29 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
1
Work on the new bridge is under way with crews replacing steel girders and rebuilding the structure. The project, led by local officials, aims to complete the heavy lift in a single day to minimize disruption to freight and passenger traffic on the adjacent tracks.
The article notes a downturn in the secondhand trade with diminished stocks, weak demand, and rising storage costs. Auctions seek buyers as shopkeepers shift to rents and furnished rooms, while many store goods to weather high rents.
The text notes residents plan gardening tonight and express complaints about past chances to plant. It mentions cold weather and effort to plant in gardens, with a sense of urgency and social frustration.
United Press reports that The Coan Telephone Company filed a permit with public authorities seeking authorization to issue stock. The filing requests approval to raise capital for ongoing operations and future expansion projects. The action aims to secure funds through new stock issuance to strengthen the company’s financial position.
Samuel Gompers delivers closing address to the International Crest Makers Union signaling an end to labor unrest in the United States. The speech notes progress and calls for stability in industrial relations nationwide.
Critics praise The Beauty Market as a society drama. MacDonald stars as a girl who challenges fashion society while Star Theatre offers showings at 7:38 and 9:15 with special music by the Star Orchestra.
Lloyd George told the House of Commons the allied premiers conference cleared up misunderstandings and confirmed enforcement of disarmament terms. He urged Germany to surrender cars and airplanes and pressed for a definite proposal on reparations and payment methods.
Polish troops advancing in Volhynia and Podolia bombed Kiev, killing ten and wounding fourteen. General Hangel led anti Bolshevik forces in south Russia as the Polish offensive began. Riga claims a severe defeat of the Reds with many prisoners taken. News Agency dispatch from Constantinople reports these moves.
The government announces readiness to handle any May 1 protests. Justice department agents nationwide receive orders as Red leaders come under surveillance and Bolshevik headquarters stay guarded until May Day.
Marguerite Clark headlines in As of a Sudden Peggy Tonight a stage presentation noted for its charm and wit. The show highlights Clark’s performance as a leading light in this early 20th century theater offering.
Campaign managers call for a recount of New Jersey primary results after incomplete totals show Wood leading Johnson. Attorneys will oversee Johnson's interests as 52 precincts still unreported and counties Camden Essex Morris and Gloucester tagged.
Reports from Dublin indicate heavy clashes with armed raiders attacking the Rush police barracks 14 miles northeast of Dublin with a sergeant and several constables wounded. The assault disrupted trains and cut telephone lines as constables held the is facility and hunger strikes drew attention to the prison protests.
The local express are hurried and rushed at present time due to a freight strike. They have added extra staff and an extended menu to handle the workload as shipments shift from parcel post to express service.
Several DeKalb people will travel to Sycamore tomorrow morning for the funeral of the late Mrs Thomas Cliffe mother of Judge Adam Cliffe. The service will be at St Marys Church in Sycamore.
United Press report says Mathew Woll vice president of the American Federation of Labor was silenced by hissing and cries of “We want Governor Alien” while attacking Kansas compulsory arbitration. Governor Alien sat on the platform as Woll labeled the law “amusing” and said it curbs workers rights, with interruptions ending his address. Armory Theatre.
New York April 25 General strike of the anthracite coal miners was declared imminent today by union members of the scale committee after talks with the operators committee ended in deadlock.
A DeKalb season opener feature pits the city team against Ashland in a May 9 game, with 1500 to 2000 expected attendees and $1 admission to fund the opening clash. A tractor windmill collision on Skelsey farm caused the mill to bend, while the tractor stayed largely undamaged as the incident drew quizzical attention.
Members of the FABW school's science class visited Lon Smith meat market to see meat cutting firsthand. The trip impressed all as a valuable and engaging learning experience, proving the lesson's strong interest.
Mankato Minn April 29 five men were killed in a head on collision of two North Western road passenger trains near Lambert. The dead include the fireman engineer conductor and two railroad laborers. Several passengers were injured but none seriously.
John Christianson who died last January was buried today at Far View Cemetery after being kept in the receiving vault since his death.
The popular Marguerite Clark stars in As of a Sudden Peggy with performances at 7 30 and 9 00. Adults 28c including tax. children 15c with tax 2c.
The Labor Party plans a Chicago convention on July 11 12 and 12 to select a presidential and vice presidential ticket and to map campaigns in every state. Four to five thousand delegates are expected with Max Hayes of Cleveland serving as temporary chairman. The party aims to field candidates in about half of congressional districts and push for governors and U S senators while endorsing government ownership of public utilities and the Plumb Plan League.
Ossining April 29 three men face execution for a Bronx subway station agent murder. Joseph Milano confessed to the crime and Milan claims responsibility while three others are condemned to die tonight. Governor Smith refused to intervene.
DeKalb county plans to hire a nurse to survey the county for tuberculosis cases and oversee treatment and admission to the sanitarium when possible. Funds come from last December’s Christmas seal sale, about 90 cents was raised, and the entire amount will be spent ensuring tubercular sufferers receive proper care.
The House Ways and Means Committee moves quickly to finish a soldier bonus measure with a fourfold aid plan offering cash, farm, home aid, or vocational payments. Cash bonus set at $1 to $1.25 daily, other features likely 5 cents. debate centers on targeting those in actual need and excluding officers. Tax proposals include real estate transfer, retail sales, stock exchange, and income hikes.
At a city meeting, vendors agreed to raise prices on fountain drinks to stabilize the market. Ice cream sodas rise to 22 cents, other sodas to similar levels, and ice cream to 30 cents a pint or 66 cents a quart, while lemonade remains ten cents.
Under a new Virginia measure all county and city tax assessors must enumerate living Confederate army and navy veterans this year. Officials will collect names ages and post office addresses to aid pension authorities and identify those eligible for aid.
The Normal Training school children are cheerful as the playground opens with swings and amusements. Several pupils were late returning from lunch today due to the new facility being available for the first time.
The eastbound mail train arriving at 1 10 PM was stalled when its engine broke down at Elmhurst. A second engine was secured but the delay extended about an hour and a half, leaving many travelers wondering about the interruption.
Washington April 3 The sundry civil bill appropriation measure reported to the House Appropriations Committee shows heavy cuts in funds for government maintenance for the year starting July 1.
The article notes mail carrier Bristow back on his route after two weeks of illness, praising his quick recovery. It also advertises a Pleasant street eight room home with electric lights gas a large lot chicken house fruit and a price of 3000 in Talbot’s In- your city.
In Washington April 23 Attorney General Palmer told the House Judiciary Committee that hundreds of profiteers have been prosecuted since the Lever Act was amended last fall. He defended his actions regarding Louisiana sugar prices and said the law grants discretionary power to prosecute.
Elinor Anderson aged about four was playing near LaFayette street crossing when Westbound No. 10 train struck and killed her. Daughter of Enoch Anderson an employee of Sandwich Manufacturing Company, she left home to play and was struck before dawn. Survived by mother Mrs. Rachel Anderson and two sisters and a brother.
Tourists attempting to reach Maple Park from this area found the Lincoln Highway bridge east of Corland still closed to auto traffic. No work appears to be underway on the road, causing growing annoyance due to the weather-related delay.
The first circus of the year will be shown at the normal school for the first time since it went on the road. Elephants and giraffes will appear and the parade Saturday night is expected to be a big affair. Proceeds benefit athletics and the school paper.
A force of about 20 men repairs the Third Street railroad crossing in DeKalb after heavy wear from trains. Work is to be completed before the day ends. Christian Science lecture by John C. Lathrop on the Mother Church's Board of Lectures tomorrow at 8 15 in the church at Third and Oak. The talk is free to the public.
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