Candidates Making Hay in Presidential Fight Across States
Washington and Michigan hosts for GOP rivalries as Johnson Dex ter and Wood campaign in Michigan ahead of the April 5 primary. Illinois and Indiana visits by Lowden and Harding surface while Democrats await Wilson’s decision on a third term. Columus and Boise pieces outline Cox for president moves and national strategy. Humphrey in Congress pushes for a one term limit and criticizes Wilson silence on reelection plans.
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United Press
Washington, D
Marel
Oday
Wilson
Michigan
Johnson
Poindexter
Leonard Wood
Lowden
Illinois
Harding
Indiana
Washington
Minneola
Dakotas
Idaho
League of Nations
Botah
Boise Capital News
Columbus
Ohio
Cox
D. C
Humphrey
House
Humphreys
Wilton
Gein
Goddard Chosen Treasurer of Royal Order of Scotland
Local friends of Leroy A. Goddard the Chicago banker formerly head of the board of trustees for the Normal school learned he was recently chosen grand treasurer of the Royal Order of Scotland, one of the highest Masonic degrees.
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Leroy A. Goddard
Chicago
The
Normal School
Roy Order of Scotland
Hearing on Wheat Grades Set for Chicago
Secretary of Agriculture Meredith will hold a hearing in Chicago on April 2 to decide if the federal grades of wheat should remain unchanged, the department announced.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Secretary of Agriculture
Meredith
Chicago
The Thunderbolt at Star Play House Tonight
Kath erine MacDonald stars in The Thunderbolt, a famed romance on record, repeated at Star Play House. The cast includes Meighan and Forrest Stanley with an acclaimed Star orchestra. Performances at 7 30 and 9 00, adults 2c children 15c, war tax.
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Katherine MacDonald
United States
Star Playhouse
Tha Cai
Miss MacDonald
Meighan
Suowt
Forrest Stanley
Star Orchestra
War Lax
Boxing Bouts Set For This Evening At Club House
Boxing card arranged by Muchmaker Murphy features four round bouts. Hap Lawon faces Pritz Needham at 160 pounds, Kid Coffey meets Kaneville blacksmith, Kid Kelley battles Rusty Herberg at 110 pounds and Champ Milles wrestles Marty Flood around 16 pounds. The event draws local youths and additional fans to the Rowan block club quarters.
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Barb City
Rowan Block
Muchmaker Murphy
Hap Law
Maple Park Soemon
Pri
Death of Frank Anderson Noted Local Farmer in DeKalb
Heart disease caused the death of Frank Anderson a prominent DeKalb area farmer who moved north of the city eight years ago. Born in Sweden in 1869 he immigrated young and built a long farming career in Afton township before relocating. Surviving are his wife two sisters Mrs Algot Bers and Alber lina Starm and two brothers Join and Andrew. Funeral will be at his home Friday noon with burial in Chicago after a 1:22 train departure.
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Frank Anderson
DeKalb
Anderson
Afton
Sweden
Algot Bers
Alberlina Starm
Join
Andrew Anderson
Willie Weld
Norttartay
Thre Ofelack
Chicago
Clark Begins Operations First of May
Ernest Clark plans to start a music roll factory by early May after returning to Chicago with his son Hayard to assess the site. He intends to import some staff from Chicago and begin with a small force, expanding as demand grows. Machinery deliveries are expected within weeks and installation will start immediately.
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Ernest Clark
Poeta
Plains
Chicago
Hayard
Clark
Residents Eye Road Reform on Lincoln Highway
Residents along the Lincoln Highway between the city and the cement road end seriously consider forming a posse to use sand piled along the road to improve passability. A slough east of the cement end traps vehicles, and travelers endure worsened conditions as army trucks recently damaged the already poor road.
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Lincoln Highway
Nine Hurt As Keystone Express Wrecks Near Altoona
Nine people were injured when the Pennsylvania Railroad Keystone Express wrecked near Altoona Pennsylvania today. One person suffered serious injuries. Bold details include the line, location, and casualty count from United Press dispatch.
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Eastern
United
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
Beauty Will Find a Way at Star Playhouse Tonight
The Thund erbolt at the Star Playhouse presents Beauty Will Find a Way with performances at 7:30 and 9:00.
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Star Playhouse
The Thunderbolt Thrills at Star Playhouse Tonight
A drama of pulsating passions unfolds as The Thunderbolt plays at Star Playhouse this evening. Curtain rises at 7 50. Prologue promises intense scenes and strong performances.
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Star Playhouse Tonight
Local firm gets order for new East End building
Skogland and Wedlichors win the contract to construct a one story structure at the corner of Fifth Street and East Lincoln Highway for Sawyer & Sons. Delays in bonding materials push start date, but the firm plans quick delivery and a design that can expand as business grows. The sleek front on Fifth Street and East Lincoln Highway will house a growing automobile firm and ease crowding in current quarters.
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Skogland and Wedlichors
Sawyer & Sons
Fifth and
East Lincary Hway
Fifth Street
Lincoln Highway
Tvely
Mmust
Carriers Celebrate With Evening Party At Glidden House
Chronicle carrier boys held a party last night despite damp weather. They enjoyed an elaborate menu at Glidden House, then watched a western film at the Armory Theatre. The youths, who sell papers locally, showed renewed enthusiasm and expect an encore soon.
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Chronicle
Glidden House
Fletcher
Armory Theatre
Wisconsin Anglers Await Opening Season River Fishing
Local fishermen anticipate the start of fishing season in late June. Reports indicate carp and suckers are already entering creeks and rivers, with bass expected to follow soon. Until the official opener, anglers may use Illinois waters nearby for fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Steel Earnings Show Considerable Shrinkage Across Year
New York March 25 United States Steel Corporation earnings for the year were 1 448 557.8, the report shows a sharp decline from 1918. The total was the lowest since 1916, reflecting a large reduction in profits amid market pressures.
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New York
N. Y
United States Steel Corporation
Wilson's Views Sent to the Allies on Turkish Question
President Wilson's views on a just settlement of the Turkish question have been dispatched to the Allies, announced today at the State Department. The communication outlines his positions and aims in the postwar settlement effort.
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Wilson
Washington
Marenzo
State Department
Rays Return From the South to Enjoy Golf
Mr and Mrs Frank Rays return home from Eustis Florida after a winter south trip. They were glad to be back and optimistic about golf conditions though the course was a bit wet.
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Rays
Frank Ray
Eustis
Florida
Ray
Rockford Dentist Return Guests From Chicago Visit
W iis his relatives from Rockford and dental convention in Chicago are due home this evening to stay with his sister Mrs S W Boardman and Mrs Wesley Moses for a day or two.
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B.S. Ells
Rockford
Chicago
S. W. Boardman
Wesley Moses
Theodore Smiley Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Theodore Smiley has returned home from Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago after a serious operation performed a couple of weeks earlier. The weather outlook for Illinois calls for rain tonight and likely Friday, with colder, brisk to strong winds shifting across the state.
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Theodore Smiley
Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
Illinois
Mystics Return From Chicago Convention Session
The local delegation to the My de Workers convention in Chicago returns with enthusiasm. Two certificate plans are described: the old insurance certificate with a recent patent fund cut, and the One American Reserve plan offering extended insurance, reserve fund, and paid-up value. The convention elected officers for 700 delegates: President D. G. Smith, Richmand Center Wis. Secretary Carroll Button IH. Director M. Joslyn Michigan.
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Myde Workers
Chicago
PF. J. Bemis
Pelesates May Groves
Belle Bates
Cora Darnell
Shaw
Frank Roberts
Weed
D. G. Smith
Richmand Center
Wis
Carrol
Button
M. Joslyn
Michigan
Grasshoppers Fine Diet Says The Professor
Frank L Snow, professor at Oregon Agricultural College, claims grasshoppers are a delicacy learned in Africa. He notes customs shape eating habits, contrasting local views on grasshoppers with frogs legs, and recalls trying them after a long fast.
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United Preass
Africa
Painted houses in spring offer varied colors and standardization
At the Chicago convention of home building representatives, delegates forecast a spring trend to paint houses in favorite colors from blue to yellow. Standardization of house framing was urged to speed construction, with E. J. Brunner of Chicago saying all houses would be alike under the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Comterr
E. J. Brunner
Spain Ends Rail Strike With Government Loan
Madrid reports the railroad strike has been settled. The government granted the railroads a temporary loan to cover wage increase costs demanded by employees recently.
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Spain
Tele Press
Madrid
Kidnapped 12 year old Paul Little sought in Kentucky Ohio
News wires report a nationwide manhunt for Paul Linde a 12 year old son of a wealth livestock raiser in Louisville Kentucky. A note demanding 25000 dollars threatens harm and authorities from Kentucky and Ohio pursue leads from companions who recalled meeting a man near the post office yesterday. Police and Navy probes unfold in Washington with Capt Palmer testifying on enlistment orders and Admiral Sims facing scrutiny over removal and Brest operations.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Ohio
Paul Linde
Litte
Paul
Litule
Little
Cabinet to Hold Fewer Cabinet Meetings in Wilson Era
Washington March 25 A report notes continued failure of President Wilson to assemble his cabinet and suggests the White House may replace formal cabinet sessions with smaller informal conferences led by Dr Cary T Grayson. The Lansing resignation and Wilsons ire over informal conferences are cited as factors reducing cabinet gatherings.
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OY Gunesacea
Washington, D C
Witson
Cary T. Grayson
Robert Lansing
Wilson
Aeut Tary
Graysons
White House
Beesidor
Death of Mrs Julia Wall hits DeKalb native
William Walke of the American Steel and Wire force received word that his mother Mrs Julia Wall died at her daughter Mrs John Cripe's home. She was in her eighty third year and survived by her son and three daughters Mrs Gripe of Puls ton and Mrs Julia Sauter and Mrs Margaret Yates of Omaha. Mr Wall will attend the funeral.
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Willian Walke
American Steel & Wire Force
Fulian
Julia Wall
John Cripe
Julia Sauter
Margaret Yates
Omaha
Wall
Autoists Face Trouble For 1919 License Plates
DeKalb County vehicle owners risk arrest as police crack down on outdated license numbers. Sheriff will enforce the ten year penalty with fines from 25 to 300 dollars for drivers using 1919 plates despite earlier allowances for delays.
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DeKalb County
Lerner
Delaware Moves Toward Ratification of Woman Suffrage
Delaware legislature scheduled final action on ratifying the federal woman suffrage amendment. Governor Townsend voiced optimism that the measure would pass. The outcome awaited today, with suffrage supporters hopeful for approval.
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Oy Mress Dever
Dela
Delaware
Townsend
Sey
New York to Move Clocks Ahead Next Sunday
New York City financial institutions including the stock exchange will set their clocks one hour forward next Sunday to conform with the city daylight saving ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ted Presa
New York Y
Financial
The
Stock Exchange
Movie at Armory Tonight Promises Farce Comedy
The Home Talent feature presents Hubby’s Troubles a farce comedy starring Bernice Bates Catherine VanArendale Eleanore Tastad Dek Soresen Harald Brown Charlotte Kirchner Frank Phillips Clarence Gamerer Lester Cook and Flo Bates. The New Armory Theatre runs the show tonight marked as its last performances.
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Bernice Bates
Catherine VanAredale
Eleanore Tastad
Dek Soresen
Harald Brown
Charlotte Kirchner
Frank Phillips
Clarence Gamerer
Lester Cook
Flo Bates
Fathers
Hubby
New Armory Theatre
Tonieht
Coal price rise expected after government control ends
United Press reports Chicago sources warn coal prices will rise after April 1 as government fuel price controls lapse. Analysts cite higher miner wages and broader wage agreements as the main cause, predicting nationwide annual costs surpassing 100 million dollars. In New York negotiators for anthracite miners and operators meet as the current contract nears expiry March 31, with no work stoppage anticipated April 1 pending settlement.
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United Prems
Chicago
Wilson
C. W. Reed
York
N. Y
East Moline Seeks New Name for U Ise Future
East Moline residents demand a distinct identity to avoid mail and freight confusion with Moline. Debates focus on adopting Deere as the new name to honor John Deere, founder of the local plant area.
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East Moline
U Ise
Moline
US 25
Citzens
Deere
John Deere
Marines Kill Two Coolies to Quell Riot
United Press dispatch from Tokio dated March 17 reports American marines landed at Kituchang to quell a clash between Chinese police and coolies at the British consul’s request. The marines killed two Chinese workers and then withdrew upon local authorities’ demand, amid growing anti American and European sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presse
Tokio
Japan
Kituchang
House Seeks Information On U S Troops In Germany
The House, in Washington, March 26, quickly approved Representative Kahn's resolution asking President Wilson for a definite statement on the exact status of 17,000 American troops in Germany. The measure seeks immediate advisement to Congress on conditions and directing authority for use of the forces.
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Wmce
Washington, D. C
House
Wilson
Germany
Kahn
California
Congress
Deadly shooting reported in Dublin area amid unrest
Dublin Ireland March 24 a soldier in civilian clothes was shot yesterday afternoon as violence continues. A letter threatening life to police in Queenstown was received by the district council of Sinn Fein.
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Dublin
Ireland
Queenstown
The
Sinn Feb
Man asks mourners to enjoy life after his death
In a will T H Whiteside directs his wife, children, and friends to wear mourning for only seven days. On the eighth day they should play the Mano for at least fifteen minutes, then walk or visit something amusing to start enjoying life as if he were present.
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England
Ite
T. H. Whiteside
Masons Hold Regular Meeting. Initiate Two Members
The Masonic order held its regular meeting last night with a large attendance. The third degree initiation was conferred upon two new members and the usual business of the lodge was conducted.
Man Marries He Hates to Deny Her Motherhood, Screened Tonight
Katherine Mac Donald stars in The Thunderbolt at the Star Playhouse with performances at 7 40 and 9 00. A dramatic tale unfolds around a man who marries a woman he despises to block her from motherhood, in a defining period production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine MacDonald
Star Playhoue
A Musical Treat Stars Overture at 7 50 Sharp
A local concert offers an evening program featuring the Star Overture at 7 50 sharp. Performers invite music lovers to attend the event and hear a blend of orchestral pieces in a formal hall setting.
Elks Club Feasts Tonight In Extra Session
The Elks Club hosts an extraordinary dinner tonight at six thirty, promising ample food for all attendees. The society seeks to fill the hall with plenty and plenty left over, as the menu remains undisclosed and preparations proceed.
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Society For the Nume of
Elks Club
Local Pastor Returns From Big Meeting
Rev G A Fanlund pastor of First Lutheran church returned from Aurora where he attended the regular monthly meeting of Rockford district Lutheran pastors. He was on the program for an address evening and reports a very interesting session was held.
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G. A. Fanlund
Aurora
Rockford
Red River Territory Dispute Sparks Texas Oklahoma Tensions
Oklahoma City reports reinforcement by Texas rangers as two receivers appointed by Travis County take aim at the Red River strip. Washington officials anticipate a supreme court fight over ownership of oil lands in the Red River valley, with both sides warning of possible armed clashes.
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United Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Texas Rangers
Red River Territory
Travis County
Texas
District Court
Red River Strip
Washington, D. C
Oklahoma
Washington
Supreme Court
Red River
Broughton Plans Fast Start on New Houses
Charles Broughton pushes ahead with housing project and solicits bids from contractors. Over 25 people have already shown interest in buying homes, though material shortages will delay progress until supplies arrive and bids are approved.
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Charles Broughton
Charlie
Local Office Flooded With Music Rolls Prompts Busy Shipment
The focal express office is very busy as Q KS Company sends its rolls for shipment. Two carloads arrived yesterday over the C A & D railway and the express office is packed to the ceiling. Over 70 deliveries were made yesterday and more shipments are expected to keep staff busy.
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Q. KS
Local Freight Office Struggles With Express Strike
Freight offices report heavy workload and overtime as the express strike continues. More freight moves than before with no relief in sight, affecting oral men and operations.
Desert Gold at New Armory theater tonight and Home Talent Moving Picture
Two shows 7:30 and 9:15 present Zane Grey’s Desert Gold photoplay at the New Armory theater. A Home Talent Comedy features locals and promises fun for DeKalb residents with the theater orchestra providing music. Adult 33 cents with tax. children 22 cents with tax.
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New Armory Theatre
Zane Grey
DeKath
Dkalb
New Armory Theatre Orchestra
German Crisis Deepens As West Forces Clash Near Gotha
United Press reports from Mayence and Paris on March 25 describe a fragile German power struggle. The Ebert government agrees to a workers army and nationalize key industries while disarming revolutionaries. Allied threats loom in the Ruhr as German Reds seize Wessel and wards of six thousand Reichswehr troops.
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United Presa Mayence
Germany
Ebert
Berlin
Paris
France
West Germany
Foreign Office
Dix
Panis
Essen
Westphalia
Wessel
Red Army
Reichswehr
Reda
Gotha
London
England
Amsterdam
Seven Whirlwinds on vaudeville program at New Armory
The seven Arabs known as The Seven Whirlwinds join the vaudeville bill at the New Armory theater for a Saturday afternoon and night performance. It’s described as a big act and draws attention to the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Armory Theater
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Daniels
Naval Reserve
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