Heavy circuit court term sets record at Kane County
In 22 days of the term beginning May 17, 159 cases were determined, a record. Judge Cliffe presided most of the work with 148 items including 24 divorces, 21 decrees, and 3 dismissals. Irwin and Slusser also heard multiple cases. judges traveled among Galena, Dixon, Freeport, Sycamore, and Wheaton.
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Circuit Court
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Shisser
Cliffe
Slus
Slusser
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit
Galena
Dixon
Freeport
Sycamore
Wheaton
Siusser
Kane County
Third Party to Be Discussed at Big Session
Chicago leaders of progressive groups will meet on July 9 to discuss forming a third party. Representatives from the Nonpartisan League Wisconsin Equity League and Wisconsin Socialist party will attend, with national labor officials and the committee of 48 also expected. They deny any link to William Randolph Hearst’s movement.
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Chicago
Frank J. Esper
Ional Labor Party
Nonpartisan League
Tripple Alliance
Wisconsin Equity League
Wisconsin Socialist Party
Esper
Committee of 48
Labor Party
William Randolph Hiarst
Hungary Isolated From Europe By Labor Boycott
Vienna reports Hungary nearly cut off as international labor unions stage a general boycott. Most postal, telegraph, rail and navigation workers in Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland and Italy join the strike. If Hungary does not yield within a week, passenger traffic may be included.
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Vienna
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Austria
Czech
Vakia
Poland
Italy
Unioss
Riot at Waterbury Wounds ZWO Boss and Officer
In Waterbury Conn June 21 John Bergin chief of special police at Scoville Manufacturing and a patrolman were shot and seriously wounded during clashes with about a hundred striking workers. One striker was reported seriously wounded as guards and policemen pursued and arrested several protesters.
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Terbury
Conn
Epee
John Bergin
S Ecial Police
Scoville Manufacturing Company
Fisherman Hurt by Comrade In Fishing Incident
A fisherman was injured in a boat altercation with a comrade. Charlie Corey cursed a fishing partner and a sinker struck his face causing a severe cut but no serious damage. The fireman and a newspaper figure were aboard during the event.
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Charlie Corey
Bill Kilmer
Corey
Cabinet Wrecked by German Dispute Over Monarchy
Berlin reports say the German cabinet formation is delayed as a majority guarantees a benevolent attitude while the Volkspartie faces pressure. Democrats insist no entry to the cabinet without clear assurance the monarchy will not be restored.
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United Press
Berlin
Germe Ure
Volkspartie
Democrats
Summer School Opens At Normal School For Year
Summer school opened in the morning at the Normal school with teachers guiding about 600 students to their classrooms. Most have rooms in the dormitory or city. Afternoon short classes outlined expectations for the semester. Regular classes begin tomorrow morning and run until fall term.
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Thia
Hild
Anniversary of the Scuttling at Scapa Flow
London reports mark the one year since German warships interned were scuttled by their crews under Admiral Von Reuter at Scapa Flow Scotland.
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London
von Renter
Scapa Flow
Scothind
Riots in Londonderry Driven by Sinn Feiners and Unionists
Wide scale clashes erupt in Londonderry as Sinn Feiners and Unionists clash across the city. At least seven killed and over 20 seriously wounded as violence spreads to streets and public gardens. Troops dispatched. but sporadic firing and looting continue in outer districts.
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United Press
London
England
Londonderry
Sinn
Ireland
Exercises At Local School This Evening
Today marks the last day of school at St. Marys School with a fine program planned for this evening. A large attendance is expected as students take part in the final exercises of the semester setting the tone for the students and audience alike.
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St. Mary's School
St. Mary School
Local Pastor Heads to Buffalo for Baptist Convention
Pastor Yard of the First Baptist Church and Mrs Yard will depart today for Buffalo where the pastor will attend the Northern Baptist Convention session. The gathering is noted for doctrinal questions with potential impact on church future. A Lutheran Brotherhood meeting is planned at the church parlors this evening at eight, with all members urged to attend.
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First Baptist Church
Buffalo
Northern Baptist Convention
Lutheran Brotherhood
Outlaw rail strikes spread across several cities
On June 21 embargos hit perishables as three roads renew the shipper strike. In Philadelphia strike leaders predicted growth to 50 by midnight while passenger service remained intact. Wilmington and Baltimore reported yard crews boycotts causing freight ties, with additional walkouts in Syracuse and New Jersey affecting West Jersey Seashore and Atlantic City lines.
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Ourkin
Wilmington
Dela
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Nen
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New Jersey
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Atlantic City
Will Clear Up Confusion On Primary Law
Springfield June 21 The Winds supreme court ruled the 1919 primary act unconstitutional raising questions about invalidated committees. Attorney General Edward Brundage will issue a formal statement after a Wednesday conference of assistant attorneys general to clarify the decision and all its phases.
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United Press
Springfield
The
Winds Supreme Court
Edward Brundage
Fast Work For New Plant Nears Completion
By Saturday most exterior work on the Superior Washing Machine factory will be finished and interior finishing will begin. The brick wall last lap has started and should look much better and be safer. Machinery for the factory is expected to arrive late in the month and will be installed as soon as possible.
Few Cases Now of Contagion in This City
The city reports very little contagious disease current in the health bulletin from the police station. Since Dr Hagey was struck by an auto he has stayed home and police staff handle quarantine signs. Present levels mirror last year, showing no worsening.
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Hagey
Colby Holds Conference With President in D C
Secretary of State Colby met with President Wilson in Washington today. Colby, eyed for the Democratic national chairmanship, offered no details on the discussion.
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Harp Wersenens
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Work Delays on the Sawyer Building Progress
Work remains halted on the Sawyer Building due to late steel girders delaying superstructure work. Once shipments arrive, construction will resume and finish the project.
Wanted Laborers at DeKalb Sycamore Electric Co
Local ad calls for workers including coal shovelers with immediate start. Apply now at the DeKalb Sycamore Electric Co office to join the workforce and begin duties promptly.
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DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Co
Auto polo contest to grace Sandwich fair grounds next Thursday
Eight machines equipped with roll over ribs will joust in an auto polo contest on the Sandwich fair rounds. The event, piloted from Indiana to Kansas City, will pass through Sandwich with exhibitions at several stops. Preparations are underway for the crowd and refreshments will be available. Contests start at 2 PM.
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Indiana
Kansas City
Sandwich
Auto Thieves Strip Marmon Car in Rochelle Garage
Thieves entered TG Southworth's Rochelle garage last night and removed wheels, rugs, and tools, leaving the Marmon car on jacks. Police alerted across the region with a large reward offered for capture of the culprits.
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TG. Southworth
Rochelle
Churches to hold joint Sunday services in Huntley Park
De Kalb churches plan summer union services at Huntley Park on Sunday nights in July and August. A preliminary conference with pastors and church leaders discussed the project though details and ECEBS are not yet finalized. Elaborate musical programs and speaker addresses are planned.
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DeKalb
Huntley Park
ECEBS
City approves daylight saving plan as factories adopt new time
A number of city factories and business houses began using daylight saving yesterday. The American Steel and Wire office force and The Chronicle staff started on the plan this morning, and other factories are expected to follow soon, putting the city on the new time basis.
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American Steel and Wire Company
Chronicle Force Ft
Steam main break disrupts Mayo home area repairs expected
Steam main broken today on Main Street in front of the Mayo residence. Electric crews have been digging since noon to restore the line and plan to replace the affected section once located. Public Works Commissioner hopes for minimal future interruptions after a year with few repairs.
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Mayo Home
Electric Company
Commissioner of Publi Works
Democrats in Puzzle at National Convention
San Francisco Democrats face confusion as they seek direction before the convention. Questions loom on Wilson’s third term, Bryan’s stance, Hoover’s role, liquor policy, and McAdoo’s campaign departure as delegates prepare, with state delegates arriving and headquarters opening this week.
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San Francisco
Cal
Chicago
Wilson
Bryan
McAdoo
Hoover
National Committee
Georgia
Missouri
Glass
Club to Play Third Game of Month at Woodstock
Milwaukee country club golfers head to Woodstock for the third trip this month. Three out of town events are planned, with locals traveling to the mountainous course. Members should notify the handicap committee Milo Oakland M Hunt N W Greenaway and D A Middleton by Tuesday night to arrange with Woodstock.
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Men Annoy Normal School Girls After Theatre Outing
Police reported ongoing harassment of dormitory girls by men leaving downtown theatres. Some in cars, some on foot, instilling fear. Patrols will be stationed around the addition to catch offenders and impose severe penalties.
Railroads of Country Show Loss in April
Railroads under private control reported a net loss of 15.6 million dollars in April, the Interstate Commerce Commission said. This contrasts with a 20.7 million dollar profit in April last year, as operating expenses for April 1920 rose compared with the previous year.
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Washington, D.C
Interstate Commerchl Commission
Hotel Man Shot by Guest While Defending Daughter
In Whitehall I on June 21 William Bowen proprietor of the Bowen hotel was shot and killed by guest John Caldwell as he tried to defend his daughter Mrs. Pearl Johnson. Bowen forced entry after eight screams drew him to Caldwell's room and found Caldwell choking his daughter. Caldwell surrendered after the shooting. Mrs. Johnson attributed the attack to jealousy.
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William Bowen
Bowen Hotel
John Caldwell
Pearl Johnson
Bowen
Caldwell
Galesburg Today Faces Phone Strike To End Ties
Galesburg today reports a city phone strike affecting both local and long distance lines after a midnight start. Officials closed the plant due to union conditions that hindered maintaining efficient staff, leaving communications disrupted.
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Vey Unmwee Press
Til
Race Riots In Chicago Spill Into Two Areas
United Press reports race trouble erupted in Chicago early today in two locations. Three Negro ministers returning from Kenkakee were attacked by about 150 whites at a west side railroad station. police reserves rescued them and they were hospitalized. A Black Belt area patrol was bolstered as violence continued. an Abyssinian man, Edward Redding, was arrested in connection with yesterday’s killings after a parade.
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Chicago
Kenkakee
West Side
Herbert Mitchell
Black Belt
William McNaughton
Mitchell
Edward Redding
Garrity
New Jersey Appointments Made by Wilson Today
President Wilson named S Parker Gilbert Jr to succeed R Leffingwell as assistant secretary of the treasury. Gilbert, from New Jersey, had been one of Leffingwell's aides. Leffingwell planned retirement but delayed on McAdoo's departure. Wilson also named Edward Capps as minister to Greece. Capps likewise hails from New Jersey.
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S. Parker Gilbert, Jr
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Leffingwell
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Edward Capps
Greece
Capps
Railroad Men Demand Quicker Wage Board Action
Washington June 21 1919 railroad brotherhood heads may appeal to President Wilson to hasten the labor board’s wage decision W N Doak vice president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen said the delay is blamed for unauthorized walkouts in Philadelphia and Baltimore Doak conferred with strikers and expressed hope workers will return to work today
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Washington, D. C
Railroad Brotherhood
Wilson
Railroad Labor Board
W. N. Doak
The
Brotherhood of Railway
Doak
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Berlin hears Reds give the Poles defeat
Berlin reports Soviet forces captured 30,000 Polish prisoners along the Dvina from Dvinsk to Polotsk with 165 guns lost. Two Polish cavalry regiments were destroyed at Polotsk. Berlin fears Reds may seize Warsaw. no independent confirmation available.
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London
England
Dvina
Dvinsk
Polotsk
Berlin
Moscow
Warsaw
Fatal Fire Destroys Bal Moral Apartment House
A six story Bal moral apartment building in Vancouver burned in the morning killing four residents. Twenty five families occupied the structure and many were in bed when flames cut off escape. Automatic locks trapped occupants. three of the deceased could not be identified.
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Vancouver
B. C
Balmoral
Hames
Tonight Virgin of Stamboule at Princess Playhouse
The Virgin of Stamboule is staged at the Princess Playhouse with two tonight shows at 7 30 and 9 15. An Augmented Orchestra will perform and readers are urged to attend for photoplay worth the admission. Matinees are suggested as the best options.
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Princess Playhouse
Chicago
IGYPSY TOUR IS A BIG SUCCESS AT FOX LAKE
The annual gypsy tour ended with riders reporting a fine time. George Prescott and his Harley fleet left Saturday and reached Fox Lake by four, Ben Peck departed Sunday at eight and arrived by ten. About 500 motorcycles were present and some riders faced machine trouble forcing train travel home. The event fostered camaraderie with fellow bikers from various cities.
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George Prescott
Fox Lake
Ben Peck
the Lake
New Teachers Fill Gaps at Normal School
Summer school begins with Edna Keith replacing Louise Adams in first and second grade practice work. Harris takes Buzzard’s spot while at University of Chicago. Harris plans to study at Illinois University in fall. Coaching position for fall remains open awaiting a candidate.
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Edna Keith
Louise Adams
Harris
Buzzard
University of Chicago
University of Ilinois
Smith to Be Candidate for State Attorney
The opening campaign begins as Low ell B. Smith announces his bid for state attorney. Attorney Cassius Poust of Sycamore is likely to oppose, promising a lively race after Smith’s record as a tough prosecutor with notable cases and extraditions. Both promote fair campaigning and steady governance.
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Bud
Cassius Poust
Sycamore
Poust
Smith
DeKalb County
Somonauk
Chicago
Joliet
Ed Rice
Burg
Hatfield and Ward
Bert Hamilton
Archie Blemming
Illinois States Attorney's Association
France
Legal Advisory Board
the Chronicle
DeKalb Picnic at American Steel & Wire Company
The De Kalb gathering marked by the American Steel and Wire Company picnic drew over 1,000 employees and families. A parade featured the veteran workers, a foot race between superintendents, a close ball game between the north south teams, and a varied evening program by the company Glee Club and musical guests. The event united workers of diverse backgrounds and was hailed as one of De Kalb’s largest and most memorable occasions, with hopes for annual repeats.
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American Steel & Wire Company
de Kalb
American Steel
Steel Company
Whitgrove
East and West
American Steel & Wire Company Glee Club
Margaret Devine
Waukeva
Evered Riipi
DeKalb
Normal School Museum Draws Large Picnic Crowd
At Annie's Woods on Saturday the Normal school museum attracted over 500 visitors by 2:00 PM and required extending hours to 3:30 PM to accommodate the crowds. Professor Page noted wide citizen interest in the city’s fine museum and its collection.
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Normal School
Annie's Woods
Page
Two O’cf
Small Mills Triumph Over East and West In Picnic Game
The north and south works baseball team secured a 6 to 4 victory over the east and west works Saturday. A large crowd filled the Normal grand stand as both sides staged rallies, but the north and south held on for the win. The defeated east and west team battled hard with two rallies yet fell short.
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South Works
Works
East
West Works
Star Theatre Presents The Vengeance of Durand Tonight
Alice Joyce stars at Star Playhouse in The Vengeance of Durand, a Rex Beach screen adaptation famed for its virile characterizations. Cast supported, performances at 7:30 PM tonight and tomorrow promise engaging entertainment for all audiences.
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Star Playhouse
Durand
Red Beach
Rex Beach
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