Poles wilt under fire from Warsaw to border
United Press reports indicate a Bolshevik breakthrough along the entire Polish front from the German to Austrian borders. Soviet forces maneuvered from Minsk toward Reyno and reach toward Warsaw, with Polish resistance collapsing and a large battle developing across Volhynia and surrounding fronts amid Romanian and Balkan mobilizations.
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United Press
London
England
Minsck
Reyno
Warsaw
War Office
Poland
British War Office
Royno
Volhynia
Sofia
Roumanian
Rouman
Bessarabian
Ukraine
Polozst
Molodesehno
Viln
Pol
Berlin
Germany
Prispet
Carpathian
Eng
Bucharest
Gas Company Here Well Off For Gas Coal
The local gas company reports a 200 ton coal stock with daily inflows. Management conserves coal to avoid outages while rival areas face cuts. A carload shipment was made to extend supply and prevent public inconvenience.
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Clee
HeKald
Police Move to Enforce Pole Posting Ban
City council vows strict enforcement of ordinance against posting notices on telephone and electric poles. Police warn climbers face danger from tacks on poles as officials pledge action to remove violators and protect workers.
Croquet Activity Dips at Local Grounds This Season
The croquet ground at Third and Locust streets shows reduced use this year per Dr. R P Culver president of the club. Mallet experts are few and the grounds are in good condition with expected turnout after working hours. Last year drew crowds most of the time and a strong season may return. Choir Meets Tonight at Methodist Church for rehearsal.
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Grauous
Ensner
Locust
R. P. Culver
Dawn leads the Star J production with Laughable Snub Pollard
At the Star J Stuart theatre Dawn is the principal act tonight with Snub Pollard in Looking For Trouble. Showings at 7 20 and 9 00. Adults 20c Children 1 war tax included.
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J. Stuart Wig
Star Tonight
Snub Pollard
Harding Busy Today Fixing Keynote Talk
Warren G. Harding locked in his office in Merion Ohio and labored with a pencil to perfect the first draft of his acceptance speech. He plans a conference with Willi Republiccs and Marvy M. Dougherty tomorrow as part of his pre convention preparations.
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United Press
Merion
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
Willi Republiccs Ane
Marvy M. Dougherty
Camprirn
Democrats Get Ready for Cox Presidential Campaign
Dayton July conference to outline Cox campaign plans with Franklin D Roosevelt Homer S. Cummings and E H Moore among the leaders. Cox seeks early active campaigning aiming at the middle west as his first battle ground with Wilson administration support indicated.
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Dayton
Ohio
James M. Cox
Franklin E. Roosevelt
Homer S. Cummings
E. H. Moore
Cox
San Francisco
Middle West
Washington, D. C
Wilson
League of Nations
Band Concert This Evening at City Park
Tonight the city band performs at City Park starting at eight o clock despite a light afternoon rain. The program features Colossus of Columbia Overture Revelry Waltzalin Nights selection Robin Hood Canzonetta Out of the East Oriental Fox Trot Medley Ride American Patrol Star Spangled Banner and more, expected to draw a large crowd.
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City Park
Colossts of Columbia
Alexander
Barnard
Torini
Robin Hood
DeKey
Langey
Medley
Meacham
Old Publications Arrive at Chronicle Office
The Chronicle showcases a copy of World of F ecte June 876 and an issue of American Agriculturist from June 1866 via courtesy of Mr. Knutson of Waterman. Magnificent examples of early literature charm readers and offer a view into past publications.
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Chronicle
Jewel Robber Suspect Held After New York Theft
Police here hold Say eno" De Solies, linked to a New York jewel theft. The suspect arrived from New York amid reports of valuables found on the man during detainment. Performances tonight at 7:50 and 9:00.
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Mos
Suasy
Avera Yeur
Sayeno” de Solies
New York
Germans to cut forces in three months at Spa conference
United Press dispatch from Spa Belgium reports Germany must comply with disarmament provisions of the peace treaty within three months. German and Allied officials fail to resolve disagreements at today’s conference. Chancellor Fehrenthal's stance and rumors of a defense minister resignation color rapid developments.
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United Press
Spa
Belgium
Germany
von Seeckt
Marshall Poch
Pretier Tdoye George
Fer
Chaners
Pehrenbach
Herlin
Vwriaan
Vorwaerts
Lokal Angie
Ferhrentael
Teazior
Change Today in Local Firm Is Announced
Announcement was made yesterday that the firm of Huber and Kennedy, operators of DeKalb Ante and Tractor Service, will continue at the corner of Second and Locust streets under Maurice Kennedy. Mr. Huber retires. the business remains in the same name and location selling the Russell tractor and thresher. Kennedy will run the seed business on the same lines.
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Huber
Kennedy
Genoa Work Accident Injures Local Man at Plant
John Ohlstrom of Genoa was injured yesterday afternoon at the electric plant while using a cutoff saw. The saw broke and fragments struck his arm, requiring hospital treatment in Sycamore where doctors report he is recovering but will be limited at home for some time.
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John Ohlstrom
Genoa
Syvcamore
Phsicians
Sycamore
Lumber Room Nears Finish at New Factory Complex
report notes the lumber room adjacent to the machine factory is nearly complete and designated for crate making and lumber cutting as needed. the other building’s work is progressing rapidly but substantial tasks remain before completion.
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Op Coe
Washins
Autoists Observe Parking Rule In City
The number of tickets ordering drivers to appear at the police station for improper parking has declined in recent weeks. Most motorists know the law and about half have already appeared in police court, now trying to avoid future fines.
Gas Rates Suspended In Northern Illinois Towns
Chicago July 8 The Public Utilities company issued an order suspending until November 21 the proposed gas rate advance for 55 Northern Illinois communities served by the Public Service Company of Northern Illinois.
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Chicago
Til
Public Utilities Company Today
Ilinois
Public Service Company of
Wilson Acts on Problem of Russian Trade
United Press reports President Wilson moves to end the embargo on Soviet Russia as part of a broader policy shift aimed at pressuring the Russian Soviet government. Officials see the step as a strategic blow and seek updated financial agreements to permit normal commercial relations. Ludwig Martens, the unrecognized Soviet ambassador, says trade cannot resume without broader passport and diplomatic changes.
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Wilson
United Pro
Washington, D. C
Prasent
Russia
New York
N. Y
Department
Ludwig Martens
Starts Work on Addition to Sanitarium
Clitis Callin, contractor, begins excavating yesterday afternoon for an addition to the county sanitarium. Materials delays held up the project, but delivery has resumed and construction starts. The new building is badly needed by the community as requests for space have risen in recent months.
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Clitis Callin
Seite Lone
Sapharium
Death Follows Operation on Young Woman
DeKalb reports the death of Mrs Hever Wateman on the Fourth of July after a surgery that proved more serious than expected. She leaves a husband, mother, three brothers, one sister and two half sisters. Funeral held Tuesday at the Waterman home with Rev J. T. Hitchens officiating. burial at Johnson's Grove cemetery.
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DeKalb Rrrenas
Sating Hever
Nother
Waterman
J. 7 Hitchens
Bassal
Johsons Grove Couetary
Electric line relays brick along tracks
The report notes electric line work relays bricks beside tracks causing raised sections of pavement. Drivers report noticeable difference since relaying began, but many bricks still pose hazards as work continues over extensive city streets.
Golf contest called off by funeral today at club
The Garner values at Kishwanker Country Club were postponed due to the funeral of Frank Ray a longtime enthusiastic member. The contest is rescheduled for two weeks from today at the club, with announcement to follow.
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Kishwanker Country Club
Frank Ray
Valentine Case Postponed Indefinitely Again
Police officers Rawe Martin and Canel dine will not travel to Geneva today on the Valentine case as proceedings are postponed again and set for an indefinite future.
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Valentine
Rawe
Martin
Caneldine
Geneva
Murder Case Under Scrutiny In Pendleton Inquiry
District Attorney Edward Swann seeks to clear contradictions in statements by William Pendleton and others in the case surrounding the murder of Ellwell, master whist player. Pendleton claimed he was home in bed June 10 and drove Mrs Pendleton to the railroad June 11 before visiting Jamaica race track, while garage workers place his auto in Manhattan that night and place Post among those who saw Pendleton at 2 a.m. on the day of the murder.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
Eife
Edward Swann
Oday
Willian Pendleton
Joseph B. Fellwell
Pendleton
Oliver Bird
George Post
Swann
Ellwell
Bird
Jamaeni
Manhattan
Post
Latollette Seen as Possible Third Party Presidential Candidate
Chicago July 8 A prevailing view among delegates at the National Labor party and the Committee of 48 convention halls holds that Wisconsin Senator Robert M Latollette will be the standard bearer for a proposed third party if he accepts the nomination. Liberal leaders think Latollette could win Wisconsin and North Dakota and perhaps Minnesota South Dakota Wisconsin Maine and Washington if he agrees to run.
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United Press
Chicago
Robert M. Latollite
Wisconsin
Awi Nd
National Labor Party
Vhe Committee of 48
Pallette
Latoilette
Bearn
North Dakota
Minnistors
South Dakota
Wake
Mantime
Wahington
Parole Breaker Caught by Local Police Today
Police arrested a parole violator sought by Aurora and other cities. Officer Martin led the arrest after deeming the suspect suspicious. The man claimed residence in Aurora and was found living with his brother's wife there and is held for transfer to Lewea.
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Madison Laws
Aureera
Martin
Aurora
Uae
Hie
Lewea
Through Forts Westward Rail Transit Teasers
A garbled report notes many forts and transit issues in the west with references to transport, war equipment, and damaged factory parts. It mentions two Ford chassis experiments, a train-like car stacking method, and wear from road use, implying wartime production and logistics challenges.
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Bert
Ford Cyre
Seine
Extea
Vlasois
Wiswall Home After Eye Operation Returns
Wiswall, recently recovering from a serious eye operation, has returned home and is slowly resuming activities. He left for a short downtown trip yesterday and today marks his first long outing since the surgery.
Riot calm returns in Paris Texas after National Guard move
In Paris Texas the city was placed under guard following a riot that prompted an order for National Guard troops. The action was nearly canceled after a brief view in Austin. Authorities say the city is quiet now with no immediate danger of further trouble.
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Paris
Texas
Siscara
National Guard
Aris
Austin
Gearch
Alent
Convention Takes Rest. Springfield Convention Adourned
The constitutional convention in Springfield, HL, adjourned today until 10 am September 21 as delegates clash over Cook County limits and fear delaying September primaries. The adjournment aims to finish work before year end, with reconvening amid state and national campaigns likely after November elections.
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United Press
Springfield
Cook County
General Assembly
Turks Open Fire on British Ship in Constantinople Harbor
Turkish national forces at Peleos rod y fired on the British dreadnought Iron Duke in the harbor. The battleship returned fire, shelling the Turkish position as tensions escalated today.
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United Press
Constantinople
Turk
Peleosrod Y
City to start street work next spring in Elwood DeKalb area
Announcement by the city administration outlines that preliminary work on the Elwood addition and Lincoln Highway projects will occur this year, with full construction delayed until spring. Pavement on Lincoln Highway will be relaid beneath a cement foundation, and the Elwood surface to asphalt. Park Avenue is slated for permanent paving as well.
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Lincoln Highlway
Lincoln Highway
Traefc
Bennd
DeKalb
Park Avenue
Hobson Questions Cox on Dry Open
Dayton Ohio July 4 Governor James M Cox was asked by Richmond Mobson a city leader and anti saloon league representative to state his position on prohibition. He said he would answer Wilson and the league later today but implied he would not decide the issue. He plans an early conference with President Wilson in campaign plans before any public speeches are scheduled.
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Br United Press
Dayton
Ohio
Jaetes M. Cox Unlay
Richmond P. Mobson
Alsghama Ciry
AntiSatoan
Feaege
Hoiwon
League
Tafe
Presilent Wilson
Gravel Road Finishing Work on South Road
The plan to lay fine gravel on South Road proceeds as delays in gravel shipments have held up completion. Once the gravel is delivered, the road will be finished, replacing the poor condition noted before Mr Fuller addressed the scene.
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Pourth Street
Shane
Fuller
Houweward
Floods delay return of U S residents to homes in Europe
York N Y July 8 Morr Hienive and half a million for tien Worn residents of the United States wait to return to their birthplaces. POA Sol superintendent of the department of inminienion cites lack of steamship facilities and unsettled conditions in Europe and currency deficitions as reasons for delayed homecoming.
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N.Y
United States
POA Sol Superiitemtent
Th Department of Inminienion
Eureope
Dublin Is Sealed Off by British Troops
Dublin was surrounded by a strong British cordon today and residents outside the city were blocked by barbed wire checkpoints. No official reason was given for the measure.
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Dublin
Wniwa Vrese
Ieland
Rockefeller Birthday Observed in Torreytown Anniversary
In Torreytown, July 1, -born Rockefeller marks the first anniversary of his birth with a day of receiving callers. No special program was arranged for the occasion.
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Torreytown
Joh D. Rockefeller
Revolt Brewing in Brunswick Reported by News Agency
A Berlin dispatch today said a revolt was brewing in Brunswick with extremists attempting a general action to seize power. The report notes widespread unrest and calls for decisive measures amid mounting tensions in the region.
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Ee Sae Poe
London
Eng
Dispatch
Berlin
Brunswick
Bonillas Blames Obregon For Carranza Murder
Venadio Bonillas Mexican ambassador pressed U S officials in Washington to reject recognition of the Carranza government. He claimed General Obregon engineered Carranza’s murder, citing testimony by Rudolpho Herrero as a tool and presenting a letter from Julio Carranza accusing Obregon.
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Fernando Iglesias Caldras
Tronillas
State de Nra
Alvaro Obrecon
Pevelt
Carranza
Carra +mur
Julio Carranza
Obregon
Pool Opens for Students at Normal School
The swimming pool at Nur Was opened for the first time yesterday afternoon with a large turnout of girl students trying it out. It marks a return after several years and will stay open all summer. Due to more girls than boys this year, the girls will use the pool twice weekly while the boys use it once.
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The
Nur
Georgia Negro Vote Suppression Alleged in Campaign Strings
Senate committee hears Henry Lincoln Johnson Georgia Republican official testify that 58 percent of the Georgia black vote was suppressed by force and that 1888 voter disappeared after supporting Benjamin Harrison. Johnson cites Lowden and Wood campaigns with tens of thousands spent on circulars postage and travel. Subpoenas issued for 20 Missouri Democrats as panel moves to probe expenditures there.
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United Press
Chicago
Georgia
Senate Committee
Henry Lincoln Johnson
Republican National
Kenyon
Johnson
Benjamin Harrison
Lowden
Wood
Genal Palmer
St. Louis
Missouri
Senate
Henry Lineoln Johnson
Lowdon
Ray Kennedy Plans Summer Study at Normal School
Ray Kennedy known as Citation Jack returns to DeKalb and spends the day meeting friends. He will attend summer school at the Normal for the rest of the term. He carried primaries at Estherville Iowa by over three to one and is eager about becoming recorder of that county.
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Ray Kennedy
Citation Jack
DeKalb
Esterville
Iowa
Judge Hopkins to Visit Europe on Extended Trip
Judge Jacob H. Hopkins is expected to depart soon on a several months long tour of Europe. He will visit multiple nations to study conditions, accompanied by Judge Stelk. Weather for DeKalb and vicinity remains unsettled with increasing winds.
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Judge Hopkins
Europe
Jacob H. Hopkins
Stelk
DeKalb
Local candidates converge as midsummer campaign begins
As summer warms politics pick up with candidates visiting DeKalb and surrounding counties. Figures like Can ressimann McKinley, Arthur Harris, John Byers, John Devine, Henry Allen, Doc Wright, Fred Brewer, Bud Smith, Poust, E K Brower, and Harry Olson circulate petitions and court support. The race for the lower house and secretary of state office hints at local party activity and upcoming primaries.
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Can
Ressiman McKinley
Arthur G. Harris
Dixon
Lee County
John Byers
Hide
John Devine
John
Henry Allen
Whiteside County
Aroua
Doc Wright
Alwave
DeKylb
Dr. Wright
Nana
Tlunee Fred Brewer
Tampicot
Brewer
DeKalb County
Bud” Smith
Poust
KE. J. Brower
Shabbanana
Drewer
Harry Olson
Lou L. Emmerson
Villa Ready to Surrender Report Today
Mexico City July reports say Villa agreed to surrender to an emissary of the government under certain conditions at a conference. Uprisings against the new regime continued in various sections as General La Madrid Martinez launched a revolt in San Luis, though the War Department called it not serious.
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United Press
Mexico
City
Mex
Ancho Villa
Baci
Martinez
San Luis
War Department
Stores Open Today Under the Agreement in DeKalb and Nearby
Stores opened this Thursday afternoon for the first time in weeks under an agreement. Clerks reported busy activity as shops operated while next week they will close again on Thursday afternoons until September first. Indicates continuing coal shovel season and tempers preparation for fall demand.
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Rockefeller
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Washington D.C
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Car Taiza
Washington
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