De Kalb County Sunday School Convention At Sandwich
The De Kalb County Sunday School Association holds its annual convention Friday and Saturday at the Moderated Church in Sandwich. Delegates from across the county attend to promote 100 percent Sunday schools with sessions, talks, and reports on Sunday school work, administration, and education.
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de Kar County Sunday School Association
Sandwich
Hes
Ralph McAlister
Pranks Township
Alvin Sandall
Sycamore
Lake Geneva
Aurora
DeKalb
Anscom
Phillip Swanson Attends Delco Meeting in Rockford
Phillip Swanson attended the Delco light convention at Modern Appliance quarters in Rockford for the Rockford district salesmen. He notes the district sold 160 percent more business than any other district in the United States and says the convention was well attended with valuable information for salesmen. Modern Appliance Company, dealers for Heico in this territory, have sold about $00 Lighting prints in the arrondissement.
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Phil Swanson
DELCO
Phillip Swanson
pDelco
Modern
Rockford
Swanson
United States
Heico
Arritory
Triangle tragedy ends in jealous murder at Elgin
Mrs Henry C. Fredes of Elgin testified at a coroner's inquest how she obtained an automatic revolver and trained to shoot tolerably straight before fatally shooting her husband, Frederick, secretary of the Elgin Granite Works, seven times. She notified police and was ordered held to the grand jury.
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Henry C. Fredes
Elgin
Elgin Granite Works
Frederick
Wrmenians Seek Real Peace Negotiations
A Constantinople dispatch says Armenians have asked their government to end hostilities and begin negotiations for a settlement to the ongoing conflict.
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Unmea
Tess
London
Eng
Constantinople
West Chicago Man Killed by Train Near Wheaton
Karl Manas of West Chicago, 36, was struck by a Chicago and North Western passenger train near Wheaton last evening and died at Colonial hospital. An inquest is planned for this afternoon at Norris funeral parlors, West Chicago. He suffered internal injuries and severe bruises and lacerations, and did not regain consciousness after the accident while waiting on a depot curb.
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Geneva
Karl Manas
West Chicago
Chicago and North Western
Wheaton
Colonial Hospital
Norris
Mahar
Reed Brooks Stricken With Appendicitis
Much grieved this morning as Reed Brooks son of Mrs Mertie Brooks was stricken with appendicitis last evening. He was rushed to the city hospital and operated on at once. His condition today is serious with complications feared, doctors working to aid him while friends await hopeful news.
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Reed Brooks
Mertie Brooks
Reeser
Lowden in the Saddle at Illinois Conventions
United Press report from Springfield notes the Republican and Democratic state conventions adjourned until noon September 21. Republicans praised Governor Frank O. Lowden’s leadership and pledged actions against Chicago Mayor Thompson, while Democrats showed no dissension. Women delegates were notable as male delegates quoted travel conflicts to San Francisco opened more female representation.
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United Press
Springfield
University of Illnois
Frank O} Lowden
Illinois G. O. P
Lowdon
Thompson
Arate
Chicago
San Francisco
Public Program for 12th Federation of Woman's Club
The public is invited to attend the Federation of Woman's Club convention at the Methodist church on Thursday and Friday. Members and nonmembers may attend with speeches on current topics. Opening session is Thursday at 1 15 PM with programs Thursday evening and Friday sessions. A detailed musical program will be published later.
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Federation of Woman's Club
Methodist Church
Woman's Club
Straw hats return as signs of spring on heads
The old straw hat makes a comeback signaling spring as rural derbys draw attention. Despite today’s chill keeping hats off, wearers intend to keep the tradition alive and not store them away.
Wilson complains of British fleet handling in war end
United Press reports President Wilson criticized Great Britain's naval management during the war, telling the fleet at Yorktown that British replies to American proposals had shown a lack of readiness. Secretary Daniels told a Senate committee the remarks reflected long-standing concerns about preparedness and Navy policy prior to US entry.
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Washington
Wilson
Great Britain
Daniels
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
United States
Yorktown
Tnmitls
Navy Department
County School Heads Stay Elective in Counties
Springfield May 11 County superintendents of schools remain elective officers of their counties. The constitutional convention today refused to adopt a motion that would have allowed appointment of county superintendents. Cook County delegates generally supported efforts to appoint such officials during debate on the educational article.
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Springfield
Cook County
No Chance for Railroads to Return to Owners
London May 11 There is no immediate prospect of British owned railways in Mexico being returned to their owners. Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Harmsworth told the House of Commons yesterday. The Mexican situation was given considerable attention. The Telegraph foresees difficulty for the United States in deciding whether it ought to intervene.
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London
Eng
Mexico
Harmsworth
House of Commons
Telegraph
United States
James Hope Improves After Appendicitis Operation
Mr and Mrs W Hopes report their son James in Astoria Oregon is able to be up and about again after an appendicitis operation a couple of weeks ago. DeKalb relatives had been worried about his recovery for several days.
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W. 4
Hope
James
Astoria
Oregon
William Dean Howells Dies in New York at 74
William Dean Howells, famed novelist and critic, died last night at his home in New York after an influenza illness that began last winter. He was 74. The funeral will be held Wednesday.
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Svenue Creme
New York
N. Y
William Dean Howels
Howells
Closing plan meets snag on the main stem
Merchants debate a proposed Thursday mercantile holiday as some oppose any closure while others fear loss of out of town trade. Observers compare the plan to daylight saving, arguing it risks business and favors rivals remaining open.
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Ceatlooey
Wire Crew Makes Rapid Progress Near DeKalb
The Western Union repair crew on the railroad east of here has advanced quickly and is well cared for with sleeping, dining, and pad work cars. Work around DeKalb should finish soon, with a move west planned in about two weeks. The section extends west to Rochetle.
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Western Union
Shortland
DeKalb
Rochetle
Rogfers Held Up Again When Rain Starts
The Normal school workers are out of work today due to rain making the roof unsteady. A man named Rogfers attempted to steal work, but the others chose to leave and return later, arriving only last week.
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Rogfers
Creamery Plant Receives Car To Relieve Transport Delays
After two weeks of shutdown due to car shortages the Creamery packing concern found relief when a car was spotted at the fair story last night. The shipping department will load the car for Cambridge Massachusetts and dispatch it immediately.
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Creamery Packidee
Cambridge
Mass
International chamber of commerce to organize in London
British and American representatives plan to meet in London on May 13 to organize and draft a constitution for an international chamber of commerce. The body aims to facilitate commercial intercourse between Britain and the United States.
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London
England
Chamber of Commerce
Odd Fellows Meet For Degree Work
Odd Fellows held a regular meeting last evening and conferred the second degree on candidates. Next Monday they will exemplify the third degree on several members.
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Odd Fellows
Tein
Peace moves in Siberia reduce Japanese force at Vladivostok
United Press reports May 11 that an agreement likely to withdraw about ten thousand Japanese troops from the Vladivostok region and evacuate Japanese and Soviet authorities is near. A neutral zone will be set along the road from Vladivostok to Kierarey, easing potential conflict between Japanese and Russians.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Laran
Siberia
Vindiivostok
Vindivostok
Viadivostok
Vladivostok
Kierarey
Women Cut Big Figure Now In Party Line Up
Washington May 11 Leaders of both parties announce a nationwide push to mobilize 20,060,000 women for the next election contingent on ratification of the suffrage amendment. Parties expand national committees and allocate campaign funds. The president has appointed several women to key government posts.
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Washington
D.C
Te Cmpaign
Senate ready 10 block late appointment
Washington May 11 Republican leaders plan to block Wilson nominations in this term. Several key posts await action including Interstate Commerce Commission members and the Turkish Commission. Morgenthau to be ambassador to Mexico is among pending appointments.
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Senate
Hyvanna
Washington
D. C
Wilson
Interetate Com jWmeree
Turk Commision
Fenry Morgenttan
Mexico
Cadets Set For Big Day At Wael School Event
A Saturday program at Wael school will feature cadets competing among different groups. Officials expect a show of skill in a field event style format with leaders from the corps and local sponsors.
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Wael School
Dufferom
Piscons
Phen
Independent Gas Supply Delayed for Week by Tank Shortage
Independent dealers report reduced gas shipments as Standard Oil supplies still lag. Disruptions stretch for a week, with three gallon lots issued sporadically. Officials warn extended delays may continue into the next week.
Anarchist Ark Debate Delayed By Constantinople Hold
Washington May 1 The sending of another Soviet Ark to Russia with a shipment of undesirable aliens has been blocked temporarily by the refusal of authorities at Constantinople to allow a transfer of radicals there Chairman Johnson of the House immigration committee told the house today
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Washington, C
Russia
Constantinople
Johnson
House Immigration Commenta
House
Cabinet Meets With the President Today
President Wilson summoned his cabinet to a 2:00 PM meeting this afternoon in Washington. United Press reports the session aims to discuss ongoing policy issues and administrative priorities at the national level.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Militia Meet Tonight for Reg Drill at the Armory
Company M will hold its regular drill tonight at the Armory. All eligible men are urged to attend as business will be taken up and the cadets may challenge in rifle practice.
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Company M
Girl undergoes appendicitis operation at City Hospital
Miss Lillie Ekstrom was operated on for appendicitis at City Hospital this morning. Evening report stated the patient’s condition is favorable for immediate recovery, bringing relief to anxious friends.
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Lillie Ekstrom
Haish School Seizes Lead With Rival in City League
Haish School beat Ellwood School last night to move ahead in the city trade school baseball league. The teams had been tied before this decisive game, which produced a real ball contest. Chronicle Want Ad.
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Haish School
Ellwood School
Swanson Funeral Held at Swedish Lutheran Church
Funeral for John Swanson was held yesterday from the family home in Sycamore. The service moved to the Swedish Lutheran church at two o'clock with Dr. Okerstrom officiating.
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Swanson
John Swanson
Sycamore “Ail
Swedish Lutheran Church
Dr. Okerstrom
What World You Do Madivine Traverse at The Star
William Fox presents What World You Do a denison clift story. Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran star in Bungle Bungalows a wartime comedy. International News features pictures taken aboard the raider Moewe during submarine warfare. Performances at 7 30 and 9 00. Adults 20c Children 10c war tax included.
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William Fox
Normal Team Faces Aurora College In Tight Showdown
Normal meets Aurora College in a hall game tomorrow night. The Aurora squad is described as one of the strongest this season and the locals aim to extend their flawless record after winning every game so far.
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Normal
Hall
Aurora College
Aurora
Uhat
Sesson
Reserve Tickets for Legion Show at Still’s Le Store
The American Legion hosts a show at Still’s Le Store with 250 reserved seats. Tickets are sold at soda fountains and aim to fill the venue when the chart opens to support Legion funds.
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Still
American Legion
Factory Sold On Interurban Line To Plainfield Man
The Interstate Realty Company announced the sale of the vacant factory building on the DeKalb and Sycamore Interurban electric line. John Fern of Plainfield purchases from Big Six Cereal, with immediate possession expected. Plot use uncertain, but local hopes rise for industrial revival and a deal potentially over $50,000 forthcoming by the buyers.
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Interstate Realty Company
DeKalb and Sycamore
For
Cra
Property Sales Shake Up City Neighborhood
Several property sales occurred recently in the city. The Mrocsi Callin house on North Fourth Street was bought by the O'Brien children who had been living nearby in the Sorensen Carl Sun property at the corner of Louis and Main. The Hallo family, Mr. and Mrs. Chaim Hallo, are connected to a pipe project at that location. Robert Ferguson purchased the AWG Remeds horse on South Seventh Street from Mr. and Mrs. Jona McCann.
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Ates
Wilh Pirte & Wile
Nor Thobe
Mrocsi Callin
North
Vourth Stro
O'Brien
Sorensen-Carl- Sun
Loouat
Chaim Hallo
Passion Pea
Robert Fergueon
AWG
Jota McCann
Window shatters in bakery storefront during removal
A storefront window at the Federal Bakery location broke into small pieces while workers tried to remove the old glass afternoon. The owner planned a replacement after the crack worsening, and the window is now boarded up awaiting a new pane.
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Federal
Sugar ration urged for luxury goods by Capper
Washington May 11 senator Capper says consumers should appeal to President Wilson to ration sugar for candy and soft drink makers. Hoover suggested the plan. Capper notes Wilson controls sugar through the Sugar Equalization Board but questions whether the president grasps the shortage’s severity.
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Nomenre
Washington, D.C
Wilson
Capper
Kaushe
Herbert Hoover
Sugar Equalation Board
Bonus Bill Expected To Pass House Next Week
Washington May 11 the revised goldier bonus bill will be passed by the house not later than next week. Chairman Fordney of Michigan of the ways and means committee declined today. Final enactment by the senate is 7% impossible before the convention recess according to present indications.
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Washington, D. C
House
Fordney
Michigan
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
New Head Named for the Bureau of Commerce
President Wilson nominated Roy M MacHiee of New York to be director of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce. MacHiwee had been first assistant director of the Forest Service under Philip Kennedy, who resigned.
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Amen Er
Washington, J
Wilson
Roy 8. MacHiwee
New York
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
MacHiwee
Forest
Philip Kennedy
Elis Lodge Regular Meeting Ends Early
The Elis Lodge held its regular meeting with few attendees. Exalted Ruler Joe Chambers was absent, chairing by Eliswouh Renan who rushed the meeting to an early close. Regular lodge business passed. Notice of Dame at Bleetrie Park Wednesday May 12 with Elgin orchestra 1338.
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Ells
Elis
Wenally
Breause
Joe Chambers
Eliswouh Renan
Bleetrie Park
Elgin Orchestra
Costly Blaze Destroys Veale Farm Barns Near Malta
Fire destroyed two barns and farm equipment on Clyde Veale’s farm three miles south of Malta. Hay oats and other contents burned after a rapid start, with flames visible seven miles away. Chief McEvoy and local volunteers arrived with extinguishers but could not stop the blaze.
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Clyde Veale
Malta
McEvoy
Legion Drive Adds Fifty New Members
The American Legion drive to enlist nonmembers among ex service men yielded fifty new members at the Legion meeting last night. The report notes not all eligible men joined, but many will realize the value of membership and respond in time.
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American Legion
Legion
Wilson Act Is Mistake Blames Wilson on League Issue
Senator McCumber of North Dakota labels President Wilsons stand on the League of Nations a colossal blunder in the Knox peace resolution debate. He pins the error on the administration and warns it will dominate the presidential campaign as Lodge presses for a Senate vote, hoping for action late this week.
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United Press
Washington, D
League of Nations
McCumber
North Dakota
Senate
Knox
Wilson
Henry Cabot Lodge
Tige
Underwood Faces Tight Primary Fight in Alabama
Birmingham May 11 Os car W. Underwood, Senate minority leader, faced a close state primary with rival L. Breck Munsgrove, a wealthy coal operator. William Jennings Bryan campaigned to defeat Underwood, labeling him a threat to prohibition.
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United Press
Birmingham
Ala
Oscar W. Underwood
Senate
L. Breck Munsgrove
William Jennings Bryan
Underwood
Canada to Have Own Minister to This Nation
Ottawa May 11 United Press report Canada will have its own minister to Washington to deal directly with U S authorities under the direction of the dominion government. Sir George Foster announced in the house of commons that arrangements have been made between the British and Canadian governments for the appointment.
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Ottawa
Canada
Washington
United States
Hall of
House of Commons
George Foster
Drastic Step Taken to Stop French Strike
Paris May 11 dissolution of the Federation of Labor was ordered by the council of ministers as a direct result of the revolutionary strike. The measure was viewed as more drastic than the mobilization of railway workers ordered when the republic faced a general railway strike.
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Paris
France
Federation of Labor Wa
Council of Ministers
Dr Cheney on Inspection Tour at Mattoon
Dr C L Cheney assistant surgeon general on the staff of the department commander of the Odd Fellows is at Mattoon this week on business. The staff annually inspects the old people's home at Mattoon and the orphanage at Lincoln Illinois, and Dr Cheney recently appointed to the new position is with the party.
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L. Cheney
Odd Fellows Organization
Matoon
Lincoln
Cheney
Start Upon New Regime In Mexico Amid Obregon Rise
Washington reports Mexico begins reconstruction as Obregon rebels form a provisional government in Sonora. Carranza overthrown, de La Huerta to head provisional cabinet, with Obregon a likely candidate for regular presidency. Rebels seek unity, stability, and protection of foreign interests.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
State Department
Carranza
Gonzales
Obrega
Mexico City
Federal District
Sonora
de la Huerta
Willontinue
Obregon
Fl Paso
Texas
Caranza
Roberto Pasquera
Revolutionary Government of
United Press
Masons Schedule Special Meeting for Initiation
The Blue Lodge of the Masonic order will hold a special meeting tomorrow night at 7:30 to initiate several new candidates. All eligible members are urged to attend due to the significance of the gathering.
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Blue Lodge
The
Catholic Church Ends 40 Hours Devotion at St Marys
Special services begin Sunday morning at the late mass and end today marking the 40 hours devotion at St Marys Church. Unusually large attendance has been present at all services.
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Catholic Church
St. Marys Church
Is Given Discharge From the Militia Springfield
Private Ira BR Ward of Company M DeKalb received an honorable discharge from the militia for removal from the state Adjutant General Dickson announced today in Springfield May 11 Special to the Chronicle
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Springfield
Chronicle
Ira BR. Ward
DeKalb
Dickson
Trotsky Directs Red Troops on Polish Front
United Press dispatch from London reports Leon Trotsky has gone to the Polish front and directs the Soviet defense against the Polish Ukrainian offensive near Moscow. The weather section notes showers in Illinois with cooler conditions inland tonight and Wednesday.
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Trotsky
United Press
London
England
Leon Trotsky
Moscow
Illinois
Anderson Bros Sale Settlement Notice
Announcement that Anderson Bros notes the sale of their business to Kraft Nelson Swanson Co and requests all indebted customers to call at the store to settle accounts so they can close their books.
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Kraft, Nelson, Swanson Co
Anderson Bros
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Triangle
Northwestern
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Womans’ Club
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Board For Foreign Trade
Japan
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Plainfield
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