President Brown Delivers Co Groves Address at Normal
Nearly 900 attend the normal school service in the auditorium as Dr J Stanley Brown delivers the commencement address None of us liveth to himself stressing cooperation in all endeavors The service lasts under an hour with Rev Evans Yard and Webster involved and a Treble Clef piano solo The class day exercises are underway on campus and tomorrow nights senior play Kindling will be staged in the auditorium
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Servic
B. B. Evans
W. R. Yard
F. M. Webster
Bro
Painting Tower At Electric Company Plant Nears Finish
Workers completed a first coat on the cooling tower at the electric company plant and plan a second coat. They worked after sundown from about 6 to 8 51 each day, avoiding sun exposure. the galvanizing paint will leave a shiny finish like a dollar.
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Electric Company
Pond opens for kids as summer swim site
Reports from Normal say children using the pond without proper swimming suits risk being barred. Dr J Stanley Brown originator of the idea wants the area to provide a safe place to swim, but warns he may close the pond for the summer if rules are ignored.
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J. Stanley Brown
Tim
Cement Shortage Delays West Dekalb Road Construction
Road work on the western Dekalb route is halted by cement shortages due to scarce railroad cars. Many travelers proceed slowly past the exposed concrete mixer, deemed the riskiest point, before the road resumes with cement in good condition once past the mixer.
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Western Road
Dekalb
Harding Returns to The Capital Today
Senator Warren G. Harding Republican candidate for president returns to the capital for a campaign push. Harding and Mrs. Harding say they feel fine after a strenuous week in Washington D C as they prepare for the coming campaign.
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Harding
United Press
Washington, D. C
Warren G. Harding
Hamilton enters race for Democratic vice presidency
J Hamilton Le, former senator from Illinois, announced today his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the vice presidency at a Dallas press event on June 14.
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Vey Upied Press
Dallas
Texas
J. Hamilton le
Ilinois
Actress Geraldine Farrar Stars in The Woman and The Puppet
Big sensation on screen and stage as Geraldine Farrar headlines The Woman and The Puppet at Princess playhouse. Extra special action promised with performances tonight at 7:30 and 9:10, priced 33 cents for adults and 22 cents for children including tax, with special music at all night shows.
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Geraldine Farrar
Princess Playhouse
Rock River Conference Opens at Centennial M. E. Rockford
The Rock River conference of the Methodist Episcopal church sets September 29 as opening day at Centennial church in Rockford. Bishops Bristol and Nicholson will attend with presiding duties by Bristol, noted as a premier orator, as Methodists from Rockford welcome pastors and delegates for the first equal representation session.
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Rock River
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Centennial M. 6
Rockford
Centennial Church
Las
Frank Bristol
Chattanooga, Tenn
Bristol
Rock River Conference
Thomas Nicholson
Chicago
Two Die in Eastern Road Wreck Near Albany
Two men were killed and their bodies burned after a rear end collision on the Delaware and Hudson railroad near Saratoga today. A third person was seriously injured.
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United Press
Albany, N.Y
Delaware and Hudson
Saratoga
Daylight Saving Debate Tangles Chicago Factories
Chicago faces a split over daylight saving with factories debating adoption. Rooming-house meals across shifts complicate synchronized times. Workers favor longer outdoor daylight, while some oppose. If unified, plan could proceed soon to align schedules between Chicago and other places amid growing time conflicts.
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Chicago
New Store Set to Open Here Wednesday
The cooperative organization has moved into its new location and is stocking merchandise. The store will not open to the public until Wednesday due to ongoing work. Interior has been painted white.
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Arenes Aasecration
Rioting in Korean Towns Escalates With Fatal Encounters
United Press reports continued unrest in northern Korea with Korean attackers burning and raiding Japanese towns. The latest clash left two Japanese and 24 Koreans dead as fighting spilled across the border into Chinese territory, signaling intensifying violence.
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United Press
Tokio
Japan
Korea
Elks To Initiate Fine Class Tonight
The Elks club will hold a meeting tonight to initiate 15 new members into the order. Regular business will be handled in the usual manner, followed by a light lunch after the initiation.
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Elks
The
Elks Club
Norman Davis Appointed Under Secretary of State
President Wilson today appointed Norman H. Davis of New York to the position of under secretary of state in Washington D C. The appointment announced in the capital marks a high level addition to the state department and signals a reshaping of policy staff during the administration.
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Norman Davis
Polk
United Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Norman H. Davis
New York
John Boyle Moves Into Galbraith House Today
Moving day for John Boyle as he relocates to the Galbraith house on North Street. A Knights and Ladies of Security event had been scheduled but was postponed. Chronicle ad line notes aspiration for results.
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John Boyle
Galbraith House
Knights and Ladies of Security
Need Room at School for Expanding Facilities
The local high school faces acute crowding as enrolment grows and seniors share an alternate assembly space. An architect visited to assess immediate relief and longer term expansion. With mandatory schooling laws expanding ages, demand will rise, challenging seating capacity even more once new pupils are required.
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Dome Mt Ad
Normal Takes Last Of Season From Chicago
The Normal baseball team wrapped its season with an 18 to 7 win over Lewis Institute of Chicago. Dee Kalb led early scoring, Cannon opened with a three base hit, and 11 runs crossed in the sixth inning to seal the victory. Normal finished the season with two losses and the rest wins, with football to resume in fall.
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Lewis Institute
Chicago
DeKalb
Cannon
Utah Democrats to elect unpledged national convention delegates
Ho Lake Di Minh June 14. Utah delegates chosen at the state convention would go unpledged to the national convention in San Francisco. Eight delegates and eight alternates to be elected, with W Ray as temporary chairman. A permanent state organization is a first business item.
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United Press
Ho Lake di Minh
Utah
Start Digging on Excavation for Hospital Project
Tomorrow or Wednesday excavation for the sister hospital will begin and continue intermittently. After digging, foundation work will commence. Materials are not yet on hand, but are expected to arrive by the completion of excavation to proceed with the rest of the work.
Steel Company Won’t Pay Picnic Wages
Some steel plant workers told the Chronicle the company planned to pay wages during the picnic next Wednesday. Local officials say the firm will not pay wages while the picnic is held, though employees will be entertained.
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Steel Company
Union Clothes Rule For Meeting Seats In Appleton
Delegates from multiple unions must wear at least sixty percent union made clothing to gain a seat in meetings under a PEBO regulation passed by the Trades and Labor Council in Appleton Wisconsin dated June 14. A girl is wanted at Buffalo Candy Kitchen and can apply at 168.
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Appy United
Tress Appleton
Wis
Trades and Labor Council
Buffalo Candy Kitchen
DeKalb Favors Harding as Republican Nominee
DeKalb residents crowd The Chronicle office to learn Warren G. Harding of Ohio named Republican presidential candidate. People express regret that Lowden is not the choice and feel the ticket offers a solid leader and strong vice presidential option.
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Chronicle
DeKalb
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Planting
Watson Aids Limestone Committee in Chicago Meeting
Chauncey Watson of Dekalb attended a Rock Phosphate and Limestone committee meeting in Chicago. The group outlined four months of shipments at favorable prices and analyses, with steps planned to study and improve limestone supply. Work continues on community phosphate storage to ensure adequate phosphate for the future.
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Chauncey Watson
Dekalb
Chicago
Rock Phosphate and Limestone Committee
Hitness Agricultural Association
Wet issue up to Dems at national convention in San Francisco
Democratic leaders arriving for the national convention seek to curb sentiment for repeal of prohibition. They rely on a two thirds rule to deny a wet plank and keep the party dry. Governor Edwards of New Jersey is expected to appear as the wet candidate, aided by a wet city, while party chiefs plan to control the resolutions committee.
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United Press
San Francisco
Cal
Jane
Whic Party
Edwards
New Jerjey
Resolutions Committee
Six Hour Day Latest Desire Of Federation
Organized labor plans a nationwide push to establish a six hour day with AFL backing from the convention in session in Montreal. Delegates from across the United States endorse the work day committee report, urging steady employment and reduced hours.
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United Press
Montreal
Canada
Organized Labor
Wnions
American Federation of Labor
United States
Ty T
International Typographical Union
Castle Grown Secures Colgate University Post
Castle M Brown son of J Stan fey Brown of the Normal school has accepted a position at Colgate University in Hamilton New York. He will teach economics and sociology and begins his new work soon. Friends here are proud of his success.
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Castle M. Brown
J. Stanfey Brown
Normal School
Colgate University
Hamilton
New York
DeKalb Maroons Beat Maple Park In Local Baseball Game
The DeKalb Maroons, a pickup nine from DeKalb, defeated Maple Park yesterday at Maple Park. The Maroons showcased strong pitching and fielding as they won 14 to unknown. A large crowd from Maple Park attended the match.
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DeKalb Maroons
Maple Park
Y Maroons
Maroons
DeKalb Fellows
Trox
Alumni Officers Chosen For Next Year At DRDGRE
The DRDGRE alumni association elected Mrs. Mita Love as chairman for next year. Executive committee members include Miss Hattie Cheasbro, Miss Bernice Backus, Stanley, Bush, RK, BR Chandler, and Paul Best. Entertaining committee features names starting with alphabetic first letters. Banquet and dance committee led by Mrs. Nettie Weeden Baga with Miss Eileen Milligan as secretary treasurer. Assistant committees drawn from members with last alphabet letters. Maude Nicholson spent Saturday in Chicago.
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Drdgre
Mita Love
Hattie Cheasbro
Bernice Backus
Stanley, Bush
BR. Chandler
Paul Best
Nettie Weeden Baga
Mies Eileen Milligan
Grace Wood
Elmer Margaret Wiltberger
Alumn
Charles Talbot
Allene Taylor Moreheat
Genevra Terwilliger Shipman
Jennie Wright, Hunt
Harriet Wilson Davy
Lillian Zach
Doris Wagley
Neville Terwilliger
Cora Wagner Goodyear
Louise Tyler Rankin
Assassination of Essed Pasha Shocks Paris Crowd
In Paris on June 14 a young Albanian student Avenci Rustin killed Essed Pasha former president of Albania in front of the Hotel Continental. Rustin said he hoped to defend his motive and will stand trial in civil court as Italian authorities fear international repercussions from Albanian resistance to Italian occupation.
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United Press
Paris
France
Essed Pasha
Albania
Avenci Rustin
Rustin
Rome
Jesse Pasha
Volna
Essed
Valona
Gepelina
Drashi
Mustpapha
Memal Pasha
Local steel plant teams defeated at Pleasant Street grounds
Both East and West Works teams and North and South Works teams suffered losses in baseball at the American Steel and Wire grounds on Pleasant Street. The East West squad fell 104 to an unnamed opponent, while North South was beaten 11 to 7 by Scott Street Works of Joliet.
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American Steel & Wire Company
Pleasant Street
East and West Works
Fhicazo
North and South Works
Scntt Street Works
Joliet
Kilhwaukee Country Club to Play Dixon in Inter-Club Match
Kilhwaukee Country Club members plan to travel to Dixon on Thursday for an inter-club match at the Lee County course. Handicap committee members should report availability by Tuesday night for planning. Names may be left with Milo Oakland S. M. Hunt D. A. Middleton or F. L. W. Greenaway.
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Kilhwaukee
Dixon
Lee County
Milo Oakland
S. M. Hunt
D. A. Middleton
FL W. Greenaway
Conspiracy charge brought against Swann and Pooling
New York June 14 A $1,000,000 suit was filed in United States district court charging District Attorney Edward W Swann and Assistant District Attorney John P Pooling with conspiracy to convict Gaston PL Means of murder Means had previously been charged with the murder of Mrs Mandel Robinson King widow of Chicago millionaire but was acquitted The Weather for Minors mostly cloudy with thunder showers in the north Minnie Jones leaves for Beloit Wis and other local society notes
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United Press
New York
N.Y
Edward W Swann
John P. Pooling
United States District Court
Gaston PL Means
Swann
Means
Mandel Robinson King
James Bo King
Chicago
Ex-Service Men urged to reinstate government insurance
July 1 is deadline for reinstatement of government life insurance for ex service members. Liberal terms allow reentry by paying two months’ premium and submitting an application. Consult the American Legion. meeting at Jarboe's Hall tomorrow night or call at Legion hours at the First National Bank.
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American Legion
Jarboe’s Hall
Legion Holurs
First National Bank
Three drownings at Lake Norman shock Oklahoma City
In Norman Oklahoma City June 14 T W Woodson real estate dealer his brother in law J L Green and Green s five year old daughter Ber nice were drowned while swimming in a lake near Norman. They carried their daughters on their backs as the dog played tugging at Ber nice s suit. Green sank trying to rescue his child while Woodson and Green went under. Other swimmers saved the little Woodson girl. The wives witnessed the tragedy.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
T. W. Woodson
J. L. Green
Green
Bernice
Norman
Woodson
Jewels Recovered From Traveler Robbery Case
Morristown New Jersey June 14 jewels valued at fifty thousand dollars reported stolen from Mrs Arthur Whitney while returning from the Republican convention in Chicago were recovered. A passenger on the train found the jewels wrapped in a towel and Mrs Whitney announced the recovery on arrival. The thief fled after the alarm spread.
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United Press
Morristown
Arthur Whitney
Chicago
Harding Campaign Moves to Launch 1920 Ticket
Republican leaders plan a rapid campaign start for Harding and Coolidge with five million pictures ordered for nationwide distribution. A lodge committee will coordinate notifications, while an executive panel prepares campaign rollout. Democrats expect no immediate offensive until San Francisco convention concludes. Harding aims to address the nation on a treaty plank, echoing his stance in speeches and staff discussions. He arrived at the office to a flood of congratulatory mail and telegrams.
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United Press
Republican Party
Harding-Coolidge
Harding
Coolidge
Senator Lodge
William G. McAdoo
San Francisco
Washington, D. C
Mardin
Warren G. Harding
Wilson
Notre Dame Boys Return From School Summer Home
Notre Dame graduates and nearby DeKalb youths finish school and head home for summer. Bryan Henaug Han reports John Hope and others are expected to arrive, with plans to work in local factories before returning to Notre Dame for fall term.
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Notre Dame
DeKalb
Bryan Henaughan
John Hope
Bryan
League of Nations Session on Persia Tension in Caspian Region
The League of Nations Council met in London at the Persian foreign minister's request to act as peace maker in the Caspian dispute. Bolshevik forces have bombarded Enzeli, a city formerly under General Denikine, the deposed anti Bolshevik leader.
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United Press
London
England
League of Nations Council
Caspian
Enzeli
Denikine
Rags Wanted for Clean Cotton Pieces
Chronicle seeks clean cotton rags in pieces not less than half a yard each. Ten cents per piece offered. Chronicle Office Advertising want ads prompt results.
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Chronicle
Week Enders Killed in Pere Marquette Wreck
A Pere Marquette passenger train collided head on with a standing freight near South Chicago. One dead conductor Datch Bateman of Holland Michigan and seven passengers injured. Fire, wreckage, and rescue teams described a chaotic scene as responders worked amid debris and flames.
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United Press
Chicago
Datch” Bateman
Holland Midh
Pete Marquette
Bateman
Michigan
H. W. Wolsey
St. Joe
Mich
Louise Bekkering
Carl Bradley
Grand Rapids
South Chicago Hospital
Cecelia Holliday
Michigan City
Ind
Clyde Anwaya
Pere Marquette
South Chicago
Wolf Lake
Bartuna
H. W. Worsley
St. Joseph
South Shore Hospital
Motorcycle Fans Set for Gypsy Jaunt Next Sunday
DeKalb leaders Ben Peck and George Prescott will head a statewide motorcycle outing titled the gypsy jaunt. More than 100 locals have signed up to join, with participants from area and beyond planning to assemble at Fox Lake for a premier day of riding and socializing.
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Ben Peck
George Prescott
DeKalb
Fox Lake
Japan Opposition Grows Against Great Navy Plan
Tokio June 14 opposition to Japan's creator navy policy rises as business leaders vocally oppose the income tax needed to fund the large navy bill. The dispute makes the navy plan increasingly unpopular among prominent firms and policymakers.
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United Resay
Tokio
Japan
Flaming Clue at Star Playhouse Delights All Ages
Harry Morey stars in The Flaming Clue at Star Playhouse a detective tale that avoids murder mystery tropes and adds counterfeiters. The program also features Joe Martin in Good Ship Rock and Rye. Performances at 7 30 and 9 00 with Star orchestra and war tax in effect.
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Star Playhouse
Star Theatre Today
Joe Martin
The
Star Orchestra
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Minnie Jones
Beloit, Wis
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Mons
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Mrs. Anderson
Francis Reynolds
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Washington
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