Delegates Return From Knights of Columbus Convention
A. L. Wildey and Maree Jordan report a successful Knights of Columbus convention in Illinois with 314 delegates representing 62 000 members. Delegates toured the University of Illinois and heard talks on university finances and state support. Ed ward Houlihan was elected state deputy and the group pledged loyalty to the nation and President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Wildey
Maree Jordan
Deb County
Knights of Columbus
State University
K. of C
Dunne
Peoria
Knights
David Kinley
U. Ofa
Lodge
University of Illinois
N. O. Lowden
Champaign
Catholic Young Women Students
U. of I
Edward Houlihan
Chicago
Henry J. Geeynech
Sidney W. Ring
E. St. Louis
John J. Lillis
Catholic Home Finding Association
Chicasgo
Galesburg
Aurora
Joliet
Arnstein Surrenders to New York Officers
Nick Arnstein, alleged mastermind of wholesale bond thefts from Wall Street brokers, surrendered to district attorney officers in New York. Bail set at 75000, and he must appear in federal court for a bankruptcy proceeding pending against him. He was sent to the Tombs after bail efforts failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Nick Arnstein
Wall Street
Arnstein
Prorenz Zeigfeld
Armory Theatre Tonight Presents Premier Vaudeville Bill
The Armory Theatre showcases a top bill including Vaudeville Pox and Sarno with hand balancing and comedy singing Lucy Valmont, The An gelus by Vander Koors, Cleora Miller Trio and more. Performances at 7 15 and 9 45 with dancing 10 to 12.
Clyne Bids to Prosecute Combination Sales
District Attorney Charles Clyne of Chicago announced plans to prosecute dealers who force customers to buy additional articles to obtain sugar. He cites Attorney General Palmer's ruling that all combination sales are illegal and will seek confidential consumer complaints. Sugar prices in Chicago ranged from 21 to 25 cents as speculators allegedly overcharged soft drink, candy, and baker goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clyne
Chicago
Palmer
Anly
Praguer
Clyne
New Gasoline Pump Arrives for Local Filling Plant
Sawyer and Sons received the gasoline pump awaited for two weeks. The unit will be installed in the new building once construction progresses enough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawyer and Sons
Bonus Bill Ready in House Ways and Means
Washington May 11 United Press reports the soldier bonus bill, carrying 1.4 billion dollars in appropriations, was debated by Republican members. A bid to tax stock dividends failed by a tie vote, and the bill heads to the full committee next week for final action. The proposal offers 1 per day of service and 1.40 for other benefits with limits of 90 for cash and 625 for other terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
House
Ways and Means Committee
Cabinet to decide on Mexico relation amid Huerta bid
A cabinet meeting may be called to determine if the United States should respond to a message from Mexico's revolutionary government signed by Huerta as provincial president. The note signals a bid for recognition, with Wilson advising Secretary Colby on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werees
Washington, D. C
United States
Huerta
Mexico
State Department
Wilson
Colby
Miss Edna Hueber Dies After Brief Illness
Miss Edna Hueber twenty year old daughter of Mrs Agnes Hueber of Malta died at her mother's home after two days of illness She is survived by her mother and sister Mrs Elizabeth Scholl Funeral Monday at 1 30 pm at the house and church interment in Malta cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Hueber
Agnes Hueber
Malta
Wilson views veteran procession at Arlington dedication
President Wilson on the south Portico watches a parade of veterans from three wars pass the White House for the Hughes Memorial Theatre dedication at Arlington National Cemetery. Secretary Baker and General March, chief of staff, spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Wilson
White House
Hughes Memori Theatre
Arlington National Cemetery
Baker
Mareh
Government in Japan Wins Diet Majority in Election
Tokio reports that the government has secured a majority in the diet after the recent election. Chronicle notes indicate a clear result strengthening the ruling party's hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Waleed
Tokio
Diet
Daniels on New Theme in Navy Policy Attack
Secretary Daniels attacked Roosevelt and Taft naval policy, saying it cost the U S its rank as world’s second navy and let Germany surpass us He credited Wilson with the navy’s greatest stride and said Taft failed to regain lost ground noting a larger program under Wilson and a drift before Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iMy United
Washington, D. C
Daniels
Roosevelt
Taft
United States
Germany
Navy
Wilson
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Munch
Congress
Bankers to Meet in Belvidere for Group Three Session
Group Three of the Illinois Bankers association will hold its annual meeting in Belvidere with Boone county hosts. The First National, Farmers State, People's State and Second National of Belvidere along with Capron Caledonia and Poplar Grove banks will attend. Leroy Goddard of the State Bank of Chicago is principal speaker. the event includes a business session, theatre program at Majestic, and dinner at the Commercial Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvidere
Mlinois Bankers’ Association
Moone County
National
Farmers’ State
People’s State
Capron
Caledonia
Poplar Grove
Geo M. Marshall
Pirst National Bank
Boone County
Marshall
Frank S. Whitman
Majestic Theatre
Commercial Club
Leroy Goddard
The
State Bank of Chicago
State Association
Jo Daviess
Stepheson
Winnebago
Boone, Carroll, Ogle, Lee
DeKalb
Dixon Edges Sterling in Narrow Population Lead
The JF Dixon paper celebrates a census result showing Dixon with a slight population advantage over Sterling. Dixon reports a total of 8,182 residents, with a margin of nine people separating the two rival cities, marking Dixon as the larger community in this census comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JF Dixon
Dixon
Sterling
Nine Souls
Switchboard Trouble Ends at the Station
Police faced a day or two of ute difficulties as the station switchboard repeatedly failed. Technicians traced the fault to a motor in the basement and an electrician was sent. The issue was quickly remedied.
Mary Pickford Stars in Piccadilly Jim at the Princess
Mary Pickford and Owen Moore headline at the Princess tonight in Piccadilly Jim with Larry Lemon in The Grocery Clerk on the same bill. Performances start at 7:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jacniura
Owen Moore
Piccadilly
Jim
Larry Lemon
Senate to Act on Knox Peace Act Late Today
Washington D C May 15 The senate votes 43 to 38 to adopt the Knox peace resolution ending the war and repealing wartime laws with a likely veto from President Wilson. A 43 to 33 move substitutes the Knox measure for the Carter resolution as conferees prepare to iron out differences with the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Wilson
Washington, D. C
House
White House
Kids Flock to Normal Lake for Fish Tales and Fun
Report this noon said Harold Rowe dragged a 17 pound turtle drawing anglers and crowds. Many youngsters gathered at the lake this morning while mosquitoes plagued the scene and several boys swam later in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Rowe
Shoe profits and labor asks wage rise in Ireland report
W Jett Lauck testifies before the railroad labor board that half the price of shoes is profit for manufacturers wholesalers and retailers. He claims labor gains only 15 cents of a $3.50 proposed raise while profits rise since 1917. The same dispatch notes sharp government repression in Ireland with widespread destruction of police barracks and constable casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Reese Washington
W. Jett Lauck
National War Labor Board
Railroad Labor Board
Luck
Lauck
Lanck
Brown Case 18 Goes Slow in Chicago Court
In Cook County, Judge Junge Hebel presides over the trial of Dr O J Brown and co defendants charged with conspiring to overthrow the United States government. Only two jurors have been tentatively seated as proceedings drag since the hearing began last Monday. The judge warned he may personally question a woman witness to compel service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenieman
New Suits for Circuit Court Heard in Pierce Township
Margaret Jordan Mulvihill and Frances Lester Jordan owners of 320 acres in sections 29 and 30 petition circuit court throughPalssiot Folton Roberts to quiet title claiming John Jordan’s death not recorded and deed lost. Transcript of judgment filed in DeKalb circuit court Thursday before Justice Rowecot in Carter Criswell vs Mollie Brown for 77.46 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret, Jordan
Mulvihill
Frances Lester Jordan
Pierce Township
Lave
Palssiot
Foltonw @ Roberts
Saidelamk Oh
John Jordan
Rowecot DeKalb
Carter & Criswell
Mollie Brown
Senator Caper Urges Sugar Seizure To Aid Consumers
In Washington on May 15 Senator Caper announced that sugar production this year should top last year’s by a known amount, arguing no real shortage exists. He proposed government seizure of sugar to stabilize prices and improve the situation through post offices, claiming a better method could be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seco Tess
Washington
D.C
Caper
Dale Winters a Protégé of Brushingham
In a Sycamore tale, Dr Ivy Brushingham once employed a woman to speak for a writer linked to Colosimo, a wind opera supporter, whose wife attended a leading music school, with the incident recalling a murder or sig dite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore People
Winnterest
Ivy Breshingham
Sycamore
ColoeTna
Colosimo
Road Repair Delayed by Cold Weather Near De Kalb
Mart and Page contractors slow progress west of DeKalb as grading keeps pace with a finished base while no cement work proceeds. Officials unsure when cement laying will start due to continuing cold conditions.
New Rector to Make His Home at County Seat
Reverend K. A. Sanpean of the Episcopal parish expects to reside in Sycamore with his family. He and his wife and several children will occupy the parsonage at St. Peter's church. Reverend Hannah will conduct Sunday services in this city under the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. A. Sanpean
Apcamore
Sycamore
St. Peter's Church
Hannah
The Third tion and The Heart Snatchers at The Star
Mahton and Hetty Bivihe star in The Third tion a panorama of a typical American family of wealth. The Heart Snatchers is the latest of the Sunshine two part comedies with continuous performances after 7 15 p m. See the Children ie and And war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahton
Hetty Bivihe
Foreman Cancels Luncheon for Colonel Milton
The Joel post of the American Legion in DeKalb Illinois cancels a luncheon planned for next Tuesday noon because Commander Foreman must attend court in Chicago. A later date dinner is planned, with details to be announced.
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Joel Post
American Legion
Milton
Foreman
Dilingls
Foréman
Mgst
Chicago
William Q. Setcliffe
DeKalb
Ilinois
Uoon
William Sliffe
Legion
Wisig
Poreman Asphias
Puesnay Goon
Odd Fellows Mall
High Court Likely for Sandwich School District Split
A three-county panel hearing in Sandwich on a move to detach a portion of the Sandwhich School District could reach the supreme court. Nine board members from DeKalb Kendall and LaSalle counties heard evidence as bonds worth 148000 dollars were discussed amid complex division issues between Somonauk Watseuan Earlville with briefs to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Hubbart
W. L. Pond
M. Henderson
Sandwich
Sindwich
DeKalb
Kendall
LaSalle
Deirea
Supreme Court
Pilléen
Samitywich
Somonnaie Distros
Somonauk
Watquan
Earlville
First Telephone Service Seen in DeKalb County
The Sycamore True Republican recounts the countywide ambition to extend telephone lines from Sycamore to DeKalb Genoa Kingston Cortland Hinckley Sandwich and others. A central office in each village with ten cent calls could connect all towns and pay for itself.
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Department of the
Sycamore
DeKalb
Genoa
Kingston
Kirkland
Fielding
Cortland
Hinckley
Sandwich
Haish School Boys Beat St Mary In 8 to 2 Game
Haish boys defeated St. Mary School 8 to 2 on Friday night at the baseball diamond. It was their fourth straight win this season and placed Haish atop the standings among local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haish
Meish and
St. Mary School
Wapsten
Ton of Thy
Meeting on Salary Fixing Set for Next Saturday
The executive committee of the soil improvement association will meet next Saturday May 2 at the office to fix the salaries of officials.
Cadets Stage Sham Battle Practice Day
High school cadets held a field day with a practice mock battle using blank ammunition. They anticipate a real sham battle next Saturday with about twenty rounds per side, judged by regular army regulations to determine a winner.
Fleming Bound Over After Preliminary Hearing
Archie Fleming appeared in police court for a preliminary hearing and waived examination. He was bound over to the circuit court grand jury and confined in Sycamore ahead of the June session when the court will convene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming
Archie Fleming
Circuit Court
Sycamore
Bessie Everett Set to Graduate Next Tuesday
Miss Bessie Everett daughter of Dr J M Everett of DeKalb will graduate next Tuesday night as a trained nurse from the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago where she has studied and worked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Everett
J. M. Everett
DeKalb
Presbytern Hospital
Chicago
Enforc ement of the Treaty Discussed at Hythe Conference
Hythe England May 15 official statement after talks between Premier Lloyd and Premier Miller says the peace treaty with Germany will be enforced including the disarmament clause. Spa conference postponed to June 21 awaiting other nations approval. Millerand agrees to a definite Germany reparations sum. Berlin May 15 the cabinet declines participation in the Paris economic conference, asserting the Breuer occupation of Frankfurt no longer has pretexts.
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United Press
Hythe
England
Germany
Lloyd Decree
Miller
Spa
Steel Plant Teams Set To Open Ball Series
The North and South plants of American Steel & Wire will face the East and West plants this afternoon at Pleasant Street in the first game of a series. A ground dedication and flag-raising will precede the match, with free admission for mill workers and passes for preferred seating. If seats remain the public may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Steel & Wine Company
American Steel & Wire Company
Pleasant Street
Township High Beats St Albans At Friday Baseball
Township High defeated St Albans of Sycamore 19 to 9 in an afternoon game. Swanson pitched for the Deskathy team striking out seven as the offense exploded with hits and runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Township High
ST. Alban’s
High School
St. Albans
Sycamore
Ammore
Arin
Tocel Boys
Swanson
Deskathy
Funeral Held At Home Of Sister For Martha Macklin
Funeral services were held today at the home of Mrs. M. D. Shipman on Augusta Avenue for Mrs. Martha Macklin who died Thursday afternoon after a long illness. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery. Dancing Armory ballroom events listed for tonight from 10 to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Macklin
M. D. Shipman
Augusta A
Capture reports swirl around Carranza in Mexico and border areas
Reports from Juarez Nogales Agua Prieta and Eagle Pass claim former President Carranza has surrendered or been captured with 800 men. Revolutionary leaders in Veracruz and Agua Prieta seek confirmation as forces move toward Monterey. British French and American vessels and diplomats arrange protection for foreigners amid unsettled fighting and travel corridors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
Carranza
San Marcos
Puebla
Mexico
Juarez
New York
N. Y
Revolutionary “Bureau of Information
Nogales
Arizona
Agua Prieta
Francisco Cos
Coahuila
Terey
Monterey
Sonora
Ident Carranza
Apizacl
Morris
Barranca
United States
Zapata
Oylaw
Sycamore to Get Elks Lodge in Near Future
Sycamore residents will form an Elks lodge after Grand Exalted Ruler Frank L. Cain of Fairbury Neb granted dispensation in a recent letter. Ten local men petitioned for authority to organize, and after deliberation the grand lodge approved despite concerns about closely spaced lodges. Formation work will proceed quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
Lodge OF Elks
Sycamores
Elks Lodge
Frank L. Cain
Fairbury
Neb
Grand Lodge
Steam Fitters Install New Heating System at Clark Building
Steam fitters are at work on the Clark building installing an entire new heating system. The project is advanced though no exact occupancy date is set. NOTICE The American Legion lunch set for Tuesday noon May 18 is postponed due to Col Foreman’s absence. Refunds will be issued to ticket buyers. H. D. Fisk Adjutant American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
American Legion
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Normal Lake
Marmma
Willie
Waltons End
LAUCE
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London
Fridh Midalien
Stern
Telegraph
Britain
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Capper
Dale Winters
Brushingham
Armory
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