Steel Men 9 Visit Here Inspect Local Mills
Inspectors from American Steel Wire Company arrived by private car for a thorough check of local mills. The party, led by president W. P. Palmer and including several executives, spent the night near Fifth and Locust before evaluating conditions and operations today.
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American Steel T
Wire Company
Chicago
W. P. Palmer
C. L. Miller
BE. E. Stone
A Garry
Wire Mills
We Hayes
G. W. Sells
Sinn Fein Leaders Face Conference Offer Amid Ireland Debate
In the House of Lords Lord Aaquin urged inviting Sinn Fein leaders to a conference on Ireland conditions. If refused, Britain would declare a state of war to suppress Sinn Fein. Meanwhile Wormwood Scrubs prison released fourteen more prisoners, with 166 still jailed and many without food for seventeen days.
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United Prenny
London
England
Ireland
House of Lords
Lord Aaquin
Sinn
Sinn Fein
Bodda Brought Back Here for Preliminary Hearing
James Bodda, who deserted his wife and took two young sons, will be brought back to this court this afternoon for a preliminary hearing. Bodda was located in Cadillac, Michigan, by information from the state attorney, B. Smith. Sheriff Decker left Tuesday to return the fugitive under a fugitive warrant.
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James
Bodda
Benn
Cadillac
Ichigan
B. Smith
Decker
Cadil
St Albans Plays High School In Afternoon Baseball Clash
St Albans from Sycamore faces the local high school this afternoon for a baseball game at three o clock. The two old rivals clash with St Albans seeking revenge after a prior defeat.
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Saint Albans
St. Albans
Sycamore
DeKalb-Sycamore Track Firm Sees Engineers At Work
Engineers from a local track company are observed measuring along the business district. They refuse to disclose the purpose of the measurements and stated the project is not currently owned by them.
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DeKalb-Sycamore
Busines
Devos
Factory Teams Clash At North Plant Sunday
Two employee baseball teams from the American Steel and Wire Company will play Sunday morning at the new athletic grounds on Pleasant street. Both sides have practiced, and the game is expected to be a notable event for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Steel & Wire Company
Steel Company
Pleasant Street
Chaplin Stars in The Fireman and Ray's Alarm Clock Andy
Silent era stars Charlie Chaplin and Charles Ray headline two vaudeville style film acts tonight. Chaplin appears in The Fireman while Ray performs as Alarm Clock Andy in a touring program at the downtown theater.
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the Fireman
Charles Ray
Andy
Princess Tonight
Bandits Rob East St. Louis Bank In Masked Raid
Nine masked gunmen robbed the Drovers National Bank in East St. Louis. One bandit was killed and another captured in a pistol duel. About $19,000 in cash was found later in an abandoned car after the raid on May 7.
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Voyume
St. Louis
National Bank
East St. Louis
Gas shortage eases as Standard Oil station reopens supply
Standard Oil is out of gas at present with older supplies and Sawyer & Son report about 3000 gallons on hand. Other dealers are well supplied and the city faces no famine risk. A car delivery arrived yesterday and another is expected today as high vehicle traffic drains inventories.
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Standard He Company
Sawyer & Son
Indiana and California primaries shape delegate counts
United Press reports Indiana results show Wood leading with 85 776 votes and Johnson 79 829 with small margins for others. California returns give Johnson 263 734 to Hoover 204 461 as delegates tally grows while Edwards enters the Democratic race advocating light wine and beer.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Wood
Johnson
Lowdes
Harding
San Francisco
Cal
California
Herbert Hoover
Washington, D. C
Edward S. Edwards
New Jersey
Edwards
City Opener Seeks Large Crowd For Sunday Baseball
All ready for the opener of season as DeKalb prepares to host a Sunday 2 45 PM game. lineup includes Stone, Leifheittss, Hillicker, Killhaya, Cannon, Cone, Vose, Jackson It. extras Sheldon and Ballou. Officials expect a fast game with strong ticket sales and a big crowd.
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DeKalb
Stone Tb
Leif Heitss
Hillicker Sb
Killhaya
Cannon
Cone
Vose
Jackson
Sheldon
Ballou
Kieff Falls as Polish Information Bureau Reports
London May 7 report says Kieff has fallen to foe forces and that the Ukraine east of the Dnieper is rising against the Soviet. Bolsheviks retreat in panic toward the Dnieper with Polish pursuers closing in, per Daily Telegraph Copenhagen dispatch.
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London
Eng
Kieff
Polish Information Bureau
Ukraine
Dnieper
Daily Telegraph
Copenhagen
Banks Report Calls Issued By Controllers And Auditor
United Press reports that the controllers of currency issued a call for the condition of national banks as of May 4. In Illinois state banks are requested by State Auditor Russel for the same date. Weather outlook for Illinois is cloudy and unsettled tonight with Saturday expected to be fair.
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United Pressy
Washington D
Controllers of Currency Today
Springfield
Russel
Illinois
Revolutionary Troops Advance Toward Mexico City Route Set Through Sonora
Five battalions moved from Agua Prieta toward Casas Grandes and Juarez as part of a planned advance on Mexico City. Rebellious leaders and federal forces clashed, with reports of Carranza fleeing toward Veracruz though unconfirmed. A separate dispatch claimed Gonzales realigned with rebels, and tensions rose between Obregon loyalists and opponents.
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Agua Prieta
Sonora
Mexico
Mexico City
Chihuahua
Ito
Puipite
Pass
Casas Grandes
Juarez
Torreon
Washington, D.C
Porces
Murguia
Pablo Gonzales
Pueblo
Otumba
Washington
Gonzales
Carranza
Obregon
Douglas
Ariz
Federat
Mazatlan
Carsanaza Council
Revolutions Representativ
D. C
Jean Revolutions
Herve
Laredo
Vera Cruz
Legion Meeting Monday Night in Jarboe Hall
The American Legion holds its regular meeting Monday night in Jarboe's Hall to discuss preparations for Colonel Forer’s visit later this month and to open debate on by laws. A large attendance is expected to share opinions.
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The
American Legion
Jarboe’s Hall
Forer
Pastor from Detroit Accepts Local Church Role
Reverend R. S. Hannah of Detroit has been named pastor of St. Paul’s church in DeKalb by Bishop Anderson. The parish had been without a minister since Rev. FE. Tigler resigned. Hannah will lead services Sunday at 9:30 AM. Sunday school begins at 9:00 AM.
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Detroit
R. S. Hannah
Tretroit
Mich
Pisiop Anderson
Charse
St. Paul's Church
FE. Tigler
Hannah
DeKalb
Tuorni
Denial of Allegations in Miners Plea In Indiana
Government lawyers defending 125 coal miners and operators indicted for Lever Act violations in Indianapolis denied that the grand jury statements were prejudicial to the defendants. Dan W. Simms, special assistant district attorney, filed a plea reasserting the prior charge in court after Charles Evans Hughes commented yesterday.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Opermors
Dan W. Simms
Charles Evans Hu
Normal Will Mix With Wheaton In Next Game
Normal and Wheaton college meet on Glidden athletic field in a baseball game tomorrow. Normal enters unbeaten this season and aims to extend the streak against Wheaton.
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Wheaton
Wheaton College
Glidden
Wilson Nominates New Yorker To Federal Reserve Board
President Wilson named Edmund Platt of New York to serve on the federal reserve board. The nomination was announced today in Washington, D. C. Platt is a longtime public official with experience in finance.
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Wilson
New Yorker
United Press
Washington, D. C
Edmund Platt
New York
Federal Reserve Board
Tiro-Tix appoints new directors and officers
The Tiro-Tix company held an adjourned meeting to appoint new directors A O Skages W G Spergim M J Michaels H W Prenzice and J A Boe. Directors then selected officers with W G Spergim as president and J H Jarboe as secretary and treasurer. Plans will be announced soon.
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Tiro-Tix Company
A. O. Skages
M. J. Michaels
H.W. Prenzice
J. Alboe
W. G. Spergim
J. H. Jarboe
Examiners of City Schools Inspect Local Facilities
The diocese Rockford school inspectors visited St Mary’s on Wednesday. They toured rooms and branches and praised sanitary conditions. Attending were Fathers Dixon Schumaker Burke Quinn and Solon with local chaperones.
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Cavacchin
Rockford
St. Mary's School
Father Foie Dixon
Pather Schumaker
Sublene
Pather Burke
Rochelle
Father Quinn
Dixon
Father Solon
Railroads Seek Government Funds for Equipment Needs
Jerome J. Hanoner of Kutin Loeb & Co told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that railroads must obtain the necessary equipment money from the government as banks will not provide the $60,000,000 needed this year. He was among bankers testifying on the railroad financial situation in Washington, D. C.
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Shy Amren Ress
Washington, D. C
Jerome J. Hanoner
Kutin, Loeb & Co
Senate Interstate Commerce Committer
Hanover
Movement for Half Holiday Is Discussed
Local businessmen discuss a proposal to close stores Thursday afternoons as a weekly half holiday. They argue the summer drought limits time for recreation and seek rest and enjoyment. A decision may come at the next meeting.
Germans to discuss economics in Paris
Dr Wilhelm von Mayer head of the German chancellery will meet French premier Miller. The German economists delegation plans arrival in Paris within ten days to discuss economic collaboration with France.
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Paris
France
Wilhelm von Mayer
Charect Attsirs
Miller
Borah Moves to Clean Up Republican Party Campaigns
National wool marketing by DeKalb County association aids sheep raisers. Project tallies show wool prices per pound across grades, while Borah pushes a Senate investigation into pre convention spending and alleged engineered contests. Job openings listed for light machining and assembly work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Robs
DeKalb County Soil Improvement Association
National Wool Warehouse & Star
Agricultural Association
Roberts
Cits
Barry
F. M. Stapie
DeKalb
Carloud
Chicam
Torre Pees
Washington
Borah
Senate
South
Rent
Sorah
Chicago
Partoral
Preliminary Speaking and Reading Contest At High School
The high school hosts a preliminary speaking and reading event this afternoon featuring Grace Boardman Harry Welch Rich Kilmer and Claire Lyons as participants. Winners advance to a conference contest against Joliet Belvidere Aurora and other smaller schools, with Kath school noted for past success.
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Grace Boardman
Harry Welch
Rich Kilmer
Reading
Claire Lyons
Joliet
Belvidere
Aurora
Borksend
Jether
DeKath
Ellwood Beats Glidden In Close Little Diamond Game
Ellwood defeated Glidden last night in a tight grade school series game. Ellwood led 4 to 3 at the end, with Glidden scoring late but Ellwood gaining credit for the win. The teams meet again next Monday in a must-win rematch.
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Glidden
Eliwoml
BN Wood
Hmaish
Splendid Almond Talk At Elks Hall Delights Attendees
A talk on almonds was presented at the Elks Hall, drawing attention despite some stumbles. A slide show from My Help of Chicago interested the audience, with many promising to attend the next Star Theatre event.
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Elks
Elks Hall
Chicago
Star Theatre
Protect River Bank To Save Children
The West Lincoln Highway riverbank is under repair after near child drownings. An old railing is being removed and replaced with a new wire netting fence to prevent falls along the bank.
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Lincoln Highway
Speeders To Be Brought Before Judge
Police warn motorists who fail to pay fines or keep throttles closed while in the city. The department plans to haul offenders before a judge and impose penalties for ongoing violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tention
Teachers Union Debate Lights Up Normal Session
A lengthy discussion on trades unionism in public service unfolds at the normal today. Key speakers include Charles V. Sultana of the American Federation of Teachers and O B Peterson of Sycamore, with topics on local organizations, state associations, and the role of school officials.
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Iversi
Atetutanen
Charles V. Sultana
America Federation of Teachers
O. BE. Peterson
Sycamore
Tcher’ Association
W. J. Nida
River Forest
Vandals Detain Flowers From Local Garden
Stand ard Off filling station managers decry flower theft from the garden at the corner. Police notified. offenders caught will face severe penalties for damage to private property.
WILL TRY ONCE MORE FOR WIN IN DELAWARE
Dover May 7 Delaware lawmakers resume effort to pass a resolution to nullify the federal suffrage amendment in the lower house after a bitter senate fight. The legislature adjourned until May 17 with suffragists planning renewed pressure.
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Delaware
Bestsvereas
Dover
Frields
Senate
DeKalb Man Undergoes Major Operation at Frances Willard
Rollin E. Lindgren submitted to a serious operation at Frances Willard hospital in Chicago on Wednesday. He is recovering as well as can be expected. His mother Mrs J Lindgren, who sent him to the city, remains there for a few days.
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DeKalb
Rollin E. Lindgren
Frances Willard Hospital
Chicago
J. Lindgren
Favors Amendment to Federal Farm Loan Act
Washington May 7 the license banking and currency committee reported an amendment allowing any joint stock or land bank of the system to liquidate voluntarily if it cannot obtain lands needed to continue loaning operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rees
Arenes
Washington, D. C
License Banking and Currency Committee Today
Genoa Firm Forms to Make Stock Foods and Remedies
The Crescent Remedy Company of Genoa is incorporated to manufacture stock foods and remedies with capital stock of 25000 dollars. Incorporators are J. W. Corson A. B. Fletcher Emma C. Carson Mrs A C Spiewerman and daughter Barbara. Mrs Spiewerman and Barbara plan a Newark visit tomorrow for a few days.
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Genoa
Springfield
Chronicle
Crescent Remedy Company
J. W. Corson
A. B. Fletcher
Emma C. Carson
A. C Spiewerman
Barbara
Newark
Famous Chinese Woman Doctor Ida Kahn To Speak Here
Dr. Ida Kahn, noted as one of the first Chinese women to attend an American university, will lecture Sunday morning at 10:45 at the M. E. church. She practiced medicine in China when female doctors were rare and helped fund a hospital, highlighting the rise of modern Chinese women.
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DeKalbor
Chicago
Ida Kahn
Kahn
Vive
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Socialist nominating Debs for president in New York
Socialist leaders meet in New York to nominate Eugene V. Debs for president despite his current one year sentence in federal prison for espionage. The convention will approve a national platform and map campaign plans for the presidential and congressional races.
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S Press
New York
N. Y
Eugene V. Debs
Waa
Debs
Sory
Aventa
Pion
Profits of Big Corporations Soar After War
W Jeff Lauck former secretary of the national war labor board testified to Congress that profits of major food clothing fuel and raw material firms rose by more than 100 percent after the war. He cited Treasury data and corporate statements showing sharp gains across industries with meat packing profits 300 to 400 percent and clothing about 100 percent, suggesting many firms earned enough to repay initial investments. He spoke while supporting wage increase demands by railroad workers totaling about 1 billion dollars.
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Travtest Penn
Washington, D. C
W. Jeff Lauck
National War Labor Board
United States Treasury
Lauck
Louck
Adv
Japs Riot Over May Day Fight in Tokyo
May Day demonstrations by 15 labor groups in Tokio led to clashes with police. Delayed reports say about five hundred officers dispersed the crowd after numerous minor altercations and several arrests.
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Tokio
Japan
Morrison Woman Found Dead Near Home in Morrison
The body of Mrs. Louis Bristle was found in Rock Creek near Morrison three weeks after her disappearance. Despondency over ill health is believed to have prompted her rash act.
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Haghurst Pree
Sterling
Louis Bristle
Morrison
Rock Creek
Bread prices rise after flour cost jump in St Paul
Bakers in St. Paul predict a twelve cent bread rise and a ten percent pastry increase after flour prices surged another 50 cents a barrel to a record high of 16 dollars per barrel. The move follows earlier flour cost hikes that pushed prices upward nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Kraft Nelson Swanson Co Take DeKalb Store Leadership
DeKalb learns two Anderson Brothers clerks Gus Nelson and Carl Swanson join Kraft Nelson Swanson Company with a substantial financial stake. The move preserves local management and expands the Kraft chain with the DeKalb store, Kenneth Kraft to relocate here to join the firm.
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DeKalb
Gus Nelson
Carl Swanson
Kraft
Associated Stores
Anderson Brothers
Messrs. Nelson
Swanson
Kraft, Nelson, Swanson Company
Kraft Clothing
George Kraft
Brooklyn
Iowa
Charles
Oslowa
Sre
Thanbaten
Mira
Sowie Ilinois
Minnesota
Kenneth Kraft
Kraft, Nelson, Swanson Co
Legion Demands Action on Soldier Bonus Bill
The American Legion presses for action on the Soldier Bonus bill. National leaders say telegrams were sent to posts urging support as revision continues amid Republican objections. The campaign centers on securing passage of the Fordney style bonus plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Malta Methodist Church to Hold Sunday Services and Talk
Malta Methodist Church announces Sunday schedule with appropriate music and a sermon titled Mother by the pastor. In the evening Dr Ida Kahn will discuss her medical work in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Malta Methodist Church
Ida Kahn
China
Will Appoint Duquoin Man Form Director
The state government is expected to appoint William Hutton of Duquoin as director of the department of mines and minerals following the death of Director Joseph Thompson. Announcement circulated today in Springfield with caution on formal nomination.
Big Double Bill At Star Playhouse Tonight
The Star Playhouse presents a double bill with Peggy Hyland in Black Shadows and the Sunshine comedy A Self Made Lady. Matt and Jeff perform Nell a cartoon comedy. Shows at 7:30 and 9:00 with war tax included. Chicken dinner Sunday 12:30 to 2:00 for $1 at Hotel Glidden.
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Star Playhouse
Peggy Hyland
Matt
Jeff
Nell
Fisher
Glidden, Ily
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Ay Fenner
CAR Company
Charlie Chaplin
Standard Oil
HIRAM
RED Army
Castal
Idaho
Oout
Kohler Die & Specialty Co
Ellwood
Talk Union OF Teachers
Clara M. Dietz
Glenroe
Lessiey
Treble Clef Society
N. 1
TL. C. Morrison
University of Chicago
Floyd T. Goodier
Chicago Heights
Stoops
H. LeVict
Savanna
Hich
Vander Separti
Board of Education
Bla. Bilis
Gener
B.C. Wisher
Rock Ishand
Federal Board
Nelson and Swanson
Duquoin
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