Peace plan rejected as Germans face hard times
Berlin dispatches report German press opposing terms of peace. Vossische Zeitung says Ebert may resign and assembly dissolve, leaving chaos. Tageblatt insists on self determination and sovereignty, while other papers denounce the entente. Weimar notes German peace delegation to reject revised terms and seek arbitration. Local items cover teaching shifts in Streator and Knights of Columbus events in DeKalb with July Fourth plans and a ball game against Racine Cardinals.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Vossische Zeitung
Ebert
National Assembly
Versailles
Weimar
Tageblatt
Onxiger
Mnd
Tagis Zeitung
Siening
Basle
Switzerland
Frankfurter Zeitung
Scheideman
Peace Committee of
Assembly
de Kalb
Knights of Columbus
DeKalb
Racine Cardinals
Baseball Association
Cardinals
Immigration Is Question Before Meet
The American Federation of Labor convention today turned to immigration and what should be done with railroads. Resolutions urged federal control and possible ownership. debate focused on Mexican workers at the border. Harry G. Fox charged employers seek to import cheap European labor and called for stricter laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Atlantic City
American Federation of Labor Convention
Bollenbacher
Pennsylvania State Federation For Labor
Harry G. Fox
Wyoming
Remains of DeKalb Woman Shipped Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Everett Prather were held this afternoon at three at the Gurler street family home, followed by the removal of her remains to Willsbury Kentucky for burial, her birthplace, after death occurred yesterday before noon. The Flower Store offers home-grown strawberries.
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DeKalb
Gurler Street
Everett Prather
Willsbury
Soldiers in Band Reprises Roles at DeKalb Concert
The DeKalb Military Band opens its concert, featuring Hjalmar Ranta on clarinet and Michael Kommer on French horn. Veterans Axel Johnson and James Robertson, formerly with the infantry band in France, return to the group. The program starts at eight with selections including New Colonial March Overture King Rose Morse Waltz Impassioned Novelette Bow of Bees Remich’s Melody Lampe Star Spangled Banner and Roses.
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DeKalb
Hjalmar Ranta
Michael Kommer
Axel Johnson
James Robertson
France
Hall
Reynard
Remich
Lampe ‘Star Spaneed Banner
Koye
Band Concert Opens Season Tonight At The Wharf
The band season starts this evening with a program the band boys have prepared. The Chronicle urges all readers to attend and show appreciation by rising to their feet for the naval anthem. Everyone, including motorists who can stand, should stand when the music begins.
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Chronicle
Three Penny Postage Returns July First
July first will see the return of the little red postage stamp of the two cent denomination for first class mail and the one cent stamp for cards. After the two cent postage law takes effect, those who hold large quantities of stamps or old envelopes here will have a month to redeem them for stamps.
Electric Car Delayed by a Small Mishap
The nine o clock DeKalb to Sycamore car did not return until 9 50 after a minor incident. A large pin on the brake beam was lost causing brakes to fail temporarily. Motorman and conductor replaced a bolt and service resumed quickly at the car barns.
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DeKalb-Sycamore
Sycamore
Armory Purchase Bill Passed By Legislature
Local bill authorizes state purchase of the DeKalb Armory building, with Governor Lowden expected to sign after Senate approval. The deal preserves a public gathering site and keeps the Illinois National Guard unit in DeKalb, a benefit to the city. Senator Adam Cliffe led the effort with aid from Representatives Preyer Tourtillott and Devine, amid a session not favorable to armory bills. The $9,000 price is framed as a bargain compared with earlier construction costs.
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Hhin
Lowden
Senate
Appropriations
House
DeKalb
Adam Cliffe
Preyer
Tourtillott
Devine
Danville
Peoria
Illinois National Guard
Presay
Sprinefield
Supreme Court
Chicazy West Park Board
General Assembly
State Board of Equalization
Wright
Springfield
Chicago
Shanahan
DeKalb Armory
Commencement at Normal School Highlights Diplomas
An evening program showcased World War II effects as women students received diplomas. Prof Nowell J. Gilbert spoke on Making Democracy Safe for the World. Dr Francis W. Shepardsen presided as diplomas were handed by officials. music and readings followed. graduates from multiple counties will complete requirements in summer or December.
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Nowell J. Gilbert
Gilbert
Plm
Webster
Aila
Normal School Board
A. Neil Annis
Shephardson
Rollo L. Brsell
Princeton
EL. Vaile
Dixon
John W. Cook
Thora Helen Lindbers
Florence BE. Munser
Eleanor Purson
Gladys Purinson
Winifred Renwick
DeKalb County
Strentere
Walter Halm
Meis M. Bernard
Baray Bollinger
Jennie Coffey
Corabel McOnber
Kenneth Nelson Parke
Katherine Smaith
Pearl Tunis
Doris Wagls
Ile Webster
Ruby Widen
Jo Daviess County
Florence Adelman
Cook County
Alice Aitken
Dorothea Winifred Clover
Harriet J. Khirstine
Kila G. Dystrup
Marie A. Keller
Marjorie Shenhard
Mary J. Ulick
Mera Werner
Helen Margaret Pieldhouse
Edith Harting
Mildred Morlynd
Matinda Volbording
Muriel Vernon
Melleury County
Maude L. Anderson
Lee County
Jelia Aschenbrenner
Charlotte Campbell
Margaret Mc'Tacne
Florence B. Rudolph
Florence Sherlock
Clara G. Smith
Gertrude Katherine Shaw
Kane County
Mildred BE. Tanker
Frances O'Donnell
Ruth Wilherd Crew
Ghondory Graves
Orla Kent
Edna Burns
Mary Hayes
Lillian Marie Richards
Keda Smith
Olive M. Shepherd
Mabel Wenonah Smailes
Twelema Martin
Cora Welch
Ogle County
Marjorie Bishop
Marthe Hillesus
Neahlie Lohafer
Soldiers to Attend Meeting for American Legion Formation
Soldiers from Rath township and DeKalb county are to attend a meeting here tomorrow evening to organize the American Legion. Chairman Thomas Murray and his committee have prepared the proposal for presentation to soldiers sailors and Marines, with similar formations already in other cities.
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Rath Township
DeKalb County
The
American Legion
Thomas Murray
Big Shipment Express Sent Last Evening
Express business with the American Railway Express Company grows, with Agent Culver securing a special car for cleansing up the business. Last night a car attached to the 5:23 eastbound train carried express for cities across the state from multiple shippers, marking the first time a mixed shipment required a car.
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American Railway Express Company
Culver
Q. RS. Express
Tourist in Pierce-Arrow Travels From San Francisco to New York
A tourist in a large Pierce-Arrow car stopped here for supplies and mail. The vehicle bore a placard announcing a cross country trip From San Francisco to New York and carried a special tire for advertising.
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Pierce-Arrow
San Francisco
New York
Harley Expert to Speak on Motorcycles Monday Evening
Harley-Davidson field service man C. R. McClanahan will speak at eight o clock Monday evening at 117 East Locust street George Prescott's. He will discuss motorcycle construction and care including motor transmission magneto carburetor generator and battery and answer questions. All motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to attend.
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Harley-Davidson Motor Company
C. R. McClanahan
McClanahan
Harley-Davidson
George Prescott
East Locust Street
Fine Games Booked In City Calendar of Baseball
The baseball association has several key games lined up. Sunday hosts LaSalle the fast team, then June 29 Chicago Federals visit. July Fourth features Racine Cardinals, July 13 Chicago Giants bring a crowd, and July 20 sees the Jack Rabbits in town for another game.
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The
Baseball Association
LaSalle
Racine Cardinals
Chicago Federals
Chicago Giants
Chicago
Jack Rabbits
Corn Fields In Vicinity Looking Fine This Year
Riding through the country yesterday observers noted corn fields in the vicinity looking fine and the knee high by the fourth of July slogan may hold true. Corn plowing is the chief occupation on farms as splendid growing weather continues. Other small grains are progressing rapidly and likely bumper yields if conditions stay favorable.
Quiet border air patrols and Villa Angelus split fears
United Press reports five American planes over the border found the situation quiet near El Paso. At Fort Bliss two US infantry companies reinforced cavalry due to Villista activity near Sabes. In Laredo, talk of a split between General Angelus and Pancho Villa grew, with fears of reprisal against Americans and Villa denying mercy to Americans if attacked, while Angelus vowed protection for foreigners and to uphold his manifesto.
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United Press
el Paso
Texas
Sabez
19Th
United States Infantry
Fort Bliss
Laredo
Angelus
Pancho Villa
Mexico
Villa
United States
Juarez
Chihuahua
Anzelus
Chihuahua City
Carranza
Palmer Gets More Money for Palmer Plans to Halt Reds
Washington reports say the House began considering a proposal to grant Attorney General Palmer an extra 500000 dollars, reaching 1500000 for campaigns against radicals. The Justice Department aims to arrest about 20000 radicals nationwide, with 20,000 list mentioned. emphasis on adding agents by July 1. Paris dispatch notes German peace delegation refusing to sign, with Weimar talks amid looming decisions before seven p.m. Monday. The Allies warn of possible invasion if terms rejected. British navy on war footing, R34 and R33 dirigibles deployed, Baltic blockade anticipated.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
House
Palmer
Department of Justice
William J. Flynn
Department
Paris
France
Weimar
Jone
Germany
Versailles
Marshall Foch
Foch
Luxemburg
Holland
Switzerland
Berlin
Cormans
London
England
Rman
Baltic
Heligoland
Kiel Canal
Copenhagen
Denmark
Cobl¢hz
Marshal Foch
No Excuse for Wrong Number in New Telephone Directory
Today the telephone directory is issued and is claimed to be correct up to the date in June. The company management and central operators urge users to verify the number before dialing to improve service.
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Wering
Lightning Sets Barn Ablaze Northeast of City
The large barn of John Twombly northeast of the city was struck by lightning during an electrical storm this afternoon. An alarm summoned farmers and city men to combat the fire. Fire Chief McEvoy and Morris Kennedy joined the effort, working hard as the blaze raged. By four o'clock the loss was expected to be slight due to many workers.
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John Twombly
McEvoy
Morris Kennedy
Star Theatres Tonight Showreel of Sun Shine Comedies
Charlie Chaplin in Shangheid and Mil dred Harris in When a Girl Loves headline the Star tonight with repeats of Harry T. Morey in Fighting Des tiny and Oh What A Knight. Star Orchestra provides music. Shows begin 7:45. Admission 25 cents adults 15 cents children plus war tax. E J Raymond returns from Joliet newspaper convention. J Leonard Johnson drives to Paw Paw with Mrs Johnson and two others.
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Charlie Chaplin
Shangheid
Mildred Harris
Harry T. Morey
Star Tonight
The
Star Orchestra
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K. C
Streator
Luella Dunning
Chronicle Office
Fordson Tractor
Fordson
B. Dearborn
Fisk Motor Co
DeKalb, UI
Bill
Lower House
Cliffe
Armory
Lorast Street
Prof
N. K. Gilbert
BIG Shipment Express
Wiemar
Reds
Prenay
Temps
Bulletin
E. J. Raymond
Joliet
J. Leonard Johnson
Paw Paw
Johnson
John Lundberg
Harvey Snyder
First National Bank
First Trust & Savings Bank
DeKalb. Illinois
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