Eckhardt Leads Big Illinois Grain Marketing Plan
W G Eckhardt head of the grain marketing bureau of the Illinois Agricultural Association pursues a major project to streamline farming grain sales. He is holding conferences in districts with bankers farmers and grain men to cut costs and raise farmer rewards. Planned meetings include Freeport June 6 and Geneva July 2. The program aims to eliminate middleman tribute, stabilize price swings and create a local farmers elevators network across Illinois to support storage drying and finance, with a future clearing house to sell directly to manufacturers.
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W. G. Eckhardt
Milnois
Ilinois
Eckhardt
Freeport
Geneva
DeKalb
William G. Eckhardt
Grain Marketing Department
Middle West
Chicago
Ames
Miinoix
Memorial Sunday Observance at First Methodist Church
The Chroncle notes a Memorial Sunday service at First Methodist Church with Rev. B Barrett Evans addressing veterans and wives, followed by a Relief Corps dinner. Nazimova stars in Stronger Than Death at Star Playhouse, praised as her best work with lavish settings and continuous suspense, showing at 7 20 and 9 10 with prices 38c adults and 25c children plus war tax.
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Chronicle
First Methodist
B. Barrett Evans
Spertal Mit
Relief Corps
Nazimovs
Star Playhouse
India
Nazimova
Sigrid Persen
Herbert Print
Charles French
Charles Bryant
Prisii McWade
Millie Davenport
Stir Orchestra
Kingston Man Missing From Home For Days
Kingston merchant Benapepenberger has been missing for about two weeks after telling his wife he would press a suit. His family, including nine children, and local friends fear foul play or a troubled mind. He left no note and showed concern over a signed note he hoped to pay, raising worries about his mental state.
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Amore
Kingston
Benapepenberger
Anthracite Wage Talks Move to Presidential Panel
Uniteacres Washington June 2 Secretary of Labor Wilson says miners and operators will submit wage differences to a committee to be appointed by the President. The step aims to settle the long running dispute over pay between the anthracite miners and operators.
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Upy Uniteacres
Washington, D. C
Retary of Labor
Wilson
President Huerta Taken Sick After Inauguration
United Press dispatch from Mazatlan City Mexico reports provisional President Adelete de Huerta is gravely ill after his inauguration. He was unable to attend a planned palace reception and may undergo an appendicitis operation Thursday. 20000 troops march to show support in the streets as General Obregon observes as a private citizen.
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United Press
Maxtes
Mex
Adelete Dé Huerta
Alvaro Obrezon
Ne la Huerta
Mexico
Memorial Day Observance Notable Address by Dr Soares
The Memorial Day program opened with an address by Dr. Soares of Chicago, praised as a masterful summing up of America and its wartime role. He traced shifts from 1917 to 1920, criticized parties for missed actions, and urged world condition improvements. Willard Smith read the Lincoln Gettysburg address, with music by local quartets. Mayor Warley led the proceedings and Rev PM Webster delivered the day’s prayer.
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Soares
Chicago
America
Willard Smith
the Normal
Messrs Parson
Goodyear, Worden
Cheney
Warley
PM. Webster
Millionaire Rag Picker Sentenced to Prison
Herman J. Brumson once a rag picker turned industrial head, pleaded guilty to embezzlement in a criminal court and was sentenced to one to ten years in the state penitentiary after a decades long pursuit from Washington. He returned to the city after a world hunt and appeared with $250,007 in assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicazo
Tidune P Groekheu
Herman J. Biumson
Dia
Brumson
Washington, D. C
Rae Picker
Republican National Committee Seatings Divide Delegates
United Press dispatch from Chicago and New York report a split in the Republican national committee over seating contested delegates from Minnesota and Louisiana. The Minnesota contested delegates backed by Hiram Johnson were seated, while Louisiana regulars backed by Lowden won unanimously. Pennsylvania and other states are viewed as pivotal in the national nominating landscape.
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United Press
Chicago
Reppublican National Committee
Minnesota
Hiram Johnson
Wood
Seston
Jessie M. Little
Tennessee
Hell
Fred W. Esterbrook
New Hampshire
Johnson
Kellogg
Louisiana
Lowden
Leonard Wood
Prisoners of County Still Being Sought
Three inmates escaped from DeKalb county jail in Sycamore Saturday night and are still at large. Sheriff Docker and deputies pursue every clue. two captured at St. Charles have been returned. Investigations indicate the remaining trio waited for darkness before attempting escape and one would slug the sheriff or jailer to break out.
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DeKalb
Sycarere
Docker
Ada
Wood
St. Charles
Aou Watson
Thiat
Vivers ix
Guid Ro Kaeve
Sherif
Mrs. Decker
Mountain Ash Male Choir to Sing at Local Church
Music lovers will welcome the Mountain Ash Male Choir performing at the First M church under the men’s class. All members are coal miners from their homeland and sing with notable harmony. The concert date is June with tickets available now.
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Periash
Mountain Ash
Rce
Women Rioters in Washington Demand Ireland Freedom
A group of women in Washington D C gathered with banners calling for Irish freedom and the recall of U S loans to England. They set fire to a British flag before the treasury department today and then disappeared before police could reach the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Ireland
United States
England
Treasury Department
Hospital Benefit Dance Set for June Second at Dahl Strand's Orchestra
A hospital benefit dance is scheduled for Wednesday June 2 featuring Dahl and Strand's Orchestra. Also listed is a six room house for sale on S First St with bath furnace gas and electric lights described as ideal for a small family. Talbot's Insurance Agency.
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Dahl
Strand
S. First St
Bath
Talbot's
Ins
Nominations Come Friday Present Plan
United Press report outlines Republican regional convention plans. Will Al Wayes national chairman to call the convention to order Tuesday morning. Rev John Woodcock of Louisville to offer prayer. Senate Lodge temporary chairman to deliver keynote. Wednesday to cover committee reports and organization. Nominations Thursday, balloting Friday, platform adoption after candidate selection.
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United Pressed
Chicago
Ballerin
Will al. Wayes
Ris
John 2
Railroad workers seek immediate 18c per hour wage boost
Chicago based railroad labor leaders filed with Chairman B M Barton a letter urging an 18 cent per hour wage increase for their members pending board action. The request followed public hearings concluded with rebuttal evidence by train dispatchers as Barton planned to enter executive session for an early decision.
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Chicago
Fane
T. M. Jewell
Railroad Labor Board
B. M.barton
Jewell Kind
Barton
Campaign urges women to curb extreme fashion styles
Cleveland June 2 Uncle Sam backs reduction in high cost living by discouraging extreme women’s garments. Weatherly special assistant Palmer announces government joins cloth manufacturers at conference to argue conservative styles reduce costs and avoid frills.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Uncle Sam
Weatherly
Palmer
Weather forecast from Powell's drug store report
A forecast from Powell's drug store predicts fair weather tonight and tomorrow with fresh winds and rising barometer. The Oyvelo Stormograph claims higher predictive ability, and Mr Powell plans to order the rest of the instrument line to gauge moisture and temperature through the night.
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Powell's Drug Store
Oyvelo
Powell
Repeal of Cotton Trading Amendment Signed by Wilson
President Wilson signed a joint resolution repealing an amendment embedded in the agricultural appropriation bill by mistake. The amendment would have restricted cotton trading and related operations in New York and New Orleans through the exchange.
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Vey Congress
Washington, D. C
Wilson
New York
New Orleans
Cation Exchange
Riots in Ireland and church visit in Illinois
Sinn Fein raids on Kingstown Inn Dublin shock London press. Attacks hit Cullyba, Leenane, Kileehenny and Cruminin court house plus Castleton post office and five Queenstown coast guard stations. Bishop Charles Palmerston Anderson to visit St Pauls Episcopal Church next Sunday evening for confirmation. Helen Whittrove, Jessie Horton, Elizabeth Hunt, Manley Hunt to be confirmed. Rev Hannah to assist. elaborate music planned.
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Ty United Press
London
Eng
King's Inn
Dublin
Cullybacay
County Antrim
Leenane
County Gallway
Kileehenny
County Cork
Cruminin
Castleton
Coast Guard
Queenstown Naval Station
Charles Palmerston Anderson
Diocese of Chicago
Episcopal Church
Gmikhe
St. Pauls Episcopal Church
Hepe
Peope
Ance Sui
St. Alban's
Sycamore
Helen Whittrove
Jessie Horton
Elizabeth Hunt
Manley Hunt
George
Hannah
Plan to Teach Respect for the Flag in Memorial Parade
The Chronicle notes American Legion youths complain of disrespect shown to the flag during the Memorial Day parade. It suggests post commanders assign two squads to follow the procession and issue firm instructions to those who fail to remove hats and display proper reverence.
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The
Chronicle
Colby Reverses Plan to Appeal Senate on Armenia Mandate
Secretary Colby announced he would not appeal to the Senate after the Foreign Relations Committee rejected a U S mandate over Armenia. He noted he was not invited to present views and that the Senate had voted decisively against the mandate.
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Washington, I. C
Colby
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations
Wilson
United States
Armenia
Paul Best Hurt at the Normal Printing Plant
Work on a printing press at the normal yesterday afternoon caused injury to Paul Best when his hand was caught between the press es. A doctor was called and injured fingers were dressed. No bones were broken and doctors expect a full recovery.
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Paul Best
Vani Ges
Derailment Near Freeport In Milwaukee Line
A westbound Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train derailed near Shannon Illinois after a cloud burst undermined the track. The locomotive and three cars left the rails, while the parlor car with most passengers stayed upright. Two passengers were slightly injured.
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Ureyee
Rome
Freeport
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Shannon
Seven Men Feared Dead In Mine Explosion At Cokesburg
Seven workers are missing after an explosion wrecked a shaft at a new coal mine near Bentley Pennsylvania. The blast occurred at Cokesburg in the Ontario Coal Company of Pittsburgh area. the cause is not yet known and search efforts are underway.
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Bentley
Cokesburg
Ontario 4S Coal Company
Pittsburs
Germany Election Riots Reported at Campaign Meetings
Berlin dispatch says mobs attacked and seriously wounded attendees at two Mecklinburg meetings during preselection campaigns. Disruptions increase as campaigns grow more heated across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Sperker
Carlsons Return to Kenosha After Palm Sunday Accident
Herbert Carlson traveled to Kenosha for a brief period to handle matters related to their accident on Palm Sunday. Both Carlsons are improving rapidly from their injuries and are expected to recover fully.
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Carlsons
Kenosha
Mroungates
Herbert Carlson
Sone
Atend
Palm Sunday
Plumb Plan League Aims for Railroad Ownership Goals
Washington officials testified before the Senate campaign expenditures committee about the Plumb Plan League's push for government ownership of railroads. Edward Keating said the league distributes information but does not back presidential candidates. Glenn Plumb reportedly earns $1,000 a month as league leader. The group aims to have railroad ownership in party platforms and plans to fund operations with a labor cent from railroad workers. Mrs. Funk and Mrs. Lass testified about liberty loan tips and lack of a McAdoo organization, while Sinclair denied contributing to the Wood fund.
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Edward Keating
Colorado
Keating
Plumb League
Glenn
McAdoo
Kenyon
Funk
Lberty
George Lass
Democratic Party
Frank Vanderlip
Daniel Trpper
Internal Revenue
Sinclair
New York
Palmer Denial to Post Charges Presented to House Panel
Attorney General Palmer, aided by several assistants with Justice Department data, testified before the House committee rebutting charges by Assistant Secretary Post that he unfairly prosecuted alien radicals. He read affidavits from secret service operatives denying they beat or starved radicals held as prisoners.
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Ee Unite Press
Washington, D. C
Sevral
Justice Department
Palmer
House
Otles
Cha
Jihar Department
Nations Popular Government Reteue
Secret Service
Justi
Great Church Will Move For Peace Of World
In Rome Italy June 2 the pope issued an encyclical urging the Catholic church to commit efforts toward world peace. The Vatican plans to ease barriers to visits while not renouncing its claim on Rome, signaling steps toward church state reconciliation.
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Bry United Pres
Rome
Italy
Vatican
Holy See
DeKalb Lad Elected College Society Officer
Stanley Wilcox of DeKalb has been elected secretary and treasurer of the Amphictyon Society at Cornell College and will assume office September 15. Chronicle want ad.
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DeKalb Lad
College
Mount Vernon
Iowa
Stanley Wilcox
DeKalb
Amphictyon Society
Cornell College
Lightning strikes Lindsay home causes excited shock
A thunderstorm yesterday afternoon struck Bert Lindsay’s College avenue home, causing minor damage after a bolt tangled with a attic wire bed spring and melted its end. Papers caught fire but neighbor Percy Christianson put out the fire before the fire department arrived. The family were stunned and report stiffness but are lucky no further damage occurred.
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Bert Lindsay
College Avenue
Percy Christianson
Injured Lad Returns Home on Decoration Day
De Estin Pasley returned home with crutches after a fall at work last week. He is improving rapidly and can be about again with assistance.
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de Estin Pasley
de Eatin
Death ends lovely life of Mrs Sarah Leonhard in DeKalb
Mrs Sarah Belle Leonhard died at her DeKalb home after a long illness. Born February 20, 1870 in Cleveland, she lived in multiple Ohio cities before settling in DeKalb. Survived by husband Oscar and six children Mary Rylander Alice Mable Celia Albert Oscar. Funeral tomorrow at 2:30 at home with Dr Evans officiating. burial in Fairview Cemetery.
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Sarah Belle Leonhard
North Tenth Street
Cleveland
Ohio
Oscar Leonhard
Monroe
Pittsburg
Greensburg
DeKalb
Mary Rylander
Alice
Mable
Celia
Albert
Oscar
Evans
Fairview Cemetery
Stand Pipe Temptation To Buy Climbers
Residents near the city standpipe report that during rain a number of boys climbed the ladder while workers were away. Police warned the boys to stay off the tank or face trouble. City officials fear blame if injuries occur and will keep a strict watch on offenders.
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Elso
Memorial Day Plans Begin For Next Year Ceremonies
The Lekien and hs regular meeting discussed next year’s Memorial Day plans. Seeton will oversee the ceremonies and outline the event work as preparations begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lekien
Seeton
East Road Project Nears Completion
Progress on the east road east of Da Kalb shows concrete flooded to speed hardening with completion expected in about ten days. The bridge remains unfinished and work will start immediately to reopen an open road for tourists soon.
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da Kalb
Painting Nears End on City Standpipe
The final painting of the city standpipe nears completion though recent rain will delay progress a little. The pipe shows a black new coat and the tank had deteriorated with rust spreading before work began. Repainting has halted the rust for now for at least a couple of weeks.
Tonight Ethel Clayton in The Young Mrs Winthrop
The actress Ethel Clayton stars in The Young Mrs Winthrop tonight presenting a period social drama with lavish wardrobes and sharp wit. audiences will find a refined stage piece highlighting social mores and marital intrigue.
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Ethel Clayton
the Young
Mrs. Winthrop
City votes to issue bonds for new hospital
City council last night passed an ordinance for a June 28 special election to authorize 65 000 in bonds toward a new city hospital with plans for a 40 bed facility. The board seeks about 155 000 total for construction and may fund the remainder from the Glidden legacy.
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Council
Hospital Board
Joseph W. Glidden
Father Solon
Sisters’ Hospital
Lott Homestead
Glidden Fund
Joseph F. Glidden Hospital
Hagey
Sawyer & Sons
Lincoln Highway
Eighth and
Franklin Streets
Find trail of kidnapper to Buffalo now
Wilmington Delaware June 2 Gene Valentine alias Ross LeCroix charged with kidnapping five year old Edward Le Belle son of Mr and Mrs Edward La Belle of Smyrna during the Memorial day parade has been traced to Buffalo New York and is being sought by the police of that city The owner of an automobile reported to Chief of Police Lee Cochrart of Smyrna that he took Valentine and the boy to Cheswald Delaware where the man purchased a ticket for Buffalo The man and the boy were seen in Broad street station Philadelphia later and are said to have taken a midnight train for New York Monday night The father of the child returned from Atlantic City where he is employed as a printer He said he had been connected with Valentine in a business deal for which the latter claimed a sum of money
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Wilmington
Delaware
Gene Valentine
Ross LeCroix
Edward le Belle
Edward la Belle
Smyrna
Buffalo
N. Y
Lee Cochrart
Valentine
Cheswald Delaware
Epworth League Drive Ends With Big Membership Gain
Epworth League of the Methodist church closed its membership contest begun April 11. The drive added 86 new members. Marat Leslie captained the winning side, Stanley Hant led the losers. A banquet will be held for all league members in coming days with date to be announced.
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Epwrth League of the Methodist Church
Marat Leslie
Stanley Hant
Miller Trio Friday Band Concert at Band Concert
Do not miss hearing the Miller Trio Friday night June 4 at the Band Concert 156. The local music event promises a lively performance by a noted trio in a community venue.
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Miller
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