Two Artists at Normal For Better City Benefit
Tomorrow evening at the normal auditorium a concert of two celebrated artists will begin at eight to raise funds for the Better City Plan. Madame Christine, renowned soloist, will be accompanied by Marion Wright, and Madame Sturkow Ryder, a world famous pianist, will perform. The Apollo reproducing art will echo selections, with proceeds supporting civic improvements.
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Welock
Pisu
Madame Christine
Galli Curei
DeKalb
Marion Wright
Eveniing
Madame Sturkow-Ryder
Clark Orchestral
Apollo
Apollo Piano Company
Artapollo
Sol's United Shows Come to DeKalb for Week
Sol's United Shows arrive in DeKalb for a six night engagement from June 27 to July 2 to support the town's baseball team. The carnival passed through yesterday en route to Split Valley where they will play this week. Reports note 25 cars without wagons in the fleet and promise ample parking and a clean, respectable show for ladies and families.
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Sol
United
Split Valley
Chronicle
Dixon
Kiwanis Session Hears Scout Talk
Kiwanis meeting attendance fell due to hot weather with the club planning fewer sessions. Edgar Willie of Chicago district Boy Scouts official spoke, outlining Scout activities and offering a fresh view of the boys organization and its work.
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Kiwanis
Edgar Willie
Chicago
Workmen Test Gas Mains for Leaks Along Lincoln Highway
Workmen from the Northern Utilities company are testing for gas leaks along Lincoln Highway. The crew removes bricks and checks pavement at various spots while awaiting connections or shutoffs. The process has taken several days and is not yet finished.
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Hlim Northern Utilities Company
Lincoln Highway
Tash
Gays Big Fun Show Opens Tonight at Dowdall Lots
A company of 12 vaudeville artists begins a weeklong engagement at the Dowdall lots in the large canvass airdome theatre. Seats are 10 cents with 1000 available each night. Doors open 7 15 pm curtain at 8 pm. Six high class acts perform nightly with an end program daily.
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Dowdall
Bishop Meineniteson to Lead New DetrIot Parish Call
Rev. EW Meineniteson former Bishop Area resident accepts call to lead the new parish in DeKalb Detriot and will preach his first Sunday service after arrival. Interim duties by Carlin and a guest speaker are noted as the church prepares for a formal welcome and rites.
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Femalb
Erst Taihterin Ehoreh
Meieniteson
Detrait
Miet
Reptember Totter
Arreptanes
Jay Armering
Ehitemh
Parine
Carlin
Magnusson
Burr
Michigan City
DeKalb Tatherins
G. A Vahlund
Rock Island
Augustana Entreme
Sea power the basis for the empire’s security
Premier Lloyd George told the Imperial conference that Britain views sea power as the basis of the empire’s existence and urged readiness to discuss disarmament with the United States. He said Britain aims to secure its security and cannot consent to less, speaking before premiers and dominion officials.
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Armet
London
Eng
Lloyd George
Great Britain
United States
Soldier Bonus Bill Favored by Senate Finance Panel
Washington June 20 The soldier bonus bill was favorably reported to the Senate finance committee. The measure was accepted largely as drafted by the sub committee, marking a key step toward action in the chamber.
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United
Washington, D. C
Senate Finance Committee
James Murray Enters New Business Ties with Piper Entity
James Murray formerly with Reliable store has shifted into insurance and real estate, aligning with J. M. Piper. Piper, aging but active, expects Murray to be a strong asset to the venture as travel remains limited.
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Janes T. Murray
Reliable Store
J. M. Piper
Myr Piper
Murray
Motor Bandits Steal Payroll In Granite City Hold Up
Five armed bandits seized $17,523 payroll from John Mitto driver for American Railway Express Company in Granite City and fled in a touring car. The National Lead Company payroll was the target in a daytime robbery reported in Granite City, NL.
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Granite City
John Mitto
American Railway Express Company
National Lead Company
President Harding Returns From Mayflower Cruise
President Warren G. Harding and Mrs. Harding return to the White House in Washington after a weekend aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower. The First Couple wear a hint of tan and walk with a springy step as they resume duties.
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United Dressy
Washington, D. C
President Harding
Harding
White House
Death of Edward R Hitchcock Shocks DeKalb Community
Edward R Hitchcock a respected DeKalb plumbing businessman died after a three day illness on a Saturday afternoon. He was 67 born Morris Illinois March 28 1874. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church with Odd Fellows escort to Fairview cemetery.
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Hitchcock
North Fourth Street
Edward R. Hitchcock
DeKalb
Ward R. Hitchcock
Morris
Ilinois
B. GC. Mitchcock
Bence
Mat
B.C. Knodle
Mere. Hitchcork
Dorothy
Mary
Affice
Mes
Herbert
Ed Hitelcock
Woolfmen
The
Masons
White Shrine
Oddellow
Mierrew
Methodist
B. Barrett Evans
Odd Fellows
Fairview Cemetery
Carlton Gilbert Wat
Chana
Ethel Knapp
Ashton
Knapp
Wall
American Legion
Miss Knapp
Tim Murphy Deserted by Friends in Dearborn Mail Robbery Case
Chicago reports that labor and political leader Tim Murphy faces a federal grand jury over involvement in the Dearborn station mail heist. A trunk at Murphy’s father in law’s home contained part of the loot, and Murphy remains in jail on a $100,000 bond default. Six of Murphy’s union comrades, including Ed Powers, were arrested at resusc house headquarters, held without charges.
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United Press
Chicago
Ill
Tim Murphy
Dearborn
Murphy
Resus House
Hirm” Trurphy
Ed Powers
United States Objects to German Reparations by American Drafts
Representations have been made by the United States to the allied reparations committee to prevent Germany from paying reparations by draft on New York banks and using American financial institutions as a credit fulcrum. The action of Germany in paying large sums to the allies through American banks has disrupted exchange conditions to the detriment of American foreign trade.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Germany
New York
Roll Company Employees Annual Picnic Opens Season
Members of One Clark Orchestra Rel roll company workers and families enjoyed the first annual picnic at Kingston Grove. The day included boating swimming fishing and races. In the evening Obergs Orioles defeated Larsons Lambs 14 to 12 as E G Clark photographed the event for shop posting.
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Clark Orchestrat Rel
Kingston Grove
the Grove
Oberg
Orioles
Larson
Lambs
Carpenters Do Good Work at Camp Ground
Saturday afternoon the carpenters at Annies Woods worked with ample material and erected six additional tables for picnickers. The club and city officials praised the effort as groundwork for a camp ground. concrete entrance work will start soon as foundations are laid.
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Annies Woods
Lewis Seeks AFL Presidency Amid UMWA Candidacy
John Lewis president of the United Mine Workers of America announces his candidacy for the presidency of the American Federation of Labor. The report notes a $10000 campaign fund linked to his bid. The federation protests a new shipping board’s conduct toward union labor.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
John Lewis
United Mine— Workers of America Today
American Federation of Labor
Lewis
Haretta Towed After Ship Encounters Trouble 200 Miles South
The United States Shipping Board vessel Haretta reported to a naval station that it was in trouble with the moder and requested towing assistance while 200 miles south of Halifax Nova Scotia. The incident was relayed by radio to the Halifax naval station.
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United Press
Halifax
N.S
United States Shipping Board
Haretta
Naval
Allies fail to decide Germany fate after war talks in Paris
In Paris on June 20 Britain and France as a joint panel failed to resolve Germany's postwar status. Curzon urged dissolving the customs barrier and a plebiscite outcome favoring Germany in Upper Silesia. A near east agreement was reached with Italy to urge Greece toward peace with Turkish Nationalists.
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Paris
France
Great Britain
Germany
Lord Curzon
Briand
Dusseldorf
Rubrert
Duisberg
Upper Silesia
Allied Supreme Council
Near East
London
Asia Minor
Gypsies Stop in Dekalb for Short Time
A large Hupmobile with many travelers paused on Lincoln Highway in Dekalb. One woman received medical treatment from Dr. C. BD Smith before the group continued on their journey.
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Dekalb
Lincoln Highway
Business men to close for hour Tuesday funeral of E R Hitchcock
City business houses asked to close from 2:00 to 8:00 Tuesday for the funeral of their late associate E R Hitchcock. A Kiwanis committee was named to request the step and visit local merchants.
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Tate
E. R. Hitchcock
Kiwanis Club
Odd Fellows Call Meeting For E R Hitchcock Funeral
All members of 1 0 C F are asked to attend a regular meeting tonight to arrange attendance at the funeral of E R Hitchcock. By order of B V Hardy Noble Grand.
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E. R. Hitchcock
B. V. Hardy
Will Call a Session in July or Fall in Illinois
Springfield June 20 United Press governor Len Small will call a special session of the Illinois General Assembly to convene in July or late fall. He cites taxation and transportation as priorities and criticizes votes against Chicago traction reform and tax equalization.
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United Press
Springfield
Len Small
General Assembly
Chicago
52Nd General Assembly
House of Representatives
Thompson
Senate
Commonwealth
William Hale Thompson
Assembly
Treasury
General Revenue
University of Ilinois
House
Macomb Normal
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