Explosion in Delaware and Hudson Coal tunnel kills many
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania an electric wire fell into a car filled with black powder triggering a tunnel explosion. About 90 bodies removed with 30 more believed trapped. Notable dead include Chuck Conners and John McCloskey. At least hundreds responded to the disaster as morgues filled and families searched for loved ones.
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United Press
Wilkesbarre
Baltimore
Delaware and Hudson Coal Company
Chuck Conners
France
John McCloskey
New York State Baseball League
Vets to Meet in Peoria for First Session
The American Legion of World War Veterans plans its state convention in Peoria with tentative dates October 17 and 18. Governing policies for the state group will be formed, pending final adoption at the national convention in Minneapolis in November.
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United Press
Springfield
American Legion of World War Veterans
Peoria
Minneapolis
Soldier Boys in Limelight at Aurora
DeKalb soldiers appeared in the Aurora Beacon News to the surprise of some. Lieutenant Sutton of Company A recalls Aurora in livelier days and Ben Rentell of Elgin attends graduation exercises amid quiet wartime pauses.
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DeKalb
Aurora
Aurora Beacon News
Sutton
Company A
Ben Rentell
Elgin
Treaty text debate fuels inquiry push in Senate
Washington officials say President Wilson was briefed on Lodge and Borah charges that the peace treaty text is in American business hands. Senator Hitchcock presses his resolution for an inquiry into how the treaty reached the United States and who holds it, as Lodge and Borah trade accusations.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Administration
Wilson
Lodge
Borah
Wahn
New York City
Hitchcock
United States
Senate
New York
State Department
Polk
Hiram Johnson
High Court to rule on 606 million road bond
Springfield Illinois June 5 The supreme court opens its June session and will likely decide the validity of the 606 million bond issue for good roads. Sangamon county circuit court upheld the act months ago and the case is on the advisement docket. Opponents filed broad objections hoping for a reversal before the road system starts. The court plans to adjourn late June.
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United Press
Springfield
Supreme Court
Sangamon County
Pease Enjoys Flight Over Aurora In Canadian Plane
Malta man Mr Pease rode with Elmer Partridge in a Curtis type aircraft Sunday. They flew 25 minutes reaching 2200 feet over the river. The pilot performed tail spins and side slips to thrill the onlookers who pressed for details of the trip.
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Pease
Malta
Elmer Partridge
Curtis
Not Guilty for James Bright in Seattle General Strike Case
James Bright was found not guilty in Seattle for his role in the February general strike, the first of 27 arrestees to stand trial today. Miss Ruby Widen, a recent Normal School graduate, will teach in Malta this month.
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United Pressd
Seattle
Wash
James Bright
Bright
Malta
Ruby Widen
Final Days for Grads at Camp Grant and Local Events
The 128th Infantry quarantine at Camp Grant ends at eight this morning after a Belvidere soldier dies of meningitis. Local celebrations resume with Henry Rathbone of Chicago invited to speak at 2 PM, aiming to finish before the varsity game. In Paris the peace talks progress toward June 12 with Turkish delegates as witnesses. Zurich reports Austrian mourning over terms. Milan visits by local residents. Commencement program at township high school closes senior year with speeches, music, and a student play. Alumni events planned for tomorrow evening.
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Rockford
Ill
128Th Infantry
Camp Grant
Belvidere
United Press
Paris
France
Toda
Sig Mour
Rom
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Zurich
Switzerland
Vienna
The
Township High School
Mendelssohn
F. M. Webster
Dorothy Lee
Victor Harris
Helen Shafer
Wendell Phillips
Willard McEwen
Italien
Mark Twain
Alina Biehl
Griez
Evelyn Stenberg
Kowalski
Barlocarpici
Sproff
Helen Johnson
Eskil Anderson
Chester Olson
Stella Shafer
Harold Henning
Kenneth Wiltberser
Edward Mayo
Prof
C. Whitten
Armory Hall
Roi Cooper Megrue
Minnie Jones
Lacey
Earl Goddard
Edwin Osenberg
Joe Spence
Georgia Garrison
Glenn Halloran
Henry Garrison
Goddard
Ralph Denby
Farwell Glidden
Billy Meekin
Jimmie
Jimmie Shannon
Willard Erickson
George
Garrison
Henry
Anne Windsor
Elizabeth Bradt
Irene Trevor
Lilly
Helen Larson
Georgiana Garrison
Laura Kylen
Lilly Trevor
Helen Hunt
Peggy Wood
Ivera Davy
Florence Jones
Untrue Fire Rumors Spark Sunset Reflections
The Chronicle reports no fire anywhere near DeKalb as rumors spread of blazes near Camp Grant Kingston and Galena. Residents chased the glow of a three hour sunset blamed on atmospheric effects possibly aided by northern lights, drawing crowds and phone inquiries statewide.
Chick Evans Coming Here For Exhibition At Bishwaukee
Chick Evans will play at Bishwaukee Country Club on Friday July 18 with Warren K. Wood of Chicago a top amateur and national title holder. Local club official Focal planning a gala event with Wood and Evans drawing many local golf fans to see two renowned players in action.
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America
Chick Ev
Bishwaukee Country Club
Warren K. Wood
Chicago
Mr. Wood
C H_ Iskowich
Iskowich
Evans
Focal Club
Wire Strike Expands As Atlanta Walkout Widens
Atlanta telephone and telegraph workers continue a city wide strike with rising numbers. Mayor Key failed to secure talks with administration officials and weighs wiring President Wilson in Paris to intervene. Washington reports President Konnenkamp warns the Atlanta dispute could spark a nationwide and Canada wide strike if not resolved promptly.
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United Press
Atlanta
Key
Wilson
Paris
Burleson
Washington, D. C
J. Konnenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers Union of America Today
United States
Canada
Star Playhouse Tonight Shows Mix and Williams double feature
Mix and Williams premiere Earl Williams in A Gentle Man of Quality and Tom Mix in Six Cylinder Love at the Star Playhouse with Star Orchestra providing music. Performances start at 7 45. Adults 25c children 16c and war tax.
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Earl Williams
Gentleman
Tom Mix
Star Playhouse
Star Orchestra
Cotton rag and knit cotton trade ad seeks buyers
Classified notice from Chronicle office seeks clean cotton rags free of buttons pins or hooks and knit cotton underwear. Payments offered per pound for rags and for knit cotton goods.
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Chronicle Office
First Month Of Strike Ends In Joliet And Valley
The first month of the moulders strike has ended with no settlement in sight. In DeKalb about 75 workers at the Standard foundry are out, while 1200 to 1500 workers are idle in other cities. Wages sought are 6.25 for a nine hour day. current is 5.25. Foundrymen offered 5.75 for nine hours under a temporary arrangement, with a plan to shift to eight hours after machinery changes. Subscribers urged to pay Home-Coming Found subscriptions to Franz Parks at First National Bank. John Boyle, chairman.
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Joliet
Fox River Valley
DeKalb
Standard Foundry
Franz Parks
First National Bank
John Boyle
Pedestrian Crash Near Armory Leaves Couple Injured
Mr and Mrs Charles Peterson of Haish avenue were struck at Kirst and Lincoln Highway while returning from the Armory. The driver sped away after the collision, leaving no license number to identify him. Mrs Peterson faces serious injuries and both victims were taken home for treatment. The incident sparks town outrage and calls for action against reckless drivers.
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Charles Peterson
Haish Avenue
Peterson
First Street
Fisk Garage
Senator Cornwell Introduces Ratification Resolution
State Senator Cornwell introduced a joint resolution in the senate for ratification of the national suffrage amendment adopted by the U S senate. Under the rule the measure lays over one legislative day.
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Springfield
Cornwell
Senate
United States Senate
Well Known Woman Buried in Michigan
From Coldwater Michigan tributes flowed for Mrs J L Curts formerly of the city well known and loved by many. A funeral service was held at five o clock at her home and a second service was held in the open before burial at Oak Grove. The Curts family long resided here with Mr Curts as city schools superintendent. Their children Boyd now secretary of the New York Trust company Paul H a Wesleyan University professor Middle Town Conn and Cordelia wife of Prof H L Kempster of ss Mo. Mrs Curts death occurred in May.
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Coldwater
Mich
J. L. Curts
Oak Grove
Curts
Boyd
New York Trust Company
Paul H
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
Cordelia
H. L. Kempster
Think Strike Will End Soon in Manitoba
Winnipeg Man June 5 Despite surface indications of renewed intensity of the general strike here leaders today were hopeful of settlement within the next 24 hours Authoritative information indicated a settlement with honor to both sides in the next few days Secretary Ernest Robinson of the general strike committee backed his prediction by telegraphing labor delegates from the entire province to appear here for settlement of the strike.
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United Press
Winnipeg
Man
Ernest Robinson
General Strike Committee
Wilsons Trip Delayed To June 15 In Belgium
Paris June 5 President Wilsons voyage to Belgium has been postponed to about June 15 at the request of King Albert who is suffering from hay fever officials said today.
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Wilsons
Paris
France
Wilson
Belgium
Albert
Ling Cavalier Headlines New Opera Star at Prine's Tonight
Ling Cavalier presents in her latest TM release Two Brides with a brief Pathe News feature after a one night showing at Prine House. The excerpt suggests a premiere mood and rising star status for the opera performer amid local entertainment.
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