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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1920

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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.

Biting Criticism of Wilson at Republican Convention

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.

United Press Chicago United States Senator Lodge Mass Presidenon Wilson Lodge Republican Congress Senate Federal Reserve Farmers’ Loan Army

The Day She Paid and Aint Nature Wonderful At The Theatre

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.

Francelia Billington Charles Clary Pannie Hurst Eddie Lyons Lee Moran

Road Work Stalled West of DeKalb Over Cement Shortage

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.

DeKalb

Mountain Ash Welch Male Concert Choir Charms at Methodist Church

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.

Death of Mrs Andrew Heath Shocks DeKalb Friends

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.

Augustana Hospital Chicag Andrew Heath Heath Underwen Dekhal Chiesxn Mrs. Heath DeKalb

Militia Company M Moves to Ronan Block

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.

Ronan Company M Ballou Amory Wasser Swiss Bellow

Tourists Abound On Local Highway This Summer

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.

DeKalb Alder States

John Harris Dies At Home In Nebraska

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.

John Har Harris DeKalb Abo J.C. McGirr St. Mary’s Church TeKalb Nebraske

DeKalb Residents Head to Chicago Convention

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.

DeKalb Chicago Colliseum

Weather forecast for DeKalb Illinois

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.

Powell’s Drug Store DeKalb Illinois

Warrant Sought After Stabbing Incident at Card Game

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.

Alex Latti Sycamor Alex Kole Keuusela

Normal Team Plays Aurora Road Trip This Afternoon

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.

Patl Aurora Agron College Neste Toeat Lewis Inetitmie Tem Chicago Gliddenfield Noraal Hich Clis

Bridge Road Work Near Maple Park Ready Soon

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.

Heyworth Haw Jas Iqund Jarboe Maple Park Sycamore Puller

Vassar Swiss Folks Busy on Remodeling Armory

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.

Adams Samuel Adams Virginia Herrivon Mississippi Republic Washington Gillett Congress Massachusetts Coolidge W. J. Bailey Kansas Oll House of Representatives Vassar Vasseur Swiss

High School Trophies Display At Lincoln Inn

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.

Lincoln Inn Echort

Knights of Columbus Present spirited minstrel show

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.

Knights of Columbus St. Mary's Hall Frank F. Kells Martin Donnelly Earl Kennedy Earl Stewart John McCormick Robert McCormick A. L. Wildley al Cross Albert Schoo Mike Martin Donnelly Russ Russel Wildey Miss Good Gen Ryan George George ‘Hanrahan John Ryan Earl Misner Joe Hart Mr. Ryan Lodge George Masterson Paul Donnelly Bernadine DeGrave Virginia Mahar Chicago Russell Wildey DeKalb The Knights Rista Johsoon Alex Lathi Matt Hemani

Rista Johnson Not the Owner of Peel Hall

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.

Rista Johnson Peel Hall C. H. Wilcox Rockford Barth City Camp

Cadets End Drills Until Fall Term Ends

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.

Boy Scouts Postpone Meeting Again Over Venue

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.

BOY Scouts

National Republican convention opens in Chicago

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.

United Press Coliseum Chicago Ill

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