23 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1920
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text shows references to Mazatlan danger and fighting, with mentions of Americans, a series of events, and orders to mobilize. The passage includes chaotic notes on authorities, dates, and military actions, indicating a period of unrest and perceived threats to the city.
The election of Senator Reed was not approved as the district delegate to the Democratic convention in San Francisco was rejected by the major party body. The defeat came after internal pressure from Tremerrancore of President Wilson and Reed’s opposition to the note policy.
A truck veered into a ditch on the Sycamore Road near Dellethood while turning for another car. The rear wheel slipped in a rut and broke, sending the vehicle completely upside down. Both men, Carisan and An dereens, sustained bruises but were not seriously hurt.
Tension rises as residents observe fuel lines and safety risks amid a gasoline shortage. Officials report steps to ensure fair access and anticipate easing within days as motorists wait and observers tally supply impact.
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The readable text centers on a chaotic, garbled note about an event titled chicken time. It mentions some people and a place in a jumbled manner, with lack of clear dates or outcomes.
A fragmented note lists Dill Mertrant and team plans for Olympic competition. It mentions Canadian swimmers and potential rivals, with unclear references to events and dates, but signals broad preparation for the Olympic trials.
Oh Min The Gumps Are Here. The show is set to open tonight at 7 36 with a theater program and reserved seats nearly sold out. Chester and their company bring a listed performance featuring familiar acts and a lively stage presence.
A defiant woman exposed herself in the courtroom as the verdict was given, prompting notes that the witness statement in the case was questioned and the deputy sheriff ordered order in the circle court. The scene escalated with a youth shouting and the court remaining in session amid the disturbance.
John Conlin was moved to his home today after a three week hospital stay. He is much improved but still requires the care of his nurse Miss Mowlund.
A senate committee will begin an investigation into the print paper shortage. Senator Reed, chair, announced that newspaper executives will be the first witnesses. Chicago figures Mises Minute Krwecer and Adelie Fetch travel to testify with relatives.
DeKalb residents will see a new washing machine model at a plant exhibit and at Kirchner Drug Store this afternoon. The product is touted as efficient and likely to create local demand. Construction at the cannery site proceeds despite handicaps, with structural reinforcements planned for the old power house and walls to be rebuilt.
A bill proposed by Senator McNary of Oregon seeks to curb gouging by forcing shoe manufacturers to stamp the factory price on the sole of each shoe. The measure aims to reduce price manipulation in the trade. discussion in the senate is set for tomorrow.
Treasury officials led by Assistant Secretary Leffingwell praised Liberty bonds as holding firm during a broad bond rout. He cited New York Stock Exchange closes showing Liberty issues rising while most government securities fell, with speculation that Liberty bonds and Victory notes may reach par within a year.
Pasadena city commissioners approve a drastic ordinance prohibiting playing or being present for dance music between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. within twenty five feet of any dwelling. The rule applies to halls or homes and violators may be arrested beginning May 1.
The American Legion national drive to recruit new members will begin May 2, led locally by Vice Commander Harry Olsen. The statewide campaign aims to enroll many men who have not yet joined, with Olsen organizing an efficient outreach to potential members.
A Swedish note says princesses may wed without the king's knowledge or consent after a reform to royal marriage laws. The change allows matches with commoners and reduces royal constraints. In other news a horse is observed left unattended on Tenth Street each morning causing concern among streetcar crews. Stockholm reports dated April 2.
DeKalb residents enjoyed a lively minstrel parade as automotive convoys carried performers through the city. The troupe, described as a charming and entertaining group, provided a colorful prelude to an afternoon event with spirited wandering performances.
Washington April 23 An Atlantic fleet chief of staff Admiral C Brittian shot himself yesterday afternoon April 22 in his quarters. He died instantly and no details were released to Secretary Daniels by Admiral Wilken. The body was being returned to this country from PasmimismI.
In Washington D C on April 33 Col fam Bo Grder chief of the United States care services urged reforestation by public agencies and private individuals to guard against reduced paper famine.
City officials will meet in the council chamber to canvass the last election results and declare the candidates who received the most votes. The session aims to finalize official outcomes before the public tonight.
Film notes highlight Charlie Chaplin on The Floorwalker and Billie Burke starring in Wanted a Husband. The listings mention Princess Tonight as a feature or related program.
County Highway Superintendent Miller visited the city on business and said he favors securing the road trucks if they remain in good condition.
President Wilson has signaled he will not let the League of Nations be sidelined as a campaign issue. A letter read at the Kansas state convention shows he intends the League to be a central Democratic plank at San Francisco. Democrats split between wariness of the League and emphasis on the cost of living as a voter concern.
The French Senate finds former premier Joseph Caillaux guilty of correspondence with the enemy and sentences him to three years in prison. Attorneys note that solitary confinement credits could reduce his time to about 28 months, potentially freeing him in roughly two months. Leon Bureauoise, president of the senate, announced the verdict.
Police hunt for killer of a Chicago labor and political figure shot in his office. Coleman, a Chicago Teamsters official, was targeted after threats. Zhao Haley detained for investigation amid a factional feud spanning years.
Troops patrolled Butte streets to quell clashes between guards and striking miners after Wednesday violence left 15 injured and one dead. Martial law was declared as authorities seek calm and minimize further injuries.
The Tudor road near Dekalb, worked by local farmers, remains incomplete due to a lack of workers. Only about 100 yards of the road were laid, with expectations that work would need to resume later to finish properly.
Word from Keja is to the of Mr and Mrs Herbert continuing to improve slowly. It will take many weeks before they are entirely recovered from their injuries. Mrs Charles Carlson is staying with them.
Castle Brown son of Mr and Mrs J Stanley Brown will perform at the First B Hist church Sunday morning service. Brown has appeared at the church on several occasions and audiences look forward to his return performance this Sunday.
A Heyptian national delegation arrived to present demands for complete independence to the peace conference council of premiers. Six delegations sought favorable decisions as San Remo hosts debated territorial clauses with Turkey. American Ambassador Johnson attended as Premier Lloyd George discussed the Constantinople mandate and German army limits under Versailles terms.
Three young men named Joseph Meadow John Liccita and Harry Hoffman from Indianapolis were chased by Sheriff Decker after firing shots near Cortland then abandoning a car by the Henry Smith place. They were jailed in Sycamore pending investigation into auto theft or related misdeeds.
Preparations are complete for a confirmation service at First Lutheran Church this Sunday at 10 a.m. A class of 21 young people, plus 10 others in Swedish, will be confirmed with Reverend Fairlund guiding the ceremony.
General Leonard Wood won two delegates to be instructed for him at the Republican national convention. Returns indicate Senator Hiram Johnson may back the remaining 14 delegates in Nebraska. William Jennings Bryan named a Democratic delegate at large, finishing fourth in the returns.
Washington April 23. The supply of farm labor is only 72 percent of normal and threatens curtailment in food production. Secretary Meredith urged college students and city men to spend vacations on farms. He warned the labor shortage will tend to keep prices higher.
Army recruiting officer Pulin Houck in DeKalb says the town seems favorable for enlistments, contrasting with Sergeant Debke who reported at Aurora that DeKalb was a dead zone with no interest. Houck notes several soldiers have enlisted locally.
April 23 in Peekskill New York Chauncey M Depew turns 86 and has attended all but three Republican national conventions since including the 1864 nomination He will serve as a New York delegate this year.
Albans N Y April 22 The assembly lower house passed the Fowler bill restoring daylight saving enactment now goes to the governor as the senate had already approved. Mrs C Foedisch of Lockport AL and Mrs Fred Lupton of Galesburg visit the former's son Coach Foedisch of the high school.
The Chicago Concourse club will release homing pigeons at the DeKalb depot Sunday morning to begin the carrier season. Birds arrive Saturday night for their first flight, and the expert in charge will loose them as they head homeward. The project trains young birds and keeps older ones active as they extend the route to towns along the North Western.
Police protected Marion county jail after a mob tried to kidnap William Ray 19 a Black man charged with killing 14 year old Martha Huff a white girl The mob stormed the jail and gunfire stopped them Fifteen arrests were made and one Black man was wounded.
United Press reports strike leaders to hold a mass meeting in Chicago to vote on ending the outlaw railroad strike. Federal officials invited. Judge Landis and District Attorney Clyne did not attend. Rail service shows improvement in the midwest while New York reports 50 percent normal freight and passenger service but leaders vow to stay out until the labor board acts.
Captain E. J. Houck reports many men taking up army school offers at a movable recruiting station in DeKalb. Three outsiders J. Kamba J. Remer of Sterling and L. M. Worstell of Dixon enlisted yesterday. Poor road conditions delay other trucks in the camp command arriving at a later date.
The funeral of the late G Hoskins will be held at his home 226 West Locust Street Saturday afternoon. The body will be taken to Fairview Cemetery for burial. Dr. B Barret Evans will officiate.
The reserved seating for The Gumps sells out at Still's tonight with doors opening at 7 20 and the performance starting at 8 15 sharp. Both reserved and balcony seats will be available for sale when doors open.
Sugar prices jumped to a new high in Chicago with wholesale refiners quoting 29 14 cents per pound and consumers paying about 33 cents. Experts blamed overestimated Cuban production, noting plans predicted 4 5 million tons but actual output under 4 million. Officials warned rationing may be needed as price pressure grows.
DeKalb may be represented in a real baseball league if American Steel & Wire ball players carry out their plans. The league will include districts of the company and games will be played between them. Local works boast strong material and expect to finish high.
An early morning incident on the Chicago Aurora and DeKalb line halted service for about ninety minutes when a front spring broke on an interurban car during its first Aurora trip. Passengers for Maple Park were diverted to the Sterling line on the North Western.
People on the street at about nine o clock saw a government mail aeroplane go westward. These were the first planes over DeKalb in a long time. In previous summers and falls planes followed the North Western tracks and at times could be seen so low the drivers were visible.
Hart and Page haul material for a road west of DeKalb but rain slows work. They once promised completion by Decoration Day for tourists, yet current weather may handicap progress and delay the project.
The Star Playhouse offers a big double bill headlined by Emmy Wehlen in A Favor To Friend and Tom Mix in The Golden Thought. Also shown are Matt and Jeff in The Noose Weekly cartoon. Showtimes 7:30 and 9:00. Admission adults one dollar, children ten cents plus tax. Special Sunday chicken dinner 12:30 to 2:00 for one dollar. Hotel Glidden.
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