Stone onci lived here memories of DeKalb and Greeley
The article recalls Melville Stone as a former DeKalb resident and journalist. It weaves personal reminiscences about Horace Greeley, ties Stone to the Associated Press leadership, and notes local figures like Isaac Ellwood Glidden Gates and Gary of U S Steel, detailing early barbed wire and Chicago journalism history.
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Chronicle
Mel Ville BE. Stone
Word
DeKalb
Jer
Stone Way
Stone
Chicago
Morket
Lancheon
Horace Greeley
Tony
North
Treeley
the Tribune
Henry Clay
Gene
Taylor
Hi Party
Lincoln
Oi Grocry
Isaac Ellwood
Ellwood
Glidden
John W. Gates
Selesman
Ethel
Rock
Nicerft
Gary
Judge Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Nino
Minstrel Show at New Armory Theatre Thursday Night
Saxophone act Merritt Leonard and Arthur perform at the minstrel show at the New Armory theatre. Reserve seats for Thursday night at Sul l's Drug Store. Also advertised a Jamboree of Jazz and Gin.
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Merritt
Leonard
Arthur Atwater
Armory
New Armory Theatre
Sull
DeKalb High Faces Rockford Start In Tournament
The DeKalb school basketball team opens Thursday at Rockford tournament against Rock Palle. A win sets up a Friday game versus Dixon, with a victory advancing to a Saturday morning clash and potential semi final Saturday night against Belvidere. The Hickey trophy for best looking and best conduct will be awarded by Rockford business leaders. Rockford teams are barred from it.
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DeKall Wich
Rockford
Rock Palle
Dixon
DeKalb
Mt. Morris
Adriatic settlement talks in limbo as Allies debate role
President Wilson's forthcoming cable reply is expected to address joining the premiers in a plan to have Speaty and Jago Shavia forge an Adriatic settlement with all allied proposals withdrawn. Britain and France push liberal postwar terms and German recovery plans gain attention amid regional shifts. Turkey faces reduced influence and naval limits as the Adriatic deadlock persists.
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Unites Press
Washington
Wilson
Speaty
Jago Shavia
United States
Lendley
Eyelind
Minhy Owst
Eouceit
George
Turkey
Adriatic
Railroads to Reconstruct After War Strain
Private operation railways plan reconstruction as supply houses report 30 to 60 days behind in orders due to worker and material shortages. Adams Westlake contends government control stripped equipment and borrowed supplies not returned, predicting a year or more to restore prewar plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uetted Press
Chicago
Egbert
Adams Westlake Company
Naval base proposal urged for Newport News area
Washington March 3 Rear Admirals Mc Gowen and Peoples urged establishing the navy s largest supply base near Newport News Norfolk and Hampton Roads before the House naval affairs. The note emphasizes the base as a strategic asset and calls for congressional support amid wartime planning.
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Wishington
Newport News
Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Great Air Robbery duel of pirate airship and mail plane
In The Great Air Robbery a pirate airship clashes with a mail plane at 5 000 feet in the air. Star Playhouse schedules shows tonight at 7 30 and 9 00.
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Star Playhouse
Augmented Orchestra at New Armory Theatre
An augmented orchestra will be a feature of the Minstrel show at the New Armory Theatre on Thursday night. The performance promises enhanced musical sections and a fuller sound for the audience.
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New Armory Theatre
NO CHANCE OF TREATY
Washington March Senate inaders moved quickly on Lodge reservations to the peace treaty. Shantung and Monroe Doctrine reservations were debated, with 17 Democrats backing the Monroe vote and 22 more Democrats likely to oppose Lodge.
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United Treas
Washington
P. C
March
Senate
Lodge
Shantung
Republicansta Indicse
Resignation of Albert Strauss from Federal Reserve Board
Albert Strauss vice governor of the Federal Reserve Board resigned, tendering his resignation to President Wilson. The White House announced the move this morning in Washington.
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United Press
Washington, DD
Albert Strauss
Federal Reserve Board
Wilson
White House
Local Legion Presses for Immediate War Bonus Action
The Incal post of the American Legion voted to urge Congress and state senators to act on the war bonus plan. A committee of Harry Goodison H W Wright and James Tutenting will draft telegrams. The post promotes a selective loan and training program and plans a nationwide concerted drive. Members were asked to submit definitions of 10 percent Americanism for the Legion’s national questions.
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American Legion
Harry Goodison
H. W. Wright
James Tutenting
Legion
Thhe Legion
Beein
Thare
Pare
HD. Fisk
Perrhs Posh Arta St. Vaughn
Camarene
Onerniour
Flour buyer sues for loss on misdelivered flour
A. G. Kennedy and Fisher firms sue W. H. Ashelford in circuit court for 660 dollars after misdelivery of 200 barrels of Washburn Cresby flour on February 1917. The complaint claims the Great Western carrier marked shipments to Erickson Bros and Ashelford, causing a price drop from 8.40 to 9.5 per barrel and a loss of 6.66 per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iso Burr & Taylor Co
Hilnois Corporation
Rockford
A. G. Kennedy
Fisher, North Welsh and Linscott
W. H. Ashelford
Plaintiff Corporation
Q Erickson
Stillman Valley
W. J. Ashelford
Great Western Roar
Bemond
Ashelford
Acelford
Bill
Plaintiff
Washburn, Croey Co
Erickson Bros
Hart
Plainiff
Rey
Railroad Men Peppering Up After Trance Returns
Railroad workers show renewed activity as private ownership resumes after two years of semi trance operation. Local shippers report more business and lines seek freight, with the Northwestern area promoting a safety campaign and the gospel of stop look and listen.
Ned Buret Hospitalized in Chicago After Early Week Surgery
Ned Buret was operated on yesterday at a Chicago hospital. Word reached Sycamore lawyer L. B Smith on Tuesday morning. Details are scarce but news of his recovery is encouraging and his many friends will be glad to hear he is improving.
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Burst
Sycamore
Tronue
Attermes L. B Smith
Ned Buret
Wonaa
Chicago
Big Record Built in Bandit Case Appeal
Attorney L B Smith has received from counsel for the bandits the first invitation of the record in the bill of exceptions to be settled on appeal. About six hundred pages comprise the installment and the state’s attorney expects about one hundred more messages of the trial record before completion.
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Ates
L. B. Smith
Fromenmink
Plans for New Auto Service Station at Lincoln Highway
AWyer and Sons purchasers of the Jackman property at Fifth and East Lincoln Highway will begin erection of a modern automobile service station. The corner will house a 68 by 70 foot building with two wide drives, air gas and oil access, a small front room for auto accessories, a large back store room, and rest rooms for customers. A tire service car with 180 psi air will deliver and inflate tires at no extra charge. Also planned is a homecoming celebration fund for veterans, with a new committee to organize activities and a membership drive for former service members in the city. William O Settleffe was unable to attend.
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Awyer and Sons
Lincoln Highway
Jackman
Fifth and
East
Edelweiss Guilding
Fifth Street
Lincoln High
Legion
Tom Murray
Tom Kennedy
J. T Kane
The
William O. Setleffe
Rockford
Who shot the Wolf
The dead wolf lies at the fire department HQ as three men Henry Beecham Sid Rowe and Mike Mekam Cooperate to shoot the roaming animal in Bradt fields south of the city. Beecham plans to skin the animal and make a rug from the pelt.
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Fire Department
Mike Mek
Henry Beecham
Beechant
Rowe
McEvoy
Mr. Heecham
Sid Rowe
Henry Beech
Farm Sales In DeKalb County Peak In March Records
In March, DeKalb County sees a surge of farm land transfers as loans mature and leases expire. Recorder George A. James notes rising property values with many deeds clocking $24,000 or more and several transactions around $60,000 for sizable farms amid a busy recording period.
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DeKalb Coms
George A. James
Circuit Court Hears Weekend Plea Bonds Set
At the Saturday session presided by Jodge Cliffe Harold Wood pleaded guilty to larceny and was paroled on $500 bond. Robert Early also pleaded guilty and released on $500 bond. Adolph Tolwich was arraigned for stealing about $500 from a fellow boarder and pleaded not guilty as the court adjourned to March fifth.
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Jodge Cliffe
Harold Wood
Robert Early
Adolph Tolwich
Wets Seek Supreme Court Ruling On Prohibition
The Supreme Court will hear next week the validity of constitutional prohibition in a case brought by Rhode Island. Arguments will also cover decisions from Massachusetts and Kentucky upholding prohibition. No decision expected until April. Politicians foresee the liquor issue influencing the November national campaign.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Freyerson
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Kenucky
Governor’s Appeal for Near East Relief Issued
United Press reports Governor Lowden signed an appeal for Near East Relief citing reports of pillage massacre riots and slavery. Memmonit Brothers of Elgin were said to have raised 100000 for relief efforts.
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Near East
United Press
Springfield
Lowden
Memmonit Brothers
Elgin
Lil
Wedding Ring Shortage Lays Countrywide Pressing Need
New York March 3. Following disclosures that demand for marriage licenses has risen nationwide in the first two months of leap year, there is a scarcity of wedding rings. Jewelers report a shortage of gold and high demand have combined to create a ring famine.
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New York
N. Y
City Considers $45,000 Bond for New City Hospital
A special city council session will discuss a 45 thousand dollar bond to fund a 40 bed city hospital on land beside the current facility. The plan includes using 56 thousand dollars in hospital funds and 100 thousand available after bond approval, with additional sources from the Glidden and Resette estates. The meeting will also cover a daylight saving plan and call for voter submission at the April 1 term.
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Glidden
Frank Anderson
Burglars Loot Richardson Depot and Nearby Store
Pars entered the Great Western depot at Richardson Monday night scattering tickets and robbing the till, then proceeded to the Farmers' Company store taking rubber fires and hardware valued around $200. An auto band is suspected.
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Pars
Great Western
Richardson
Mack Richardson
Farmers’ Company
City Council Increases Pay for Fire Police Crews
An ordinance passed last night boosts wages for city fire and police staff. Monthly pay rises by 10 to 125 dollars for leaders and rank and file alike, with captains at 120 and other officers at 110. The session also directed bus service changes to Normal Road and approved city bills and maintenance orders.
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DeKalb Sycamore Interurban Company
West Lincoln Highway
Souwth Seventh Street
W. W. Hyde
Two Noble Nuts to Headline Minstrel Show at Armory Theatre
Swasey and Gardner star in an act titled Two Noble Nuts as the featured number in the Minstrel show at the Armory Theatre Thursday. The program highlights comic routines and song to entertain local audiences.
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Armory Theatre
Behing the Door at Newsmonerss Playhouse Starring Hobart Bosworth
Hobart Bosworth tours in Behind the Door at Newsmonerss Playhouse with two performances. Reviews praise his earnest sin cerity in the sea tale following Sea Wolf and Jack London's style. Tonight showings begin at 7:30 and 8:15 with admission 28 cents for adults including tax and 17 cents for children including tax.
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Newsmonerss Playhouse
Hobart Bosworth
Jack London
Otto Krug
Coor
Sky Daredevil Lieutenant Locklear Stars in The Great Air Robbery
Lieutenant O. L. Locklear headline act at the Star playhouse appears in the new photoplay The Great Air Robbery. The film showcases aerial feats and groundbreaking sky photography as a gang of sky highwaymen plot to rob a transcontinental air route, with Locklear surviving perilous stunts thousands of feet above ground.
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O. L. Locklear
Star Playhouse
Locklear
Dramator
Aviating
Near Fight at Hearing Sparks Capitol committee clash
Washington D C March 3 hearing before the house ways and means committee nearly broke into a fight as Edward H Hale legislative representative of the Veterans of Foreign Wars attacked statements by Franklin D Ollier national commander of the American Legion. Hale urged a $30 monthly service bonus plus $100 for overseas service with no extra cost to the government and suggested additional loans for homes and farms. Representatives Treadway Garner Green Rainey questioned or supported the remarks while Chairman Fordney warned the proceedings were nearly at an end amid a noisy dispute.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Hale
Haile
Alestid
Treadway
Garner
Texas
Fordney
Green
Rainey
Mrs Reynolds Confined to Home by Illness
Mrs Reynolds, well known in the city as the band leader at the Princess and Armory, is confined to her home due to illness after weeks of poor health. She recently had a dispute with a Chicago specialist while seeking relief and will remain at home for several days as friends wish her a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Reynolds
Mary Pickford Moore Granted Divorce in Nevada
Mary Pickford Moore was divorced from Owen Moore in Douglas County Nevada on Monday. Judge Lang granted the divorce after Moore did not contest. The report places the action in Carson City Nevada with confirmation from IBS United Press.
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IBS
United Press
Carson
City
Nev
Mary Pickford Moore
Owen Moore
Douglas County
Nevada
Moore
Lang
Insurance and liability offer from W. J. Hope in DeKalb County
A DeKalb County notice advises checking policies for added protection with W. J. Hope of the K of C Building. An insurance agency promises varied coverage. The text also advertises Mandy the minstrel show opening chorus at the Armory tomorrow night.
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DeKalb County
W. J. Hope
C. Builiing
Mandy
the Armory
Minstrel program at Armory features school day act
A school days act featuring Ralph Millette as teacher and Aud Lind Hale Weeks and Roy Antone as pupils appears on the Minstrel program at the Armory theatre Thursday night.
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Ralph Millette
Aud Lind
Hale Weeks
Roy Antone
Armory Theatre
The Great Air Robt See The Photodrama
A fragment describes a photodrama featuring an aviation theme and star Lieut. Lear, centering on a single aeroplane scene.
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Colliers
London
Great Naval Base
Serview
K. of C. Building
Legion Body
Sawyer and Sons
Sid and
Mike
Circuit Court
Lieut. Locklear
Mrs. Reynolds
City of
JO. H. Jarbor
H. G. Kennedy
JO. H. Lewis
Republican
Township
Ilinois
Univer
Lear
Aviato
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