Bees Cause Neighborhood Beesiness Across Evans Avenue
Bees inflict damage and stir tensions as Carl Tudor keeps nearly 190 hives. Police and city officials confront complaints from residents about dead bees, stings, and disrupted chores. Neighbors seek regulation or an ordinance capping hive numbers to quell the protracted dispute.
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Carl Tudor
Evans Avenue
Tudor
Neigters
Mr. Tudor
Police Department
Tucdor
Germans Attack French Force in Silesia Across Kavengerbutte
A Warsaw dispatch cites German armed forces disarming French detachments and an armored train near Kavengerbutte in Silesia. The report says Germans were driven from Knukrzen amid costly fighting and that Italian troops expelled Poles, transferring the territory back to Germany.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Kavengerbutte
Silesia
Warsaw
Knukr Zen
Four Brothers Die in Cambridge House Fire
Four Twombly brothers aged 12 to 21 were burned to death when their Cambridge home burned today. They were Lester, Ernest, Warren, and Leslie Twombly and were trapped on the third floor as the blaze destroyed the residence.
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United Prom
Cambridge
Mass
Lester
Ernest
Warren
Leslie Twombly
The Most Popular Picture Theaters of Today
A promotional piece extols modern cinemas as top entertainment. It highlights stars like Ralph Ince Constance Talmadge and William Faversham, praising film sets scenery and big city productions. It notes new Chicago venues Roosevelt Palace and Senate as exceptional picture houses. The Servant in the House is being repeated at Princess.
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Ralph Ince
Abraham Lincoln
Constance Talmadge
Sean
May
William Faversham
Roosevelt
Palace
Senate
Chicago
Prin.haben
Proposed tax plan shifts and higher rates debated in Congress
Washington sources indicate leaders of the house ways and means committee pursue broad tax changes. projections show a possible $5.5 billion annual bill with per capita taxes near $330, while a $4 billion target remains debated. changes include repealing excess profits tax and boosting tobacco and liquor levies.
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Washington, D. C
America
House
Wars and Means Committee
Jet
Will Demand Surrender of Slacker Bergdoll
Formal demand on Germany for the return of the draft dodger Bergdoll will be among the first communications to Berlin after peace is declared according to the House committee investigating the Bergdoll matter. A Moose dance is set for I O O F hall on Wednesday May 11.
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Vey United Press
Finois
Washington
D. C
Germany
Cleveland
Berlin
House
Repair Work for Electric Company Completed
Frank Conley stated that repair work on electric service lines and street lighting has been completed. The company spent a large sum, and several months of profit are needed to recover. Attention now turns to ornamental street lighting systems and remaining, smaller repairs.
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Frank Conley
Can
De Kalb Doctor Starts On Tour Through State
Dr J M Riverett departs DeKalb for Springfield on Sunday afternoon and will tour the state this week inspecting tuberculosis facilities. The trip, termed a tuberculosis pil grammar, includes superintendents and state association officials among inspectors. Springfield was the first stop, outlining how county institutions operate the system.
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DE Kalb
JM. Rverett
Orn Amen 4 Stone at Hospital Progress
Week into the project the work advances with material arriving late in the week. Completion hinges on timely delivery of needed items. if all materials arrive on schedule, the building should be completed quickly.
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Sielaf & Werdhersie
Carlo Af
Will Help Defendant in Stillman Divorce Case
United Press reports Zaida Ben Youseff, former society photographer, arrived in New York from England to aid Mrs. James A. Stillman’s divorce case. She studied Stillman’s portrait and hurried back after learning of the suit. Lawyers plan inquiries in Canada about 1918 meetings near Grande Anse at the Stillman farm.
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United Press
New York
Zaida Ben Youseff
England
James A. Stillman
Datter
Stillman
Miss Ben Youseff
United States
Jomas San
Mrs. Stillman
M Stillman
Paris
Piano Box Detours Jack Cook Across Fourth Street
Jack Cook’s rushed trip ended with a piano box detaching from his wagon on North Fourth street. The box flew into the air near the car barns switch, drawing attention from fire station watchers. Police and firefighters pursued, but Cook returned to recover his property, moving away with the box still aboard.
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Jack Cook
Fourth Street
Cook
North Fourth Street
Jace
Tax Free Bonds blamed for high rates at utilities
Washington May 10 Tax exempt securities are cited as a cause of high street car fares electric lights and state utility costs Philip Dodson of Philadelphia testifying for the American Electric Railway Association American Gas Association and National Electric Light Association said public utility bonds must pay higher interest to compete with tax exempt bonds This raises utility operating costs and warns of reforms during revenue bill hearings
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Washington, D. C
Philip Dodgaen
Philadelphia
Senate
Dodson
American Electric Railway Association
American Gas Association
National Electric Light Association
Dodgson
Primer of City Planning or What is a City Plan
A city plan is a scheme for future development based on a study of current conditions and forecasts. A qualified city planner, often an architect, engineer, and businessman, develops plans with costs ranging from 2000 to 7500 dollars depending on detail. planning aims for convenience, order, sanitary conditions, and potential beauty. It costs as much as needed over coming decades, but pays by saving expenditures, attracting families and industry, and reducing taxes through efficient growth.
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DeKalb
Ciy
Dr.Kalb
Sherman Stock Old Favorites Here for Week
DeKalb's Sherman Stock company returns to the city this week and opens a week's engagement in Harsh auditorium after recent tent performances. The company draws packed houses and, aided by favorable weather, should attract large crowds nightly, with many locals admiring their work.
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Sherman
DeKalb
Olrthorites
Sherman Stock Company
Dentists Open Ill. State Dental Convention at Peoria
United Press reports the Illinois State Dental Society holds a three day convention in Peoria starting today with clinics and talks by Drs. MacRoyle Winter Hartzell Geis and Monson. Dentists may plan to hold next convention in Springfield. Stores to close Thursday noon May 19th prompting clerk relief.
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United Press
Peoria
Illinois State Dental Society
Springfield
Robert B. MacRoyle
Chicago
George B. Winter
St Louis
Thomas B. Hartzell
Minneano
Income Tax Proposal Moves in State Legislature
Springfield May 10 The state administration introduced a state income tax bill with rates of one percent under 10000 two percent to 50000 and three percent over 50000 along with exemptions for single and family filers and additional allowances for dependents under 18 The bill also empowers the state tax commission to hire agents. Senate debate over the Lantz board of trade bill delayed action to 4 pm and divided opinions on postponement. St Clair county will receive 84210.92 for road work as the highways division approved the county's project and appropriations may be adjusted on second reading.
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United Press
Springfield
C. A. Young
House Revenue Committee
State Tax Commission
Senate
Lantz Board of Trade
Swedish Mission Youth Visit Batavia For Get Together
Swedish Mission youths from Moline Galesburg Princeton Rockford and De Kalb gathered in Batavia for a weekend to strengthen ties and share district church work. Delegates described local efforts aiding the Princeton orphans home and home missionary fund while a new $25 000 church foundation nears completion in Batavia.
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Batavia
Mmlinois
Moline
Gales-|uers
Princeton
Rockford
de| Kal
Messrs
Blind Boone to Perform at First Baptist Church
Blind Boone, hailed as the world’s greatest living musical prodigy, will give a concert at the First Baptist church on Wednesday evening May 11. He will be assisted by soprano Mrs Marguerite Day, whose recitals have earned high praise from DeKalb’s musical figures.
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Blind Boone
First Baptist Church
DeKalb
Boone
Marguerite Day
Miss Day
Horse Stolen From Boy Reported By DeKalb Police
DeKalb police report horse thieves at work in the country. A saddle horse was stolen from a barn at Amboy during the night. Description circulated to authorities within 75 miles. If the horse is sold, the thieves are likely to be apprehended.
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DeKalb
Amboy
The Servant in the House at the Princess Tonight
Readers who missed the special attraction can still see The Servant in the House at the Princess tonight with shows at 7 30 and 9 16 offering final performances.
Britain Again Facing Strike of Its Workers
United Press reports renewed danger of industrial action in Great Britain as transport workers threaten to strike amid union meetings. Government orders Caledonian railway to carry out duties after non union coal handling dispute, raising fears of a general industry tie up. Emergency preparations including defense corps and food and fuel supply measures are being readied. Thousands of volunteers and soldiers are in mining areas as precaution.
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United Press
London
England
Great Britain
Bob” Williams
Transport Workers
Caledonian Road
Scotland
Student Will Pay For Light Broken In Fun
A Sycamore student practicing for the baseball team broke an electric street light while waiting for a streetcar. The DeKalb Sycamore Electric plant maintains the light. He was observed, reported to the car crew, and will be asked to cover repair costs.
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Sycamore
DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Company
Attack on Propaganda Marks Senate Railroads Hearing
Washington May 10 An attack on propaganda for lower freight rates began the Senate interstate commerce committee probe into railroads. Julius Kruttschnitt, Southern Pacific chair, blamed general deflation for business slump and middlemen for rate agitation. He urged reforms including toll regulation, inland waterway funding, and keeping government out of ship operations.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Julius Kruttschnitt
Southern Pacific
Kruttschniter
Panama Canal
Resignation of Illinois Agricultural Association Official
Springfield May 10 United Press reports the resignation of William G Eckhardt of De Kalb director of the grain marketing department. The executive committee accepted the resignation and will likely name a successor at the June meeting.
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William G. Eckhardt
de. Kalb
Illinois Agricultural Association
Ohio Man Is Named to Represent Harding
Walter F. Brown of Toledo is chosen personal representative of President Harding on the legislative commission reorganizing government departments. Announcement from Washington indicates the assignment aims to streamline agency structure and proceedings.
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Ohio
Harding
United Press
Washington, D. C
Walter F. Brown
Toledo
Legislative Commission
Opposition in Reichstag over allied ultimatum grows
Berlin reports show Democrats and Volkspartei at odds with Majority Socialists on the allied demands. If Democrats oppose, invasion could proceed as planned. Berlin hints a new cabinet and Hall Logi as potential chancellor. Paris dispatches say Germany likely to sign, while French plans for invasion are detailed and troops mobilize toward the Ruhr. Cardinal DuBois Biren’s letter urges France’s patience but justice. Enthusism rises among troops at Dusseldorf and border arrivals continue.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Reichstag
Democrats
Volkspartei
L A. m
Volkspartel
Hall Logi
Russia
Paris
Ice
Quai d'Orsay
Ruhr
DuBois Biren
Cologne
France
Dusseldorf
Apollo pianos praised by DeKalb dealer in 1921 letter
E J Wiswall writes to DeKalb Chronicle praising Apollo Piano Company as the best piano of today. He cites Platte Music of DeKalb as saying Apollo’s sales and operations, with 75 employees and one million dollars yearly, support growth in Los Angeles. He predicts Apollo becoming a major local industry asset.
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Los Angeles
Cal
DeKalb Chronicle
Apollo Piano Company
DeKalb
Apollo Dealer
Apollo Company
Platte Music Company
Platte
Apollo
Apollos
Crilers
Knabe
Chickering
Steinway and
Kimball
E. J. Wiswall
Local Stores Plan Thursday Afternoon Closures This Summer
Local business men favor closing Thursday afternoons during the summer. About 56 local establishments are on the list to close, with a formal statement to be published soon.
Legion entertains Women’s Auxiliary at Vassar Swiss rooms
The American Legion hosts the Women’s Auxiliary at the Vassar Swiss rooms tonight at 8:30 p.m. All attendees urged to attend.
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American Legion the Legion
Women’s Auxiliary
Vassar Swiss Rooms
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