Trade Commission Finds Enemies Here Pack Profit Figures
Washington June 29 The Federal Trade Commission reports profiteering across industries during wartime with four of the five large meat packers led by Armour Swift Morris and Cudahy earning $140 million in 1915 and 1917, $120 million above prewar profits. Other sectors show steel copper pine coal and flour profits well above normal.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Eee
Furpa
Armour
Swift
Morris
Cudahy
Wilson Company
United States Steel Corporation
Pennsylvania
Helvetia Borden Company
Helvetia
Borden
Austrian, British naval losses and U S casualty tallies
Austrian losses in the Piave battle are estimated at 270000 by the Italian supreme command. Four British destroyers fought 11 German destroyers off the Belgium coast with no material damage. Marine corps casualties total forty with names from Illinois and other repeats. Pershing reports 42 total casualties.
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Washington, D. C
Rome
London
England
Belgium
Admiralty
Washington
D. C
Marine Corps
Illinois
R. W. Call
Dalton
Tomoka
South
Chicago
W. F. Duda
Raymond F. Connelly
Rock
Pershing
J. I. Tippet
Lesser
H. A. Strand
Princeton
J. Slack
Springfield
July Pledges Suggested for Malta Red Cross
The Chronicle urges Malta donors to payable pledges in July for the Red Cross drive. This guidance likely extends to Red Cross pledges elsewhere.
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Malta
Red Cross
Sugar restrictions tighten as camp orders and spy scare unfold
Reports indicate a German spy arrest at Camp Grant involving Ludwig Pfaffinger of Sycamore, later deemed insane and committed. A food administration edict in DeKalb county requires all sugar sales to be recorded daily by 5 pm starting July 1, with penalties for noncompliance. The piece also notes Bessie Barriscale in Blindfolded at the Princess tonight with a 7:15 showtime.
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Department of Justice
Camp Grant
Ludwig Pfaffinger
Sycamore
William Johnson
Elgin
Pfaffinger
Harry H. Wagner
DeKalb County
Bessie Barriscale
Princess Tonight
American Troops Land in Italy Amid War Developments
American forces reach Italian shores after long sea voyage. The 7th National Army division, first raised in New York, takes a west front sector under General Evan M. Johnson. Five divisions brigaded with Britain are returned to Pershing. A large American ambulance detachment arrives in Rome as March notes the overall move favorable to the Allies.
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Pershing
March
National Army
7Th
New York
West Front
Evan M. Johnson
Missouri National Guardsmen
Ivershing
William Wright
Rome
Italy
Washington, D. C
Mary Miles Minter in Powers that Prey at The Star
Tonight The Star screens Mary Miles Minter in Powers that Prey with laughs to ease troubles. Three showings 7 8 20 and 9 40. Adults 15c children 10c plus war tax. Monday kiddies get Babes in the Wood in Fox two baby grand stars. Matinee 3:00. Adults 15c children 10c war tax.
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Mary Miles Minter
DeKalb Stamp Drive Shows County Over Top
Reports from DeKalb County indicate a strong over-subscription in the stamp drive. Four city schools pledged $61,000 with factories contributing more, aiming to lift the county toward the top and place DeKalb on the honor list.
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DeKalb
Goldstein in Fine Lecture at Huntley Park
Dr David Goldstein and Sgt Corbett spoke at Huntley park about their cross country lecture tour under Knights of Columbus auspices The event featured a booklet by Father Martin of Cleveland detailing Catholic doctrines and was well received by locals and church members alike.
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David Goldstein
Sergeant Corbett
Knights of Columbus
Huntley Park
Corbett
Peole
Father Martin
Cleveland
Goldstein
St. Mary's
Huns Ready to Begin a Drive in Allied Battlefronts
Allied lines report multiple German actions across France and Italy as June 29 dispatches note renewed strikes by German forces under Von Liepert. French positions south of the Aisne repulsed, southwest of Rheims sees fierce fighting, Italians counterattack near Montdidier, and an American raid yields 40 prisoners.
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Watten Pres
Amsterdam
Holland
Germany
von Liepert
Lodz
France
Aisnes
War Office
Rheims
Montdidier
Aisne
Mminique
Soisseen-bas
Cuthry Ravine
Fire Marshal Urges Precautions for July Fourth Fireworks
Chief McEvoy issues a permit for explosives sales for the holiday and urges merchants and residents to guard displays and avoid fires. Children should be warned against lighting firecrackers near buildings and cars, with emphasis on keeping rubbish piles clear to prevent conflagrations during wartime. Springfield fire officials reviewed local hazards to improve safety.
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McEvoy
de Kalb
Springfield
Inter Urban Railroad Seeks Fast Chicago Service
DeKalb visitors applaud the Inter Urban line under receivership with D. H. Gunsul as receiver and Harry Jarboe as assistant. The company plans faster trains to Chicago and Aurora, maintaining stable fares while expanding service amid competitive pressure from North Western.
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Chicago
DeKalb
Enterprise
Aurora & DeKalb
D. H. Gunsul
Aurora
Corporation
Harry Jarboe
Kalbboy
Gunsul
North Western
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Trade Commission
Commission
Congress
the People’s
James E. Stone
Cortland
Creston
Tom
Aurora Normal School
American School of Correspondence
DeKalb Normal
Evanston
DeKalb’ County
Milan
Stone
Harry Wagner
United States
Antrea Presey
High Seas
W. W. Coulins
H. G. Wright
E. B. Murray
Public Library
Soldiers’ and Sailors
West Washington St
Piave
Settee Commune
Vienna
Armory
Inter Urban
Will Wiltberger
The
Bank For Savings
First National Bank and
First Trust & Savings Bank of
DeKalb, Ill
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