Committees Nominated by Republicans Across County Districts
Ray Kennedy back in De Kalb after Army service. He earned the Victoria Cross the Croix de Guerre and the Distinguished Service Medal for bravery. He awaits a cork prosthesis but uses a wooden leg with a new prosthetic ready. He plans to seek county recorder eligibility in Iowa or Chicago if needed.
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de Kalb
Ray
Fort Sheridan
DeKalb
Iowa
Chicago
Virgin Island Strong for Edge as President
Senator Walt Edge of New Jersey drew cheers in the Virgin Islands during a visit with fellow senators. He was praised as likely to follow Woodrow Wilson into the White House, with island leaders urging creation of an Edge for President club, though local Democrats noted no voting residents.
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United of
Washington, D. C
Walter Edge
New Jersey
Virgin Islands
Islands
Edges
Vodrow Wilson
Govenor
White House
Edge
Vaudeville bills at New Armory tonight with varied acts
The first Saturday vaudeville program at the New Armory theatre features the five piece New Armory theatre orchestra, a Prizma novelty, Doc Nyle and Co with a dog act, York and Mable singing and talking act, Martel and Zeno acrobatic juggling, Charles Daffney violin, The Juvenile Follies with twelve child performers, and a Mack Sennett two act comedy. Performances at 7:30 and 9:15. Adults 44 cents plus tax total 50 cents, children 25 cents plus tax total 28 cents. Special matinees every Saturday.
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New Armory House
New Armory Theatre Orchestra
Martel
Zeno
Charles Daffney
Mack Sennett
New Armory Theatre
Edwards name to be taken from ballot in Wisconsin primary
Springfield Wisconsin March 13 Governor Edwards of New Jersey will withdraw his name from the presidential preference primary ballot. Secretary of State Emmerson reversed his earlier decision and ruled the governor's name need not remain on the ballot.
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Springfield
Avernor Edwards
New Jersey
Lineis
Emmerson
Burst Improves but Needs Another Week in Hospital
Dan Wild reports Ned Burst is improving but will require another week in the hospital before he can move about. Jim is informed that full recovery will take additional time.
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Attorney Burst
Sycamore Tribune
Aetter
Dan Wild
Ned Burst
Jim
Ned
Bnt
Two Circuit Judges Absent for Recuperation in Arkansas
Two judges in this circuit are away for recuperation. Judge Irwin is in Hot Springs Arkansas and will be kept for a couple of weeks longer. Judge Slusser is at another springs and hopes to return sooner.
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Judges Twin
Slusser
Judge Irwin
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Shusser
Other Springs
Irwin
American Steamer Brookfield Burned At Azores
The United Strategy shipping board steamer Brookfield burned to the water edge at Payal in the Azores Islands on March 7, report received today. The ship was destroyed by fire while at Lovecress Horta Azores during the voyage.
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Lovecress Horta
Azores
United Strategy Shipping Board
Brookfield
Payal
Azores Islands
Government Takes Over Osage Oil Field Production
United Press reports March 13 that the government will assume control of the Osage Indian nation oil output totaling 15,000,000 barrels. Weather for Illinois calls for fair tonight and Sunday with rising temperatures.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Illinois
The Blue Bandana at Star William Desmond shines
Monday at the Star William Desmond appears in The Blue Bandana, a romantic western drama with robberies and murder. Gale Henry stars in Chicken a la King, a new two part comedy. Matinees and evening shows list prices and times.
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William Desmond
Robertson-Cole
Bill
Dimond
Gale Henry
Express Strike Quiet in DeKalb Despite Chicago Congestion
Express workers remain ready to handle any assignment as freight and parcel traffic from Chicago flows through DeKalb. A small local express service sent to Chicago to bypass city congestion.
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Focal Express
Chicago
DeKalb
Little
Income Tax Man To Be Busy In De Kalb
The income tax office at the government building will stay open on Monday for returns as the deadline nears. Penalties loom for those who fail to pay by midnight Monday, making Mr. Heinrich the busiest man in De Kalb.
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DE Kalb
Heinrich
New Plan for Trade With Russia Reported by State Department
Washington March 13 The State Department has succeeded in sending allies a new plan for trade with Russia. An answer to the proposal has not been received.
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State Department
Russia
Lodge proposes new plan on Article X reservation
United States would not interfere in any league controversies under Article X nor in disputes not covered by it. Senate debate centers on Lodge substitute with Democratic poll predicting adoption by a safe majority but final ratification uncertain. Reed argues the substitution changes principle and marks a pivotal clash between bitter enders and supporters.
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United Prowes
Washington
Senator Lodge
Senate
United States
League
Lodge
Senator Reed
Bridge bond plan sets 26 thousand dollar cost
County Superintendent Will Miller and States Attorney Smith with Franklin township highway commissioner finalize arrangements to issue a bond of 26 000 dollars to fund the Pat Smith bridge over the Ishawaukee north of Kirkland. The project totals 25 000 dollars with 5 000 to come from road and tax levies. Franklin township to pay 10 000 and the county 10 000 with the bond bearing interest at a stated rate.
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Will Miller
Smith
Franklin Township
Pat Smith
Ishawaukee
Kirkland
Franklin
Dancing At the Brick Wall Night Event
A dance evening is listed for tonight from 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM on the third floor of the Chronicle Building. The event invites attendees to enjoy music and social dancing in a downtown venue setting.
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Chronicle
Enid Bennett Stars in The Woman in the Suit Case
Tonight at the rrmeces theater the popular actress Enid Bennett headlines a five act drama The Woman in the Suit Case and a two act comedy Brownie's Dog Gone Dor showing from 7:00 to 11:00 with performances listed.
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Enid Bennett
Brownie
Paper Boys Do Fine Service In Emergency
The Chronicle praises paper boys for faithful delivery during an emergency at night. Despite delays after 8:20 PM the Route was completed with no complaints as patrons waited. The paper plans a larger party for the newsboys soon.
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Carlier
Mst
Despie
the Chronicle
Newsies
Measles Cases Reported in City Quarantine Count
City health officer notes measles still prevalent with limited contagion cases. Two quarantine homes remain, including the Halverson family on Hickory Street. Influenza had been widespread but passed quickly.
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Halverson
Hickory
Hagey
New Doctor and Local Tenor LeBlanc Joins DeKalb Tones
Musical circles in DeKalb welcome Dr LeBlanc a new doctor and noted tenor. He has set offices in the Leslie building and will sing tomorrow morning at the First Baptist Church offering the public a chance to hear him locally for the first time.
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DeKalb
Oocal
LeBlanc
Leslie Building
First Baptist Church
Double Basketball Night At Normal Gymnasium
Tonight at the Normal gymnasium two Norman teams meet in basketball double header. The Normal team and the DeKalb townships high school five will play, with another match featuring the Aurora college face-off.
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Normal
DeKalb Townships High School
Cish
Fae
Auror College
Local Man Wins Magazine Contests Prize Payment
A. F. Johnson of this city is among the fortunous winners in a subscription contest by Cap per magazine. He earned his morning check for 375 dollars for securing subscribers for the western publication and proudly displays it today.
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A. F. Johnson
Capper Tagazine
Senator McCormick to seek anti Wilson resolution
Senator McCormick of Illinois plans to introduce a senate resolution repudiating President Wilson's claim that France is ruled by militarists and imperialists. He argues the United States would oppose any future foreign attack on France and that the senate does not share the president's view. The move follows France asking for basis of Wilson's statement.
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Washington
BD. C
Senate
Wilson
France
McCormick
Hitchcock
Renaard Ae
Presidant
Memorial for Judge Carnes Next Monday
Memorial services for Judge Carnes will be held at the opening of the circuit court next Monday at 10:06 in the forenoon. Judge Pane J Cartes and Whea tin figure in the events with speeches and resolutions prepared by local bar members and officials.
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Carnes
Pane J Cartes
Circuit Court
Mody
Juve Masini Slasser
Wheatin
John Faiester
Brown Berm Mibers
State Republican Convention Call Issued for May 10
The Republican state convention call sets the Springfield state arsenal as the site on May 10 at 11 o clock. Delegates will nominate three trustees for the University of Illinois and elect 24 candidates for president and vice president, appellate court clerks for districts 2d 8th and 4th, with delegates chosen for the national convention in Chicago on June 8 1920 and adoption of a party platform. Kankakee county is allocated 14 delegates among 1741 total.
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Springfield
University of Illinois
Appellate Court
Chicago
TheKall County
Defense Costs for Milk Producers Group Run High
The Milk Producers' association defense against conspiracy to fix prices, indicted in 1917, ran to a sizable sum by mid October, totaling $67,000. The largest bill, $47,950, covered attorney fees for former Governor Charles S. Deneen, chief counsel during battles with Cook County state's attorney's office.
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Eagutames
Milk Producers’ Association
Association
The
Milk News
Charles
Deneen
States Attorney's Office
Cook
County
Wheeler Gets Picture Taken at the Prison
States Attorney says the last portrait of Wheeler, a seven year old, was taken in the penitentiary yard. The mug shot shows digits 6614 beneath the image. W S Forrest, noted criminal lawyer, has been retained to argue the Supreme Court case, signaling costly legal pursuit.
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Anmoerney Smith
Ph Wheeler
Trecene Ihe
Ben
Tix
W. S. Forrest
Supreme Court
Forrest
Phils
Honeh
Hoover and Simms clash over wartime Navy actions
Rear Admiral William S. Simms told the Senate Naval Affairs Committee that the Navy left him in the dark on vital operations during critical war days. He said he learned of at least a dozen movements through British or French officials. Herbert Hoover testified that sending surplus anti submarine craft to Europe could have aided the Allies during a dangerous period. Submarine sinkings were high, shaping the war’s outcome, but Hoover did not specify if more could have been done.
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Hy United
Washington, D. C
William S. Simms
Navy Department
Europe
Simms
Senate
Naval Affairs
America
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
No Arrests Soon In Mine Case Indictments
United Press report from Indianapolis says no arrests of 125 indicted end opersters and miners for violation of the Lever load and gael central act will be made this week. Arraignments for 52 indian men alleged to be in olated are expected by Tuesday with bonds around 4000 for miners and 5000 for operators.
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Ty United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Federal Grand Jury
Striking stevedores start nationwide action in New York
About 6 000 seamen and shore workers employed on coastwise steamships began a strike in New York March 13 demanding wage hikes from 60 to 100 cents hourly for straight time and from 1 to 1 20 for overtime. A general strike threat loomed if employers did not concede within 24 hours, as 32 ships lay tied up in New York harbor unable to move cargo.
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Mére Fen
Strick Lore
New York
Marsh Boy Loses Suit In Grandfather Field Estate
Henry Anthony Marsh, three years old, denies a share in Marshal Field estate. Judge rules he is not lawful issue entitled to a portion of a $5,000 trust set for Field’s three grandchildren and their issue. Appeal prospects uncertain amid complex will terms and legitimacy questions.
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Chicago
Henry Anthony Marsh
Peggy Marsh
Henry Pield
Marshall Field
Henry Mielt
England
Prowg
Chicaro
Tate
Morstadt Field
Menry Kein
Marshal Field
Field
Henry Field
Miss Mars
Injured Lad Not Yet Arrived in City from Pontiac
James Ken Hu Wiese, injured in a car testing accident at the Oakland auto factory in Pontiac, Michigan, hasn’t reached home. His father Pat Kennedy fears worst after not receiving details and delays in arrival, suggesting the telegram may understate the injury.
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James Ken HU Wiese
Pontiac
Mich
Pat Kennedy
James
Oakland Auto Factory
Pat
Janes
Star Teesie Barriscate Stars in Her Purchase starting drama
Star Teesie Barriscate appears at Star playhouse in a sensational London aristo drama bridging ancient Egypt and modern England. Bessie Larriscale headlines with Albert Roscoe and Joseph Dowling in a stylish, well produced performance.
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Teesie Barriscate
Star Playhouse
Aristoratic Society of
London
Bessie Larriscale
Albert Roscoe
Joseph Dowling
Egypt
England
M. B. Harvey
Monarchist Heads New Government
A monarchist faction assumes leadership to shape the new government following the Versailles Treaty.
Foch Calls Supreme Council on German Revolution
Marshal Foch calls a special supreme council meeting to discuss the German revolution and possible allied military measures. Berlin reports monarchists have proclaimed a new government. Ebert reportedly fled, Kapp dissolves the Prussian assembly, and unrest spreads as the Versailles terms face new difficulty.
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United Press
Paris
France
Marshal Foch
Supreme Council
Foch
Council of Premiers
Berlin
Basle
Lokal Anzeiger
Ebert
Kapp
Lin
Disputch
Dr. Knapp
Marshal von Hindenburg
von Hindenburg
Germany
Wolfgang Kapp
Fatherland Party
Lupertz
Ermans
Guetay Noske
Sense
Pabat
Gustav Noske
Noske
Erzbergerd Telferich
Eber
Holland
Kabser
von Lupwertz
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