Indicted Coal Operators Face Lever Act Charges
About 125 coal operators miners and some officials from Indiana Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania and other states were indicted for conspiracy to defraud the government under the Lever act and other statutes. Most defendants remain unnamed pending arrest. arraignment is set for May 4 with bonds varying up to 16 000. Ten overt acts allege price manipulation and distribution restriction in central field operations.
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Erand
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Ilinois
Pennsylvania
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Kansas
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Illinois
Theater Manager Shot by Two Robbers in Chicago
William A. Mills, manager of a Chicago motion picture theater, was killed last night by two men during a planned robbery. They entered his office as he counted receipts, fired, and fled without taking any money. Police say the motive was robbery and the investigation continues.
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Chicago
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Kishwaukee River Floods Reach Kend Connection Area
The Kishwaukee River swelled on its annual rampage flooding banks and backing up near structures. Water approached the Hurt club area creating a significant pond in a backyard, with portions near bridge supports affected.
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Kishwaukee River
Hurt Club
Saturday Por tomorr. at arar playhouse presents drama and comedy
A fine program features the drama Her Purchase Price with Miss Barriscale and a strong supporting cast including Albert Roscoe Joseph Dowling and Wedgewood Nowell. Followed by Burns Anglers two reel comedy. Matinee 2:30 Adults 20 cents Children 10 cents. Evening shows after 7:15 with music by the Star orchestra.
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Miss Barriscale
Albert Roscoe
Joseph Dowling
Wedgewood Nowell
The
Star Orchestra
Prizma Presents Violation Pictures in DeKalb Armory Vaudeville
The newest sarcade and violation images will debut in DeKalb at the Armory on the upcoming Saturday as part of a vaudeville bill.
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DeKalb
Armory
No Change Reported In The Walkout
The express situation remains the same with no new developments from Chicago and limited activity from the local office. Perishable goods for grocers arrive by freight or parcel post as the post office records only handle packages under 70 pounds.
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Chicago
Split Switch Accident on North Fourth Street
Fast work by the DeKalb Sycamore electric line crew reduced a split switch incident to a minor inconvenience last evening. An inbound car struck an open barn switch on North Fourth Street, causing the front to leave the track but no one was injured and the car was returned to the rails promptly.
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Trou Dse
DeKalb-Sycamore
North Fourth Street
New Plan to Pass Pact
Senator Lodge unveiled a modified reservation to Article X of the League covenant in Washington. The compromise narrows U S obligations and reserves Congress's power to declare war, signaling uncertainty over ratification as Republican gains and Democratic losses affect votes. The Illinois weather forecast calls for fair but colder conditions tonight with a warmer weekend.
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United Pressey
Washington, D. C
Senator Lodge
Senate
League of Nations
Watson-Simmons
Lodges
United State
Leaue of Nations
Congress
Lodge
United States
Tin Pan Alley and Are Married Policemen Safe at Star
The Star Playhouse offers a double bill of photoplays and music headlined by Will iam Fox’s Tin Pan Alley set in New York’s music publishing hub. Also shown is Are Married Policemen Safe and Matt and Jeff in Pretzel Farming. Performances 7 30 and 9 00. Adults 20c Children 1c. War tax included.
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Star Playhouse
William Fox
Tin Pan Alley
New York
Star Theatre
Matt & Jeff
Bud Fisher
Performing Dogs Highlight Van Deville Bill at New Armory
The vaudeville program at the New Armory theater features performing dogs on Saturday afternoon and night, offering family entertainment and novelty acts for audiences.
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Vandeville
New Armory Theater
Sauda
Seek Brown On Charge Seeks Doctor Brown Awaiting Return
Acting on Cook County State's Attorney instructions Sheriff Henry Deckow searched for Dr. Oscar J Brown, charged with conspiracy. Brown was not found. his wife said he was in Vermont visiting his ailing father. State's Attorney Lowell B. Smith indicated the case hinges on alleged signing of a Communist Labor party constitution, with potential 1 to 10 year penalties if convicted. The affair centers on Cook County jurisdiction and pending custody actions.
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Cook County
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Oscar Jown
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Vermont
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DeKall County
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United States
Hoyne
Cit
Warm contest looms for the chairman job
Indications point to a spirited race for the chairman chair of the county board this summer. Alvin Warren may not seek reelection as chair though he will stay a supervisor if voters urge. Possible candidates include John H. Jardoe of the city and Fred B. Townsend of Sycamore.
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Board of Supervisors
Alvin Warren
John HH. Jardoe
Fred B. Townsend
Sycamore
Few Marriage Licenses Granted Amid Cold Feet Rumor
A report notes only three couples received marriage licenses in the past week. One unnamed girl reportedly refused, with two others delaying due to “cold feet.” The couples include Louie D Larson 25 DeKalb and Mary F Pinkston 19 DeKalb. Arthur DeLenare 30 DeKalb and Celina DeNeve 24 Sycamore. Arthur Leander Boekhomd 28 Corthund and Jeanette Sophia Johnston 27 DeKalb Kath.
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Dee Kalb
Mary F. Pinkston
DeKalb
Arthur DeLenare
Acest More
Celina DeNeve
Sycamore
Arthur Leander Boekhomd
Corthund
Jeanette
Sophia Johteon
DekKath
Syca
Clearing wrecks slow Northwestern tracks the hardest task
The Northwestern tracks face a difficult cleanup as many wrecked cars lie at the bottom of a deep embankment near Geneva. Officials note accidents cluster in threes, reflecting the old railroad traction’s recurring pattern and the recent surge of wrecks being cleared.
Lincoln Highway progress booklet outlines New York to San Francisco route
The Chronicle received a neatly printed history of the Lincoln Highway advance. The completed road will form a cement or brick ribbon from New York to San Francisco. The booklet includes numerous views of the highway.
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Lincoln Highway
Chronicle
New York
San Francisco
Comedy Jugglers at New Armory Theater
The New Armory Theater presents The Comedy Jugglers on Palateau with matinee at 3 11 and evening shows at 7 20 and 9 15. Audience is invited to enjoy a day of light entertainment and humor.
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Palateau
Vauueville Pro Otaw
Blair Removes Name From City Ballot
John Blair withdraws from the city ballot claiming lack of time to serve as alderman though his move appears to be a political tactic. The roster shows Wallace Hiland in the Second Ward with George Moore and Chas Swanbum. Third Ward lists August Nelson Henry Stanford and Mat Leppala. Fourth Ward J B Lindstrom. Fifth Ward A G Kennedy and Chas Moorehead Coit.
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John Blair
John
Wallace Hiland
George Moore
Chas. Swanbum Tind
Cadets Receive Real Rifles for Drill Training
The High School Cadets now have rifles for each member and about 500 rounds of ammunition for special duty. The rifles are the American model of the English Enfield 1908, same calibre as used by Co. M. Cadet drill intensity increases as Co. M must work harder to match them.
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Co. M
Drive to raise $10,000 to lure Superior Manufacturing
The first drive for ten thousand dollars to attract Superior Manufacturing Company from Sterling to build washing machines in the city falls about one thousand dollars short of the goal. Chairman Charles E B Bradt organizes another cleanup campaign to complete the sum quickly and move ahead with preparations. The company is already making work on the buildings it will occupy and expects active operations to start once ready.
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Sam
Superior Manufacturing Company
Sterling
Charles EB. Bradt
Petition Sought For Kishwaukee River Drainage Improvement
The item reports petitions aimed at straightening the Kishwaukee river between the city and Sycamore to improve drainage of farmland and to reduce slack water in DeKalb during the hot season.
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Kishwanker
Sycamor
DeKalb
No Damages Claim Stems From Storm and Rehab Critique
A United Press dispatch reports Harold Littledale alleging the federal board for vocational education failed in rehabilitating wounded service members. He cites low training and placement rates, while board officials defend ongoing training for tens of thousands and blame delays on process.
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Witness for Newberry Collapses on Stand in Trial
Paul K. King campaign manager in the 1918 Newberry senatorial election fraud trial in Grand Rapids Michigan collapsed on the witness stand after a few minutes of questioning. He had been ill and left his bed against doctors orders and suffered a nervous breakdown following his direct examination. The court adjourned until Saturday morning.
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Dotted Press
Grand Rapids
Mich
Paul K. King
Truman H. Newberry
United States Senate
Michigan
King
Man Arrested for Speeding in DeKalb Court
Minaya Yocum appeared in poller court this morning on a speeding charge and paid a $25 fine plus costs before being dismissed. It was his first arrest, though reports say he has exceeded the limit before. Local residents warn many will get in trouble if they do not slow.
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Minaya
France Not Pleased With Wilson Letter Says Paris
Paris reports the French government will seek an explanation of President Wilsons letters to Senator Hitchcock claiming militaristic parties rise in France. Any protest will be unofficial. The dispatch notes the matter centers on statements about French politics and the rise of militaristic factions.
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France
Grvernment
Wilson
Hitchcock
Elvin Carlson Nursing Knee Injury at Home
Elvin Carlson of Carlson and Benson cleaners and dyers is confined to his Locust street home with inflamed knee and severe difficulty walking for yesterday and today.
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Elvin Carlson
Carlson & Benson
Locust Street
Police Watch for Escaped School Boys
Local police in St Charles are on the lookout for two boys who ran away from the school at seven this morning. Authorities expect their swift apprehension.
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St. Charles
Isox
High School English Teacher Undergoes Appendiectomy
Miss Ream an English teacher at the high school was taken to the hospital for an appendectomy yesterday and is reported to be recovering nicely today. Miss Heath from Earlville has been staying at the W B King home on North First Street.
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Yeeter
Heath
Earlville
W. B. King
North First Street
Special Matinee Price For Juvenile Follies At Armory
Children priced at 15 cents plus war tax. matinee next Saturday at 2:00 with 12 little girls in the Juvenile Follies act. Evening show at 7:30 and 9:15. Vaudeville program aims to attract young audiences.
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Anthracite Miners Threaten April Strike Over Wages
United Mine Workers official Phillip Murray warned that anthracite miners may halt work on April 1 if wage and condition talks fail. Operators estimate a $200 million annual coal cost rise to utilities and consumers, with wage rise proposals ranging from 11 to 18 percent and a minority report possible.
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Washington, D. C
Phillip Murray
United Mine Workers of America
National Commission
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Coal Commission
Pnel
Garfield
White House
John P. White
Hines
District Supreme Court
Local man with record laying pullets in Nebraska contest
Lea Munger enters four pens of nine pullets in a Nebraska eye laying contest. The February record shows about 200 eggs from the pens, ranking fourth in a field of over 100. The contest spans a year and February’s tally is released in a bulletin.
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Lea Munger
Nebraska
Disaster threats halt bonus plan in House debate
Washington March 12 The main danger of financial disaster if further burdens are placed on the people will keep Congress from passing legislation to grant bonuses to former soldiers and sailors, said a member of the House Ways and Means Committee today.
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Soldiers of Forty Opens Two Day Run at New Armory
The New Armory theatre presents Soldiers of Forty as a major photoplay with grand music by the theatre orchestra. Critics call it one of the biggest ble films to date and urge audiences to brave the weather to attend. Performances 7:30 and 9:15 with adult prices 33 cents and children 22 cents.
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Soldiers of Forty
New Armory Theatre
New Armory Theatre Orchestra
Runes Readings At New Armory Event Saturday
Fragmentary note mentions a “The Juvengue runes” event for twelve youngsters on a New Armory bill slated for Saturday with unclear details.
Greeks Granted Leave to Attack Turks in Anatolia
Paris dispatch states the peace conference authorized Greece to pursue and expel Turkish forces in Anatolia with the understanding Greek troops return to their original positions after victory. Greece cited 96 000 Greek forces and 200 field pieces, while Turkish forces under Mustafa Kemal totaled about 40 000.
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France
Anatolia
Mustapha Kemel
Ward Liner Esperanza Reaches Progresso After Grounding
The Ward liner Esperanza, which ran aground Wednesday on Madagascar reef in the Gulf of Mexico, arrived at Progresso Mexico early yesterday according to a dispatch.
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Madagascar Reef
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Progresso
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Navy official accuses department of German propaganda
Admiral William Simms told the Senate Naval Affairs Committee that German propaganda misled the Navy Department about coastal defense and hindered Allied cooperation. He said delays in adopting convoy methods caused extensive Allied shipping losses and described desperation in seeking centralized control and faster convoy adoption.
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Navy
Washington, D.C
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London
Washington
Sims
Divorce Case Occupies Attention of Court
The divorce case of Mrs. Cristina Pearson versus Ole Pearson has been heard in city court for several days and is nearly finished. Solicitors W. J. Fulton for the defendant and Perry McCollough for the complaint were ordered to submit briefs to Judge McEwen for final decision.
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Ole Pearson
W. J. Fulton
Perry McCollouch
McEwen
Vaudeville at New Armory Theatre Saturday
Mothers can feel safe bringing children to the Prizma program at the New Armory Theatre. The opening picture promises broad appeal and entertainment for both kids and adults on the bill.
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New Armory Theater
Prizma
Orchestra to Play Vaudeville Matinee and Night Shows
The orchestra will furnish music for the matinee and night performances at the New Armory theater on Saturdays as part of the vaudeville program.
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New Armory Theater
Five Acts on Vaudeville at the New Armory Theater
The vaudeville bill features five acts including The Prizma picture and a two act side splitting comedy. Mrs. Rachel Weston is ill at the home of her sister, Mr RC, Davy.
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New Armory Theater
Rachel Weston
Mr. Rc, Davy
Tornado Toll and Flood Warnings Spread Across Midwest
Springfield Missouri reports multiple tornado deaths and missing persons in southwest Missouri, with Melba and Branson areas hardest hit. Nevada and nearby towns suffer casualties as rails flood and canyons wash away, while a separate Chicago dispatch notes Midwest flood threats and weather shifts.
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