Plague Hits Vera Cruz as Mexico Prepares Inauguration
United States and Red Cross offer vaccine serum and disinfectant to stem bubonic plague at Vera Cruz. Secretary Daniels confirms outbreak as naval vessels relay the report. Mexico City foresees a simple inauguration for provisional President-elect de la Huerta at four p.m. tomorrow with cabinet details to follow.
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Washington, D. C
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Keily
United States
American Red Cross
State Department
Daniels
Mexico City
Mex
de la Hueva
Huerta
Auto in Ditch West of Town Last Saturday
Two unidentified soldiers and two women plunged into a ditch on the South Malta road late Saturday afternoon. The crash bruised one woman badly, the car was righted and taken to DeKalb, then the group rode to the Aurora depot to learn the next available car, which was over an hour away. They resumed travel by automobile afterward.
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Malta Road
DeKalb
Aurora
Grain prices soar again on Chicago Board
Grain prices moved higher on the Chicago Board of Trade with July corn rising six cents as the market opened weak, then climbing to 1.72. September corn gained about three and three quarters cents while July oats gained around two and a quarter cents.
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Chicago Board
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Freeland
Sycamore Boy Drowns In Kishwaukee River
The season’s first drowning in the vicinity occurred Saturday near Sycamore when Ralph Kirkwood, about 20, was swept under while swimming with Clayton Conlin. Kirkwood grabbed Conlin and both vanished in a ten foot hole. Conlin survived. Rescue aided by neighbors, services held at Sycamore Methodist Church, burial Brush Point cemetery. Kirkwood was sole support of a family.
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Ralph Kirkwood
Sycamore
Kirkwood
James Conlin
Clayton Conlin
Cone
Oung Conlin
Conlin
Brush Point
Wilson to Direct Democratic Convention Influence
President Wilson cannot attend the San Francisco convention but his influence grows daily. Friends indicate he will direct administration forces as much as possible from afar. A direct wire will connect the convention hall to the White House for real time reports and coordination.
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Walted
Washington
Wilson
San Fransisco
White House
Neemen!s
Son
Intervention Frowned On By Democrats
Washington sources report that a fall subcommittee plans to table intervention proposals in Congress. Officials warn any external stabilization drive without a stable Mexican government would amount to intervention, a policy opposed by the Wilson administration.
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Mexico
Congres
Wood Loses at Hearing and Gains Delegates
In Chicago on June 1 the Republican National Convention seats were debated as General Wood fights to unseat a rival delegation while a Florida contest shapes with three sets of delegates. A subcommittee hints at seating excess delegates and pooling to alter the Wood-Lowden split, with key figures including H. M. Bursen N. M. Cassell and Fred W. Esterbrook. Casual seating of two Washington delegates raises Wood’s tally. Gallagher reports 137,000 Republicans in the district and proximity to administration.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Woood
Florida
Wood
District of Columbia
Frank J. Mogan
James Cobb
WLC
Gallasher
Charles H. Marshall
Washington
Gallagher
Afton Council to Hold Regular Meeting This Month
The town council meets tonight, tackling standard business. Main street paving and sewer connections for merchants may be discussed. Graves at Afton cemetery were decorated by Miss Hattie Cheasbro and her Harsh school class of 20, who led Decoration Day services amid anxious townspeople.
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Afton
Hattie Cheasbro
Harsh
Corey and Evans
DeKalb
Mountain Ash Welsh Male Choir in World Class Form
A praising note on Mountain Ash Welsh Male Choir hailed as one of the world’s greatest groups. The piece marks their fourth tour, highlighting the ensemble’s enduring quality and touring activity despite garbled text.
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Mountain Ash
Break Jail Saturday Sparks Northern Illinois Manhunt
A DeKalb County jail breakout released five prisoners with Archie Flemming among them. Two were recaptured at St. Charles. three remain at large. The escape involved a wire and master lever trick in a locked steel cave, with fleeing inmates seizing a Dodge and Ford before police organized a pursuit.
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Ilinois
DeKalb
Ayeyear
St. Charles
Archie Flemming
Camp Grant
Angie
Pairda
St. Dyer
Smooth Wheels Furger
Gen
Conk
Flemming
Henry Bartunik
Mark Kozonick
Allen Dyer Jamies Watson
Gerald Anders
Watson
Zage
Jack Cook
Ead
Pelivce
Syenour
Most
Hingis
St Charles
Decker
Hartzell
Sycamore
Triad
Allen Dyer
Genoa
Great Western Railroad
Charlie
Good Sport at Milwaukee Country Club
A sunny day drew many pleasure seekers to the Milwaukee Country Club grounds. Golfers used the day for sport with Mile Oakland and Ben Knodle tying for third behind Seymour Hunt. The next event is a Thursday dinner contest between two teams led by KE J Raymond and vice president Walter Langlois.
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Milwaukee Country Club
Mile Oakland
Ben Knodle
Seymour Hunt
J. Raymond
Walter Langlois
Ohio referendum ruling blocks repeal of prohibition ratification
The U S Supreme Court ruled the Ohio legislature final in ratifying the prohibition amendment and blocked efforts to submit the woman suffrage amendment to a referendum. It granted an injunction preventing Ohio officials from allowing a fall referendum on suffrage. Ohio had ratified prohibition but a later referendum denied national prohibition.
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Ohio
State Supreme Court
Steam case heard today in Capital Court
Springfield June 2 Special to The Chronicle Judge Bidert Smith in the Sansumon circuit court heard the appeal of A G Kennedy et al from the State Public Utilities Commission in the Stews hearing rates charged by the DeKalb and Sycamore Electric Company. The court took the case under advisement. The case of the city of DeKalb against the same company from the Utilities Commission was passed owing to an appeal pending the Appellate court.
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Sprinsfield
Chronicle
Bidert
Smith
Sansumon Cirenit
A. G. Kennedy
State Public Utilities Commission
Stewsm
DeKalb and Sycamore Electric Company
City of
DeKalb
Utilities Commission
Appellare
Prostration From Heat Affects Local Resident
Yesterday’s extreme heat caused one case of prostration and many people suffered headaches from the waning warmth. Mrs. Joe O'Brien of South First Street was the most affected, initially in a serious condition but later recovered and regained strength.
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Joe O'Brien
South First Sitee
Reading Coal Mine Combine Decree Reconsideration by Supreme Court
Washington June 1 The government asks the Supreme Court to modify or dissolve the decree dissolving the Reading coal mine combine. Named parties include Reading AOE Central Railroad of New Jersey Lebich and Wilkesbarre Coal Company, with the action filed in connection to the case.
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Washington, D. C
Reading Cox Mine
Reading
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Lebich and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Ireland unsettled as Dublin reconvenes chiefs take lead
Ireland faces ongoing turmoil with rioting near Dublin and attacks on law and order structures. Rioters burned a union jack 50 miles northwest of Dublin. a cavalry detachment repelled 200 armed attackers aiming at Mullinvat barracks. Courts and workhouses in Meath reportedly burned, signaling widespread disruption as Irish affairs gain top attention. A separate Washington report notes Senate hearings on campaign expenditures, with figures tied to Lowden and other campaign finance activity.
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Pressey
London
England
Jones
Homer Greenwood
Ireland
Dublin
Mullinvat Barracks
Lord Slico
Mirgenheald
Newcastle
Oldeastle
County Meath
Veteran Dies on Memorial Day in Kingston
William Aurner, a Civil War veteran from Kingston, died on Memorial Day after years of paralysis. He is survived by son Harold, sister Mrs. Iverson of Kirkland, and brothers Charles and Joseph, both of Kingston. Funeral details and more on the death will be announced later.
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Willi i. Aurner
Kingston
Taps Soundel
Thweleck
Jashed
Avmer
Kirkland
Charles
Joseph
New Band Impresses at Public Function
A newly formed American Steel and Wire band impressed crowds at a large public event. Under director Tinson Reed the 44 piece group performed with precision and discipline, reflecting strong teaching from teacher Geener Swanson and leadership. Several members, previously unable to read a note, showed notable improvement. The senior organization added military flair to the performance.
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American Steel & Wire
Bret
Mile T
Tinson Reed
2Eener Swanson
Root starts today to help European land claims
Washington June 1 Elihu Row sails for Europe to serve as president of a court to adjudicate lands seized by the Portuguese government. He will join the Amolemel committee meeting at The Hague on June 16 to plan a permanent league of nations court.
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Vey United Crees
Washington, D. C
Elihu Row
Europe
Portugese
Amoellesm
Hague
Formuae
League of Talinn
Crossing Work by Section Gang Near North Western
A section gang tightens a new crossing at the North Western line. Pair men are at the site, installing planking along the entire crossing. The heavy wear on wood triggers repairs to keep trains safe and city peace intact.
Star Mayo Stars In Peddler of Lies and Old Clothes For New
At the Star Frank Mayo appears tonight in the Saturday Evening Post story The Peddler of Lies by Henry C Rowland a dramatic and white real tale. Eddie Lyons and Lee Moren, popular comedy team in photoplay, perform Old Clothes For New a latest comedy hit. In Internation News many interesting events are pictured. Perfop
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Frank Mayo
America
Saturdayvening Post
Henry C. Rowland
Eddie Lyons
Lee Moren
Internation
Perfop
Veterans Parade Honors World War I Sorties and Cadets
A civic parade in Leeton honored World War I veterans and fallen comrades. Veterans Association units led the procession marching with cadets and students, while De Lisalbo’s bands provided music. The march ended at the Normal Auditorium along a redesigned College avenue route for a cooler, more pleasant experience.
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Armerica
Leeton
DeliSalb
College Avenue
Barriers on Highways to Be Protected Under Law
Officials who set temporary barriers to shield road work from traffic face penalties under state law. The Highway Engineer states violators may be fined up to 100 dollars or jailed six months for removing or damaging barriers guarding construction zones.
Doubt Slaying of an American in German Town
Reports from Upper Silesia say an American, Arnold Harden or Arthur Herden, was shot by a guard in Veulaen. German foreign office joined the probe, but details remain unclear with no official confirmation from U S authorities.
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Ort
Flerlin
Lerasvi
Rman
Bern
Arnold Harden
Veulaen
Foreign Office
Washington, D. C
Atute Department
Arnold Herden
Arthur Herden
Upper
Silesia
Police Witnesses From Geneva In Valentine Case
Officers Derix and Coneidine left this morning for Geneva to testify in the Valentine case now before the court. They saw the decamped car drive into the garage here and will appear in court to determine if the car is the same one involved.
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Geneva
Derix
Coneidine
Valentine
Boy Scouts Cancel Meeting Tonight
The Boy Scouts organization will not hold its regular meeting tonight as a meeting place has not been found. The next meeting is planned for next Tuesday night when a location is secured so members may take examinations.
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Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts Organizacion
Tus Line
Race Riots In Waukegan Subside Under Guard Control
In Waukegan Wisconsin on June 1 clashes occurred between sailors from Goat Lakes Trowming Camp and Black residents yesterday. Guards and civil authorities announced the situation was under control after stoning incidents including a windshield hit on Lieutenant Blaxer's car and injuries to Mrs Blazier.
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Waukegan
Goat Lakes
Blaxer
Farnum in The Adventurer at Princess Tonight
William Farnum stars in The Adventurer at the Princess tonight amid strong choir accompaniment. This classic stage presentation promises dramatic action and period drama in a concise evening program.
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William Farnum
the Adventurer
Peruvian visitor from Lima tours Apollo factory
A visiting dignitary from Lima, Peru named Castellano toured the Apollo factory with A Skaves of Rudolph Wurlitzer. He bought carloads of Apollo instruments and relied on an interpreter. Castellano impressed staff with his wit and curiosity during the plant tour.
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Apollo Fh
FW Castellano
Lima
Peru
Apollo
A. Skaves
Rudolph Wurlitzer
Cinciinati
Castelano
Hears of Mess of Relative While Here
Mr and Mrs Harry Foster traveled from Chicago Heights to spend Sunday with relatives. Mrs Homan disclosed her brother in law’s serious illness at Dexter Minnesota and left by train, while the rest returned to Chicago Heights by auto last night.
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Harry Foster
Fred Homan
Chicago Heights
Records Fall At Joliet Track Meet Amid Broad Events
Joliet and neighboring towns competed as DeKalb Lee Criswell and Evar Swanson topped several events. New marks appeared in javelin, discus, pole vault, and the 220 and half mile. Joliet’s Flint and Harris scored well, while Elgin and Aurora performances sparked surprises across the program.
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DeKalb Bay
Lee Criswell
Evar Swanson
Lippeld
Beast Aurora
Flint
Joliet
Lombard
Blein
Coughlin
Harrig
Swenson
Rockford
Ryan
Elgin
Clyde Lies
East Aurora
A Lies
Ayburn
Best Aurora
Dave Ratler
Britton
Ryburn
Champaign
Ortrin
Swenson Harris
Nex
Deschanel Not Harmed by Accident Says Doctors
Paris report says President Deschanel suffered no lesions after last week’s fall from a moving railroad train. Physicians declare complete recovery assured and the president again presided over a ministers' council meeting this morning. A party including Mrs. John E. Johnson and Mr and Mrs Beale will travel to Denver tonight to visit the Wagners.
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United Press
Paris
France
Deschanel
Deschinel
Council of Ministers
John E. Johnson
Dale Beale
Barbara
Harry Wagner
Denver
Mr. Beale
Death Takes Mrs Hagman in DeKalb Home Visit
Mrs Christine Hasmy of DeKalb died shortly after midnight Monday in Chicago after strokes. Born April 24 1843 in Sweden she married Lars Hoff man in 1877 and emigrated to DeKalb in 1884. Surviving are sons John Gus and Simon and a sister Mrs August Thyberg. Funeral Wednesday at 2 from the home and 2:30 at the Lutheran church with burial in Fairview cemetery.
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Cchristine Hasmy
Manda Lund
Chicago
Hagman
Elfsborgslan
Westergotherland Sweden
Lars Hoffman
DeKalb
John
Gus
Simon
August Thyberg
Lutheran Church
Fairview Cemetery
Candidate Wright visits Dixon in bid for state senate
DeKalb physician Dr Wright, widely supported by the DeKalb county central committee, campaigns in Dixon for the republican nomination to the state senate from the district. He faces little opposition as concede that DeKalb should supply the senator while other counties provide representatives.
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Ixon
Harry Geht
DeKalb
Dixon Toy
Wright
DeKalb County
Adam Cliffe
Elec
Endowment Campaign for Lombard College Closes Early
President J M Tildes announced in Galesburg Alabama that the 1920 endowment drive of 100000 dollars for Lombard College has been fully subscribed seven months ahead of schedule. The surplus funds will strengthen the college’s financial stability and support scholarships and faculty.
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Galesburg
J. M. Tildes
Lombard College
Deportation Law Debate Faces Labor Officials
Washington May 31 Attorney General Palmer testified to Congress accusing labor officials of misusing deportation laws and aiding anarchists. He claimed Post harmed government by accusing officials and urged stricter enforcement while National Popular Government League echoed red-agitator fears. Knight and Ladies of Security announce dues payable at Shaver's store on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Annee Irveen
Washington, D. C
Labor
Pat
Palmer
House Rules Committee
Iiers
Post
Rep. Hoch
Kansas
National Popular Government League
Red
IL W. W's
Shaver's Confectionery
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Lowden Goldstein
Robertt Wolfe
Columbus
Harding
Frederick A. Joss
Indianapolis
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Galinaloen
Freeport
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