Thompson controls Illinois Republican machine says state ticket
Springfield May 26 Politicians here claim Mayor Wiltham Hale Thompson now dominates the Republican state central committee after last night’s meeting. Rumors say Colonel Frank Smith of Dwight would head the ticket for governor with Harry Ward of Duquoin as secretary, aligning Thompson with Len Small against the Lowdon forces in November.
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Unitea Press
Springfield
Wiltham Hale Thompson
Republican State Central Committee
Thompson
Frank Smith
Dwight
Smith
Harry Ward
Duquoin
State Central Committee
Len Small
Lowdon
Peck Plans To Occupy Room In New Store
The Ben Peck motorcycle shop will move to the south part of the Edelweiss building for now, while the cooperative stores occupy Peck’s former space in the Sawyer building. Remodeling and cleanup start Monday, with the cooperative stores using the space midweek. Once Sawyers’ new building is finished, Peck will return to his longtime occupied area.
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Peck
Ben Peck
Edelweiss
Co-Operative Stores Company
Sawyer Building
Sawyers
En Peck
City rolls up Huntley Park for the summer
City crews began spring cleaning of Huntley Park removing leaves and rubbish and preparing the park for a fresh coat of paint on the standpipe. The work aims to improve the park’s appearance for the summer season.
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CITY
Huntley Park
Huntly Park
Painter Falls 15 Feet No Serious Injury
De Estin Pasvey narrowly escaped serious injury when a stage collapsed and fell about 15 feet. He was quickly taken home by ambulance and found to have no broken bones, though he is badly bruised.
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de Estin Pasvey
Oil famine eased by carload deliveries here
Gasoline supply recovered as Standard Oil received a carload yesterday and has been selling in quantity. Independent still holds some stock and expects more cars soon. Other dealers are supplied by these two.
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Standard Oil Company
Independent
Forester Works for Telephone Company Trimming Trees
A skilled forester is at work for the telephone company trimming tree limbs that interfere with wires. He is employed for about a week and aims to protect company interests while benefiting the trees before moving to a nearby site.
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The
Sties
Brother of DeKalb Woman Is Very Ill
Mrs. John Houghby receives news that her brother is seriously ill in a Michigan sanitarium and has gone to be with him. She left last evening and no further word has been received from the sick man.
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DeKalb
John Houghby
Michigan
Houghtby
Tonight at Ess Playhouse Wolf's Daughter shines
The Wolf's Daughter a Louis Joseph Vanve photoplay is presented tonight at Ess Playhouse with special music. Performances at 7 30 and 9 15. Adults 35c tax included. children 20c. A lively production praised for weeks invites audience to enjoy every minute.
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Ess Playhouse
Louis Joseph Vanve
Lost horse found near Sycamore after neighborhood search
A horse and buggy belonging to Alfred Reed of Sycamore vanished during the Swedish Theran church event. Sheriff Decker traced the rig to DeKalb before losing it. By morning, Frank Averill found the horse entangled near the southern edge of town, unhitched and fed it. Residents expect suspects to be caught as authorities pursue leads.
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Alfred Reed
Sycamore
Reed
Decker
DeKalb
Frank Averill
Orean
Thompson in Saddle Week closes Thursday afternoons citywide
Beginning June 3 the weekly Thursday half holiday will be enacted as most storekeepers sign an agreement to close during June July and August. The plan drew near unanimous support with only a few merchants opting to stay open, and Sycamore merchants joined in. Public amusements will start, and talks of baseball teams for north and south Lincoln highway areas have begun.
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Sycamore
Draven
Chronicle
Lincoln Highway
Legion to Attend Memorial Sunday Church Service
The G A R veterans extend an invitation to American Legion members to attend a memorial church service at the Methodist church next Sunday. The event, held annually before Memorial Day, begins at the usual time. All Legion members are welcome to participate.
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G A. KR
Ers
The
American Legion
G.A. J
Legionnaires May Dress Civilian for Decoration Day
American Legion members are not required to wear uniforms on Decoration Day though some may. Those attending in civilian clothes will receive an armband reading American Legion to distinguish them from other groups in the march. The meeting place will be announced later.
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American Legion
Amercan Legion
Mareh
Stray Dogs to Be Collected by the Police
As warm weather returns the city fears mad dogs. East end residents complain of dogs following them and potential attacks. Unlicensed dogs will be picked up and put in the pound, where most are not reclaimed and are shot.
Americans Taken Prisoner At Jiminez In Chihuahua
Two American workers for the American Smelting and Refining Co in Chihuahua were captured at Jiminez, Mexico, reportedly by Francisco Villa forces. The men were named McDonald and Homer Carr.
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American Smelting and Refining Company of
Chihuahua
Mesco
Jiminez
State Department
United States Counsul
Francisco Villa
Vancing
McDonald
Homer Carr
War profits justify the profits tax
United Press reports from Washington May 26 that war profits of corporations after taxes run seven percent higher than the prewar peacetime average. Representative Hull of Tennessee argues this supports the excess profits tax and calls for greater government economy. He also estimates that over the next 25 years about 700 million dollars annually will fund service men insurance compensation and pensions.
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United Press
Watson
D. C
Representative Hull
Tennessee
Congress
Red Drive Downbeat Report From Warsaw Authorities
London May 26 The bol shevii offensive appears broken down according to latest official statements issued in Warsaw today The situation in Dwina and along the Brezinaer was stationary Georgette crepe waists declared The report priced at 4.95 5.95 7.75 and or recapture of Kieltie ae
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London
Eng
Warsaw
Dwina
Brezinaer
Georgette
Kieltie
Slow hearing drags in Chicago conspiracy trial
In Chicago, the trial of Communist Labor Party members including William Lloyd and Dr O Brown proceeds slowly in Judge Oscar Hebel's criminal court. Four jurors have been sworn while new jurors face peremptory challenges. Names listed include Thomas White of Grenstaw Street and Howard Miller of Tripp Avenue.
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Communist Tabor Party
Chicago
William Lloyd
Grenstaw Stud
Howard Miller
Tripp Ave
Scouts Meet With Largest Turnout This Year
Boy scouts gathered in Annies woods for a regular meeting with high energy. Leaders stated summer plans and the group looked to be among the liveliest in the city, exams postponed to a later session next Tuesday with the location to be announced.
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Annies Woods
Wilbur Hope Leaves for Utah Trip on Company Account
Wilbur Hope is sent on a ten day pleasure trip to Salt Lake City Utah this Friday, courtesy of the Life Insurance field club. Membership is earned by selling insurance, and Hope is noted as one of the few from the area to attend, described as “some salesman.”
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Wilbur Hope
Nastual Life Insurance Field Club
Salt Lake City
Utah
Hope
Wix Garner Wins Honor at Golf Match
Wix Garner defeated DeForest Hunt two up with one to play in a seesaw collegiate golf match yesterday. Garner earns the gold medal while Hunt takes the silver for second place in the Inver collegiate championship.
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Wix Garner
Wix Garer Ds
Uinois Invercollegiate Athletic Association
Galf
DeForest Hunt
Rolf
Militia Company M Holds Notable Memorial Day Drill
Company M conducted a strong training session last night with sharp drill and proficient gun handling. The unit reviewed the Memorial Day program so each man will know his duties.
Federal judge upholds section nine in Lever Act case
In Milianepolice Indiana on May 26 United Press reports Judge A B Anderson sustains a motion to quash 13 of 18 counts against 125 coal miners and operators for Lever Act violations. Section 9 upheld as not void. sections 4 and 26 deemed unconstitutional under due process. Ireland unrest follows threats to burn government buildings as Sinn Fein rouses violence across Dublin Cork Galway and surrounding counties.
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United Press
Mmilianepolic
Ind
A. B. Anderson
Anderson
London
England
Ireland
Sinn
Nouth
Waterville
Cork
Cloyne
Dublin
Depariment of Agriculture
Cy Corporation
Rankon Barracks
Coast Guard
Lake George
Galway
County Galway
An Lawit
Kilbrayton Castle
Brandon
Railway Men's Union
Hanan ‘ Ams
House Busy on Armenia Plea of President
United Press dispatch from Washington reports that President Wilson's request for authority to issue a mandate over Armenia will be considered by the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Secretary Colby is invited to discuss Near East questions, while Secretary Baker may testify on auxiliary needs. W. J. Bryan may also be summoned as opposition mounts. A vote in both chambers’ committees is likely before week’s end.
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United
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Armenia
House Foreign Affairs
Colby
Baker
W. J. Bryan
House
Senate
Linenta Highway Work Near DeKalb Progressing Fast
Work crews along the Linenta Highway east of DeKalb are laying cement while a single snail mixer operates off site. Cement placement will take at least a week, and bridge construction will add at least two more weeks. The project pace reflects renewed effort after a slowdown.
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Linenta
DeKalb
De Kalb Elks to County Seat to Form New Lodge
Tomorrow afternoon a delegation from the De Kalb Elks will travel to Sycamore to help establish the Elks club there. Some members have special invitations, others go as a group. An elaborate program has been prepared for the occasion.
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DE Kalb Elks
Torm New Lodge
Delega
Lodge of Elks
Sycamore
Elks Club
Normal and Aurora to clash today in city showdown
Normal and Aurora College base ball teams meet at noon in a fast paced game at the city venue. Both squads are well matched and the result sets up a rematch Saturday at Glid ton field with the same two clubs. £ 229 fey
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Aurora
Aurora College
Glidton Field
Fey
Johnson Safr in Oregon Latest Report
Portland Oregon May 26 Senator Hiram Johnson in Oregon s Republican preferential primary last Friday established a lead of 2003 over General Wood with practically complete returns today indicating Johnson 44018 Wood 42595
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Tne
Portland
Oregon
Hiram Johnson
General Wood
Jonson
Wood
Dissolves Injunction in Christian Science Case
In Boston Judge Pierce in the supreme court today dissolved the temporary injunction against the so called Harney group restraining them from interfering with the business of the Christian Science Publishing Society.
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Boston Mass
Pierce
Supreme Court
Harney Group
Christian Science Publishing Society
Palmer man on stand in campaign fund probe
In Washington on May 26 Palmer campaign manager C C Carlin testified before the senate funding inquiry detailing receipts and expenditures. He put Palmer spending at 5 610 dollars with 10 000 dollars reportedly spent in Georgia and noted limited federal official involvement among delegates.
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United Press
Shington
D. C
C. Cc
Palmer
Carlin
Crucible Steel Company
President Dupuy
Steel Company
Knowl
Bruce Spurling
Palmer Pennsylvania
Maneser
Crucible
Kenyon
Spurling
Dupuy
D. M. Refleher
Psimer
Stewart
Carlan
Crucible St el
Georgia
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Cunin
Washington, D. C
William Cooper Proctor
Leonard Wood
Senate
Proctor
Prep for Tennis Season at Local High School Courts
Work crews prepared the high school tennis courts for the season with resurfacing and new tarp installation. The courts, a popular student area, are expected to host a school championship tournament before season end.
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Collee
Dekalb Track Meet Prep at High School Field
Preparations are underway for a large DeKalb track meet at the high school field this Saturday. The track is freshly rolled and officials expect a large field drawing stars from all conference schools.
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DeKalb
Road work stalls as rail strike halts sand and gravel
Hart and Page face delays in laying a cement road due to a shortage of railroad cars for sand and gravel. All contractors report difficulty obtaining materials though cement is available. Weather in Illinois shows increasing cloudiness with possible showers late tonight in the south and central regions, cooler Thursday in the west.
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Hart
Page
Illinois
West
Railroads Seek Higher Freight Rates in IC C Hearing
United Press report from Washington on May 26 notes the Interstate Commerce Commission resumed hearings on the railroads petition to raise freight rates by about 1700. Cross examination of Baltimore and Ohio VP George H Schriver was to continue. Benjamin Campbell of the New York New Haven and Hartford would explain rate application. B F Crossley of the railway executives traffic committee would follow.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
George H Schriver
Baltimore and Ohio
Benjamin Campbell
New York
New Haven
Hartford
B. F. Crossley
Campbell
Merchant Marine Laws Likely to Reach White House Soon
Washington May 26 leaders predicted merchant marine legislation will be sent to the White House for signature before Congress adjourns next week. The senate committee will meet this week to hold night sessions to push measures through before the recess.
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Lee Umile
Washington, D. C
White House
Congress
Senate Committee
Carrie Peterson dies by hanging at Resthaven Sanitarium
Genoa residents mourn Carrie Peterson 59 whose death by self harm occurred Sunday at Resthaven sanitarium Elgin while she was temporarily insane. Coroners verdict ruled death by own action by hanging. She lived in Genoa 35 years survived by husband and three children. Funeral at Engle home Genoa tomorrow afternoon with local attendees listed.
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DeKalb
Carrie Peterson
Genoa
Resthaven Sanitarium
Elsiin
Rose Younker
Miss Younker
Sweden
Peterson
Chas Coon
William Engle
Harvey
Dabehler
Martin Anderson
Gus Anderson
Ernest Abramson
Paul Peterson
Gus Peterson
Railroad Workers Fortify Embankment West of DeKalb
Northwestern railroad crews labor to raise the embankment west of DeKalb to prevent washouts in heavy rain. A special train spent the day clearing cinders and garbage and dumping material to improve safety along the track.
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City
Northwestern Railroad
DeKalb
Government Seeks New Auto Fuel via 250000 Grant
Washington May 26 An appropriation of 250000 dollars was introduced in the house to fund the department of agriculture in experiments toward discovering a new automobile engine fuel.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Soldier Bonus Bill Heads to House Next Monday
In Washington on May 26 the soldier bonus bill is likely to be called up in the House next Monday. Chairman Campbell of the rules committee said the measure needs 23 votes to proceed under a rule allowing only one amendment.
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Washington, D. C
House
Campbell
Display of Children's White Dresses At the Reliable
A Reliable display features new and pretty children's white dresses for summer wear in organdies lawns and other fabrics. The selection highlights light, breezy styles suitable for warm weather with various size options.
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The
Reliable
Country club opens busy season with golf events
The Kishwaukee country club begins its 192 season with a Memorial Day opening and a blind bogey handicap golf ball sweepstakes. The schedule includes July and August interclub matches, the Chicago Appreciation Trophy rounds, Women’s Western Golf Association events, and the club championship in late July.
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Woman's Western Golft Association
Inn
E. J. Raymond
Walter Langlois
Sterling
Inter
Dixon
Chicago
H. D. Fisk
W. J. Fulton
Freeport
Kishwaukie
Nissippi
DeKalb
Woodstock
Kishwaukee
Labor Day
Arthur Holcomb
Frank Mosher
Track meet records and events at intercollegiate meet
At the intercollegiate track meet, Uleg led a strong four-man Normal contingent. Owsley of Lake Forest set a 40 feet shot put record surpassing Lincoln’s Taylor. High jump and discus marks also fell, with Williams, Vashti, Morris, and March among the record setters.
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Thates « Intercollegiate Athetic Association
Uleg
Owslety
Lake Forest
Weidman
Northwestern
E. March
Shurneff
Burrus
Ilinois
Owsley
Taylor
Lincoln
Cogdal
Burs
Williams and Vashti
Morris
Miinois College
March of
Masons Plan Special Session Tonight at 7 40
The Masonic Blue Lodge will hold a special meeting tonight at 7 40. Five new candidates will receive the first degree. Unlike recent practice, there will be no lunch served after the session.
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Masons
Masonic Blue Lodge
Mary Miles Minter Stars in Anne of Green Gables at Star Playhouse
Mary Miles Minter appears in the photoplay Anne of Green Gables at the Star Playhouse. The reviewer praises the wholesome family appeal, noting the simple story but enjoyable, clean entertainment likely to please both parents and husbands, with 7 pm showings for adults.
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Mary Miles Minter
Star Playhouse
L. M. Montgomery
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