Jocal Steel Mills Consider Daylight Saving Start
The Chronicle notes Jocal Steel mills may adopt daylight saving hours on fast time with other local plants likely to follow. City officials may consider an ordinance to standardize the practice though no action has been taken, and nearby towns already operate on the earlier schedule. The paper plans to switch to daylight saving next week to run smoothly despite potential wider adoption.
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Counirl
Wynowen
the Chronicle
Noted Chicago Singer to Perform in DeKalb June 25
DeKalb schedules a high class concert by Carl E. Craven of Chicago for June 25 at the township high school venue. Craven, praised for his tenor voice, previously earned audience acclaim here two years ago with songs like Good Bye Germany and Love is a Bubble. Accompanist will be Prof A Niel Annas of the Normal School.
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DeKalb
Carl E. Craven
Chicago
Mr. Craven
Township High School
Germany
Craven
McCormack
A. Niel Annas
Former DeKalb Man Heads Summer School
J. R. Skiles, a former DeKalb resident, leads the summer school in district No. 75. The five-week session runs daily until July 23, from morning to noon, with separate arrangements for younger children. The program focuses on making up back work, with elective courses required for those who elect them.
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DeKalb
J. R. Skiles
Evension
Work Underway on New Local Firm Home
Excavation for the new Bean and Harold firm building began today with foundation work planned to start soon. The initial structure will be 20 feet square and future expansion of 20 more feet is to be added next spring as materials are on hand.
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Bean
Harold S
Finnish Church Confirms 20 Youths This Sunday
Rev J Kortesnaki pastor at the Finnish Lutheran church announces the rite of confirmation for 20 boys and girls this Sunday with elaborate music and features. Names include Jennie Hakala Anne Niemenen Ella Kujala Sibeth Haka Viona Kujala Rinnie Morpela Rudolph Spoff Severie Luhtala Martin Haimota John Reujeff Richard Labti Une Urpi Theodore Eino Pantilla Elmar Mikelson Eino Saksa Erro Nori John Johnson Herman Walkouen Hugo Hakala.
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J. Kortesnaki
Jennie Hakala
Anne Niemenen
Ella Kujala
Slibe
Sycamore Stores Closed For Holiday Observance
Report from Sycamore states Thursday afternoon closing program inaugurated and all local stores closed as merchants and clerks join celebrations. Early indications show broad merchant support and high attendance from the business community.
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Sycamore
Gompers Defeated Over Labor Rail Ownership Debate
At a Montreal AFL convention on June 17 the Plumb plan language backed government control and operation of railroads prompting Samuel Gompers to oppose endorsement. The vote ended 29 059 to 5348 in a two day struggle with Gompers decried as defeated as factions argued over government ownership versus control.
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United Press
Montreal
Canada
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Y Wu
Republic of the United States
America
A. F. of L
Sp H
Lemuel Gompe
Federation
Kel
Roosevelt
Cleveland Amon
Morrisey
William Green
W. H. Johnston
International Machinists Union
James Franklin
Boiler Maker's Union
Franklin
Johnson
Machinists
United
Big Class Graduates at Normal School Commencement
The commencement ceremony at the Normal school auditorium honored the graduating class with an address by Dr. Charles Hubbard Judd of the University of Chicago on What Makes American Schools Democratic. Diplomas were presented by Hon. Frank E. Richey and the event featured performances by yreble clef and soloists, with a long list of graduates named.
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Normal School
Charles Hubbard Judd
University of Chicago
Yreble Clef
Frederick Tovoniges
Covall
Greek
Jordan
Shrader
Beebe
Boyd
Ellen Lubtala
Miss Wiswall
Frank E. Richey
University of LaSalle
Dr. Evain
Helen R. T. Aberg
Margaret Adams
Ruby Alrenhorn
Hazel M. Anderson
Ruth N. Anderson
Gladys Virginia Barnes
Viola Barton
Mona Claire Bell
Aliie Bloominsdal
Ila Blackinton
George Boardman
Lucile Vera Bolboek
Ruth Esther Bollman
Dorothy Lurena @ristow
Abbie Pearl Brown
Mary Ruby Brown
Clarence Herbert Peterson
Geraldine A+a Peterson
Ruth Milfred Pober
Aileen Cecelia Raleigh
Kathryn Ao Teed
Ta Marie Rice
Vielisa Marnwell
Gladys Alice Rust
Sde
Anabel Shales
Ethel L. Sherm Tutre Hi
Sheravin
Elva ‘i
Sheiles
Willard C. 1Th
Isabelly Stanchfield
Lois Geneva Stautenberg
Maude Strauss
Ruth EH. Swanson
Pearl Elizabeth Symons
Marie Talt
Ada Bernite Taylor
Tully
Helen
Voxel
Nine L. Wheeler
Alive White
Big Production Coming to DeKalb at Princess Playhouse
The DeKalb Princess playhouse will show the $500000 Universal photoplay The Virgin of Stamboul next Monday and Tuesday. Advertised as a landmark, the feature promises lavish scenery and a full music score, with limited seating urging attendees to try for matinees. A separate notice seeks laborers, especially coal shovelers, at DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Co.
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Universal Photoplay
Princess Playhouse
Toesra
Princess
The
DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Co
Motorcycle Riders Plan Gypsy Tour Gathering
A large group of motorcycle enthusiasts test the fold bus for a long trip and plan to depart at eight in the morning for Pax Lake. The ride, new this year, has strong rider approval with many DeKalb participants joining leaders Ben Peck and George Prescott.
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Pax Lake
Ben Peck
George Prescott
DeKalb
Woman's Party Appeals to New Nominees for Ballot Fight
National Woman's Party leader Alice Paul says suffragists will appeal to Republican nominees Harding and Coolidge for action to ratify the federal amendment. She notes suffrage pickets may greet Harding at his acceptance speech and plans to send delegates to the Democratic convention in San Francisco.
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United Cressy
Washington, D. C
Warren G. Harding
Alvin Coolridge
Alice Paul
National Woman's Party
Miss Paul
Harding
Woman's Party
San Francisco
Flower Beds in De Kalb Streets Wonder If Abandoned
Residents near the city flower beds ask if the schemes will be continued this year. The elaborate beds have attracted much enthusiasm in past years and many fear they may be planted later or not at all.
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DeKalb
Post Orders Deportation of Roberto Elis
Washington June 17 The secretary of Labor Post ordered the deportation of Roberto Elis linked to Andrea Sab Sedo who leaped from a building in New York City while detained by the Department of Justice Officials say Elis admitted anarchist ties and is slated for removal under immigration measures
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Pressey
Washington
Secretary of Labor Post Today
Roberto Elis
Andrea Sabsedo
Ith
New York City
Department of Justice
Blia
United Press
New York
N.Y
Joseph B. Elwell
John Dooling
Marie Larsen
Mlwell
Charles Norris
Elwell
Prohibition factions seek dry ticket at GOP convention
Chicago scene reports Prohibition leaders unhappy with Warren Harding and Democratic prospects. Virgil Hinshaw calls for a dry plank and ticket, while Republicans and a possible Cox/Harding split loom. Weather notes for Illinois and New York murder case updates follow.
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Republiry
United States
Watson
Indiana
Republican Resolutions Committee
Hinshaw
Harding
Cox
Ohio
William G. McAdoo
June Weddings Continue to Be Popular This Week
The marriage license bureau reports 11 couples licensed to wed this week making June a busy month. Names including Arthur Bake tor Marion Genoa Thomas Roberts Ethel Roose and others from DeKalb Racine Sycamore and Janesville appear with ages and hometowns in a continuous license summary.
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Marriage License Bureau
Arthur KE. Baketor
Marion S. Genoa
Thomas Humphrey Roberts
DeKalb
Hieanor Townsend
Sycamore
Charles E. Streeter
Colome
Blanche Mable Schoonmaker
Fairdale
Lavern A. Miller
Victor
Olyve V. Masear
Theodore Vernon Rue
Stoughton
Wis
Ida Dewey
Janesville
Clarence Toll
Clorence I. Munger
Walter Ray Wiley
Plano
Leonora J. Bieritz
Sandwich
Oscar McCulloush
Charlotte Harris
Ben C. Eade
M. Veronica Kegel
Wm. J. Duffy
Blanche B. Burgess
de Kalb
Kingsown
Division of spoils of war displeases Italy
Washington reports Italy dissatisfied with its share of war spoils. Premier Giolitti and his government plan a firmer stance with the allies to secure a just reward. A new Nation cabinet after the fall of Nuyt signals a conservative internal policy affecting the Adriatic question and Italy’s indemnity share.
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Washington, D. C
Italy
Giollitti
Nuyt
Taly
Adriatic
Lynchers at Duluth Quieted by Guard After Race Riot
A special grand jury was to convene in Duluth Minnesota to probe a lynching by a riot that killed three African Americans. State guard companies were rushed to Duluth to prevent further violence after an assault on a 17 year old white girl.
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Vanve Prenor Induth
Minn
State Guard
Big Picnic Saturday at Annie's Woods With Steel & Wire
Arrangements for the annual basket picnic of the American Steel & Wire Company are underway at Annie's Woods. A nine o clock parade will start from the west office, followed by a full day of races contests a wrestling bout singing dancing and a ball game at three o clock between east west and north teams.
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American Steel & Wire Company
Annie's Woods
West Office
Axel Cronlund
Margaret Devine
Matt Waukeva
Everet Riipi
Jernberg
Elin
T. A Reed
Swanson
Swanstrom
Utility
Fred Gunther
Will Price
Wm. Lundberg
East « West Works
TH. Hobbs
Manaser
J. T. Huntzicker
L. Runnells
P. Geo
Veze
C. H. Jones
Wm. Derix
Wm. Kennedy
Rob. Hannon
S. S
Wm. Runnells
E. Stone
F. Geo
Bannister
John Brownell
L. E. Rowan
E. c. Willie
Max Cushc
S. E. Bush
P. S. Terwilliger
T. L. Durcan
Helge Harris
Everit Swanson
Claude Berson
Carl Wilderradt
Rudolph Silverstoon
Arnold Hakati
Toiva Lubiala
Leonard Johnson
Raymond Stoon
Maurice Ston
Leonard Cheney
Henry Anderson
Severi Lubiala
Earl Swanson
Rey Swanson
Rito Nort
Mark Biehl
Emil Lindell
Stuart Cone
Clifford Wallin
Arthur Bagley
Milford Lind
Martin Kujal
Dolan
A Anderson
L. Parktina
Montzaris
Frank Sohne
Ben Vade
Carl Bauer
Curtis Larson
Kart R. Smith
Geo
Iraand
Thomas Puppel
A. L. Wildey
John Sohne
Wahlsten
Floyd Powell
Fay Colp
Chas
Swanbum
Martin Anderson
Thomas Huntakker
Gus Anderson
J. Ronen
Danes Frank Anderson
Peter Folena
Jova Gurevich
Rey Duncan
Ley Nilson
Cart
Elsie Ferguson Stars in His House in Order Tonight
Actress Elsie Ferguson appears in the latest stage work His House in Order at the Princess Theatre tonight. The notice also advertises a rag drive seeking clean cotton rags in pieces at least half a yard long, offered for 10 cents through the Chronicle Office.
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Elsie Ferguson
Chronicle
Band Concert at Huntley Park Tonight
A Huntley Park band concert is set for this evening with a program including Salute to Washington Overture Mikado and Panamericano among others. The event draws many local businesspeople taking a break after the day’s work for a common enjoyment.
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Huntley Park
Marek
Washington
Williams
King Rose
Barnard
Sullivan
Morceau
Eleanor
Deppel
Panamericano
Herbert
Keyes
Wright Starts Active Campaign For State Senate
Dr. Harry G. Wright, candidate for state senator, begins active campaigning with thousands of campaign cards printed. He has broad assurances of support across the district and is expected to secure strong backing in DeKalb County.
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Harry G. Wright
Wright
DeKalb County
Assessors Books Back as Tax Rolls See Dog Tax Push
Assessors return books to County Treasurer Hay as Supervisor of Assessments. Real estate not reassessed this year may still rise in value after four years. Dog tax enforcement tightens with penalties up to ten dollars. owners without tags risk court action.
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Hay
Equity
Corts
Driver Skids to Avoid Crash. Ends With Damaged Wheel
Frank Zeigter swerved to miss another vehicle on Locust and Second streets last night, slammed into the curb, losing a hind wheel and bending the front axle. He escaped injury though shaken. the other driver's identity was not known.
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Frank Zeigter
Locust
Second Streets
Frank
Second Street
Last Times Tonight at Star Playhouse
Lake in Should A Woman Tell features at Star Playhouse with 7 40 and 9 10 shows. Adults 30e children 20e plus war tax. Special music by the Star orchestra.
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Lake
Star Playhouse
The
Star Orchestra
Honor Roll Printing Next Week at The Chronicle
The Chronicle announces that printing of the honor roll will begin in the next week or two. The biz book compilation continues with home service features in preparation. Books cost 7.50 for preordered and 10.00 for others, with 1,000 already ordered and 500 extras printed to meet demand.
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Chronicle
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting at Sycamore
The Sycamore Board of Supervisors met yesterday to dispose of routine business and approve all presented claims. The government truck lease was rejected for now and will be reconsidered. Delegates to the county clerks convention were named G Hyde G Heyward A Hibble and S M Henderson. George James was chosen for the circuit clerks convention and Walter Hay for the treasurers convention. All conventions are set for Ottawa on July 3 4 and 5.
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Sycamore
Board of Supervisors
Ottawa
G. Hyde
G. Heyward
A. Hibble
M. Henderson
George James
Circuit Clerks
Walter Hay
Dentists Convene at Mooseheart Hear Talk on Office Efficiency
The DeKalb dentists held a convention at Mooseheart with a small turnout yet useful discussions. Chicago figures led by J H Boswell spoke on office efficiency, followed by a grounds tour a large dinner and a band concert. Attendees praised the event as one of the best they had attended.
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Mooseheart
DeKalb
Chicaxo
J. H. Boswell
Chicero
Flooding disrupts West College and John Street areas
Residents along College avenue west end and John street north end protest repeated flood water accumulation after heavy rains. A recent cloud burst washed out gardens causing about $100 in damage and highlighting lack of adequate storm water disposal facilities.
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College Avenue
John Street
Dartmouth junior from LaGrange held for murder
Hanover N H June 17 Robert P Meads a junior in Dartmouth College from LaGrange Ill was held today without bail charged with first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Henry E B Maroney a senior from Medford Mass On telegraphic advice from his father Albert A Meads council for the National Cash Register Company of Chicago the accused waived examination and is not guilty
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United Press
Hanover
N. H
Robert P. Meads
Dartmouth College
LaGrange
Ill
Henry EB. Maroney
Medford Mass
Albert A. Meads
Council For the National Cash Register Company of Chicago
Meads
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Virgil E. Hinshaw
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Ilinois
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Anna
J. Bo Elwell
Swann
Elwett
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Duluth
American Steel & Wire
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