Thursday closures spread as merchants vote to stay open
Late today a plan was agreed to keep stores open Thursday afternoons in holiday weeks, with June 3 and June 10 as examples. A list shows many shops across categories like Jewelers and Grocers will close on Thursdays otherwise, while some firms have not decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eThe
E. A. Sherrer
Orno Shop
C. B. Genteman
Joseph Rendell
Fie
Hardwa Pryon
C. E. Watters
Resaegeon
Buteh
Weintund
Buffalo
Lincoln Inn
Charles Quarnstrom
H. Shaver
J. Ingely
C. W. Moore
John Roach
Steve Rukavina
E. Niemen
J. F. Carlson
C. Palmaquist
Dranses
Co-Operative
Giena Bradbury
Lon M. Smith
H. E. Dunleavy
Fitzgerald Brothers
John Waiczak
Peter Stevarakis
TP Anderson
Olsten & Norroy
3 Carlson
Matt Jolson
Wood Second In The Results Of Primaries
Huntington West Virginia May 2 United Press reports from 1 600 precincts of 1 860 give Senator Howard Sutherland a lead over Wood in Tuesday's presidential preference primary and list totals with Sutherland 29 116 and Wood 24 092.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Huntington
W. Va
Howard Sutherland
Wood
Sutherland
Anne of Green Gables film at Star playhouse tonight
Mary Miles Minter stars in the new photoplay adaptation of the four Anne books by L. M. Montgomery. Repeats tonight at 7:30 and 4:10 with special music by the Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne of Green Gables
Mary Miles Minter
Anne
L. M. Montgomery
Star Playhouse
The
Star
Murderer Arrested in Carranza Killing
Dolorf Herrerro surrendered to General Obregon and General Carenas and was brought to Mexico City to face charges in the Carranza assassination. He gave himself up at Cutelys in Vera Cruz. Obregon and Gonzales urged the senate to appoint a chief magistrate for the inquiry. A Vera Cruz report noted American ships may be recalled. Developments hint at early moves against Villa as Heveana, the new foreign minister, informs Washington of impending measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presa
Mexico City
Mexico
Rodolfo Herrerro
Sasare Garenas
Venustiano Carranza
Obregon
Cardenas
Herrerro
Cutelys
Vera Cruz
Senate
Heveana
Former De Kalb Man Speaks to Women of Clubs
Former De Kalb man Judge Willard M. McEwen charged the Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs to press for a constitution convention agenda. He argued farmers must address land use and farm labor issues to unlock aid, while urging support for the “back to the farm” movement amid idle tractors and untillable land. DeKalb delegates attended as the convention concludes today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Kalbman
Springfield
Ilinois Federation of Women's Clubs
Congress Hotel
Willard M. McEwen
Downstate
DeKalb
Judge McEwen
Police watch for outbreak of race riots
Police in Washington on alert for signs of race riots after rumors of planned vengeance over the lynching of William H. Turner and the murder of Thomas Moore. Alexandria, Virginia, near the capital, was patroled by troops overnight for fear of clashes between whites and blacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
B. C
Alexandria
William H. Turner
Thomas Moore
Farmers Ask Fund To Help Farms Produce
War mers of the United States through the Farmers National Council today urged Congress to create a revolving fund of 25 to 40 million dollars. They seek this to buy machinery and other necessities to keep farms productive. In a letter to both houses Benjamin C Marsh urged registration before the convention recesses to put the money at the country s disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey Waruers Neer
Washington, D. C
United States
Farmers’ National Council
Congress
Benjamin C. Marsh
Dr Leishman Resting Easier After Illness
Dr James Leishman who has been ill the past few days was resting a trifle easier this afternoon. He has been in poor health for some time and recently spent weeks at Hinsdale seeking improvement. Friends hope for daily improvement. The Rochelle National Bank in New Bedford is extending its stone front to the second story, with interior work progressing toward an attractive banking house facade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leishman
James Leishman
Hinsdale
Rochelle National Bank
Great Record With Potatoes By DeKalb County Association
The DeKalb County Agricultural Association circulated a notice detailing saving 18050 dollars on seed potatoes for farmers. It notes buying 6000 bushels of high grade potatoes and storing them, delivering in spring at a substantial discount, with profits returned for members' benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb County Agricultural Association
Funeral of Mrs. Reed Held at Rock Island
The funeral of the late Mrs. John S. Reed of Farwell Michigan occurred yesterday in Rock Island. The deceased was a cousin of Louis and Walter Furman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
John S. Reed
Farwell, Mich
Louis
Walter Furman
Ellwood Team Defeats Normal Training School 3 to 1
The Ellwoods defeated Normal Training Team last night by a 3 to 1 score. The Nor mal Training School again underperformed this season, sitting near the bottom of the standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwoods
Ellwood School
Normal Training
Ellwood's
Nort
Arrested With Other Man's Auto in Possession
In Columbus Ohio on May 27 police arrested George S McCullough 19 Indianapolis Miss Marie Sanders 19 Mattoon NL and Mr and Mrs Carl Cowen of Bristol Va after locating them with the automobile of T C McPherson of Mt Morris Ohio The suspects were taken into custody as the vehicle belonged to a third party and may lead to further inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrerene
Columbus
Ohio
George S. McCullough
Indianapolis
Marie Sanders
Mattoon
Carl Cowen
Bristol
T. C. McPherson
Morris
DeKalb Address Promotes Bible Back in Illinois Schools
Dr. James S. McGraw of Pittsboro will speak Friday at 7:50 pm at the Congregational church on restoring Bible reading in public schools. He notes Illinois Supreme Court 110 ruling bans scripture from schools and urges constitutional action ensuring the Bible’s return. A large audience is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb
Vicinit
James S. McGraw
Pittsboro
The
Nations ' Reform Association
McGraw
Illnois
Reaave Union New
Springefild
Ilinois
Illinois Supreme Court
Thes
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Weekend Baseball Promises Plenty for DeKalb Fans
DeKalb plans a plentiful baseball weekend with Sunday and Monday games. Sandije Jack Rabbits stay in town as Moran will pitch in Moran. Moran, though not well known to Kalb fans, is a proven pitcher who has played in the Southern league. Monday DeKalb faces Hawthornes, drawing returning fans. First pitch after day’s exercises around four o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb i
Promia
Sandije Jack Rabbits
Moran
Sy Kalb
DeKalb
Hawthornes
The Lone Wolf Daughter At Princess Theatre Final Showings
Local notices celebrate the power artistry and craftsmanship of the production The Lone Wolf Daughter in the gorgeously rich presentation. Last chances tonight at Princess box. those who missed last night should see it.
Armenia Mandate Beaten By Senate Foreign Relations Panel
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee refused President Wilson's Armenian mandate request by an 11 to 4 vote, adopting a resolution to decline authorization. Connecticut Senator Brandegee led the measure in Washington, with plans to push a formal rejection ahead of June 5. House committee may hear Secretary of State Colby soon and act shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Tre
Armenia
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
House Foreign Relations Committee
Strate -Colby
Steel teams prepare for Joliet game next Saturday
The East and West ball teams of the American Steel and Wire Company will meet Scott Street Mills at Joliet Saturday afternoon. Also, Far North and Southern clubs travel to Waukegan to avenge a prior defeat. Local steel squads show improved form and aim to start winning soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Steel and Wire Company
Scott Street Mills
Jolie
Far North
One Case Of Diphtheria Reported In City
A single diphtheria case is reported as the contagious season extends. The Beachion family on South First Street is quarantined after Mrs Walter Cash, visiting sister of H A Beachion, contracted diphtheria Tuesday. The doctor believes it is not serious despite illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Beachion
South First Street
Judge Jacob Hopkins Joins Chicago Beauty Contest Arbitration
Judge Jacob Hopkins, newly an arbitrator, presides as the Elks of Chicago hold a beauty contest to select a queen for a movie show. The prior incident in the lime Heht in Chi cago is noted, but specifics remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Hopkins
Jacob Hopkins
Chicago
The
Elks of Chicago
Mermaid or Monster Report Seen at Normal Lake
A normally reliable local man claims he and his wife saw a silvery creature near Normal Lake, about four feet long with a six-inch head and six-inch wide body, swimming by the shore at dusk. He stands by his tale despite jokes, noting he has since walked by the lake but not repeated the sighting. Moonlight Dance at Electric Park follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal Lake
May Act on Bonus Bill May Act on Bonus Bill
United Press reports in Washington that the House Rules Committee, by a 3 to 4 vote, recommended suspending the rule for six days to consider the soldier bonus bill. If the rule is suspended, debate and a final vote would proceed within the six days, with a two thirds majority required for passage. Democrats largely oppose the suspension. Fordney anticipates scheduling the bill once the ruling is ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Waezhington
D. C
Congress
House Rules Committee
DHL
Fordrey
House
Ways and Means
Poles Defeat Bolsheviks In Fierce Battle
United Press from London reports a Warsaw communique dated May 25 describing multiple counterattacks along the Dwina front. Polish forces repelled Bolshevik attempts to cross the Berezina and cleared the right riverbank of enemy forces with decisive counterattacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Hasan
Warsaw
Dwina
Nem
Berezina
Vacation Starts Soon for Local Schools
Students anticipate summer break as primary and high school year ends. Final exam schedules remain unclear, with summer vacation expected around June 76, while seniors finish a week earlier and some students have already lined up summer jobs.
Committee Agrees On Peace Time Army Plan
Washington May 27 A peace time army of 280 008 enlisted men and 17 800 officers was agreed upon by the house and senate in the preliminary discussion. A reorganization bill was expected to follow today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House
Senaneeam
Witlee
Wage Board Hears Rail Labor Cost Requests
Testimony before the railroad wage board details trainmen expenses and needed raises. A Livingston Montana trainman reports expenses exceeding salary and hotel costs. average per run cited as 3.75 dollars for meals and incidentals. Union leaders push for differential pay and overtime recognition across regions and holidays. Board to adjourn after Memorial Day with a ruling expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watted Press
Chicate
EH. Benks
Brotherhood
Livingston
Mont
BE. Hebverling
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Denver
Heoberling
Judge Cliffe Moves In Committee On Chairman Vote
Judge Cliffe directs a committee vote on delaying the chairman election. The session revolved around timing rather than selection, with James Cliffe proposing September postponement and Len Small gaining proxy voting for Ernest Lasener as the state committeeman abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Committeeniwin
Sin Cliffe
Frank Smith
Traller
Jumes Cliffe
Thompson
Juige Cliffe
Justus Johnson
Aurora
Len Small
Ernest Lasener
Europe
Palmer States Farm Policies In Teller Interview
Washington May 27 Attorney General Palmer Democratic presidential candidate outlined policies in response to 12 questions from the national board of farm organizations. He backed strict government regulation of food exchanges and rural parcel service to connect producers and consumers, called for elimination of excess profits taxes higher taxes on investment incomes and opposed government ownership of railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D.C
National Board of Farm Organizations
Palmer
Who Has Lost Valuable Cow in Bristow
A Bristow note reports a local man named Bill Tristow involved in a missing milk cow case. The cow was found on the road. Tristow brought it into his yard and awaits the owner to claim it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristow
Bill Tristow
Bill
Campaign fundraising details from the 1920s Senate hearings
The Senate campaign expense committee heard figures on Wood and McAdoo fundraisers. Dan Hanna and John C. King discussed a possible half million dollars for General Wood’s campaign, while William Copper Proctor claimed advancing $500,000. McAdoo funds were denied by Rev. Jenkins, with Butler reporting $40,550 in campaign totals and Dart noting $6,500 raised in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
D.C
Dan R. Hanna
Cleveland
Ohio
Leonard
Wood
Sey
John T. King
Senate Committee
ABC
King
Hanna
Havana
William Copper Proctor
Cincinnati
Proctor
John C
Connecticut
General Wood
William G. Mcadoo
McAdoo
Frien
Exrres Jenkins
Kansas City
Senate
Jenkins
Puncn
Jouret
Shouse
The
Treasury
Denzel Roper
Internal Revenue
Frank Wilson
Publiciny
Liberty Loan
Cam Neiens
W. Robert Wooley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nicholas Murray Butler
John R. Davis
Muniepil Court of New York
Butler
Dr. Butler
Davis
Orne
Thomas S. Dart
Wodld
West Virginia
M G. Daughtery
Harding
Wilson vetoes Knox resolution sent by both houses
The Knox resolution, passed by both houses, is vetoed by Wilson. The message returns to the legislature for possible action. The outcome leaves the resolution unresolved pending further proceedings.
Wilson Vetoes Knox Resolution End War With Germany
United Press recounts President Wilson's veto of the Knox resolution ending the war with Germany and Austria Hungary. He says the measure surrenders U S rights and ignores aims like freedom of the seas and Belgium’s rights. The House votes to postpone any override as Democratic objections are voiced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
United States
Germany
Austria Hungary
Belgium
France
House
Congress
Gartles
Porter
Foreign Affairs
Mexicans to Revise Their Constitution
Asitea of Washington reports that Article 27 likely will be eliminated or altered by the new government. The constitution may resemble the 1857 charter. Mexico’s foreign debt is about 825 million dollars with Britain and France each holding around a quarter and the US the rest. Officials expect the regime to seek a new U S loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asitea
Washington
Dts
Carranza
Mexico
Great Britain
France
United States
Do Good Work on Streets of the City Now
Commissioner of Public Works Goodison vows first class streets by Memorial Day as crews and graders toil. Bad roads within city limits slow progress while holes are filled to restore proper order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jook
Goodison
Senior Play at Armory June 3
Tonight D T H S presents a senior play at the Armory on June 3. Professor's Love Story tickets go on sale at Kirchner's Saturday morning. Admission is 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Kirchner
Odds for Bettors Upon the Election
Wall Street betters list odds on the presidential race with Edwards as Democratic favorite and Johnson the Republican. The booklet by James W. Bell and Co. shows Johnson five to one against, Wood two to one, Lowden and Hughes five to one, Hoover and Harding twenty to one, Butler twenty to one, Edwards five to one, Cox two to one, McAdoo one to ten, Clark forty to one, Wilson Bryan and Marshall twenty to one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasted Preas
New York
N. Y
Wall Street
Edwards
New Jersey
Hiram Johnson
James W. Bell and Co
Johnson
Wood
Lowden and
Hughes
Hoover
Harding
Butler
Tio
Cox
McAdoo
Clark
Wilson
Bryan
Marshall
Troops Sail for Ireland Amid Rail Strike Disruptions
London May 27 A battalion of Cameron Highlanders left Aldershot under orders to proceed to Ireland with four more battalions in readiness. Embargoes were placed on all freight and express shipments by the London and North Western Railway due to a strike by dock workers and railroad men at North Wall, where unionists refuse to handle any munitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
England
Camron Highlanders
Aldershot
Ireland
London & Northwestern Railroad
Northwall
Suffrage Fights Move in East and South
Raleigh reports organized opposition to the suffrage amendment as the North Carolina legislature opens today. Dover Delaware notes the Senate resolution ratifying the amendment will be sent to the lower house and a final vote is expected Friday. ratification chances in the house appear remote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Watt
Dover
Vela
Senate
Delaware
House
Sycamore Man to Be Orator at Cortland
Cortland will celebrate Memorial Day Monday at 9 30 in the town hall with Mr Hanscom of the Congregational church as speaker. Usual services will occur with ceremony and at noon the community will dine in the town hall as in years past.
Legion Meeting Mon Mem Day in Jarboe Hall
The American Legion meets Monday at Jarboe Hall at one o'clock for Memorial Day parade participation. Members may wear uniforms but there is no required dress code. Emphasis is on honoring fallen buddies rather than attire. Weather forecast for Illinois calls for fair tonight and Friday with colder temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarboe's Hall
Display of Children's White Dresses At the Reliable
A Reliable display features new and pretty children’s white dresses in summer fabrics such as voile and organdie. Sizes range from 4 to 14 years. Open to the public for viewing and selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliable
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clothine
Vaile & O'Malley
Ike Herr
M. J. Welll, & Son Swanson Co
Lewis & Palmer
G. H. Miller
Swanson Brody TS
J. F. Bowers
C. J. Holderness
L. Unver
Alfred Cederoth
Blomquist Brothers Barbers
Jack Ulm
Charles Moorehead
Clyde Moise
William Jackson
Charles Lewis Millinery
DeKalb Millinery
Blanche Burgess
Mrs. Johnson
Murphy's
Coal—Mosher & Embree Tailors
Gus Youngstead
Bexhtol Sianthers
W. F. Wiltberger & 5
Eet
Caranza
Foreign Relations Committee
STEEL
Joliet
Electric Park
Chandler
Loca
Cliffe
Knox
Cortland
Legion
Jarboe Hall
Illinois
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!