Trolley Wire Break Sparks Car Collision Near Library
The Sycamore trolley wire failed Monday afternoon halting uptown service as crews removed the damaged cable near the library. A Ford full of students, including a Conlin boy, collided with the broken line. the windshield and car top were torn off but no serious injuries occurred. Nearby warnings by a man by Ward house and Mr. Gates’s whistle could not avert the accident.
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Sycamore
Electric Company
Conlin
Ward House
Mr. Gates
Electrical Storm Hits DeKalb Neighborhood
A severe electrical storm struck DeKalb last night causing lightning damage to several homes including Dr. O W Nelson at Ninth and Prospect and Frank Preble on North Fourteenth. Chimneys were damaged roofs torn, foundations cracked and telephones knocked out. Firefighters responded to multiple incidents, returning to station after midnight. Rain briefly benefited local crops and roads were cluttered with fallen branches from consecutive storms.
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DeKalb
Fifth and Grove
Sixth and Grove
Electric Company
Frank Preble
North Fourteenth Street
Hay Makes Plat Book for City of DeKalb
DeKalb has over 500000 dollars worth of underground property, and Walter M. Hay is finishing a plat book to map the location of gas, water, and sanitary mains. The book, begun 17 years ago, will aid the city water works by pinpointing drains and utilities once completed.
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DeKalb
Walter M. Hay
Hay
City of
Lewis
Hays
City Water Works
Harding Gets Quick Reply to Economy Plan
President Harding returned from New York and announced broad popular backing for trimming the government payroll. He pledged swift action to cut Washington red tape with his cabinet firmly behind him, signaling prompt implementation of the economy program.
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Harding
United Press
Washington, D. C
New York
The Kid stars Chaplin and Coogan at Star Theatre
American Legion sponsors a screening of Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan in The Kid tonight at Star Theatre. A serviceman is urged to support peace time service as part of a wartime alumni message.
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Charlie Chaplin
Jackie Coogan
the Kid
Star Theatre Tonight
The
American Legion
Normal wage rise bill faces postponement in house
United Press reports Springfield May 1 as the house of representatives postponed immediate consideration of the Lantz board of trade wage bill. Debate showed the measure likely to fail if delayed, while Senate actions on state police and normal school funding progressed with higher pay increases for instructors.
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United Press
Springfield
House of Representatives
Lantz Board of Trade
Wnti
House
Board Ofrade
Senate
Senate Appropriations
Wage drop if rates will be cut lower
Vaulted on Washington D C May nearly 500000000 must be sub tracted from the wages of railroad workers by the railroad board at Chicago before the roads can ask the interstate commerce commission to reduce freight rates It was estimated that a 500000000 slash would reduce by leashan 13 s per cent the total labor costs of the roads at the beginning of 1921 according to Dr Julius Parmalee director of the bureau of railroad economy With lower freight rates and lower outlay the roads will be deluged with freight now being held in warehouses because of the economic low mood.
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Washington, D. C
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Leashan
Julius Parmalee
Bureau of Railroad Economy
Jones Girl Sent to Geneva School
Sadie Gardner Jones, 17, daughter of Jess Gardner of DeKalb, was brought before Judge Pond after being charged by her father as a delinquent girl. Following a hearing and State's Attorney Poust's recommendation, she will be sent to the Illinois Training School for Girls in Geneva. An old fashioned dance by the Royal Neighbors at the I O O F was noted for Tuesday May 24 with Nelson's Orchestra.
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Sadie Gardner Jones
Jess Gardner
DeKalb
Nelson
Old Resident Alan Taylor Dies in Hinsdale
Lester Taylor reports his father Alan Taylor an old De Kalb resident died in Hinsdale where he had lived five years He was over 76 and had been in failing health For surviving relatives include his wife two sons Clyde of Chicago and Lester of De Kalb a daughter Mrs Victor Lundberg of Oglesby a sister Mrs Goche of Chicago Funeral plans were not yet completed but interment is expected at Hinsdale
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Lester Taylor
Alan Taylor
DeKalb
Hinsdale
Taylor
Jacob Huish
Siath
Lester
Clyde
Chicuzo
Victor Lundberg mM Oglesby
Goche
Chicago
Suit Filed for Large Amount in County Seat Court
Cynthia J. C. sues Charles V. Weddell for 26000 damages in the es emit court. Attorneys McCartney and Gunsul represent the plaintiff. Only the praecipe is on file. declaration to be filed Wed. Weddell is a DeKalb resident. A separate praecipe for 100 damages was filed by Lee H. Miller against Willan Yeater of Franklin township, Lowell B. Smith representing the plaintiff. full particulars not yet filed.
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Cynthia J. C
Charles V. Weddell
HS. McCartney
Harvey Gunsul
Wedideli
DeKalb
Praceipe
Lee H. Miller
Willan Yeater
Franklin Township
Lowell B Smith
Verna Higley Safe At Home After Chicago Trip
Verna Wigley a 12 year old girl ran away from the farm Saturday seeking a Chicago visit. She was found after about 24 hours and brought home Monday evening by her father. Parents say the incident was a childish whim and that she was kept at a Travelers Aid institution in Chicago until the matron notified them.
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Verna Wigley
Naval Bill Sponsors Push Ahead on Navy Funding
Washington May 25 Republican leaders in the senate expect to advance the naval bill largely as reported by the naval affairs committee. They aim to restore the 1,500,000 allocation for the Alameda California naval base on another roll call despite taints over cuts in item increases.
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UMW
Washington, D. C
Senate
Naval Affairs Committee
Alameda, Cal, Naval Base
Charlie Chaplin in The Kid Star Tonight
Charlie Chaplin appears tonight in The Kid, a notable silent era comedy. Movie theater listings promote Chaplin's performance and draw for audiences seeking classic film entertainment.
Police Recover Mortgaged Car After Interstate Inquiry
De Kalb police, aided by Cedar Rapids authorities, traced a mortgaged car to a man who had moved it into Iowa. He was brought back, settled the balance with a deputy sheriff, and faced possible criminal charges for selling mortgaged goods before paying in full. The case ended with full settlement and a warning against future similar acts.
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Lowa
Brougsit
Lon Smith Resting After Severe Burns Report
Lon M. Smith, scalded yesterday, is reported to be resting today though organs show serious burns. Neck and back are blistered. head injuries lessen but remain grave. Medical team struggles to provide rest while he recovers from the accident.
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Lon M. Smith
United States Delays Hasty Pullout From Santo Domingo
Washington May 25. The United States government will not hurry retreat from the black republic of Santo Domingo. Policy aims to withdraw the 2418 marines only after self government is firmly established in the Dominican republic.
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Vey Unitedness
Washington, D.C
United States
San Domingo
Dominican Republic
The Kid Charlie Chaplin at Star Theatre Tonight
The Kid Chaplin and his pal the little kid Tack Coogan star in the comedy that has been the talk of the amusement world the last three months. The six reel feature is showing at Star theatre tonight.
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Charlie Chaplin
the Little Kid
Tack Coogan
the Kid
Star Theatre
Location of Fire Alarm Boxes Near Home
Chronicle readers are urged to know the nearest fire alarm box location and its number. The notice stresses the importance during storms that disrupt phone service and urges readers to check the local box locations to quickly alert the fire department if needed.
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Chronicle
Mighty Hood
Teeau
LeKalb
Occasiou
Big Flower Pots Spark Front Street Makeover
After installing large flower urns yesterday and today in front of the Lincolnway restaurant and the Sawyer Sons gar dee across the street, east end merchants expect others to follow. The Lincolnway crew, De ity tes era and ater began slicking up the area, prompting praise for the initiative and a livelier street.
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Lincolnway
Sawyer € Sons
East End
Ater
Orthwein murder trial postponed again by busy court
In Chicago on May 25 a crowded docket delayed the Orthwein case for a second time. Mrs. Cora C. Orthwein, charged with killing Goodyear executive Herbert Zeigler, did not appear when the case was called but was represented by attorney Mrs. Orthwein. The killing followed a night of revelry in which she shot and killed Zeigler, with whom she lived.
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Yea Pean
Chicago
Itt
Orthwein
Cora C. Orthwein
Herbert T. Zeigler
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Bot
Zeigler
Postmaster Receives Threatening Arms Amidrobbery Fears
Arius FP. Hiland, postmaster, reports ominous instruments and ammunition delivered to the post office as protection against a possible daytime robbery. The note hints at a tense stand and warns of persistence needed by would be robbers.
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Arius
Hiland
Teanptert
Boll
Cr Aty
Cheep
Bina
Appeal Filed by DeKalb Man Bryce Smith in Court
Bryce Smith of Genoa appeals a judgment against him for 87 dollars rendered May 7, 1921 by Justice Rowe in Cult Court in favor of Andrew Hoffman. Smith is represented by E. W. Brown of Genoa.
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DeKalb J
Ose
Bryce Smith
Genoa
Cult Court
Justice of the
Pe AW
HH. L. Rowe
Andrew Hoffman
Mr. Smith
E. W. Brown
Mrs Southard Returns to Stand Trial in Idaho Case
Mrs Southard, once dubbed the feminine blue beard, was formally charged by Deputy Sheriff D F Ormsby of Twin Falls Idaho. She faces trial in Idaho on charges of poisoning four of her five husbands and her brother in law.
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Ldgited Press
Honolulu
Tmiawaii
Southard
D. F. Ormsby
Twin Falls
Idaho
Mayor Seeks Ban on Bare Knees in Lima
Lima Ohio May 25 city council debated a proposal by Mayor Burkhardt to ban bare limbs for girls over eleven. He called rolled stockings and short skirts indiscreet and urged stricter attire rules in public.
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Lima
Ohio
Burkhart
Burkhardt
Lives Lost in Battle in Dublin and Belfast May 25
Civilian casualties mount as Sinn Feiners seize Dublin customs house and clash with Black and Tans. Grenades fly, buildings burn, and official reports cite multiple deaths and wounded amid fierce fighting and widespread panic. Belfast reports election tensions and continued unrest.
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United Press
Dublin
Ireland
Irish Republican Army
Customs House
Sinn
Custom House
Black and Tank
Federation Campaigns For Presidency Vote In Illinois
Chicago May 25 United Press women from across the state learned politics as they gathered for the Illinois Federation of Woman's Clubs. Delegates tea shared names for president with Mrs Duane McNabb Mrs Edward Dawley and Mrs Charles Clark in contention. Likely Chicago will claim the presidency continuing a Cook county rotation with Mrs William H Hart of Benton nearing the end of her two year term. Grace Dixon criticized last minute legislative rushes to pass favored bills and said the federation backed too many laws on shallow advice.
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Ilinois Federation of Woman's Clubs
Duane McNabb
Edward Dawley
Charles Clark
Chicago
Cook County
William H. Hart
Benton
Grace Dixon
Federation
Winterhalter Declines DeKalb Baseball Position
Winterhalter reverses his commitment to play for DeKalb after agreeing to stay with Dekalbeam. The team searches for a new shortstop as Red is free to seek other work, and the vacancy should be filled before the first game against Rochelle.
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Winterhalter
Dekalbeam
Paragement
Red
DeKalb
Rochelle
Chaplin and The Kid at Star Theatre
Charlie Chaplin and his partner Jack Coogan star in The Kid, the year’s top attraction that has packed theatres and sparked talk across the film world. Come early for a good seat as Star Theatre continues coverage on page six.
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Charlie Chaplin
the Kid
Little Jack Coogan
Star Theatre
Suit Filed Against Head of the Church Over Heirs Fund
George Scheidecker of LaSalle Sylvanus Scheidecker of DeKalb and David Scheidecker of Iowa filed a bill for accounting against the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. They allege sister Sarah died Sept. 10, 1919, leaving the brothers and Sarah as heirs to a $10,000 fund. Sarah, unmarried, received use of the full sum for life, could invest and income. Benjamin P. McGuire as presiding bishop held the fund, promising income and Lord’s work support. Sarah delivered $9,094.46 to McGuire October 16, 1917. a note for $550.59 was given as interest. Sarah died. brothers seek return of principal. note unpaid.
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George Scheidecker
LaSalle
Sylvanus Scheidecker
DeKalb
David Scheidecker
Iowa
Reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Sarah
Sandwith
United States
Benjamin P.mcguire
McGuire
Traction Line Sued for Hefty Damages
Nellie Kennedy and Lewis Kennedy of Sycamore sue DeKalb and Interurban Traction through attorney Lowell B. Smith after a December collision on the DeKalb Sycamore road left Mrs Kennedy badly injured and her car wrecked. She seeks 25000 dollars, he 10000, and Ethel Beamish, injured at the scene, seeks 3000 in the circuit court.
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Nellie Kennedy
Lewis H. Kennedy
Sycamore
Lowell B. Smith
DeKalbene & Interurban Traction
Kennedy
DeKalb Sycamore Road
Mrs. Kennedy
Ethel Beamish
Divorce Petition Filed by Grace Kiley in Sycamore
Grace Kiley of Sycamore files for divorce from Cornelius J. Kiley after a brief marriage begun September 18 1920 and ending February 27 1921 amid claims of threats of violence and ill treatment. She seeks support and alimony. attorneys Faissler Fulton and Roberts represent her.
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Grace Kiley
Sycamore
Cornelius J. Kiley
Page
Faissler, Fulton and Roberts
Altorneys
Murphy to Host Weekend Dance at Electric Park
R. M. Murphy, manager of Electric Park, has built a pagoda style dancing pavilion with a cement waxed floor and electric light pillars. The 4000 square foot dance area will host a DeKalb band concert and dancing Sunday and Monday nights. Memorial Day features games with Sycamore and Belvidere performing.
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R. M. Murphy
Electric Park
DeKalb
Sycamore
Belvidere
Bali
Orders Sycamore Pair To Support Parents
Judge Pond in county court ordered John M. Guenther of Sycamore to pay 35 dollars monthly for the support of his destitute parents, John M. Guenther Sr. 66, and Ida Guenther 56, who also reside in Sycamore.
February Term of Circuit Court Ends. Next Term Set
The February term of the circuit court adjourned Monday by Judge Slusser with no further sessions until the June term beginning Monday June 6.
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Circuit Court
Slusser
Neighbors in Battle Over Silesia Frontiers and Fallout
Savage fighting widens in Upper Silesia as Polish and German residents clash with weapons and sabotage. German leaders report eye gouging and mutilation of corpses as large forces remain in Southern Silesia. Allies demand Poland close Silesian frontiers, Britain and France appear aligned on policy, and Berlin seeks recovery of anti-aircraft guns but is denied.
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United Press
Otelia
Upper Silesia
Silesia
Paris
France
Warsaw
Germany
Poland
Great Britain
Briand
Berlin
Heat causes trouble on the highway
Extreme heat over the past days damaged a cement highway west of Simmons corner. A large crack appeared yesterday afternoon and by evening cars had worsened it, likely forcing a detour for a week or ten days for repairs. Motorists on the Lincoln Highway are urged to report hazards to Mr. Self for immediate action.
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Simmons’ Corner
Self
Lincoln Highway
Coast
Coash
Corn Growing Rapidly Near Fourth of July Expectation
Farmers report corn expanding quickly due to favorable weather with stalks knee high by the Fourth of July cited. Local observers note overnight growth of two inches and multiple green stalks visible across small acreages as moisture improves conditions.
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Ockie Vanstone Mondey
Ockle
Fourth Street Drinking Fountain Sparks Local Fun
Merchants near Fourth and Lincoln Highway watched thirsty pedestrians attempt to quench their thirst at the bubbler on Monday afternoon. The fountain was turned off, people touched all parts of the standard, and after a moment someone called out other side, prompting another attempt, though water remained elusive.
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Fourth
Lincoln Highway
President Harding Arrives at White House After Mayflower Voyage
The Mayflower carrying President Harding and his party from New York arrived shortly before 10 20 a m. today. Harding left the yacht and went to the White House.
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United Prens
Washington, D. C
Mayflower
Harding
New York
White House
Panama Hats Reblocked by Carlson and Benson
Panama hats are cleaned and reblocked by Carlson and Benson at 149 Chronicle. Ada seeks results from the service and expects satisfied headwear.
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Carlson & Benson
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Poray
Jones
Geneva School
Verna Higley
Trip
Star
Lon Smith
Black Republic
Council
Police
Sinn Fein
State
Murphy
Fourth Street
Capital
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