Accidents on Lincoln Highway Detour Injures Cyclist
Early today on Pleasant street Floyd Nelson, a bicycle rider heading to work at a piano factory, was struck by a car driven by W. J. Andras of Sterling on the Lincoln Highway detour. Nelson dragged 15 feet, bike wrecked, car leg injury above the knee, driver stopped and arranged aid.
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Lincoln Highway
Pleasant Street
Floyd Nelson
Piano Factory
W. J. Andras
Sterling
Nelson
Corey Bicycle
Good Growing Weather Prevails in Local Gardens
Local officials report exceptionally favorable growing conditions over the past week. Robert Ferguson cites a remarkable garden example with corn and potatoes already through the ground within seven days, supported by witnesses. An east end farmer notes corn and potatoes progressing faster than in recent memory.
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Robert Ferguson
East End
Soldier Boys To Remain Awhile Longer
Corporal Marsh Christensen at Le Mans France reports his unit will be the last to move from the area. He mentions hearing from Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of President Wilson who entertained the troops with songs and promised to tell her father to send them home.
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Marsh Christensen
le Mai France
Margaret Wilson
Wilson
Local man saw bomber near Palmer home in Washington
Mr and Mrs O L Larson of Sycamore road recently returned from a vacation visiting Washington Boston New York and other eastern points. In Washington they heard of a bomber who tried to wreck Attorney General Palmers home. The bomber fell and was blown apart near where the Larsons stayed. Parts of the body were scattered and difficult to identify. The Larsons and their two daughters, working in the capital, were the only DeKalb residents known to witness the result of the attack.
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L. Larson
Sycamore Road
Washington, D. C
Boston
New York
Washington
Larson
Elgin
Palmer
DeKalb
O. L. Larson
Lively fight expected on army bill in Washington
United Press reports Senate military affairs committee nearing agreement on an army appropriation bill for 460000 soldiers with about 900 million dollars in funding. House plan set 751 million for 300000 men, while aeroplane factory and real estate purchases face House opposition amid a push for budget cuts. Mrs. Robert Ward visited relatives at Round Grove, MS.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Military Affairs Committee
House
Senate
Bryant Seriously Injured In Malta Train Accident
S Bryant a Maywood brakeman on the Chicago North Western line was badly hurt when a draw-bar failed near Malta. He fell under a passing car, severing one leg above the ankle and crushing the other, with further body injuries. First aid was given by Dr. L E Barton at Malta before he was rushed to DeKalb hospital for surgery. He survived the trip back in strong condition despite grave injuries. He is married with one child.
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Malta
DeKalb Hospital
Bryant
L. E. Barton
Rankin
Barton
Maywood
Well Known Woman Dies in Chicago Tragedy of Flu
Mrs Emma Swasey once of this city died last Monday at the Chicago Osteopath hospital from the flu. She had suffered high blood pressure, now largely normal, and the peaceful passing occurred while her family was present. The body was taken to Graceland for the funeral. Surviving are daughter Mrs C B Conrad of Sycamore, son Arthur of LaPorte Indiana, and son Spencer of Rochelle.
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Emma Swasey
Chicago
C. B. Conrad
Sycamore
Arthur
LaPorte
Ind
Spencer
Rochelle
Army Worm Invasion Alarm Belts DeKalb County Area
Farmers west of Batavia and east of DeKalb county line report army worm outbreaks harming corn and rye. Kane county soil expert Richards counsels individual help while N Keenan has lost ten acres of corn. Kan-ville area also reports worm damage as panic spreads through the farming community.
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Batavia
DeKalb
Assi
Richards
Kane County
N. Keenan
Kanville
Tuesday Night Band Concert Date in Future
The band boys plan to appear on Tuesday night for public concerts at Huntley Park, making Tuesday the busiest night in DeKalb as fans travel long distances to hear the program. The schedule aims to start the concerts when the band season begins, promising a well spent evening for attendees.
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Huntley Park
DeKalb
DeKalb City Court to Convene Next Thursday
DeKalb City Court with Judge H. W. McEwen presiding will convene next Thursday. The session will focus on naturalization cases and granting final papers to aliens who have resided here and plan to stay. Other cases may also be heard before adjournment.
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DeKalb
Juder H. W. McEwen
United States
Fourth Street Crossing Gates Repaired by North Western Crew
A North Western repair gang has worked on the Fourth street crossing gates. They overhauled the gates and returned them to first class condition ensuring better attention and operation at the crossing.
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Fourth Street
North Western
Comedy Night at Princess Features Dorothy Gish Play
Tonight the Princess presents Dorothy Gish in In Get Him Yet with a 7:15 p.m. start. Admission 22 cents for adults incl war tax, 10 cents for children. Saturday attraction Vod A Vil films also on the bill. F Harden returns to Bellvidere after DeKalb visit.
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Dorothy Gish
Kane Made Chairman at Returned Soldiers Meeting
Captain John P. Kane, fresh from overseas service in the medical corps, chaired a city hall meeting of returned service members. Harris M. Pisk served as secretary as the group planned membership drives and future gatherings, with Lieutenant Knight offering a civic perspective. A message of appreciation went to John G. Boyle for the homecoming celebration, and another meeting was set for two weeks hence. Meanwhile farmers praised favorable growing weather, noting corn and small grains advancing well, with gardens yielding early potatoes and peas.
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John P. Kane
Medical Corps
Harris M. Pisk
Thomas 5. Murray
Lieutenant Knight
Rockford
Pisk
DeKalb
John G. Boyle
Soldier Boys
YT. S. Murray
Italy
Safety Week on Rateroad Urges Caution Across Railroads
Next week, June 22 to 28, rails unite in Safety Week with the Safety First Commission urging workers to caution each other and the public to prevent accidents. The North Western and principal railroads promote care across crossings and yards, stressing slow, safe behavior over hurry.
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North Western
Railroad Safety First Commission
Safety First
Illinois General Assembly Ends Quiet 51st Session
United Press reports the 51st Illinois General Assembly adjourned at 10:30 pm after passing 69 Chicago bond bills and approving the omnibus bill conference report. Governor Lowden praised the body for efficiency and popular-minded reform, paid tribute to late reporter Frank Armstrong, and scheduled reconvening for June 30 to consider the governor’s messages.
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United Press
Springfield
51St General Assembly
Ilinois Assembly
House
Chicago
Conference Committee
Lowden
General Assembly
Frank Armstrong
St. Nicholas Hotel
Assembly
Northland steamer runs aground near Cape Cod canal
The Northland of the Eastern Steamship Company grounded at the Buzzard's Bay entrance amid dense fog while en route from New York to Boston. All 350 passengers were evacuated by small boats to New Bedford, with two holds flooded and no immediate hope of refloating the ship.
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United Press
Boston
Mass
Northland
Eastern Steamship Company
Cape Cod Canal
Buzzard’s Bay
West Island
Snow
A.m. New Bedford
New York
Dancing Armory Ball Room Tonight
A social dance event at the Armory ball room runs from 9:00 to 12:00 tonight with music and dancing for attendees seeking an evening out.
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Armory Ball Room
Doctor Kane to Resume Practice Here
Dr John P Kane a former US Army medical corps member who has just returned to the country will resume practice here around July first. Office equipment and furnishings are en route and will be installed soon to establish quarters in the new KC building.
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John P. Kane
United States Army
K. C
Real Game Expected As DK Nine Meets LaSalle
Baseball fans in the area anticipate a fast contest Sunday as the DK nine hosts LaSalle in a game described as a real showing. LaSalle brings supporters for a pleasure trip by auto and features a reputably quick lineup with Hager on the mound for the locals.
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LaSalle
LaSalle Boys
Hager
State Paper Found In Hands Of A Radical
Max Eastman editor of the Liberator said he was willing to brief secret service on how he came into possession of a document claimed to be a confidential State Department report about Russia. The anonymous paper, marked very confidential and Green and Pfeiffer, was said to be a cable from Paris dated January 24. Eastman produced the copy at a Madison Square Garden radical meeting and interpreted it as indicating Wilson’s private war on Soviet Russia.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
Max Eastman
The
Liberator
Radical
Secret Service
State Department
Russia
Eastman
Madison Square Garden
Green
First Baptist Church Annual Meeting Delivers Progress
The First Baptist church held its annual meeting Thursday evening with reports showing commendable progress. The Sunday school led by Frank Mosher demonstrated notable gains, and the year saw over $4 300 raised for church work plus $1 800 for benevolences and war efforts. Officers were elected to distribute responsibilities, reflecting a hopeful, earnest outlook for the coming year.
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First Baptist Church
Frank Mosher
Red Cross
Treaty to be Broken Says Bela Kun
Budapest June 20 Foreign Minister Bela Kun told the soviet congress that the entente should negotiate even at the price of another Brest Litovsk treaty later broken by the proletariat He urged a practical policy to form a conference of new states from old monarchies The congress adopted a resolution advocating self determination for workers and abolition of political and customs frontiers between workers of different languages
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United Press
Budapest
Hungary
Entente
Brest Litovsk
Bela Kun
Congress
Dirigible R55 Returns to Port After Flight
United Press report from London says the British airship R55 has come back from a mysterious voyage and flew over German coast towns. The time achieved convinces the air ministry that a trans Atlantic flight can be accomplished.
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United Pressy
London
England
Air Ministry
Peggy Does Her Darndest Star Showing Tonight
May Allison headlines the Star with Peggy Does Her Darndest a wholesome comedy plus Beauty and Boots a big side splitter. Family friendly fun with the Star Orchestra and a cool theater environment starts at 7 15 pm. Admission 28 cents adults 25c plus tax and 16 cents for children with tax. Columbia Records on sale today announced by B C Knodle. Chronicle ad notes rag recycling and textile prices.
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Star Tonight
Peggy
Beauty
Boots
Star
Star Orchestra
Weimar cabinet crisis and treaty signing moves
Weimar reports that German leaders move to form a new cabinet while clashing over indemnity terms and Kaiser's surrender. Berlin indicates a treaty signing plan with a national referendum likely after cabinet formation, amid shifting support from factions.
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Unitea Press
Basle
Switzerland
Berlin
London
England
Coblenz
Times ‘Today
Weimar
Gustavee
Mathias Erzberger
Germany
Dent Ebert
Politics! Bliefs
Ebert
Kaiser
Rhiaay
League of Nations
Versailles
von Hamiel
Favorabe
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American Legion
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B. C. Knodle
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Herman Bauer
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