Knights of Columbus dedicate new building program announced
The dedicatory exercises for the Knights of Columbus new hall are open to all. A band concert welcomes attendees then dignitaries including Mayor Wagley and Rev. Solon will speak. State Deputy Houlihan and Rev. Thomas Finn will give addresses before dancing at St Mary’s Hall with music by a splendid orchestra.
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Knights of ‘Columbus
The
Chronicle
Knights of Columbus
FP. E. Wagley
J. A Solon
Thomas Finn
Houlihan
St. Mary’s Hall
Knights
DeKalb
Chicago Doctor Dr Harry J Haiselden Dies in Havana
DeKalb residents who met Dr Harry J Haiselden learned with regret that he died suddenly in Havana Cuba while returning from a two months holiday tour The controversial physician gained notoriety for the Baby Bollinger case and for adopting a hospital infant named Hope The two nurses who stood by him in Chicago accompanied his remains to Chicago.
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Hope
Chicago
Church notices due by ten o clock tomorrow morning
Publicity workers for the churches of the city must file notices by ten o clock tomorrow morning and every Saturday morning thereafter. Notices arriving late will not be published.
Italy Faces Crisis as Premier Orlando Resigns
Premier Orlando announced his cabinet resigned to King Emmanuel after the chamber rejected a secret session. He urged unity as uproars interrupted his appeal, warning of dark days amid Italy’s war-time international straits.
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United Tress
Rome
Italy
Orlando
Kine Emmanuel
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Judge Glidden Smiles Over Electric Car Arrival
Judge V A Glidden is pictured today in buoyant mood as news arrives of an electric coupe sent from Chicago. The judge and Mrs Glidden plan to take time off to learn to operate the noiseless vehicle and enjoy the new toy together.
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Judge Glidden
Chicago
DeKalb Band Concert Draws Crowd at Huntley Park
The DeKalb Military band opened the season with a large turnout at Huntley Park last night. The program pleased attendees, and though the music has been heard often recently, the band played exceptionally well, drawing many out of town listeners.
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DeKalb Military Band
Huntley Park
Ferguson in Letter Tells of Snow Storm
Mrs Harry Ferguson today received letters from her husband Harry who is driving an officers car somewhere in France The young man recounts experiences he met with and notes a snow ball fight that amused locals as heat hovered near ninety degrees He says his hopes of returning home soon are unlikely to happen soon.
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Harry Ferguson
Harry
France
Mercury
Busy Shoe Repair Men In Town Stay Fully Booked
Local shoe repair shops report unprecedented activity with six or more shops in the city. Workers say they are the busiest ever and often cannot complete repairs on promised times.
Carload of tourists shown moving through town at night
An auto load of seven tourists passed through here about 7 30 at night. A dog sat in the rear seat and another on each running beard as the vehicle took corners with the dogs seeming to enjoy the ice.
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Gome
Crystal Lake Farmer Visits Town For Supplies
Charles Miahiaenee is farming near Crystal Lake this season and came to town yesterday to visit relatives and secure farm supplies. He shows sunburn and reports farming conditions as satisfactory with hopes for good crops.
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Crystal Lake
Charles Miahiaeneeis
Charles
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves at Star Theater
A big double bill features William Foxs Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves as the headline photoplay with Nuts and Noodles as the main comedy and Matt and Jeff performing 500 Miles on a Gallon of Gas. Shows begin at 7 45 PM with adult prices at 20 cents and children at 10 cents plus tax.
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Photoplay and Co
William Foxfs
Matt
Jeff
Special Methodist Service Schedule Next Sunday
The Methodist program opens with Sunday school at 9 45 a m for all ages. Public worship follows at 10 45 a m with Dr B B Evans preaching The Pessimist and What to do With Him. Evening service from 7 to 8 oclock features Hymn of the Ages and standard hymn talks. Holy Communion baptism and reception of members planned for Sunday morning June 29.
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B. B. Evans
Epworth League
Draymen Busy at Hauling Trunks as Normal School Ends
Draymen of the city handle heavy trunk loads near depots as Normal school closes for summer vacation. Students and teachers return to various parts of the state, with increased rail and electric line traffic and many arriving in the coming days for the summer school course.
LaSalle Baseball Team Plans Large Auto Trip Here
The LaSalle baseball team traveling by car to our town for Sunday's game plans a large fan turnout. Hager will pitch for DeKalb, making the matchup with LaSalle an anticipated contest.
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LaSalle
Lasse County
Hager
DeKalb
Copper Wire Thieves Operate Near Shabbona
Police report copper thieves clipped about 1000 feet of heavy wire from railroad poles in the Shabbona area. Authorities seek help to locate the thieves and protect the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line.
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Police Department Western
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Shabbona
Kennedy Hero Receives Care After Valor Award
Raymond R. Kennedy, awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for October 18 19 valor, is at Fort Des Moines Iowa receiving care. A Red Cross letter to his father says he arrived at the hospital with his right leg amputated above the knee and is recovering well. The Red Cross offers further aid and the soldier hopes for a ten day furlough then a visit to DeKalb.
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Raymond R. Kennedy
Fort Des Moines
Iowa
P. E. Kennedy
John Zydeman
Red Cross
General Hospital
New Jersey
Chicago
DeKalb
Knights of Pythias elect new lodge officers
The Knights of Pythias met in regular session last evening. Two candidates received the first rank ritual. Elected for the next six months were Chancellor Commander J. Si ohnson Vice Chancellor E. R. Morris Relate Joe B. Johnson Master of Work Chris Derrick Master at Arms Lockwood Pieron Inner Guard Raymond Rolfe Outer Guard George Sutton.
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Knights of Pythias
J. Siohnson
E. R. Morris
Joe B. Johnson
Chris Derrick
Lockwood Pieron
Raymond Rolfe
George Sutton
Riot Quickly Suppressed in Frankfurt After Arrest
A riot in Frankfurt followed a French officer’s order to arrest a German civilian. Thousands gathered and exchanged shots with police. One civilian was killed and several wounded before the prefect warned of French artillery if officers remained in danger.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Frankfurt
Police Shot Dog That Bit Child On North 14th
Police acted early in the week after a dog ran loose on North 14th street and bit a child. The dog was killed as the chief ordered muzzles for similar dogs, with the mayor having previously issued the directive to enforce muzzle requirements citywide.
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Police Department
North 14Th Street
Jackson brings Paris edition of the Tribune souvenir
Wesley Jackson returned from overseas service and brought the May 26 Paris edition of the Chisago Tribune. The issue carries a photograph of the nurses from unit No. 12, including Miss Grace Welch of the city, and Jackson plans to keep the paper as a memento.
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Paris
THE
Tribune
Wesley Jackson
Chisago Tribune
Grace Welch
Jackson
Many More Reach Home in War's Aftermath
Lieutenant Ralph Judd of DeKalb receives two French and American citations and a Croix de Guerre for bravery at Belleau Wood in June last year. He rose from private to sergeant to lieutenant and is back with the 14th Second Division in Germany. His twin brother Roy also served and is hoped to reunite soon. News from Europe notes German cabinet resignations and potential acceptance of the peace treaty, with Weimar officials preparing a new government to sign.
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Germany
Cassell
Berlin
Occupation
Rhine
Montebar
Read
Ruhr
Washington, D. C
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France
Marshal Foch
Department
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Elmer Judd
South First Street
DeKalb Marine
Judd
Belleau Woods
Bileau Woods
Lietenant Judd
Roy
Weimar
Itelf
National Assembly
Noske
Herman Mueller
Memorial project backs DeKalb County boys history
The Sandwich Free Press editor hails a DeKalb Chronicle viz ad and urges readers to support Raymond and Greenaway in their war history book project. The firm promises a lasting memorial to enlisted soldiers and asks local soldiers to submit photos with proper forms for inclusion.
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Frank Lowman
Sandwich Free Press
Chronicle
DeKalb Chronicle
Messrs
Raymond and
Greenaway
DeKalb County
Raymond & Greenaway
Sherman Sees Vatican Influence In League Vote
United Press reports Senator Sherman of Trioi warns the Vatican could gain control over League of Nations votes through Catholic member states. He says this endangers religious liberty in the United States and beyond and notes papal claims to administer civil government persist.
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United Press
Shineton
D. C
Vatican
Organization of the
League of Nations
Seator Sherman
Trioi
League
United States
Fire Chief and Assistant Lose Fire Chains at Twombly Fire
Fire Chief McEvoy and Maurice Kennedy lost two fire chains at the Twombly fire yesterday afternoon. They request the finder return the chains to the fire station, as they belong to a friend who loaned the car.
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McEvoy
Maurice Kennedy
Twombly
Army Fight to Be Taken Up on Senate Floor
Washington June 20 administrators push for 500000 standing army as asked by Secretary Baker and seek rejection of 406000 figure. Senate naval affairs committee also approved 35000000 for naval aviation for the coming year.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Administration
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Baker
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Waterman Boy Returns Home From Service Reunion
Charles Blackman, in service for some time, returned to town last night and surprised his relatives. He telephoned from Waterman to meet at the Fourth street corner of the Lincoln Highway and soon kissed his sweetheart. The reunion was brief but pleasant as the soldier escorted the boy home.
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Charles Blackman
Waterman
Lincoln Highway
Lincoln Loyalty League Aids Americanization Effort
A report highlights Rev. Wargelin leading the Lincoln Loyalty League to promote American language and customs among immigrants. The active group pledges allegiance to America and supports Americanization work, with notices offering 5 cents per pound for clean cotton rags and 5 cents per pound for knit cotton underwear.
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Lincoln Loyalty League
Wargelin
Finnish Lutheran Church
America
Chronicle Office
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