Memorial Day Rites In DeKalb With Soares Speaking
Memorial Day activities in DeKalb include a 1:50 PM parade led by the DeKalb Military Band from Lincoln Highway to the Normal School. Memorial services at Kishwaukee Bridge honor sailors, with school children directing flowers into the stream. The Normal School auditorium program features Dr. Theodore G. Soares of Chicago delivering the memorial address, plus hymns, recitations, and a Boys of the Old Brigade song.
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Tiste
South Third Third Street
Lincoln Highway
Marshalls
Kishwaukee Bridge
Hattie Cheasbro
G. H. Gurler
Marshall
American Legion
Legion
George H. Gurler
Harry B. Goodison
Thomas S. Murray
Harry Olson
Frank E. Wagley
F. M. Webster
America
Lincoln
Willard Smith
Northern Illinois State Normal School
Goodyear
Theodore G. Soares
Chicago
Stewart
Quartette
Floyd Still
De Kalb Lad Is Pledged To Big College Frat
Clarence Edward Kohler of De Kalb is named among sixteen Class of 1921 men pledged to the Mah Wan Da society at the University of Illinois. The shield on the old tree near University Hall displayed the selections after Interscholastic Week.
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DE Kalb Lad
Clarence Edward Kohler
J. C. Kohler
Illinois University
Champaign
University Hall
YMCA
Obregon Seeks Troop Withdrawal and Court Action
General Obregon states it would be a happy moment when U S and Mexican troops withdraw from the border due to lack of mutual confidence. The Jenkins case neared court decision but may be dropped by revolutionary authorities. Diaz agrees to surrender forces to Sanchez and seeks guard to Vera Cruz as trains and harbor activity normalize. Obregon reportedly may urge Senate to name a justice to probe Carranza’s assassination.
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United Press
Mexico City
Mex
Alvaro Obregon
Mexico
Los Angeles
United States
Boundry
Curranz Degime
Jenkins
Supreme Court
Jerkins
Felix Diaz
Sanchez
Diaz
Miisai
Vera Cruz
Stars and Riots Mark Rhode Island Conference Meet
Rioting disrupts Bristol Rhode Island as police and guards clash with strikers at the India Rubber Company plant. Three shot and over twenty injured as Governor Bechman orders troops to restore order. May 28 reports note two deaths and clashes involving 400 sympathizers.
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United Press
Bristol
R. IL
Bechman
India Rubber Company
Boston
Rhode, Island
National India Rubber Company
Too Much Air These Hot Days Bad for Tire
The warm weather brings trouble for drivers who overfilled tires in winter and forgot to reduce pressure. Periodic blowouts occur, making a sound like a shot and risking accidents.
Public Utilities Panel OKs $67,783 DeKalb Telephone Stock
The public utilities commission issued an order authorizing DeKalb County Telephone Company to issue capital stock totaling 67 783 dollars at par. The item appears in Springfield Tl. May 28 edition with local business notices.
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Mmission
Springfield
The
Chronicle
Public Utilities Commission Today
DeKalb County Telephone Company
Capital Stock
Way of Children's White Dresses Show at Reliable
Display of new and very pretty children’s white dresses in voiles organdies lawns and other summer fabrics. Sizes 4 to 14 years. An interesting showing just before the first summer holiday in 1934.
Prohibition agents seize 129000 liquor shipment in Chicago
Federal agents seized 129000 dollars worth of liquor shipped from Cincinnati to Angelo Prozenzano Co in Chicago. Prozenzano allegedly attempted release with a fake permit.
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Chicago
Chicagos Til
Cincinnati
Ohio
Federal Distributing Agency
Angelo Prozenzano
Big Double Bill Of Photoplays At The Star Tonight
Tonight the Star presents a double bill of high class photoplays and music. Peggy Hyland stars in Faith, a light drama, with Wild Women and Tame Lions as a Sunshine comedy. Also, The Rum Runners, a Fisher cartoon. Performances at 7 80 and 9 00. Adults 20e, children 10e plus war tax.
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Peggy Hyland
Faith
Matt
Jeff
Fisher
Outlaws to Battle On Amid Labor Dispute
Chicago May 28 Outlawed by regular unions and denied recognition by the United States railroad labor board insurgent railroad strikers have amalgamated forces to fight to the death, according to H E Reading organizer and leader of the outlaw strike. Reading claimed a 250000 strong riderhood of embers all of whom will be on strike. The amalgamation occurred at a secret meeting of outlaw leaders last week. Railroad executives dispute the claimed number of strikers. Bert M Jewell of the road department described the wage agreement as effective when roads reverted to private owners. He denied women’s wages rose 1 percent since 1915.
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United Press
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
H. E. Reading
Reading
Grabel
Tervey
Wayanian
Manisers
Bert M. Jewell
American Federation of Labor
Iomen's We
Bessie Dadds Brought Home From the West
Mrs. W. V. Dadds and her daughter Bessie arrived home from California where Bessie had been treated after illness in Siberia during service with the M C A. A sleeping porch is being built at the Dadds home and family hope she soon regains health.
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W. V. Dadds
Bessie
California
Dodds
Haish Team Suffers First Defeat of Season
The Haish school baseball team lost to St. Mary 8 to 4, snapping a 20 game win streak. The setback ends Haish’s pennant run but leaves otherRobust details unclear.
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Haish
St. Mary School
Committee in House Acts on Irish Problem
A resolution expressing sympathy with Irish aspirations for self government was favorably reported by the foreign affairs committee in Washington D.C. It passed 107 to 0 and plans call for House action next week.
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Washington
D.C
Foreign Affairs Committee
Lho7
House
Joliet Junior College Visits Normal for Morning Game
Joliet Junior College travels to Normal for a morning baseball contest at 10 30. Root will pitch for Normal as Joliet brings a strong lineup in a hard fought matchup with local revenue at stake.
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Joliet
Joliet Junior College
Root
Sugar Embargo Bill Clears Senate Committee
Washington May 28 The senate committee ordered a favorable report on the McNary bill proposing an embargo on sugar exports. The panel believes the embargo would help reduce retail sugar prices.
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Washington, D
Senate Committee
McNary
Local Pond Echoes Sea Serpent Rumor Quieting Swimmers
Report notes a sea serpent rumor at the Normal pond led to crowds of swimmers diminishing. Previously nightly crowds declined to near zero as safety concerns and the rumor spread.
Railroad Adds Sioux City Limited to Western Schedule
Northwestern railroad will introduce the Sioux City Limited on Sunday with a dining car and Pullman accommodations. The through train serves DeKalb returning at 6 52 AM and reaches Chicago, while the Denver Special passes through at 6 58 PM without stopping, affecting local traffic.
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Northwestern Railroad
Sioux City
DeKalb
Old DeKalb Cereal Plant May House New Business
The former DeKalb Cereal Company plant, bought by John Forn of Plainfield, is being cleaned by four workers as speculation rises about its future use. Mr Fern is unavailable, and Interstate Realty admits no knowledge about the plant’s next occupant or purpose.
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DeKalb Cereal Company
John Forn
Plainfield
Fern
Interstate Realty Company
Aeie
Palmer Delays Reply on Post Deportation Charge
Washington May 28 Attorney General Palmer postponed his planned appearance before the House Rules Committee to answer a charge by Louis Post assistant secretary of labor that he mistreated aliens held for deportation. Palmer said he would prepare an answer to a separate charge by the National Popular Government League that he violated the ce raids laws.
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Yoweu
Washington, D. C
Palmer
House Rules
Afl
Louis Post
Labor
National Popular Government League
Hold Service Monday for Sailor Slain
After a parade, a memorial service will be held by the water for sailors buried there. Lincoln Highway will open between John Street and the northern gate during the observance by order of the chief of police.
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Lincoln Highway
Johen Street
Nortral Gate
Water Power Bill Passes Senate After 12-Year Fight
Washington May 28. The senate today approved the water power bill as agreed in conference after a 12-year struggle. The House had already endorsed the measure and it now goes to the president for signature.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
McAdoo Fund Claim Denied by War Finance Official
Senate investigators pressed McLean director of the War Finance Corporation on McAdoo support denying any McAdoo boom or organized campaign. He said no activity by McAdoo, and he discussed the candidacy with Jouett Shouse Daniel Roper and Wooley of the Interstate Commerce Commission who all said they wanted nothing done.
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United Press
Washington
D. C
McLean
War Finance Corporation
Senate
William G. McAdoo
Jouett Shouse
the Treasury
Daniel Roper
Wooley
Interstate Commerce Commission
MeAdow
Farmers Demand Rail Ownership and Credit Help
In Washington on May 28 the Farmers National Council called for government ownership of railroads and the merchant marine in a letter from George P Hampton. They urged Packers regulation, land and natural resource taxes on speculative holdings, affordable credit for farmers, and retention against antitrust laws.
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Washington, D.C
Farmers’ National Council
George P Hampton
Counci
Democratic
Republican
More Barracks Burned in Ireland in Latest Riots
Dispatch from London reports continued arson and shooting across Ireland. Public buildings including a constabulary station at Sybil and Barracks in Seafeld were set ablaze. A County Clare farmer was seriously wounded, while reinforcements including a second battalion were dispatched, with three more expected to reach Ireland soon.
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Dulted
London
Eng
Privana
Ireland
Costonard
Sybil
Seafeld
County Clare
Caremons
False Alarm Triggers Fast Fire Crew Run
Firefighters rushed to a call at box 25 this noon only to find no flames or smoke. Authorities believe the alarm may have been activated by two youths seeking excitement, who could face trouble if identified.
Old Resident Taken Sick While Visiting Son in Chicago
Mrs. Christine Hagman of North Iufth street suffered a stroke at her son’s home in Chicago on Wednesday afternoon. A DeKalb resident for many years she is 78 and due to her advanced age there is little hope of recovery.
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Christine Hagman
North Iufth Street
Ile
Chicago
Hagman
DeKalb
Stores Close Memorial Day In This City
Memorial Day observance leads to store closures in this city. Due to the new contract, the holiday will be observed on Monday as the only day off during the first week of June.
Price drop not yet noticed in Kale market
Chicago May 28 prices of vegetables tumbled for the second time in a week on the produce market. Heavy arrivals pushed down values with strawberries onions lettuce rhubarb and radishes falling about four tenths of a cent per item.
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Chicago
DeKalb Children to Hold Memorial Service at Afton Cemetery
Afton cemetery will host a memorial service for DeKalb children on Sunday afternoon. The group will leave De Kalb at 3 o clock and travel by note to the cemetery for the Decoration Service.
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DeKalb
Svehool
Afton
Gary Gary Tells His Views on Labor and Constitution
New York May 28 A minority aiming to undermine the constitution is blamed for labor unrest. E H Gary president of the Iron and Steel Institute warns strikes threaten the country’s economic order. He urges fair dealing by employers and unity among workers and the public to preserve national interests.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
E. H
Iron and Steel Institute
Gary
House votes to override Wilson veto on Knox peace resolution
Washington May 28 The House refused to override President Wilson's veto of the Knox peace resolution 219 to 152, 28 short of two thirds, blocking Senate action. Two Republicans Kelley and Fuller voted against overriding. Debates followed with Democrats signaling support for repeal of war laws.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
House
Kelley
Fuller
Massachusetts
Senate
Washington
D. C
Wilson
Republican House
Porter
Foreign Affairs Committee
Volatead
Union Men at Work on Coliseum Barricade Wires
Workers preparing the Coliseum for the Republican national convention blocked nonunion staff from installing outside wires. They warned they would strike if nonunion workers handled the gide wires. AT&T will supply wires for the press associations and is largely finished.
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Unitete Prest
Chicago
Coliseum
Western Union
Charles P. Hall
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Local Men Pursue Shrine Degree in Chicago
Iskowich and A C Spiekernan traveled to Chicago to attend the Shrine degree at Medinah temple this evening. They join about 1,800 candidates in a ceremony that will push the Masonic Order’s membership past 20,000, claiming the world’s largest lodge membership.
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UH. Iskowich
A. C. Spieker- Nan
Chicago
Masonic Order
Medinah Temple
Sister Dies at Rockford Home Early Today
Mr and Mrs Housewert of East Lincoln Highway Rockford called yesterday by death of sister Beulah Housewert. Ill only a short time her passing a terrible shock. Funeral held today. they plan to return Saturday.
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Way Housewert
Lincoln Highway Road
Rockford
Hanna denies promising fund for Wood campaign in Senate probe
Dan R. Hanna of Cleveland disputes a statement by Mr King before the Senate investigating committee, denying any pledge to raise 500000 dollars for General Leonard Wood’s presidential bid. He calls the claim a gross misrepresentation.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Dan R. Hanna
Leonard Wood
King
Senate
General Wood
Lecture Tonight at Congregational Church on Bible Reading
Dr James McGaw speaks at Congregational Church in a union meeting titled The Banished Book and the Bad Boy. The discussion centers on making Bible reading in public schools legal. Meeting starts at 7 30 p m and attendance is urged.
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Congregational Church
James 5. McGaw
Former Chief of Police Here to Serve Paper
Former chief of police Frank Michels of Aurora arrived in this city yesterday to serve two subpoenas for Officers Martin and Conesdine in the Valentine case set for Aurora court on June 1. Both officers helped arrest Mrs Valentine and a friend and are needed to testify in further proceedings of the Aurora man’s matrimonial tangle.
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Cnet
Rouce Frank Michels
Aurora
Martin and
Conesdine
Valentine
Street Work Accelerates Before Memorial Day
Final street work underway with street sweeper brushing the streets. Paved streets are in first class condition, while some dirt roads remain in poor shape requiring more time and grader work to finish.
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Stree
Congress adjourns for convention recess debates packer bill
Senate by unanimous consent makes the meat packers bill an unfinished measure and adjourns for the nomination convention. House rushes appropriation bills as lawmakers clash over the soldier bonus and budget while discussions split over a December or August adjournment.
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Washington
D. C
Kenyon-Kendricks
Congress
Senate
House
Muzzie
Ohio
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Sycamore Opens Elks Lodge in Rite
Sycamore welcomed an Elks lodge yesterday with a formal charter ceremony lasting most of the afternoon. About one hundred men joined on the pike, with at least one more awaiting transfer of applications. Chicago lodge members oversaw the rite and a celebratory feed followed at a local venue.
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Sycamore
Elks Lodge
Elks
Chicago
Trial Lags as Four Jurors Picked in Chicago Radicals Case
In Chicago May 28 the trial of Dr. Oscar Brown of DeKalb and William Bross Lloyd plus 23 radicals charged with conspiracy to overthrow the government shows slim prospects of starting this week. Panels of 115 to 150 have been drawn with only four jurors accepted so far.
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Chicago
Oscar Brown
DeKalb
William Bross Lloyd
Member of the Assembly Dies at Peoria Home
Thomas N. Gorman, state representative from the 18th district and a Democrat party leader, died at his Peoria home after a two month illness. He was serving his sixth term in the Assembly.
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Peoria
United Crees
Til
Thomas N. Gorman
Gorman
Leah Baird in Cap itol and Chaplin in The Vagabond
Tonight a double bill features Leah Baird in Cap itol and Charlie Chaplin in The Vagabond. Princess admission is 25 cents with 3 cents tax, total 9 cents.
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Leah Baird
Capitol
Charlie Chaplin
Northern Illinois high schools hold annual conference meet
DeKalb hosts seven schools from West Aurora Joliet Rockford Elgin Freeport East Aurora for two days of contests. Stenography and typewriting team events lead to extempore speaking reading with Longfellow Evangeline. Track meet features 15 events with DeKalb, Joliet and Rockford fielding finalists.
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YeKalb
Northern Illinois
West Aurora
Elgin
Freeport
Joliet
Rockford
Big Seven
DeKalb
Foedisch
Longfellow
Literary Digest
the Outlook
the Independent
East Aurora
Osborne
LaGrange
Beester
Elmhurst
Teenniges
Criswell
Hapkinston
Greek
Bradt
Stegmeier
Johnson
Swarthout
Minnegen
Swanson
Claxton
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Government of Mexico
Rhode Island
Britton
Ryan
Glidd
Bessie Dadds
M’adgo
Emppoyer
Veto
Great Lodge
Rollin Lindgren
Rollin
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