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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
1
In Chihuahua hundreds of Americans rush to safe centers as Villista unrest grows after Juarez clash. Carranza troops guard Americans. mining firms pull workers from the north. Casualties include two Americans killed and two wounded. El Paso civilians hit by stray fire.
DeKalb baseball group presses for a three or five game series with Aurora. Aurora fields a strong lineup led by pitcher Gibby Nelson, with solid support behind him. Both sides expect DeKalb to win and aim to rally local fans behind the effort.
A young boy on North Thirteenth Street was bitten yesterday afternoon by a dog owned by a man on North Fourteenth Street. The dog attacked the child requiring a surgeon's attention. The incident may involve police action.
The busiest man in DeKalb is Superintendent Anderson of Hey worth construction, overseeing crews near Still's drug store. Lincoln Highway work moves ahead with two large tractors nearing Maple Park. cement construction expected in weeks, drawing spectators as 250 to 300 men toil.
Aliie Matherly Prather born near Willisburg Kentucky. She died suddenly at noon after a brief decline following the birth of a baby girl last week. Survived by husband Everett Prather five sons an aged father two sisters and three brothers in Kentucky and many friends in DeKalb. Funeral services scheduled at the Prather home tomorrow at three o clock. Remains to Willisburg Kentucky for burial.
London reports hostile demonstrations in Pranktur on the Main. On Monday night and Tuesday shots were fired at Hotel Carlon, headquarters of the allied mission. Government troops used machine guns to disperse the mob, and French officers threaten bombardment if French citizens are harmed.
Cecil Bo DeMille presents the Super Pro production For Better For Worse at the Princess Playhouse for one night only. A major season attraction with an all star cast from a renowned director, the show is not repeated and offers a rare chance to see this photoplay.
Harry T Morey appears at the Star Playhouse in Fighting Destiny a well told photoplay with strong support and steady pace The Star Orchestra provides music and Oh What A Knight humor supplements the program Performances start at 7 Adults 20c children 10c plus war tax
Tonight at the Princess Theatre the season's noted play For Better Per Worse, produced by Cecil DeMille, features a star cast led by Elliott Dex Tom Forman Gloria Swanson and Raymond Hatton. Shows at 7 30 and 9 00 with adults 22 cents and children 16 cents after taxes. Weather fair in Illinois. Friday night dance with Company M at the Armory. Miss Wiswall hosts Miss Butler of Cairo.
The Senate killed the movie censorship bill today after striking all second reading bills from calendars. The vote followed heavy lobbying by movie interests nationwide. The chamber also passed the administration tax measures including a three cent tax on gross premiums for insurance and a five cent per hundred dollar tax on foreign corporate franchises.
Atlantic City June 18 United Press says The American Federation of Labor adopted a resolution urging Kent Wilson to remove Post General Burleson from office. The convention showed conservatism, scuttling radical resolutions, and defeated Marion Oristo’s May termination of contracts. A commission was to study the depreciated purchasing value of the dollar and report recommendations.
Four men detained in Chicago as State Marshal J A McCabe leads an investigation into an arson trust. Authorities believe the group operated in Illinois Wisconsin Michigan Indiana with about 100000 dollars in insurance payouts since forming the trust.
Rev C Gustafson pastor of the Swedish Mission church and John Ohlson delegate will attend the Swedish Mission Covenant of America meeting in Rockford this week. Ohlson leaves Friday and Gustafson goes tonight accompanied by Rev Oscar Dahlberg of Detroit and Rev CA Pryberg of Cleveland Kas who has been helping visiting.
Crowded St Mary’s hall hosts the sixth annus commencement exercises of St Mary’s School. Bishop Muldoon of Rockford presides delivering a forceful address after diplomas and medals were awarded. The program’s highlight was “The Flag and the Cross” by the graduating class, featuring a fully illuminated cross and a large American flag stage arrangement.
Louise Malmberg 76, formerly of DeKalb and Marquette Kansas, dies at daughter’s home. Funeral Friday at 3 pm at First Lutheran Church. Survived by brother Andrew Anderson and niece Anna Beckstrom, plus children Rev C J Malmberg’s heirs noted in Washington and Marquette.
Springfield June 18 The Illinois state legislature introduced a joint senate resolution demanding protection for the lives and property of American citizens on the Mexican border. It notes killings raids and property destruction of law abiding citizens and asserts the United States has ample forces to protect all citizens.
Street car service resumes in Winnipeg for the first time since April as crews ride cars escorted by police. No interference yet. Ten strike leaders arrested yesterday face preliminary hearings for sedition, held for eight days.
The First Congregational Sunday school plans its annual picnic at Electric Park this Saturday. The party will depart from the church street crossing at 1 50 oclock. All children and parents are asked to bring lunch baskets. Miss Edith Adams departed Monday for Peotone Alabama after visiting Mrs. Amelia Leifhelt.
United Press dispatch from Washington outlines Senator McCumbers defense of the League of Nations against Knox resolution critics. He warns defeat would threaten global peace and portrays opponents as harming future generations. Senator Sheppard also says Congress will supervise the League to protect American sovereignty. Separate peace moves are discussed as possible next steps if the Knox resolution fails.
The telephone company employees have been busy this week unloading a carload of poles for reconstruction work. Poles hauled to the rear of the offices, with many to be placed nearby. Manager Joslin leads other related work to improve service and condition of equipment.
Jacob Cohn proprietor of the Progressive shoe shop in the east end has not heard from his mother in the old country while his father at Earlville is alarmed. Relatives seek news of the mother, but no word has arrived to ease their anxiety. Brother William Cohn, once in France, remains at Fort Sheridan hospital awaiting discharge.
The Sherman Stock Company, familiar to DeKalb residents from prior visits, continues to draw large crowds at its South Seventh Street tent. Performances meet the standard set by the troupe, with old favorites returning. The company plans to stay through the week, possibly longer.
A mobile submarine chaser named N54 from Chicago tours northern Illinois towns as part of a navy recruitment drive. Commanded by Lt. H D Childs, the six man crew showcases a one pounder and aims to recruit local youths. The program marks the second major land cruise after the U S N 40 159’s voyage to Brest and across France and Germany for naval photo records.
In Adinkerje Belgium on June 18 President Wilson ordered American vessels unloading in German ports to ignore British freighters and cease discharging cargo. American naval ships were told to disregard a British move to resume the blockade. Weimar reports say Germany’s cabinet debates the Allies’ counter proposals with hesitation to sign. Paris notes Polish and Czecho Slovak plans to join the Allies to encircle Germany if war resumes.
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