Freeman in Sycamore Held on Confidence Charge
Allan Francis Byers, about 22, five feet four, described as smooth talking and harmless, is jailed in Sycamore on a confidence scheme. He posed as a stock food firm agent, opened a Genoa bank account, deposited a $200 check, bought clothes, and sought to withdraw by forged methods, with alleged forgery ties to Burlington Iowa.
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Allan Francis Bye
Sycamore
Genoa
Farmers State Bank
Mercantile Trust & Savings Bank of Quincy
Hughes Clothing
Miss Buck
Quincy
Burlington
Iowa
Ed Crawford
Allan Francis Byers
Smith
Wormen
New York
Express
Chicago
Peoria
State Reformatory
Brownsville
Byers
Foretells the Storms with Cyclo-Stormograph at Powell's
A Tycos Cyclo-Stormograph installed at Powell's drug store provides public weather forecasts for the next twelve to twenty four hours. The instrument at the front entrance records air weight changes as barometric readings, showing warmth, wind, and precipitation likelihood, with daily updates in The Chron.
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Powell's Drug Store
Arbitrator Hears DeKalb Case At Sycamore Hearing
State Industrial Board arbitrator Pense heard Irving Waldo for the claimant and W. J. Fulton for Waldo, M Burst for Nehring Electrical of DeKalb. The hearing exhausted most of the class as the arbitrator took the evidence and arguments under advisement before the full board considers it for decision.
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Pense
State Industrial Board
Sycamore
Irving Waldo
Commion
Nehring Electrical Company
DeKalb
W. J. Fulton
Waldo M. Burst
Nehring Company
Iris
Clark Home Rising Fast in Progress
report notes ongoing construction of Clark home with excavating nearing completion and superstructure to begin soon. Weather outlook for Illinois shows cloudy to sunny, slightly warmer by Sunday. Special chicken dinner Sunday 12 50 to 2 00 at Hotel Glidden with Welch Singers concert June 7 by Methodist church choir, admission 1 00.
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Clark
Mountain Ash Welch Singers
Methodist Church
Star SCRONNE Brent Show At Star Playhouse Tonight
Star SCRONNE Brent entertaining film at Star Playhouse draws attention with Bessie Burviscae in a fitting role. Production spans stages from Canadian farm child to schoolgirl and mature woman as the star navigates life’s vastness. Supporting cast includes Nil Welch Emmet Kir George Periolat and W J Dow. Jeanne Judson wrote the story. Also featuring the comedy Light Weigh Love in two parts with Sunshine omidies. Performances after 7 15. Adults 25c Children 15c war tax. Star orchestra provides special music.
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Scronne Brent
Star Playhouse
Bessie Burvisca
St Louis
Stis
Nil Welch
Emmet Kir
George Periolat
W. J. Dowi
Jeanne Judson
Star Orchestra
Local outfit schedules two games this week
Tomorrow the city team faces the Jack Rabbits of the Chicago levee at Pereling Park at 2 45 Moran starts on the mound with the rest of the lineup unchanged from last Sunday Monday the city team meets the Hawthornes with Glenn pitching The Hawthorne squad is quick but seeks revenge for an earlier season loss The game won t begin until after all memorial exercises conclude around four o clock
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Jack Rabbits
Chicago City
Pereling Park
Moran
Hawthornes
Glenn
Hawthorne
Country Club Opens Season With Members In Golf At Memorial Day
Country club members start the season with a 1 pm Monday golf event followed by the annual Memorial Day softball sweepstakes. Members pay 50 cents entry, proceeds fund halls, with prizes for high and low net scores. Greens reported in splendid shape and likely open tomorrow.
Lundberg to Close on Thursdays Under Plan
John Lundberg will extend Thursday closings starting June 1 as committee notes overlap caused his name to be overlooked. The plan aims to reduce hours while maintaining business, and Lundberg expresses support for the closing change despite the oversight.
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John Lundberg
Exeb
John Landberg
John
Mr. Lundberg
No Chronicle Issue Next Monday Memorial Day
No Chronicle will be issued on next Monday Memorial Day. The Chronicle office will be closed and no business will be transacted on that date. World events will be bulletined.
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Chronicle
Carranza Dies by Own Action Reportedly
Washington D C May 29 Advices from the Mexican colony press report that former president Venustiano Carranza committed suicide. Tickets for the Knights of Columbus minstrel show are on sale at Stills drug store and Weinland’s confectionery for the Moonlight Dance at Electric Park Monday night May 31 featuring Chandler's new five piece orchestra.
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Hiram Johnson
California
Alexander McCabe
San Francisco
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Senate
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Southern Pacific
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Albany
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New York
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Mexico
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Weinlind
Electric Park
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Slam Bam Jim at the Star theater dazzles crowds
William Russell stars in a lively comedy drama billed as the snappiest mix of adventure love and laughter. Performances at 7:30 and 9:12 show a crackerjack cast with special Star orchestra. Adults 25¢, children 15¢ plus war tax.
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Star Plas
Appen House M
Steplively
Zgrandpa
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Star Orchestra
British Soviet Trade Talks Reported in London
May 2 in London a Soviet envoy Krassin and an envoy from Britain discussed possible resumption of trade. Premier Lloyd George was expected to meet Krassin soon. No official result from yesterday’s cabinet meeting was announced and no statement on progress was made.
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London
England
Great Britain
Crassia
Museum Open Memorial Day at Normal Museum History
The Normal Museum will be open from 1 to 2 pm on Memorial Day and for a period after the parade at the auditorium. It holds a large collection of materiel from the Great War, with displays in the heating room, textile room, and other areas. All are welcome to visit at the east end of the second floor of the main building.
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Visi All Sre
Auto theft foiled by sheriff within hours
Two inmates from Camp Gran guard house overpowered a guard and fled to Pairdale where they stole a car owned by Clarence Miller. Deputy William Foster relayed the loss to Sheriff Decker, who arrested Gerald Uneset from Chicago and James Watson from St Paul before they reached Sycamore. The car belonged to Arthur Miller, Clarence’s brother who died in France. The pair were bound over to the grand jury in $2000 bonds but remained jailed after inability to post.
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Pairdale
Clarenee Mellor
Wilkiam Foster
Fairdale
Foster
Decker
Heriff Decker
Gerald Unesaet
Keldale
Chicago
Sycamore
James Watson
St. Paul
Arthur Miller
Clarence
France
Jusee Z. B. Mitchell
Grand Jury
Allies Debate Labor Rights Amid Senate Conflict
A May New York dispatch reports Republicans split on labor policy as the Chirag convention weighs a labor reform plank. Gompers Allen and other leaders were cited in debates over wage, strikes, and the right to quit work. The piece also notes pleas for postponing Spa conference amid allied tensions and international diplomacy.
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My Timel Press
New York
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Chirag
Liemeis
Lubor
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Kandadele
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Ilie Wien
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Reita
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Nateral
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Vileeiy
Britain to Use Troops in Irish Disorder Crisis
British officials face a critical situation after attacks on police at Kilmore, with two constables killed and barracks set ablaze. Flying columns of cavalry dispatched to reinforce and a cabinet meeting led by Premier Liew George, while troops move from Aldershot toward the front.
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England
Killamelock
Liew George
Killotieteck
Ciiffel
Queenstown
Aldershot Tonkty Sideotier
Vundaytersry
Vaudeville Curtain Falls Tonight at Armory Show
Last vaudeville performance roofs the Armory tonight with two shows at 7 50 and 9 15 the Chronicle cites strong audience interest and lingering nostalgia for the era.
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Armory Building
DOWTE IN WEST WITH MOTHER HEALER TITLE VAGUE
Local members of the St. Paul parish discuss the widow of Am City founder Alexander Tywit and her relocation to Los Angeles. Her son Rev Gladstone Bowie, an Episcopal minister, is linked to healing work and St Pauls church here. The Los Angeles Times notes uncertainty about Gladden Bowie’s involvement.
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Alexander Tywit
Am City
Strance
Bowie
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Gladstone
St. Pauls
Angeles
Gladden Tiowie
New step to foil food gamblers
Federal authorities move to curb food and grain speculation in rail shipments as price relief measures are pursued. The interstate commerce commission issues an emergency order to restrain profiteering and stabilize markets amid driving shortages and rising costs.
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United Iessy Washington
Interstate Counterce Commission
Kids Drag Fishing From Normal Ocean Scene
Local youngsters gathered at a fishing spot near Normal Ocean where several children hauled in fish from the water. The day featured a mix of excitement and mild fear as tales of a snake caused some to depart temporarily, while others kept at the water’s edge with string and nets in hand.
Famous Speaker McGraw Delivers Talk On Reform at Congress
James S McGraw, head of the Rotary of Pittsburgh, spoke last night on national reform. He presented an engaging tale titled The Banished Book and the Bad Boy, drawing a large audience and sparking praise for his wit and insight into civic issues.
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James S McGraw
Generat & Rotary
Pitteburg
McGraw
American Legion to Parade on Monday
The American Legion plans to participate in a parade on Monday. Veterans and members are urged to join and display pride in honoring fallen comrades and other wartime veterans.
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American Legion
Bolshevik Offensive in Poland Rebuffed by Poles
A May report from the American information in war service states the Bolshevik drive in Poland has been broken along the Veijat front. Polish forces repulsed the attack except for the Mine sek river sector where Bolshevik gains occurred. Further caution notes the information may be partial or uncertain.
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Poland
Washington, D. C
Empire Veijat
Balcbewki
Last Vaudeville at Armory this Monday
The final vaudeville performances at the Armory are offered Monday with shows at 2 00 and 7 00. The Adventurer is showcased at the Prix cess playhouse next week with William Parvum production. Mattie 2 00 and 7 00 evenings.
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Rookins
Wm. Parvum
Mattie
Joliet Leads After Early Track Results in Conference Meet
Joliet appears set to win the Northern Minors conference meet as day events finish at four o'clock. Joliet tops team standings with Wiegert Swanson and Flint among winners in shot put discus and sprints. DeKalb and W. Aurora also perform, while Elgin and Joliet vie for supremacy amid a crowd of hundreds.
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Wiegert
Rockford
Talmadge
W. Aurora
Coughlin
Harris
Bail
Elgin
DeKalb
Ronald Nish
Preee Chamberl
East Aurora
Thacold Powell
Reading
Jean Cameron
Dorothy Jastram
Sreeport
Katherine Laden
Armour Grain Co Fined $7050 for Mixed Oats
United Press dispatch from Chicago May 29 reports Armour Grain Company fined $7,050 by Federal Judge Carpenter for pure food law violation. The company adulterated 35 carloads of oats by mixing barley, shipping to American forces in France. The grain, seized in transit at Baltimore, with Armour’s attorney C. J. Faulkner pleading guilty and paying the fine.
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Chicago
Armour Grain Company
Carpenter
Armits
France
Baltimore
C. J. Faulkner
Armour
Fire Starts From Spilled Cleaner Fluid in Kitchen
Mrs. Will Barker of 272 Garfield Avenue in Aupo yesterday attempted to clean gloves with a bottle of cleaning liquid. The bottle broke and spilled, fumes ignited by a nearby stove flame. Firemen arrived to find the blaze already extinguished. The Barkers formerly lived in De Kalb and friends praise the safe outcome.
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Will Barker
Garfield Avenue
Aupo
Normal Defeats Glidden School In 12 to 7 Game
Normal grade school defeated Glidden last night by a 12 to 7 score. The game was hard fought and Normal has been practicing hard, signaling they may win more games soon.
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Normal
Moore and Chaplin Show At Princess Play House Tonight
Tonight at the Princess Play House Tom Moore in Toby's Bow and Charlie Chaplin in The Vagabond headline the comedy drama programme. Performances start at 7:00 on Saturdays, adult admission 25 cents tax included, children’s price listed with tax.
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Tom Moore
Toby's
Charlie Chaplin
Vagabond
Princess Playhouse
Dancing At Electric Park Saturday Night Event
A brief public notice announces a dance at Electric Park on Saturday night May 29 with admission details and venue for attendees. The fragment indicates a local social gathering item from a historical page segment.
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Electric Park
Farmers field work accelerates as weather clears and corn plantings surge
Farmers report rapid field activity after a wet spell with moist ground ideal for corn planting. Tractor plows disc harrows and planters move in sequence, with many fields showing young corn and hope for a bumper yield if conditions stay favorable. Some growers plant larger corn acreage to offset reduced spring wheat and oats sowing, aiming to mature before fall frosts while wheat oats and barley show improving prospects. Labor shortages persist but overall crews run long hours, keeping wages high to limit needed help.
Mark Streets Today for the Traffic Line
The weekly work of repainting parking lines is underway today to aid the many weekend tourists visiting DeKalb. The task happens each Saturday to ensure visibility through the weekend.
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DeKalb
France joins America in mourning 2 million dead soldiers
Paris observes a day of homage as France pauses to honor 70,000 U S soldiers buried on French soil. The ceremony reinforces the friendship between the French Republic and the United States in defense of civilization.
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Paris
France
French Republic
United States
Rockford Deliberates On High School Eligibility Rules
A Rockford meeting of the Northern Illinois high school conference debated how to determine eligibility for light weight teams. A proposal requiring 140-pound player certification before each game was defeated, as was a plan to weigh light weights at season start. Elgin voted by telephone on the issue. The 1920-21 basketball schedule was approved and ribbons were approved to recognize contest winners. Officers for the new year include President J A DuFrain of Rockford and Secretary Treasurer A A Rey of West Aurora.
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Board of Control
Northern Illinois High School Conference
DeKalb
Elgin
J. A. DuFrain
Rockford
A. A. Rey
West Aurora
East Aurora
K. D. Waldo
R. E. Davis
David Glasscock
Sylvester Miller
C. W. Whitten
J. J. Lacey
W. C. Foedisch
Freeport
J. A. Dennis
Joliet
W. C. Plummer
J. DuFrain
FP. J. Winters
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