Seven Youths to Be Confirmed at Swedish Mission
The Swedish Mission church observes its annual confirmation tomorrow with seven youths Evelyn Aspengren Margaret Carlson Carl Holm Vinnow Johnson Harold Ohlson Gerda Peterson and Theodore Stone receiving certificates and Bibles after a bilingual examination. Rev Gustafson leads the study program and August Wahlstrom will speak at the ceremony. The church will be elaborately decorated by last year’s class and music will highlight both the morning confirmation and evening Pentecostal sermon.
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Swedish Mission Church
Gustafson
Tw ! Foundation Principles of Christ
Evelyn Aspengren
Margaret Carlson
Carl Holm
Vinnow Johnson
Harold Ohlson
Gerda Peterson
Theodore Stone
Johnson Leads Oregon Primary Pace In Early Returns
Early returns from Oregon’s preferential primary show Hiram Johnson edging Leonard Wood for the Republicans with Wood close behind. George E. Chamberlin likely renominated by Democrats, Harvey Starkweather as challenger. Counts from about 42 counties show Johnson ahead in the race for U S Senate.
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United Press
Portland
Ore
Hiram Johnson
Leonard Wood
Oregon
Johnsen
Wood
Sae Landen
Hoover
George E. Chamberlin
Harvey W. Starkweather
Wilson
Roth Republian
Johnson
Herbert Hoover
Lowden
William G. McAdoo
Fishermen of All Ages Gear Up for Local Pond Opening
City residents young and old prepare gear for sport at the newly opened Normal Pond last Saturday. Many plan to fish at nearby lakes and rivers tomorrow. Early season catches are hampered by unusually cold water reducing bites.
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Senoa
Simms Praises Navy Personnel at Graduation
Rear Admiral Simms told Newport graduates that Navy personnel met and exceeded wartime demands with endurance zeal and loyal initiative. He noted he received many letters of criticism from government naval officials and civilians during the war.
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Newport
R. L
Simms
Lodge To Have Busy Week With Initiations
Local Masone Give waxe announces a busy week of lodge work. On Monday two candidates will receive the third degree, Maplerk lodge invited to attend, followed by a jonch and smoker. Wednesday the first degree will be exemplified for five or six candidates.
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Iudge
Maplerk Lodge
Mill Teams Clash In Hard Game For Victory
The American Steel and Wire Company faced a rain delayed baseball game this afternoon at 3 o'clock. A hard fought battle unfolded as the Waukesha team, regarded as one of the strongest, provided strong competition for the Steel Mills.
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American Steel and Wire Company
Waukesaw
Steel Mills
Bolivia Abandons Africa Claim in Pacific Negotiations
A Buenos Aires dispatch says Bolivia relinquishes its claim to the province area and presents a new plan to the Chilean government viewed as part of pacific negotiations.
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Witifew
Santiago
Chile
Buenos Ayre Today
el Cairo Tad
Bolivia
Brown Brothers Saxophone Sextette Headlines Vaudeville Bill
Vaudeville at Armory Theatre tonight features Brown Brothers Saxophone Sextette on the bill with performances at 7 50 and 9 15. No dancing after the show.
Steel Worker Injured At Mills In Electric Truck Accident
Andrew Hoffman of American Steel and Wire was injured when an electric-driven truck struck him at the mills. Doctors say the injury will sideline him for some time but not likely permanent.
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Andrew Hoffman
American Steel and Wire Company
Western Road Work Proceeds Slowly in DeKalb
Road work west of DeKalb moves slowly as crews grade sides and fill holes. Asphalt paving has not yet begun and project completion remains unclear.
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DeKalb
Las
New World Altitude Record Set by Dayton Plane
Dayton Ohio May 22 L KE Echelen civilian pilot for Dayton Wright airplane company set a new world altitude record with three passengers reaching over 18 000 feet in an ordinary Orville Wright model, the highest height ever recorded by a pilot and three others.
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Dayton
Ohio
L. KE Echelen
Dayton-Wright
Econpany
Wheeler to Name Johnson at Convention
New York dispatch reports Charles E Wheeler of Cisco California will nominate Senator Afram Johnson for the Republican presidential nomination at the convention. National leaders from Idaho and Detroit will announce the nonvoting section of the slate.
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Wheeler
Johnson
New York
Cisco
California
Afram Johnson
Affternoon
William BE
Borah
Idaho
James Plotn ID
Detroit
Yegg Men Blow Two Vaults in Orion Bank Job
A burglary at the Pari State Bank of Orion in Rock Island County last night left two vaults blown. H. J. Conover, longtime bank official, reported the robbery this morning. About $50 in cash and several valuable papers were taken with other items scattered in the room.
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County Bank
Rock Island
Pari State Bank of Orion
H. J. Conover
Kane Funeral For Mrs Anna Kane Monday Service
The funeral for Mrs. Anna Kane who died suddenly yesterday will be held at St. Marys church Monday at 10 o clock. Interment will follow at St. Marys cemetery.
Winter Wheat Crop Short, Figures Show
The United States Chamber of Commerce forecasts a winter wheat crop near 400 million bushels with a possible 20 percent variance. The department estimates 484.6 million bushels based on May 1 reports, while 1920’s smaller crop reflects labor shortages and farmers hesitating to plant amid price expectations after the government guarantee ends.
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Totter Press
Washington, D. C
United States Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Department
Slacker Escape Exposes Prison Break In Washington
A thorough investigation follows an escape of Grover Cley a wealthy convicted ar Sorley from a federal facility in Philadelphia. Baker orders maximum effort to locate Beredall who fled federal custody in Philadelphia and denies knowledge of Bergdoll's prison release.
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Washington, D.cay
Grover Cley
Ar Sorley
Baker
Beredall
Philadelphia
Fater
Bergdoll
Governor's
Passengers on Overland Out of Luck Friday
Report describes Overland Limited passengers going hungry at DeKalb and waiting stations after a diner car developed a hot box and was left behind as the train departed, later hauled back on the milk train.
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Assengers
Darkies
DeKalb
Express Folks Plan a Picnic for Tomorrow
Express office workers plan a picnic tomorrow weather permitting. About people will attend the gathering, a first this year but a longstanding custom. The group intends a series of picnics through the summer months.
Bonus Bill Faces Delayed House Action Amid Party Split
Washington May 22 The House rules committee voted along party lines to push a five hour debate limit on the bonus bill and allow one amendment only. Republican and Democratic opponents plan to block passage as leaders prepare for a potential floor fight next week with key figures A leading advocates for the bill include Pordney and Raines while Treadway and Warner oppose it. In Kingman Arizona the bill’s prospects remain uncertain, with an earlier pledge of action postponed.
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United Tresey
Washington
D. C
House Rules Committee
Pordney
Mich
Raines
Heneerat
Treadway
Mass
R Publican
Acd Warner
Texas
Kingim
Campbell
Rules Committee
Rags Wanted For Clean Cotton Procurement
Advertises a purchase offer paying seven cents per pound for clean cotton rags. Rags must be at least a half yard in size and free of buttons hooks eyes and pins.
DeForest Hunt and Wix Garner Reach DeKalb Finals
Two DeKalb lads Hunt and Garner advanced to the finals of the intercollegiate tourney at Peoria after pool play. Hunt beat Mason of Bradley Polytechnic two up while Garner defeated Barnes of Minnesota Callese four up and three to play.
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DeKalb
DeForest Hunt
Wix Garner
Peoria
Peoria Cowse
Nolisem Park
Hunt
Mason
Bradley Polytechnic
Qd Barnes
Minnis Callese
Adams
Ui - College
Oive
Man
Gartner
Colle
Mo Word Biel Heen
Garber
Cranen
Oleg Af
Local Man Sails South to Testify in Suit
Perry McCuneage departs on a business vessel to serve as a witness in a lawsuit involving two former Ilinats men. Years earlier he sold a large plantation near the city to Robert and William Pennell, who now live there. Robert Pennell refuses to deed his half to his brother, who sues him.
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Perry McCuneage
Ilinats
Robert
William Pennell
Cty
Robert Pennell
McCulleagh Baying
Winess
Fur on Train Lost by Mrs Runrlle Traced to Sterline Pickup
Mrs George Runrlle lost a fur left on a train after midnight. A fellow passenger who boarded in New York bought a similar fur and returned home with it. The conductor says the train was stopped at Sterline where a couple deboarded and may have taken the item. Local man seeks to recover it.
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George Runrlle
New York
Sterline
Freight Train Accident Disrupts City Crossing
A freight train passing through the city nearly caused a serious wreck around noon when a car coupler failed and jammed the track. Crews were delayed about an hour before the train could move again, blocking crossings and causing substantial inconvenience to east-side residents.
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Treapur
Steel team to play game with Joliet
The North and South works, local American Steel and Wire Co. team, traveled to Joliet for an out of town game. Joliet's steel team will host them as the season continues with a strong unbeaten record and a expected hard fight.
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STEEL
Joliet
North and South Works
American Steel and Wire Co
Executive Committee Meeting of Soil Improvement Association
The Executive Committee of the Soil Improvement Association meets this afternoon to discuss salaries for two officials, Manuser Khardt and Advisor Ton Roberts.
Decorators Fix Up Murphy Five to Fifty Cents Store Front
Painters and decorators are renovating the Murphy Five to Fifty Cents store on Main Street. The front is being redecorated and will become an ornament to the street when completed.
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Murphy
Kenyon Warns of Showdown Over Cost of Living Bills
Washington May 22 Kenyon and other Republicans clash with caucus over delaying and shaping relief legislation. The senator said a showdown on appropriation bills and the packer regulation measure would occur, claiming no interference with measures while talks proceed and noting a test vote would not reveal real support.
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Hy United Dressy
Washington
Sen
Cavcus
Met
Kenyon
Tie Caucus
Senate
Somator Kenyon
Ehvon
D. C
Congress
Wndiet
Se & Enters
Naat
Standpipe of Water Service Repainted Citywide
The city standpipe painting began yesterday and made progress toward rejuvenating the structure. Delays occurred when paint supplies were unavailable, and the tank interior will likely be cleaned, a task not performed for two years.
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Water Service
Delhi
Parking Line Painting On Pavement
A brief note mentions painting parking lines on the pavement again today. It urges drivers to stay within the lines and notes prior years' use and reception, with a sense of routine repetition and public guidance.
Gas Service Disrupted After Pipe Line Failure
The local gas company reports a brief line failure last night that caused the system to shut down citywide. The issue affected the plant area and was restored within minutes. Complaints streamed in but supply has since normalized.
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Jocal Gas Company
De Kalb Woman Stricken By Paralysis
Mrs. Loomis of De Kalb is gravely ill after a stroke of paralysis and a subsequent attack. Doctors say she is very serious with little hope of recovery following a second stroke last Sunday.
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DE Kalb
Loomis
Market price of livestock shows a fall
A United Press report from Chicago notes a nationwide price cutting wave. For the week ending May 15 cattle receipts and prices fell at most leading markets, with Kansas City bucking the trend. Hog prices at four major markets declined 23 to 40 cents per hundredweight.
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Cry United Press
Chicago
Department of Agriculture
Kansas City
Gas manager returns from business trip to report coal supply
A Viertsmmanseer of Northern Airlines returns home from a two day trip to St Paul reporting the St Paul plant is near exhaustion for coal. Dekalb plant faced similar trouble weeks earlier but has since received adequate supplies to last for a while.
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A. Viertsmmanseer
Rue Nuis
Northern Airliies Company
St Paul
Hae
Fle
Ais
Jane
Dekalb
Gas Shortage Worries DeKalb Dealers
Dealers report gas in small lots with none arriving in the last 24 hours. They fear a worsening shortage as cars are awaited but arrival times are unclear.
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DeKalb
Normal Plays Aurora School Here On Monday
Normal will host Aurora College at Glidden Field on Monday at 4 o clock. Normal comes in undefeated this season with a strong lineup while Aurora has built a solid season record and is not slow to swing for runs.
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Normal
Aurora School
Floruvih
Normumal School
Aurora College
Glidden
Aurora
Palmer directs price cut probe nationwide action
Justice Department agents will push a broad price cutting inquiry as Attorney General Palmer uses all federal power to curb rising costs. Senate action looms on resolutions while lawmakers weigh whether to push the Packer bill and adjourn. Freight conditions improve nationally per ICC, but eastern terminals still strained.
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United Pressy
Washington, D
Attornney
Palmer
Justice Department
Palmer Bones
Department
Senate
Jadas
Senglor
New York
N. YI
Streight
Enid
First Chief of Mexicans Shot at Port of Shipment
A report states the first chief of Mexicans was shot at the port used for shipments to freedom. The incident highlights tensions surrounding the escape route and the protective actions by authorities.
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Freedom
Followers Turned Upon Him Bulletin
Venustiano Carranza, deposed Mexican president, and six party members were killed near Claxacata in Puebla. Reports say Carranza was aided by Luis Cabrera, Juan Barracan, Aguila Bellanga, Ignacio Bonillas. bodies moved to Beriscan. Officials suspect a plot by Barrera and about fifty followers. Carranza led a last stand before fleeing toward the capital, with Generals Obregon and Gonzales declaring revolutionary supremacy.
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United Press
Mexico
City
Venustiano Carranza
Mexican Republic
Claxacata
Pueblo
Alvaro Obregon
Pablo Gonzales
Luis Cabrera
Juan Barracan
Aguila Bellanga
Ignacio Bonillas
United States
Gonzales
Beriscan
Puebla
Rudolpho Herrarra
Obregon
Herrar
Carranza
Federal
Mexico City
Sonora
Adolfo Dé la Huerta
Revolutionary Movement
Local Doctor Heads to Marion Ohio to Visit Parents
Dr HW Schreck and his wife plus a daughter began an automobile trip to Marion Ohio to visit Dr Schrecks parents. The journey should take about two weeks and the weather has encouraged plans for future trips among residents.
Food Stuffs Arriving by Express Cars in City
An unusual influx of frail and yrexetables is arriving in the city by express cars due to freight delays. Last night over three track loads of perishable goods arrived on the Sterling passenger train, causing local express men to halt briefly. Also notice of a Benefit Dance at Brewers Opera House Shabbona on Tuesday night May 25 featuring Bea min's Orchestra of Oregon with admission priced at $1.00.
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Freizh
Sterling
Brewers Opera House
Shabbona
Beamin
Orchestra of
Oregon
Brown Brothers Saxophone Sex Letter on Armory Vaudeville Bill
The Brown brothers headline a vaudeville bill at the armory tonight featuring four other acts and moving pictures.
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Brown Brother
Sexlette
Armory
Campaign to Force Scalpers to Pay the Tax
The internal revenue bureau launches a national drive to enforce admission tax on theater scalpers after eight Chicago brokers were arrested. Officials say many brokers failed to report tax on ticket sales and face penalties ranging from 100 to 1000 dollars.
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Unites Presa
Washington, D. C
Internal Revenue Bureau
Williams
Chicago
Phone truck breaks down near Fisk Motor garage
A telephone company truck broke down early today in an alley near the Fisk Motor company. The rear axle gave way, the driver was shaken but not hurt, and the engine stalled close to a garage, aiding rapid assistance.
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Fisk Motor Company
Wilson Ready to Arbitrate for Armenia
The council of ambassadors decided the Armenian frontier dispute will be arbitrated by the president. American ambassador Huet Wallace announced the decision at Versailles. Paris dispatches report the pledge as official.
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Wee Rene
Ice
Versailles
Council of Ambassadors
Huet Wallace
Paris
Farlan Pen
The Hushed Hour at Stor ayhouse Tonight
Star Glandie sweet stars in The Hushed Hour at Stor ayhouse with Wilfred Lucas Milton Stills and Marty Northrop in lead roles. The film promises a quick ending and may convert viewers to the screen. Also shown is Knights and Keighties, a two reel comedy with Earl Montgomery and Joe Rock. Performances begin after 7 16. Adults 25c Children 15c war tax included.
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Glandie Sweet
Stor Ayhouse
Neal Ken O
Mandie Sweeme
Wilfred Lucas
Milton Stills
Marty Northrop
Earl Montgomery
Joe Rock
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Africa
Slacker
Packer
Robert Parsons
The
Erie
Armenia
Liz
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