Publishers aim to curb paper shortage with cooperative buying
A group of small newspaper publishers in Washington D C met to discuss fighting rising print paper prices. They consider forming a permanent cooperative to pool needs and work with paper brokers who hold mill contracts to stabilize markets and reduce spot purchases, with plans to link eastern and western publisher groups.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
William J. Pape
Waterbury
Pape
West
Middle West
Chienzo
Kansas City
Hiland Horse Starts Soon in Fast Class
Will Hiland has a complete schedule for his race hero Oregon Bay. The pacer will meet top horses in Line state across Ottumwa and Creston Iowa Ft. Dodge Iowa LaHarpe Illinois Mt. Pleasant Iowa Aurora Illinois Ottawa Illinois.
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Will Hiland
Oregon Bay
Line State
Ottumwa
Iowa
Creston
Ft. Dodge
LaHarpe
Ilinois
Mt. Pleasant
Aurora
Ottawa
Illinois
Mrs J afankin Stricken With Sudden Illness
Friends report prominent woman Mrs J afankin taken ill Friday evening and confined to home. Condition described as serious with no immediate improvement as of today and the circle of friends awaits further word.
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Afankin
Escaped Joliet Convicts Reach Chicago Danger Zone
Nine convicts escaped from Joliet penitentiary flee through rain and prairie obstacles toward Chicago. One man William Jackson stepped on a live third rail near Wheaton and was electrocuted. police hunt the others as detectives guard routes into Chicago.
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Unite Press
Chicago
Praries
William Jackson
Joliet
Ill
Honor Farm
Farmers Seek Recognition in Presidential Platforms
Organized farmers have drafted planks to force recognition of agrarian demands in the parties platforms. They warn that without traction a new party could arise, and propose reforms including changes to anti trust rules, cooperative farming, packing industry regulation, and government nitrate plants to supply fertilizer at cost.
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Washington, D. C
Nitrate Trust
No Decision Today in Booze Case by United Press
Washington May 17 The Supreme Court again failed to hand down a decision in the prohibition law and the amendment was attacked in 11 cases. No decision can be made until June 7 next decision day. Washington May 17 The court ordered an oral agreement of the government antitrust suit against the Lehigh Valley Coal Company.
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Washington, Db. C
Supreme Court
Washington, D. C
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Normal Takes Easy Battle at Mount Morris
The Normal baseball team overwhelmed Mt Morris Academy 10 to 5 on Saturday. The DeKalb nine, seen as a stronger squad, dominated the game, showing they could beat smaller colleges in the state and hold their own against larger ones.
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Mount Morris
Mt. Morris Academy
DeKalb
Mt. Morrisers
Reed Brooks to be taken home this evening
Reed Brooks who has been at the city hospital for weeks will be moved to his home at 5 o clock tonight. He suffered a serious appendicitis and for a time his recovery seemed unlikely. Friends will be glad to hear he is improving. Cieer OConnor of Sterling visited here Sunday en route home from a business trip to Atlantic City New Jersey.
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Reed Brooks
Brooks
City Hospital
Cieer O'Connor
Sterling
Atlantic City
N. J
County Sunday School Convention Sees Strong Attendance
The County Sunday school convention met in Sandwich Friday and Saturday highlighting excellent program quality and a Spirited session. DeKalb groups sent delegates from Congregational Adventist Methodist and Baptist churches with officers elected for the coming year and a $750 budget approved to sustain county work and state apportionment.
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Sandwich
DeKalb
Congregational School
Christian Advent
Methodist
Baptist
Lake Geneva
Laura Tindall
Ralph McAllister
U. P. Church
Russell Smith
Harold Henning
Murora
H. Wing
Springfield
N. D. Gilbert
W. R. Yard
Laura A. Tindall
Young People's
R. M. Burgess
Somonauk
Aduit
Charles BE. Rattenbury
Hal BE. Neorton
BE. E. Wallace
Seamore
Caelnee
Steel Workers Dedicate New Ball Diamond at Pleasant Street
The American Steel ball diamond was formally dedicated Saturday as east and west works defeated north and south plants thirteen to four. About 1000 workers attended while the American Steel band made its first public appearance, having learned music at the company’s expense. The athletic park on Pleasant street is expected to be a popular summer venue.
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American Steel
American Steel Band
Steel Corporation
Pleasant Street
Slot machines removed from local cigar stores
Police forces ordered the removal of all slot machines from local cigar stores after a Women's Club complaint. The devices had been operating for three to four weeks, taking in many nickels, and will be sent to a nearby city with looser ordinances.
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Woman's Club
Chicago Faces Strike Of Its Workers Tonight
Chicago workers stage a walkout at midnight after serving notice to Acting Mayor Burkhardt. About two thousand white wings demand new pay of 4.25 dollars per day, up from 4.05 previously, risking disruption to garbage collection and street repairs.
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Chicago
Pive
Burkhardt
White Wings
Baccalaureate Sermon At First Lutheran Church
The township high school annual baccalaureate service will be held at First Lutheran Church. Rev. G A Fairlund will officiate and deliver the admonitory address to the graduates and youth.
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First Lutheran Church
G. A. Fairlund
French Troops Evacuate Frankfurt Early Morning
A Frankfurt dispatch reports French and Belgian troops evacuated Frankfurt at five o clock this morning. A London dispatch notes French demanded a forfeit of one million marks and six hostages to safeguard the withdrawal in the newly occupied Rhine territory.
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Anion Prose
Paris
France
Frankfurt
London
England
Rhine
British Troops Land in Bantry Ireland Amid Crackdown
More than two thousand British troops landed at Bantry five miles west of Cork and a detachment occupied Skibbereen. The move signals new repressive measures planned by General MacCready. Andrew Bonar Law said the government will continue to send troops to Ireland on request.
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Usy Unitedness
London
England
Bantry
Ireland
Miles
Cork
Skibberesen
MacCready
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Arnstein Faces Court Over Contempt Contention
Nicky Arnstein the alleged mastermind in a 5 million bond theft case was ordered to appear before U S District Judge Knox in New York to show cause why he should not be held in contempt for refusing to answer questions in bankruptcy proceedings. Contempt motions against Arnstein were dismissed later today in New York City.
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York
No Y
Nicky” Arnstein
United States District
Knox
Ayer
New York
N. Y
Krox Totay
May Send Unofficial Representative to Spa
Government weighs proposal to send an unofficial representative to the allied conference at Spa Belgium. Decision not yet reached and no timetable given.
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Spa
European famine risk sparks U S Red Cross plea
Henry Patrick of the League of Red Cross Societies warns at a Des Moines conference that eastern and middle Europe face collapse from famine, disease, and war damage. He urges Congress to approve 500 million dollars for relief, creation of a nonpolitical food commission, liberal credit terms, and international participation.
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Tutted Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Eastern
Middle Europe
Henry Patrick
League of Red Cross Socie
Methodist Episcopal Churches
Congress
United States
Baltic
Adriatic
Black Seas
Young people plan to clean up DeKalb town
Epworth League held a tense meeting and social hour. Richard Stith spoke on the social needs of the community. A unanimous motion created a three person committee to visit other youth groups and promote organizing in DeKalb churches. The goal is to raise morals and deter local evils, positioning the effort as a major community asset.
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Epworth League
Richard Stith
DeKalb
Addressees at Local Church Highlight Red Movement Menace
Yesterday at First Methodist church Castle Brown tied government secret service links to the rise of Bolshevik influence in the United States and warned of a real menace to America. Clyde Lyon then argued that wealth concentration in a small group fuels unrest and central power in the country.
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Castle Brown
Red Movement
Brown
America
Clyde Lyon
Lyon
Work Delayed on Standpipe for Paint Weather
The repainting of the large standpipe has not begun and will be postponed for several days. Painters require a special paint and clear weather before starting the job.
RoofersDelayed By Damp Weather In DeKalb
Extreme dampness in DeKalb slows re roofing at Normal site. Work currently half done and will resume once weather clears. Progress will continue until completion.
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DeKalb
Death of Charles Tazewell at Elgin linked to heart trouble
Mrs. K Tazewell of Tazewell reports the sudden death of her brother-in-law Charles Tazewell in Elgin on Saturday morning. Born June 23, 1850 in Elgin township, he lived in the city all his life and worked in the watch factory escape room until retirement. Survived by sister Jennie Tazewell, nephew Roy Tazewell of Kingston, and niece Edna Tazewell principal of a DeKalb school. Funeral at Fredricks and Curtis chapel, West Chicago street, Monday at 2:30 PM with burial in Blu City cemetery.
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Mrz. K
Tazewell
Charles Tazewell
Elgin
The
Elgin Courier
Washington Street
Jennie Tazewell
J. R. Tobin
Roy Tazewell
Kingston
Edna Tazewell
DeKalb
Fredricks and Curtis Chapel
West
Chicago Street
Blu City
Vax
She Loves and Lies Princess Tonight
Classifieds advertise the phrase She Loves and Lies Princess Tonight in a Chronicle Want Ad section, signaling a lighthearted personal notice or fictional headline style.
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Norma Talmadge
Railway board opens final hearing on railroad wage demands
In Chicago May 17 the United States railway labor board began final consideration of wage demands totaling 1 billion dollars for 2 million workers. E T Whittier said increases would be tied to living costs and passed to the public via higher passenger and freight rates. First class to be studied includes transportation workers.
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United Press
Chicago, Ill
United States Railway Labor Board
E. T. Whittier
Conference Commission of Railway Managers
Whittier
Chicago
United States Railway Board
Committee in Report on Americanization Demonstration
The committee reports financial results from the Armory Americanization demonstration. Contributions include Woman's Club 10.00, American Legion 10.00, Elk's Club 12.00, and hospital fund 7.00 plus library 4.00 and other small gifts. Expenses cover armory rent 1.50, chair rental 1.44, tableaux props 4.00, costumes 3.75, crepe paper 55 cents, and related items.
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Begor's
Malone's
McAllister
Sorensen
Lss
James E. Lewis
The Sporting Duchess at Star Page
The Sporting Duchess starring Alice Joyce opens a two day run at the Star Page. The silent feature features a Derby race climax, lavish locations, and performances said to be sincere and convincing. Adults 30c, Children 20c. matinee tomorrow 2:00. adults 20c, children 10c. War tax applies.
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Alice Joyce
Duchess of Desborough
Star Paige
Grekul Almof
Two Continents
Drury Lane
The
Star Orchestra
Paul Hubbard Returns Home to De Kalb
Paul Hubbard arrived in DeKalb yesterday afternoon after a long border tour. He spoke of Mexican issues and Carranza troop actions, claiming to be through with the army and planning to stay in DeKalb for now.
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Paul Hubbard
DeKalb
Paul
Carranza
de Kalb
Cherry seeks certiorari in high court over $52000 judgment
F W Cherry former receiver for the c A and D electric line filed a petition for a writ of certiorari in the supreme court to review a second district appellate court ruling. Receiver Harvey Gunsul won a $52000 judgment against Cherry for alleged sale of the company's securities during his receivership. The case began in Kane county circuit court, which ruled against Cherry and was appealed by him.
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Chronicle
Springfield
F. W. Cherry
C. A. & D. Electric Line
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Second District
Harvey Gunsul
Cherry
Kane County
Carranza Not Caught In Mexican Civil War Update
Dramatic accounts from Mexico City describe Carranza in a last stand at Rinconada. Murguia’s bravery boosted his defense as rebel messages offered safe conduct, which were torn up. Carranza reportedly remains at large in the mountains pursued by rebel cavalry. Obregon’s candidacy remains open amid trepidation on terms from Trevino.
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United Press
Mexico City
Mex
Carranza
Rincondada
Murguia
Carlanza
Pablo Gonzales
Alvardo Obregon
Washington, D. C
Texas
Nnational
DeKalb Mourns William J. Keast at 61
William J. Keast of West Lincoln Highway DeKalb died Saturday evening after a long illness. Born November 5 1864 in New Castle Canada he lived in Milan Malta and DeKalb. Survived by wife Janet and two sons Percy and Perry. siblings and relatives noted. Funeral at 2 20 p m tomorrow at home with Rev F M Webster officiating. Interment Fairview cemetery. Keast was a former Q R 8 Company employee and long time Eagles member.
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DeKalb
William J. Keast
West Lincoln Highway
Mr. Keast
Q. R. 8. Company
Chicago
Willian J. Keast
New Castle
Canada
Milan
Amos Keast
Janet M. Calhoon
Mayfield Township
Malta
Percy
Perry
William Busby
Dixon
Arthur Bartlett
Winterset
Iowa
Guy Watson
Sioux Falls
Dakota
Eli
Osawatomie
Kas
Fred
F. M. Webster
Local Doctor Struck by Automobile Near Fourth Street
Dr. John B. Hagey was knocked down by a car driven by Charles Allen at the Fourth street and Lincoln Highway corner while crossing the C. A. & D. tracks. The collision, blamed on carelessness on both sides, left his face severely bruised but not seriously injured.
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John B. Hagey
Charles Allen
Fourth Street
Lincoln Highway
Navy Chief Denounces Prussianization Effort in Senate Hearing
Secretary Daniels testified before the Senate Naval Committee alleging a plan to Prussianize the navy by giving military power and reducing civilian control. He cited a clash with Rear Admiral Bradley Fisk, who he says tried to push the secretary’s office toward a figurehead role.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Simins
Daniels
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Navy Department
Secretary
Navy
Bradley Fisk
Fisk
Fiske
Sipunss
Windy Miller Takes Leave of Absence in Kansas City Club
Ward Miller once called Windy Miller during his city days now serves as outfielder and assistant manager for a Kansas City American Association team. He fell ill with tonsillitis in Minneapolis, was hospitalized, and is recuperating at his Dixon home.
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Ward Miller
Windy
Kansas City American Association
Dixon
Minneapolis
Reverend Fahlund Moves to New Parsonage Home
Reverend G. A. Fahlund has moved his household from the late home on North Sixth Street to the new parsonage at 226 West Locust Street, recently purchased by the church membership.
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Fahlund
G. A. Fahlund Bas
North Sixth Street
West Locust Street
Seven room house for rent on North 14th Street
Desirable seven room house on North 14th Street near Pleasant available for immediate occupancy. Furnace, toilet, electric lights, and garage included. asking price $3,000. TALBOT'S INSURANCE AGENCY.
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North 14Th Street
Pleasant
Talbot’s Insurance Agency
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