Big meeting announced for DeKalb Legion visit
Plans are underway for a large public meeting in DeKalb on April 4 to welcome Department Commander W McCauley of the American Legion. The event includes a parade, a band, and an outdoor address if weather allows, with invitations extended to local clubs and fraternal groups.
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Department
W McCau
Americaz
McCauley
H. B. Goodisey
DeKalb
American Legion
Legion
M McCaules
Lincoln Highway
the Elks Hall
Goerlison
Elvic
Rotary
Kiwanis
Women’s Auxiliary
Lgion
Lesson Cats
Atman Legion
Fesirins
Legion Boys
Andrew Begth
Legionnaires
City papers arriving here are too early
Readers note that Sterling and Chicago editions arrive at varying times. The Chronicle highlights Chicago explosions and street damage, while local papers often lack immediate coverage. A shift to earlier editions would improve daily news access for Delt residents.
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Jim Wihrest
Chicago
Sndary
Chronicle
Tere Thet
19Th Ward
Highway man begins work on cement road
A. F. Self, recently appointed by the Lincoln Highways association as county maintenance, starts improvements along the road west of Kalb. He leads a crew with trucks to repair the shoulder from Malta to the county line east of Kalb and vows to monitor the highway closely at all times.
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A. F. Self
Lincoln
Mr. Self
Astoris
Tie, Kalb
Tie
Malta
D-Kalb
Berkshire swine herd gains new Terkehire son
A Melia farmer adds a Terkehire Berkshire boar to his herd, purchased from J an Son breeders at Ar-. The addition is described as a valuable upgrade reflecting the belief that nothing beats quality stock.
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Berkshir
Berkshire
Terkehire
Mater
Augusta Ite
Larson
Son
Jan Son
Risks Life Stops Team In Odd Street Scene
A chaotic incident on North Second Street ends with a team member halting a chase and incidentally damaging property. Eyewitnesses describe a dramatic confrontation as authorities intervene and clear the area.
Four Couples Licensed to Wed This Week
Four couples were issued marriage licenses this week according to the county clerk. The names appear garbled but list prospective spouses including individuals aged from mid twenties to late twenties and reference towns such as Sycamore and DeKalb.
Blue Laws Enforced in Zion City As Smokers Fined
Zion City IA residents Floyd McDowell and Harry Jones were fined a total of 30 for smoking and swearing in a pub street under the local blue laws. The incident shows the blue laws were in operation today.
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Zion City
Maren Blue Laws of
Zion
Floyd McDowell
Harry Jones
Emperor Carl Returns Amid Turmoil in Austrin
Reported return of Emperor Carl to his people following exile. Police deter potential unrest as former guards and officials describe divisions over his reentry and possible restoration plans. Constantine’s success inspires talks of a similar path for Carl.
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Vale Brew Viewnn
Austrin
Mayeh
Aury Oseethers
Che
Carl Ip
Stermmaniananger
Gerrived
Freines
van Harthy
Carl
Constantine
Street Lights Back On After Brief City Outage
Power disruption left the city in dim night hours with street lights out briefly. Officials reported repairs completed and no fire or further trouble anticipated as crews restored service.
Rochelle Flyers Brother to Bring Home for Burial
Mes. Astetl, a carpenter of Weyart Itt, reports the body of her son Lt. Jay T Correnter has arrived at Holek om Nod.wud and will be sent home for burial. Correnter was among the first American aviators selected for aviation training at the Brest officers' training camp and went to Sheridan in spring 1917.
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Mes. Astetl
Carpenter
Weyart Itt
Lient
Jay T
Fee
Holekom Nod
Sean
Wi Dee Rae
Tae
Sameriva
Divine
Wager Baby Dies In Chicago Home
The infant child of Mr and Mrs C E Wa formerly of DeKalb passed away last week in Chicago after several days ill with pneumonia. The child was about a year old. Harold, the youngest boy, is also very seriously ill in DeKalb care.
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DeKalb
C. E. Wa
Chicago
Harold
Plan Aid To Railroads By Hardings Cabinet
Washington March reports plan a government inquiry into railroad routes and freight impacts on rural areas. Commerce Hoover and Agriculture Wilson are to prepare detailed data for a broad investigation by the interstate commerce committee and labor board to assess high rates and inefficiencies.
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Washington
Hardinz
Secrciary
Hoover Fis
Llane
Wuliate
Uw Commerce Commission
Itbor
Fei
Firemen Retrieve Lost Glove From Window Display
A child from town reported a missing small glove found yesterday by firemen. The glove was placed in a window display after Captain Wail located it. Nora Morianus valued the heirloom and the return eased her sorrow as the horse was restored intact.
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Sion
Cepatin
Nora Morianus
Oal
Aviators Fail in Start of Long Flight to Virgin Islands
Four Marine Corps aviators who began a flight from Washington to the Virgin Islands were forced to land at Richmond and spent the night there. One plane developed a water leak after leaving Washington.
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Roy Cat
Washington
Merine Corps
Virgin Islands
Haytin
Richmond
L A U C E S T A T E S ROADS ISSUE DIALOGUE
Chicago March 30 United Press. Economist W. Lauck argues industrial peace hinges on national agreements between railroads and workers and on enforcing contract observance. He cites evidence that efforts to abandon such accords threaten peace and productivity across industries.
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United Press
Chicago
Rairoad
Jet Loaich
Ecoomist
United States Railroad Laber Board
Industey
Levck
Lauck
LAW BREAKERS CAUSE EXPLOSION IN TENEMENT DISTRICT
Outlaw fireworks caused the blast that killed ten and injured about ninety in a Lis place tenement district. Police pursued co owners of a nearby hardware and fireworks shop linked to the incident as residents faced homelessness with repairs underway.
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United Press
Chicazo
Jo da Blaine
Poth
Singer & Lehreler
Joseph Well Vaeper
Young Woman from Waterman Dies at Aurora
Mizel widow of Charles Mizel aged 27 died at 4 30 yesterday morning at the home of her sister Mrs Rosina Roberts 247 Downer place Aurora She was born in Waterman circa 1884 and lived in Wateman Her husband died during the epidemic in January She leaves a daughter Anna four years old and five sisters Mrs Kalina Roberts Mrs George Spalding and Miss Daisy Watson all of Aurora Mrs Anna Hipate of War eran and Mrs Lee Kirkpatrick and a brother Harry Watson of Waleman Also survives.
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Mizel
Carles Mizel
Rosina
Roberts
Downer Place
Aurora
Arn Maret
Auror
Anna
Kalina Roberts
George Spalding
Daisy Watson
Anna Hipate
Wareran
Lee Kirkpatrick
Lee
Harry Watson
Waleman
Overcoat Fire Sparks Alarm After Cigarette Misstep
Wes Concidine of the police department reports a blaze started when a cigarette was left on an overcoat. The fire broke out while a man readied to leave, and Chief Mekvor acted quickly to extinguish it with only minor damage.
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Wes Concidine
Night Desk
Seraut
Police Department
Lori
Mls
von Bis
Mekvor Wes
Wes
Window Broken in East End Store by Windstorm
A large window in an East Lincoln Highway storefront was smashed by a late week windstorm. The pane remains unreplaced with a corner damage noted, but boards have been placed to prevent the window from falling onto the sidewalk.
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Lincoln Highway
Germany Cuts Prices to Win Mexican Trade Says Report
German exporters are reported to undersell American prices for hardwire amiler products and extend longer credits, increasing competition for Mexican trade as stated by the ecommerce department today.
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CY de Press Wrathington
Moreton
Ecommerce
Viviani Arrives in Washington to Discuss US France Ties
Former French premier Rene Viviani arrived in Washington to meet with American officials on March 30 to discuss any issues affecting the general relations between the United States and France. The talks aim to strengthen diplomatic ties and address allied interests.
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Washington, D. C
Rene Viviani
Washington
United States
Amnesty debate swirls around Debs pardon question
United States Attorney General Daugherty signals possible general amnesty for political prisoners. He plans to confer with the Senate Judiciary Committee before announcing guidelines. Debs’ case may be included with others, not treated separately as originally intended.
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United Presse
Washingston
Daughey
Eugene V. Debs
Daugherty
Senate Judiciary Committee
Con
Sterling
Utah
Fort Ypon
Daucherty
Harding
Debs
Northern Utilities Board Denies Temporary Rule Suspension
United Press dispatch reports the utilities commission rejected Northern Utilities Company's request for a temporary suspension of Rules 19 and 24 of General Order No 20. The panel also denied American Railway Express Company's bid to reduce carload rates. The commission noted postwar cost spikes were temporary reflections of abnormal conditions and that price drops followed.
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United Press
Wilities Commission
Northern Utilities Company
Commission
Commission Alse
American Railway Express Company
United States Labor Board
Con ‘Wiesien Si Pembher
Porbernore
New Clue Emerges on Lost Balloon Airmens
In Pensacola Florida March 0 a new lead in the search for five airmen missing in a naval balloon arises as reports place the craft near Amitheetla Florida. A navy dirigible heads out from Pensacola with search planes and a swamp survey planned. A fisherman hears shouts from the swamp but cannot reach the downed area due to tangled vegetation and mud.
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United Preses
Pensacola
Fla
Amitheetla
Pla
Panama City
Japanese claim Lansing lied about peace talks
Japanese foreign office delegate Karson Sakine said two advisers described by Robert Lansing as having met with Japanese delegates at the Versailles peace conference were never held. The notice promises a formal denial.
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USY United Press Polina
Foreign Office
Karson Sakine
Japan
Robert Lansing
Swere
Lansing
Commission Strikes Off Its Citation Against Woodstock & 3 Firms
The State Public Utilities Commission dismissed its citation against Woodstock and three traction companies for failure to file annual reports. The suit had been started earlier in the year, and the companies were out of business for several months before the commission acted.
Final German Revolt Suppressed by Forces and Courts
Berlin reports indicate about three hundred communists killed as German authorities move to quell the uprising with special courts for prisoners. An attempted general strike faltered and factory seizures failed as police and American troops restore order in Wirges and elsewhere.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
American Army of Occupation
Bids Open for 15 Grading and 17 Bridge Sections statewide
The Illinois Department of Highways advertises bids for 15 grading sections and 17 bridge sections across the state. Bids to be opened April 5 in Springfield. Specified grading includes Perry Knox Henry and Williamson counties with several miles slated. Bridge work listed in Whitefield Perry Williamson and neighboring counties. Officials expect bids to reflect reasonable costs amid Southern Illinois activity.
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United Frees
Springfield
Til
Dion of Highways Today
Perry County
Knox County
Henry County
Williamson County
Whiteside
Perry
Williamson
Southern
Illinois
Illinois plans for immediate care of disabled veterans
Springfield announces a state plan to provide immediate and permanent care for disabled soldiers and sailors. The plan calls for permanent cottages at Elgin and Jacksonville, and within two years a statewide Illinois Rehabilitation Home for ex service men and women. The governor says the program will move forward as fast as legislative authority allows, with support from the American Legion survey showing 400 veterans in care.
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Elgin
Jacksonville
Illinois Rehabilitation Home
General Assembly
C. H. Jenkins
Department of Public Works
American Legion
Illinois
Small
Lonce
Ilinois
Comence Jin
McCaulley
Willian T. Sittliffe
C. A. Miller
Public Works
Gyve
Henkins
Department of Public Welfare
Here Again at the Princess Show with Bill Rogers
Bill Rogers headlines at the Princess with his laugh producer Boys Will Be Boys, Pathe News on the program. WINDSTORM INSURANCE highlights warn of cyclone season and wind damage while promoting policies that cover fires and tornado risks.
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Bill Rogers
Pathe News
Walter
City board adopts brick paving plan for horseshoe streets
The board of local improvements votes to pave surrounding streets this summer using brick with asphalt filler or concrete options, with a preference for bricks. Wacley and Hay report on tarvia and asphalt alternatives. residents urged to bid for the project aimed to finish by midsummer.
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Best Improve
Orter
Marin Wacley
Credt Ofelor
Waller Hay
Wacley
Tarvia
Anite
Aenholtie
Are to Begin Foundation at New Hospital
Reports indicate the foundation for the new city hospital will start within a day or two weather permitting. Contractors have equipment on site awaiting suitable conditions to commence excavation and erection of the building.
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New Hospital
Lindblom Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life in Illinois
In a domestic tragedy, Lindblom shot Lillian Lindblom during a quarrel over separation and then fatally wounded himself. He left a note asking his mother in law to notify Mia Charly Lindbloom in Galesburg Illinois that he and Lillian be placed together in_Galesburg.
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Lillie
Lindblom
Lindbloom
Mia
Charly Lindbloom
Galesburg
Ill
Lillian
Rotary Club Meet Set for Thursday at Noon
Rotary members will gather tomorrow at noon at the Elitel DeKalb for their weekly meeting and diat. While no advance details are given, the session report is expected to be of interest and attendees are urged to achieve 100 percent attendance.
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Rotary Club
Eitel
Lieutenant Coney Near Death on Coast to Coast Injury
Lieutenant William D. Coney lies in critical condition at a Mississippi hospital as doctors warn death could come at any time. The report comes from United Press and notes his severe injuries from a coast to coast accident. Another item mentions Harold Henning returning to Chicago to resume studies at the Chicago Training School.
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Uey United Press
Nachez
Mise
William D. Coney
Harold Henning
Chicago
Pepe
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