McAdoo nomination talks stir Democratic convention
Interstate reporting from Kansas City to New York and DeKalb details how William G. McAdoo is positioned for the Democratic nomination with Missouri and other delegations supportive while anti administration forces gather. Bryan’s role, platform debates on league of nations prohibition Irish plank and the women voters plan. Death of Dr James Leishman in DeKalb noted with obituary details.
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Kansas City
William G. McAdoo
San Francisco
Burris A. Jenkins
Jenkins
Kansas City Post
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Missouri
Francises
Cal
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Palmer
Cox
Senator Glass
Virginia
Resolutions Committee
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League of Nations
W. J. Bryan
National League of Women Voters
Los Angeles
Wilson
New York
N. Y
Ohio
Wall Street
Cliffe Holds Court in Carroll This Week
Cliffe went on Monday to Carroll where will preside all the week in the Col County circuit court. Tonight Irene Castle in The Anstein Wife. Princess tonight, Adults 25c tax 3c total 28c, children tax 2c total 17c.
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Carroll
Dge Cliffe
Mr. Carrol
Col] County
Irene Castle
the Anstein
Mystery Girl In Elwell Case May Tell All
United Press report from New York details District Attorney Swann summoning Miss Elly Tope Anderson of Minneapolis to testify about events before the murder of whist expert Joseph B. Elwell. Anderson, linked to Von Schelgell, may clarify a cordial meeting with Elwell and Viola Kraus and timing of a breakfast the morning of the killing. Swann also examined William Pendleton to challenge a late Friday telephone call theory.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
Elly Tope Anderson
Swann
Minneapolis
Joseph B. Elwell
Miss Anderson
von Schelgell
Elwell
Viola Kraus
DOG POISONER ACTIVE IN CITY AGAIN
A cruel dog poisoner is at work in the city, with several cases reported recently. Authorities warn residents to be vigilant as extra patrols and a lookout are in place for the suspect, likely the same individual who harmed dogs years ago.
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Woodman Lodge Sets Sunday Graves Decoration
The Modern Woodmen lodge held a regular meeting and decided all deceased members' graves would be decorated Sunday morning. Members attending will meet at the club rooms at eight o'clock and the work is expected to take most of the day.
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Woodmen Lodge
Local Club Course Praised by Scottish Golf Pro
Charles Fancy spent Friday and Saturday at his Sycamore home with Andy Robinson of Escanaba golf club. Robinson, from St Andrews, called Kishwaukee one of the finest courses he has played, praising the seventh and eighth holes as very tricky and likening them to St Andrews. He scored 37-27 across three rounds and plans a return visit in August, thrilling local golf fans.
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Charles Fancy
Sycamore
Escanaba
Michigan
Andy Robinson
Escanaba Golf Club
Mr. Robinson
St. Andrews
Scotland
Kishwaukee
Robinson
Sells Farm in Mayfield for Large Figure
George I. Dick sold his 254 acre Mayfield township farm five miles northeast of Sycamore to William Fredericks and anson of Sycamore for 550 dollars per acre. The sale totals around ninety thousand dollars and is likely the county’s largest farm transaction this year. Dick’s farm is well improved and highly cultivated. He is a longtime Mayfield family member with recent farming and livestock ventures in Colorado and maintains a residence on South Locust Street in Sycamore.
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George I. Dick
Mayfield Township
Sycamore
William Fredericks
George E. Dick
Mr. Dick
Colorado
South Locust Street
Colby Comments On Third Term And Wilson Views
Secretary Colby arrived in Chicago from Washington and said he has not discussed a third term with President Wilson or anyone. He endorsed Wilson’s League of Nations plan, urged acceptance of the Versailles treaty, and criticized Republican tactics as evasive. He warned the Democratic plank should be lucid and patriotic, while expressing little enthusiasm for the Republican ticket.
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United Press
Chicago
Colby
Wilson
Washington
District of Columbia
San Francisco
League of Nations
Versailles
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Star Playhouse Presents Williams in When a Man Loves
At the Star tonight the Star Playhouse presents Earle Williams in When a Man Loves a film set in England and Japan. Williams is joined by Margaret Loomis as the new leading lady and Barbara Tennant in a vampire role. Performances begin at 9:10 with special Star Orchestra music. Adults 50 cents plus tax.
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Star Playhouse
England
Japan
Williams
Waeitah
Margaret Loomis
Earle Williams
Barbara Tennatt
Chi Zhe
Star Orchestra
Rags Wanted for Clean Cotton Pieces Count Ten Cents
Chronicle Office seeks clean cotton rags in pieces not less than one half by measure. Payment set at 10 cents per pound.
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Chronicle
Normal Vacancies Rise as School Prepares for Fall
Resignations line up for KR. Wager and several teachers at the Normal school. C O McFarland will replace Buzzard. Summer enrollment hits 572 girls and 16 boys, a record except 1916, with more students than housing. Dorms and eateries are full as the fall term begins September 13.
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KR. &. Wager
Buzzard
Celestia Yonker
Peterson
Sherwood
C. O. Mcfarland
Stanley Brown
Bell
Militia Men Favor Camp Logan Trip After Meeting
Company M held a regular meeting last night and filed all equipment for proper pricing. They discussed going to Camp Logan soon, reviewed the range advantages, and voted in favor of the trip, securing a majority.
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Camp Logan
Finnish Resident Adjudged Insane in County Court
Olaf Kestila a 55 year old Finn was adjudged insane by Judge McEwen in county court He had lived in America about 17 years and five in the county He was diagnosed with mel ancholia and delusions of wealth He was committed to the state hospital at Elgin
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McEwen
Olaf Kestila
America
Elgin
DeKalb set for $65,000 hospital bond election
A special election is planned for next Tuesday in DeKalb to decide a $65,000 bond issue to fund a new public hospital. Bonds at $500 denomination mature from 1925 to 1940, with promoters rallying support and polling places listed across wards.
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DeKalb
Foiles
Haish Auditorium
Bristow
City Hall
Allies fail to settle postwar issues at Paris conference
Paris France June 23 The late allied conference ends without decisive action on postwar problems. Economic experts from entente nations to meet in July at Spa to draft proposals for admission to a general allied conference. An international financial conference in Brussels will devise plan for a Germany loan. Ambassadors to Berlin begin July 1. Washington DC June The United States says France and Britain should not expect full indemnity from Germany. US officials stress no pressure for leniency on indemnity. The indemnity dispute looms as a major issue for allied leaders.
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France
Spa
Brussels
Germany
Berlin
Washington, D. C
United States
England
Great Britaan
Albert Rathbone
the Treasury
Sherman Stock Comes to DeKalb for Summer Week
The Sherman Stock Company returns to DeKalb hosting a week long run starting June 28. The lineup features the popular comedian still with the troupe and fresh canvas venues at Doendall Lots near 7th and Garden Streets.
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Reliable
Sherman Stock Company
DeKalb
Ste
Dontt
Doendall Tots
Steel firm begins annual roof repairs on local buildings
The American Steel Itd Wire company starts its yearly program of repairing and coating roofs on multiple local buildings. Crews work during the day to prepare and seal roofs, a routine effort aimed at keeping structures in top condition.
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American Steel Itd Wire Company
Quake rattles Los Angeles aftershocks dawn
A 4:20 a.m. quake in Los Angeles woke sleepers but caused no major property damage. A graveyard in Inglewood suffered minor destruction while seismographs detected little activity elsewhere. Residents slept outdoors and guards patrolled for fires as authorities speculated on a prolonged quake period along the Pacific coast. Laborers wanted immediately at DeKalb Sycamore Electric Co.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Inglewood
Poust Sets Sights On State Attorney Post In County Race
Cassius Poust of Sycamore announces candidacy for state attorney challenging Bud Smith. Poust touts fitness for the job and aims for two terms, while Smith highlights an strong record as a highly efficient county official. Poust’s bio notes Kingston birth in 1891, schooling in Kingston De Kalb and Sycamore, law study under Judge Carnes, admission to the bar in 1915, Army service including Somme and Meuse-Argonne thrusts, and discharge about a year ago.
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Chronicle
Cassius Poust
Sycamore
Bud Smith
Poust
Mr. Smith
129Th Infantry
Somme
Meuse-Argonne
Waterbury Quiet as Troops Guard Funeral Demonstration Warned
Waterbury Conn June 23 Police and state militia officials guard the city to prevent disturbances during the brass workers strike. They warn against demonstrations linked to the funeral of a striked last Monday in an af fray with the poker. Factories are largely affected as the 11th week of the strike continues.
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United Press
Waterbury
Conn
Outlaws in East Gain Outlaws in East Gain
Freight service on roads entering Philadelphia was 75 percent normal. Strikers began returning to work as strike leaders predicted a major walkout Friday. about 2,000 men were estimated out. Passenger service remained normal. In Wilmington more walkout participants returned to work though embargoes on freight persisted. Baltimore saw limited change with about 400 strikers remaining as the fifth day of the unauthorized strike continued. New Haven saw a growing strike as 57 switchmen joined, one passenger crew failed to report.
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Wilmington
Dela
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad
New Haven
Conn
China rejects direct talks with Japan over Shantung dispute
Atelleres reports from Peking that Chinese note today reaffirms insistence on China having a voice in all treaties affecting its sovereignty. It declines to observe provisions of the peace treaty not signed by China and calls for Japanese troops to have left Chinese soil long ago. Japan had offered negotiations based on the Versailles treaty.
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Peking
China
Jd H
Shantung
Japan
Perkins Remembers Faithful Servitor
In New York on June 23 a will gives Miss Mary Kihm fifty thousand dollars and an annuity of six thousand for 27 years as secretary to financier George W. Perkins. The bulk of the estate goes to Mrs. Perkins and the two children. Weather notes for DeKalb predict unsettled skies, possible showers, and warming trend. Illinois forecast calls for fair tonight and Thursday with rising temperatures.
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New York
N. Y
Mary Kihm
George W. Perkins
DeKalb
Powell's Drug Store
Illinois
DeKalb Hospital Bond Election Planned for 1920s
The city of DeKalb schedules a June 29 election to authorize issuing $65000.00 bonds to fund a new hospital building adjacent to the existing facility. Polls open 7 am to 5 pm. The measure follows a detailed financial outline showing maintenance funding, bequests, and projected bond and interest payments, with posted values and endowment terms guiding taxpayer impact. The DeKalb Public Hospital board emphasizes non sectarian status and local pride in expanding care for residents.
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DeKalb Public Hospital
DeKalb Hospital
City
City Treasury
Circuit Court of
DeKalb County
Jos. F. Glidden
City Hospital
Prin Pal
peKaib
I. L. Ellwood
Jos. F. Glidden Hospital
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DE Kale Public
Frank. G. Anderson
Frank J. Whitgrove
Northwestern railroad wreck blocks traffic last night
The Northwestern railroad suffered a rough evening when the 7:30 freight train pulled out a draw bar. Several cars were cut out for sidetracking, the brake beam failed, and wrecking crews were needed. Westbound trains backed up to Rochelle, causing delays for a substantial period.
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Northwestern Railroad
Rochelle
Scouts Plan Picnic At Next Meeting
Boy scouts held a meeting in Annies woods with poor attendance as many did not know of it. They outlined summer work and chose a new meeting location. The upcoming Tuesday night will feature a weiner roast and more examinations. Tonight Carl Craven concert at Chamber.
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