Irish Peace Making Reported Involving Sinn Fein Ulsterites And Britain
London reports a breakthrough in the long running Irish question as Sinn Fein Ulsterites and the British government move toward a settlement. Jan Smuts, premier of South Africa, arrives in Dublin to advise on terms and to assist with dominion negotiations. The aim is a conference with Eamon De Valera and union representatives to finalize terms.
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United Press
London
England
Jan Smuts
South America
Dublin
Smull
Sinn Fein
Tish
de Valera
Union
Waukegan Driver Survives Abduction Tied to Goode Taxi Case
Russell Kerr a Goode Taxi Co. driver in Waukegan was attacked Saturday morning after picking up two men from Waukegan to Niles driving a Hupmobile. The men beat him and fled with the car before dawn and Kerr, though injured, alerted Goode officials who recovered him and the vehicle. This marks a second similar incident involving the Goode company this year.
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Waukegan
Tom Fagan
Terry Redmond
Fagan
Bellwood
Russell Kerr
Goode Taxi Co
Niles
Evanston
Kerr
Waukersa High School
The
Goode Company
Art Goode
Goode
Chicago
Niles Kerr
Mr. Goode
Governor’s Objections Slow Passage of Small Bills
Springfield July 5 Governor Lem Small today filed 12 bills with his objections to them. The executive has 12 bills on tap with no action taken. Secretary of State Emmerson’s day included vetoes though the governor’s message does not use that word. All measures were of minor importance.
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Springfield
Lem Small
Emmerson
Mayors and Attorneys Urged to Enforce Illinois Prohibition
Chicago July 4 Scott McBridge state superintendent of the Anti Saloon League demands that Illinois mayors and state attorney enforce the prohibition act. McBridge said Governor Small’s failure to provide legislation or appropriation does not excuse officials from enforcement.
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Chicago
Scott McBridge
Anti-Saloon League
McBridge
Small
Leroy Wilkins dies at Oak Park after heart failure
Word reached here Saturday of the death of Leroy Wilkins at Oak Park the previous Tuesday. He lived here until about four years ago then moved to Oak Park. Death was caused suddenly by heart failure. One son Leroy survives and attended the funeral services held last week.
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Leroy Wils
Oak Park
Leroy
Injury at North Western depot halts work for days
Ernest Holland of the North Western freight depot suffered a painful accident when the last two fingers of his left hand were caught in a box car door he was closing. No bones were broken, but he will be unable to work for several days.
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Ernest Holland
North Western Freight Depot
Why Not Have Another Slacker List
Washington reports American forces in Germany will be withdrawn in weeks after final peace resolution announcements. Anthony, in charge of army appropriations, said the plan follows the peace move. Differences over final peace terms surface as Secretary Hughes favors a belated treaty using all but the economic clause.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Anthony
Hughes
Harding
Congress
SCHOOLS IN FLYING START
The Daily Vacation Bible School opened with promise this morning at two centers in Methodist and First Baptist churches. About two hundred children attend sessions 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. with worship, study, play and handwork. No tuition, donations invited through finance treasurer Judge Harry W. McEwen.
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Promis
Methodist Church
North Side Center
First Baptist Church
South Side
Lincoln Highway
Harry W. McEwen
Carnival heads to Milwaukee for three weeks
Sols United Shows Company packed early Sunday and left for Milwaukee to stay three weeks. In DeKalb crowds were strong each night and residents left satisfied with no show. Officials plan a September return, or a July fourth show next year if September dates fail.
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Sol
United Shows
Milwaukee
DeKalb
Program Set For Sunday Corner Stone Laying
The committee will meet tonight to arrange the program for Sunday July 10 at the new city hospital. The full schedule will be announced tomorrow.
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New City Hospital
Will Carry Out Last Wishes Of Its Commander
Indianapolis July 5 The American Legion launches an every member get a member drive to double its membership as urged by the late national commander F W With last message Col Galbraith says the campaign should be completed by July 4 in honor of the late commander and the present commander John Emery whose fortieth birthday was yesterday Each member to recruit one buddy in a single day effort nationwide
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion
Nee
F. W.W. ‘Ith, Jr
Whee
Legion
Col. Galbraith
Ihs
John Emery
Patrolman Beaten at South Side Beach Riot
Patrolman Patrick Hanrahan was assaulted while ejecting three men and two women from a beach closed for sanitary reasons. Rocks and clothes were thrown, he fired twice, and several others fled as the disturbance drew a force to the scene near last summer’s race riot location.
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United Preas
Chicago
Patrick Hanrahan
Holiday Toll of 12 Lives in Chicago Firework Events
July 5 report notes the Fourth toll of 12 lives in Chicago amid heat and crowded beaches. Auto accidents killed five people. deputy sheriff R. Sherman was accidentally shot by his daughter while shooting at a target. A boy was shot by a playmate.
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Chicago
Chi
R. Sherman
Helen Hubbard
Find License With Wheel Tax Attached
A state license number 2815 with city vehicle tax number 54 attached was picked up on the street Saturday and brought to the Chronicle office. The owner may obtain the license by calling at this office.
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Chronicle
Stills Burst At Ship Yard Kill Six In Whiting
Two large stills at the Standard Oil plant in Whiting explode due to a tank leak, scattering oil and gas, killing six workers and injuring 42. Fire and debris cause about 2 million dollars in damage. The blast occurred as crude oil was processed to Brestine, with many workers near the site escaping serious injury. The incident follows a record hot June, with weather official Alice Trolden noting it as the hottest June in 41 years.
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United Press
Whiting
Ind
Standard Oil Company
Woradive
Alice Trolden
Arora
Boats Sent to Tampico to Avert Trouble
Washington July 5 two American boats were sent to Tampico Mexico to guard against trouble in the oil fields. Secretary Denby said the move followed Standard Oil announcing withdrawal of its tankers from Tampico due to Obregon’s 25 percent export tax, raising fears of unrest among workers.
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Washington, D. C
Tampico
Mex
Secret of the Navy
Denby
Standard Off Company
Standard Oi
Obregon
Lundberg and Wife to California Tonight
John Lundberg, a veteran businessman, leaves tonight with his wife for California for a three month trip. His sons daughters and in laws provided the tickets and he plans to make the most of the excursion.
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John Laindberg
California
Berscheid to Leave City for New Post in Waukegan
Berscheid, longtime superintendent at American Steel and Wire plants here, will move to a similar post in Waukegan. R. B. Vose will capably fill his duties. A picnic at Elwoods Grove honored him with gifts including a fishing outfit and autographed baseball. John Jr. received a gold pen knife as he joined the celebration. Berscheid plans a vacation after locating a new home, with duties to begin August first.
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JW. Berscheid
American Steel & Wire
Waukegan
Mr. Berscheid
R. BE. Vose
Elwoods Grove
Berescheid
John Jr
Police Find Small Mesh Bag Sunday
A small mesh bag containing a key and some small change was found Sunday by the police and taken to the station. The owner may recover property by calling at the station and identifying the bag’s contents.
Hegberg Motorbike Accident Near Pine and Fourth
Saturday night Rusty Hegbers of the news stand in a hut threw a tire from a Smith motorcycle while turning a corner at Pine and Fourth. Unable to fix it he walked away. Officer Martin moved the wheel to the church lawn and a police wagon collected the wheel for the station.
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Rusty” Hegbers
Smith
Pine and
Fourth Street
Rusty
Martin
Ford Stolen on Locust Street After Dance Night
Frances Feman reported a 1918 Ford touring car stolen from Locust Street in front of the Armory after a Monday night dance. The car, license 198117, has a cracked windshield held by wire and a coat from the owner inside. Police investigate and hope to recover the vehicle within a day or two.
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Frances Feman
Ford
DeKalb Rochelle clash marks quiet Independence Day
Sunday and Monday celebrations in DeKalb and Rochelle featured a ball doubleheader with Rochelle sweeping DeKalb’s four games and piling up 43 runs. Fans from both towns joined water fights pillow fights and band music at Electric Park and North Third Street as crowds enjoyed thrillers from aviator drops to local games and dances.
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DeKalb
Rochelle
DeKalb Boys
Doc Wright
Peper
Rochelle Orioles
Fimst
Jake Price
Andy Tath
American Steel & Wire Company
Price
Heath
North Third Street
Oys
Electric Park
Robert Murphy
Murphy
Maroons
Clare Sluggers
Genoa
Threseye
Sycamore
Lily White
Broken hydrant near ice plant disrupts DeKalb ice output
Several thousand gallons of water were wasted and water pressure dropped after a fire plug behind the West End Garage broke, likely from a collision. Firefighters laid hose from Lincoln Highway to the DeKalb Ice Plant, saving a potential shutdown as the plant aimed for a 40 ton daily run.
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West End
DeKalb
Lincoln Highway
Banks Issued Calls For Bank Condition Reports
United States Comptroller of Currency orders the condition statements for national banks as of June 30. State Auditor Russell also issues calls for state banks to report their condition at close of business June 30. Chronicle seeks timely updates for readers.
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Say
United Press
Washington
D.A
Comptroller of Currency Today
Springfield
Russell Today
Japs Deny Alliance Aimed at United States
Tokiyo July 5 The Japanese foreign office issued a long denial stating the Anglo Japanese alliance was never intended as hostility toward the United States and that Japan remains determined to preserve its traditional good relations with the United States despite the alliance.
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Bs United Press
Tokio
Japan
America
Foreign Office
United States
Lodge Seeks Short Senate Recess Over Agriculture Fight
Washington July 5 Senator Lodge introduced a resolution for a recess from Thursday to July 28. The move signals the Agriculture Block plans to keep the Senate in session to push the agricultural program. Leaders aim to force the recess to pressure the farmer group.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Senator Lodge
Senate
Agriculture Block
Lodge
Hardinges Take Brief Vacation From New Jersey Home
President and Mrs. Harding depart Raritan after a four day stay at Senator Frelinghuysen’s home. They drive to Bound Brook to board a train toward Washington, expected to reach the capitol by early afternoon. Weather in Illinois forecast fair tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change.
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United Ress
Raritan
N. J
Harding
Washington
Frelinghuysen
Bound Brook
Capitol
Illinois
NO MONEY TO BUY BOOKS
Public library lacks funds to purchase new books as year end totals show a fixed budget. Librarian Mrs Murray says money is currently reserved for binding magazines and periodicals, with only demanded titles bought if funds remain. A future city council meeting may seek a larger library tax, though relief is not immediate.
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Murray
Heat Wave to Persist Across Western States
Weather officials report continued extreme heat across the western half of the territory east of the Mississippi while cooler air may reach portions of the Mid Atlantic. A large mass of superheated air remains over interior states with no immediate relief in sight. Northern and eastern areas may see gradual cooling as northeast winds push in. Some western cities report temperatures over ten degrees higher than normal.
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Washington, D. C
Middle Atlantic
Mississippi
Weather Bureau
North Atlantic
Interior
DeKalb Man Robbed by Pickpockets Near Depot
A DeKalb man named Robert P. McClellan reported losing money to pickpockets while walking from Third Street toward the depot yesterday. He delayed realization of the loss until late last night and did not file a police report. He is a partner in the Shack business.
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DeKalb
Robert P. McClellan
McClelland
Third Street
Ball Players Go To Trial In 1919 World Series Scandal
Chicago report On July 5 1919 the trial of eight alleged White Sox gamblers begins after Judge Friend overrules a motion to dismiss. Twelve jurors are chosen as Ring Lardner and other witnesses prepare to testify about the fixing plot that tainted the World Series between the Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds. Defendants include Eddie Cicotte Claude Williams Chick Gandil Swede Risberg Joe Jackson Happy Felsch Buck Weaver Abe Dickey and others.
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United
Chicago
Friend
White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati
Ring W. Lardner
Ring
Eddie Chcotte
Claude Williams
Chick” Gandil
Swede Risberg
Joe Jackson
Happy Felsch
Buck Weave
Carl Zork
Abe Levi
Dand Zelfer
Camp Grantee Gets Ten Years For Payroll Fraud
Sergt Maj James Dearing of Camp Grant received ten years in Fort Leavenworth federal prison after being found guilty by a general court martial of conspiring to defraud the government by falsifying payrolls of the 78th Regiment. Claud R Williams Percy I Douglas and Mrs Marjorie Gavin were connected in the case and Douglas and Mrs Gavin faced trial. Dearing’s sentence ends 22 years of honorable service in the U S Army.
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Fort Leavenworth
James Dearing
Camp Grant
Dearing
78Th
Claud R. Williams
Percy I. Douglas
Marjorie Gavin
Houghton Street
Wae Douglas
Gavin
United States Army
Nowscoms
Corn progress ahead of season across county areas
Most corn in this section is well forward or laid by for the season with many fields knee high by the Fourth of July and some shoulder high ahead of schedule. Color is generally good though cut worm and other pests reduce stands in some plots. Moisture from soaking rains has varied, soybeans for silage provide winter feed potential.
Hinckley man erects private mausoleum at Mt Olivet
A Hinckley man, John Binder, completed a private mausoleum for the Binder family at Mt. Olivet cemetery in Aurora. The concrete reinforced tomb measures 13 feet by 16 feet by seven and a half feet, with a concrete roof and interior compartments for 12 bodies. The exterior features waterproof cement stucco in imitation granite.
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Mt. Olivet
Aurora
John Binder
Hinckley
Binder
Main Drive
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Leroy Wilkins
By Morris
Windy City
Hoosier City
Chitazo
Berscheid
Hegberg
Locust Street
Holiday
U. S
Mrs. Harding
Friend’s Court
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