Gonzales to Get Reward for Withdrawing Candidacy
Mexico City May 20 general Pablo Gonzales likely to win provisional presidency after withdrawing his candidacy. Reports say Durango and Chihuahua operations by Gerrano move toward capital with 5000 troops. Calles arrives with forces expected this week. Villa pledges cooperation with new government. Carranza allegedly ready to resign. Emissaries seek recognition as new regime forms. Paso, Texas May 20 Calles in Chiapas for talks with Villa. gestures to declare Villa a private citizen and halt military actions.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Pablo Gonzales
Gerrano
Durango
Chihhua
Calles
Fraicisco Villa
Carranza
Paso
Texas
P. Elias Calles
Chi
Francisco Villa
Gomez
iCalles
Sition Villa
Presidem Corranna
Good Records at School Yard Track Effort
Coach Foedisch at the high school reports remarkable records in the mass athletic meet where all boys participate. He notes this provides new material for his track team as they prepare to contend at the upcoming conference meet.
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Foedisch
Trucks used to move nails from local mills
Freight dealers east and west have sent trucks to convey wire nails and other steel goods made at local mills. Some trucks are large though not as big as freight cars and can carry many pounds despite difficulties.
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Ting
Navy actions to curb slackers amid WWI reserve enlistments
United Press reports Secretary Daniels told a naval committee the Navy allowed three fourths of reserve enlistments in class D to avoid active duty, with officers also leaping to commissions via subordinates. He cited instances of requests to commission secretaries and generalized slacker concerns as the war ended with U S Navy numbers far exceeding Britain.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Retary Daniels
Ate Naval Committee
Daniels
Bureau of Navy
Navy
Congress
Department
Secretary of the Navy
Clashes in Limerick Leave One Dead and Six Wounded
One man killed and a woman with five girls injured in civilian and police soldier clashes in Limerick last night. Streets were patrolled today amid ongoing tensions.
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Unitea Press
Limerick
Ireland
Congress May Keep Busy for Entire Summer
President Wilson plans to keep Congress in session through the summer to revise revenue laws. Democratic leaders say he will urge a tax overhaul to address Treasury strains, low liberty bond values, and rising living costs. If the bonus bill passes, an extended session may be necessary.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
Treasury
Republican Congress
Normal team loses to St Albans in practice game
Last night Normal Base ball team fell 8 to 7 to St Albans of Sycamore in a practice game. Most regular players were training for the track meet in Peoria tomorrow and could not play. St Albans will return for another practice game tomorrow night.
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St. Albans
Sycamore
Ag Yo
Peoria
Reds to Host World Champions in Aug Exhibition
DeKalb champions prepare to face the Cincinnati Reds in an August exhibition in the city. Local promoters booked Moran warriors for the open date and plan a big day with a star lineup expected to draw fans from across the region. Further conferences will firm up plans and the management aims to present a major event.
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DeKalb
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago White Sox
Moran Warriors
Thee Reds
Odd Plight of Local Family in Quarantine
A Maplewood Avenue family is confined with measles while the local health officer was ill. As Dr Hagey recovers at home a police call leads another doctor to the scene and the warning sign is removed.
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Maplewoods Avenue
Arrives Home From North Trip Charles Stoughton
Charles Stoughton arrives in Trem from Winnipeg Canada after surveying farm land he owns in that region. He traveled with Tom Adams for several days and reports warmer summers but cooler weather than Trem. He says Canada has a backward season yet expects little crop interference this year.
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Charles Stougnten
Tre. Kalb
Winnipeg
Canada
Charles
Tom Adams
Tom
Canada Es 1
Back to Gods Country at Star theatre tonight
Film showing at the Star theatre with two performances at 7 30 and 9 10. Adults charge 30c children 20c plus war tax. Special music by the Star orchestra.
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Tetana
Star Theatre
Star Orchestra
Death at DeKalb sanitarium patient John Rukaviana
The first death at the DeKalb county sanitarium occurred this morning. John Rukaviana aged 11 died after tuberculosis following influenza. He was born in Wisconsin in 1904 and moved to DeKalb six years ago with his parents. Survived by father mother and sister Mary. Funeral tomorrow at the Catholic church with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
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DeKalb County
John Rukaviana
Wisconsin
DeKalb
Chicago
Mary
Catholic Durch
Plan to raise bonus fund gains Democratic support
Washington May 20 Democrats gain tax on stock dividends in the Republican soldier bonus bill. The tax proposal passed the ways and means committee 15 to 12 with only 3 Republicans joining. Rep Lonzworth of Ohio says the GOP will not stand for the veto, sparking a stormy morning session as lawmakers prepare to reconvene.
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Waited Press
Washington, D. C
Washington, D.C
Lonzworth
Ohio
Exports Fall in April as Trade Drops Noted
United Press reports April exports declined by 145,006,000 from March while imports fell by 20,000,000. April exports reached 684,040,000 with 454,000,000 in imports. Gold and silver import totals show 30,000,000 and 11,000,000 respectively. exports 17,000,000 for silver.
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United Press
Washington
D. C
Commerce Department
Esprit
New Building Rising At Firth and Lincoln Highway
Work on the new building at the corner of Firth and Lincoln Highway is progressing. Sawyer and Sons will occupy the structure once finished, with a large filling station planned to handle many cars at once in DeKalb.
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Firth and
Lincoln Highway
Sawyer and Sons
Thedargest
DeKalb
Rockford Population Booms Amid City Growth
Rockford shows a population rise to 65 4 thousands, a gain of 20 250 since ten years ago. The 4.6 percent increase suggests a sustained boom in the city’s growth and in neighboring areas.
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Rockford
Trainload of Automobiles Through City
A seventh full train of cars passed through the city today on the way west. The railroad is taking all the cars it can, and dealers driving the cars add to the flow, making DeKalb a town with more cars passing through and more kinds of autos than many cities.
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Sothot Trail Gast
DeKalb
Soil Improvement Officials to Chat Salaries at County Meet
De Kalb County Soil Improvement Association executives plan a meeting at the association offices to discuss salaries under a new arrangement. Tom Roberts remains county official and W. G. Eckhardt is named to the association. Knights of Columbus card party slated for May 20 at the K of C hall with lunch and 20 cent admission.
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Anernoun
DeKalb County Soil Improvement Association
Association
Tom Roberts
Eiire
W. G. Eckhardt
Knights of Columbus
K. of C. Hall
Marshall in Defense for League Today
Vice President Thomas R. Marshall spoke at the Democratic state convention in Indianapolis on May 20. He discussed the League of Nations, urged voters to judge political statements by public deeds, and defended wartime policies while noting government must be trusted to act responsibly.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Vic
Thomas R. Marshall
League of Nations
Amirieu
Kabi
United
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Germany
United States
Merting
Lloyd George
England
Pranier | Milleriod
France
Athletes Travel to Peoria for College Meet
Athletes from the local normal school head to Peoria for an inter scholastic college meet. Events include tennis doubles and singles, old Wisconsin and DeForest Hunt competition, and distance runs with shot put and discus. The school lacks a regular track team but hopes to win medals despite limited practice.
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Peoria
Tocal Normal School
Teo
Papoike
Priday
Wix Garner
Charence Cannon
Old Wisher
DePorest Hunt
Uturdbty
Tina Discus
Loreal
Everitt
Settle Strike of Roofers at Normal School
Normal School settles roofer strike as workers return to jobs. Roof repairs faced delays due to severe spots and extra time. project to be finished by tomorrow night.
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Normal School
Funeral for Wesley Moses to be held Friday
The funeral of Wesley Moses of East Lincoln Highway will be held Friday afternoon at his home at 40 o'clock. After the service, the remains will be taken to Fairview cemetery for interment.
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Wesley Moses
East Lincoln Highway
Fairview Cemetery
Ascension and Pentecost Windows at St Mary’s Church
St Mary’s Catholic church highlights Ascension and Pentecost observances with windows reproducing Raphael and MacKhorst works. Pentecost Sunday will feature the transom panel showing the Holy Spirit as tongues of fire. a day of fast and abstinence is noted.
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St. Mary's Catholic Church
Penteeset
Mount Olivet
Raphael
Fife
MacKhorst
Wreck on Great Western Railway Cleared After Early Morning
Two wrecking crews worked through the night to clear debris on the Great Western railroad. The right of way reopened as tracks were refaced. Six cars were destroyed, a crane damaged, and a carload of eggs ruined. Over 100 hogs were killed, with damages running into thousands of dollars. The cause of the crash remains unknown.
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Great Western Railroad
Dama
Tennis Court At The Normal Ready For Use
Work on the normal bonds courts is a test drive and will be finished soon. The heavy lifters will not lose an minute. The dormitory plans and financing details for students are forthcoming and will be published as soon as known.
Haish Team Secures Fourth Straight Victory
The Haish team defeated the Nayasine 746 to end last evening with a decisive win. The victors extend their winning streak to four games as Yve horn leads with strong play and the crowd of 21 fans watches in support.
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Prade
Vemcet Teat
Etade
Chen
Knox Measure Sent to House Amid Senate Debate
The Knox measure passes the Senate and moves to the House for action tomorrow. Absteinen Porter of the WD signals that the peace resolution will be discussed. the expected outcome is a prompt veto by the President.
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Knox
Acershington
Absteinen Porter
Painter Busy on Tall Stack at Steel Mill
A worker is pictured atop the tall stacks of the American Steel and Wire company as the printing of these factory chimneys occurs twice yearly. He toils with calm focus, maintaining the stacks in peak condition despite the height and risk.
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Painter
American Steel and Wire Company
Terni Firma
Conditio
Dorothy Gish Stars in Mary Ellen Comes to Town at Princess
Dorothy Gish headlines a screening of Mary Ellen Comes to Town at the Princess theater. Charles Engh rode a Chicago-bound train today, noted in transit listings.
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Dorothy Gish
Mary Ellen
Charles Engh
Chicago
Nine Die in Matteawan Gun Battle in Huntington
Nine men were killed in a gun battle between Matteawan town officials, drivers, and private detectives in Matteawan. Mayor Cavell Testerman fell first, followed by others as a broader clash erupted, with Baldwin-Felix detectives involved and a state guard response anticipated.
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Dressy
Cavell Testerman
Tiple
Eri. Peltz
Baldwin-Feliz
Pella i
Sir Weafield
Methawar
Pm, Co
Stone Mountain Coal Company
Jatin F Miwell
Atute Consibilary
Arnel
Ate Denerhiacne
Villace
Soviet Troops Make Gains In Polish Front Drive
Moscow wireless dispatches report Soviet forces advancing along a front in the Polotsk Lepel area with strong resistance failing to halt the push. The dispatch says Poles retreated after hard fighting as Russians claim gains near Kiely and Polotsk with rapid advance west of Vitsvek.
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Coles
Polotek Lepel
Moscow
Polker
Tolahebei
Alircotert
Gene Rinsitogt
Kiely
Peiscoimmuniggue
London
Eng
Vitsvek
Polotsk
Borah Probe Measure Clears Senate Passage
A Senate vote adopted the Boegh resolution to probe campaign expenditures of presidential candidates. The committee will investigate money sources and any patronage or promises used to secure funds. Names of persons firms corporations and organizations involved will be sought.
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Tiled Press
Washington, D.C
Delalé
Gas Shortage Looms In City As Supply Dwindles
City faces imminent gas shortage with only limited supplies left. The Indepehent Oil Co is the sole supplier with any gas at present and warns supplies will last only until week’s end. Rob Sawger Sage and Standard Oil stations have cars on order but delivery timing is unclear.
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Inepemient OU Company
Rob Sawger
Sage
Standard Oil Fit
Geneva To Host New Community Hospital Project
Geneva will be the site of a $250000 community hospital. The project unites Rotavi St Charles La Fox and nearby areas to fund and build the facility in Geneva as soon as practicable.
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Geneva
Community Hospital
Worcovenese
Rotavi
St. Charles
la Fox
Bankers to Convene in Belvidere for Group Three Meeting
S B Bradt of the First National Bank will respond to the welcome at the Illinois Bankers Association Group Three session in Belvidere on June 3. George M Marshall, Group Three president, will give the welcome. About sixty banks from eight counties will attend, hosted by Boone county bankers. The Majestic theatre hosts business sessions while Belvidere Commercial Club rooms serve as headquarters.
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S. B. Bradt
Vaink
Ilinois Bankers’ Association
Belvidere
Boone County
Belvidere Commercial Club
Majestic Theatre
George M. Marshall
Bradt
DeKalb
Prime Minister Lloyd George in Ill Health
London report says Prime Minister Lloyd George may retire after the Spa conference due to deteriorating health. He was in bad health during the Hythe conference and feared to collapse after the San Remo meeting.
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Lloyd George
United Press Londonz
Lloyd, George
San Remo
Hear Plea for Raises in Rail Labor Dispute
United Press reports in Chicago that railroad switchmen demand hourly raises to 95 cents and 1.00 dollars, presented by their lines in Washington. The board heard rail managements’ side led by T. Whiter, while outlaw leaders from across the country attended. Manufacturers urged a swift decision to curb midwest congestion as talks continue.
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United Pressy
Chicago
United States Rail Uf Labor Board
T. Whiter
Railroad Managers’ Association
Washington
Sodas
John Glenn
The
Minors Manufacturers’ Association
Middle West
Labor groups oppose anti strike bills before Senate committee
AF of L officials and railroad brotherhoods testified before a senate interstate commerce subcommittee on anti strike measures. They argued the strike is the workers main weapon and urged Congress to curb profiteering corporations rather than threaten labor rights. Harold Sterling and McNamara opposed Poindexter and Exige bills.
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Tosted
Washington
Contree
American Federation of Labor
Railroad Brotherhood
Senate Interstate Commission
Congress
Harold Sterling
McNamara
Wireman’s Brotherhood
Sterling
Poindexter
Exige
Apollo Piano Company Hosts Milwaukee Sales Group
Milwaukee sales staff from J. T. Bradford Piano Company visited the Apollo plant in DeKalb for tours and meetings. The group arrived Tuesday and were hosted by DeKalb management during their visit.
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Apollo Piano Company
Milwaukee
J. T. Bradford Piano Company
Apollo
DeKalb
Back to Gods Country at Star Theatre Tonight
Jas Oliver Curwood presents sixteen animal roles in Back to Gods Country to be shown at the Star theatre tonight. The film notes his fame from Cosmopolitan and Good Housekeeping works.
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Star Theatre
Good Housekeeping
Food Costs Fall as Market Signals Hint at Decline
An Anne Presa report from New York notes food prices moving downward alongside clothing and other commodities. Forecasts from wholesale grocers and Washington officials expect nationwide food quotations to drop as tight credit and loan liquidations depress demand.
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New York
N. Y
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
United States Steel
Europe
Chicago
Third Juror Secured Today in Brown Trial
Nicholas Smith, a salesman for the Peoples Gas Light and Coke Co., is the new juror in the Brown trial. The selection followed more than a week of examining prospective jurors as the case proceeds with a billionaire plaintiff and others alleging a Communist labor plot against the government.
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Wis
Cme
Radit
Taen
Nicholas Smith
Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co
Former DeKalb Man Visits Friends Here
J. C. Fitzgerald, president of Fitzgerald Manufacturing, toured DeKalb yesterday to visit old friends. He formerly worked with Smith Manufacturing in this city and once lived here before moving to Kilbourn, Wisconsin, to start his current business.
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DeKalb
J. C. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald Manufacturing Company
Smith Manufacturing Company
Kilbourn
Wis
Thrift Man2i0 Speaker at June 17 Commencement
William Matthew Lewis director of the savings bureau at the treasury department will speak at the June 17 morning commencement at 9 o clock. The Treble Clef club will provide music under Prof A Neil Annas. The class size is eighty two, with graduates already placed for the next school year and starting salaries at least 190 dollars per month. The Star Orchestra will perform Overture at 7 30.
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William Matthew Lewis
Savings Bureau
Treasury Department
Washington
Grown
Treble Clef Club
A. Neil Annas
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