General strike ends as Berlin upheaval widens
A chaotic march of reports from London Paris and Berlin describes the end of the general strike in Berlin the rise of a soviet at Essen and fighting around Kiel with Ebert government forces redeployments in Germany including mass casualties and muttered resignations while a Stuttgart dispatch notes Noske's defense minister offering his resignation. In court news Judge Slusser handles criminal trials with updates on cases including Adolph Tolwish and Porter Shafer and a settlement in the Reavell v Miller suit.
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Kiel
Berlin
Ebert
London
England
Shat Id
Stuttgart
Tostay Noske
Germany
Times
Slusser
Robert Barty
Adolph Tolwish
DeKalb
Paul Klemm
Thomas Lagher
Myrtle Colton
Elis B. Colton
Ellis B. Cotten
J. Plapp
Miller’s National Insurance Company
People
Porter Shafer
Rogers
Defendan
Adolph Totwish
J. W. Cliffe
E. L. Hardy
Lt. George
C.D. Rogers
al Bery R. Plant
William Foster
Leon Groff
Kalb Auto and Supply Company
J. H. Riley
Edward B. Hunt
James RB. Murray Et al
Margaret Reavell
Frank D Miller
John Newhall
Aurora
W. J. Fulton
Sycamore
T. M. Cliffe
Clarence Gardner
Rosehelle
St. Charles
J. A Taskerbrooks
S. J. Dale Er al
Rock Island Plow Company
A. J. Plapp
Lawrence Smith
B. Marshall
S. Lanski & Son
Abe Levin
Floyd Munson
John Nelson
Walter Whyte
Jacob Haish Company
Miller
Strike Piles Business On Parcel Post
The express strike disrupts parcel post service as Chicago reports overtime to handle rising costs and volumes. Local dispatches note no immediate impact yet but expect strain soon. Q. R. S. reels stuck in mud at Lily Lake. two Quinn’s garage trucks assisted with the rolls and may return tonight.
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Anais
Parcel Post
Chicago
Burt
Q. R. S. Rells
Lily Lake
Corey and
Evans
Quinn
Former DeKalb Lad Walter Richard Dies in Michigan
Walter Richard, formerly of DeKalb, died today at his mother’s home in Edrichburg Michigan after a pneumonia illness. He had worked for years at a local dairy company. Funeral arrangements are not yet announced and it is unclear if the body will be returned to DeKalb.
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Walter Richard
Edrichburg
Mich
Richard
DeKalb
Debunking Claim of Booze Sale at Athletic Club
The Chronicle reports that a young soldier linked to a booze incident did not play cards in the club rooms but in another room within the same building. Officials state the episode occurred entirely in that other room, not the Athletic Club rooms.
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The
Chronicle
Iso Ve Aeatt
HeKald Athletic Club
Waives Trial at Hearing in Liquor Case
Wrwhm yvanee, held on a Volstead act liquor transport and sale charge, waived preliminary hearing today. Case moves to Sycamore county court on Monday. Erwin Vance alleged to have sold whiskey to soldier William Depke, who was in serious condition a day or so ago.
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Wrwhm
Yvanee
Sycamore
Erwin Vance
William Depke
Body Found Upon Beach Near McCormick Home
A frozen body of a brown haired, brown eyed 23 year old woman was found buried in sand on a Chicago beach in front of Harold F P McCormick's home. Police suspect suicide by drowning as the corpse appeared weeks old and could not be fully examined due to freezing. The missing Jeanne DeKay case was ruled unlikely after friends did not identify the body.
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Votted Press
Chicago
Harold PF. McCormick
Michael Rice
Jeanne DeKay
Heire
Miss DeKay
Brute Breaker and The Missing Bullet At Star Playhouse
Monday program at Star Playhouse features The Brute Breaker with Frank Mayo and Kathryn Adams, a fast moving drama. Also shows The Missing Bullet from Cyclone Smith with Eddie Pole, matinee at 3 00. Prices Adults 20 cents Children 10 cents plus war tax.
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North Woods
Star Playhouse
Frank Mayo
Kathryn Adams
Evangeline
Eddie Pole
Cyclone Smith
New Houses to Rise as Housing Boom Starts Citywide
The article notes a wave of housing development with Charles Groushton purchasing six lots on Wood Lincoln Highway to build several low housing units. He plans 40 foot frontage lots, modular designs, and accepts custom plans on reasonable terms. The move signals a citywide building boom and aims to test demand for new residences.
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Mumine Wattis
Denlvachit
Charles Groushton
Sik Inis
Woot
Jusi Wes
Broustion
Broughton
Lantery
Jeily
Jamie
Lord Mayor of Cork Shot Down by Assassins
Thomas McCurtin lord mayor of Cork was killed at his Blackpool home shortly before 1 a m by masked gunmen who smeared their faces with black. Mrs McCurtin answered a rap at the door and he was shot as he opened it after being called from his bed chamber. McCurtin, a Sinn Fein leader, had spent time in prison for Sinn Fein activities, and the shooting caps a long string of Cork outrages.
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Cork
United Prenny
Ireland
Thomas McCurtin
Blackpool
Sinn Fein
The Triflers at Vaudeville New Armory Theatre
Vaudeville New Armory theatre tonight presents The Triflers with Bulh Roberts and teen idol David Butler in a photoplay praised for settings and society atmosphere. Little Benny Alexander shines in the supporting cast. Also on bill Hungry Lions and Tender Hearts, a two reel Sungshine comedy. Performances start after 7:15. Children 1e, Adults 25¢ plus tax. Special music by the Star Orchestra.
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Bulh Roberts
David Butler
Benny Alexander
The
Star Orchestra
Encouraging Word Today on Local Sick Man Wiswatt
The condition of Be J Wiswatt continues to improve. A doctor opened his eyes this morning and was pleased with his progress. Vera Wiswell received a letter noting excellent treatment and a generally hopeful tone that he would be well again soon.
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BE. J. Wiswatt
Vera Wiswell
Fire department halts early morning house blaze
Firefighters answered a morning alarm at the home of Thomas Shelley at North and Third, finding a fierce fire fed by hot ashes against a hedge. They quickly doused the flames with water after a half hour, preventing a larger disaster.
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Thomas Shelley
North
Third Streets
Mr. Skelley
Hilton
City fire truck wheel broken on slick street curb
A slippery pavement at the corner of Fourth and Pine streets caused the city fire department hook and ladder truck to break a wheel as it skidded into the curb. Repairs began promptly and the truck was ready for service by this morning. The note ends with a theater promotion for the Star playhouse.
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Pourth
Pine Streets
Felock
New Armory Theater Presents Vaudeville Tonight
Primma features five acts of vaudeville and Sennett comedy with music by the New Armory Theatre. This variety program runs at 3 and 9 15 p m with a lively program expected to draw crowds.
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New Armory Theater
New Arory Theatre
Enim
Dancing At the Elk Hall Saturday Night
A brief notice of a social dance event at Elk Hall scheduled for Saturday night, inviting community attendance and outlining entry details and timing.
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Elk Hall
Princess Tonight and Bry Washburn in Latest Comedy
The Saturday program features Bry Washburn in a new comedy and a Mack Sennett short. Performances begin at 7 p m with ticket details showing adult and child pricing and tax information.
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Bry Washburn
Mack Sennett
Gun Fighters Battle With Chicago Cops in City Duel
Three men believed to be saboteurs and several police exchanged more than a hundred shots in a dawn pistol duel in Chicago. The fleeing trio struck and killed Mrs. Lottie Prance as they sped from a fire scene. Police pursued, surrounding the area before the gunmen vanished into darkness.
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Walter Pres
Chicago
Lottie Prance
Aliettine
Prom
Argument at horse sale ends with officer called in
A heated discussion arose at a DeKalb horse sale when Ed Collinsborough’s buyer paid one dollar for an option on a horse, later finding it nearly blind. A dispute between Hd and the prospective buyer escalated until an officer was summoned and the matter was eventually settled.
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Collinbeugh
DeKalb
Haver
Cadets Photographed by DeKalb Moving Picture Company
High school cadets posed with rifles for a film by a DeKalb based moving picture company. The crowd gathered near the Goiter of Third Street and Lincoln Highway as filming began. The crew also worked on a play titled Hubbs's Troubles to be released once completed.
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Dekalb
Third Street
Lincoln Highewin
Hubbs
Greatest Battleship Is Stid Down Ways Today
The Maryland, touted as America's greatest battleship, was launched amid shipyard activity in Newport News. March date referenced with Mary land's launch as the centerpiece of wartime naval buildup.
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Meen
Newport, News
America
Maryland
Wilson May Run Again In 1920 Fight Over Treaty
Washington March 20 President Wilson contemplates a third term aligning with treaty ratification debates. Democratic leaders watch for any signal from the White House as the Senate sends the treaty back. Officials doubt a ratification plank championed by Wilson, yet a public declaration is expected soon and he may guide the platform and designate a candidate to carry the issue.
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United
Washington, D.C
Wilson
Senate
Germany
Democratic Party
Bryan
G. O
PL Johnson
Lodsr
Will Hays
Taft
Chicago
Knox
United States
New York
N. Y
William Jennings Brys
Washington, D. C
Bly United Pressey
Washington
White House
Ohio Grove Man Falls From Load of Hay
While roading baled hay Wednesday morning Frank Simpson of Ohio Grove fell from the load, striking his head and shoulder on the frozen ground. He was rendered unconscious for some time and his shoulder blade was cracked. He will be out for some time.
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Roadine
Frank Simpson
Ohio Grove
Mr. Simpson
Newberry Sentenced In 1918 Election Fraud Case
United States Senator Truman H Newberry receives two years in Fort Leavenworth and a $10000 fine for election fraud. Sixteen co defendants receive prison terms and fines. Judge Clarence Sessions overrules motions for stay and new trial as crowd fills the courtroom.
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United Press
Grand Rapids, Mich
United States
Truman H. Newberry
Fort Leavenworth
Clarence W. Sessions
United States District Court
Senator Newberry
Newberry
Frederick Cody
Paul King
Charles Floyd
William Mickle
Allen Templeton
Roger Andrews
Milton Oakman
Richard Fletcher
James A. MacGregor
John S. Newberry
Harry Turner
Bb. F. Emery
Frederick Henry
H. Hopkins
E. V. Chilson
George
Nolle Contendere
Frank Dailey
Gliddens Headed North to Canada for 2-3 Years
Chase Glidden and family depart Monday for Kindersley Saskatchewan to establish residence for two or three years. They will rent their DeKalb home to Frank Whitgrove and family as they store furnishings and await return after the interval.
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Chase Glidden
Canada
Kindersly
Sask
Glidden
North Pirat Street
Frank Whitgrove
DeKalb
Pool Contest Captured by Elmer Wagley
The pool contest at the Elks Club rooms featured Charles Gropp of Sycamore and Elmer Wagley of this city. Wagley won 150 to 121 in 29 innings amid hard luck, with Wagley posting the high run of 21 and Gropp's best 14.
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Charles Gropp
Sycamore
Elmer Wagley
Elks Club
Wagley
Warley
Gropp
Dixon Telegraph recalls Eckhardt visit to open Palerma field
The Dixon Telegraph's ten years ago column notes William G Eckhardt, a University of Illinois ex pert, visited Dixon to inaugurate the new state experimental field in Palermo. The Star Orchestra performs tonight at 7 15 sharp with an overture.
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Dixon
Dixon Telegraph
William G. Eckhardt
University of
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