Tulsa Chronicle recounts Joliet inmate William Jackson death
DeKalb county authorities were interested in the Joliet penitentiary escape and the killing of William Jackson, a Negro convict who stepped on a third rail during escape. Jackson, jailed in DeKalb for burglary and larceny, had a long criminal history across multiple states and repeatedly fought Sheriff Scot en deavoring to escape, ultimately dying in Joliet.
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DeKalb County
William Jackson
Joliet
Jackson
Milwaukee
Scot
Duckson
Prizinsily
Oklahoma
Teas
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Hard to Move County Seats Under New Plan
Springfield May 18 The constitutional convention adopts a report on county seat moves. Removal will require three fourths of voters approval, with likely full vote needed for final sections. The committee favors restricting seat transfers and schedules further consideration by the convention.
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Winited Press
Springfield
Pepers
Mass Athletic Event Opens at DeKalb High School
The mass athletic competition is underway this week at the local high school with 172 boys competing in track events. Records are kept in a register and the composite score will be submitted to the state association to establish the mass athletic championship. DeKalb is expected to rank well in the standings.
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Reet Nabconspet Tioby
DeKalb
Strike Hits Normal School Roofing Job
A third work stoppage at the Normal school roofing project interrupts progress. Foreman and one worker remain on site with two thirds of the job completed and expect to finish in two more days. Similar strikes affect the Jorn company’s Springfield operations.
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Springfield
New Bishop Named by Methodist Conference
United Press reports from Des Moines Iowa that The Rev Charles Wesley Burns of Minnesota was elected bishop by the Methodist general conference an official announcement stated today May 1
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United Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Charles Wesley Burns
Minnesota
Methodist General Conference
Shoe Hospital Sold Today to Joseph Cohn
Announcement notes the sale of the Fourth Street shoe repair business known as the Shoe Hospital from Frank Wiaczkins to Joseph Cohn effective immediately. Wiaczkins plans rest and possibly a visit to Russia, having run the shop for 12 years and made many friends who will miss him.
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Frank Wiaczkins
Fourth Street
Shoe Hospital
Joe Cohn
Wiaczkins
Russia
Mr. Winezkins
Trials Hushed in Cook County Reds Case Panel Shrinks
Judge Hebel ordered exclusion of all prospective jurors from the courtroom to prevent opinions from questions by counsel as the fourth panel of 100 dwindled while progressing toward a panel to try William Bross Lloyd and 23 followers. The trial began yesterday with only two jurors accepted and subject to peremptory challenge. O. G. Brown of this city is a defendant.
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Hebel
William Bross Lloyd
Red
O. 3 Brown
Penrose Brought Into Navy Policy Controversy
Washington May 18 Senator Boise Penrose is drawn into the attack led by Rear Admiral Simms on Navy conduct during the war. Secretary of Navy Reeser stated testimony before the Senate Naval Affairs Committee continues. Daniels accused Penrose of plagiarism and noted a 1918 senate speech blaming the Navy secretary for procrastination delaying active participation at a cost of billions. Simms echoed the idea in a London speech.
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Chited Press
Washington, D. C
Boise Penrose
Simms
Reeser
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Daniels
Polit
Pénrose
Senate
London
Missing New York Girl Found in Los Angeles
Hen rietta Bubee an 11 year old from New York was located in Los Angeles after a nationwide police search prompted by her disappearance on April 12. Police declined to disclose the source of the information or further details.
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Thited Press
New York, N. Y
Henrietta Bubee
New York
Los Angeles
Normal School President Attends National Education Conference
President J. Stanley Brown of the Normal school left for Washington to join the national conference on education. He was named by the Governor as a state delegate to the meeting, which will address major questions in educational work.
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J. Stanley Brown
The
Normal School
Washington
Brown
Bolshevik Offensive Against Kiel Is Stopped
A United Press dispatch from Warsaw reports a war office communique stating the Bolshevik counter offensive against Kiel has been discontinued. The note also mentions the new Ukrainian government formation and weather outlook for Illinois with cloudy skies and possible showers.
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United Press
Warsaw
Poland
War Office Today
Kiel
Ukraine
Star Orchestra presents Duchess premiere at Star Playhouse
The Star Orchestra offers a rare musical treat tonight at the Star Playhouse with Duchess overture at 7 40 sharp. Tickets and program details are expected to match the evening’s refined concert mood.
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Star _playhouse
Bowers Case Up In Court
Judge Pond in the county court ordered the Bowes youths placed in the Glenwood boys home for education and care. The father must pay $15 monthly for each boy’s maintenance. the older lad to return to city school work with the father providing a home. All children under county court jurisdiction will be monitored to prevent future family issues, based on information by States Attorney Smith.
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Judge Pond
Bowes
Chronicle
Glenwood
Cority Court
Smith
Engineer struck by stone on freight train in Schenectady
A New York Central freight train neared Schenectady with the fireman at the throttle and the engineer unconscious in the cab after a boy threw a stone at Mirgare. He revived after medical treatment and was sent home.
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Schenectady
N. Y
New York Central Railroad
Here
Mirgare
Inge
Murnane J
Steel Company Distributes Flour to Workers
The American Steel & Wire Co. received a carload of flour for its workers at a price of 3.50 per hundred pounds. Officials say this helps employees beat the rising cost of living, continuing a pattern of supplying coffee and other commodities in the past.
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American Steel & Wire C
Bell Cleaner Here Today to Fix Bank Alarm
A technician arrives to service the burglar alarm at the First National Bank. The yearly overhaul keeps bells in good condition as rust and wear accumulate between cleanings, a task handled by firms supplying alarm services nationwide.
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First National Bank
Militia Regiment Plans Tonight Drill at Armory
Tonight is the regular drill for Company M and may be one of the last at the Armory. The Ronan building is being refinished for the company and will be used as soon as work finishes. Tonight’s drill will be the usual routine but organizers hope many attend.
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Ronan
Beggar Report Highlights Police Action Last Night
Police were called to Nora Seconds last evening after a report of a man begging and taking food from the house. With the large amount of work now, authorities warned they will push the limits on those found idle.
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Nora
Soviet Appeals to Reds of Whole World
The Russian soviet government issues a wireless statement urging the proletarians of all nations including the United States to unite to end the Polish war on Russia by crushing the capitalists and landowners.
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Ype
London
England
United States
Russia
Card Party by Knights of Commons at K of C Hall
Knights of Commons announce a card party at the K of C hall in Ishorp on Thursday evening May 29 at 8 15. Lunch will be served and admission is 25 cents.
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Knights of Commons
K. of C. Hall
Ishorp
Cadet Field Day Planned At Local High School
Program announced by Coach Foedrich for next Saturday afternoon at the high school grounds features rival cadet platoons competing in drills, trench attack, rifle exercises, signaling, tug of war, and a baseball game with events from 1 30 to 4 10 PM including assembly, inspection, parade, and reviews.
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Foedrich
Primaries See Minimal Voter Interest in Pennsylvania
In Pittsburgh and across Pennsylvania light turnout marked the Republican and Democratic primaries. Only Major General Wood appeared on Republican ballots and Attorney General Palmer led the Democratic ballot in Montpelier. No other names appeared on Democratic lines.
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Pittsburgh
Railway
Pennsylvania
Major Genet Wood
Atorney
Palmer
Montpelier
Podayneral Wood
Willian Webster
New York
Famous Woman Educator of Sweden Here
Mrs Jennie Velander lecturer at Skora Sweden Normal college spoke at the Normal this afternoon on education in Sweden and Swedish views during the war. She has studied U S schools this year and will visit Geneva Milwaukee to discuss school conditions.
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Jennie Velander
Estute Normal College
Skora
Sweden
Velander
United States
Geneva
Milwaukee
More Troops to Ireland Reported Amid Crisis in North
United Press reports rapid developments in Ireland with General MacReady credited for a campaign to restore order. Thousands of troops billeted in the west and southwest as riots in Londonderry continue. Martial law considered. 400,000 troops cited by expert. London and Washington dispatches note Irish home rule debate and Republican platform committee findings.
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United Press
London
England
Ireland
MacReady
Londonderry
Repington
House of Commons
Lley George
Andrew Bonar Law
Local Man Plans Minnesota Conference Tour
Prof. 8 J Vaagan of the Normal School is on an important business trip this week. Engaged by the state educational department, he will meet with vocational education instructors and discuss matters connected with the Amanuel training work across northern Minnesota.
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8. J. Vaagan
Normal School
Minnesota
State Educational Department
Bike Found in Alley in Claus Collins’s Back Yard
Officer Derix found a bicycle in the alley behind Claus Collins’s office while on patrol. Believing it was stolen, he brought it to the station. Shortly after, August Nelson inquired about the bike and confirmed ownership, leading to its return.
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Derix
Claus Collins
Staion
Lous
August Nelson
Belaz
Che Peters
Bridge Work Stalled on East Road Overpass
report notes no progress on the East Road bridge with work halted. unclear text describes equipment or personnel on site and timelines, mentioning Maple Park and nearby signals.
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Maple Park
Jim
Hank
Government to Take Roads in France May Be
Government consider taking over roads in France by May 18 under a bill proposing a joint superstructure with government workers and owners represented together. The measure aims to place administration of roads under a cooperative framework.
Bluebeard Starts on Prison Sentence Today
The notorious killer Jaume, known as Bluebeard, begins a life sentence today at San Quentin prison after his conviction for slaying nine of his wives. An earlier 162 minute stop drew attention as the case unfolded.
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Bluebeard
Rivhmessi
Bluebeard” Jaume
San Qrentin
Riur
Cortland Girl Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
Miss Beasie Nelson of Cortland was brought here yesterday afternoon for an emergency appendectomy. The operation was performed yesterday and her condition is reported as serious. She is the daughter of the Cortland post office’s rural mail carrier and is about 12 years old.
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Beasie Nelson
Cortland
Serkea
Rars
Dance Tonight Reeama's Orchestra of Oregon Ellis Hall
Dance tonight as Reaman's Orchestra of Oregon performs at Ellis Hall with all Asian orchestra members featured in a lively evening of music and dance.
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Reaman
Orchestra of
Oregon
Ellis’ Hall
Examination Set for Various Civil Service Posts
The state civil service commission announced an examination in DeKalb on June 19 for multiple positions including grain inspector, promotional accountant, food inspector, prison teacher ranks 1 and 2, senior departmental bookkeeper, and other titled posts. Applications must be on file by 5:00 p.m. June 12 at the commission’s office.
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The
Chronicle
Springfield
State
Civil Service Commission
Toteyl
DeKalb
Muine
They Called Her the Sporting Duchess in Fiboree Lore
A fragment notes a colorful nickname Sporting Duchess tied to a fiboree owner and mentions Joyce star performers and a Star Playhouse event tonight with Specta music and theater offerings.
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Joyce
Railroads seek public burden for wage hikes amid board hearing
Chicago May 18 railroad managers reject engineers demand for a quarter of a million dollars annual rise as excessive while union chiefs say increases may be borne by the public through higher rates. The railroad labor board will hear the bill tomorrow as rail executives debate who should pay for higher wages. In Washington May 18 officials warn months may pass before freight movement recovers with traffic halting not a solution. Priority orders and pooling may ease congestion at key terminals to aid the upcoming summer grain movement across the central west and northwest.
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United Press
Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
Chicco
Timothy Shea
Brotherhood of Railroad Firemen
Rai dl
EP Whittier
Railroad i
Joe Washingtorn
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sorday
Sui
Eee
Atchison
Iby
Farmer’s National Council
Car Service Commission
Central West
St. Paul
Minn
W. A. Strong
Strong & Warner
Big Milliners
Washington, D. C
Senate Today
David R. Walsh
Massachusetts
Tushington
D. C
K. C. Leffingwell
United States
John Wanamaker
Wanamaker
George Hodges
National Association of Railroad Managers
Northwest Agricultural Department
Bureau of Markets
Northwest
Nitrate Plant Under Fire In New Senate Report
Washington May 18. The Heise committee report on War Department expenditures charges the nitrate plant program wasted 196 million dollars and produced no nitrate before signing. It pins blame on Bernard M Baruch as the moving force, while a minority report by Rep Garrett says stopping the program and wasting 30 000 troops was a mistake.
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Unitet: Pressy
Washington
DD. C
War Department
War ‘Department
Mide Public Todas
Bernard M. Baruch
Garrett
Tennessee
United States
Revival of Boy Scouts Hits City Tonight
The Hey Scout dream in Wis city is revived as Pat J. A. Spickerman is named scout master. A meeting at the high school tonight at seven will gather boys aged 12 to 18 interested in scoutcraft. The program will include hikes, camping, and outdoor activities planned for the coming months.
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Wis
Pat J. A. Spickierman
Spickemnan
Even Welock
Stimee
Last Time Tonight Norma Talmadge in She Loves and Lies
Norma Talmadge headlines the Princess presenting She Loves and Lies in a final screening. The dramatic romance features her star power to close a program of new film offerings at the local cinema.
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Norma Talmadge
Princess
Mischievous Kids Deface Doctor's Car on Gurler Street
Dr Poomni, while calling on Gurler street Sunday, found his roadster rear end marked with the names Eva, Myrtie, Iona and Wilbur. Police expect to locate the 16 year old offenders and Perry vows to make an example of them.
New Members of Fraternity Fail to Appear
The Chronicle notes that only seven of eighteen candidates appeared for initiation into the Elks last evening. After the initiation, new and old members shared a light lunch.
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the Chronicle
the Elks
Teachers Speak on Consolidated School Plan at Shirland
D. Gilbert of the Normal School travels to Shirland in Winnebago County at night to address a public meeting aimed at arousing sentiment for the construction of a consolidated school district. The event seeks support for regional educational consolidation.
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Shirland
Dew
D. Gilbert
Normal School
Winnebago County
Carranza Goes South And Mexican Rebel Shifts
United States diplomats in Mexico City report Washington plans to observe the reconstruction period and delay recognition of the new government. Villa is traveling toward Mexico City unaccompanied, while Carranza reportedly moves south toward the mountains. Obregon says no quarrel between revolutionary leaders is anticipated and that Gonzales and he have harmonized their views despite potential threats from Carranza.
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United Presss
Washington, D
United States
Mexico City
Republic
Mexico
State Department
Francisco Villa
Carranza
Cevola
Villa
Alvaro Obré
United Press Today
Obregon
Gonzales
Goodison Mobilizes Force to Clean Streets Before Memorial Day
Commissioner of Public Works Goodison reports a strong crew at work cleaning streets grading sewers and performing a spring housecleaning. The goal is to have all thoroughfares in first class shape by Memorial Day.
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Goodison
Keast Funeral Held This Afternoon
The funeral of William Keast was held this afternoon from his West Lincoln Highway home. The Third Regiment band, of which the deceased was a member, attended in uniform and played a dirge.
The Sporting Duchess at Siar Playhouse stars Alice Joyce
The Sporting Duchess showcases Alice Joyce in a dazzling film at Siar Playhouse in Tey. Attend to see Clipstone compete in the horse race as wealth and happiness ride on the outcome.
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Alice Joyce
Clipstone
Siar Playhouse
Tey
Price Drop Predicted Across U S Stores
Reports from Washington and St Paul indicate sweeping price cuts in essentials and a drive to restore normal business levels. Treasury officials cite voter pressure and loan incentives, while Wanamaker stores lead a broad cut, urging a return to prewar purchasing.
Summer School Bids Fair to Be Successful
Prospect students have reserved dormitory rooms and private homes in town for the Normal summer school. Officials say the forthcoming session will be highly successful with rooms filled and activities ready.
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Iity
Don't Miss Norma Talmadge in She Loves and Lies
Film listing highlights Norma Talmadge in She Loves and Lies shown at Princess Tonight with a bold appeal to moviegoers.
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