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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1921

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Real Treat Tuesday Eve Promises Major Concert in DeKalb

The Normal auditorium hosts Madam Theodora Sturkow pianist and Madame Christine soprano Tuesday evening. Proceeds fund DeKalb city plan to hire an engineer for parks and recreation. Marion Wright will accompany Christine. program includes the Apollo Company and a reproduction by Sturkow Ryder. Starts at eight for a full house.

DeKalb Theodora Sturkow Christine E. S. Rayworth Apollo Company Marion Wright Madame Christine Apollo Madame Sturkow Ryder

Soviet Short Lived Occupation Shuts Belgian Plant

Courmel Press reports on June 18 Brussels that Belgian workers at Auto-Metallurgique Marechienne occupied their plant following the Italian example. A veteran employee caused tension but the director refused to fire him. Workers forced out staff, raised a red flag, and after police presence negotiations led to a government mediated compromise acceptable to both sides.

Courmel Press Brussels Belgium Idea Italy Auto- Metalurgique Factor Marechienne

Haugen Packer Bill Passes Senate in Amended Form

United Press reports the Haugen packer control bill cleared the Senate 45 to 21 with minor amendments and returns to the House. Critics charged the bill favors packers, assigns administration to the secretary of agriculture, and removes federal trade commission oversight of the packing industry.

United Press Washington DD. C House Senate Secretary of Ager Culture Federal Trade Commission

Scout Service At St Pauls Episcopal Tomorrow

The Boy Scouts of D B will attend a special service at St Pauls Episcopal Church on South Second Street tomorrow morning. The service is for the scouts but all interested persons are welcome to attend. Want Ads Bring Results.

Boy Scouts Boy Scouts of D B St Paul's Episcopal Church South Second Street

Death Takes Mrs Anderson in DeKalb Area

Mrs Anna Anderson 76 died after months of illness at her daughter Mary Jacobson’s home in McGirr where she had lived nine months. Born in Sweden April 15 1845 she married in 1865 and had eight children. Surviving are four sons three daughters and 16 grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 2 30 from John Anderson’s Haish avenue home with Rev Pearson officiating. burial at Fairview.

Anna Anderson Mary Jacobson McGirr Jacob Haisl Nels Charles All of Chicago Ellen Wth Oakland Calif McGirl Hannah Kembler Anderson Jacobson

Changes in Naval Heads Announced by Secretary Denby

Admiral Hilary Jones is named commander of the Atlantic fleet succeeding H. C. Wilson who moves to commandant of the naval academy at Annapolis. Rear Admiral E. D. Bherle is named commander of the Pacific fleet, succeeding Admiral Hugh Rothman. Rear Admiral W. R. Shoemaker becomes vice commander of the Pacific fleet, and Rear Admiral J. T. McDonald is named vice admiral and second in command of the Atlantic fleet. Ship redistributions between fleets are planned. Illinois weather forecast calls for probable thundershowers this afternoon or tonight with cooler Sunday and partly cloudy skies.

United Press Washington, D. C Hilary Jones H. C. Wilson Naval Academy At Annapolis Denby E. D. Bherle Hugh Rothman W. R. Shoemaker 14Th Naval District Pacific Fleet JT. McDonald New York Navy Yards Atlantic Densby

DeKalb Plans Fourth of July Celebrations in Town

Plans for DeKalb Fourth of July celebration include a big ball game at Pershing Park with DeKalb’s Kyle Paddock facing Rochelle’s Rochelle, plus a downtown program featuring a water battle and bicycle races. Local events outline a lively day with night activities and downtown spectacles, with full details to come in Monday’s paper.

Pershing Park Rochelle DeKalb Kyle Paddock

Smoke Shop Man Returns From Vacation Trip

Mr and Mrs W J Snyder and son are home after a vacation that covered about 1600 miles over a couple of weeks including a visit to Niagara Falls. Baldy plans to take another week off to rest and learn what happened in the world during his absence. The trip featured a night across the river from the falls, praised by the family. Mrs Snyder calls it wonderful and says the boy will have much to talk about.

W. J. Snyder and Son Baldy Niagara Falls Falls Snyder

Five murder indictments in Kaber Cale

The fifth first degree murder indictment in the Kaber murder mystery was expected to be reported by the grand jury today. The indictment names Salvatore Calla known as Sam and cites a signed confession made after arrest in Buffalo. A nationwide search began for Victorio Casseli, named as Calla's accomplice. Mystic Workers hold a meeting tonight at Jarboe's Hall with a dance to follow.

GY United Cleveland Ohio Kaber Francis Huber Stanton Salvatore Calla Sam Buffalo N. Y Victorio Casseli

United States Favored in Mesopotamian and Yap Questions

In Geneva on June 18 the Mesopotamian and Yap questions were tentatively settled in favor of the United States. A conference between the United States and allies arranged final disposition. Dr Jensen Cunha noted US consent is required before any mandate, and no US envoy will attend further talks without consent. Herbert Fisher of Great Britain said London would press the matter with Washington promptly.

White Press Geneva Switzerland United States League of Nations Council Nery Jensen Cunha Viscount Isha Japan League Herbert Fisher Great Britain

Hindenburg Dismantled and Sold as Firewood in Berlin Yard

Berlin reports the iron Hindenburg statue at the Avenue of Victory has been reduced to junk. An advertisement from Rudolf Mosse offers the iron statue for sale in whole or parts for firewood. The once towering symbol, derided for years, was removed last year after wartime novelty faded. In nearby news, Mr and Mrs J F Mead of West Plain Missouri visit DeKalb with relatives.

United Press Berlin Iron Hindenberg Hindennburg Rudolf Mosse Berlin Leipziger Street Hindenburg Herr Mosse J. F. Mead West Plaine, Mo DeKalb Mead Frank Mosher

Exer cises at St Marys and civic acts in June

The St Marys ceremonies led by the American Legion adjourn late today with naturalization final oath and a public event at Huntley park. James J Barbour of Chicago will speak as 6 aliens receive full citizenship next Thursday. In Springfield adjournment of the 52nd general assembly appears imminent after hearings on Volstead related measures and civil service changes.

American Legion Harry W. McEwen Naturalization Department of Chicago Huntley Park James J. Barbour Chitag Mgr Barbour Cit Helichigaun Pinnish Austr I Jans Kiss Springfield 52Nd General Assembly State Administration Conference House Thompson Traction Senate Revenue Commission Tax Commission Small Wlineis Commerce Commission Helen C. Griffin Grant Park Charles H. Puidum Marshall Michael F. Walsh Harrisburg

Peggy Joyce Case Delayed To Monday in Alimony Battle

United Press reports Peggy Joyce, wife of J Stanley Joyce, seeks 10000 dollars temporary alimony as Judge Joseph Sabath considers postponing action. The case pauses until Monday as proceedings await a ruling on whether she must appear for further request.

The United Press Jcage Peggy Joyce Joseph Sabath Pretty Pexty J. Stanley Joyce Joyce

Miners Seek Allied Action From Other Unions

London dispatch reports strik ing miners asking other unions to join in enforcing wage demands. After the miners executive council adjourned indefinitely, secretary Frank Hodges said he would urge union executives to confer promptly to pursue nationwide action for recognition of the miners' demands.

United Press London England Frank Hodges

Tax Association Holds Session in Gotham New York

The National Tax Association announces its fourteenth annual conference will be held at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods New Hampshire from September 12 to 16. Members include tax officials from states possessions Canadian provinces municipal officials experts economists and corporate taxpayers.

United Press New York National Tax Association Mount Washington Bretton, Woods Hampshire United States

Henry Ram er Falls From Pole Injures Knee

Henry Ramsey fell from a telephone pole while working and dislocated a knee. He was not seriously hurt, though his arms and legs bore slivers from the fall. He walked about today and reported only mild soreness.

Henry Ramer Henry Ramsey

Rail wreck at Ashton delays trains Friday

Yesterday afternoon about five o'clock a couple of freight cars of an eastbound train buckled and derailed, tying up traffic for hours. Westbound traffic moved within an hour, while eastbound trains ran four to five hours late. No injuries were reported.

Anniversary Observed Of Great Battle In London

London marks the 106th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo with ceremonies in the Guards officers’ mess and at Hyde Park Corner and the Royal Exchange. The current Duke of Wellington pays a peppercorn rent, symbolized by a small silken flag, to Buckingham Palace for Strathfield Saye and Apsley House. The token will go to the Guards mess at Windsor.

Uni Tress London Battle of Waterloo Duke of Wellington Hyde Park Corner Royal Exchange Strathfield Saye Apsley House George Buckingham Palace Windsor

Reduce Taxes By Fixing The Debt Of Allies

Washington June 18 A tax cut averaging four to five dollars per person will result from permanently adjusting allied debt to the United States. It would also enable the government to retire some war obligations due in two years. Harding and cabinet favor putting the allied debt on a permanent basis at a cab inet meeting. Loans to the allies totaled about 11 billion dollars originally. Interest has increased the annual payment to five million dollars, a burden borne by 105 million American taxpayers. Once allies begin paying interest it will be lifted.

Press Washington, D. C United States Harding

Signals Guide Downtown Pedestrian Crossings Tonight

Pedestrians are urged to watch traffic signals on the Lincoln Highway this evening. Officials say early public acclimation to signals will speed regulation and reduce trouble on a busy night. Drivers and pedestrians are asked to cooperate for smoother flow.

Lincoln Highway

State closes case against Mrs Orthwein in Zeigler murder

The state today closed its case against Mrs Cora Orthwein charged with the murder of Herbert T Zeigler an executive at Good year Tire Rubber Company Two more women witnesses testified in an effort to show jealousy as the motive The defense will present its side next week

United Press Chicago State Today Cora Orthwein Herbert T. Zeigler Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company OrthWein Zeigler

DeKalb Man Ed Hitchcock Still Critically Ill

Ed R Hitchcock of North Fourth street remains critically ill as five doctors work. Despite a strong constitution and slight improvement, doctors say recovery depends on today’s condition. Family asks visitors avoid Fourth street entrance and not to disturb the patient.

Dekalb Ed R. Hitchcock North Fourth Street Hitchcock Fourth Street

Robber Uses Brace and Bit in DeKalb Theft

A man gained entry to Still's drug store Thursday night using a brace and bit lent by a DeKalb garage owner. He posed as a carpenter needing tools for an hour and returned them later. Garage owners are urged to exercise caution when loaning tools to strangers.

Still's DeKalb

Clock plan for merchant police proposed in town

In Stown discussions a 16 key or more lime clock for night merchant police is suggested to help detect robberies. The idea is embryonic with details due in days, aiming to improve police awareness of crime events.

Stown

Motorbike Men Set Gypsy Tour to Elgin Sunday

DeKalb riders head for Elgin on a Gypsy Tour stopping tonight at the Princess Theatre for the Educational comedy High and Dry. Corrine Griffith stars in The Whisper Market as motorcyclists prepare for morning practice on the Elgin race track.

Elgin Corrine Griffth DeKalb Incess Cinity Wing Park

Steel workers plan tougher union as wage cuts loom

Denver delegates forecast further wage reductions as Judge Gary signals cuts. David T. Davies of the steel delegates warns the industry will push wages to the limit, noting past disarray since the strike and urging strong organization for a renewed push. He cites leadership changes including Foste r and Fitzpatrick and believes the union can be stronger now under normal conditions.

Denver Colo Steel Workers’ Union Gary David T. Davies American Federation of Labor Davies Steel Onion William Z. Foster John Fitzpatrick

Garrity Named Head of Vets Today at Dixon

Sterling Illinois June 18 John P Garrity formerly Chicago police chief was elected commander for Illinois in the annual US Spanish American War Veterans gathering at Dixon. The vote ended a bitter contest with John Wold of Chicago politics influenced the result, final tally 1 to 90 in Garritys favor and Wold urged unanimous adoption.

United Press Sterling John P. Garrity Chicago Ilinois Dixon Garrity John Wold Wold

Organdy and gingham dresses at The Reliable

Attractive organdy and gingham combination dresses offered at prices five ninety five and six ninety five. See our east wig dow.

The Reliable Wigdow

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City Plan Real Haugen Packer White House Mrs Anderson Smoke Shop Man Mystic Jarboe'’s Annie’s Woods Sherm Boardman de- Kalb Bill Snag Chemical Society ST. Marys Muldoon Legion IN Charge Volstead American Chemical Society House Rules Committee Walstead Prohibition Commission Palmer St.Mary’s Parochial School Francis Burke Bishop Muldoon Rockford Columbia Margaret Rowe France Mary Horan Julia Stefani Spain Jennie Darin Miriam Moniavon Scotland Margaret Lalley Erin Irene Duffy Liberty Irene Fagan Isabelle Roche Angels of Countries Edna Kelley Alice Riley Mary Boland Alice Montavon Veronica Burns Erin—Mary Taylor Ella Hamontz Margaret Hickey Allene Huestis Helen McCabe St. Mary's Hall Peggy Tax Association Gotham Ashton Hy United Press
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