Americans Repulse Two German Attacks at Front
On the triage front between Bouresches and Torcy the Americans repulsed two German assaults, taking 50 prisoners including a captain and capturing machine guns. West of Montdidier a lull persists with heavy bombardment causing German losses. a German prisoner aided an American officer wounded by shell fire and guided him to safety.
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United Press
Maine
Bouresches
Torcy
Montdidier
Bosche
Leutenant
Hunger Again Is Big Menace to Austrians
A Vienna Arbiter Zietung staff correspondent reports that the political and economic crisis in Austria Hungary deepens. He says food shortages worsen beyond Germany, and promises from the January strike labor pledge were not fulfilled.
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United Press
Stockholm
Sweden
Austro Hungary
Vienna Arbiter Zietung
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Passengers Report Sight of Big German Sub Near Capes
Passengers arriving in New York report sighting a large German submarine about 300 miles off the American coast westbound. The vessel carried two deck guns and did not halt the liner. It is believed to be the U boat that looted a Norwegian steamer off Virginia and is returning to Germany with cargo.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
Virginia
Germany
Chief Warns City On Circus Day Invasion Risks
Chief of Police Riddell asks Chronicle readers to safeguard homes when they are left unattended during circus day. He urges households to bolt doors, hide valuables, and secure properties to deter possible robberies by local and out of town individuals.
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Riddell
the Chronicle
Leland Whitgrove Named Midshipman At Naval Academy
Local friends report that Leland Whitgrove has passed the entrance examination for the Naval Academy at Annapolis. He will enter as a midshipman, the naval course now shortened to three years with active duty at the end.
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Leland Whitgrove
Leland
Mad dog scare prompts quick police response on Lincoln Highway
An excited call to the police morning rush led Officer Rowe to Tenth street and Lincoln Highway where a reported mad dog roamed. He sped to the scene and found the animal was a beagle lost and yapping. no casualties resulted.
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Tenth Street
Lincoln Highway
Rowe
North Side Families Grow Early Garden Staples
The T. J. Martin and Mrs. Jack Buckingham households say the north side should share credit for early gardening. They report fresh peas and potatoes from their gardens today.
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T. J. Martin
Jack Buckingham
Flag Raising Planned at Two American Steel & Wire Plants
Tomorrow two flag raising programs will be held for American Steel and Wire employees. East and west mills meet in the Tenth street warehouse, while the north plant hosts north and south works. Activities include patriotic songs, pledge readings, recitations, and speeches by Prof. S J Vaughn and Prof. C W Whitten.
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American Steel & Wire Company
East
West Mills
Tenth Street
North Plant
North
South Works
S J. Vaughn
Normal School
C. W. Whitten
Township
America
Steel Company
Casualty List Nears Home for DeKalb County
The war department casualty lists move closer to home with Rockford and Batavia youths named among the seriously wounded. Several Illinoisans are listed in the current report, signaling broader impact on local communities.
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War Department
DeKalb County
Rockford
Batavia
Mrs Carlson Taken Home to Chicago After Illness
An ambulance carried Mrs Carlson of Chicago from Ingolf Dane’s home to the train yesterday at noon. Her arrival here woke her, and her condition led doctors to advise her return to Chicago.
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Sitor
Chicago
Local man chosen head of association in Chicago district
Dr. H. G. Wright was elected president of the Phi Alpha Gamma Fraternity Alumni Association of the Chicago district at the annual meeting and banquet held last evening at the Union League Club in Chicago.
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H. G. Wright
Phi Alpha Gamma Fraternity
Chicago
Union League Club
Former DeKalb Woman Changes Her Address
Local readers learn that the J. N. Casady bond concern has moved from Council Bluffs IOWA to Des Moines. Casady married Mrs. McElwain in DeKalb several years ago.
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DeKalb
J. N. Casady
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Des Moines
Casady
McElwain
Poincaré Sends Word to Wilson on Anniversary
On the anniversary of American troops arrival in France, President Poincaré sent a message to President Wilson praising American efforts and extending congratulations. The message comes from Paris on June 13.
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United Press
Paris
France
Poincarre
Wilson
Germans Repelled At River Natz In French Counterattack
Paris dispatch reports French forces halted German progress on the eastern wing of the Oise front with a counterattack crossing the Natz river. On the Marne front American and French troops repelled a German assault at Bouresches and Belleau Wood inflicting heavy losses. Haig noted raids near Arras and Moris with prisoners taken and Woods positions improved. Campeigne civilian evacuation finished with thousands of refugees arriving by train.
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Paris
France
Oise
Aross
Natz
Marne
Bouresches and
Belleau Woods
London
England
Flanders
Arras
Field Marshal Haig
Moris
Dickenbach Lake
Aspley Paris
Campeigne
Catholics to Rebuild Rochelle Church After Fire
Rochelle Catholics plan immediate reconstruction after a blaze. What remains will be used, with a larger church expected to open by early fall. Insurance adjusters assessed the loss at about $10,000.
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Rochelle
Rochelle Catholic Society
Submarine in Sharp Chase of Yank Ship
Captain Wade of the Edward Pierce reports two hours of shell fire and a submarine chase near Cape Henry. The ship outdistanced the U boat after at least 12 shells and two torpedoes were fired during the pursuit.
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United Press
Norfolk
Wade
Edward Pierce
Cape Henry
New Pastor to Arrive in Early July for Congregational Church
Rev. Frank M. Webster of Paxton will preach on the first Sunday in July at the Congregational church. His family plans to move here early next month as Webster accepted the call several weeks ago and is highly regarded by the local congregants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Webster
Paxton, I
Webster
Congregationalis
Synod President L A Johnston Dies During Convention
During the fifty ninth annual Augustana Lutheran synod meeting in DeKalb Dr. L A Johnston longtime president since 1911 died at his St Paul home after years of ill health. He was held in high esteem by local residents and many DeKalb people knew him well.
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Augustana Lutheranynod
L. A. Johnston
Synod
St. Paul
DeKalb
Troop Train Passes Through DeKalb Overnight
A 16 car troop train loaded with soldiers halted near DeKalb last night around midnight. Locals say they do not know the origin or final destination of the traveling men.
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DeKalb
The Casualty List
Washington D C June 13 One hundred eighty eight casualties were reported to the war department today divided as follows Killed in action 14 dead from wounds 9 dead from disease 4 dead from aero plane accident 1 dead from accident and other cause wounded severely pT wounded degree undetermined 11 missing in action 4 From Illinois Died from disease Wallace Fowler Glasgow wounded severely Leslie E Ewing Chicago Edward Prill Chicago Dean H Walter Rankin Anthony Karns Chicago Edward Barry Rockford Thomas Devens Chicago Thomas Maher Batavi Tommie Noack Chicago Joseph E K Person Murphysboro Frank Stevens Chicago Mare Sunderland Grayville
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Illinois
Wallace Fowler
Glasgow
Leslie E. Ewing
Chicago
Edward Prill
Dean H. Walter
Rankin
Anthony Karns
Edward Barry
Rockford
Thomas Devens
Thomas Maher
Batavi Tommie Noack
Joseph EK. Person
Murphysbor
Frank Stevens
Mare Sunderland
Grayville
Major Wagner Returns From Panama Zone
Major Elvin Wagner son of Mrs H H Wagner arrives back in the United States after years in Panama with the 46th Infantry at Camp Sheridan Montgomery Alabama. Mrs Wagner and the children stay in New York awaiting an apartment. He has long sought active service and has served in the regular army for years.
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Elvin Wagner
H. H. Wagner
States
Panama
46Th Infantry
Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Ala
Walter Hay Emerges as Candidate for County Treasurer
County circles report that James Scott has withdrawn from the treasurer race and that former Circuit Clerk Walter Hay will seek the position. Hay’s announcement appears in several county papers as the race shifts.
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James Scott
Walter Hay
Lodge Memorial Services Set Sunday at Castle Hall
Pythian Sisters will hold memorial services Sunday at Castle Hall at two o clock. Relatives and friends of deceased sisters with Knights of Pythias and families are invited. Graves will be decorated on Sunday with committees visiting cemeteries in Sycamore and DeKalb.
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Pythian
Castle Hall
Knights of Pythias
Sycamore
DeKalb
Germans Seize Russian Territory Threats and Plans
United Press dispatch from Stockholm notes Bolsheviki mistrust foreign policy as Germany underpins the regime shift. It reports 40 000 German troops in Finland and a 100 000 man army under arms for possible action on the Murmansk peninsula or Petrograd amid peace talks with Ukraine.
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United Press
Stockholm
Sweden
Germany
Tehitcherin
Brest Litovsk
Mirbach
Ukraine
Finland
Murland
Petrograd
Draft law to widen ages to 21 to 45 or 49 forecast
United Press report from Washington says the War Department will seek changes in the draft law to include all men aged 21 to 45 or 49. The measure would align with Britain and aid the inter allied draft treaty and is expected to be introduced in the December short session.
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War Department
Britain
Unique Henrys Rig Heads Toward Pacific Coast
A distinctive Henry factory rig passed through DeKalb on its route from Toledo to the Pacific coast. The vehicle carries a complete portable home atop the chassis with bunks chairs kitchen stove and wash facilities. A man and wife travel with plans to camp along the trail and pace the journey.
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DeKalb
Toledo
Ohio
Pacific Coast
Thief Steals 26 Chicks From Meadowlands Home
Thieves entered the Meadowlands residence of Mrs. Carl Wildenradt last night and took 26 of the 52 baby chicks she had been raising. Mrs. Wildenradt is alone with her children as her husband and private Hans Wildenradt are away. She condemns the thief as a mean person and notes her ongoing work in the garden and chick rearing under difficult spring conditions.
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Carl Wildenradt
Meadowlands
Draft lottery expected in Washington around June sixteenth
Questionnaires for men registered for the draft a week ago have been received by the DeKalb draft board. They are being numbered and the mailing date is not yet announced. The drawing is anticipated to take place in Washington around June 16.
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DeKalb
Draft Board
Washington
Farewell for Soldier Boys in DeKalb County
The Chronicle reports a courthouse lawn demonstration for drafted soldiers tomorrow at ten. Senator Adam C. Cliffe directs the program with Rev. Lewis of Sandwich delivering a patriotic address. Attendees urged to participate as DeKalb residents prepared to bid farewell to Ernest Brown Charles Beach Harry Barron George Jespersen Mike Polonus Joseph Oschida Herbert Harms and others bound for Valparaiso Kansas City and Ind universities auto schools and preparatory programs.
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Adam C. Cliffe
Lewis
Sandwich
DeKalb
Valparaiso
Ind
University
Ernest W. Brown
Pamore
Charles H. Beach
Sycamore
Rahe Auto School
Kansas City
Harry C. Barron
George S. Jespersen
Mike J. Polonus
Joseph Henry Oschida
Herbert C. Harms
Bridal Party Tips Over Car During Pursuit on Lincoln Highway
A bridal party chase ended when Harry Dunleavy's car tipped on Normal road near Lincoln highway after brakes failed. Mr and Mrs Clemens Kirchner and guests escaped with minor scratches and a toppled top and windshield, no serious injuries reported.
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Clemens Kirchner
Harry Dunleavy
Lincoln Highway
Cus Ison
Problem for Keenest Mind About Adjoining Building
A tangled land dispute surrounds a building adjoining the Knights of Columbus property. The Knights own about six feet of the land where the old structure stands, while B C Knodle owns the building and the First National Bank holds the rest of the land and several feet under the Hiland paint shed. The plan to cut the building in two may not fit city ordinances, and a resolution is pending.
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Knights of Columbus
Knights
B. C. Knodle
First National Bank
Hiland
Treasurer Refuses to Pay Funds in Fergus Suit
County Treasurer Charlie Pond declines to issue payments on several pre sented warrants saying no legal basis exists. Amounts include 200 for Soldiers Relief society 2000 for exemption board expenses and 500 for a county organizational commission. Possible action planned to address legal objections.
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Charlie Pond
Fergus
Soldiers’ Relief Society
De Kalb County Votes to Put Tuberculosis Sanitarium on Ballot
De Kalb County Board of Supervisors closed session approved placing a tuberculosis sanitarium proposal on the next general election ballot. The measure originated from a petition organized by Anti Tuberculosis groups. The board also sent John H. Jarboe to Springfield for the Lincoln Highway bids opening. Bids are being advertised.
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de Kalb
John H. Jarboe
DeKalb
Springfield
Lincoln Highway
Ilinois
Thrift Stamp Drive Planned Meeting Tonight
Sycamore hosts a meeting this evening of township chairmen from the recent thrift stamp drive. They will plan the resumption of the drive on June 28 to raise the county deficit and attempt to secure any extra needed funds. Dr H G Wright, DeKalb chairman, will represent the city.
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Sycamore
H. G. Wright
DeKalb
Injured Woman Improves After Sunday Car Accident
Mrs. Marvin, injured when her arm broke in an automobile crash last Sunday morning, remains in considerable pain but is progressing. Doctors have set the fractures and she is reported doing as well as can be expected.
Souvenir From Camp Douglas Arrives For Local Soldier
Wes Snyder received an illustrated souvenir of Douglas Arizona sent by Louis D. Larson and Arthur Sullivan of Troops C and IT of the 308th Engineers at Camp H. J. Jones. The gift came from the soldiers stationed in Arizona.
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Wes Snyder
Douglas
Ariz
Louis D. Larson
Arthur Sullivan
Clare
308Th Engineers
Camp
H. J. Jones
Appellate Court Bench Reappointed in Illinois Second District
The Illinois Supreme Court announced the reappointment of the three appellate judges for the second district. The judges are Dorrance Dibbell of Joliet Duane J Carnes of Sycamore and John M Niehouse of Peoria.
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Supreme Court of
Ilinois
Dorrance Dibbell
Joliet
Duane J. Carnes
Sycamore
John M. Niehouse
Peoria
Salvation Army War Fund Drive Aims For DeKalb Quota
DeKalb's five wards organize under captains to canvass for the Salvation Army War Fund. A city hall meeting set house-to-house solicitation starting today with a $400000 state drive and DeKalb allotment of $1800. No delays will hinder finishing by Saturday midnight.
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DeKalb
Salvation Army
RK. T. Smith
War Department
Washington
Wilson
General Pershing
Salvation Army War Fund
Orville Shipman
First National Bank
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Bulletin
Synod Read
Major Wagner
Panama Zone
LODGE
Russia
Bolscheviki
Court House
Arizona
Aurora
Leroy Wallace
Clyde Lees
Merle Wallace
Howard Watson
Leslie Wallace
Gordon Watson
Flw.greenaway
First National Bank and
First Trust & Savings Bank of
DeKalb, Ill
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