Death at Crossing Claims Local Worker John Gabrielson
John Gabrielson, a respected North Western employee and longtime resident, was struck and killed at the Fourth Street crossing by an approaching freight train while trying to signal the gate with a passing train nearby. He died instantly from a skull fracture. an inquest is expected tomorrow. He left a wife and four children.
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Fourth Street
North Western
John Gabrielson
Gabrielson
South Fourth Street
North Western Company
Wright
The
Woman Named to Civil Service Commission
Mrs. Helen H. Gardner, leader of the Woman's Voters' league, was nominated by President Wilson to the Civil Service Commission, filling the vacancy from Charles M. Galloway's resignation. She is the first woman named to the post and says she is non partisan though her predecessor was a Republican.
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United Presas
Washington, D. C
Helen H. Gardner
Sut
Presny Wilson
Charles M. Galloway
Gardner
Woman's Voters’ League
National Woman’s Suffrage Association
High Court Upholds Tax on Pre-1913 Dividends
Washington March 22 The supreme court upheld the government’s demand that dividends received in 19 prior to 1913 but paid from profits earned before 1913 be taxed under the 1913 income tax law. Union Pacific Coal Co. sued to recover taxes paid under protest.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court Today
Union Pacific Coal Company
Watch Stolen From Local Store Beloved Benefactor
Charles Corey reports indignation after a city boy used a storefront phone call to steal his wrist watch. The youth is known to the community and Corey's warning implies legal action if the watch is not returned.
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Charles Corey
Ito
Charley
Senate approves flour aid to Europe via grain corporation
Washington March senate passes bill authorizing the federal grain corporation to use 5,000,000 barrels of flour to feed the needy in Europe. The corporation may sell the flour or exchange credit for it. The measure had already passed the house.
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United Treas
Washington, D. C
Senate
Federal Grain Corporation
Europe
House
Consuelo Vanderbilt Granted Divorce Decree In England
Consuelo Vanderbilt of York is awarded a decree restoring her economic rights in a move seen as a step toward starting divorce proceedings. The decree becomes effective in 14 days, while unrelated local notes mention weekend family visits and illness in Goshen and LaGrange communities.
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United Stress
London
England
Marchuelo, Duchess of Marlborough
Eoy Consuelo Vanderbilt of
York
Redmond Receives Firemen Praise For Generous Aid
The Redmond fire department lauds Terry Reimond for sending a Brunswick talking machine and many records to the fire barn on Sunday night. Donations are pouring in yet still needed. contribute at First National Bank with Miss Lindburg or DeKall Trust & Savings Bank with Robert McCormick.
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Terry Reimond
Brunswick
First National Bank
Missy Lindburg
DeKall Trust & Savings Bank
Robert Mccormick
Rolls Safe Here Late In Afternoon Amid Vehicle Delays
Reported food shortages from China affect shipments as Q. KS rolls, delayed last week, now expected to arrive this afternoon. Trucks are stuck in mud, leading to outbound runs to secure supplies while the express office anticipates a busy period ahead.
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Chieneo
Q. KS
New Party Suggested by Senator France in Senate
Senator France of Maryland proposes a new party called The American Liberals in the Senate speech. He argues for repealing the prohibition amendment and outlines radical planks including compulsory arbitration and commissions to replace executive functions. He calls for fair law enforcement regardless of social status and an end to taxing producers for speculators.
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United
Washington, D. C
France
Maryland
Senate
Rail Speeder Destroyed by Flames After Overheat
Fire crews answered a Saturday night call around ten to suppress a blaze on a Northwestern railroad speeder car. The overheated vehicle caught fire after running along the tracks and gasoline from a burst tank drenched the car, leaving it almost a total loss.
Frank Warber Suffers Eye Injury on Job at Steel Plant
Frank Warber was struck in the right eye by a small piece of steel while working at the American Stern and Wire company. A supervisor reported no lasting damage, but he will wear a black eye patch for a few days to limit light exposure.
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Frank Warber
American Stern and Wire Company
Pete
Volintine Ordered to Pay Temporary Alimony in Court
Circuit Court of Geneva heard Daniel Volintine, resident of Auroran, ordered by Judge Adam Cliffe to pay his wife Nora Volintine $100 monthly as temporary alimony. He must also cover $500 in solicitors fees and $500 for court costs as part of the separate maintenance suit.
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Daniel Volintine
Circuit Court of Geneva
Adam ©. Cliffe
Auroran
Nora Volintine
Alton Population Gains Significantly in 1920 Census
The 1920 census shows Alton, Illinois, with a population of 24,714, up 7,186 from 1910, a 41 percent increase. The Olson family moved into a new home on West Lincoln Highway, while Maud Nicholson spent the day in Chicago.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Mare
Illinois City
Alton
Mrs
Harry Olson
West
Lincoln Highway
Miss Maud Nicholson
Chicago
Benson Involved In Senate Inquiry Over British Comments
Washington March 22 United Press reports Admiral Benson warned Admiral Simms not to let the British pull the wool over your eyes Simms testified he was told this in the navy department before sailing for Europe just before the war. Simms named Benson as the source and said the admonitions were given in Paris months later. Senators pressed for the officer’s name while Simms defended his actions and questioned partisan motives amid the war seedings.
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United Press
Washington
DE. C
W. S. Benson
Simms
Senate
Senate Naval
Navy Department
Europe
Benson
Shipping Board
Daniel
Naval Operations
Hale
Admiral Benson
Paris
Simmy
Simos
Pittman
Nevada
United States
Purso
Simme
France
Grand Fleet
Admiral Simms
Ambassador Page
Balfour
Cecil
Reading
Hoat
Thess
America
Expect Brown Home From the East Shortl y
Dr Oscar J Brown recently indicted by Cook county criminal court for alleged ties to the Communist Labor party is expected home in a few days if eastbound traffic cooperates His father Oscar J Brown Sr died last Thursday at his St Johnsbury Wisconsin home at age 93 Jr Anderson also travels south to Texas seeking health benefits Dr Anderson has been sick and hopes warmer climate aids recovery
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Oscar J. Brown
Cook County Criminal Court
Communist Labor Party
Oscar J. Brown Sr
St. Johnsbury
Health—Jr
Anderson
Texas
Dr. Anderson
Mount Vernon Wins State Title in Close Final
Mount Vernon defeats Canton 18 to 14 to claim the state basketball championship. The same five players started every game with no substitutions amid a clean tournament run. Allstate selections include Russell Miller and Cummings, with Stillwell, Berry, Simons. second team listings name Enright, Barkford, Baker, Rockford, Kat, Bloomington, Johnson, and VeeKoon.
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Mt. Vernon
Canton
Mount Vernon
Russell Miller
Cummings
Centralia
Stillwell
Olney
Berry and
Simons
Enright
Barkford
Baker
Rockford
Johnson
Kat
Bloomington
ML. Veek On
Rochelle five prove team on road tough weather
Rochelle Independent reports the Rochelle basketball team faced severe travel delays from Rockford due to bad weather and transportation issues. The squad, led by Assistant Coach Prof Lacy, stayed patient and completed the journey home after five hours, showing resilience.
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Rochelle
DeKalb Bits
Rockford
Roc Ehelle
Lacy
de Kalk
Fred Gardner
Suffrage Likely To End Today In Ratification Effort
United Press dispatch from Washington March 22 reports suffrage headquarters describing ratification prospects as very bad. Delaware leaders push for a final vote while legislatures in Delaware and Washington consider amendments to grant equal political rights. Thirty four states have ratified, with action in 10 states needed for final adoption.
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United Presay
Ishington
D. C
Delaware
Pelwvare
Washington
Committee to Confirm by This Afternoon
Washington DC March 22 The senate was expected to confirm the nomination of Eliab Colby as secretary of state after a long inquiry. The foreign relations committee, after reviewing Colby qualifications, was set to report a recommendation for confirmation this afternoon.
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Washington, DC
Senate
Inii
Bridge Colby
Foreign Relations Committee
Colby
Interstate Realty Moves to Wright Building Offices
Interstate Realty Company will relocate from current premises to the former Dr Wright suite in the Leslie Building, establishing new offices in the Wright building space. The move consolidates operations and situates the agency in the former Wright location.
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Dr. Wright
Leslie Buildin
Normal 10 Bloom Soon Normal 10 Bloom Soon
Washington DC reports estimate about one million workers could be affected by strikes lockouts and wage controversies in 1919 labor department data shows 204000 involved in disputes last year with potential losses up to 50 million dollars. The note mentions spring wage demands and a plan to restore the old fashioned garden at the normal school grounds to attract visitors and memories of past blooms.
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Uniter Treas
Washington
Matel
1Uzu
Labor Department
Ure Et Ritecture
Dr. Brown
Former De Kalb Pastor Takes New Position
Reverend W B Morris, former pastor of the First Baptist Church in De Kalb, resigns as state Sunday school director to become pastor of the Baptist church in Winchester. Other clergy moves include H W Helbrook to Bay City Michigan, W H Grenet resigning Hatsenville, B H Masterson to Sycamore, L E Ellison to Villa Grove, J Ro Shanks becoming Alpha pulpit, Plessman moving to Emmanuel Baptist Elgin.
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Loew Friends
W. B. Morris
First Baptist Church
City
The
Baptist Church
Winchester
H.W Helbrook
Orion
Bay City
Mich
W. H. Grenet
Hatsenville
BH. K. Masterson
Shurtlety
Enhere
Sycamora
L. E. Ellison
Arcola
Villa Grove
Fev
J. Ro Shanks
Army
Akes
Alpha
Mr. Plessman
Warrenees
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Elgin
Boxing Exhibition Promises Mull of Local Club Card
DeKalb county fans will enjoy a boxing exhibition next Wednesday at a DeKalb club staged by TM Murphy. Twelve rounds are on the card with Hap Lawson of Maple Park facing Pitt Needham of Whaneville in a four round bout and Youne Shuey meeting Kid Coffey in a four round affair. Kid Keley versus Musty Heghers of DeKalb in a one round match.
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DeKalb County
Getic
DeKalb
Tm, Murphy
Baxers
Hap Lawson
Maple Park
Pitt Needham
Whaneville
Youne Shuey
Sycamorm Ve
Kid Coffey
Kid Keleyiva
Musty Heghers
DeKath
Aid Hex
New Cleaning Firm Upgrades Equipment at Local Plant
Carlson and Benson, the new cleaning firm, has been busy installing several hundred dollars worth of new machinery at its plant next to The Chronicle office. They plan to expand with additional lines and feature a bold display ad today outlining their offerings. The firm appears to be boosting local business activity.
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Carlson & Benson
Chronicle
Army Trucks Parade Causes Scare on West Route
Army trucks moving west spooked a horse team that bolted into a doctor's car, damaging the physician's vehicle. The convoy continued to Rock Island despite the incident.
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Deen Rmoud
Dixon
Truc
Rock Island
Farm Realty Deal Is Reported From Here
Morrison Sentiment says Benjamin J. Mull of Fulton traded his residence in Fulton for BE. B. Timot's two acre tract adjoining De Keith and will move to Morrison on April 1 to join his brother BE. A. Bull in a tire vulcanizing site on West Main Street.
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Morrison
Benjamin J. Mull
Fulton
BE. B. Timot
de Keith
BE. A. Bull
Main Street
You’ll Know Some One You’ll Sure Know Someone Cast At Armory Theater
A talent film titled You’ll Know Some One will be shown at the New Armory theater on Wednesday and Thursday. The screening features hone talent and a cast of known performers from the area.
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New Armory Theater
Vance Receives Twenty Day County Jail Term
County Judge Pond fined Erwin Vance sixty dollars with costs and ordered twenty days in county jail, closing the Depke episode. An attempt to implicate Vance’s brother failed, with no evidence tying him to liquor sales to the army. Depke testified in the Aurora case in Sycamore, as the chief witness against the accused bootlegger.
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Erwin Vance
Pond
Depke
Vance
Sycamore
Aurora
Garden Club To Be Discussed At City Hall Meeting
Captain Prank Balth leads the grounds at the normal school and proposes forming a Garden club in the city. A meeting at city hall around 7:20 to 8:00 p m will discuss the project and invite interest for expanding knowledge of horticulture and vegetable cultivation.
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Prank Balth
Balihis
War on food profiteers to continue in Illinois
Chicago March 22 United Press District Attorney Charles Clyne said drastic action is planned for profiteers after meetings in Washington with A Mitchell Palmer. A new head for the Illinois fair price commission will be named within days and its work will continue.
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United Press
Chicago
Charles & Clyne
Washington
A. Mitchell Palmer
United States
Ilinois Fair Price Commission
Clyne
Wiswall’s Condition Improves at Local Hospital
The condition of B. J. Wiswall continues to improve as his wife Mrs Wiswall returns from Chicago and daughter Hazel stays by his side. The doctor reports rapid progress and he was allowed to sit up briefly on Saturday night, a favorable sign for recovery.
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B. J. Wiswall
Legion Plays Normal At The Gym Tonight
The American Legion will face Normal in a Friday night basketball game on April 3. The Legion won the prior meeting and aims for a similar result though Normal is noted for a strong tear and a tough challenge.
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Legion
American Legion
Rover Well Yields Gas and Oil in Kansas Field
The Rover well, drilled by W. E. Rover, produced 89,000 cubic feet of gas in 24 hours and about 31.6 barrels of oil. The value per cubic foot is given as 0.397 cents, totaling roughly 94.68 dollars per day.
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W. E. Rover
Kansas Oil Welds
Local Youth departs for Texas to start new work
Connie Mitchell leaves Sycamore this evening on the 8.14 train bound for Wichita Falls Texas to begin new work there. Several piano factory colleagues will see him off. Mrs. Mitchell remains to arrange the family home and settle in Texas.
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Connie Mitchell
Sycamore
Wichita Falls
Tex
Piano Factory
Mrs. Mitchell
Texas
Keep It in Mind and Desert Gold At Armory Bill
A New Armory program presents the onese nume wcent film Keep It in Mind shown Wednesday and Thursday on the same bill with Zane Grey’s Desert Gold. The feature pairing marks a Western and a drama based program before local audiences.
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New Armory
Revivals at Local Church Begin Sunday
Revival meetings at Advent Christian church opened Sunday with good attendance. Evangelist Jecslins spoke on The Pearl Touch and The Lord Hath Need, declaring support for what the Devil opposes. Weekday topics include The Two Lines and The Inner Circle, with a focus on evangelism for all denominations.
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Advent Christian Church
Jecslins
Evangelist
Bonillas Declines to Run for Mexico Presidency
Bonillas a Candidate for Mexico President. Former Mexican ambassador in Washington, Lenacio Bonillas, today formally accepted his party's offer to run for president in the upcoming election in Mexico City.
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United Press
Mexico City
Mexico
Rail Rates Considered at Esch Cummins Hearings
Five hundred lawyers from railroads and shippers fill the interstate commerce commission room for hearings on the Esch Cummins Bill. Questions address temporary valuations and whether to treat railroads as a whole or by groups, shaping future rate increases. Wages talks echo cost of living rises, with a $1 billion annual demand and a Wilson backed push for agreement. An Elks Old Time Dance is announced for March 28 with 50 cent admission.
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United Preses
Washington, D
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Railroad
Wilson
Ulledo
Hines
Labor Board
Bech-Cummins
Special Vaudeville At Armory Theater Draws Big Hype
A billed vaudeville program at the Armory Theater features The Maid of Beypt as headliner with a 12 member cast, lavish scenery, and comedy songs. Also Pax News Mack Sennet comedy, The Skatelles, The Three Beauties, Harris and Hilliard, and A Holland Courtship. Shows at 7:30 and 9:14. Adults 50 cents total, children 28 cents total. Don’t miss this top bill.
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Armory Theater
Pax News
Mack Sennet
New Armory Theater Orchestra
Skatelles
Harris
Hilliard
Berlin Quiet After Spartacist Turmoil Surges
Berlin and surrounding areas calm as Ebert cabinet meets to assess Spartacist upheavals. Noske retains defense post amid partial strike, radicals vote on labor unions’ call to end the strike. Martial law in Leipzig, fighting reported, and four Saxon towns under radical control. Berlin braces amid fears of a Soviet government and possible military clashes.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Ebert
Gustav Noske
Defense
West Germany
Noske
Leipzig
Paris
France
Bauer
United States
London
England
Kiel
Liepzig
von Kapp
von Lentwetz
Knights of Pythian Lose To Elks In Cribbage Match
The Knights of Pythian suffered a rare defeat as the Elks defeated them in a cribbage bout. The Pythians previously boasted a strong record and faced tough competition from top local teams in this setback.
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Knights of Pythian
Elks
Pythians
Pythian
Local boy’s arm in fine shape after injury
Ross Minnigan removed the splints from his injured arm today and reported it feels very good considering. The arm was broken about two weeks ago when a car he was cranking kicked. It remains bandaged and will take a couple more weeks to regain full strength. The Illinois weather forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Tuesday, with unsettled conditions Tuesday night and warmer temperatures with strong southerly winds.
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Ross Minnigan
Ross
Illinois
The Brute Breaker and The Missing Bullet at Star Theatre
Star Theatre offers two adventures starring Frank Mayo and Kathryn Adams in The Brute Breaker, a Universal release about Louis Grantaire inheriting a woodland estate and battling a bully camp. Eddie Polo appears in The Missing Bullet, a Western in the Cyclone Smith series with fast action. Performances at 7:30 and 9:00. Adults 26 cents, children 16 cents. War tax included.
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North Woods
Star Theatre
Universal
Frank Mayo
Kathryn Adams
Louis Grantaire
Eddie Polo
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Whitmore
LaGrange
Pav
EY Whitmore
Chrontete
Redmond
NEW Party
Volintine
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Interstate Realty
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Normal School
DE Kalb
Profiteer
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