Rabor runs new party with no candidate yet
A new unnamed third party formed in Chicago with intentions to select a presidential candidate. Debs supported by radicals and La Follette urged to head the ticket as party debates platform and possible merger with unions and socialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pressey
Chicago
Eugene V. Debs
LaFollette
la Follette
Frank J. Esper
Labor Party
Committee of 48
Liberal
Geroups
Robert M. LaFollette
Farmer-Labor Party
United Press
Runners from here head to Aurora races for purses
Several locals travel to Aurora for the races as stores close tomorrow and excitement rises. The event features some of the fastest horses yet seen with over $9000 in purses offering a strong incentive for top horses and their owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Aurore
Storehouse Nearing Completion in DeKalb
The Christensen building foundation is finished and cement drying soon. Superstructure work will begin, accelerating progress. the storehouse will alleviate DeKalb’s storage space shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christensen
DeKalb
South Fourth Street Road Improvised into Better Surface
Frank Fuller has repaired South Fourth Street by filling holes with gravel and rock, then topping with gravel to create a nearly solid road. Some grading remains before completion. weather ahead remains generally fair in the north and unsettled in the south. The Water Department will open tomorrow afternoon for bill payments ahead of the Thursday due date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fuller
South Fourth Street
Illinois
Suffrage Leaders Travel to Columbus for Ratification Effort
Washington July 14 suffrage leaders depart for Columbus Ohio to join a deputation to the governor of the Democrat nominee and press the suffrage amendment ratification. The delegation includes Miss Alice Paul and Miss Sue White focusing on the Tennessee situation where a special legislative session is called. Some plan to go to Marion for a demonstration at Senator Harding's home on the day of his acceptance speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington D. C
Columbus
Ohio
Alice Paul
National Woman's Parity
Sue White
Tennessee
Marion
Senator Harding
May take band along to help lick Rochelle
Subscription lists have peer i placed in stores to raise money for taking the band with the baseball team to Rochelle next week. Rochelle will not bring its band, but locals plan to outdo them with support. The game is expected to be fast and hard fought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochelle
First Clash of Campaign Opens Fire on League Issue
Marion Ohio July 14 Warren G Harding opened his offensive and welcomed a national referendum on the league of nations in an effort to split the Democratic party. He aimed to smoke out Governor Cox and force a solid party line backing or opposing Wilson. Columbus Ohio July 14 Cox attacked the Lodge Penrose Smoot bloc accusing the senators of oligarchy and pledged a campaign fight dedicated to honesty and honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee Marion
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
League of Nations
Wilson
White House
Harding
America
Columbus
Lodge
Penrose
Smoot
Cox
Pen
Cox Praised By Mine Workers Leader In Ohio
William Green, secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers, called James M. Cox a real friend of miners after a conference with Ohio Governor Cox. He cited Cox’s labor record, including the workmen's compensation law and a miner wage weighing measure, warning of coal shortages if ICC preferential car orders are not changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pressey
Columbus
Ohio
James M. Cox
William Green
United Mine Workers
Italians in Fatal Clash at Trieste Sparks Widespread Fire
Italians and Yugoslavs clash in Trieste result in several deaths and many wounded. Buildings including the Yugoslav chargé d affaires residence burned. Total property damage estimated at 20,000,000 lire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Triest
Wanderer Placed in Murderer Row in County Jail
Lieut Carl Wanderer, who confessed to killing his eight month bride and a hired stranger, was placed in the county jail’s murderers row in Chicago. He received sympathy letters today from supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carl Wanderer
Wanderer
Allied leaders weigh action over Germany Ruhr and Poland
Spa Belgium July 14 reports say the German delegation plans to leave Spa as allied premiers convene. The conference stalls after Germany rejects 2,000,000 tons of coal monthly, with plans for possible French Rhine invasion if no solution. Allies consider occupying Ruhr and aiding anti Bolshevik forces in Poland while preparing an economic blockade against Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spa
Belgium
Marshall Foch
Sir Henry Wilson
Germany
Rhine
Ruhr
Poland
Moscow
Russia
Woman Would Shoot Rapids With Barrel
A Detroit woman Miss Vernie Morrison 20 Bismarck Ave. sought a permit to run Niagara Falls in a barrel. Mayor Thompson said he would use all power to stop the dangerous stunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TEL
Acer
Niagura Falls
Nia‘gura
Thompson
Vernie Morrison
Bismarck Ave
Detroit
Memory of Woman Murdered Sparks Chauffeur Motive
In New York on July 14 authorities state the motive for the murder of Mrs. Arthur De Cordova was the chauffeur Bernard Geisler’s infatuation with a woman who did not return his affections. De Cordova's husband’s attorney released the explanation after De Cordova's body was brought back to the city and a meeting occurred with Mrs Geisler, the chauffeur’s wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Arthur de Cordova
Bernard Geisler
de Cordova
Union church services draw crowds at Huntley Park
Community union services of Protestant churches in the city gather large crowds at Huntley Park on Sunday afternoons. Last Sunday's sermon by River end Yard drew an attentive audience. Superintendent leaders organize the meetings with Prof. C. F. Tocaniges singing solo parts of the anthem. The public is urged to attend these weekly Sunday 1 o'clock gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntley Park
Riverend Yard
Eninpernet
C. F. Tocaniges
Oelork
Meeting of Company M Held Last Night
Company M held a regular meeting last night but few members attended so the matter of camps at Camp Logan was not voted on. Attendees spent time organizing equipment and ensuring it is ready for quick access if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company M
Comman» M
Earle Williams at Carag Playhouse in Photoplay
Earle Williams appears in a melodramatic photoplay at the Carag Playhouse tonight with two showings at 7.30 and 9.10. The feature is an English stage play adaptation presenting Williams in unusual dramatic opportunities with Pathe Review and Topics of the Day on the bill. Special Star orchestra music accompanies the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Car Playhouse
Swift
Earle Williams
Pathe
Star Orchestra
Monument Men Meet at County Seat for Fox River Valley Club
Northern Illinois monument dealers and wives gathered at Sycamore hotel for a social session and planning. The group, led by A. C. Doane, aims to attend the national convention in St. Louis and organize seasonal social and fishing events for member families. Over a dozen members and spouses attended from Libertyville Belvidere Joliet Geneva DeKalb Aurora Naperville McHenry Sandusky Dundee Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monument
Sycamore
St. Louis
Fox River Valley Club
Sycamore Hotel
A. C. Doane
Doane
State Association of
Monument Dealers
W. Collins
Libertyville
R. Strong
Belvidere
Ernest Wunderlich
Joliet
Complaints Over Bare Kids At Normal Pond
Reports allege some youths using Normal Pond mining hole are not wearing required swimsuits. City and school push for proper attire. offenders may be barred from pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tds
Big Suit Commenced Over Alienation of Affections
A circuit court suit filed by Jay C. Whittle of Sandwich against auto dealer Imery Stockham seeks $10 000 for alienation of affections. Whittle alleges Stockham wooed his wife while he owned a nearby farm, with a partition action and a claim of fraud tied to a deed. The case proceeds as Judge Irwin held a brief Saturday session with other routine matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Cliffe
Jay C. Whittle
Sandwich
Imery Stockham
William T. Marquette
Marion Marquette
Whitten
Claintiit
Irwin
Robert J. Ward
Albert Peak
Local church picnic planned for Thursday at Annies Woods
The M E church and Sunday school announce a Thursday picnic at Annies Woods for all church members friends and societies. Attendees should bring a knife fork plate cup spoon and sugar or sandwiches. Events include three legged race sack race pie eating tug of war feet races and other games with prizes and cafeteria style food served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Annies Woods
W. A. Kilmer
W. Boardman
Carl Wright
E. Bradt
Boy Scouts Hold Merits At Annies Woods Exam
The Boy Scouts conducted examinations at Annies Woods with many scouts present. Tenderfoot tests were awarded to newcomers and most scouts achieved good marks. This may be the last Woods meeting as a site before a new building is procured this evening. Scoutmasters Salem Browman and Ralph Tastad lead the units with Dr J A Spiekerman assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annies Woods
the Woods
Salem Browman
Ralph Tastad
J. A. Spie
Cops Watch for Cars That Are Minus Lights
City authorities report nightly patrols for dark cars after sunset. Police warn these offenses endanger motorists and pedestrians and vow a strict surveillance program to catch offenders.
Bolivian Revolt Reported By United Press
A popular Bolivian uprising overthrew the government of President Guelierre Gerrera. The movement allegedly involved Republicans led by Jose Maria Escallier with supporters declaring the president temporarily imprisoned as the populace seeks a change in regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Buenos Aires
Bolivia
Guelierez Gerrera
Jose Maria Escallier
Bolivian Republican Party
Bevallier
Johnson Suggests Candidate Eckhardt For Secretary of Agriculture
The Chronicle reports J Leonard Johnson urged parties to pick a true farmer for secretary of agriculture naming W G Eckhardt as a strong possible choice. Johnson warns Eckhardt may be too prominent to accept, noting party expediency often guides selections. Also includes a laborer recruitment ad and a water bill reminder from the DeKalb Sycamore Electric Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
J. Leonard Johnson
The
W.G. Eckhardt
Johnson
America
Eckhardt
the Chronicle
Armistice Agreed Between Britain and Russia Aimed at Trade Resumption
London reports that the Soviet government accepted British proposals to resume trade with Great Britain and its empire and to cease hostilities in Poland and Crimea as troops withdraw. A Moscow wireless said Bolsheviks continued a successful front advance while Wrangel’s forces trapped 8000 Red cavalrymen in the Crimea with heavy losses and war material captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Lofdon
England
Moscow
Great Britain
Russia
Bonar Law
Poland
Wrangel
Crimea
London
Constantinople
Deschanel Still Held By Injuries In France
Reporters note Paul Deschanel remains unable to assume duties as rumors of his mental state persist. Friends say Bastille Day ceremonies may be postponed while officials debate his condition and a political delegation visits his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dien Varis
France
Paul Deschanel
Deschanel Fativy
Deschanel
Coal Shortage Prompted Talks Between Operators and Union
New York July 14 reports show bi tuminous coal operators and Miners union executives planning a late day meeting to address the coal shortage. Railroad officials say 28 000 new cars are being built and seek interstate commerce commission help to extend credits for poorer railroads to fund 45 000 additional cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Miner's Union
Coal Operators’ Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Great Banks Would Merge Their Interests
Merg er for the Banker's Trust and the Liberty National Bank has been practically agreed upon by stock of the two institutions. The combined capital stock on June 30 was 25 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Banker's Trust
Liberty National Bank
Aged Woman Found Dead in Deep Swamp Near Galena
Mrs. Marguerite Cunningham, 82, missing for over a week, was found dead in a deep swamp near Galena Tl. Searchers located her body yesterday after she reportedly wandered without food and fought mosquitoes and insects before tiring and sinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Marguerite Cunningham
Irish Constables Killed in Dublin Riot
Two constables died and another was seriously wounded when an armed mob attacked their automobile near Dublin. The band seized weapons and ammunition from the patrol car as the assault occurred shortly after leaving a barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ireland
Dingle Barracks
William Farnum Stars in The Orphan at Princess Tonight
The Orphan features William Farnum at the Princess Play House with performances at 7 20 and 9 00. Adult tickets priced 8e with 3e tax, children 17e including tax, in a great play billed to draw crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everyone Lees
William Farnum
The
Princess Playhouse
Bill Farnum
Coal Supply Will Last For Many Cycles
United Dress Cleveland Ohio reports that government inspectors at the 11th annual Mine Inspectors of America convention say hard coal may last 150 to 200 years while soft coal is virtually inexhaustible. J W Paul chief coal mining engineer notes enough soft coal to run the country for 6 000 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Dress
Cleveland
Ohio
United States
America
J. W. Paul
United States Bureau of Mines
Cement laid on West Road at last
Work on the road west of DeKalb began yesterday with cement laying and culverts being installed. Crews race to complete what was due in spring as the mixer hums and materials already on site speed progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb
Bastille Day Celebrations Mark French Holiday
Paris and across France observed Bastille Day with military carnivals, festive crowds, and free performances as the nation celebrated the 1789 storming of the Bastille. In Washington, President Wilson sent a message comparing Bastille Day to independence and urging liberty and equality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presse
Paris
France
Washington
D.C
Wilson
Deschanel
Bastille
Single Taxers Launch National Ticket
The single tax party formed a national ticket with Robert McAuley of Philadelphia for president and R C Barnum of Cleveland for vice president. Their platform calls for the government to collect rent value of lands while exempting all taxes on buildings improvements wages income and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McAuley
Philadelphia
R. C. Barnum
Cleveland
Michigan Well Boosted by Visiting Tourists
Editor H. M. Engleman of the Banner News in Belding Michigan with a dozen tourists paused in DeKalb yesterday on a trip to Los Angeles. The three car party enjoyed the stop and carried all necessary gear for the long journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Engleman
The
Banner News of
Belding
Mich
DeKalb
Chronicle
Los Angles
Rest Room Nears Completion in New Quarters
Work on the rest room progresses with partitions installed to separate office and reading room. If the current pace continues, finishing within two weeks is expected. The rest room has long been popular since its experimental start and should attract more patrons once relocated.
Divorce Decree Awarded to Vera G Hassett in Aurora
Vera G. Hassett of Aurora secured a divorce from William H. Hassett, a former soldier and ex-resident of De Kalb, in Geneva circuit court. She charged desertion. the couple married December 29, 1910, and he left December 1, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hassett
Vera G. Hassett
Aurora
William H. Hassett
Solidier
de Kalb
Clinton Irwin
Geneva
Trial Reveals Communist Party Speech Fragments
Ruth Ormsby testified in the C L P trial before Judge Hebel reciting anti government phrases from William Bross Lloyd and others. Prosecutors showed letters and declarations from party members while jurors sat in shirtsleeves as Clarence Darrow led the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bross Lloyd
Ruth Ormsby
Milwaukee Journal
Lloyd
Miss Ormaby
Yeate
Mr. Lloyd
C. J. Brown
DeKalb
Communist Labor Party
Hebel
Wilson
Milwaukee
Farragut
C. F. Cummerow
Department of Justice
L. E. Ketterfield
Max Bedacht
Edgar Owen
Moline
John Reed
Owens
Clarence Darrow
Woodchuck Attacks Fisherman in Kingston Stream
A Kingston fisherman while bass fishing last week was bitten at his boots by a woodchuck. He grabbed a stick and killed the animal, noting it was the first time he had heard a woodchuck attempt to eat a man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Stores Close At Noon Again This Thursday
Merchants plan a half day vacation as stores along the street close at noon this Thursday in observance of the upcoming Fourth of July. Clerks anticipate a quicker afternoon and many express relief that another half holiday is scheduled after last week’s missed closure.
Farmer Injured In Hay Rack Fall Near DeKalb
Harold Hazzard suffered a broken collar bone when a rope broke while loading baled hay from a rack on a farm south of DeKalb. He was taken to a doctor for setting the bone and will be out of work for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hazzard
DeKalb
Rumor Adds Clue in Coughlin Abductor Case
Parents of 14 month old Frank Coughlin, kidnapped 14 months ago, were mailed a photo of the baby held by Pittsburgh police, a report said. The fragment indicates investigators pursuing new leads in the Abduction case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Morristown
Frank Coughlin
Pittsburgh
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Rabor
NEW Party
League
Union Services OF
Earle Wwilliams
Ella “Orman
Joseph Clark
H. W. Prenties
Lewis Humes
W. E. Royer
Humber
Rookon
DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Co
Bastile
Michigan
Witneses
Woodchuck
Man
Farmer
Coughlin
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