Plan Now to Drink Her Dry
United Press dispatch from Chicago filed June 30 reports a wake on John Barleycorn as prohibition nears. Cities race to drink dry with saloons and hotels preparing for midnight openings and anticipated legal action. Across the nation drinkers flock to wet spots while officials monitor closures and enforcement. Recruiting trains for the army also appear in the report, detailing manpower movements and local hospitality to soldiers.
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United Presat
Chicago
John Barleycorn
New York
J. Barleycorn
United States Retail Liquor Dealers Association
D! Plano
San Francisco
Wilson
Washington
Kentucky
Louisville
George Washington
Polk to replace Lansing on peace board
Paris says Frank Polk, under secretary of state, will replace Secretary Lansing on the American peace commission when Lansing returns to the United States. The sailing date for Lansing has not been fixed. Also notices a Men's Class meeting at the Methodist church for Franklin Grove camp meeting with a 7:30 rehearsal.
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United Press
Paris
France
Frank Poly
Lansing
American Peace Commission
America
Methodist Church
Franklin Grove
Kaiser Ready for Trial but Not Penalty
The Hague June 30 United Press Alfred Wilhelm Kaiser II would accept surrender to an allied tribunal if its remit covers his role in starting the war and violations of neutrality and international law. He would then await League of Nations decisions on his movements and future conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Hague
Holland
Kiiser
Wilhelm
League of Nations
Soldiers Die in Siberia Railroad Attack
United States forces report seventeen American troops killed or wounded when Kolchak forces struck railway cars near Romanovka, Siberia. Nineteen soldiers died or were wounded. eight severely injured and eighteen lightly hurt, per the War Department announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Res
Washington, D. C
Kolschak
Romanovka
Siberia
War Department
Prohibition Bill Aims to Close Wet Gap After War Act
Washington June 30 A California Republican introduces a bill to make prohibition continuous starting tomorrow and to hold in bond warehouses the 70 million gallons of distilled spirits stored between the president's proclamation and January 1. The measure is an emergency peace move to block a wet interval and prevent a drinking orgy between dry periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
Representative Randall
California
Wilson
Randall
New York
N. Y
W. A. Freyerson
Lloyd George to tackle Irish question after rush from London
Prime Minister Lloyd George, returning from London, will confer with colleagues during a short Wales vacation as pressure mounts for a swift settlement on the Irish question. Public and statesmen seek a quick accord amid the unfolding crisis.
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United Press
London
England
Lloyd George
Iis
Wales
All Records Broken For Troop Movement
June 30 report says about 950000 troops sailed from France to the United States in June, breaking transport records according to the army department. A separate note announces a special AFL and AM meeting tonight to confer the third degree on several candidates.
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Ny United Rem
Washington
France
United States
Army Department
Masons
AFL & A M
Wallace Reid in You're Fired at the Princess
Tonight at 7 30 and 9 o clock Wallace Reid stars in You're Fired a popular film presented as a stage style feature at the Princess Theatre. Admission 22 cents for adults and 1 cent tax included for children.
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Wallace Reid
Earthquakes Kill 250 in Italian Cities and Villages
Dispatches report a string of quakes across Florence Bologna and Vecchiano last night killing over 250 and injuring hundreds. Tempo lists Olmi Sappinte Rivalta Carpeto Cazagliaga Aipiano Padua Casole as almost totally destroyed. A church at Marrada collapsed killing four.
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Rome
Italy
Florence
Bologna
Vecchiano
Tempo
Olmi
Sappinte
Rivalta
Carpeto
Cazagliaga
Aipiano
Padula
Casole
Marrada
Finnish Folks Day Brings Finnish Visitors to DeKalb
The 1919 state convention of the Finnish Temperance Society gathered in DeKalb and surrounding cities with sessions at Majakka hall. Prof. N I Gilbert delivered a forceful address, music by the DeKalb Finnish bant, Chicago Men’s Choir, and others. Sunday featured athletic events, addresses by J H Jasberg and Miss Lydia Kansas, and readings in Finnish and English. Delegates and visitors enjoyed a full weekend of programs and goodwill.
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DeKalb
Waukegan
Chicago
The
Temperance Society
Majakka Hall
N. 1
Gilbert
Chic
Eat
Audienc
Hell
Inie
de Kalb
Ellen Luhtila
J. H. Jasberg
Lydia Kansas
German Press Reacts To Peace Treaty After War Ends
Berlin reports show a split German reaction to the peace treaty with critical papers calling it treason or praising an end to hostilities. Officials discuss postwar rehabilitation while some papers warn of national decline and seek revenge. A general strike vote shifts as the government pledges wage hikes totaling 1.5 million marks over three months.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Lev
von Betham Hollweze
Kaiser, Trolley and General Electrical
Clemenceau Submits German Peace Treaty to Chamber
Paris June 30 Premier Clemenceau presented the German peace treaty to the chamber of deputies. He also submitted the Anglo-French-American protective alliance. Mrs Ralph Wells and Billy of Sycamore visited the Ed Bilney home on Saturday.
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Unite Presay
Paris
France
Clemenceau
Chamber of Deputies
Ralph Wells and
Billy of
Sycamore
Ed Bilney
Stranger in Town Cashes Large Check
A stranger arrived in town weeks ago and, with help from a local acquaintance, cashed a substantial bank check. Bank staff and friends believed him trustworthy, but the check bounced with no funds when verified. The pair then left town on a reported trip, per local reports.
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Stanger
DeKalb
O. K
Stranger
Simpleons
School Man at Club Offices for Vacation
Professor Jay A. Ford of DeKalb township high school works as secretary at the Commercial club offices. He split his time between teaching and club duties, but toward term’s end club work overtook his classroom duties due to unusual end of term demands.
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Jay A. Ford
DeKalb Township High School
Commercial Club
Professor Ford
Soldier Lad at Rockford Visits Camp Grant Brother of Mrs Marriott
Sergeant Clarence E. Hurt of the Seventh division regular army has arrived at Camp Grant after thrilling war experiences. He is the brother of Mrs. George Marriott and is expected to make a visit.
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Clarence E. Hurt
Camp Grant
George Marriott
Educators Meet Today In Milwaukee
Milwaukee on June 30 hosts thousands of delegates including many nationally prominent teachers for the opening sessions of the National Educational Society convention. The gathering spans the entire week with speakers and discussions shaping educational policy and practice. Michael Malone is in Chicago to attend related events.
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Amegrome
Milwaukee
Wis
National Educational Society
Hearts Asleep and A Roman Cowboy At Star Playhouse
Tonight at Star Playhouse Bessie Barriscare stars in Hearts Asleep a five act society drama about rising from poverty to wealth. Tom Mix performs daring cowboy stunts in A Roman Cowboy and his western comedy. Shows start 7:45 pm with adults 20 cents children free war tax included.
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Bessie Barriscare
Tom Mix
Star Playhouse
Miss Barriscare
Bessie
Two Collisions At Normal Road And Highway
West Lincoln Highway residents weigh erecting a hospital at the corner for auto accidents. Nearly every weekend there are several collisions there. Yesterday DeForest Hunt and Eugene DeForest bumped a tourist’s car on the Highway causing vehicle damage but no injuries. Later Henry Stevens and Floyd Crego collided at the same corner with damage to both cars.
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West Lincoln Highway
Normal Road
DeForest Hunt
Eugene DeForest
Henry Stevens
Floyd Crego
Chicago Aviator Dies In Accident Today
Capt. Walter H. Schulz of Chicago, son of a baker, member of the 138th aero squadron, killed when his airplane slipped and crashed into Monte Bauer’s main street. He died today in Coblenz Germany following the crash.
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Dy Uuweu Frese
Coblenz
Germany
Walter H. Schulz
Chicago
138Th Aero Squadron
Monte Bauer
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