Allies Take Initiative On Marne Front In Frontline Push
Allied forces assumed the initiative on the Marne battle front as German resistance weakened. French communique cites two German retreats with 150 prisoners taken and intensified cannonading on both wings. Separate reports note repulsed raids near Miramencourt and a protracted clash in Lorraine with American patrols inflicting losses.
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United Dressy
Paris
France
Marne
London
England
Mir Ianecourt
Field Marshal
Haig
Toyelles
D. C
Lorraine
Pershing
Germains
Open Meeting Of Alumni At DeKalb High School
The DeKalb Township High School Alumni plans an open meeting at the high school auditorium on Friday evening June 7 at eight o'clock. Julian B Arnold will speak, sharing wartime insights and aims to oppose Germanism. The event is free and open to alumni friends and the public.
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Julian, B. Arnold
DeKalb Township
Arnold
Baker seeks funding for 16 coastal air defense stations
United Press reports Secretary Baker asked Congress to add 16 coastal aerial defense stations to the fortification bill to guard against submarine and air attack. Estimated cost is 1 million dollars per station, with 13 on the Atlantic coast. Sites already chosen, construction possible within six weeks after funds become available. Baker briefed the House Appropriations subcommittee amid a 7 billion dollar appropriation debate.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Baker
Atlantic
House Appropriations Committee
Knights of Pythias Election of Officers Tonight
At the regular meeting of the Knights of Pythias the semi annual election of officers will occur with one candidate to be assigned the first rank. A large attendance of members is requested.
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Knights of Pythias
Reguar
Casualty List Reports 34 Names from War Department
Washington on June 6 issued a war department casualty list detailing 34 names. Seven killed in action, three dead from wounds, four dead from disease, four dead from accident or other causes, twelve wounded severely, one wounded undetermined, four wounded slightly, and one missing in action. Includes Corp H Bartell Dundee MI and Private David Stromberg Chicago. Sergeant Charles J Jeraud Peor IA and Private Flemming McG Forsman Bardolph AL reported KIA May 30, also previously severely wounded.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Corp
H. Bartell
Dundee
David Stromberg
Chicago
Charles J. Jeraud
First Events of the Season at Kishwaukee Course
The season opens with a Thursday event at Kishwaukee for Old Boye and Director cups qualifying. The next Thursday Sterling visits for the first Interclub match, followed by that week’s dinner contest.
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Kishwaukee
Plans for Sendoff of DeKalb Naval Trainees
DeKalb and DeKalb County youth prepare for departure to the Great Lakes naval training station with a morning demonstration at 7 30. The DeKalb Military band will play and F W Whitgrove will speak before the boys report at the post office building, as Prof S J Vaughn and local Red Cross leaders address the crowd and Barth City quartet provides music.
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DeKalb Military Band
F. W. Whitgrove
DeKalb
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Harald Robertson
Sycamore
National Army Service
S. J. Vaughn
Normal School
DeKalb Red Cross
Barth City Quartet
Liner Kenilworth Castle Damaged in Mine or Sub Attack
Atlantic port report of the Kenilworth Castle arriving from a South African port in a damaged condition after a collision with a heavy object or possible mine. Many crew and passengers lost, lifeboats abandoned, some survivors rescued by destroyers as the ship rode through flooding before settling on an even keel. Also note secret service spy hunt at Lewes Delaware with suspected female involvement and a closed port.
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United Press
Atlantic
Kenilworth Castle
Mur Vy Arturn
Lewes
Delaware
Secret Service
Delaware Capes
Fire station now has a cow arrested for trespass
After days of complaints in the northeast, Fire Chief McEvoy and Policeman Rowe captured a cow using a public safety wagon. The cow resisted, was roped, then turned over to a keeper at the fire station for safekeeping. The incident notes a farmer fireman requirement to milking and tending animals.
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Olice Department
McEvoy
Rowe
Ste
Henry Seix Dog Attacked Children
A bull dog owned by Henry Seix of Maplewood Avenue was shot by Policeman Rowe after it bit a child near North Tenth Street. The owner was later identified by the chief of police. The child suffered leg and hand injuries not considered serious but painful.
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Henry Seix
Maplewood Avenue
Rowe
North Tenth Street
Large Tama Iowa Dam Failure Delays Trains
A large dam above Tama Iowa broke yesterday morning sending a three foot wave down the Iowa River and delaying traffic on several railroads through the region. The Northwestern line reports many through trains behind schedule with some due yesterday still not arrived this morning. Want ads say deliver the goods.
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Tama
Iowa
North Western Line
Iowa River
First Concert of the Season by De Kalb Band Tonight
The De Kalb band debuts at Huntley Park this evening under director Swanson with a full open air program. The group, practicing twice weekly for months, offers selections including America First, Champion Overture, Italian Waltz, and Remick’s Hits, ending with the Star Spangled Banner.
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DeKalb
Huntley Park
Swanson
Overture
Tareman
Trompone
Jane
William Wassim
Ball
Sullivan
Soldier Boys Headed From Camp Thomas to Camp Gordon
Local friends receive letters from Dale Leifheit detailing that his detachment began at Camp Thomas Kentucky and landed at Camp Gordon Mississippi. Troops reached Louisville and were ordered to pack for shipment to Camp Gordon. DeKalb boys will share addresses once settled.
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Dale Leifheit
Camp Thomas
Camp Gordon
Miss
Louisville
DeKalb
Harris Asks Court to Reinstate Him
Arthur G. Harris of Dixon filed a petition with the court to resume the practice of law after disbarment on April 20 1916. The court referred the plea to the state bar association for consideration.
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Harris
Court
Arthur G. Harris
Dixon
Supreme Court
State Bar Association
Fifty Nine to Get Diplomas at Township High
Fifty nine seniors of Township High School will receive diplomas at the commencement in the school auditorium this evening. Invitations have been issued to hundreds. The program features patriotic themes, class memorial, musical numbers, and several effective speaking and reading pieces by students.
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Township High School
J. O. Randall
DeKalb County Registers 208 Men for Army Service
Yesterday was registration day in DeKalb county with 208 men signing up. Registrars reported the turnout lighter than expected and more registrants came from class one and ready for service, while 21st birthday filings were fewer than last year.
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DeKalb
Exemption Board
Sycamore
England Uses Postmarks for Advertising Loan Drives
Letter received by J. W. Concidine from Dr. John P. Kane in England shows the government using all media for loan promotion. The postmark reads Buy National War bonds now separate from the Woolwich English post office mark, illustrating targeted messaging.
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J. W. Concidine
John P. Kane
England
Woolwich
Banks Close at Noon for Thursday Half Holiday
Banks in the city adopt a Thursday half holiday, with all three institutions closing at 12 noon and remaining closed for the rest of the day, effective starting today during the warm spell. The change affects customers who seek afternoon transactions this week.
Salvation Army Fund Drive Signals Wartime Relief
Big meeting planned at the armory as Salvation Army officers here to raise funds outline a broad campaign. A wartime letter from Ensign Margaret Sheldon details hutment work in France with 2,500 doughnuts and 800 pancakes served in a single day. The article notes the Army’s early, ongoing support for troops since August 18, 1914, and its status as a militarized relief force.
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Salvation Army
France
General Pershing
America
Salvation Army War Office
Margaret Sheldon
Salvationists
Red Cross
Brussells
Belgium
Township High seniors replay “It Pays to Advertise” at Armory for Red Cross
Seniors of Township High announce a repeat performance of the comedy It Pays to Advertise to benefit the Red Cross. under Miss Minnie Jones and Miss Fitch direction. the show drew laughter and praise with Russell Smith and others noted for strong turns. seats at Kirchner's pharmacy go on sale Saturday for 50 cents each.
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Armory Hall
Red Cross
Kirchner’s
Minnie Jones
Township High School
Miss Fitch
Chicago
Russell Smith
Bryan Henaughan
John Hope
Marie Gross
Elver Hjessteda
Comtesse de Beaulien
Lewis MeOmber
Helen Olsten
Carter Glidden
Helen Corey
Verner Peterson
Arthur Clausen
Arthur Diedrich
Elmer Hailin
Leon Johnson
Edward Lindgren
Claude Minnegan
John Revot
Toennige
Harry Horton in Washington for training
Charles Kliber, engineer on the North Western switch engine, received a letter from Happy Horton who recently enlisted as a fireman on the switch engine. Horton went to Camp Morse Leon Springs Texas then to Camp American University Washington D C for specialized training along his line. He lists his address as Second Engineers Unit Detachment Camp American University D C.
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Charles Kliber
North Western
Banker Called to Chicago for Stamp Drive
B B Smiley vice president of DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank traveled to Chicago this morning to attend a state meeting of county chairmen for the war savings stamp drive, which did not prove successful. County chairman W W Coulins of Sycamore deputized Smiley to attend in his stead. meeting attendance was expected from chairmen statewide.
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B. B. Smiley
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
Chicago
W. W. Coulins
Sycamore
DeKalb
Highland Park hires Miss Helen Hammond as music instructor
DeKalb girl Miss Helen Hammond, a Normal graduate and longtime Highland Park teacher, has accepted the position as music instructor in two schools there. Her rapid professional progress pleases friends in DeKalb and Highland Park.
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Helen Hammond
Highland Park
Miss Hammond
Charlie Chaplin at the Princess in A Dog's Life
Everyone is urged to see Charlie Chaplin and his dog in the big laughs show A Dog's Life at the Princess tonight. Shows start at 7:15 with adults 15 cents and children 10 cents. A one night only performance promises the season's most abundant fun and laughter.
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Charlie Chaplin
Charlie
Mayor Wagley Called Away by Sister's Death
Mayor F B Wagley was summoned to Sterling after the death of his sister Mrs Rollin H Wood at her sister Mrs L G Howard's home on Freeport road three miles north of Sterling. Wood had been ill for months and underwent a major Chicago hospital operation about seven weeks earlier, returning two weeks ago. Funeral plans were not set and Wagley may be away several days.
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F. BE. Wagley
Sterling
Rollin H. Wood
L. G. Howard
Freeport Road
Postoffice Lobby to Close an Hour Earlier
Postmaster Arthur F. Hiland announces the postoffice lobby will close at eight o'clock each evening instead of nine. Clerks need not stay after seven, and lock box owners receive an additional hour of service after the general delivery window closes. The order takes effect today.
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Arthur F. Hiland
DeKalb Red Cross Chapter Praised For Quota Fulfillment
The DeKalb Red Cross shop earned a double honor after a Central division inspector praised its efficiency. Springfield division compares it closely for convenience and production, noting DeKalb consistently fills all orders on time and maintains the country’s only complete Red Cross bookkeeping system. The inspector praised the workers, especially the city’s enthusiastic ladies.
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DeKalb
Red Cross
Central Division
The
Springfield
United States
County Board Mobilizes for National Army Calls
The county board receives orders from the Marshal General’s Office for Class One men to report by June 15. Calls include 175 to Camp Grant for National Army service and multiple specialized training shifts at Valparaiso University and Sweeney School in Kansas City. A large public demonstration is expected in Sycamore on June 15 to honor the departing 201 men.
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Valparaiso University
Jeiso
Ind
Sweeney School
Kansas City
Rhea Automobile
Camp Grant
National Army Service
Secretary of Emotion Board
Sycamore
Two DeKalb Boys Enlist in Navy to Four Lakes Training
Two DeKalb youths, Charles Thompson and Harris, have enlisted in the navy. They were examined and accepted and will depart tomorrow morning for Great Lakes Naval Training with a contingent from Aurora. They sought a transfer to join the Aurora group but were unable to.
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DeKalb
Aurora
Great Lakes
Charles Thompson
Harris
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