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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1921

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Memorial Day Rites Planned in DeKalb by American Legion

Memorial Day events in DeKalb will honor veterans from all wars. The program starts Sunday with a church service by Rev W R Yard and a parade led by the band, ending at the Normal gate for student tributes to fallen sailors. Oscar E Carlstrom delivers the memorial address at the Normal, with Rev F M Webster and others participating.

DeKalb American Legion First Baptist Church W. R. Yard Lincoln Highway Normal Gate Civie Normal Bridge James E. Lewis J. A. Solon G. H Gurlet Mr. Gurlet Harry Olson Paul Harrison John Fitzgerald America Chester Reynolds De.Kalb High School George M. Bassett Ruth Webster Fay Blair Philippines National Guard Sixth Infantry I. N.G 33D France Camp Grant Abedo Peante

Warren Bagg Home Again Is Feeling Fine

One of the happiest family reunions occurred Sunday as Warren Bagg returned home from Presbyterian Hospital after nine months as a patient. He is improving and will return monthly for x rays, with plans to continue recovery. Weather notes: Illinois generally fair tonight and Wednesday with possible thunderstorms in the north and little temperature change.

Warren Bagg Bagge Warren Presbyterian Hospital Illinois

Election Riot and Fire Injuries Reported in City

A market accident on East Lincoln Highway left Lon Smith badly burned after boiling water spilled through a floor hole. The incident occurred during a chaotic Election Day with rival protests and widespread disorder reported in multiple cities including Paris and Belfast.

Dr John W Cook Visits DeKalb From Chicago

Dr John W Cook arrived from Chicago with his daughter Mrs Gale and is a guest at the Gurler home on Sycamore road. He feels splendid and plans to call on friends at the Normal school today or tomorrow. The former head of the Normal school is improving and will stay in DeKalb until tomorrow.

John W. Cook Chicago Gale Charles Gurler Sycamore Road Cook DeKalb

Byers to Deliver Memorial Day Address in Malta

Representative John H. Byers of Dixon spoke at Steward Saturday evening to a full hall. He will give the Memorial Day address in Malta next Monday, inviting American Legion members to recruit new joiners and urging community support.

Byers Malta John H. Byers Dixon Steward

Reynolds Stops Car To Avoid Small Dog

Glenn W. Reynolds and his wife were en route to the Princess when he halted his car suddenly to avoid a small dog that dashed into the street. He had recently lost an Airedale and urged other drivers in the city to adopt the same cautious approach.

Reynolds Glenn W. Reynolds Mrs. Reynolds

Boy Scouts to Hold Examinations as Editor Cowley Tours Mooseheart

James R. Cowley, veteran editor of the Freeport Journal Standard, visited The Chronicle this morning before a inspection tour of Mooseheart. Cowley plans examinations for local Boy Scouts during the visit.

Cowley James R. Cowley Freeport Journal-Standard Chronicle Mooseheart

Free Lecture on Christian Science Tonight

A free lecture on Christian Science will be given tonight at the Church Edifice corner Third and Oak streets. Miss Mery G. Ewing C S B of Chicago TIL a member of The Board of Lectureship Mother Church Boston Massachusetts is the speaker. Admission is free and the public is invited.

Corner Third and Oak Streets Mery G. Ewing Chicago Til First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachusetts Miss Ewing

Commencement Exercises at Northern Illinois State Normal

One hundred sixteen graduates will participate in the 9:30 Friday commencement at the Northern Illinois State Normal school in the Normal auditorium. The program includes music by students, prayers, and two addresses, with diplomas presented by Dr. J. Stanley Brown.

Northern Illinois State Normal School Normal W. R. Yard Schubert Misses Boardman Brajy Mosher Coon Tschaikowsky Salter Treble Clef Club W. H. H. Miller Springfield Til Matthews Lilies Fair and Daffelin Konizak Jordan, Schrader Boyd Beebe Wilson Sylvia Zyak

First Trial Likely to End in Conviction in Germany

Leipzig May 24 The first railway criminals to be tried include Sergeant Hinen of the little list. It is predicted he will receive at least two years for brutal treatment of war prisoners. Hinen claimed innocence but his statements were childish. Nine British soldiers and sixteen Germans testified, outlining wartime brutalities.

United Preay Paris France Briand Goml Germany Wirth United Press Washington, D. C Washington Senate Naval Committee House Senate Naval Committee Alameda Naval Base Senate Foreign Relations Committee Washburn Child Italy Johnson California Senate Labor Committee George Harvey Representative Flood Virginia Galltr Cotasetad Hinen

Sycamore Man Forgets Where He Left Auto

R. E. Wells of Sycamore, known in DeKalb, left his car after a lumbermen’s meeting in Aurora. After a 30 minute search he admitted forgetting the location, thinking it was on the west side of the river rather than near the Orpheum theater where it was found.

R. E. Wells

Girl Accuses Banker of Ruin of Life in Baby Murder Case

Miss Eric Mullicane, 20, lying in a county hospital cot accuses a wealthy Missouri banker, father of a unnamed baby murdered, of causing her ruin. He faces a Mann Act violation warrant and will be named upon arrest.

U ‘Ted Press Los Angeles Cal Eric Mullicane Missouri

Mudge Named State Clerk of Presbyterian Church

Winona Lake Ind May 24 Lewis Mudge of Harrisburg Pa was elected state clerk of the Presbyterian church by the 131st general assembly at the nomination here today. The state clerk is the highest executive position in the church.

United Press Winona Lake Ind Lewis Mudge Harrisburg Presbyterian Church 131St General Assembly

Ram Attacks Woman Near Waukegan in Illinois Field

Mrs T J Spahl suffered a broken right leg when a ram charged her in a field near Waukegan Illinois. She kept the animal at bay with a sickle until neighbors arrived to help as she had been photographing children nearby.

Ram Waukegan Waukegan Ill T. J. Spahl

Tom Mix Stars in Hands Off at the Star Tonight

If you are going to a show tonight go to the Star and see Tom Mix in his play of plays Hands Off. There are thrills after thrills and audiences yesterday praised the performance.

Tom Mix Star Theatre Tonight

Windstorm Disrupts DeKalb Steel Works Area

A furious windstorm struck DeKalb last night for about a half hour, snapping branches and causing minor damage citywide. Wires at American Steel & Wire crossed, delaying repairs for about 20 minutes as the steel plant fire department and the DeKalb fire ladder truck responded to a tree fire in the addition.

DeKalb American Steel & Wire Company Steel Company Works Steel Company Fire Department DeKalb Fire Department McEvoy Wall

Cars From Far Corners At Annie's Woods Campground

Tourists praise Annie's Woods as a fine camping spot after A W Marvin found two cars there one from Connecticut and one from California. The California owner called the place especially good for tourists and the Connecticut traveler noted prior similar sites but not as good. DeKalb will publicize the area once campground work is finished. Glovers welcome a new baby girl born at City Hospital. mother and daughter doing well.

Annies Woods Annie's Woods A. W. Marvin Connec Aircult California Connecticut DeKalb Glovers Richard Glover City Hospital

Come Tonight at the Princess for final Inside of the Cup show

The Princess screens The Inside of the Cup tonight in two showings at 7 30 and 9 15. The film adaptation of Winston Churchill's novel is highly praised and urged as a must see for patrons. Come early and enjoy the feature as part of the current season.

Winston Churchill

Germans in Quick Shift Over Silesia Crisis

Paris dispatch reports Germany pledging to close the Upper Silesia frontier and dissolve regular forces sent to fight Poles in response to a French ultimatum. A chamber debate in Paris echoed calls for Ruhr occupation as retaliation for cross border volunteers. Berlin warns against volunteer corps in Silesia while London denies joining any invasion pact.

United Press Paris France Germany Upper Silesia Ruhr Chamber of Deputies Delley Briand Berlin Ebert Silesia Silesian London England Foreign Office Great Britain

Police Halt Dekalb Man After Spy-Glass Watch

Chief Riddell sent an investigator to Annie's Woods after reports of a man seen near the dormitory. The two hour probe found the man watching from a spy-glass and he was escorted away, with a warning not to return.

Annie's Woods Riddell

Mayor Lewis and Aldermen Tour the City

Mayor James E. Lewis and several aldermen toured the city to inspect work by the real building department. The journey touched neglected streets as part of a broad effort to improve DeKalb and urged residents to support the mayor’s program.

Lewis James E. Lewis Real Building Department Lew DeKalb

Inspector from state fire marshal visits DeKalb

Deputy state fire marshal George F. Kirane is in DeKalb for several days to inspect fire protection compliance. He found conditions generally good but issued recommendations for correction and plans further visits. He warns leniency for first offenses but prosecutions for persistent disobedience.

George F. Kirane DeKalb Kirane

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