Dedication Night Fetes Knights of Columbus Landmark
A fatal accident at the Genoa Crossing leaves Prank Casterson dead and his young son and wife injured while three year old dies en route. The Knights of Columbus dedicate a new Lincoln Highway building in DeKalb with a band concert and formal program led by Mayor Wagley and State Deputy James Houlihan, followed by dancing and a concert at St. Marys Hall.
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Sycamore Hospital
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Knights of Columbus
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J. A. Solon
Finn
James Houlihan
Lalie Horan Henry
St. Mary’s Hall
Sallie Horan Henry
St. Mary's Hall
DeKalb
Diaz Bandits Kill Peons in Revenge Mood
Diaz bandits of the Mexican rebel Diaz faction killed more than 50 Mexicans mainly laborers in revenge for the death of General Blankquet by federal forces. Report from travelers via Vera Cruz says bandits attacked a train near Pino Vera Cruz state, slaughtering defenseless passengers amid ongoing disorder in Vera Cruz.
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United Press
Laredo
Texas
Blankquet
Vera Cruz
Pino
Arrange to Sign Treaty Wednesday
Paris June 25 The French foreign offices said today it would be impossible to complete all arrangements for formal signing of the treaty before Wednesday.
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United Press
Paris
France
Geneva
L'Intranssiget
Kiel
The
Economic Council
Russia
Everett Clark Killed in Auto Accident Near Woodstock
Woodstock resident and Company G, 129th Regiment veteran Everett Clark was killed in an auto accident late last week after surviving nearly two years of service. He had just begun an auto tour when his car ran off an embankment, injuring him fatally. G Company members dispatched to Chicago for a medical specialist, but efforts to save him were futile.
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Everett Clark
Woodstock
Company G
129Th Regent
Clark
G Company
Chicago
Runaway Farm Team Causes Street Fright on Sixth Street
A farmer’s wagon team escaped its hitch on Sixth Street Friday, tearing along the avenue in a merry run. The frightened animals were eventually halted on South Ninth Street with only minor damage reported.
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South Ninth Street
Honor Roll Effort Compiles DeKalb County War Heroes
The DeKalb Chronicle plans an Honor Roll of DeKalb County featuring names and portraits of all local service members. The effort includes war histories and county-wide participation.
Harry Swanson Takes A Joy Walk After Carriage Fracas
Harry Swanson, back from France, went hiking yesterday for a short joy walk. A local man and a horse buyer returned to town with a horse and buggy when the horse frightened by an automobile caused a rear wheel to break. The frightened horse ran a half mile, the pair walked, and a buggy was borrowed to finish the trip. Has Vacation I W Greengway editor of The Chronicle is on a week's vacation.
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Harry Swanson
France
Swanson
Fred VanStone
The New Moon at Princess Trio Tonight
Norma Talmadge stars in The New Moon a Russia set photoplay with a strong supporting cast. The tale blends mystery intrigue and comedy across cities and towns, ending satisfactory. Showings at 7:30 and 9:00, prices adults 28 cents, children 14 cents.
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Norma Talmadge
Russia
Princess Trio
St John Baptist Day Observed At St Pauls Church
Tomorrow marks the feast of St John the Baptist with a Holy Communion at St Pauls Church at 7 30 in the morning. The observance invites parishioners to join in the service and celebration.
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St. Paul’s Church
Storm Ravages Fergus Falls Minnesota Dead Report
United Press dispatches from Minnesota detail a deadly tornado that struck Fergus Falls and surrounding areas killing 50 in the city and over 100 statewide. The Grand Central Hotel collapsed, a Northern Pacific depot was wrecked, and communications were cut as bridges washed out and bodies were recovered, with relief crews en route.
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St. Paull
Minn
Rhino
Fergus Fallss
Grand Central Hotel
St. Paul
Fergus Falls
Ear Northern
Oriental Limited
St. Cloud
J. A. A. Bunquist
Rhinow
Braiard
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wendell
Grand Central
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
P. H. McCauley
President Wilson to Leave on Thursday
Paris reports President Wilson plans to depart Paris if the treaty is signed tomorrow. He would leave Wednesday night and sail from Brest on Thursday morning, arriving in Hoboken a week later.
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United Press
Paris
France
Brest
America
Hoboken
Northern Illinois State Normal hosts record summer school enrollment
Today marks the first day of the summer term at Northern Illinois State Normal. By three o clock over 400 students enrolled for six weeks of study, a figure exceeding recent summer records. Attendance is expected to near 500 as more arrive, reviving the city after a quiet period and signaling a major house cleaning at the campus.
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Northern Illinois State Normal School
Meat Business Under Federal Control Soon
Washington reports bills introduced in both chambers to place the meat business under federal control with mandatory licensing for packers. The Kenyon bill would regulate meat and related ventures such as groceries, plus establish public markets, while Kendrick’s bill follows a similar line but omits control of unrelated industries and public markets.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
House
Kenyon
Iowa
Kendricks
Wyoming
Anderson
Minnesota
Brakeman's Last Trip Prompts Tragic Fatality
An extended report from Paris notes Germany signaling willingness to sign the peace treaty with potential ceremonies at Versailles set for Wednesday or Thursday. In a separate dispatch, railroad brakeman W.S. Bryant, 31, died Saturday night after his train derailed near Malta. an inquest ruled accidental death and his remains were prepared for Maywood interment, leaving a wife and child.
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Malta
City Hospital
Maywood
Rankin and Anderson
L. E. Barton
Nelson
Wright
North Western
Sager Russell and Al Stone Return Home Reports
Alvah Russell received a telegram Saturday morning confirming his son Sager has landed at Camp Merritt and will likely be sent home soon. Albert Stone is reported to have landed in San Francisco from Siberia, a welcome prospect for his relatives who had anxiously watched for his return.
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North Fifth Street
al. M. Anderson
New York
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Germany
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Charles Quarnstrom
Merritt
Carp
Ant
James Sawyer
Chicago
Camp Grant
Matt Brenahan
Canap Berritt
Alvah Russell
Sager
Camp Merritt
States
Albert Stone
San Francisco
Siberia
Stone
Italy's New Peace Delegates Are Named
United Press report from London says Italy appointed three peace delegates Senator Dallingmo Marconi Senator Scialoia and Tomasso Tittoni former foreign minister. It notes they are expected to continue the Adriatic policy of their predecessors. T. J. Martin was visiting relatives in Chicago yesterday.
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England
von Reuter
Scapa Flow
Naval Armistice Commission
Paris
Cide
United Press
Exchange Telegraph Company
Dallingmo Marconi
Scialoia
Tomasso Tittoni
Italy
Adriatic
William Desmond Stars in Whitewashed Walls at Star
William Desmond headlines at the Star tonight in Whitewashed Walls a mythical kingdom comedy with suspense and humor. Also shown is A Smashup in China from the Happy Hooli ean cartoons. Performances begin at 7 45 pm with adult 20c child 10c plus war tax.
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William Desmond
Star Tonight
China
RAGS WANTED FOR CLEAN COTTON REMNANTS
Chronicle office offers six cents per pound for clean cotton rags not scraps. Rags must be free of buttons pins or hooks and knit cotton under wear accepted at six cents per pound.
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Chronicle Office
Woodstock Golfers Here on Thursday Inter-Club Match at Kishwaukee
S. A. Tyler, chairman of the Kishwaukee Country Club handicap committee, reports Woodstock plans to send about 35 to 40 players for the Inter-Club match at Kishwaukee. Kishwaukee players unable to participate should notify Mr Tyler promptly.
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S. A. Tyler
Kishwaukee Country Club
Woodstock
Kishe Club
Mr. Tyler
War Expenditures Reach 14.54 Billion, Baker Reports
Secretary Baker told the special House committee the war department spent 14 544 610 000 from April 6 1917 to June 1 1919. Of that total 12 704 822 000 was in the United States and 1 839 787 000 by the A E F. Notice: A F and A M special meeting tonight to confer the first and second degrees.
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D. C
War Department
Baker
Special House Committee
United States
A. F
A. M
Germany Agrees to Peace Treaty With Reservations
Weimar and Paris reports state Germany's national assembly voted 238 to 138 to accept the peace terms with Bauer as chancellor. He said Germany would sign but protest sole guilt and foreign control while seeking reduced hardships. Allies refused any extension or further concessions as the seven o clock deadline approached.
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Weimar
Germany
National Assembly
Bauer
Edward David
Paris
France
Hewail
Versailles
Marshall Foch
New York
Gustaf Adolph Bauter
Clemenceau
Poland
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