Wilson May Run Again Plans Spark in Washington and Indy
United Press reports President Wilson’s interview in the New York World signaling party strategy for the coming campaign. Democratic leaders say he hinted at broad support for the league of nations and a referendum on the issue while avoiding a firm renomination stance. Locals quote Indiana leader Thomas Taggart noting Wilson’s future is uncertain and delegates remain uninstructed ahead of the San Francisco convention.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
New York Morning World Today
Gage
Paris
America
League of Nations
Wilton
Chicago
Polfia
French Lick
Ind
Woodrow Wilson
San Francisco
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Taggart
New York
Francisco
Golden Gate
Cal
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
Stional Committee
De Kalb Horse Sale Attracts Local Buyers
Horse sale in De Kalb at Second and Locust streets draws nag experts and buyers all day. Dealers report steady business though turnout and results are not as strong as in past sales.
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DE Kalb
Second
Locust Streets
Third Party Fuss Over Chicago Panels 1972 Politics
Promoters flirt with a $500 000 plan tied to a new third party led by Bull Moose figures and linked to the dramatized work The Virgin of Stamboul. The June Chicago note notes the 1972 convention as pivotal to its success. Princess Monday and Jay. Rags Wanted. Clean cotton rags sold in pieces no less than half a yard. 10c Ib. Chronicle Office.
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Chicago
Ill
Bull Moos
Fust
Virgin of Stamboul
Princess Monday
Jay
Chronicle
Police Court Fines Driver Over Stone Throwing Child
An auto driver brought a East End youth to court after stones struck passing cars. The father offered to pay for damages but was fined when the owner refused compensation, ending in a court-imposed penalty.
West Road Cement Work Closes Route West of DeKalb
Workers lay cement on the west road to DeKalb causing a temporary closure. Trucks and mixers operate over the past two days to stabilize the surface. Present crews maintain progress but road is closed to tourists with detour via the south Malta road.
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DeKalb
Malta
Royal Arch Initiation Tonight by DeKalb Masons
DeKalb Chapter Royal Arch Masons holds a special meeting to initiate three new candidates. After the ceremonies a light lunch will be served.
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Royal Arch
DeKalb Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Lincoln Highway To Be Permanently Marked With Enamel Signs
Lincoln Highway followers will see 320000 spent to install 5000 enamel steel signs along 1500 miles from the Missouri River to Asthetic coast. The Lincoln Highway Association with Autocar Company and Phildelphia Pittsburg routes will set 11 foot posts and 15 by 21 inch signs, with two markers per mile, starting July first from the eastern seaboard. John N. Willys funds and $50000 community support back the project.
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Missouri River
Athaetic Coast
Lincoln High Association
Weers
Brouch
Automobile Club of
California
San Francisco
Omaha
Carcal
John N. Willys
Lincoln Highway Association
Hutson
Missouri
Autocar Company of
Ardmore
David S. Lundlum
Autocar Company
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
42Nd Street
Broadway
Market Street
Harding to Meet Defi on League Issue Bulletin
Washington June 18 United Press reports the Republican party will accept Wilson's referendum on the league of nations. Senator Harding, the Republican presidential nominee, calls for a hands off approach toward Congress as a campaign feature and opposes a one man move. He is advised by counselors and plans to shaping his administration with conservative input, meeting with Hoover and Dougherty to arrange campaign details.
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Wilson
League of Nations
Harding
Congress
J Caimpais
Besin
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Harry M. Dougherty
Minager
Washington
Warren G. Hu
United Press
D. C
Warren G. Harding
Big Crowd Expected at American Steel PicnicTomorrow
A large turnout is anticipated for the American Steel picnic tomorrow with the expectation of one of the company’s largest crowds. Activities extend beyond Annie's Woods to the Normal School grounds the ball ground and the pond. Children may swim if they bring swimsuits. The program is designed for employee and family enjoyment and local townspeople are urged to join.
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American Steel
Steel Company
Annie's Woods
Iids
Museum Open During American Steel Picnic
Prof Edward Page of the Normal School announces the normal museum of history will stay open tomorrow for several hours in the early afternoon between 12 30 and 2 00 picnickers may enter at the east door and proceed upstairs to the second floor where attendants will show the articles.
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Edward Page
Normal School
Normal Museum of History
Conference of Premiers Poised to Shape Peace Talks
Boulogne Germany June 18 reports that the conference of premiers initially set as a friendly gathering for Premiers Millerand and Lloyd George is now seen as a major allied leadership event. Observers say Monday's meeting could supersede the Spa conference as the second in importance after Versailles.
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United Press
Boulogne
Germany
Millerand
Lloyd George
Versailles
Kiel F
Spa
Joe Green Team to Play Here Sunday at Pershing Park
The Joe Green baseball team will visit for a game against the city nine at Pershing Park Sunday at 2 45 PM. Green says his squad is stronger than last year and aims to upset the locals who have posted a good record this year. The local contender hopes to break their run and advance.
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Joe Green
Pershing Park
Joe
Sidewalks on Main Street in bad condition
The sidewalks along Main Street are unsafe with the Masonic building walk giving way and the Chroncle front path in need of urgent repair. Commissioner Harry Goodivan inspected the site and boarded the area to prevent accidents, recalling a prior fall by a woman with no serious injury.
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Masonic
Public Works
Harry Goodivan
Chronicle
De Kalb Golfer Defeated at Midlothian
Mrs. Perry Fisk of De Kalb, western title holder, entered the Midlothian invitational with strong form. She qualified third at 7 for 18 holes, but lost in the first round to Miss Corellia Lukens after a tight match reaching the 19th hole.
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Perry Fisk
Wesern
Midlothian
Detroit
Fisk
Midlothians
Corellia Lukens
Edgewater
DeKath
Mrs. Pritchard
City Court Busy As Naturalization Papers Granted
The June session opened with many applicants seeking naturalization. Names admitted include John Lemker, Joseph Cerniuki, Joseph Mariikaves, Rap i Russian, John Add am Parkins, Ronald Wadking, and Hans Lindelof. The session adjourned to September.
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Vallcourt
John Lemker
Joseph Cerniuki
Joseph Mariikaves
Rapi
John Addam Parkins
Ronald Wadking
Hans Lindelof
Hhe
Police Seek Stolen Car From Bloomington Visit
Police across the state are alerted after a car was stolen in Bloomington from a man visiting on business. Heiner of Dwientt, TM, reported the Oldsmobile taken while he was in Bloomingston and he returned home by train. The case is active and recovery is expected.
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Stanem
Bloomington
Minois
Heiner
Dwientt
Til
Bloomingston
Tong
Perkins and Hoover Back Republican Ticket in 1920
George W. Perkins, longtime financier and Roosevelt ally, dies in Stanford Hall sanitarium after brain inflammation. Funeral set for Sunday. In Washington, Herbert Hoover endorses Warren G. Harding and urges GOP unity, while reaffirming no policy statements until after the Democratic convention. Hoover opposes a third party and remains noncommittal on platforms.
De Kalb Takes Golf Contest at Dixon Club
Kishwaukee Country Club golfers defeated Dixon players 28 to 18 at the Lee County club course. Scores listed include Hunt 49 48 Culver 50 50 and many others. Next out of town match set for next Thursday at Woodstock.
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DE Kalb
Dixon Club
Kishwaukee Country Club
Dixon
Lee County Club
S. M. Hunt
Culver
The
Land
Tyler
Fisk
DeForest Hunt
Beckett
Knodle
Reuworth
Mosher
Green
Bradt
Whit- W. Rauworth
Rankin
Brooks
PL. Smith
HW. Iskowich
Philmore Iskowich
Woodstock
Businessmen Pleased With Thursday Closing Plan
Local merchants express strong approval as shops close early on Thursday afternoons. Some owners fished despite high rivers but reports of catches were few. Many patrons traveled by car to enjoy the cooler autumn day.
Police hunt man accused of selling magazine under false scholarship claim
Police are seeking a man who allegedly tried to sell a magazine using a scholarship lure. Several residents reported the ruse at the station claiming the man falsely claimed local Nish school graduation, which records show is not on file. The suspect will be required to explain himself if found.
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Man Peen
Nooa
Sheen
Lanion
Andrew Anderson Much Better Today After Operation
Reports from Augustuna Hospital in Chicazoo say Andrew Anderson is doing very nicely after a Tuesday operation. Friends in the area will be glad to hear of his improving condition and hopeful for his future recovery.
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Andrew Anderson
Augustuna Hospital
Chicazoo
WANTED Laborers for DeKalb Sycamore Electric Co
Help wanted notices seek workers especially coal shovelers with immediate entry. Also mentions entertainment noting Daredevil stunts in photoplay titled The Daredevil at Princess theater House Tonight.
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The
DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Co
See What Sam Saw On the Streets of Stamboul
Promotional notice for a local auto livery service offering four passengers for one dollar to any part of the town. Encourages gathering friends for the A. S. W. Co. picnic with day or night service and a Mond redmond phone listing.
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Candor Seas
Redmond Auto
Gompers Reluctant to Seek Re election at AFL Meeting
In Montreal Samuel Gompers weighs running for a new term as AFL president as delegates indicate strong support for his re election by acclamation. The convention sees a possible contest over electing eight vice presidents and notes Gompers has led the federation for 38 years amid personal losses.
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United Press
Montreal
Can
Samuel Gompers
Council of the American Federation of Labor
Gompers
John Lewis
United Mine Workers
Federation
Mabor
Canada
San Francisco
Hebberling
Switchman’s Union
Federation of Labor
William Jennings Bryan
Hebberling Addvi
New Labor Party
Chicago
Steel men clash in big game at Normal diamond
The North and South Works baseball teams meet the East and West squad tomorrow at the Normal baseball diamond during the American Steel picnic in Annie's Woods. Both teams have improved greatly since the season began and promise heavy hitting.
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North
American Steel
Annie's Woods
Fuller Improving City Roads Toward DeKalb
Work on town roads proceeds in fine shape and will soon make DeKalb routes first class. Frank Fuller has completed most work on South Fourth street until new material arrives, after which the road will become boulevard like in quality.
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DeKalb
Frank Fuller
South Fourth Street
Local Gardner Presents First Peas for Dinner
W A Kilmer of West Lincoln Highway, the DeKalb area gardener, reports progress with peas toping his radishes and onions beds. He boasts of having peas for dinner today despite a late season and challenging conditions.
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Gardner
DeKalb
W. A. Kilmer
West Lincoln Highway
Shirley Manson stars in Her Elephant Man at Star tonight
Big double bill at the Star features Shirley Manson in Her Elephant Man Pearl Deles Bell circus tale and A Tight Squeeze among Sunshine two part comedies. Performances at 1 30 and 6 00. Adults 20 cents Children 10 cents plus war tax.
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Star Tonight
Shirley Manson
Matt
Jeff
Band Concert Delights Despite Cool Evening at Huntley Park
A weekly band concert at Huntley Park drew a smaller crowd due to chilly weather. Attendees praised the performance with selections including Salute to Washington, King Rose, Mikado, Eleanor, Panamericano, and Spangled Banner.
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Huntley Park
Washington
Williams
King Rose
Chicago cops fail to send description in college boy case
Police in Chicago failed to supply a description of a college boy believed to be on the 4:44 train. Local officers checked the train but could not act due to the lack of identifying details among numerous passengers.
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Chicago
Mystery Woman Ties to Whist Wizard Elwell Case
New York police probe the death of whist expert Joseph B. Elwell as District Attorney Swann questions Miss Kraus and Miss Wilson alternatives. Housekeeper Mrs. Larson deflects and withholds the woman’s true name. Investigators seek a Thursday visitor and a late night encounter at Elwell’s home as clues unfold.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
Joseph P. Eliwell
Miss Wilson
Marie Larson
Edward Swann
Ellwell
Mrs. Larson
Exper
van Schelegell
Miss Kraus
Elwell
Asistant
Dooling
See What Sam Saw in Virgin of Stamboul
Sam encounters intrigue and danger as he navigates a palace setting in a tale titled Virgin of Stamboul, with potential alliances and threats shaping the Monday events.
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Sam
Fuller to Run Again for Congress in September Primaries
Congressman Fuller announces he will seek reelection to the House, persuaded by district endorsements and public support. He cites reconstruction challenges and duty over personal wishes, pledging to serve if renominated and elected under Harding and Coolidge era Republican leadership.
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E. B. Tabor
The
Leader
Earlville
Winois
Mr. Tabor
Congress
American Union
Harding
Coolidge
Republicc Speiety
Gypsy Tour to Start at Noon from Fox Lake
The North Gypsy tour departs at noon led by George Prescott with about 20 men heading to Fox Lake for a weekend away. A second group led by Ben Peck will depart Saturday for those unable to leave earlier. Activities include fishing swimming and meals with a long-standing "gang" of fun expected. Tonight Tom Mix stages The Daredevil at the Princess Playhouse with shows at 7:30 and 9:10.
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George Prescott
Fox Lake
Ben Peck
Tom Mix
Princess Playhouse
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Geo. W. Perkins
Roosevelt
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Tity United Press
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Stanford Hall
Perkins
Theodore Roosevelt
Rhing
Chicaco
International Mercantile Marine
United States Rn Corporation
Vassar College
United States Steel Corporation
Perking
J. P. Moreau & Company
Young Man
Stamboul
Fuller
Victor van Schelegell
Viola Kruas
House of Representatives
Editor Tabor
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