Lodge Delivers Keynote at Convention at Coliseum
Lodge delivers keynote address at a convention held at the Coliseum amid discussions on Article 10. The event drew attendees from various groups and featured remarks on policy and unity.
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
1
Lodge delivers keynote address at a convention held at the Coliseum amid discussions on Article 10. The event drew attendees from various groups and featured remarks on policy and unity.
Senator Lodge, serving as temporary chair, denounces President Wilson and his supporters in a fierce keynote, urging a Republican push for postwar reconstruction and a decisive shift away from Wilsonian policies. He catalogs Congress’s wartime and postwar measures and blasts Wilson’s Mexican policy and domestic governance.
Star Francelia Billington stars with Charles Clary in The Day She Paid, adapted from Pannie Hurst’s Cosmopolitan story Oats for the Women. Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran star in Aint Nature Wonderful. International News shows current events. Performances at 7:30 and 9:00. Adults 20c, Children 10c, war tax.
No work is being done on the road west of DeKalb because no cement is available. Supplies seem plentiful but transportation is lacking. The road has been graded and remains in rough condition until cement arrives, halting progress.
A Welsh coal miner choir of about a dozen men delighted the Methodist church audience with a varied program. The Mountain Ash Welch Male Concert Choir impressed with rich voices and strong stage presence, though all members are non professional singers trained by festival competition.
News of Mrs Andrew Heath's death at AuguStana hospital in Chicago spreads through DeKalb. She underwent surgery Sunday. doctors failed to save her. Born April 9 1886 in DeKalb she leaves husband Andrew Heath and daughter Louise. Funeral plans uncertain as city observes a half holiday Thursday with local events and interclub golf plans forming.
Militia Company M relocates today from Armory quarters to the Ballou building after Wasser Swiss acquires the Armory. Remodel work in the new central location in the Bellow building has been completed recently.
A flood of travelers passes through the city as DeKalb residents plan summer trips. Roads remain in good condition and are described as safe for driving.
John Harris, known in DeKalb lineage, died at his Nebraska home after a long illness. He was about 70 years old and had lived in DeKalb previously. The body was sent to J.C. McGirr’s home for funeral arrangements with services planned at St. Mary’s Church tomorrow at ten o’clock.
A portion of DeKalb residents travel to the Colliseum for the convention opening. Several local businessmen plan to attend and anticipate Thursday as a big day amid growing interest and activity in the week.
The Cyclo Stormograph at Powells Drug Store shows the DeKalb forecast for the next 24 hours as fair and warmer. Possible local thunderstorms are expected tonight and Wednesday.
Local report states Alex Latti, injured by a stabbing during a card game yesterday, seeks a warrant for his wife on charges related to money. He believes she ran away with Kole Keuusela and is actively pursuing her whereabouts as investigations unfold.
The Normal base Patl team traveled to Aurora to face Agron College this afternoon in the penultimate game of the season. They have lost only one game this season against college clubs and aim for a victory before the final match with Lewis Institute of Chicago next Saturday on Glidden Field.
Contractor Heyworth reports cement laid on the haw road edge of park bridge area. Colonel Jarboe expects the structure usable within a week. Men continue sediment work west of the bridge near Maple Park with further improvements planned. Jarboe praises Commissioner Puller for the smooth, boulevard like paving.
The Vasseur Swiss company is remodeling the Armory and has begun by removing and relocating seats to the high school to provide more seating. The job will take at least two days before remodeling resumes with changes to fit their needs.
Display of school trophy cups celebrates baseball basketball cadet corps and debating teams from the past four years. Cups show names of teams and men who won them, drawing student popularity at the Lincoln Inn exhibit.
The Knights of Columbus staged a lively minstrel show at St. Marys Hall drawing about 1000 spectators. Director Frank F Kells led a program featuring Martins Donnelly Earl Kennedy Earl Stewart John McCormick and George Hanrahan with musical numbers by Bernadine DeGrave Virginia Mahar and Russell Wildey. A late act The Peanut Vendor and a Chicago connection were highlighted and audience approval was strong.
District Deputy C H Wilcox of Rockford will visit Barth City Camp M W A this evening in hopes of improving attendance and member involvement at Peel Hall events.
Cadets conclude drills with end of school term and will likely reform in the fall. They have shown strong progress since starting, becoming proficient in drill work and target practice. The unit has earned a notable reputation for their quick, sharp drill routines.
The Boy Scouts delay their planned meeting citing lack of a meeting place. Officials say several sites are under consideration but owners do not yet act, forcing postponement of tonight’s exam schedule.
The 1920 National Republican convention begins with Will Hays presiding as delegates assemble amid tight security and suffrage protestors. Key figures emerge including Lodge as temporary chair and New York figures like Butler Roosevelt Jr. mingle as crowds press toward the opening hour.
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