Passenger Ship Attacked by Divers In Atlantic
United Press reports the steamer Carolina with 250 passengers was shelled by a submarine off the American coast while en route from Porto Rico. Navy notes seven American schooners sunk off New Jersey and New England. U boats active within 40 miles of Barnegat. several vessels reported damaged or sunk as reports continue to arrive.
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New York
N. Y
Carolina
New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company
Porto Rico
Navy Department
Washington, D. C
Barnegat
New Jersey
Jersey
New England
Atlantic Highlands
Seniors Hear Fine Sermon By Rev Yard
Following the Light sermon by Rev. W. R. Yard of the Baptist church impressed Township High School graduates and attendees. The speech covered education history, students’ school experiences, and following the Master. The Baptist choir sang, a solo pleased the audience, and decorations included flags and peonies.
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Rev
Yard
W. R. Yard
The
Baptist Church
Township High School
Will Kilmer In Convoy On The Ocean
Local relatives of William Kilmer report he is in the navy and in a convoy off the east coast. German submarines are feared near the area and the DeKalb boy is due back from Europe soon, with his craft expected to reach harbor shortly and word awaited.
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William Kilmer
William
Europe
DeKalb
Will
General Pershing's Casualty List Today
Washington June 23 General Pershing reported today 36 allied casualties to the war department comprising four killed in action three dead of wounds two dead of accident seven dead of disease three wounded in action 16 wounded severely and one wounded slightly Names include John Kastner and Leslie Robert Lee of Chicago among the deaths and Harry Stalley of Graville Tl among the severely wounded.
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Washington, D. C
Pershing
War Department
John Kastner
Chicago
Leslie Robert Lee
Harry Stalley
Grayville
Farm land deal closed in De Kalb area
George Egzletson and L M Gross of Sycamore closed a land sale totaling 90000 dollars. Nearby farms around De Kalb and Sycamore were concerned about the transaction and its impact on local property.
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George Egzletson
L. M Gross
Sycamore
DeKalb
Allied Cause Strengthened in Russia by Wilson Support
In Petrograd on May 20, editorials praised President Wilson for his sympathy toward Russia and Arthur Henderson for backing him. The stance solidifies allied resolve, with editorials defending the Allies and expressing gratitude to Wilson.
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United Press
Petrograd
Russia
Wilson
Rus
Arthur Henderson
Doctor and the Woman at Prine Playhouse Tonight
Mary Roberts Rinehart's famous tale is the extra special attraction. Princess Trio music performs at 7:30 and 9:15. Adults cost 20 cents and children 10 cents.
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Mary Roberts Rinehart
Doctor and the Woman
Prine Playhouse
Cash for coal and senior play announced
On and after June 1 coal orders must be paid in cash with a 25 cent per ton reduction on all soft coal grades. Buy now before shortages worsen. Also, senior play It Pays to Advertise by D T H 8 premieres June 5 at eight o'clock at the Armory, tickets available at Kircchner's Drug Store, 159.
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Robert Ferguson
Kircchner’s Drug
Morals Squad Raids Spark Big Crowd In Aurora
A Morals squad raid Saturday night yielded stiff fines and shutdowns of illegal taverns. Jackies arrived at noon to a massive crowd that lingered all afternoon, while dozens more enlisted in the navy and hundreds faced examinations or exemption board reviews in nearby cities.
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Jackies
Aurora
Sycamore
Americans in Picardy Boosts Confidence After Cantigny Victory
Americans in all sectors gain renewed fighting spirit after Cantigny capture. French civilians cheer as U.S. troops pass, signaling stronger Franco American comradeship. Pershing denies German claim that Franco American depots were captured or destroyed, stating no American depots exist in the cited region.
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United Press
Picardy
English Channel
Switzerland
Cantigny
America
France
Washington
Db. C
General Pershing
Pershing
Seire En Tappar Denois
LETTER TELLS OF TRENCH LIFE FROM BLAIR FOREIGN MAIL BRINGS JOY
Foreign mail from Blair brings updates from Roy Judd and Joe Blair about life in the trenches. Roy reports rest in camp and good health while Ralph remains in line. He recalls Easter Sunday shelling and a close call with shrapnel as he moved to a safer dugout.
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DeKalb
Roy Judd
Joe Blair
Ralph
Fritzie
Tom Farley Returns Home From Brief Aerial Furlough
Tom Farley of the aerial mail squadron between Washington and Philadelphia arrived Saturday night for a short visit with relatives and friends. He recounted several flights, noting the challenging last trip that carried about 600 pounds of mail and caused minor plane damage. Farley shared views of Mineola’s aviation field and brought back relics, including a propeller from a wrecked plane now displayed in Snyder's window.
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Tom Farley
Washington
Philadelphia
Farley
Tom
Mineola
Snyder
Kids At Work Again In City On Yesterday
City youths described as unruly roustabouts have troubled police with multiple petty robberies over the past week. Authorities report the work appears amateurish and plan to round up suspicious youths for possible school of correction terms.
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School of Correction
Marion Corey Sets Record for Varsity Hurl Ball Event
Marion Corey of DeKalb set a 63 feet 3 inch mark in hurl-ball, earning a place on the varsity track team at the University of Wisconsin Madison. The competition was keen, and her achievement marked a notable milestone for the local graduate.
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Marion Corey
DeKalb
Corey
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Corn Growing in Fine Shape Says Farmers
Farmers in the vicinity report sunny conditions for corn growth with several fields showing rapid height. Observers note the knee high by the Fourth of July adage appears likely this year as crops advance, and one farmer cites corn eight inches tall.
Confir mation Sunday at First Lutheran Church
Thirty two youths received the rites at the morning service in an immense audience. Rev G A Fairlund led the ceremony with a solemn service. A large class of adults joined the church as the special music and June flowers decorated the altar.
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First Lutheran
G. A. Fairlund
The Doctor and the Woman Photoplay at the Princess
The splurges of emotions unfold as Sidney seeks her mysterious lover K in Mary Roberts Rinehart style. The photoplay The Doctor and the Woman screens at the Princess tonight with dramatic trials and romance.
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Sidney
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Doctor
Woman
Notice of New Schedule Change by Chicago and North Western
Important change in time effective Sunday June 2 1918. For details consult ticket agents W E Allen agent and Chicago and North Western Railway officials.
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Chicago & North Western Railway
W. E. Allen
Austrians massing on Italian front bulletin
Paris reports French counter attacks drove Germans back between the Curcy and the Marne. German efforts to reach Paris foundered. 100 prisoners were taken. Haig reports 193 prisoners in a Flanders operation. Austrians push toward Italian front. Emperor Karl to visit front. Nearly 200000 refugees flee the Marne districts to Normandy and Brittany.
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United Press
Paris
France
Curcy
Marne
French War Office
Chateau-Thierry
Noyon
Oise
Curcq
Geneva
Switzerland
St. Elvie Pass
Karl
Vienna
Normandy
Brittanny
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O. K
Straus
W. Straus & Co
Walter S$. Poust
First National Bank
Will Kilmer
Unitet
Vua
Morals Squad
Navy
Harold Robertson
Emil A. Anderson
George Keller
John Wilton
Harold
Buckford
Earl Bemis
Louis Lee Lester W. Cook
Walter Hegberg
Harvey Taylor Norman Bodda
Arnold Hall
Harley Pennington
Victor Newgren
William Masters
Charles Thompson
Great Lakes
W. H. L. Rowe
Rowe
Riddell
Fidence
Ralph Judd
Brother
Blair
Severn
Varsity
Lutheran
London
England
Flanders
Haig
Kohler Die & Specialty CO
Heaven
First National Bank and
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