Peace treaty debate shifts on Ireland and Egypt
United Press dispatch from Washington reports a House resolution proposing peace with Germany and Austria and a body to aid normal relations. Senate action on ratification is affected by Irish independence discussions, Egypt reservations, and a Lenroot letter cited in discussions tied to President Wilson’s era.
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Elks Feast Delights Members At Club Dinner
Elks gathered at the club rooms last evening for a migration demonstration styled feast. About 200 members enjoyed ample servings from the first plateful by Sharkey Broughton to the last sigh of satisfaction as weary hosts bid farewell.
Pastor officiates at Sycamore funeral service
Rev. C F John of the Keat Swedish Baptist church presided at the funeral of Mrs. Oscar Nelson, a prominent church member, in Sycamore yesterday in the county seat.
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Keat
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Mary's Ankle to Be Made Into Stage to Screen Film
DeKalb hosts a stage to screen comedy by LeRoy McGarry at the New Armory Theater Thursday and Friday night. The armory interior becomes a motion picture studio with audiences watching scenes filmed live. Ethel Clayton stars in The 13th Commandment at 7:34 and 9:15.
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Bryan Urges Prohibition Focus in Campaign
William Jennings Bryan, in Washington to mark his birthday, urged Democrats to press prohibition and the peace treaty issues. He said the party should stay true to democracy and support ratification, while avoiding splits with Republicans and Lodge reservations. He arrived amid unclear reactions from Democratic officials and hinted at contacts with senators to push ratification despite President Wilson's stance.
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New York
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Express shipments update from local office
The local office reports changes in the express situation enabling perishable goods to be sent to Chicago and received locally. No goods have yet arrived from Chicago here. The first shipment of QR S rolls from Chicago by truck is due to arrive today.
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Chicago
Open Sunday Proves Popular in Sycamore
The first open Sunday at the Sycamore moving picture theatres drew large crowds in the county seat. The theatre filled so completely that the adjoining annex was opened to show the same film. Local manufacturers want a similar arrangement to attract the floating working population.
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Sycamore
Sycamore Man Buys Corner Residence Lot
Fasel buys the 80 foot lot at the northeast corner of South California and West Ottawa streets from Philander M Alden. He plans a modern bungalow immediately and will rent rooms at the Poust house for his family until construction finishes. The corner is slated for a fine improvement.
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California
Ottawa Streets
No New Contract for Hard Coal Miners Yet
New York March 17 reports say miners and operators cannot conclude a new contract until the bituminous coal commission report is public in Washington. Miners representatives here believed the action awaits the commission's findings before any agreement.
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N. Y
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Washington
Local Man Porter Shafer Found Guilty in Circuit Court
Porter Shafer pleaded guilty in circuit court this afternoon, receiving a $200 fine and one day in jail.
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Amore
Port
Marys Ankle and Armory Show Tonight
Marys Ankle headlines the Armory program with a bold screening lineup. Get Into the Movies At the Armory showcases film events, prompting attendees to arrive for an evening of screenings and discussions.
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Armory Ball
Dorothy Dalton Sings at Princess Playhouse In His Wife's Friend
Dorothy Dalton appears at Princess Playhouse in His Wife's Friend with performances at 7:20 and 5:00. Adults pay 20e plus 2e tax. total 22e. Children 10¢ plus 1e tax. total 1t.
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Dorothy Dalton
Princess Playhouse
Rockford May Forfeit Honor To De Kalb Boys
Rockford may lose district honors after Captain Enright faced charges for playing in a paid game at Pecatonica on December 3. The state board review was pending, with a decision expected tomorrow afternoon. Rockford prepares to travel to the state finals at Champaign if the ruling allows continued participation.
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Legion Holds Small Session and Homecoming Date
The American Legion held a brief meeting last night at Jarboe's Hall in Jarboe. Rockford district official W Q Setcliffe spoke on the growth of the Legion and cooperation among members. A homecoming is set for the first Monday in April the fifth, at Jarboe's Hall, and all veterans are urged to attend. Setcliffe will return April 5 to discuss recruitment as turnout was low.
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Mass Meeting Tonight Over Proposed Sisters Hospital
Father Solon invites all residents to St Mary's hall this evening for a mass meeting on the proposed sisters' hospital site on the lot proper. Several local speakers will discuss the situation and no financial contributions will be solicited tonight.
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Sisters’ Hospital
District Meeting of Lutherans Next Week at Annex
The district meeting of Lutheran pastors will convene next Tuesday and Wednesday at Annex. Pastors from all local Lutheran churches are expected to attend, with special interest in Reverend Fairlund’s appearance on Wednesday night’s program.
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Annex
DeKalb
Fairlund
Death of Samuel T. Gaines in Elkheart Indiana
Samuel T. Gaines, former owner and manager of the Glidden House in DeKalb, died at his hotel home in Elkheart Indiana. He passed away after a seizure likened to apoplexy Sunday night, following years of ill health. Gaines came to DeKalb thirteen years ago and ran the Glidden House for seven to eight years before selling. He was married to Mary Miller of DeKalb, who survives him, and local relatives are expected to attend the funeral.
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Wiswall Wirtz Furniture Firm Changes Hands in DeKalb
J J Wiswall retires from Wiswall & Wirtz as W. W. Wirtz takes over senior partner role. New firm plans show Wiswall moving to Chicago for health, while Weirtz, now principal, awaits June 1 start. Ongoing hospital project bids and city plans for a new public hospital are discussed with architects and board members in Chicago and DeKalb.
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Frank G. Anderson
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South First Street
Haish Avi
Fire Boys Seek Victrola Funds From Public Subscriptions
The local fire department plans to raise money by popular subscription starting Thursday to obtain a Victrola. The aim is to secure necessary equipment while the community expects swift, efficient service from the fire department.
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Fire Boys
Tory
Cone
Victrola
Harmen
Chicago Gunman Murdered in Volatile Feud Fringe
Huriey, longtime associate of Sonny Dunne and active in labor battles and gunman feuds, was murdered last night. His body was found in a vacant lot in Chicago today. The case deepens ties between rival factions and ongoing street violence in the city.
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Chicago
Hughey Huriey
Sonny” Dunne
Blizzard Causes Heavy Death Toll in South Dakota
United Press reports a two day blizzard in South Dakota leaves at least five dead and isolates the state. Four children en route from school froze to death in the severe weather.
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Aberdeen
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Don't Miss Mary's Ankle at Vaudeville Saturdays
Announcement for the New Armory Theater urging audiences to attend vaudeville shows on Saturdays at 3:00, 7:30, and 9:15 PM featuring Mary's Ankle.
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New Armory Theater
Changes in enforcing the dry laws reported
United States prohibition officials announced new guidance in Chicsen Alabama on March 17. Federal officers under John P. Kramer will operate under warrants and legal restrictions, with Department of Justice oversight to govern enforcement actions and inspections.
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Washington
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Viola Dana Shines in The Willow Tree at Star Playhouse
Viola Dana stars as a lifelike Japanese maiden coming to life from a wooden image in The Willow Tree a lavish staged photoplay by More from Cohan Marre staged at the Star playhouse tonight. Henry Oro directs Maxwell Karger supervises with a wartime setting and special Star Orchestra music. Performances at 7 20 and 9 00. Adults 25 cents Children free.
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Simms Urges Allied Control Of Naval Operations
Washington March 17 Rear Admiral William S Simms told the Senate Naval Affairs Committee that allied control of naval operations should be established during the war He argued Britain bears the heaviest burden and London should direct all naval actions while Washington resists granting such power citing staffing limits and ignored requests for help.
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Washington
Town meeting at city hall for township candidates
Town Korkus hosts a meeting at City Hall to nominate candidates for township offices. Polls open at 1 sixty clock and run until seven. Incumbents running include Frank Puller highway commissioner Rey Duncan town clerk and Frank Wright Bud Kingsley as assistant supervisors with vacancies for trustee of schools and town constable.
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Variois
Rey Duncan
Frank Wright
Bud Kingsley
Malta Church Plans Service and Film Event
The Matte Menons church will hold a regular community service Friday at 7 30 p m. A Beth Cross film shows reconstruction work involving boys crippled in the service. Several beautful musical numbers and short talks on community life planned.
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Matte Menons
Beth Cross
No wedding licenses reported in past week says county office
A county clerk report shows no marriage licenses issued during the past week. The item notes such gaps are unusual and prompts questions about local applicants and ceremony readiness.
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Cupid
Ennty Eler
Chicago Girl Killed in Auto Accident
Chicago report indicates Miss A gatha Brown aged 23 died four hours after a street collision that injured three others and left a fourth unknown in hospital. The victims were sightseeing with Calbarers when the auto overturned after striking an island.
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Pastors Meet in De Kalb County On Interdenominational Drive
In DeKalb County this afternoon at 2 30 pastors from Protestant churches gathered at First Baptist to discuss the Interdenominational World Movement. Led by county convener Rev W R Yard the historic meeting aims to organize a county drive within six to eight weeks with a county chairman financial director and survey director plus church and community chairmen and committees. Weather outlook for Illinois calls for increasing cloudiness with rain possible tonight or Thursday and rain or snow in the north with slightly warmer temperatures in the west.
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Illinois
German Counter Revolution Folds Amidst Civil Strife
Reports from Berlin and other German cities describe a spiraling crisis as Von Kapp and Von Luettwetz resign amid threats to proclaim a soviet republic. Clashes between conservatives and radicals, a spreading general strike, and a planned assembly in Stuttgart fuel concerns of a dictatorship of the proletariat with hundreds dead or wounded across Kiel Berlin Dresden and Munich.
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Moercker
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Oehone
Wolfgang von Kapp
Deputy State Fire Marshal Reports Satisfactory School Conditions
Deputy State Fire Marshal Jacob Real visited the State Normal school today and found conditions satisfactory as usual, confirming safety standards in place.
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