Mine War Resumes as Troops Prepare for West Virginia
United Press reports nationwide action in the Mingo County mine war with six dead and multiple wounded. Federal troops ready to move as miners clash along Tug River, with communications disrupted and towns threatened.
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United Press
Camp Sherman
Ohio
19Th Infantry
Mingo County
West Virginia
Williamson
Mingo Mine
Tug River
Sherman
Mingo
W. Va
Herman Hall
W. V
Kentucky Hills
Here
Mattewan
Howard
Alburn
Sprises
Kentucky
Charles Stafford
Harold Putcher
Merrimat
Dan Whitt
Cliff Goostyn
Woundeed
Washington, D. C
George Read
Fifth Army Corps
Indianapolis
Harding
Secretary of War
Battle District
Morrow
Danville Offers 100000 for Aged Women’s Home
Augustus L. Webster proposes Danville Indiana receive 100000 to build and furnish an age women’s home if the city can raise 40000 more for operating costs. The fundraising drive will start soon as leaders express confidence.
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United Tress
Danville
Augustus L. Webster
Webster
Chickens McLean and May Star in Chickens at the Princess
Chickens McLean and May star in Chickens at the Princess tonight with another educational comedy Wedding Blues. Performances start promptly at 7:00.
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McLean
May
France You Come Across Or All Come Across
Sheriff Henry Decker returned from Elizabethtown New York with Allen Byers a con man and thief once jailed then escaped and recaptured Byers failed to pass a bad check on Flora Buck cashier of Farmers State Bank Genoa Buck’s suspicions led to Byers arrest last year He was jailed in New York and now held by Decker and State’s Attorney Tassis Pager poised to pursue further action.
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Henry Decker
Elizabethtown
N. Y
Allen Byers
Decker
Byers
Flora Buck
Farmers State Bank of Genoa
New York
Sherit Decker
Tassis
Bluebeard in Denials Across a Typhoid Pattern
From Twin Falls Idaho to Honolulu officials outline a case against Lydia McGaffey Lewis seen as a feminine bluebeard. Five husbands and a brother died under odd circumstances within eight years. She claims innocence while noting typhoid may explain the deaths. Records show multiple marriages and insurance policies, with the latest to Paul Southard aboard the U S S Monterey.
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Tonoluin
Kawaii
Lydia Southard
Shar
Indaw
Southard
Paul Southard
Monterey
Southart
Twin Alls
Idaho
Maller
T Hey
Lyilir
McGafffey-Lewis
Los Angeles
Honolulu
Robert C Dooley
Edward
Toth
William Mel Galley
Twin Walls
Billings
Mont
Harlan C. Lewis
Edward F. Meyer
Pocatella
Meyer
Meyers
Ron Vincent Southard
U. S. S. Monterey
Pythians Hold Full Meeting and Rosters Grow
Knights of Pythias hall was packed on Thursday with extra chairs needed. Frank Stevens and Roy Cheney joined as new members after the routine business. A proclamation from the supreme lodge triggers a two to three week membership drive led by captains Guy M Grimes Ralph Wiltse and James Murray. The order aims to swell the roster to about 40 before the current contest ends. A lunch followed the proceedings and the entertainment committee coordinated a post meeting meal for all attendees at the police station.
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Knights of Pythias Hall
Frank Stevens
Roy Cheney
Supreme Lodge
Guy M. Grimes
Ralph Wiltse
James Murray
Losin
Alrealay
Bicycle theft reported by A A Wildey at Fourteenth and Pleasant
A A Wildey of Fourteenth and Pleasant streets reports his bicycle missing from his home. The incident adds to recent city bike thefts as investigators look into the matter, with police noting a busy period for missing bikes.
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Wildey
A. A. Wildey
Fourteeth
Pleasant Streets
Jnst
Airplane Men Hold Outing at Rantoul Field
A squadron of airplanes in minic warfare and a high altitude parachute drop by Lieut. Arthur Hamilton highlighted the R. Q. T. C picnic at Chanute Field Rantoul May 14. Hamilton holds the world record for a parachute draw. About two hundred airmen including the University of Illinois Flying Club attended.
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OY United Press
Chanute Field
Rantoul
Arthur Hamilton
Lieut
Hamilton
University of
Senator Wright Home for Weekend Rest
Senator H. G. Wright returned to Springfield for a few days of rest over the weekend and was expected to resume state senate work early Monday morning. Illinois weather forecast calls for generally fair, continued cool conditions tonight and Sunday. Hospital Benefit Club members announce that all tag donations will support the maternity room at J. F. Glidden Hospital.
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H. G. Whome
Springfield
State Senate
Ilinois
Hospital Benefit Club
J. F. Glidden Hospital
Disarmament Favored by Senators in White House push
Washington May 14 Senator Borah prepared to deliver a message from President Harding on disarmament after a conference with Harding. Borah said the message would be given if Senator Poindexter briefed the senate on Harding’s views about the arms reduction plan. Borah indicated he favored disarmament and noted talks about a conference among the United States Great Britain and Japan. Washington May 14 The Harding administration moves to restore household spending to normal through economy measures. Cabinet guidance to curb excess requests, Walter Brown to map executive reorganization for economy, and a survey of wasteful practices in leasing government buildings.
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Washington, D
Borat
Harding
Poindexter
Senate
Borah
Bo Ju Berah
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Harduims
Walter Brown
Executive Department
Earl Kennedy Tops Local Auto License Numbers
Earl Kennedy leads the season with the highest license number seen here this year. Officials note that issued plates are not far above 480,000, and Kennedy is near the limit. Several others have not yet bought this year’s plates and may carry higher numbers.
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Earl Kennedy
DeKaih
Landis to View Rockford Game in West Cradle
Kenesaw M Landis commissioner of baseball will attend the opening game of the Thee Eye league season next Monday Peoria will be on the card Judge Landis has expressed a desire to pull the first ball in the cradle of baseball in the west President Tearney will accompany the commissioner to Rockford Tag Day Saturday benefit City Hospital 1401
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Rockford
Stillman to Withdraw Reports in Divorce Case
News from New York May 14 says James A. Stillman would withdraw his divorce suit if hearings move later. Counsel for two year old Guy Stillman would oppose such a move. John Mack denies settlements outside court and says legitimacy issues would be proven in open court. Reports claim postponements from May 15 to 25 and beyond aim to reach a settlement, though denials say otherwise.
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New York
N. Y
James A. Stillman
Laler
Comeshoen
Guy Stillman
John Mack
Guy
Telephone line restored to Malta after repairs
After weeks of effort city telephone workers completed a communication line to Malta. The line was strung last night and expected to be operational at 10 this forenoon. Three miles of poles were reset, benefiting local farmers and Malta residents seeking external connections.
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Here
Malta
Little Girl Lost Found After City Wide Search
Officer Rowe searched for Jeanette Rowe, the missing girl, after nearly two hours of frantic effort. Automobiles and officers scoured the city before she was located playing in a neighbor’s basement.
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Officer Rowe
Police Department
Odd Fellows to Confer Third Degree Monday Night
Members of the Odd Fellows will meet in their lodge rooms at the I O O F building on Monday night. Chief business is the conferring of the third degree on several candidates. After a large class installation last month, enthusiasm has risen and many oldtimers attend regularly.
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Odd Fellows Organization
Take Week Off for Trip to Cleveland
Mr and Mrs Frank Reynolds will leave tomorrow for a week's vacation. Mrs Reynolds will attend the supreme meeting of the Royal Neighbors of America in Ohio during the week. Mr Reynolds will accompany her to take in the sights. DeKalb folks plan to return about the first of next week.
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Frank Reynolds
Mr. Reynolds
Reynolds
Royal Neighbors of America
Ohio
DeKalb
Rockford Diocese School Board Tours St Marys Parochial
The Rockford Diocese School Board visited St Marys parochial school on Thursday. Members included Father Foley of Dixon as chair, Father Flynn of Dixon, Father Burke of Rochelle, and Father Shamaker of Sublette. They toured the building, found it in splendid condition, and the pupils answered questions about their work satisfactorily.
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School Board of
Rockford
St. Mary's Parochial School
Father Foley
Dixon
Father Flynn
Father Burke
Rochelle
Father Shamaker
Sublette
Father Solon
Ring Leaders of Mutiny Nabbed Near Huntsville
Six ring leaders of the state penitentiary mutiny in which 40 convicts escaped Thursday were captured in the woods 24 miles west of Huntsville Texas today.
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Way United Press
Huntsville
Texas
State Penitentiary
Whiteside Adopts Plan to Start Patrol System
H E Surman of the Dixon state highways office announces a state patrol system started this week on the Linenin Highway. Five patrols covering about 125 miles operate under the Dixon office with district engineers supervising maintenance and procurement. Patrols, led by Frank Teeter, Virgil Paich, and William Reaman, emphasize qualified work and community cooperation. Patrolmen receive $125 monthly, with auto trucks and road equipment supplied by the state.
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Lee County
H. E. Surman
Dixon State Department of Highways
Linenin
Dison
Pixon
Linco Highway
Ogle- PeKalb County
Franklin Grove
William Reaman
Rochelle
Sterling
Frank Teeter
Dixon
Mississippi River
Virgil Paich
Morrison
Comiunity
DeKalb
Lincoln Highway
Winnebago County
Dairymen to Adopt National Dairy Marketing Plan
DeKalb County dairymen report interest as two national marketing committees of eleven top dairymen are to be appointed to study the industry and propose national plans. The move follows a two day Chicago convention attended by Illinois milk producers, with C Larson of the Trios Agricultural Association delivering on organization.
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DeKalb County
County Farm Bureau
Chiseago
C. Larson
Tr Nois Agricultural Association
Hamon's Widow in Nervous Collapse
Mrs. Jake L. Hamon, widow of the Oklahoma millionaire and politician, is under physicians care at her Chicago home with nervous collapse. She has been ill since the trial of Clara Smith Hamon on charges of murdering Jake Hamon.
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United Press
Chicago
Jakes L. Hamon
Oklahoma O
Clara Smith Hamon
Jake Hamon
Many Killed in Berlin Train Collision 166 Dead and Injured
Berlin May 14 a train collision at Skarauia Brandenburg caused 166 fatalities and injuries as officials investigate the wreckage. Elk notices announce the funeral of John McCann with services at 8:30 and 9:00, and business closures from 8:45 to 10:00 a m in his honor.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Skarauia
Brandenburg
Lee
John
John McCann
Beekeeper Bee Question Investigated by State’s Attorney
State's Attorney Cassius Poust has spent days in the city examining the bee question to determine possible actions. City officials agreed the matter should begin in his office to avoid long delays, with Beekeepers' association officials to be consulted for information to reach a definite conclusion.
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Cassius Poust
Beekeepers’ Association
Remains of Another Hero Expected Soon
Lon McEvoy learned from the government grave registry that his son John Elroy McEvoy, who died of pneumonia after severe gas exposure, will have his remains arrive in the east about May 21. He will delay funeral plans until the body leaves New York for De Kalb, with probable assistance from American Legion boys.
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Lon McEvoy
Government
John Elroy McEvoy
East
McEvoy
New York
de Kalb
American Legion
DeKalb to Meet Progressives at Pershing Park Sunday
DeKalb faces the Progressives Sunday at Pershing Park with Haar in the box for the visitors and Hagar drawing fan attention for DeKalb. The game starts at 2 30 and promises strong pitching after last Sunday's offensive shootout that sent several DeKalb pitchers to the bench.
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Dekalb
Haar
Progressives
Pershing Park
Hagar
de Kalb
Ashton Man Injured in Farm Tractor Plow Accident
Roland Eisenberg of Ashton was badly bruised after his foot slipped on a tractor drawbar, dragging him under a plow. Neighbor Alfred Killmer and Mrs. Eisenberg freed him by taking the plow apart. He was taken home and later received medical care. recovery will take time.
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Roland Eisenberg
Ashton
H. W. Eisenberg
Dixon Telegraph
DeKalb
Roland P. Eisenberg
Tie
Roland
Alfred Killmer
Mr. Killmer
Funeral services for John McCann Monday at St Marys
Funeral services for John McCann, who endured a brave fight, will be held Monday. Brief services will be at the saddened home at 8:30 and at 9:00 at St Marys Church. The cortege will then proceed to Lee for burial.
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ELKS
John McCann
St. Mary’s Church
Lermont
Lee
Jack
John M’cann
Upper Silesia Crisis Deepens Among Allies
Paris reports Briand warns Germany to avoid sending troops into Upper Silesia. Britain France Italy disagree on policy and the entente shows strain. Berlin says army ready to act, while London cites Lloyd George speech as a warning and potential ultimatum to Warsaw. France aims to award most industrial district to Poland, a plan opposed by Britain.
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United Press
Paris
France
Germany
Upper Silesia
Briand
Lloyd George
Britain
Italy
Supreme Council
United States
House of Commons
Poland
Berlin
Kofal
London
England
Europe
Great Britain
Warsaw
Bloomington Milk Price Cut Reds Dairy Costs
Bloomington Illinois May 14 Dealers cut milk to eight quarts per dollar lowering from 14 cents a quart or $1.12 for eight quarts. Ice cream prices drop proportionately. War peak milk cost was 3 76 a hundredweight. Farmers Cooperative Marketing Co sets monthly price at 2 05 per hundredweight citing cheaper hay grain and production costs. A further cut expected June 1.
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United Ere
Bloomington
Ill
Farmers’ Co-operative Marketing Company
Another Show Booked For City Within Week
City clerk notes Lambert shows booked in De Kalb for the week of May 23. Advance agent Thomas Ken ney, related to Baldy Snyder of Smoke Shop fame, remained in town yesterday and left exhibition fees.
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Lambert
DeKalb
Thomas Kenney
Baldy Snyder
Smoke Shop Fame
Sycamore Seeks Thursday Half Day Store Closures
The Sycamore Tribune reports a petition to close stores Thursday afternoons all summer. De Kalb merchants have reportedly signified willingness to close on Thursday afternoons.
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The
Sycamores Tribune
DeKalb
Struthers Receives Local License Plate 476603
L. B. Struthers received his auto license plate this morning and believes it to be the highest number issued here this year. The plate bears the number 476603.
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L. B. Struthers
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Goppas
Bluebear
Pythians
Senator Wright
Landis
Benefit City Hospital
Stillman
Cleveland
Whiteside
Lincoln Highway Patrol
Hamon
Killian
Sycamore
Struthers
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