Peace Mill Grinding in Allied Reparations Note
Paris June 11 The Big Four completed the reparations section of the reply to German counter proposals and ordered printing. Allies refused to fix a sum for indemnities. Also says German peace treaty may be sent to parliaments for ratification and timelines if signed within five days. Eight Turks arrive as experts to assess Turkey's role in the war. Chancellor Renner protests the treaty. High school girls urged to attend Armory for World War soldiers welcome. Rags to be bought at Chronicle office.
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United Press
Paris
France
Big Four
Iis
German National Assembly
Vallereson
Turkey
Young Turk Party
Armory
United Cressa Gton
J. C
United States
Europe
America
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wall Street
League of Nations
J. P. Morgan
Frank A. Vanderlip
Henry P. Davidson
Elihu E. Root
Washington, D. C
Burn H. Root
Senate
Knox
Root
Williams
Germany
Republican Committee
Hitchcock
New York
Borah
Davison
Brandeger
Root Root
Brandegee
Tryne
Pibfle
Hroe
Toot
Princess presents Thomas Dixon epic The One Woman tonight
The Princess offers Mastercraft production of The One Woman with stars Lawson Butt Clara Williams Herschel Mayall Adda Gleason Thurston Hall Bennie Alexander Mary Jane Irving. Performances at 7 30 and 9 00 with price 22c adults and 11c children plus war tax. Tomorrow Charles Ray stars in Gr e a s e d Lightning and more.
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Thomas Dixon
East
Lawson Butt
Clara Williams
Herschel Mayall
Adda Gleason
Thurston Hall
Bennie Alexander
Mary Jane Irving
Soldiers Return Parade Rally At Sycamore
Large crowd joins Sycamore events honoring returning soldiers with a morning parade led by the DeKalb Military band and an afternoon program at the court house lawn featuring speakers Senator Clares Attorney Smith Major Hemenway and Mayor Brown. The day ends with free vaudeville street performances and a grand banquet followed by street dancing.
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Sycamore
Camore
Court House
Clares
Smith
Attorny Fulton
Maor Brown
Hemenway
Lhenom
Red Cross
William Russell Stars in Brass Buttons at Star Playhouse
William Russell appears in Brass Buttons at the Star Playhouse a latest success designed to amuse with a lively plot and wholesome humor. Aileen Percy co stars as the pretty girl with Douglas Sabbaths in past productions. The program includes the Sunshine comedy A Son of a Hun and a pep filled Star Orchestra. Performances start at 7:45 with ticket prices 25 cents adults 15 cents children plus war tax.
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Russein
Star Playhouse
William Russell
Aileen Percy
Douglas Sabbaths
Star Orchestra
Star Tonight
Jack Burt Returns Home as First Lieutenant
Jack Burt, now a first lieutenant in the 33rd division, returns to De Kalb after serving in the English army and the Texas officers training program. He plans to pursue local employment once discharged and is accompanied by Mrs. Burt.
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Jack Burt
Jiwe
Company A
Texas
Burt
DeKalb
Germany Moderates Answer to Peace Talks
Berlin dispatch reports the German government shifts from a no sign policy to a more moderate stance on the peace treaty amid internal unrest. War Minister Noske keeps guards ready as demonstrations loom for Spartacist leader Rosa Luxemburg’s funeral following her body’s recovery from the Landwehr canal.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Noske
Rosa Laxenburg
Landwehr Canal
Jack Carr Back in Town After Illness and Recovery
Jack Carr, an employee of the A and 10 tee line, is again about town after a serious appendicitis operation. His family and friends feared for his health, but he says he hopes to return to work soon and avoid further sick leaves if luck holds.
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Ack Carr
The
A & 10
Tee Line
Carr
Old Man Hoodoo
Hiland School Closes Friday With a Picnic
Hiland school just east of the city closes tomorrow for the summer. Miss Grace Hiland will sponsor a picnic for the pupils to end the year’s work. She is expected to resume teaching there in the fall when school opens again.
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Hiland
Grace Hiland
Dentists Gather for Fox River Valley Meeting at Kishwaukee
About fifty dentists from across the district attended the Fox River Valley society gathering at Kishwaukee Country Club in De Kalb. Members and wives enjoyed talks on practice, golf, and social time despite rain. A banquet for roughly fifty was planned, with plans for an in town drive. A full report is expected in Friday's paper.
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Fox River Valley Society
Kishwaukee Club
de Kalb
Kishwaukee Country Club
DeKalb
Fox River Valley
Som
Orange Tree With Fruit Attracts Attention on North Fourth
A dwarf orange tree with several real oranges draws crowds on North Fourth Street between the Swansumn and Albert Johnson homes. The plant, kept indoors in winter, has been in the family for years.
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North Fourth Street
Swansumn
Albert Johnson
Telegraphers Strike Sparks Conflicting Reports Across U S
Nationwide telegraphers walkout looms as 40 000 to 50 000 operators may strike. Western Union reports no quitters while Postal and Memphis leaders claim widespread walkouts. Chicago New York Philadel phia and other cities show varied activity and disputed counts as officials seek to confirm numbers and assess impact.
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United Press
New York
York Western Union
Western Union
Postal
The
Thomas
International
Chicago
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies
Commercial Telegraphers Union of America
F. Campbell
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
United States
Campbell
Reynolds
the Postal
Konnenkamp
Telegraphers’ Union
Jones
Chicago Western Union
Philadelphia
Miller
Pittsburgh
Horton
Washington
Memphis
Newark
St. Louis
Detroit
C. H. MccEliiatch
New Orleans
Kannenkamp
Jacksonville
Pla
Tampa
Wilmington
N. C
Augusta
Charliotte
N.C
Charleston
Atlanta
Norfolk
Birmingham
Pensacola
Knoxville
Tenn
N. Y
De Kalb urged to decorate for tomorrow’s affair
People of DeKalb are urged by the decorating committee to adorn the town in every way and display flags early in the morning for visitors. Lincoln Highway merchants plan to present polished store fronts as part of the decorations, inviting residents to contribute any additional decorations.
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DeKalb
Lincoln Highway
LATTIN RETURNS HOME HEALTHY FOR WAR EVENTS
Percy Lattin, a member of the 129th regiment band, arrived yesterday in civilian clothes and in fine health. He plans to stay for the big event tomorrow and reflects on the sacrifices of home folks and the soldiers in France.
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Percy Lattin
Lattin
129Th
France
Autos banned on Third Street near vaudeville stand
Chief of Police Riddell announced cars will be prohibited on Third Street between Oak and Lincoln Highway to keep two blocks free for crowds around the new vaudeville stand at Third and Locust. Extra officers will enforce the order and aid public compliance.
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Riddell
Third Street
Oak
Lincoln Highway
Third
Locust Street
Labor Against Prohibition in the Nation
The resolutions committee of the American Federation of Labor reported a Seattle led measure opposing prohibition. United Press sources say Pacific coast delegates seek to curb power held by Samuel Gompers and the federation's executive council.
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United Press
Atlantic City i
Resolutions Committee
American Federation of Labor Today
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Samuel Gompers
Federation
Aviator Hassell to land near city for clothing shipment arrival
Mayor and city officials join a welcome party for Lt. Hassell as his plane arrives with Se and Clothes from Alfred Decker Co for Vaile & O Malley. The 100 pound shipment will be unloaded at Bradt farm and the entourage returns to town for a forenoon parade before continuing to Dixon and Rockford.
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John G. Davy
Commercial Club
John W. Cook
Normal School
Bradt
B. R. J. Hassell
Vaile & O'Malley
Alfred Decker & Co. Company
Hassell
Dixon
Vaile & O’malley
Rockford
Maywood
Alfred Decker & Cohn Company
DeKalb
Memorial salute at Annie's Woods for fallen soldiers
It is suggested that tomorrow afternoon near 2:00 PM all present at the large gathering in Annie's Woods uncover and stand at attention for two minutes to honor the brave army and navy men who gave their lives for their country on the great occasion.
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Annie’s Woods
Henry R. Rathbone
Army
Navy
Mr. Rathbone
Third
Locust
Knights of Columbus
The
Elks
DeKalb
DeKalb Township
De Kalb Plans Big Homecoming for Returning Soldiers
De Kalb township readies a full day of celebration for veterans with 10 o clock aviation overviews from Rantoul field and a parade on Locust street. A noon barbecue serves 4000 pounds of beef while Red Cross serves doughnuts and coffee. A civic program features Mayor Wagley, Dr. Cook, and Hon. Rathbone followed by baseball, vaudeville, aviation stunts, band concerts, and dances through the night.
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Rantoul Field
DeKalb
Locust Street
DeKalb Township
Annie’s Woods
Red Cross
Frank E. Wagley
John W. Cook
Henry R. Rathbone
Barber shops set for Wednesday night hours over holiday
Owing to a patriotic holiday on Thursday June 12 barber shops will stay open Wednesday evening until 11 p m and close all day Thursday. Excluded is the McCaulley shop in the Arlington Hotel and listed owners William Jackson Charles Morehead Clyde Morea Jack Dims Ed Sam Miller Charles Lewis Mike Kartaski.
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McCaulley
Arlington Hotel
William Jackson
Charles Morehead
Clyde Morea
Jack Dims Ed
Sam Miller
Charles Lewis
Mike Kartaski
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Chronicle Office
Charles Ray
Monroe
Elsie Ferguson
Cecil B. DeMille
Meteor Club
Sora
f.Co.b
Fisk Motor Co
DeKalb, Ill
Jack Carr
Thomas Lamont
Morgan Fem
International Red Cross Organization
Iret
Senator Williams
Thomas Olson
AIR Express
Socrates
First National Bank
the First Trust & Savings Bank
DeKalb, Illinois
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