Bomb maker now known in Pittsburgh terror case
United Press reports Pittsburgh police expect the bomber within 24 hours. They say they know the bomber’s identity, with arrest ordered by the justice department. The suspect allegedly hid in Chicago, with John Johnson said to have confessed. A federal roundup in Chicago freed suspects pending further inquiry.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Department of Justice
Chicago
John Johnson
TW. W
Jonson
Esx
New York City
Chicaco
Phill J. Barry
Department of Justic
Barry
Airplane Express To Deliver Society Brand Clothing
Local Vaile and O Malley store praises an upcoming aeroplane delivery by Alfred Decker and Cohn of Chicago, makers of Society Brand clothing. The firm announced the world first aeroplane express service and expects shipments soon, signaling a bold new method for patron deliveries in the near future.
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Vaile & O'Malley
Alfred, Decker“& Cohn
Chicago
Society
Aeroplane Express
Society Brand
Treason suit begun in Germany over new Rhenish republic
Chancellor Scheidemann ordered proceedings against Dorten for high treason in response to his telegram seeking an assembly for a new Rhenish republic and representation at the peace conference. Germany also protests to Paris over Allied occupation armies' stance toward the new republic.
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Basle
Switzerland
Scheidemann
Dr. Dorten
Dorten
Berlin
Paris
Publication fights over full text of German treaty
Washington June 4 Republicans press for full treaty text with Germany amid claims only two copies exist and that private couriers may hold copies in New York. Officials cite France England disputes over terms and possible changes. Senator Hitchcock discusses public release while other senators allege big business influence. Johnson proposes covenant amendments to shield California laws and flags a people’s referendum before war.
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State Department
Washington
Department
New York
Paris
France
England
Hitchcock
Senate
Polk
Borah
Lodge
Washington, D. C
League of Nations
America
California
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Japan
League
Brokers May Be Prosecuted By Two Means
Officials of Andrews & Co. investment brokers faced probes by federal and state authorities for alleged Blue Sky law violations. Assistant US District Attorney John B. Boddie began the investigation, while Assistant Attorney General Raymond S. Pruitt expected evidence to justify grand jury action.
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Unite Presay
Chicago
Andrews & Co
Sovernment
United States District 1
John B. Boddie
Raymond S. Pruitt
Well Known County Seat Woman Dies
Mrs M M Orton dies at 4:20 am in Sycamore home of her son Frank. Born Buffalo April 15 1843 she was orphaned young and raised by Peter Harter of Water Valley then Belvidere before marriage to M M Orton in 1860. Lived in Sycamore since 1875 and left three sons Roy Frank H M Orton and two grandchildren Earl and Marion. Survived by sister Lucy Reise of Rochester. Suffered inflammatory rheumatism 26 years in a wheelchair and last two years with Frank. Funeral Thursday 2 pm at Frank Orton home conducted by Rev F L Hanscom. Burial Elmwood family lot.
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M. M. Orton
Sycamore
Frank
Emma Joel Orton
Buffalo
N. Y
Peter Harter
Water Valley
Belvidere
M.M. Orton
Bonus
H. M. Orton
Chicago
DeKalb
Roy Orton
Earl
Marion Orton
Lucy Reise
Rochester
Frank Orton
F. IL. Hanscom
Elmwood
Two Killed in Labor Riot at Overland Plant
Rioting at the Willys-Overland plant in Toledo last night left two bystanders dead and two injured as emergency police and soldiers clashed in the Polish district. The plant remained closed and Governor Cox was urged to send state troops after workers had walked out a month earlier over a shift change.
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Overland Plant
United Dressy
Toledo
Ohio Inne
Willys-Overland
Cox
Schricer
Overland
Leonard Spach
Masonic Work Plans Set This Week in City Lodges
The Masonic organizations announce a busy week with Blue Lodge meeting Thursday for third degree conferrals on two candidates and Friday chapter session granting sixth degree to seven candidates. Officers aim to complete most work before warm weather.
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Blue Lodge
Condition of Young Woman Serious Today
The condition of Mrs. Roy Mc Daniels Dorothy Struthers worsened this afternoon after a period of recovery from sleeping sickness. Physicians from near and far including Pennsylvania doctors have been consulted. The popular young woman remains in critical need as friends fear the end may come.
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Roy McDaniels
Dorothy Struthers
Pennsylvania
Open House Tonight for Dr John P Kane at KC Building
Tonight the Knights of Columbus host an open house for Dr John P Kane who has just returned from service overseas. Guests will mingle informally as rooms in the new fraternal home are shown. no program is planned, and a formal dedication will occur later due to unfinished furnishings.
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Knights of Columbus
John P. Kane
Williams Mix Tomeureau Stars In Star Playhouse Films
Williams and Mix headline the Star playhouse program featuring A Gentleman of Quality with Earle Williams and Six Cylinder Love a two reel western. The Star orchestra accompanies for an evening of photoplay entertainment ending with a matinee. Performances begin at 7 45 pm with adult pricing of 25 cents and 15 cents for children plus war tax. Matinee at 3 00 pm adults 20 cents children 10 cents war tax included.
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Tomeureau
Earle Williams
Tom Mix
Star Playhouse
Mr. Williams
Star Orchestra
Will Form Legion Now In City Meeting
Spa at Piacenee edu and T S Murray announced a meeting at city hall on Friday evening to form the American Legion. Eligible are ADL veterans mustered out between April 1917 and April 1919. The aim is a local and later county Legion with a permanent city organization to honor World War heroes.
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Piacenee Edu
T. S. Murray
American Legion
ADL
Legion
Murray
Altend
Lession
Wagon company builds many mess houses on wheels
The D Kalb Wagon company is rushing to erect numerous wheeled kitchens for road improvement work. Local workers will be limited until these mobile kitchens are finished, as observers note the project’s extensive scope and tight schedule.
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D-Kalb Wagon Company
Mike Palonis Returns to Henaughan's Busi ness
Mike Palonis resumes work at Henaughan's after a brief service period. He re joins the staff this week at the local business location. A former employee is reported to have left the city.
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Mike Palonis
Henaughan
Mike Paonia
Emmoy
Henaughan's
Washington to Deport Aliens and Tighten Immigration Law
Government moves to curb aliens amid May Day plot fallout with deportation provisions and residence reporting. Attorney General Palmer announces Flinn to head the new Bureau of Investigation and Garvin and Creighton to assist. City hall planning discussed with possible use of adjacent office space. aldermanic committees named for homecoming soldier events.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Government Department
Congress
Justice Department
Palmer
William J. Wiinn
United States Secret Service
Department Bureau of Investigation
Francis A. Garvin
John T. Creighton
Springfield
Intelligence Bureau
The
War Trade Board
Flinn
House
Representative Johnson
Washington
Allie
Commissioner General of Immigration
Paris Sees No Major Changes To Peace Terms
Neutrals and allies prepare for varied responses to Germany’s potential refusal to sign the peace treaty. Norway and Switzerland pledge no blockade against Germany, while Holland Sweden and Denmark await decisions. Allied forces along the Rhine ready for a swift advance, amid expectations of treaty modifications and hints from Washington. The Big Four discuss Austrian terms as President Wilson shifts stance in talks with Lloyd George and Clemenceau. An unverified report claims reservations on Shantung may accompany China’s stance in the German treaty.
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United Press
Paris
France
Norway
Switzerland
Germany
Holland
Sweden
Denmark
Rhine
Lioyd George
Biz Four
China
Shantung
Sandwich People Here Yesterday Dr G Culver Travel Pair
Dr G Culver accompanied by Will Robertson John Flavin and two others were in DeKalb yesterday en route from Sycamore to their home in Sandwich.
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Sandwich
G. 8. Culver
Will Robertson
John Flavin
Wn. Curl
DeKalb Yester
Sycamore
Rags Wanted and Lost Item Notices
RAGS WANTED We will pay 5c per pound for clean cotton rags not scraps must be free from buttons pins or hooks 6e per pound for knit cotton underwear Chronicle office rf The Weather for finds Probably showers tonight and Thursday Not much change in temperature Want ads find lost things.
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Chronicle Office
Mrs Rankin's 5000 Doughnuts Ad Draws 330 Dozen Sale
Chronicle Advertising proved its worth with a unique homefront promotion. Mrs. J S Rankin placed a small ad offering 25 cents per dozen for 5000 doughnuts for a welcome home celebration. By nine o'clock last evening, under four hours after distribution, she secured 330 dozen.
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Chronicle
J.S. Rankin
Quarantine Violation Case Ends With Fines
A city hall case on breach of quarantine laws concluded with the offender paying the fine. The trial revealed a misunderstanding about lifting regulations by physicians, except the health commissioner. The city attorney urged strict observance of state health rules. The proceedings warned violators will face the limit henceforth.
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State Board of Health
Former nurse at city hospital in Paris now abroad
Friends report Miss Katherine Deno, a former nurse at the city hospital, is now engaged in similar work in Paris. Though only briefly here, she has many friends who heard from her during the war and are glad to know her whereabouts. While visiting, Deno also cared for Alderman Hiland's family during a siege illness.
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Katherine Deno
City Hospital
Paris
Miss Deno
Dena
Alderman Hiland
DeKalb City Election Equipment Packed Away
Election work for a few months is completed and election board paraphernalia stored at city hall. Booths fences tables and other precinct equipment, left in five parts of town to save drayage, can now be put away for future use.
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DeKalb
House passes agricultural appropriation bill at 345 to 1
Washington June 4 The House approved the agricultural appropriation bill carrying 31 600 000 by a 345 to 1 vote Repeal of the daylight saving bill was struck from the measure on a point of order before final passage.
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House
Austria Rejects Peace Terms in Harsh Press Critique
Vienna reports strong Austrian reactions to a peace treaty with stern editorials. Neue Freie Presse condemns the terms as worse than expected and ruinous, while der Arbitur Zeitung says they have torn the living flesh.
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Ynverny
Vienna
Austria
Neue Frie Tresse
Cassius Poust Granted Short Home Leave During Service
Capt Cassius Voust of the 129th regiment obtained a brief home leave in Chicago after a demonstration on Monday. He spent the evening with his wife and parents in Sycamore before resuming travel to Camp Grant on Tuesday morning, continuing his long service in France.
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Cassius Voust
Jon Col. Myers
129Th
Chicago
Sycamore
France
Camp Grant
Norma Talmadge at Princess in The Probation Wife
Tonight at 7:30 and 9:00 Norma Talmadge star of the screen is featured at the Princess in The Probation Wife a highly praised photoplay. Adults 22 cents total. children 11 cents. Other reels listed include Oh You Women Greased Lightnin For Better For Worse and Daddy Long Legs among broader showings.
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Norma Talmadge
Iscreen
Princess Playhouse
Miss Talmadge
Charles Ray
Cecil B. de Mille
Dixon
Hart
Mary Pickford
Douglas Fairbanks
Monroe Salisbury
DeKalb Welcomes Returning Soldier Boys With Big Day
DeKalb plans a full day of welcome events Thursday June 12 for all military personnel in town. The program includes a Chanute Field aviator arrival, a parade led by Col. J H Jarboe, barbecue at Ellwood farm, vaudeville acts, a Pershing Park baseball game, street concerts, and a large evening dance at K C hall and Armory with three orchestras. Local civic groups and volunteers will provide hospitality and entertainment for every service member.
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DeKalb
Company A
Chanute Field
Rantoul
J. H. Jarboe
Jarboe
Locust Street
Sixth Street
Lincoln Highway
First Street
Augusta Avenue
Annie’s Woods
Ellwood Farm
Annie’s
Chicago
Pershing Park
Ravenswood
Third
Locust
Third and Locust
K. C. Hall
Fire Chief McEvoy to Attend State Convention
Fire Chief McEvoy celebrates council decision sending him to the statewide firemen convention in Kansas City this month. The gathering includes delegates from Chicago and other cities, with events beginning June 23. He looks forward to a most interesting trip and program.
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McEvoy
Kansas City
Seta
Chicago
Nois Aggregation
DeKalb
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Sora
Universal Car
Ford Motor Company
Fisk Motor Co
DeKalb, Til
Mix
City Hall
Will
Red Reign
Commercial Club
Killian
Bush Street
Wagley
A. R. Russell
Board of Local Improvements
Soldier Boys
Hiland
Hyde
Skog
Lund
Shipp
Kennedy
O. K
Chronicle Advertising
Re United
Cassius Poust
First National Bank
the First Trust & Savings Bank
DeKalb, Illinois
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