German Spartacist unrest and government response
Berlin reports the Weimar government isolated with air communication only amid the Spartacist revolt. Berlin Munich and Leipzig scenes of clashes with alleged strikes and troop mobilizations as authorities vow decisive action. A provisional central council is planned in Munich while reports of executions and occupations spread. A separate notice reminds Boy Scouts no meeting and Luther League spring festival set at First Lutheran Church.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Weimar
Munich
Alschaffenburg
Leipzig
Neral
Spartacans
Ruhr
Luther League
First Lutheran Church
Rodney Wright Expected Home Soon After Surgery
Dr Rodney Wright, who underwent an appendicitis operation at Hahneman hospital, reports he expects to come home in a few days. The local doctor notes steady improvement though slower than hoped, and believes Wright’s recovery will be more noticeable after his return.
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Rodney Wright
Hahneman Hospital
Artilleryman Home From Active Service
Private George Dobson who saw three months in France and served nearly two years in the army is a guest of H. A. Homans and others. His home is in Rockford with former residence near Clare. He was gassed in action but has recovered and returned from France a week ago Thursday.
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George Dobson
France
H. A. Homans
Rockford
Clare
Peace Talks Delay Amid Premier Attack Reports
Paris reports Foreign Minister Pichon saying shooting of Premier Clemenceau delayed decision on the Russian situation, with optimism that general policy agreement will come soon. He touched on reparations, saying repayment amounts will clarify proportional shares for each ally. Meanwhile, Greek territorial claims heard Albanian, Epirus, and Thrace representatives. international labor conference first meeting planned for October.
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United Press
Paris
France
Pichon
Clemenceau
Germany
Albania
Epirus
Thrace
Committee On International Labor Legislation
Lodge Appraises League Covenant In Senate Speech
Washington reports Senator Lodge urges careful scrutiny of the league of nations proposed treaty. He argues for explicit terms and warns against abandoning Washington policy and the Monroe Doctrine. He says the draft could imply American policing of Europe and warns about forced war for other nations.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
League of Nations Covenant
Washington
Trotzky
Lodge
Senate
Leagues of Nations
League of Nations
Germany
United States
Europe
America
Princess Playhouse Promises Top Photoplay Tonight
Advertises Wallace Reid in The Dub with showings at 7 30 and 9 00. Prices Adults 22 cents, children 11 cents after taxes. Also features John Barrymore in Here Comes the Bride and William Faversham in The Silver King with William S Hart in The Breed of Men and Marguerite Clark in Little Miss Hoover. Two big announcements teased.
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Princess Playhouse
Wallace Reid
John Barrymore
William Faversham
William S. Hart
Marguerite Clark
Miss Hoover
Woman War Reporter to Speak at Union Service
Miss Margaret Wintringer of Chicago will speak Sunday night at the Baptist church on A Woman's Story of the War. She served as a newspaper correspondent abroad, survived seven Zeppelin raids, and was chased by a submarine. Admission is free with an offering at close.
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Margaret Wintringer
Chicago
Lady Beatty
Sunday School Times
Christian Herald
Europe
Harbor strike likely in New York soon
United Press reports New York harbor could be tied up by a marine workers strike unless President Wilson intervenes. Thomas Delahantey, president of the marine workers affiliation, says the Macy award is unsatisfactory to about 16,000 boatmen.
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United Press
New .N.Y
Wilson
New York Harbor
Thomas Delahantey
Marine Workers
Pelehantey
Macy
American plans to take over German interests abroad
Washington February 28 United Press reports that American capital plans to seize German holdings in Veneula Columbia and Central America. German trading concerns banks and development enterprises are said to be ready to sell to U.S. interests while others seized by wartime governments may be transferred to American control.
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United Press
Washington, D
Veneula
Colombia
Central America
United States
Carl Bloom Home on Short Navy Furlough
Carl Bloom, long in the navy and recently engaged in foreign matters, returned home yesterday for a brief visit with his parents and friends. He was granted four days and immediately set out for De Kalb to continue his duties.
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Carl Bloom
DeKalb
Income tax filing rules and exemptions outlined
Julius F. Smietanka announces income tax return deadlines for 1919 filings. Individuals must file by March 15 and taxes are due within 30 days. IRS rates include 6 percent on net income up to 4000 and 12 percent above that. nonresident aliens face different exemptions.
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Julius FL Smietanka
Internal Revenue
United States
Dance to Fill Armory for Illinois Militia Benefit
Next Tuesday the Armory will host a dance to replenish the Company M fund of the Sixth Illinois Reserve Militia. The boys have organized well and paid their own way. attendance promises a lively evening with proceeds supporting the self-sustaining unit.
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Company M
Mllinois Reserve Militia
Government to Keep Roads for Present Time
Washington officials announced no immediate return of railroads to private ownership. Director General Hines said there would be no relinquishment until a permanent constructive legislation program is considered, following letters to House and Senate committees.
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United Press
Washington, D. CC
Hines
House
Senate
Social revolutionaries join Bolsheviks in Moscow talks
A wireless Moscow dispatch reports that social revolutionaries have allied with the Bolsheviks to oppose allied interference in Russia. They confirm Trotsky discussions and deny charges that the Bolsheviks took German money.
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United Press
London
England
Moscow
Troizky
Gerimany
Bank workers busy collecting tax money in DeKalb
Deputy Collector McCormick reports DeKalb Trust & Savings bank staff are unusually busy collecting tax money. So far about 46,000 dollars has been collected with roughly 175,000 dollars still to be gathered from three townships before completion.
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DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
McCormick
DeKalb Wins at Rockford Sets Up Dixon Clash
In Rockford the DeKalb quintet beat Mt Carroll 89 to 7 and earned a semifinal date with Dixon after a Lanark loss. Dixon toppled Sycamore 29 to 18 to advance, while Savanna defeated Winnebago 28 to 21.
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Rockford
Mt. Carrol
Dixon
Sycamore
Savanna
Winnebago
DeKalb
Lanark
Mt. Carroll-Rockford
Bams
Carroll County
Mt. Car ‘Roll
Tapp
Harry Englund
Laker
Enright
Mr. Carrell
Winnebago High School
Belleview
Winnebagoes
Rockford Fats
Gladys Vesne in Wild Primrose and War Review at Star
Gladys Vesne stars in Wild Primrose a clever drama with humor and tense scenes. Also official War Review shows pictures of President Wilson's Europe trip at the Star with performances daily. Old and new film features listed with admission prices and showtimes. Mrs. Grover McCaulley visited Chicago yesterday.
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Gladys Vesne
Willson
Europe
Henry B. Walthall
Griffith
High Cost of Smokes Worries Local Men
The piece notes rising cigarette prices from 10 and 15 cents to 20 cents and a war tax in some stores. Matches now cost two boxes for five cents and are labeled "war quality," with many boxes yielding only every other usable match.
Neuman Family to City This Week
Mrs. C. Neuman and family leave today for Chicago to make their home. Mr. Neuman has worked out of town and several family members hold positions in Chicago. The Neuman family has been active in De Kalb's business and social life and many friends regret their departure.
Lent Plans At St Pauls Church Include Guest Preachers
Rev C E Bigier of St Pauls leads Lent preparations urging spiritual training and stewardship. Lent services feature weekly sermons on God’s character by Rev Rigler and visiting clergy with Holy Communion Wednesdays and a Friday children’s service.
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St. Paul's Church
C. E. Bigier
Rigler
God
St. Paul's
H. W. Prince
Episcopal Church
Chicago
Taft to Speak With Wilson on League at Met Opera
Taft accepts invitation to share platform with President Wilson in New York on the league of nations. Wilson sails for France next week and will address the nation from the Metropolitan Opera House. The president plans a stop in Philadelphia to greet his family en route.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
William Howard Taft
Wilson
League of Nations
Metropolitan Opera House
Nashville
Herbert S. Houston
League
Taft
Atlanta
Washington
D. C
France
George Washington
Admiral Grayson
Opera Hous
Philadelphia
Francis B. Sayre
White House
Congress
Murat Palace
Paris
Central Garage Seeks Nash Cars for Busy Season
Nash automobiles arrive at the Central Garage run by G. A. Noren, formerly Deane's, as he unloads a carload and expects strong sales this season. Pay taxes now at De Kalb Trust and Savings Bank. personal taxes due by March 1 per Deputy Collector R. F. McCormick.
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Central Garage
Nash Machines
G. A. Noren
Deane’s
Nash Automobiles
DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank
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