Class Day on Campus Delights Normal Graduating Class
The campus held a large class day program in pageant form honoring the Class of 1920. Indians, Shabbona, and Dr J Stanley Brown appeared in scenes with faculty caricatures drawing hearty laughter. Music by Prof Annas and Vera Wis accompanied the celebration, praised as one of the best ever.
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Normal
Amocham
Shabbona
J. Stanley Brown
Brown
Lass
Annas
Vera Wis
Dentists to Attend District Meet at Mooseheart
Tomorrow dentists from the district will travel to Mooseheart for a one day convention. DeKalb and many area professionals join a program featuring band concerts ground tours and an elaborate dinner. Noted Chicago expert J W Bosworth will speak on Efficiency in the office.
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Mooseheart
DeKalb
Chicago
J W. Bosworth
Rain Falls Heavily Flooding Streets After Night’s Storm
Farmers report about three inches of rain last night which flooded streets and raised the creek to flood stage. Public works cleaned sewers a few weeks ago and drainage carried water off within twenty minutes after rainfall ended.
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Public Works
Legion to Act Upon the Next Memorial Day
The American Legion will hold a regular meeting tonight with many important items on the agenda. They plan to take over next year’s Memorial Day program and set an efficient plan in advance. The meeting will adjourn early due to the warm night.
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American Legion
Faction on Reds Appeal Not Heard Today
United Press reports in Chicago on June 15 that the appeal of Big Bill Haywood and other I W W members from penitentiary sentences was not heard today due to illness of Appellate Judge Baker.
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REDS
United Press
Chicago
Ill
Big Bil Haywood
Baker
Suffrage Loses Out in Louisiana Today
Baton Rouge La June 15 The Louisiana house of representatives rejected the resolution ratifying the federal women's suffrage amendment in a decisive vote ending the measure's hopes in the state for now.
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Louisiana
United Press
Banton Rouge
Loune House of Representatives
Farrar in The Woman and The Puppet Tonight at Princess
Geraldine Farrar’s film The Woman and The Puppet is shown at the Princess Theatre tonight for the last time at 7 30 and 9 10. Don’t miss this chance to see the star in the period drama.
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Geraldine Farrar
The
Princess
Germans Fail To Form New Cabinet In Berlin
Berlin June 15 Dr Kay Trimborn centrists and social factions hold talks to form a cabinet per President Eberts request The Majority Socialists refuse to join if the ig a is represented Volkpartei leaders signaled willingness to join Bour Boise government though in minority If Trimborn fails Ebert may ask Dr Schaffer to attempt a fourth time.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Kay Trimborn
Peoples Party
Ebert
Trimborn
Iga
Volkpartei
Bour
Boise
Minorit
Prinborn
Dr. Schaffer
Local Clerk Wins Second Prize in State Window Contest
A local clerk, Rippt, won second prize of one hundred dollars in a state wide contest for best decorated window using Kaynee merchandise. He received a telegram yesterday and the prize money is en route, expected to help cover expenses for a few days.
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Ym Rippt
Campaign to Launch Republican White House Bid
Chicago on June 15 report Western progressives back Harding and Coolidge for the presidential ticket. Will Hays prepares national committee plans and a Washington trip to finalize nominations while Harding begins formal acceptance speech prep in Washington with talks scheduled across N.E. states and Marion Ohio. Harding will keep his senate seat until March 4 and withdraw his re-election petition in Ohio.
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United Press
Chicago
Will Hays
Warren Harding
Coolidge
Hays
Wilson
Sullivan
Ind
National Committee
New York
Washington
Senator Harding
D. C
Harding
Marion
Ohio
Senate
Calumbres
Mexico Sees Harding as Friend in New Era of Ties
In Mexico City on June 1 the revolutionary government discussed the nomination of Senator Harding as Republican presidential candidate. General Obregon stated Harding would be a friend, expressing belief that peaceful U S relations would endure regardless of incoming policies.
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Mexico
City
United States
Harding
Republican Party
Alvaro Obregon
Woman May Get Place In Federation Officers
Montreal June 15 The American Federation of Labor may elect a woman vice president for the first time at its 49th annual convention. Mrs Saran Conboy of New York, representative of the textile workers union, is believed to have the best chance if plans carry. Rags Wanted Clean cotton rags in pieces not less than one half yard ten cents a pound Chronicle Office.
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United Press
Montreal
Quebec
American Federation of Labor
Saran Conboy
New York
Textile Workers’ Union
Chronicle
New third party looms from liberal factions in Chicago
Liberal leaders from the committee of 48 the labor party the noncerusan league and the single taxers plan to unite into a third party and nominate a presidential candidate with a vice president. They expect to seek Senator Robert M La Follette within five weeks and may consider Governor Frazier of North Dakota or Glen Plumb if La Follette declines. Delegates meet July 10 and 11 for conventions and a joint meeting to discuss merging forces.
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United Press
Chicago
Committee of 48
Labor Parts
Noncerusan League
Single Taxers
United States
Robert M. LaFollette
Hiram Johnson
la Follette
Lint Follette
Frazier Et North DaRote
Glen Plumb
Death takes old settler Mary Murphy in DeKalb
Mary Murphy died Sunday at her home on Leonard Avenue after a long illness. Born in Ireland 64 years ago she came to the United States at 18 and married F J O Brien with one son Sylvester. Her second marriage produced no children. She lived in DeKalb 42 years and is survived by her son, husband and three sisters. Funeral was held this morning at St Marys Church at 10 o clock.
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Mary Murphy
Leonard Avenue
Mrs. Murphy
Ireland
F. J. O'Brien
Sylvester
Murphy
DeKalb
Normal school coach Buzzard departs for Chicago study
The Normal School athletic coach Mr Buzzard has completed his term and will leave Monday for the University of Chicago to pursue graduate studies in geography and sociology on a Noyes military scholarship. His work gains praise for the baseball team this season and his successor for the summer is Mr Harris with the position reopening later.
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Buzzard
University of Chicago
Noyes
Olr
Elis
Harris
Shere
Writ of Error Sought in High Court Over Woolen Case
United Press reports that after quashing an indictment under the Levergel the government asked a writ of error today before Federal Judge Mack. The move will seek Supreme Court guidance on what defines wearing apparel and manufacturers’ cost, with a decision expected today.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
Levergel
American Avoolen Company
William M. Wood
Mack
Supreme Court
Letters for ransom come to the father
A Philadelphia mother reports five ransom letters addressed to Blakely Coughlin's father regarding the Norris Town kidnapping of the months old boy. The letters signed by "The Crank" arrived from various state locations and are believed legitimate by the father.
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United Press
Philadelpha
Conguin
Norristown
Blakely Coughlin
Jack Johnson Ordered Out of California Within 24 Hours
Unitea Press reports from San Diego on June 15 that Jack Johnson, described as a colored pugilist, has 24 hours to leave lower California. Local and American officers prepared to detain him if he attempts to flee into the United States.
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Unitea Press
San Diego
Calif
Jack Johnson
Lower California
Johnson
United States
Unkissed for Years Man Walks 427 Miles to Chicago
Kirby McTill of Topeka Kansas, famed as unkissed for 44 years, walked 427 miles to Chicago seeking two red lips he had never seen. He planned to return after meeting a judge reportedly promising to accommodate several young women seeking husbands, but the judge was out of town when McGill arrived.
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United Press
Chicago
Kirby McTill
Topeka
Kans
Kirby
H O
McRill
Daniel Harrison
Evanston
McGill
Work Begins at the Clark Plant Today
The Clark Orchestral Bell company starts production at its plant with some punching machines in operation as operators strive to recover lost time from refinishing. Other machines need cleaning before full operation, with full normal runs expected within ten days.
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Clark Orchestral Bell Company
Federation Presses Changes to Railway Law at Convention
Montreal delegates of the American Federation of Labor adopted a resolution demanding repeal of labor sections in the Beech-Cummins transportation act. The measure passed unanimously, signaling a push for major legal reform in railway regulations.
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Montreal
Quebec
Beech-Cummins
Foderation of Labor
Polk Quits Post Today
United Press reports Washington June 15 Polk retires as under secretary of state leaving the department without its wartime diplomacy leadership Norman H Davis named to succeed Polk Davis formerly in charge of foreign loans at the Treasury Also noted are the departures of William Phillips Breckenridge Long and weather outlook for Illinois with generally fair conditions and possible thunderstorms in the north portion
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United Press
Washington
D. C
Prank L Polk
State Department
Retary of State
Polk
Norman H. Davis
the Treasury
Lansing
William Phillips
State
Breckenridge Long
Phillips
Netherlands
Long
United States
Missouri
Leaking Valve Damages Park Area at Normal School
A leaking valve at the Normal school has torn up about six feet of pavement on the park area east of the building. Workmen are repairing the leak on the city water system. A second leak is suspected. investigators will search for it after current repairs finish.
Wood manager in comeback about Butler in Cincinnati
Cincinnati report cites June 15 remarks by William Cooper Proctor a millionaire soap manufacturer and longtime contributor to General Wood's presidential nomination campaign. He attacks Butler for alleged statements tying Wood's campaign to financial gamblers and condemns the old guard and Nicholas Murray Butler.
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United Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Wiliam Cooper Proctor
General Wood
Ard
Nicholas Murray Butler
Wood - Proctor
Butler
Wood
Discredit Reports of Uprising in India In London
London officials today denied reports of a planned widespread uprising in India for next autumn. They said Beishewik agitation had stirred the time of revolt and that preparations were underway for a religious uprising.
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India
United Press
London
England
Dia
Dis
Democrats Meet Soon Ahead of Nation Convention
San Francisco and French Lick June 15 Democrats assemble as Vice President Marshal arrives and leaders push to back Cox at the San Francisco convention. Bryan is expected to oppose reservations while Senator Owen defends independence from bosses. Murphy Smith and Depin reportedly align with Cox, signaling organized support from key Dem blocs.
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United Press
San Francisco
Calif
Thomas Marshal Wie
League of Nations
William Jennings Bryan
Robert Owen
Oklahoma
Wilbur W. Marsh
Democratic National Committee
Iown
E. H. Morse
Cox
French Lick
Ind
James Cox
Ohio
Charles Murphy
Smith
New York
Thomas Dep
Indiana
Accident on Highway Injures Miss Eva Hicks Near Sanitarium
Indignation mounts as a Ford struck Miss Eva Hicks while she headed to the Sanitarium. The driver fled, witnesses misread the license, and Hicks was hospitalized with facial and shoulder injuries. She hopes the culprit is found and charged.
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Eva Hicks
Miss Hicks
Signe Nelson
Studebaker
Orter
Ernest Carter
Normal Team Feasted After Successful Baseball Season
The Normal school baseball team was treated to a meal at Bells restaurant as a reward for the season. Thirteen players received letters for their service, including Capt. Garner Cannon Winterhalter Root Hampson King Sadds Middleton Olson Stone Hunt and Best.
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Bells
Garner
Cannon
Winter
Halter
Root
Hampson
King
Sadds
Middleton
Olson
Stone
Hunt
Best
Short ballot defeated again at constitutional convention
Springheld June 15 The constitutional convention in committee of the whole placed a final quietus on the short ballot. It was defeated decisively a second time as the convention rejected a plan to appoint the secretary of state state treasurer attorney general and superintendent of public instruction by the state executive.
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United Press
Springheld
Cut Out Fiends Become Big Nuisance In City
Police report rising complaints about autos with cut outs open driving within city limits. Some speed and endanger pedestrians as license numbers are turned in. offenders must appear in police court and pay for carelessness.
Von Schlagell questioned in wealthy whist expert murder
Victor B. Von Schlagell, divorced husband of Vila Krause, was questioned in New York by Assistant District Attorney Joyce after giving himself up last night. He had been with Joseph Elwell a few hours before the wealthy whist expert was found murdered last Friday. He was released after questioning.
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York
N.Y
Victor B. von Sehlagell
Vila Krause
Joseph Elwell
Joyce
von Schlagell
Express Cashier Goes On Two Month Vacation
The American Railway Express office clerk Mrs. mm. pen 1 CASMIET BL has been granted a two months leave starting tomorrow night. She plans to visit her mother in Pasadena California during the absence. Miss Bernice Bates will relieve her duties.
Congressman Funacu Congratulates Harding on Nomination
Congressman Anartes G. Funacu quickly congratulates Senator Harding on his Republican nomination for president. He praises Harding and predicts the district will deliver a 20,000 vote majority for the nominee.
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Anartes G. Funacu
Senator Harding
Harding
Gressman
Persian appeal for arbitration faces delay at League council
London June 15 The League of Nations council at St James Palace took no action on Persia's plea for arbitration in the dispute with the Russian Soviet government over seizure of ships and destruction of Persian property The council will hold a public meeting tomorrow to consider the request further and decide on next steps.
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Jereny
London
England
League of Nations Council
St. James Palace
Persia
Sinn Feiners Raid Towns Seize Mail and Documents
Sinn Fein raiders attacked Blarney Castle seizing sacks of mail and many official documents. An Orangemen hall in Dunganon County Tyrone was wrecked. The incident marks continued unrest amid Ireland’s regional strife as police and guards swarm affected areas.
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Apy United Press
Dublin Ireland
Sinn
Lowden to Run Again
Springfield June 15 prospects of Governor Frank O Lowden seeking reelection are discussed as a probable response to possible Chicago mayor William Hale Thompson taking political control. Supporters urge a bid while a court ruling on the Petatas primary law could shift the race, with several Republicans already urging Lowden to run.
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United Press
Springfield
William Hale Thompson
Chicago
Frank O. Lowden
Lowden
Thompson
Supreme Court
Railroads seek higher freight rates in Illinois hearing postponed
Chicago June 15 The hearing on the railroad request for increased freight rates in Illinois was postponed to July 15 by the Public Utilities Commission. The postponement follows the Interstate Commerce Commission’s anticipated decision that could affect the case now before the state body.
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United Press
Chicago
Ilinois
Public Utilities Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Elks Lodge Holds Regular Meeting and Initiation
The Elks lodge conducted its regular meeting last night with business disposed. A class of 15 candidates was initiated and a light lunch followed. Due to the hot evening, the session adjourned early so members could enjoy the outdoors.
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Elks Lodge
Fire Hose Cools Roofs At Steel Mill Scene
Workers watched the American Steel and Wire plant deploy a fire hose to cool tar paper roofs as the sun heated the buildings. The relief sought was to prevent the automatic sprinkler system from triggering and disrupting shop operations.
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American Steel and Wire Company
Spa Conference Set Tentatively for July 5
London June reports from United Press say no final date is fixed for the Spa conference between the allies and Germany but the meeting is likely to be held July 5. Premier Lloyd George informed the house of commons today.
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United Press
London
England
Germany
Spa
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Dempsey Acquitted of Draft Conspiracy Charges
San Francisco June 15 Jack Dempsey heavyweight champion was found not guilty of conspiracy to evade the draft laws. The jury reached its verdict in about 30 minutes after testimony from Dempsey, his former wife Maxine, and manager Jack Kearns. Dempsey testified he supported his family and cited benefit performances earning over 350000 for soldiers.
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United Press
San Francisco
Cal
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Maxine
Maxine Dempsey
Jack
Senior Class Play Kindling At Normal School Tonight
The Normal School hosts its senior class play tonight titled Kindling. Students describe it as one of the year’s biggest events and among the best efforts by the society with planned jokes expected to draw hearty laughter.
IRS Collector Mager to Receive 80 Million Tax Total
Chicago June 15 Harry W Mager collector of internal revenue expected to be custodian of 80 million dollars by tonight. One check for 2 25 million the second quarterly income tax payment was received early today. The two largest checks today were for 6 million and 5 million. Mager's territory covers 31 counties in northern Illinois.
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United Press
Chicago
Harry W. Mager
Internal Revenue
Fuller Finishing South Road Work Near DeKalb
Frank Fuller reports steady progress on the road south of DeKalb with significant gravel and stone paving underway. The project remains active with about two weeks left, though traffic continues to pass as usual and the road is not closed.
Infant Born Today Dies After Two Hours at City Hospital
A newborn child of Mr and Mrs Pred Vanderbeck died within two hours of birth at City hospital this morning. The mother recovered and is heartbroken by the loss. Burial took place at Fairview cemetery this afternoon. Friends of the family extend condolences.
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City Hospital
Pred Vanderbeck
Fairview Cemetery
Boy Scouts Delay Meeting Due to Location Search
The Boy Scouts have not secured a meeting location tonight. They seek a low cost venue and face difficulties. Examinations for new members will proceed once a place is found, with summer outing plans to be laid.
Federation Seeks Endorsement for Plumb Plan
The American Federation of Labor convention in Montreal June 15 began drafting a push to win endorsement of the Plumb plan for government ownership of railroads.
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United Frees
Montreal
Quebec
American Federation of Labor
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