13 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1919
Page
1
President Wilson arrived in Tacoma on the coast to coast tour urging ratification of the peace treaty. He spoke at the Tacoma stadium to children and at the Armory then planned a Seattle program including a fleet review aboard the Oregon.
DeKalb residents are urged to attend an evening address by Colonel Dan Morgan Smith, veteran of the 358th Infantry known as the Battalion of Death, about World War I experiences and the national prohibition movement. The free lecture fills the Armory, with churches cancelling services.
After Apollo Piano Company incorporation stockholders met and formed the executive team. KE S Rauworth was chosen president and a vice president was elected. The firm already controls the plant and plans to increase production capacity.
Mrs. Car wnanaier travels to Rochester to be with Cal Chandler who is improving but under doctor care for a still undetermined period. Mrs. E. C. Chandler returns home. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Deilly of Malta visited town yesterday.
A group of DeKalb men left on the Aurora car to attend the first reunion of the 129th Infantry Association at the Aurora Armory this morning. The event promises speeches, stories and socializing as the gathering continues.
The photoplay Stolen Orders by William A Brady plays at the Princess theater Monday and Tuesday. President Wilson appears in several scenes captured during a public address. A dirigible fight and hydro plane rescue add dramatic moments set from Atlantic City.
A dance event at the Armory Ballroom runs from 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM tonight inviting guests to enjoy music and social dancing at the venue.
Washington reports August retail food prices up in 15 principal cities led by ham sirloin steak butter eggs and pork chops while producer prices fall. Boston notes police strike fallout and a complex domestic case involving Daniel Valentine Nora Udstad and others with a hotel arrest and fines. Postmaster Hiland reports army surplus food deliveries to DeKalb with three ton shipment and pending refunds for shortages.
The United States grain corporation purchased 255 185 bushels of wheat during the week ending September 9. Prices ranged from 9 50 to 10 25 a bushel. The report was announced today in New York.
Mrs. Wildey eighty six year old mother of A L Wildey of East Lincoln Highway was stricken with paralysis last night at eight. Her sons A L Waldey and Arthur Wildey and daughters Mrs Lanigan and Mrs White were notified. Dr Kane attends as she remains unconscious and is not expected to recover.
Arthur Aspengren arrived to visit friends and relatives for the weekend but received an early morning telegram from The Garden City Sand Co in Chicago calling him back to work. He is a traveling representative for the firm.
Tonight at the Princess theater Warren Kerrigan appears in The Best Man in a program hailed as one of his greatest plays. Showings begin at 7 p.m. and continue with likely evening performances.
British troops raid Sinn Fein offices and leaders homes in southern Ireland. Arthur Griffith announces a 1,250,000 loan plan with Eamon De Valera in the United States as 200,000 troops guard suppressing the Irish parliament. De Valera denounces Britain and calls for withdrawal of occupation forces.
Bert Lytell stars in The Lion's Den at Star Play House directed by George D. Baker. The program also features Hocums and Harems a Big V two part side splitter with continuous showings after 7 15. The Star Orchestra provides music as adults pay 25 cents and children 15 cents.
The American Red Cross implements a joint search with Canadian Red Cross for Private George Nelson of the List Battalion Calgary Alberta CEF who has been missing since February 1. He is about 21, suffers memory lapse after shell shock and may have lost his identity. Local DeKalb groups notified.
Edward W. McCreary a Chicago cork manufacturer and Miss Margaret Stein a Chicago nurse were killed when their car was struck by a train near Chrisfield Maryland. Sue Ann McCready McCreary a Chicago child died of injuries from the crash.
General Pershing arrived at the state war and navy building in Washington on his 59th birthday. He moved through cheering crowds, shook hands with staff, and saluted Secretary Baker. A Baker meeting followed, then a field meet and a Washington versus Detroit baseball game on the schedule.
George P. Gallagher of Rockford died at his home after fifteen months of intense and persistent pain. Born on a Lostant area farm, he studied at Illinois, taught in Sycamore, then trained at the University of Chicago Law School. He built a notable practice in Rockford and leaves a widow Hope Carnes and two daughters. Funeral was planned for Lostant.
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