Congress to probe service men groups as possible schemes
United Press reports in Washington that Congress will investigate charges that newly formed service men organizations are Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford schemes. Rep Johnson of South Dakota has information and plans to introduce a resolution naming the groups. The House Rules Committee will hold a preliminary inquiry later this week.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Johnson
South Dakota
House Rules Committee
Heywood Says He Will Return to Serve Prison Term
William Heywood announced from Moscow by wireless to United Press that he will return to the United States to serve a 20 year sentence at Leavenworth. He plans to go after the third Internationale and other Moscow meetings, bondsmen not suffering loss if bonds cancel.
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London
England
William Heywood
United States
Leavenworth
Wireless
Moscow
Heywood
Chicago
Roy Brown
I W. W
Otto Christenson
IL W. W
Plano Car Thieves From Chicago Arrested After Car Theft
Two Chicago youths, Francis Svedman aged 19 and Justin Jacobson aged 14, were arrested by Aurora police near Montgomery after stealing Dr. Harry Lord of Plano’s car. They had earlier taken a revolver from Anderson and Comer of Aurora, and were traced to Montgomery after Plano and Yorkville notices. They attempted to steal the Anderson car but failed to start it.
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Francis Svedman
Justin Jacobson
Aurora
Montgomery
Chicago
Harry Lord
Piano
Anderson and
Comer
Yorkville
Lontgomery
Plano
Anderson
Denver's Music Week Embraces All City Voices
Denver opens its Music Week with four concert types across the city. High school orchestras and glee clubs join amateur and professional musicians from churches theatres and clubs. A municipal chorus of 300 will perform Martha at the city auditorium over two nights.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Civic Center
Martha
Tax Plates At Clerk's Desk Warned Sale Start Moment
City clerk announces arrival of 1000 wheel tax plates with instruction to buy early but not all at once. The list of physicians agrees to close offices Friday afternoons and evenings May 15 to September 15 1921 though emergency calls remain welcome.
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S. L. Anderson
JS. Rankin J.P Kane
Auto Mixup at Cortland Ends in Injuries
A crash near Cortland after church services left Mrs. Ross Isley in serious condition at Sycamore Hospital with unconsciousness and Mr. Isley nursing a broken shoulder. Neighbors Nels Clausen and Will Olsen drove behind the Isleys’ buggy when glare from oncoming cars blinded the driver leading to the collision. Both cars and the Isleys’ buggy suffered damage as investigators search for fault.
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Ross Isley
Cortland
Sycamore Hospital
Mr Isley
Isley
Isleys
Clausens
Olsens
Pastors Discuss City Beautification Plan in Services
Religious leaders from several churches spent part of Sunday morning talking about a city beautification plan. The effort has backing from many local groups including the Wanis and Rotarians, with four minute men in theaters helping to inform the public.
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Wanis
Rotarians
Odd Fellows Meeting Tonight Promises Significant Work
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows holds its regular meeting this evening with third degree work planned. Members anticipate important matters on the agenda and expect strong attendance from the three links.
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Richest Man of Elgin Dies. William Grote Recalled
William Grote longtime Elgin leader died yesterday born in Hanover November 22 1834 came to America in 1866 rose to Kane Counties richest man presided over Home National Bank and Home Trust and Savings Bank active Republican figure strategist to Governors Yates and Deneen helped shape Elgin’s growth as a business and railroad pioneer served as mayor three terms and on many boards survived by widow two daughters and two sons with one son a minister in Fortoston Illinois
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Elgm
Hanover
Germany
America
Kane County
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The
Home Trust and Savings Bank
Ebsis
Grete
Yates
Deneen
Republican Central Committee
State Central Committee
Elgin
EL City
Ilinois
Evangelical Association
Northwestern College of
Naperville, I
B. L. Nolping
J. G. Knueht
Frank Grote
William E. Grote
Forreston, Il
Help Profits by Planting Only Good Seed
Illinois officials cite statistics from a prominent farmer claiming diseased corn seeds reduce yield. A germination test removed diseased grains, yielding 1714 bushels per acre though only five bushels would have been possible with diseased seed, suggesting large profits from better seed selection. potential statewide wealth gains are discussed.
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Ciy
Urbana
University of Minois Officiis
DeKalb praised for support of veteran rehabilitation
Federal Board of Vocational Education thanks DeKalb business men for cooperative effort in assisting ex soldier J B Lee during a Rockford office visit. Local supervisor J H Lee notes townsfolk readily offered to help, saying no DeKalb man needs training outside the city unless necessary for specialized trades.
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DeKalb
J. B. Lee
the Chronicle
Lee
Federal Board
de- Kalb
United States
J. H. Lee
Kiwanis To Build Road In Annie's Woods Project
Kiwanis members plan a Thursday road repair at Annie's Woods loading cinders at the electric plant then building a new road. The event aims to create a camping site for motorists and is the club’s major effort this period. Friday Kiwanis night features band leader Prof Toenniges and a dance with plans for summer concerts.
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Kiwanis
Annie's Woods
Electric Company
Ki-Vis
de Kath
C. F. Toenniges
Sherman Boardman
Crack Flyer Wrecked on Alton Road in Deliberate Plot
Investigation begins into wreck of the Hummer, the Chicago and Alton railroad's crack flyer, at Shirley Alabama seven miles from where. The train, traveling 50 mph, struck an open swivel injuring 20 and fatally injuring fireman H T Seuttler. Special counsel E W Wood reports the switch was likely opened by a deluded person or one with a grudge. The Chicago to Kansas City run departed at 6 PM. Weather Illinois fair turning unsettled with rising temperatures.
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Winwarressy
Services for John McCann Attend DeKalb Church
Final services for John McCann, a young DeKalb businessman, were held at St Marys Church and drew a large crowd. The procession then went to Lee for interment, with many Elks and local businessmen in attendance to honor him.
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John McCann
DeKalb
St. Marys Church
Lee
Elks
Jack
Carlson Corrects Name in Business Hours List
J F Carlson a northeast town merchant says his name was printed as J F Neuman in the list of those agreeing to close Thursday afternoons. He states the correct name is J F Curteen and asks the record to be amended to reflect the proper spelling.
Inspection Night Tonight for Scouts Meeting
Scouts are invited to inspection night at the Boy Scouts meeting. Every scout should attend at 7:30 PM with Joseph M. or the named leader guiding the session.
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Boy Scouts
State Bank at Arcola Closed by State Auditor
The State Bank of Arcola was ordered closed by the state auditor for examination amid rumors of a $400,000 shortage in Arcola and surrounding areas.
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State Bank
Arcola
Creast Decatur
State Bank of
State Auditor's Office
Andi
Blue Lodge To Meet Here This Evening
Members of the Masonic Blue Lodge will meet this evening in a special session for conferring the third degree on candidates. Mrs. Faward Mauritte and her son from Rocille visited Mrs. Arthur Russell over the weekend and depart for Elburn today to see relatives. Miss Gertrude McDermott of Chicago spent Sunday with her mother.
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The
Masonic Blue Lodge
Faward Mauritte
Rocille
Arthur Russell
Elburn
Gertrude McDermott
Chicago
New Owners Take Over DeKalb Shops On Lincoln Highway
Glen Holland purchases the O H Shaver business and E McMackin acquires the C F Morehead barber shop in DeKalb. Shaver and wife plan a three to four week vacation before resuming activity, while McMackin will have his son join soon to run one chair. Local merchants welcome the new proprietor as the mercantile street hopes for steady business.
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Glen Holland
O. H. Shaver
E. McMackin
C. F. Morehead
Shaver
DeKath
Lincoln Highway
Mercantile Mat
Shavers
CF. Morehead
EL Mc. Mackin
Souin 1St Street
McMeeckty
Mickerine
Mr. Morehead
McMackin
Etts
Explosion predicted if prohibition tightens keeping valves closed
United Press staff correspondent reports psychoanalyst Harold D. J Avuss warns prohibition will trigger a national explosion within three years. He says repression of self expression will drive many to insane asylums, with nerves shattered by blocked outlets for art, music, oratory and temperate drinking. He opposes excessive alcohol use.
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Harold D. J
United Press
New York
N. Y
Anfire Tridon
Tridon
Triden
Added Attraction for Band Concerts May 19 20
Connie Mitchell famed as the king of imitators will furnish an added attraction for the big band concerts and dances on May 19 and 20. Mitchell imitates birds and animals with a pleasing act and has just returned from a vaudeville engagement.
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Connie Mitchell
Mitchell
Bertha Allen Preparing Move of Household Goods to Chicago
Bertha Allen has spent the past two days packing her household goods in preparation for moving to Chicago where she plans to make her home in the future.
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Chicago
Bertha Allen
Kids Try to Take Ford Vehicle at Sherman Show Grounds
DeKalb youths watched by Officer Rowe attempted to steal a Ford from Sherman Stock company show grounds Friday night. They admitted plans for a joy ride and returning the car to the tent. They were not arrested but given a severe reprimand by police.
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DeKalb
Sherman Stock Company
Rowe
War Hero Clinton Glidden to be Buried Here
The remains of Clinton Glidden, a war hero, have been shipped from the east and will be taken to the Glidden home on John street until funeral services are held. Judge Glidden says arrangements will be made after the body arrives and details will be announced later.
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Clinton Glidden
Debarkation
Glidden
Gildden
John Street
Firemen Called Twice Over Weekend in Local Blazes
Chief McEvoy and his fire fighters were summoned twice during the weekend. Saturday afternoon they responded to the Halsne home on John Street with little damage. Sunday forenoon an alarm from box 52 reported a roof fire at Seventh and Lewis and a porch roof east of the same house. Chemical extinguishers sufficed to contain the incidents.
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McEvoy
Halsne
John Street
Seventh
Lewis
Hope of settlement grows as guardsmen quell Mingo clashes
Williamson West Virginia May 16 Hope for settlement in the mine war grows as two contingents of Pike County guardsmen arrive and deploy near Auburn McCann Merrimac with five strikers arrested. Reports cite unidentified bodies found at Devon and Katteray while authorities fear new attacks on Tug river valley mining towns as snipers quiet down at dawn.
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United Press
Williamson
W. Va
Pike County
Auburn
McCann
Merrimac
O. H. Beverly
Kentucky Hills
Devon
Here
Katteray
Mingo County
West Virginia
Tug River
Prohi Amendment Upheld by Supreme Court
Washington May 16 the validity of the prohibition amendment reaffirmed by the supreme court today all sections of the amendment now have been upheld by the court thus making a decision that will make all future attacks futile
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Unwea Vreso
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Garden Club Plans Exhibit At City High School
The Garden Club invites city organizations and individuals to view plans for beautifying lawns and campuses tonight at the high school. Plans were prepared by the State Art Extension committee and Miss Merritt will read the accompanying Bestes pret.
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Merritt
Silesia Crisis Drives European Powers Toward Clash
In Upper Silesia Polish leader Korsansky warns that granting Poland less than its demand will spark anarchy and threaten reprisals if German forces enter. Budgets call for Britain France to back Poland while Briand threatens to pull France from the Entente unless Britain concedes. Talks in Paris focus on France’s leverage and a possible private meeting at Bologna to resolve the Silesia dispute amid shifting alliances.
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Lloyd George
Europe
Briand
France
Silesia
Adelbert Korsansky
Poland
United Press
Schoppinitz
Upper Silesia
Germany
Adelbert Korsanky
Great Britain
Pless
Ryanik
Korsansky
Paris
Iee
Entente
Chamber of Deputies
Bologne
House of Commons
England
Italy
United States
Normal and Northwestern to clash in Evanston game
Oakland notes his squad will face a fast Northwestern team in Evanston this evening. He says his players have labored hard recently and expects a tough test. A later big matchup features St Viator College visiting for a decisive game.
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Oaklawa
Evanston
North Western
Oakland
St. Viator's College
New Schedule Out For Minor League Teams
F R Ritzman announces a new baseball schedule for the grade school league, arranging postponed games. Matches include Halsh vs Glidden on May 16 and St Mary's vs Ellwood on May 17, with additional games set through May 25 including Normal, Haish, and Hajish.
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F. R. Ritzman
Kids’ Baseball League
Halsh
Glidden
St. Mary’s
Ellwood
Normal
Haish
St. Mary's
Hajish
Isobel and Peters Headline Northwest Play Night
House Peters stars in Isobel at the Princess Tonight. Lying Lips and The Great Redeemer also shown. The Gumps Topics of the Day and Princess Trio music round out the program. Mrs James Marshall attends the event.
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Mouse Rewrs
Great Redeemer
Northwest
Isobel
The
Gumps
Princess
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