Senators Grow Belligerent in Treaty Debate
Washington dispatch notes that critics of the peace treaty gain confidence after President Wilson delays action. Senators Kenyon Hitchcock and others react to reactions. Chicago crowds shout impeach Wilson as Johnson Borah press the league fight amid protests and pent-up soldier return interest.
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Romanian Premier Resigns as Balkan Cabinets Fall
Paris dispatch reports Romania's Premier Jratianoe resigns and the Serbian cabinet also toppled. The peace conference learned of these changes and extended the deadline for Serbia to sign the peace treaty.
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Young Man Wanted for Office and Field Work
The Chronicle seeks a young man with good English for office and outside tasks. Salary starts fair with opportunity to become a regular job.
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Democrats name Dixon delegate in Lee county primary
In Lee county the Democrats nominated Arthur Dixon as their district delegate to the upcoming state constitutional convention. Alvin Warren and Edward Brewster were named for the same race as the district leans Republican, while the Republican party aims to mobilize a strong November vote.
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Edward Brewster
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Naval Officer Tindall Visits Home During Leave
Lieut. Lloyd G. Tindall and family surprised relatives by visiting this morning. He has transferred from the Luckenbach to the super-dreadnaught Florida and will spend 20 days in Boston before reporting to his new post. The Florida, home port Boston, is undergoing overhaul after wartime service in the North Sea. Mrs. Tindall and their baby daughter accompanied him.
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DeKalb Soldier Showcases Notable Photo Collection
Ben Olmstead of the Telephone Company, just home from many months of overseas service, displays a fine collection of large photos taken in Germany and France. The Verdun ruins and a burned German plane with the pilot are among the notable images. Some photos are in Still's drug store window for public viewing.
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Perfume Special Offered At Reduced Price
A high grade lasting delicate odor is offered at 75c per ounce, reduced for one week to 49c at Secor's 242. The sale aims to introduce the new perfume to customers.
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General Pershing at Star Theater Photoplay
The Star Theater presents an extra special photoplay The Land of the Pree detailing General John J. Pershing's life from birth to present day. Performances set for 7:20 and 9:00 with admission 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children plus war tax.
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Ed Dayton to Open Office of Insurance in Kenosha
The Kenosha News reports Captain Edward Dayton of the 32nd division will start a real estate and insurance office in Kenosha. He plans a temporary shop at 505 Main Street and is already handling a large real estate transaction. Dayton served 16 months in World War I, commanding Company B of the 107th Ammunition Train and saw action on four fronts.
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Pershing to Visit Home of Roosevelt
General Pershing travels to Oyster Bay to honor Theodore Roosevelt at his grave and will call on Mrs. Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill. He plans to visit veterans and old comrades and will speak at a 14,000 strong American Legion mass meeting at Madison Square Garden before leaving for Washington at 8 AM.
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Sterling Golfers Arrived Early For Game Today
Kish Wanukee Club members met Sterling Club players who came early for a golf match. More visitors arrived at noon and were taken to lunch. Pairings were made after noon with lively matches anticipated. Event officials improved greens recently and plan dinner for visiting club members.
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Harding Opposes League Covenant in Senate Speech
Senator Harding of Ohio declares acceptance of the League of Nations covenant in its present form would betray America. He spoke in his first Senate address on the league, delivered in Washington, D C.
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Local strike looms for city steel mills on September 22
Local business leaders and workers weigh potential impact as steel workers union heads plan a strike for September 22. Officials report no firm numbers or opinions yet and note ongoing quiet organizing despite strong anti union stance from management. If mills halt supplies of rods and materials, the local industrial scene could be disrupted.
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Government to prosecute meat packers next week
Isadore Kresel special assistant district attorney returned from Washington after conferring with Attorney General Palmer on the packers case. No definite grand jury date is set. the government will review Swift and Co. books and awaits responses from others as it speeds up preliminary plans.
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Washington
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Swift & Co
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Sudden Illness Strikes Mrs. Coyne Sr At Home
Mrs. John Coyne Sr. became suddenly ill last evening and remains in a verious condition. Relatives from neighboring cities have been summoned as medical staff treat her for heart congestion. The elderly resident showed slight improvement this afternoon but doctors hold little hope for recovery.
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Explosion in German city kills and injures many
A Cologne dispatch reports a munition explosion at Neuwe near Coblenz in the American zone. More than 200 persons were injured and unknown numbers killed. Many buildings were demolished. it is unclear if Americans were among the dead or injured.
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Coal Piles at Plant Trigger Local Fire Help Call
Fire department responded this morning to smoke at the electric company power house rear yard. Slacked coal piles were slowly smouldering and required thorough wetting down. Officials say spontaneous combustion in large coal piles is a recurring issue at the plant.
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Local Doctor Visits Far Western State for Vacation
The Chronicle received a postal card from H. A. Meyer of Laramie noting a safe rival in Laramie. He plans to travel to Coun cil Idaho for a vacation outing.
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H. A. Meyer
Ice famine grips DeKalb as firms run low
DeKalb city faces a temporary ice shortage with Frank Carter’s yard lacking ice and DeKalb Fuel & Mercantile Co. with minimal supplies. Carter sails to Dixon for a carload from Distilled Water Ice. arrival expected tomorrow. Residents improvise by skipping cracked ice in drinks and storing perishables in cellars. long-standing poor ice season tied to last year’s warm winter. Mrs. J. O. Olson, once from DeKalb, now resides in Michigan, noted among locals.
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DeKalb Fuel & Mercantile Co
Dixon
President in Montana Opens Billings Visit
Thousands of Montana ranchers greet President Wilson as he explains the peace treaty in Billings Montana crowd sizes decorate the town. The president's stop follows a national strike crisis and Senate debate on the League of Nations amid Democratic opposition.
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Coal Miners To Stay At Work But Not Others
United Press reports John E. Lewis head of the United Mine Workers says no general coal strike will occur November 1 as unions and mine owners negotiate new wage and work agreements. He notes the convention will back recommendations to abrogate the federal wage agreement and threaten a 500,000 miner strike if no deal by November 1. Weather for Illinois is fair tonight and Friday with cooler conditions.
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Tragedy at Shabbona Claims Ada Waters
A hotel fire at the Townsend in Shabbona killed Ada Waters of Aurora, who tried to rouse guests and search for Miss Irene Townsend. The blaze started in the basement restaurant, likely from a kerosene stove, and Mrs Waters died from smoke before the fire was controlled. Olive Townsend survived after being found unconscious but recovered. An inquest was held by Coroner H G Wright.
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Ada Waters
Aurora
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World Series to be played as five out of nine
United Press report from Cincinnati states August Herrman chairman of the National Baseball Commission and Reds president announced the 1919 world series will be five games out of nine. A majority of clubs in both leagues voted for the longer format. It is believed the series opens Wednesday October 1 with two games in the opening city before moving to the second venue.
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Bryant Washburn in Love Insurance at Princess Tonight
The film stars Bryant Washburn in a romantic comedy presented at the Princess tonight. Seats and showtime details are listed, with audience expectations framed around light humor and updated fashion.
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