DeKalb Committee Joins Illinois Art Movement
A Chicago meeting on July 22 23 and 24 formed an Illinois Better Community art extension committee. Miss Evelyn Merritt of DeKalb named among members with Lorade Taft Charles Bennett and many others from Decatur Bloomington Joliet and Springfield.
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Mlinois
Chicago
R. Euleronymous
University of Timots
Cittes
DeKalb
Evelyn Merritt
Lorade Taft
Kankakee
Mies Erei
BK. Doan
LaSalle
Charles A. Pennett
Peoria
Julia Preety White
Mre Hownan Priestly
Princetin
Mies Myre F Beatty
Quincy
Myra H. Willson
Springfield
Thorton
Felington
Streator
Laedie
Urbana
Inter- i Rset
University of Chicano
Art Institute
Erenerat
Commeres
Em Bureaus
Airra
Vilasain
Swante
Oraow
Welley
Smi
Sisi
Lord Mayor Delirious As Cork Hunger Striker Near Death
Terrence McSweeney of Cork, hunger striking mayor, is delirious at Brixton prison with visions of leading a Sinn Fein army. Doctors warn death could come at any time as Sinn Fein prepares a major funeral demonstration in Ireland. Mary McSweeney appeals to Americans to pressure Britain over loans, linking blockade to her brother’s freedom.
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Hy. Vitel Press
London
England
Terrence McSweeney
Cork
Brixton Prison
Sinn Fein
McSweeney
Sinn Finn
Lord Oe
Sinnein
Ireland
Mary McSweeney
City of Masks Tonight at Princess Playhouse
Robert Warwick stars in a performance at the Princess Playhouse this evening. Help wanted ads list machine operators and bench workers plus a watchman at Kohler Die and Specialty Works.
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City of Masks
Robert Warwick
The
Princess Playhouse
Kohler Die & Specialty Works
Express Truck Attracts Attention With Large Tires
The Goodyear Express attracted a crowd this morning due to its unusually large rear tires. Reporters noted the vehicle as a transportation novelty and praised the tire size for preventing punctures when air is low. The truck’s “ship by truck” concept, started last spring, continues to draw interest.
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Goodyear Express
Army Recruiting Struggles With Limited Eligible Men
The army recruiting officer reports poor recruitment as most eligible men have already served. Several prospects remain on the officer's list, and two are expected to sign up tonight. The force promises good pay and advancement for those who take an interest in this work.
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Army
Workmen Make Good Progress on New City Street
Work on Locust street began this morning with filling using crushed ice and stone and by afternoon the gravel layer can be laid. The completed street will be among the best unpaved roads in the city. Niilogin will begin gravel work tomorrow.
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Niilogin
Nothing more heard of men robbing autos Genoa Sycamore
Alleged highwaymen who attempted to rob five men Monday night near Genoa Sycamore have given no names. The report remains unconfirmed as investigation continues and speculation grows about nighttime watchmen. Separately at the Star Constance Talmadge appears in In Search of a Sinner, a fast comedy drama, with Listen Girls and Bio Snub Pollard in All Lit Up. Performances at 7:30 and 9. Adults 20e plus 3e war tax.
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Genoa
Constance Talmadge
Snub Pollard
Pathe
Tol
Campaign Drama as Wilson Supports Cox Roosevelt
Democratic leaders push Wilson to actively back Cox Roosevelt ticket while Cox campaigns nationwide, promising to divert armament funds to western land development and highways. Italian labor conflict spreads through industry and mines. government warns against political use of economic crisis as Milan conference looms with hopes for a settlement.
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Ity
Rome
Italy
Sormon
Tealy
Confederation of Labor
Confederation of Industry
Milan
Light vote up to noon in state primary report
Voters showed light turnout up to noon with indeterminate totals by 1:30 pm. The Chronicle notes few precincts reported typical midday participation and a roughly even split between men and women, with compiled results showing early figures.
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the Chronicle
Cherry files petition for certiorari review
Springheld Illinois September 1 The Chronicle reports W. F. has filed a petition in the supreme court seeking a writ of certiorari to review the second district appellate court decision affirming a Kane county circuit court judgment against Cherry as receiver of the Chicago Aurora and DeKalb railroad in favor of Harvey Gunsul Cherry’s successor for 352 416 The lower courts alleged the receiver made a deal and kept the profits of the company
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Springheld
The
Chronicle
FP. W
Ones
Appellate Court
Second
Circuit Court
Kane County
Cherry
Chicago, Aurora & DeKalb Railroad
Harvey Gunsul
Speci
Chronicle to give returns of primaries
The Chronicle plans rapid election returns for DeKalb and vicinity with bulletin and phone updates from local, county, and state results. United Press provides outside figures while Chronicle staff cover town results. Some figures may come in by six, but full results likely arrive later after an all night vigil by Chronicle workers.
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The
Chronicle
DeKalb
United Press
Illinois
Chicago
Thompson
States Attorney's Office
Bloodshed in Illinois as bandits strike town and bank
A group of bandits blew the Franklin Grove bank vault and terrorized the town before headin g toward Leland where they killed a comrade and left tracks and loot behind. Police and posse pursuits followed as the criminals abandoned a Dodge touring car in a nearby field and shots rang out across rural Illinois.
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Franklin Grove
Leland
Erickson and Son
Dixon
Franklisgrove
George L. Miller
Park Avenue
Chicago
Shabbona
William Campion
Erickson
J. B. Sorenson
Stella Corel Wingbibler
Broughton
Sorenson
Chicara
Miller
Campion
Cr Izena
Phoenix
Barbers Stay Open On Saturday Night
Barbers will remain open until 10 o clock on Saturday night under new closing rules. Barbers warn patrons to arrive early for services as chairs fill quickly. Cooler tonight with fair and cooler Thursday.
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Barbers
Harding in new plan urges war prevention with nations
Marion Ohio September 15 Warren G Harding calls for a plan to deter war and foster friendly relations with other nations in a letter to Republican women across the country. He urges preserving national conscience at home and building a workable international framework backed by faith and honor. On his front porch he takes a day off as Ohio groups prepare to observe constitutional day and campaign plans from September 25 to election day are expected.
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New York
N. Y
Wilson
Democratic National Committee
Cox
Roosevelt
George White
White
Poratello
Idaho
James M. Cox
Utah
Reed Smoot
Senate
Salt Lake City
Tabernacle
United States
Pocatello
Marion
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
Harding
Geneva
America
DeKalb Band Concert to Close Season at Huntley Park
If weather is favorable, the DeKalb band will give a complimentary al fresco concert at Huntley Park Thursday at 7 20 p m. The show closes the season and could attract a record crowd as the Lovs perform outdoors for the last time until next summer.
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DeKalb Bane
Huntley Park
Lovs
Old Time Dance at Cortland Friday Evening 1920
Society notes for Cortland announce an old time dance on Friday evening September 17 1920 at Electric Park with the Harvest Dance event and a lively crowd anticipated. Local residents urged attendance and participation in the evening of music and dancing.
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Cortland
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