DeKalb Opens Season With Win Over Ashlands
DeKalb defeated Ashlands 4 to 0 in the opening game behind Glenn the Ashlands' potent pitching. The local batters connected for two-base hits by Vose Cannon Leitheit Killihan with solid defense by Ashland fielders limiting scoring opportunities. Next game scheduled against Hawthornes next Sunday.
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Glenn
Ashlands
DeKalb
Ashland
Hawthornes
Vose
Cannon
Leithe
Killihan
Leitheit
Jacobson
Burns
Burke
Will Organize Game Hunting as a Business
Montreal May 10 United Press reports that a new fish and game information bureau will guide American sportsmen visiting Quebec in search of hunting and fishing. Wardens and inspectors will be on land to locate prime spots and where game is abundant. The bureau is part of a $5,000,000 provincial plan to attract postwar tourism and accommodate American fishermen and hunters this summer.
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United Press
Montreal
Que
Fish and Game Information Bureau
United States
Mmer
Steel Company Team Triumphs In Sunday Game
The north plant of Jeannie Steel and Wire Company defeated Creamery Package team 17 to 0 on Pleasant Street’s new dine mond. The Steel lineup dominated, while Package rallied but could not close the gap.
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Jeannie Steel and Wire Company
Creamery Package Company
Pleasant Street
Serious Illness of Local Resident Mrs Thomas E Hvidson
Old Resident is very seriously ill at her South First Street home in this city. Family members living away have been called. the end is expected.
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Thomas E Hvidson
South — First Se 4
Pinto Princess Tonight Shines in Mable Normand PhotoPlay
A condensed gossip item notes Mable Normand stars in her comedy Pinto Princess Tonight at Everybody's Photoplay. Ed Bilney lingered downtown for weeks after surgery. Mrs Bilney returns home for recovery. Miss Dorthy Corey visited from Chicago. Miss Mable Benson from Great Lakes is home for the weekend.
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Mable Normand
Pinto
Bilney
Mabel Normand
Closing plan favored by the majority
E A Shetter reports strong early support from local business men for closing stores Thursday afternoon. Confectionery shopkeepers have agreed and a majority of street merchants follow, with a minority opposed but willing to stay open if needed.
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E. A. Shetter
DeKalb Young Man Leaves for Wyoming
Ralph Mall departed DeKalb this morning bound for Wyoming to file a claim and work in the oil fields near his site. Friends wish him luck in the new venture amid traveler crowd and warm weather notes.
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DeKalb
Ralph Mall
Wyoming
Montreal's thirsty city sees water use rise on leaks
Dusted Press reports Montreal's water department shows an eleven million gallon daily increase for the year ending March 31. City hall cites undiscovered leaks, rising population, and Saturday night rations as factors.
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Montreal
Mexico
Hungarians Mobilize Army Units Amid Dispatch Report
A Budapest dispatch reports that the Hungarian government has ordered mobilization of four army divisions as tensions rise in France on May 10. The United Press item notes a formal mobilization order and the alert status across military units.
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United Press
France
Budapest
American Legion Meeting Tonight at Jarboe's Hall
The American Legion meets at 8:00 PM in Jarboe's Hall with adjutant H. D. Fisk listed. Also noted is Miss Mary Drury of Wilmette visiting her sister Mrs. H. R. Sorenson.
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American Legion
Jarboe’s Hall
H.D. Fisk
Adj
Mary Drury of
Wilmette
H. R. Sor'enson
Woman Doctor of China Shares Experiences
Dr Ida Kahn native woman physician of China spoke at the Methodist church. A girl baby left to die by tradition was raised by Dr Stone and trained in medicine in the United States. After graduation she returned home to aid her people and spoke of her remarkable, untiring work.
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Ida Kahn
China
Methodist Church
Kahn
Stone
Trish Bill Advances in Commons Promises Irish Reform Clash
May 1 report from London states the government faces a tough test as Lloyd George's home rule bill moves to debate in the House of Commons. The measure would decide if Ireland has one or two parliaments, with opposition leader Herbert Asquith uniting with Labour for a single-parliament plan. Ireland saw disorder over the weekend as prisoners from Wormwood Scrubs and Belfast were released in a related incident.
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London
England
Lloyd George
Ireland
House of Commons
Commons
Herbert Assaith
Laborites
Belfast
Apizaco
Calles
el Paso
Texas
Mexico City
Antonio I. Villaread
Nuevo, Leon
Coahulia
Francisco 8. Serrano
Urbakeuseo
Yaui
Ojinga
Salinas
Coahuila
Porfirio Diaz
Diaz
Carranza
Madero
Huerta
Oplion
United States
Mexico
Alinos
Banda
Villa Felix Diaz
George Rodin Has Another Machine Spill
George Rodin had another car accident last night while driving from Electric Park to DeKalb. He veered into a ditch near the Gunner place but no injuries were reported, though occupants were shaken. Two weeks earlier on East Lincoln Highway a crash injured women in the car, with the vehicle badly damaged. Rodin escaped with no scratches in both incidents.
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George Rodin
Electric Park
DeKalb
Reduction of German Army to Be Completed
Berlin authorities announced that the German army will be reduced to 200000 men and the process is expected to be completed by May 15 despite initial delays. The statement was issued in Berlin on May 9.
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Care Leeruee
Berlin
Germany
US moves to secure interests as Mexican revolt unfolds
Washington reports Mexico is in turmoil after revolutionaries overthrow and seize Mexico City Tampico falls to rebels per some accounts while US destroyers and marines are deployed from Key West and League Esland to safeguard American interests In Texas the border forces are restructured and oil firms report no disturbance Houston notes USS Sacramento arrives off Tampico while officials remain cautious Elks hold regular meeting with Secretary Killian listed as secretary
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Washington, D.C
State Department
Carrange
Mexico City
We Colby
Mexico
Wilson
Mets United States
Tampico
Key Wes
United Sates
League Esland
Navy Department
Texas
United States Reguier Army
American Oil Company
Houston
S. S
Sacramento
DeKalb to Screen “To Hell and Back” Army Film
DeKalb residents will see a rare Army Signal Corps historical film titled To Hell and Back with the Boys of the Minors Division at the Armory Thursday night in two shows 7 15 and 9 15. Proceeds benefit local American Legion posts with 59 cents admission including tax. reservations start Wednesday at Stilts Drugstore for the first show only.
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DeKalb
129Th
Signal Corps
United States Army
American Legion
Thirssey
de Kart
Pastor Hannah Opens First Services at St. Paul’s
Reverend Hannah, newly appointed rector of St. Paul’s church, led his first services yesterday to a large audience. Parishioners praised the capable leadership and plan a reception at his home, with regular services every Sunday at 9:50 AM and Sunday school at 9:00 AM. public invited.
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Hannah
St. Paul's
Normal Wins Fast Battle From Wheaton
The Normal baseball team defeated Wheaton 3 to 1 in a fast Saturday game at Glidden field. Normal delivered heavy batting, proving its superiority. Next game, Normal meets Aurora College next Saturday.
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Wheaton
Wheaton Nine
Glidden
Aurora College
DeKalb Businessmen Plan Ball Games Revival Feud
DeKalb business and professional men discuss reviving a ball games series after the Thursday afternoon project faltered. Many participants are good players and the idea is to rekindle the feud between the north and south sites of the main stem for public interest.
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DeKalb Business and Profession
Tone
Car Stolen From Nearby Town Reported In Rockford
Local police received word of another theft involving a Chevrolet from Rockford last Saturday evening. Authorities urge vigilance as they pursue leads on the missing three car and possible suspects passing through the area.
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Rockford
Poles Claim Troops Enter Left Bank of Dnieper Near Kieff
London Maeland May 10. Polish official communique reports after rear guard actions Polish forces concentrate on the left bank of the Trieper. The message says Polish troops crossed the river and patrols entered Rieti following engagements.
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London
Maeland
Kieff
Trieper
Moscow
Rieti
FIGHT IS ON AT CAPITAL INCHES TOWARD GOP NOMINATION
Springfield dispatch reports a Democratic battle at the Illinois Republican state convention in Springfield with Governor Frank Lowden and Mayor William Hale Thompson clashing for control. The crowd, largest since 1894, greeted Lowden as Thompson’s delegation entered. Uproar and cheers followed every arrival as party leaders predicted a November victory and a potential shift in Washington administration.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Bainbridge Colby
Wilson
League of Nations
Democra
Colby
McAdoo
White House
Son
Mutlimoh
Oregon
Bryan
Ison
Senate
Springfield
Resolutions Committee
Frank O. Lowden
William HK. Thompson
Chicago
Sprisgefild
Low #en
Vicorois
Mamerson
Capa
Conk County
Frank L. Smith
Dwight
State Committee
Washington
Vietory
Lowden
Michnois
Henry Cabot
Orecom Democrats
Naienise
Lodge
Twae
Tii
Newark
N. J
Johnson
Manbneittan
Father of Malta Woman Dies Yesterday
Mrs A W Otis of Malta travels to Chicago after the death of her father Mathew Black in Chicago yesterday. He had been ill for weeks and recently passed his eighty fifth birthday. Reverend Otis and Miss Margaret Otis will go to Chicago tomorrow to attend the funeral.
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A. W. Otis
Malta
Chicazo
Mathew Black
Black
Otis
Margaret
Chicago
Viscount Bryce Celebrates Birthday in London
Viscount Bryce, veteran statesman and former ambassador to the United States, marks his birthday in London. He maintains strong health and continues to advocate anti-American understanding while remaining linked with the League of Nations Union.
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Uby Uniteds Tresay
London
England
Mayoviscount
Bryce
Sonissador
United States
Taney
League of Nations Union
Aurora Student Delivers Sermons at Advent Christian Church
An Aurora student from the Schools of the Copanies College preached two sermons at the Advent Christian Church yesterday to attentive audiences. Ruth Barnett and Morgan Weston, both of Aurora, spent yesterday at the Greenaway home in town.
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Aurora
Copanies College
Advent Christian Church
Ruth Barnett
Morgan Weston
Greenaway
No decision on quotations for sanitarium project
The committee did not open bids this afternoon because a few contractors have not submitted prices yet. A follow up meeting is likely in a few days to decide on the quotes for the new sanitarium building project.
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Coe
Will Hiland Returns From Janesville Trip
Will Hiland arrives home from Janesville where he has been riding two race horses. He reports both horses in prime condition and expects to enter them in a racing event soon. Don't Stay Home See Pink.
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Will Hiland
Janesville
Colonies to Decide On Jap Treaty Renewal
Britain will consult New Zealand Australia and possibly Canada before renewing the defensive alliance with Japan. Termination notice is due July 1. The pact obligates immediate joint war action if either Britain or Japan is drawn in by unprovoked attack or defense of territorial rights in the eastern region.
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Ae Leidon
England
New Zealand
Australia
Canada
Foreign Office
Cnast
Great Britain
Japan
Africa
False alarm joker calls fire crew to false blaze
A fire at 821 North Tilt Street near Mr Bloomingdale caused roof damage after a chimney fire. The incident was reported as a false alarm around midnight, with the registered number 53. Police seek the prankster responsible and warn of penalties if caught.
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Joker
Ami
Bloomingdale
North Tilt Street
Tracks in bad condition at county seat
DeKalb and Sycamore railroad suffers track trouble as a car derails on crossing the North Western tracks in Sycamore. An engine tore a block of steel from the rails and the car jumped the track. repair crews were sent and the damaged section was set right after two incidents.
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DeKalb and Sycamore Trainion Company
North Western Railroad
Sycamore
Public Health Supervisor Gowdy to Speak at Methodist Church
Miss Elias Lee Gowdy state supervisor of Public Health will visit the city this week to address the public. She is scheduled to speak Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church, with the Drama Club having arranged the event. All are invited to attend.
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Elias Lee Gowdy
Joan Sprice- Geld
Drama Club
Miss Gowdy
General Strike Movement in France Has Failed
Paris reports that the Confederation of Labor efforts to back the railway strike by a sympathetic street railway, subway, metal and airplane workers failed. Only a few men ordered out quit work, signaling limited impact of the coordinated action.
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Paris
France
Confederation of Labor
Ubway Metal and Airplane
Pioneer John Swanson Dies After Fall in Sycamore
John Swanson longtime DeKalb county pioneer dies at home in Sycamore after a fall last Thursday causing internal injuries and brain hemorrhages. Active Swedish Lutheran church member, he moved to DeKalb years ago from North Grove. funeral Tuesday at 3 from his home and the Swedish Lutheran church with Dr Okerstrom officiating.
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John Swanson
DeKalb County
Sycamore
Mr. Swithsen
Pos
Tie
I Kalb
Nore
Sto North Grove
Rovkford
Swanson
Hig Clty
Still Another Seven Room Cottage Near Huntley Park
Seven room modern cottage near Huntley Park with hot water heat bath and electric lights. Very desirable. Talbot's Insurance Agency. 137.
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Huntley Park
Talbot’s Insurance Agency
Carranza Captured As Revolt Spreads Across Mexico
Dispatches from Agua Prieta Mazatlan and Mexico City report Carranza captured near Apizaco Tlaxcala and in Vera Cruz pursuit as rebel bands seize Mazatlan Laredo and other border points. Obregon forces move toward Mexico City amid heavy fighting and calls for trial.
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Rhy
Preasi
Agua Prieta
Carranza
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Juan Banragan
Murguia
Yurquizo
Gasoline Famine Looms as Supply Shortages Grow
Gasoline famine will be acute by midweek unless dealers receive supplies. Sawyer & Sons ration buyers to three gallons. Standard station is empty but awaiting stock. Independent Company says only a couple of days’ supply remains, forcing jitney drivers to halt operations.
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Sawyer & Sons
Markers Paint Sign Guides on Illinois Roads
The marking outfit of the auto club has passed through here and left hundreds of poles marked with a yellow band expected to bear the figure 6.4 later. The auto club of the big city marks all main roads in Illinois with thoroughness to ensure signs remain visible to tourists at all times.
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Auto Club
Il Mnois
Legion Meets This Evening For Business
The American Legion will hold its regular meeting tonight with a large attendance expected. Important items include Foreman’s visit to DeKalb, a new membership push, and a moving picture show scheduled for Thursday night at the Armory. Deputies are needed. all new post members are urged to attend. Weather for Illinois predicts unsettled conditions with probable showers and cooler temps Tuesday.
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Legion
American Legion
Foreman
DeKalb
Armory
Shed With Fire and The Land of Opportunity At Fox Theater
William Russell stars in Shed With Fire a fast moving photoplay about horses and the western life. Snub Pollard appears in a rib tickler and Harold Titus wrote the piece. Also shown is The Land of Opportunity a Lincoln life incidents piece with special music by the Star Orchestra. Performances at 7 30 and 9 10 Adults 26c Children 15c war tax included.
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Western Plains
William Fox
Harold Titus
William Russell
Snub Pollard
Funny Man
Harold Lloyd
Land of Opportunity
Lincoln
The
Star Orchestra
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Mable Benson
Great Lakes
Trish Bill
US Action
City
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Seck
Thompson
Viscount Bryce
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Ariz
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Iturbe
Obregon
Candidao
Dieguez
Tlaxcala
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Garza
Purebla
Sonora
P. Flias Calles
Carnaway Villa
Illinois
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