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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1921

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World famous artists to play here Tuesday tragedy in Paw Paw

Mrs Ezra Reynolds of Paw Paw dies and her husband, Ezra Reynolds, is hospitalized with a throat wound after a quarrel over their son Fitzon’s death in the war. Authorities say Reynolds confessed to choking his wife Tuesday night. Witnesses describe a barn scene and delayed signs of injury. An inquest was held at Smith's undertaking parlors in Paw Paw.

Ezra Reynolds Paw Paw Reynolds Futton L. A. Cross Mr. Reynolds Mr. Coss Poole Compton Lizzie Constable Sy More Willard Clyde Wisconsin Jay Coss Sycagrove Alfred Leslie James Reynolds LaSalle County Earlville Smith's Undertaking Taw Paw

Police Nab Peddler in Northeast City

Chief of Police Riddell arrested a man who gave the name FE Perry for peddling dress goods door to door in the northeast part of town. The suspect admitted guilt and was sent to another city after a swift police response.

Riddell FE. Perry

Did You Miss It Forty Five Minutes from Broadway at Princess

The play Forty Five Minutes from Broadway is offered at the Princess tonight with final showings at 7 30 and 9 10. Also on sale are organdy and gingham dresses priced 5 95 and 6 95 with a display in the east window. 169 Mystic Workers to meet at Jarboe's Hall Friday with a dance afterwards at 50 cents per couple and 20 cents for ladies.

Broadway the Princess Tonight Reliable Mystic Jarboe’s Hall

Holderness boys grieve as state funds gain in pork barrel

June 17 Springfield Mississippi editor reports the state distributive school fund cut from 12.1 million to 10 million and divert 2 million to the pork barrel amid protests. Conference committees will review the measure as lawmakers press for funds. Also coverage of Rotary planned picnic for DeKalb grade school boys with parade and community attendance. Obituary notes: Mrs. John B. Holderness dies after long illness, survived by children Charles, Bert, Clyde, and daughter Mrs. Charles Kibler, plus two brothers. funeral set for tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. private service at daughter’s home with Rev. Yard officiating. Burial at Fairview Cemetery.

Oy United Dress Springfield General Assembly Rotary Club of DeKalb Rotary Franklin and Sivc Annie's Woods Charles Kibber Charles Bert Clyde Holder John B. Holderness Deb Holderness Mary Elizabeth Hudson Ogdensburg New York Illinois Great Lakes Charles Kliber Charles Holderness Crystal Lake Bert and Clyde Joseph Hudson Charles City Iowa Richard Hudson Consul Canada South Third Street W. R. Yard The Baptist Church Fairview Cemetery United Press Senate Len Smail Commerce Commission Utilities Commission John Dailey State Public Utilities Commission Dalley Broderick Chicago Dailey Frank Smith Tax Commission John A. MacNeill Olmey

Drug store robbed and siren of senate home rule quarrel

A Springfield drug store was robbed overnight with a half inch gimlet used to drill 74 holes in a lower panel. Drugs including a small cocaine container were taken while a steel cage full of narcotics remained untouched. Police investigate amid broader political fighting over a utility regulation bill and home rule provisions.

Alderman

League seeks US agreement on Yap and Mesopotamian mandates

Washington June 17 The League of Nations asked the Allied powers to reach a settlement with the United States on Yap and Mesopotamian mandates before the next League Council meeting. Acting for the League Gaston D Acunha urged France Italy Great Britain and Japan to secure US understanding so the council can approve mandates. The League will refrain from mandating duties until the request is met.

Ares Washington, D. C League of Nations United States League Council Gaston D'Acunha Brazil League France Italy Great Britain Japan D'Acunha

De Valera asks US labor for Irish recognition

Dublin June 17 President De Valera urged the American Federation of Labor to recognize Ireland. He said recognition by the United States would aid democracy in Ireland and back the Irish cause.

Prwce Dublin Ireland de Valera American Federation of Labor Today United States

Wanderer Granted Last-Medical Reprieve by High Court

Chicago June 17 Danv 1 Wanderer convicted of slaying his girl wife and a hired ragged stranger in a fake holdup was spared execution by the supreme court at the last moment. He received a reprieve pending a sanity hearing. Eugene Geary, the so called immune slayer, also saved and ordered to undergo a sanity examination.

Chicago Wanderer Supreme Court Eugene Geary

One in eight US residents foreign born census figures

Figures from the census bureau show about one in eight United States residents are foreign born. An old time dance is set for Saturday night at the I.O.O.F. Hall with events planned for June 18.

Washington, DD United States Census Bureau

DeKalb to Host Star Concert for City Plan Appeal

Madame Theodora Sturkow Ryder, Chicago pianist, and soprano Madame Jeanette Christine will headline a Tuesday concert at the Normal Auditorium to benefit the DeKalb City Plan movement. Proceeds cover engineering plans, city zoning, parks, and growth, with Marion Wright as accompanist and the Reproducing Apollo showcased.

DeKalb Apollo Madame Sturkow-Ryder Madame Christine Marion Wright Chicago Symphony Orchestra Liszt Mme Sturkow-Ryder Christine Rachmaninoff Gluck-Brahms Mme. Starkow-Ryder Dvorak Cadman Enelis Mendelssohn-Liszt Marguerite Volvay Paderewski Caro Nome Dearest Name Polichinello Lindow Waltzer Eugene Onegine Tschaikowsky

Phantom rebel lord mayor Aliens escape to Britain

Britain's phantom rebel leader Donal O Callaghan arrives abroad via underground routes in June. He is Corks former lord mayor who fled the United States after political asylum was denied. Arrival announced to United Press at the Irish mission. O Callaghan had previously entered the U S as a stowaway and faced expulsion after Irish supporters argued he faced death as a British enemy.

Chicago Donal O'Callaghan Britain O'Callaghan Cork United States Irish Republican Movement United Press Great Britain

Johnson on Vacation Trip to Minnesota

J L Johnson of the DeKalb Greenhouses left Chicago early for Minneapolis to spend a week or ten days with relatives. He plans to take things easy and enjoy the visit, with much of his time devoted to relaxation and casual preparation for the trip.

Forty five Minutes From Broadway at Princess Tonight

Charles Ray stars in the Princess playhouse production in its final Thursday performance. A Bakery Sale Helper's Union event offers home baked goods including quilts rugs and aprons as part of the day’s community sale.

Charles Ray Broadway Princess Playhouse Helper's Union Serta Ie

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Sycamore Stre Lenine and Trotsky Morris ITA Hongr Boys Holderness Boys Mrs. Kliber Charles, Bert Stills Establishment DeValera Labor Christineis Wonderful Madame Jeanette Christine America
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