City primaries draw large vote across wards
Early ballots from the first through fifth wards total 734 at noon with expectations of rising to 1000 to 1500. Most early voting favors the Republican ticket though some Democrats back Michael Hanrahan for mayor. Alderman races in the fourth ward feature four candidates: Robert Shipp C G Adams Robert Powell and Edward Anderson.
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the Chronicle
Michael Hanrahan
Robert Shipp
C. G. Adams
Robert Powell
Edward Anderson
Devine Blocks Passage of State Money Bill In House
Democratic opposition halted a $2,250,000 appropriation bill for state institutions in Springfield. Minority Leader Jajin Devine of Dixon questioned administration requests and the $15,000,000 in the state treasury. Other measures approved include $889,500 for the centennial memorial building and $37,500 plus $9,000 for the state auditor and labor department.
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Springfield
Dem
Sage
Jajin Devine
Dixon
Treasury
House
State Auditor
Department of Labor
Old Salem Park
Sta
Big Tim” Murphy
Chicago
Moss Enright
Murphy
Clare Rising From Its Ashes In Fine Shape
The village of Clare rebuilt after a devastating fire in the Ness section. The Lanan general store and Quinn billiard hall buildings have been completed. Residents worked hard and earned county respect for rebuilding promptly after the loss.
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Clare
Loness
Lanan General
Quinn Billiard Hall
Window Removed at Dekalb Trust & Savings Bank
The Dekalb Trust & Savings Bank removed a large front window yesterday. Two bank employees will remain inside for the next couple of days while a new foundation and larger window are installed, a project expected to take most of the next two days.
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Dekalb Trust & Savings Bank
Th Bank
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Fourth Street Bank
Goodyear Wednesday Special Cakes and Dance Night
Goodyear advertises cakes for five cents and a Wednesday special with a note of two dollars. An Odd Fellows dance is planned for Wednesday night at the hall with Nelson's Orchestra and a promise of a good time.
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Goodyear
ODD Fellows Dance
I. O
Nelson
Whitten Attends Inauguration Trip From Atlantic City
DeKalb township high school superintendent W. Whitten and East Aurora official Ed Waldo toured Atlantic City for a superintendents meeting and then traveled to Washington for the inauguration. Whitten described the ceremony as notably simple yet impressive with a vast crowd, a cavalry procession, and a quiet parade alongside President Harding. Wilson appeared ailing, aided into the White House visit, while Secret Service guarded the presidential carriage and Pennsylvania Avenue stretched with formations of riders and limited autos.
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Cc. W. Whitten
DeKalb Township
Atlantic City
N. J
Washington
Whitten
Mr. Whitten
ED. Waldo
East Aurora High School
Harding
Capitol
White House
President Wilson
Tete Joe" Cannon
Knox Pennsylvania
Wilson
Pennsylvania Avenue
PeKalh
Secret Service
Work to Start Now in Packing Plants Across Nation
The article reports a rush to reduce wages and staff in Chicago and major markets, with about 200000 workers affected by a 172 percent pay cut plan. Union leaders weigh strikes as employers prepare for possible labor action. Separate local projects include campus lighting upgrades and post installations, underway with a May 1 completion target.
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Ontario
Omaha
St. Louis
Kansas City
Indianapolis
St. Paul
St. Joseph
Sioux City
Fort Worth
Walilays Brive
John Robinson Resumes Duties After Illness
John A. Robinson of Waukegan and formerly of this city has been released from quarantine after a long illness with scarlet fever and is able to resume his duties.
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John Robinson
John A. Robinson
Waukegan
Don’t Miss Kismet At the Princess Playhouse Tonight
The Princess Playhouse presents Kismet for final performances this evening and tonight. Cast and crew invite audiences to catch the closing show.
Taxpayers Paying Up, Say Deputies At DeKalb Bank
Deputies report real estate taxpayers in DeKalb County are paying taxes, with higher levies than last year. The delinquency date for Tate owners is around April 1, possibly with a grace period of a few days for large owners. A 1 percent monthly penalty begins after the first of the month.
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DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
Ovine
Peoria Introduces Token Fare System In Street Cars
Peoria will switch to metal tokens for street fares this week replacing paper tickets. Tokens resemble a dime in size with a large P and will cost eight cents for cash and seven and a half cents for tickets. The tokens are easily distinguished from ordinary coins.
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Eoria
Matrh
Delegations Fight for 1930 Illinois GOP Convention Host
Delegations from Cook and Mercer counties plan to push Gotthard A. Dahlber, Speaker of the Illinois House, and Charles Samuelson of Sherrard for the Republican league presidency. Mercer backs Samuelson and aims to land next year’s convention in Galeboro if they win. The Aurora gathering features a banquet, talks by Oscar Nelson and Medill McCormick, and a large women’s committee event with Minneapolis guest Mrs. Manley L. Posserr attending.
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John Ericsson Republic
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Mercer
Cook County
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Milnois House of Representatives
Charles Samuelson
Sherrard, AL
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Oscar Nelson
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Rockford
Maye
Charles Townsund
Ancora
Jonah
Prucrat
Hotel Aurora
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Osvar Nelson
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Kessineer
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Gotthard A. Dahlbers
Ity House of Representatives
Eion
Medill McCormick
United States
Illinois
Manley L. Posserr
Minneapelis
Edn Wibe
Towelnek
YWLC
Mailer L. Fosseen
Minneapolis
Lincoln Inn Showcases Art Apollo Reproducing Piano
The Lincoln Inn hosts a demonstration of the Art Apollo reproducing piano placed that week. Merion Wright performed selections as the instrument drew praise for its minute detail and quality, described as unmatched by any other piano.
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Levine
Lincoln Inn
Apollo
Merion Wright
Republican caucus set for DeKalb city hall on March 19
The Republican Town Central Committee of DeKalb township announces the regular caucus to nominate township officers will be held at DeKalb City Hall on March 19. Polls open at 2:00 PM and close at 7:00 PM. Committee members listed include J. S Darbow A. G JWennedy and John H H Lewis.
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Republican Town Central Committee
DeKalb Township
Town Central
J. S Darbow
A. G Jwennedy
John HH Lewis
Explosion Damages Delta Chem Plant in Wells Michigan
A Delta Chem Company plant in Wells Michigan was destroyed by an explosion yesterday. The cause is unknown and damage estimates run into thousands of dollars.
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Ecausba
Mich
Maret S
Delta Chem Company
Wells
Michigan
Otis Skinner Stars in Kismet at Princess Playhouse
Otis Skinner performs in Kismet at the Princess Playhouse tonight in the final showings of the run. The engagement closes after tonight with Skinner delivering the concluding performances.
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Otis Skinner
The
Princess Playhouse
Guns Roar in Russia Amid Revolt and Fog
Dispatches from Helsinki to London New York report heavy bombardments between Petrograd and Kronstadt as 37000 troops reportedly move from Kronstadt. Bolshevik leaders and fortresses around Petrograd face fragmentation and shifting loyalties amid unclear negotiations and muttered claims of propaganda figures.
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Panama critics reject Yank note and Costa Rica withdrawal
Panamanian municipal councils urged President Corres not to withdraw troops from Chiriqui or accept the Costa Rican boundary line drawn by Supreme Court Chief Justice White. Costa Rican troops began retreat from Almirante as Costa Rica demobilized after U S assurances.
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N. Y
United Press Today
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Costa Rica
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Hardine
United States
First Baptist Church Hosts Series of Evening Meetings
A church program at the First Baptist Church opened last night with a small crowd and a hymn service led by the church choir. W Mcmullen, visiting from Chicago, delivered a four minute talk about despotism on thrones, with a weekly lineup for the rest of the series including topics on birth, doom, and the kingdom enterprise.
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Chorts
McMwen
Chicsen
Vriday
Little Hale girl Is Reported Very Ill
Little Juanita Hale, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hale, has been very ill for several days with a severe cold and later a runny ear infection. Friends hope for immediate improvement.
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Juanita Hale
Did You Miss "Kismet" at the Princess Tonight
The show Kismet is offered at the Princess theater tonight with final performances at 7 30 and 9 15 p m. The engagement marks the last opportunities to see the musical on the current run.
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Kismet
Princess
Allied Forces Enter Ruhr and Düsseldorf in Occupation
Allied troops crossed the Rhine into Dusseldorf Duisburg and Ruhrow to establish a bridgehead and occupy German cities. French Belgian and British units moved with tanks and motor guns while German authorities urged calm and nonresistance. The advance set up customs lines and potential penalties as occupation begins.
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Waterman Hose Repaired and Returned by DeKalb Fire
Waterman volunteer fire department repaired bad order hose at DeKalb Fire Chief McEvoy accepted the hose and returned with it in first class shape. A box of 15 cent cigars accompanied the hose as thanks. The note praises DeKalb for aiding Waterman during the Kirkpatrick house fire and laments rural owners not reciprocating after local runs. Morrison Sentinel notes Ivy Schumacher leaves Summit Stove Works for De Kalb for a new manufacturing plant position.
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DeKalb
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Terry Redmond
Morrison Sentinel
Ivy Schumacher
Summit Stove Works
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