Illinois Senate Advances Multiple Tax Measures
Springfield May 1 The Illinois Senate sent the University of Illinois 10 500 000 appropriation bill to second reading The state administration bill boosting the tax commission from three to seven members was favorably reported A new bill would extend supervisory power to all real and personal property The Sadler constitutional amendment to allow municipalities to operate utilities was reported without recommendation The Wright bill would extend relief to World War I veterans and families The house revenue committee favored Chicago Cook County West Park and downstate city tax rates With exemptions for playgrounds coliseums and other public benefits the downstate rate remains near prior levels but with new tax carveouts The measure aims to create a separate tax bill for these camps and could raise rates downstate Next week the house will take second reading and consider amendments
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Uaitedd Bee
Springfield
Senate
University of Iinois
House
State Administration
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Sadler
Senate Public Utilities Committee
House Revenue
Chicago
Cook County
West Park
Downstate
Board makes semianual trip to DeKalb
The American Steel & Wire board conducted a regular semiannual inspection tour across the United States. In DeKalb inspectors reported satisfactory findings due to efficient superintendents and aides, followed by dinner at the Fell restaurant. Attending were W. P. Palmer president and others including Miller, Frank Bane, HH. Baldwin, A. Garry, E. Boley, EK. FE. Stone, W. C. Davis, W. L. Hayes, Guy Peters, and John Moss among district and department managers.
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American Steel & Wire Company
United States
DeKalb
W. P. Palmer
Miller
Gene
Frank Bane
HH. Baldwin
O. Dept
A. Garry
Hommes
Tressurer
E. Boley
EK. FE. Stone
Sene
W. C. Davis
W. L. Hayes
Ager
Chicazoo
Guy Peters
Pittsburgh
John Moss
Maniecer
Worcester
HD. Thompson
Chicago
SV. Tener
Accident and Pension Department
Bonds Found in Clergyman's Coal Shed in Indiana
In Cage near Gary Indiana bonds valued at Liberty bonds stolen in a nationwide mail robbery were found secreted in Reverend Garrick's coal shed. Captain Porter federal inspector said Garrick claimed he was duped into accepting the bonds. He was to be arraigned before a United States Commissioner.
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Cage
Ind
Gary
Captain Porter
Garrick
United States
Nathan
Porter Sail
City Plan Topic at Rotary Meeting in DeKalb
DeKalb Rotarians gathered at the Hotel for a near full turnout to hear P. N Joslin discuss the better city plan movement. Members reported interest in city beautiful projects and noted little other business was transacted at the meeting.
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Gathe DeKalb
P. N Joslin
Constance Iammage's Latest Play at Princes Tonight
Chronicle want ads claim results as Constance Iammage presents Good References on stage at Princes tonight. The review notes a sharp wit and timely satire with strong dialogue and ensemble chemistry among the cast.
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Constance
Knights of Columbus session in Joliet productive and hopeful
John Ryan presided as Joe Hart as local delegates gathered for the state meeting of the Knights of Columbus held in Joliet. Edward Howlihan was reappointed state deputy by acclamation, with Bishop Muldoon delivering the address and praising past work. Officers elected included Muldoon as president, Henry J. Gibbons state advocate, and Edward deputy, among others. Delegates to the San Francisco convention were named from Joliet, Chicago, and nearby cities. The bishop commended the order's hospital work for veterans and outlined plans for the coming year, with most delegates returning home fulfilled by the event.
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John Ryan
Joe Hart
Knights of Columbus
Big Catherine
Order
Knw
Edward Howlihan
DeKalb &. C*s
Bishop Muldoon
Muldoon
Barkford
Sir Sonlaing Edward
Henry J. Erelurys
S. W. Tine
A. Gibbons
Janes Coen
San Pranciaco
Ausu
Mate J. Brady
Joliet
Michael J. Howlett
Jeremiah Kennally
Michael J. Garety
Chicago
Ev. H
Frank J. Quinn
Tag Day Saturday Benefit for City Hospital
Constance Talmadge stars in Godly References at the Princess with showings at 7 and 9 10. Performances Saturday night promote a hospital fundraiser.
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Benefit City Hospital
Constance Talmadge
New German Regime Hails Debt Pledge and Cabinet Shifts
Berlin reports Julius Wirth presses to complete a hastily formed cabinet as he vows to honor Germanys wartime debts. He seeks strong ministers to relieve him of duties including foreign minister and posts for others, promising deeds over words and to meet obligations to the Allies within capability.
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Berlin
Germany
Julius Wirth
Wirth
Finley Defends College Folk Against Criticism
Urbana Illinois May 12 Criticism of college men and women is too rosy. The writer argues they are not more ignorant than many social critics who claim they are informed on topics of special interest. A silk merchant cites ignorance of Chinese geography yet is ignorant on matters outside his trade.
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Urbana
China
Poles in Silesian Riot Routed by German Forces
Polish insurgents suffered heavy losses while attempting to seize the upper Silesian town of Kosei from German and Italian troops. Dispatches report many killed and wounded and talks of armistice as mine owners return. Officials fear threats to blow up mines if insurgents stay.
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Berlin
Germany
Upper Silesian
Kosei
Diaparches
Anx
Senrman
Upper
Emergency Tariff Bill in Hands of Conference
Washington May 12 emergency tariff bill in hands of house and senate conferees today. It passed the senate July? without amendment except those by the senate finance committee. The vote was 68 to 23. St Marys City and Rural Linen League Sate K of C Hall May 4 1921. Baking and Fancy Goods Sale items listed to raise funds for linen purchase for the new St Marys hospital.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
St. Mary's City
Bright Lad Leonard Pred Dies of Double Pneumonia
Leonard Pred born August 8 1907 in Galt TL died from double pneumonia after illness began days earlier. He lived in DeKalb and Rochelle area. funeral plans uncertain with government delay. interment Morrison. Family and friends mourn his loss while awaiting final arrangements.
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Treath
FF W Bull
East Lincoln
Histiway
Leonard Pred
Ticie
Leonard
Galt
Fulta
Rachelle
DeKalb
Bull
North Western
Signal Department
Morrison
Ami Myre
Rochelle
Expect Flood of Immigrants To Our Shores
New York May 12 The United States faces a tidal wave of Europeans seeking to enter before new test immigration laws take effect Commissioner Frede Wallace said in an interview with United Press The rush may become a race between citizens and applicants European reports show many planning to move within a year Officials in southern ports already report surges in passport applications The peak immigrant intake reached 218,000 in 1914 dropped during wartime and rose to about 400,000 last year
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New York
N. Y
United States
Frede A. Wallace
United Press Today
Contess
Europe
America
Stolen Ties Recovered by Railroad Man
Howard Beatton of the North Western confronted thieves who had removed ties and planks at a railroad crossing. A pile of tires was left nearby and a watchman stood guard while thieves moved material, then Beatton arrived and the men fled, with some ties replaced after investigation.
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Howard Beatton
North Western
Tooth Street
Amd
Bratton
Howeve
Tenth Street
Ber
Fiee
Weeatset
Tin Cans Along Creek Bank Spark Town Concern
Residents discuss ongoing littering along the creek bank near Annie's Woods. Commissioner Goodison posted signs. watchers monitor for violations. Offenders face prosecution as authorities push to beautify the area and curb dumping.
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Annie's Woors
Goodison
Accused Woman Of Wholesale Murder Spree
Los Angeles May 12 A 28 year old former Los Angeles cafe waitress Mrs Leda Southard is accused of poisoning four husbands with arsenic. Arrested in Honolulu she allegedly killed two husbands in Missouri one in Butte Montana and two in Twin Falls Idaho. She reportedly collected about 1000000 in life insurance.
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Tite Be
Los Angeles
Calif
Leda Southard
Wis
Honolulu
Eet
Southard
Missouri
Butte
Twin Malls
Idaho
Redmonds Travel to Batavia for Last Rites
Mr and Mrs Terry Redmond traveled to Batavia to attend the last services for Mrs Bailey, a relative of Mrs Redmond. The couple left this morning by auto from their home and planned to return late this evening.
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Terry Redmond
Batavia
Redmond
Bailey
Kane County
Judson Brenner's Town Suffers Massive Fire
May 12 Youngstown report: a fire in a lumber yard caused about 1.5 million dollars in damages. It disrupted railroad and traction lines for over five hours and left many people homeless. The blaze began in a lumber yard and spread quickly across the area.
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Corneal Press
Youngstown
Ohio
Dixon Man Loses Auto In Night Theft
John Duffy of Dixon, a dealer in Oldsmobiles, reported his car stolen while visiting a button factory last night. Authorities nationwide were alerted and DeRhall Police are searching for the Oldport models aid career a dealers Jieemse, with notes to identify the vehicle.
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John Duffy
Dixon
Button
Oldport
De Kalb Woman Visits Sick Brother in Nebraska
Mrs. R. C. Milburn of East Lincoln Highway left De Kalb today for Sidney Nebraska to visit her brother Ned Sager who has been ill for several days and whose condition became serious yesterday relatives were notified friends hope for improvement upon her arrival at his bedside
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R. C. Milburn
East Lincoln Highway
Sidney
Nebr
Auto Accident on North Fourth Street Night
Report shows Albert Engstrom while driving home last night collided with Lawrence Duffy’s car. Duffy’s vehicle stood near the curb at 612 North Fourth Street. Engstrom could not explain the crash. Illinois weather: generally fair tonight and Friday, slightly cooler in the north. Also noting a big dance at the I O O F hall Thursday night with Patriarchs Militant. admission 50 cents including tax. crowd of 138 expected.
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Aeport
Albert Engstrom
Wrence Duffy Duffy
North Fourth Street
Ilinois
I. O. O. F. Hall
Patriarchs
Ward Boss D'Andrea Die in Ambush Feud
Tony d'Andrea known as Little Italy chieftain of Chicago's Bloody 19th ward died from 11 gunshots in an ambush linked to a months long political feud. Ty Andrea, reported dying yesterday, faced guards and a potential Black Hand plot amid rival factions and threats to successors in the Nderman race.
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Unnolted
Chicago
Tony d’Andrea
Tony d'Andrea
Little Italy
Ty Andrea
Diamond Joe
Andrea
Stephen Malido
Lath
Bank Officers Robbed by Five Bandits in Chicago
Five bandits robbed Carl Laver, a bank messenger, and William S. Lusk, a policeman, securing 7000 dollars. They were transporting payroll to Stein Sitzberger and Erman Co. The criminals used a ladder and pail accomplice disguise, struck the victims, and fled in an automobile.
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United Press
Chicago
Carl Laver
State Commercial and Savings Bank
William S. Lusk
Lever and Lusk
Stein Sitzberger & Erman Company
Lauer
Warren Bagge Getting Along Fine at Present
William Bagge of Mar vin and Bage says his son Warren is improving at the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago after months of illness. Surgeons are treating the infection and he hopes to bring him home soon, though no date is set.
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William Bagge
Marvin & Bage
Warren
Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
Bagg
Republicans in Senate Not Agitated Despite Dispute
Washington May 12 President Harding was assured by Senate Republican leaders that reports of dissension over American reentry to the councils of the allies are unfounded and that no number of Republican senators are disturbed. Senator Lodge and Senator Curtis called at the White House to convey the reassurance personally.
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United F
Washington, D. C
Harding
Senate
Ted
Lodge
Curtis
White House
Heitler to Inform on Prohibition Agents in Booze Ring
In Chicago on May 12 Judge Evans ordered Hatter and co defendants to prepare a statement stating whether they will involve prohibition agents in a million dollar whiskey ring. Heitler and five co defendants faced sentencing today. three received $2000 fines.
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United
Chicago
Mike de Pike
Hatter
Boozener
Evans
Heitler
Heiller
Sandwich Man Visits DeKalb Before Coliseum Shows
Leroy Sawyer formerly a Sandwich garage man now running the DeKalb coliseum visited yesterday with his parents Mr and Mrs N Sawyer and brothers Harry and James. He spoke warmly of DeKalb friends and recalled staging parties at the coliseum with the Husk O Hare musicians.
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Leroy Sawyer
Sandwich
DeKalb
N. Sawyer
Harry
James
Roy
Husk
O'Hare
Ferrell Goes to Chicago for Examination
Irving Ferrell has faced a long battle with inner ear trouble and two major operations. He returned to Chicago for an examination after a recent home stay and reports sleepless nights and poor appetite. He fears another operation and hopes to avoid further surgery.
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Irving Ferrell
Chicago
Breaks Collar Bone At Play By Howard Cheney
Howard Cheney a high school student sustained a broken collarbone after a fall at play last evening. He reported the injury an hour later and was sent to the doctor where the examination confirmed the fracture, marking a second prior break to the same shoulder.
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Howard Cheney
Howard
Crown Prince Harchito Calls Off State Dinner
London May 12 Crown Prince Harchito of Japan suggested canceling a state dinner at Buckingham Palace planned for tonight. He said it would be improper to stage a showy function while thousands suffer privations from the coal strike.
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London
England
Crown Prince
Harchito
Japan
Buckingham
Palace
Prohibition fights widen as brewers seek limits on beer medicine
United Press reports Washington battles over enforcing the Volstead act. Prohibition officials discuss ships operating bars beyond three miles and the need to stop liquor importation until the 40 million gallons stock is used for non beverage purposes. Anheuser Busch urges stricter enforcement to bar beer as medicine, while Congress opens hearings on proposed amendments to tighten prohibition and neutralize Palmer’s medicine ruling.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Federal Prohibition
John F. Kramer
Kramer
House
Anheuser Busch
St. Louis
Oliver T. Remer
Anheuser Basehattorie
Congress
Representative Volstead
Minn
Anti-Saloon League
House Judiciary Committee
Volstead
Palmer
Veterans Get Vocational Training Help From Federal Board
John H. Lee of Rockford assists DeKalb disabled soldiers to obtain federal vocational training. Soldiers are placed in schools or industrial trades with $100 a month for singles, $135 for married men, plus child allowances and employer wages. Appointments set. list of claims includes Walter Applegate, Charles Dole, Harold Wilkinson, Frank Ronan, and others across Rockford, Mooseheart, DeKalb, and surrounding areas.
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John H. Lee
Rockford
DeKalb
Lee
Federal Vocational Training Board
Beoe
Walter Applegate
Charles Dole
Mooseheart
Harold Wilkinson
Bean & Harold
John Ulm
Corey & Son
Oscar Nelson
Walter Parkins
Sawyer & Sons
Alvin Hough
Sandwich
Aurora
William Sanders
Eee Steel Company
Trainine
Tinson Reed Reported Seriously Ill After Recent Troubles
Tinson Reed, repeatedly troubled, was taken ill yesterday morning and remains in serious condition. Family and friends are alarmed as doctors assess whether an operation will be needed to relieve his condition. No immediate improvement reported.
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Tinson Reed
Fight Looms In Decatur Over Wheel Tax
Decatur motorists unite to oppose a proposed city wheel tax aimed at motor driven vehicles. Officials say funds are needed after saloon revenue vanished with prohibition, while car owners argue state tax suffices and a city levy is an improper extra charge.
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Decatur
United Presey
Lil
Automobilists of
Texas Prison Mutiny Frees 25 to 30 Convicts
Texas guards were shot as 25 to 30 white convicts escaped during a prison mutiny at Huntsville state penitentiary. The incident was reported from Houston, Texas, on May 12.
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Snitea Rress
Houston
Texas
State
Huntsville
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