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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1919

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Former crown prince still interned on Dutch island

The Hague June 27 United Press reports that the former crown prince remains on the island of Wieringen after earlier rumors of escape to Germany. Paris and Washington dispatches note renewed talk of a royalist counter move as Germany faces internal unrest and the looming signing of the Versailles treaty.

United Press Hague Netherlands Wieringen Germany Versailles France von Haneil Paris Berlin Hamburg Holland Herr Giesburt Herr Linert Mueller Bell Palace Legation Herr Leinert Herr Geisbert

Seaman Lost After Collision At Sculpin Light

One seaman was lost when the schooner Friendship bound for Buenos Aires with linseed cargo collided with the Japanese steamer Sturuga Maru off Sculpin Light. The Japanese vessel, unable to locate the Friendship in fog, wirelessed the Navy for tugs after the collision. The Friendship was badly damaged and a Finn crewman went overboard.

United Press New York N. Y Friendship Buenos Aires Sculpin Light Navy Department

Senate vote on army size for next year debated

The House pressed for a 300000 man army for the next fiscal year in a 220 to vote. Senate conferees reportedly agreed to 350000 as a compromise. Weather for Illinois eased. fair tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Mr and Mrs Frank Titman visited Aurora yesterday.

United Prenay Washington, D. C House Kahn Senate Ilinois Frank Titman Aurora

Ainsworth Takes Plant Superintendent Post at Ames Iowa

J. H. Ainsworth former US Army lieutenant has become superintendent of the Ames and Nevada sas plant in Ames Iowa. Mrs Ainsworth Helen Rowan left yesterday noon to establish a home in Ames. Ainsworth has been in town five weeks in charge of the plant and served nearly two years in the army.

J. H. Ainsworth United States Army Ames and Nevada Sas Ames Iowa

Herman Johnson Resigns, Takes Post at DeKalb Shoe Store

Herman Johnson, longtime member of A. D. Gates and Company in Sycamore, has accepted a position at the T Brown Shoe Store in DeKalb. He began work promptly and is described as an expert shoe man with nine to ten years at the Sycamore firm.

Herman Johnson A. D. Gates and Company Sycamore T Brown Mr. Johnson

Two DeKalb Boys Return From France Tonight

Clarence Jaycox and John Wb Johnson, DeKalb youths, arrived from France this night. They saw action last fall and have numerous experiences to share. They are meeting many acquaintances today.

Clarence Jaycox John Wb. Johnson DeKalb France

Survives War Then Undergoes Apppendix Operation

Raymond Powell, former Company A 129th Infantry and later machine gun unit member, recently returned from overseas duty, was operated on at the city hospital today for appendicitis after wedding trip and work start. The operation at 11 o clock was successful and he is reported making good progress.

Raymond Powell 129Th Infantry

Malta Church Plans Special Sunday Services

The Malta Methodist church will host a special men’s service next Sunday with a sermon titled The Parable of the Soils. An eight o’clock twilight service on George Applebee’s southeast Malta farm will feature short talks and music. Also noted: Mr and Mrs Oscar Bremer bought the Wallis Lot on West Locust Street and plan to build there.

Malta Oscar Bremer West Locust Street Hiter

Experimental Marriage Contract Plays Tonight at Princess Theatre

Notice states Suzanne Eveoll and Foxcroft Grey enter an experimental marriage contract for a three day week from Saturday to Monday with free weeks otherwise. The Princess Theatre presents Constance Talmadge in Experimental Marriage with performances at 7:30 and 9:00. Adults 22 cents total, children 10 cents total.

Suzanne Ev Eoll Foxcroft Grey Princess ‘Theatre Constance Talmadge Princess Trio Music

Revolution in Budapest suppressed and battles in Hamburg

Dispatches from Zurich and Basle report Hamburg in Spartacan hands and a truce after street fighting. Vienna and Budapest see counter revolution activity with Bela Kun taking command as Soviet forces claim control and a state of siege is declared. Copenhagen notes continued counter revolutionary movements in Hungary.

Basle Switzerland Hamburg Vienna Italy Budapest Bel Kun Bela Kun Copenhagen Denmark

Ben Peterson Returns Home After Hospital Stay

The town learns Ben Peterson has arrived back in Rochelle from the Rochelle hospital after a major operation. Though not fully recovered, he is making satisfactory progress as friend Harry Sawyer likely aided his return.

Ben Peterson Rochelle Peterson Harry Sawyer Mr. Peterson

J Ed Duncan Buys Home on Augusta Avenue

J Ed Duncan of the American Steel and Wire office force completes a purchase to own the residence he currently occupies. The Augusta Avenue property was acquired from Mrs Cleo Carter Bush.

Augusta Avenue J. Ed Duncan American Steel & Wire Office Force Cleo Carter Bush

Motor Truck Express Inaugurated From DeKalb

Hall Brothers inaugurate a Chicago DeKalb Motor Express offering six hour trips with light trucks. Pickups extend in the loop to Twelfth Street and goods from Chicago wholesalers can reach DeKalb within 24 hours. DeKalb office at 632 East Lincoln Highway, Oak Park office at 310 Lake Street.

DeKalb Hall Brothers George and H. Hall Chicago Raley Loop District Twelfth Street Lincoln Highway Chicago DeKalb Motor Express Company Lake Street Oak Park

Rochelle Abandons July Fourth Plans Until Soldiers Return

Rochelle town postpones its Fourth of July celebration awaiting the return of all its boys. The decision comes after canceling planned events and refunding tickets. Local officials cited the uncertain timing of servicemen's homecoming as the reason for the delay.

Rochelle

Prohibition, Hanging, and New Drug Crackdown

June 27 reports outline Earl Dear's execution in Chicago for murder and indicate officials expect possible war time provisions, while Congress debates enforcement and a July 1 national prohibition dawn prompts increased drug enforcement with 100 agents assigned to target illicit dope peddlers and smugglers. The articles cite counts, dates, and actions involving Treasury recommendations and health authorities.

United Press Washington, D. C Congress House House Judiciary Committee United States Lake Canada Mexico Secretary of the Treasury

Local St Pauls church adopts display advertising

Rev. C E Bigler, priest in charge of St Pauls church, begins weekly display ads on page three to promote church services and pays regular rates. He is the first in the city to use display advertising for a church, calling on newspapers' goodwill.

C. E. Bigler St. Pauls.church Bigler Leo St. Paul's Church

Murray Receives List of Killed and Wounded from Old Company

T. S. Murray today learned from an orderly a letter from his former captaincy of Company M, 118th Infantry. The letter lists 19 killed and 88 wounded, including several men Murray knew, and notes the lieutenant who led the company was killed the next day.

T. S. Murray 118Th Infantry Murray

Funeral for Jean ette Anderson Held at State Street Home

Funeral services were conducted today at the home of Mr and Mrs G A Anderson on State street for one year old Jean ette Anderson who died after a brief illness of bronchitis. She leaves her parents two brothers and is remembered by many who knew her. Mrs E J Raymond and son Charles were at the Round-up in Aurora today.

Jeanette Anderson G. A. Anderson State Street E. J. Raymond Charles Aurora

Men Not Yet Wearing Khaki Skirts In Ad Preview

A Boston store advertised men's khaki skirts in army style at $1.20, but the public has not adopted the trend. The item note mentions the ad should have read men's khaki shirts at the stated price. The Home School announced a two weeks vacation and is closed today.

Boston

Big Double Bill Tonight at Star of Maynouse Theater

The Star of Maynouse presents a double feature with photoplays Tangled Lives starring Harry Morey and Betty Blythe, and Her First False Hair, a Billy West comedy. Matt and Jeff perform Pousse Cafe. Shows begin at 7:45 with adult 20 cents and child 1 cent plus war tax.

Ofmaynouse Harry Morey Betty Blythe James Oliver Curwood Billy West Matt Jeff

Local Factory Big Shipment Sends 15,000 Pounds East

A Creamery Package Company carload of express weighing about seven and a half tons was shipped yesterday to Manchester New Hampshire and Boston Massachusetts. The $400 charge is expected. The local factory has been unusually busy with orders to fill.

American Railway Express Creamery T Package Company Manchester New Hampshire Boston

Ollie Pecord Named Referee for Willard Dempsy Fight

Toledo Ohio June 27 Ollie Pecord was named today to referee the Willard Dempsy championship battle July 4 Pecord is a leading figure in Toledo boxing Jack Skelly named as alternate referee Miss Addie McLean has gone out of town for a short vacation

United Press Big Western Consumers’ League Senate Agriculture Committee Senate Appropriation Committee Federal Trade Commission House Consumers’ League of Is The Trade Commission Cummins Warren Treasury Toledo Ohio Ollie Record Pecord Jack Skelly Addie McLean

Chicago Boys to Sail from Vladivostok in Two Weeks

Joy spreads through De Kalb homes as Chicago’s Evening American reports 2200 Chicago and downstate soldiers from the 27th and 31st infantry units, formerly at Camp Fremont, Cal, will sail from Vladivostok to France in about two weeks after Siberia service. Local names cited include Phil Lundberg Frank Warber Henry Hopkins Leroy Goodyear.

DeKalb Chicago Siberia P. C. Harris Washington Vladihovstok Downstate Camp Fremont Cal France 31St Infantry 27Th Infantry Phil Lundberg Frank Warber Henry Hopkins Leroy Goodyear

New Hospital at Mooseheart Dedication Ceremony

The corner stone of a $125,000 Memorial hospital at Mooseheart in Aurora was laid in a ceremony funded by Philadelphia Lodge No. 54 L.O.O.M. The lodge pledged $5 per member, with over 25,000 members, and Mooseheart bands performed while thousands watched. The hospital will lie west of Mooseheart, northeast of the dairy stable.

Mooseheart Aurora Philadelphia Lodge Philadelphia Mooseheart Boys Supreme

City Court Held Session Yesterday

Yesterday was a busy day in the city court with an all day session. Opening proceedings included naturalization work, followed by the docket call. In the afternoon several cases were tried and the courtroom remained unusually busy throughout the day.

Woodstock Loses to Kishwaukee Club 48 to 18

Woodstock fell to Kishwaukee Country Club 48 to 18 yesterday. A large crowd of 38 Woodstock players, both men and women, participated in a lighthearted event. Dinner for 90 attendees was served at the club last evening with many townspeople in attendance.

Woodstock Kishwaukee

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