Germany and Allies Clash Over Reparations and Invasion Threats
Berlin seeks a caretaker cabinet to accept Allied terms as Poland pushes into Upper Silesia. France mobilizes 152000 Rhine troops while Briand warns Germany of invasion if obligations are evaded. Britain readies fleet actions off German ports amid secrecy and U.S. poised to rejoin reparations talks.
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Germany
Brest
Britain
United States
Council of Ambassadors
United Press
Berlin
Upper Silesia
Upper Esta
Gustav Strossman
Herr Siegewald
Prince Buelow
Altimatum
Stahmer
Kattowitz
Rosenburg
Beliow
Giiand
Millerani
Rhine
Briand
Ruhr
London
England
Admiralty
America
Brothers in tragedy in East Alton and Wood River
Alton coal dealer I Chris Rain, 32, shot and killed his brother John, 44, in Wood River after assaulting his wife in East Alton. Rain, intoxicated, was arrested in Alton as officers found him in bed with revolver in hand. Police report a prior incident involving Rain and his wife in Jerseyville. The brothers’ dispute and Rain’s alcohol use led to the fatal shooting. he is held without bond.
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United Presss
Alton
Fil
East Alton
Chris Rain
Wood River
John
Cie
John Rain
Chris
Wim Alton Pat
Ratiener
Ss Auto Rdine
Jerseyvilly
Jim
Final rail wage hearing ends with union push to hold pay
In Chicago on May 6 the final testimony closed in the railroad labor board hearing on wage cuts. Labor unions urged keeping current scales as heads of the four big brotherhoods reaffirmed their demand. Employers offered rebuttal to the union case.
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Amy Va
Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
Kiwanis Meet Draws DeKalb Attendees in Austin
A DeKalb delegation led by A C Spiekman Vere Goodyear PF W Schaal and HBR Sorenson attended the Kiwanis meeting in Austin last evening The Barb City quartet was slated to sing but Elvin Carlson fell ill The DeKalb group and Englewood Kid announced their presence with light banter during the gathering Want ads bring results.
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DeKalb
Ark
A. C. Spiekman
Vere Goodyear
PF. W. Schaal
H. BR. Sorenson
Kiwanis
Austin
Barb City
Elvin Carlson
DeKalb Bunch
Englewood
Austin Kiwanians
Police Describe Rehm Slay er Suspect in West Chicago Shooting
Police circulated details on April 29 about a man they hunt for in the West Chicago police chief slaying. They name James Witt alias James P. O Neil as the shooter connected to a lumber theft plot involving Mrs Baume and two others. John C Killian and others familiar with the case are cited as knowing the victim and circumstances.
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Wilraud
Rehm
West Chicago
Department of Police
DeKalbre
James P. O'Neil
John C. Killian
Glidden Rites to Be Conducted by Legion Men
At the request of Judge and Mrs V A Glidden the last rites will be held over the remains of a wounded hero. The Legion post ritual will be used with the ex service men taking charge as families of returned soldiers ask. Commander G son and the Hingemenis committee chair say the service remains impressive. DeKalb remains expected to arrive at an eastern port late this week.
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V. A. Glidden
Greece
G Son
Jane Hingemenis
DeKalb Bos
Owner of Ford Car Takes It From Police
The Ford was left on the street all day and at 10 oclock Wednesday night police moved it to the station rear. In the morning officers searched for its owner and found it missing. The owner must explain why the car was allowed to remain on the street that long before recovery.
Senate Leaders Plan to Vote Next Week
In Washington on May 6 Senate leaders planned to reach agreement today to vote on the emergency tariff bill next week. Senator Penrose, chairman of the Senate finance committee, said he hoped the vote could be taken Wednesday. The item appears amid credits for a Louis Weber production and Chronicle want ads noting results.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Penrose
Senate Finance Committee
United States Considers Allied Council Invitations
Washington, D. C. May reports that discussions at the White House and cabinet indicate the president may respond to an invitation for U S participation in allied councils. Secretary of State Hull is said to be awaiting an appointment after today’s talks as Harding mulls final approval of an official American representation abroad.
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United Paces
Washington
D. C
Harding
Mugh
E. Riley
Kansas City
Porto Rico
Washington, D.C
Gties Aupreme
Council of Amassadors
Senate
Congress
Two Chicago May Day strikes settled in Windy City
Chicago workers ended two of three May day walkouts today. Livestock handlers who walked out Saturday returned to work after settling wage-cut disputes with employers. Union printers also resumed work after their 44 hour demand was granted, though they accept a $4.35 weekly wage reduction.
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United
Chicago
No Coal Get Ready for Winter Phone 860 After 6 30 P M
Learn how to heat your house without dust dirt or ashes by calling 860 after 6 30 p m and making an appointment with C Blackman to discover safe weather this winter.
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C. 3. Blackman
Bees in Third Ward Protests Spark City Council Meeting
A prominent third ward woman led a delegation to the city council protesting bees kept by a resident. The clash over hive maintenance drew laughter and may push for changes to protect washing lines and yards. Meanwhile in New York a Stillman divorce case hints at a mysterious double near Philadelphia and a forged honey letter claim shocks Fred Beauvais in Canada.
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Nis
Donmet
United Presey
New York
N. Y
James A. Stillman
National City Bank
Franklin Harold Lois
Florence Lawler Leeds
Fifi
Peter Stillivan
Stulman
Jay Leeds
Learing
Stillman
Mr. Leeds
Leeds
Montreal
Canada
Fred Beauvais
Dearest Honey
James Silliman
Beauvais
United Press
House committee trims road fund to 3 million dollars
Springfield bulletin reports the appropriations bill for counties to reimburse hard road construction was reduced from five million to three million. Madison county receives 200,032 dollars, Tazewell 145,158, and DeKalb 51,509, with the committee finalizing allocations.
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Madison County
Tazewell
DeKalb County
Miller to Speak at Northern Illinois Normal School
William H. H. Miller, director of the state department of registration and education, informed The Chronicle correspondent he accepted the invitation to deliver the commencement address at the Northern Illinois Normal School in DeKalb on the morning of June 3.
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Department of Registration and Education
Chronicle Cor
Northern Illinois
Lower rate of rediscount to stir up trade
Washington May 6 The treasury department announced an upcoming reduction in the rediscount rate by the Federal Reserve. The move aims to lower the price level of goods and boost business activity. The rate previously stood well above 4 percent, with bankers awaiting a cut expected within days to revive production and sales across the nation.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve System
Treasury
Marines Will Come Here With Hero's Remains
A letter from Marine Headquarters offers a squad of marines as pallbearers a firing squad and a bugler for Clinton R. Glidden who died in action. Judge V A Glidden awaits official notification of his son's arrival in the east expected today or Monday and DeKalb funeral plans will be set after arrival. Weather forecast calls for fair tonight and Saturday with increasing clouds and moderate temperatures.
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Charlies Talbot
Marines
Glidden
Clinton R. Glidden
American Legion
V. A. Glidden
East
DeKalb
Odd Fellows perform first degree in Rochelle meeting
The DeKalb lodge Odd Fellow degree team led by Bert Holderness conducted the first decree for Hickory Grove lodge in Rochelle last night with about 50 from DeKalb attending. Rochelle members plan to visit DeKalb next Monday for second degree work. DeKalb members returned from Ogle County satisfied with the reception there.
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DeKalb Lodge
Bert Holderness
Rochelle
Hickory Grove Lodge
DeKalb Odd Fellows
DeKalb
Ogle Couny
Hickory Grove
Lodge
Lincoln Highway Ditchers Take Control And Open Edges
Lincoln Highway is under ditchers control with several open spots between Third and Second that will be closed soon. John Anderson holds multiple sewer connection contracts and plans to rush work to keep the highway closed minimal time, though tonight some parking may be difficult due to two locations on each side of the street.
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Lincoln Highway
John Anderson
Cousin Everett On Trial in Chicago Court
Everett Harding claiming kin to President Harding faced impersonation of a government officer charges in Chicago before Judge K M Landis. He pleaded not guilty and a trial date was set for next Wednesday.
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United Jews
Chicago
Everett Harding
President Harding
K. M. Landis
Landis
Allies Pay Interest Proposed To Aid War Debt Recovery
Senator Norris of Nebraska offered an amendment to the soldier bonus bill proposing immediate collection from the allies of all accumulated interest on their war debts to the United States. Also, Mr and Mrs Roy Concidine welcomed their first child, a boy, at City hospital on DeKalb avenue.
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United Pressey
Washington, D. C
United States
Norris
Concieines
Roy Concidine
City Hospital
New De Kalb Mayor James Ellwood Lewis Opens City Job
James Ellwood Lewis was sworn in as mayor of De Kalb after the old council disbanded. Robert Powell and George Halloran were named aldermen. Lewis urged public service, cooperation, and tackling tasks rather than complaints. The fireworks ordinance was amended to ban crackers over 2.5 inches, with a later limit of three inches. The Woman's Club offered $200 for linoleum if the city paid the rest. Numerous appointments followed including fire police and sewer posts. meeting adjourned about 10 o clock.
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James Ellwood Lewis
Robert Shipp
Axel Skoglund
Wagley
Lewis
Robert Powell
Fourth Ward
George Halloran
Third Ward
DeKalb
Uae
Rush
Wood Streets
Cotton Avenue
Fire Department
Still
Hiland
Hyde
Hanway
Moorehead
Moore
Powell
Nelson
Lindstrom
Halloran
Water Department
Till
Alldermen
Stull
Harry B. Goodison
Board of Local Improvements
Frank Rowan
DeKalb Boy at University in Leading Part
Urbana May 6 Clarence E Kohler of DeKalb manager of the University of Illinois football team helped boost the DeKalb county quota in the Illinois stadium campaign. The county final return was 3650 dollars one of the largest in the state. Kohler pledged a large amount to the stadium fund and serves on Ma Wan Da senior society. He will graduate from the college of commerce in June.
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Urbana
Ill
Clarence E Kohler
DeKalb
University of Ilinois
DeKalb County
Kohler
Ma Wan-Da
College of Commerce
Miss Lizzie McCormick Dies at Sioux City Iowa
Word reached today that Miss Lizzie McCormick died at Sioux City Iowa. She was about 70 and formerly resided here. The body will be shipped there tomorrow evening for burial. Mrs J J Ryan of this city is a cousin. Funeral arrangements announced later.
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Lizzie McCormick
Sioux City
Iowa
J. J. Ryan
City
Baptist Church Reports Strong Year at Meeting
Officials reported the past year's work and finances exceeded all prior years. Officers were elected and considerable other business was completed before the meeting adjourned.
Baby Bill Triggers Massive Senate Debate
Washington May 6 United Press The Baby Bill or Sheppard Towner plan to provide federal aid to states for maternal and infant health provokes a nationwide reaction as women flood messages to Congress. Supporters and opponents say the measure aims to cut infant mortality and teach prospective mothers hygiene, with sentiment evenly split in the Senate.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Price slump in 1920 drops meat exports and profits
United Press reports Thomas E. Wilson testified before the House Agricultural Committee that exports by the major packers fell by 526 million dollars over the past year. He said producers received seven tenths of a dollar per dollar to packers, with livestock raisers losing about 450 million as exports shrank by 1.2 billion pounds in 1920, causing lower prices for producers.
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United Pro
Washington
DD. C
Thomas E. Wilson
Wilson & Co
House Agricultural Committee
United States
To Please One Woman at Princess Tonight
Louie Weber presents the production To Please One Woman at Princess Theater with performances at 7 30 and 9 10 PM.
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Louis Weber
Louie Weber
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