Russians Near Lemberg As Armistice Terms Shadow Poland
London reports Russian forces within 50 miles of Lemberg with battles at Brody and Toporow. Bolshevik claims press Poland to renounce Vilna Minsk Grodno and Chaim and cede coal and salt mines under five year occupation.
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United Press
London
England
Lemberg
Warsaw
Brody
Toporow
Saretta
Poland
Lloyd George
Paris
France
Vilna
Minsk
Grodno
Chaim
Wood River Reports Largest Census Gain in 1920 Interval
Washington Aug 2 Wood River Ill shows the biggest percentage population increase from 1910 to 1920 rising from 84 to 4 028 1 percent gain aided by annexation of Benbow and Eves. Census officials note the town’s growth and new boundaries.
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Washington, D. C
Wood River
Benbow and
Eves
Schooldays Youll recall all this comedy 4) your Days of Real Sport
Announcement notes a policy change at DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank offering four percent interest on time deposits including certificates and savings. The new rate begins August 1, 1920 and continues until further notice. L Fordham is president and Robert McCormick is cashier.
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DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
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First National Bank
First Trust and Savings Bank of
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First Trust & Savings Bank
First Bational
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P. Ellwood
F. C. Crego
First Trust & Savings Baus
Narrow Escape Of Unknown Woman At North Western Depot
An unknown woman narrowly escaped death Friday noon at the North Western depot when she tried to cross railroad tracks in front of a fast train. A freight passed first and she stood on the track as a passenger train approached. A quick intervention by a local man pulled her clear just as the train brushed her skirts.
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North Western
Foront
Leagueers Prepare for Lake Geneva Convention
Members of the Manorth League of the Methodist church look forward to the Lake Geneva convention start on the th and end the 16th. Delegates will have vacation while trip expenses are funded by donations from church members. Young people show keen interest in the work ahead.
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Mpnorth League
Methodist Church
Lake Geneva
Cox campaign to organize for wartime style push
The Cox campaign in Ohio plans to complete its organization this week for rapid warfare after the August 7 designation ceremonies. Governor Cox's staff will meet with George White to outline the national committee lineup and open formal campaigning with a speech at the Ohio state convention on August 17.
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United Press
Columbus
Ohio
House
White House
O. Kk
Cox
Wilson
Dayton
James M.cox
George White
Mount Clair
N. J
James M. Cox
James Cox
England
First Baptist Church
New Jersey
Theodore Cox Siwilivan
Costa Rica Recognized by U S Government
The State Department announced that the government of Costa Rica has been recognized by the United States. This acknowledgment was issued from Washington on August 2, noting the diplomatic shift and formal relations between the two nations.
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Costa’Rica
Wiited Press
Washington, D. C
State Department
Costa Rica
United States
Star Playhouse to Close Monday and Tuesday Next Week
The Star Playhouse reports closure for Monday and Tuesday of next week. No performances or operations will occur during the two day shutdown.
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Star Playhouse
Toll Gate Tonight Is W S Hart’s First Self Made Picture
W S Hart conceived The Toll Gate three years ago and now presents it as his own story and production. The film plays tonight at the Princess Playhouse at 7 30 with a later show at 9 00 and continues tomorrow with matinee and evening performances.
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W. S. Hart
Jthe Princess Playhouse
Qan Ween Sa
Brown case ends today in Illinois sedition trial
The William Bross Lloyd group plus 15 others including Dr J Brown of DeKalb face a jury in Chicago for conspiracy to overthrow the government under the Illinois sedition law. Verdict timing was set to five o'clock if reached before then, as the test case could influence similar prosecutions nationwide.
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United Prose
Chicago
Ill
William Bross Lloyd
J. Brown
DeKalb
State Criminal Court
Lloyd
Express Gang Enjoys Picnic at Crystal Lake
The American Express company staff spent the day at Crystal Lake with swimming games and rowing followed by a noon picnic dinner. They journeyed to Pottawatomie for supper and a lively return trip with stops in many towns for business sights.
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American Express Company
Crystal Lake
Express
Otlock
Pottawatomie
Hinckley Beats Sandwich In Tight 3 2 Game
Hinckley upset Sandwich 3 to 2 in a hard fought contest. Sandwich had won six straight before losing to Hinckley in a comeback effort.
Coal Shortage Persists in DeKalb Area
The coal shortage continues to affect DeKalb factories with only a week or ten days supply on hand. Most plants rely on coal arriving by road and officials urge conservation, as in Aurora gas and waterworks and local mills. Soon after the strike ends rail cars should resume, but demand still outstrips supply.
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DeKalb
Aurora
Watland
Engs
Rail Freight Rates Hinted To Bring Wider Distribution
Inter state commerce commission plans to raise railway freight rates effective September 1. Road companies prepare new schedules and seek quick state approval to avoid delays. Justice Department to prevent profiteering as prices rise slightly but service efficiency should improve. Hale Holden of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy cites benefits to transport and distribution. Mexico City dispatch notes De La Huerta regime advancing pacification and potential U.S. recognition with Canta victory cited. San Antonio man Jore Ordeas Berez reported executed by Villa, per state department advices.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Railroad Commission
Department of Justice
Chicago
Hale Horde
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Holden
Mexico City
Mexico
Coal
Lower
California
United States
Washington, D.C
Jore Ordeas Berez
San Antonio
Tas
Franciero Villa
State Department
Sanatorium Addition Progress At County Foundation
The Sanatorium foundation and superstructure work are nearly ready to begin once workers are placed. Tourists have paused to inspect the addition, generally approving the project. All materials required for completion are on site.
Steadman Pledges Socialist Nomination Acceptance
United Press reports Seymour Steadman accepted the Socialist Party presidential nomination in Atlanta. He urged immediate socialism of railroads mills and stockyards and proposed transforming the capitalist system into a cooperative society. He condemned the espionage act as cowardly and brutal.
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United Press
Chicago
Ade
White Walls
Atlanta
Bastile
White House
Washington
Dungeon
Liberty
Socialist Party
Seymour Steadman
Steadman
Jack Johnson Shadow Boxing in Geneva Jail Cell
Reports say former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson is shadow boxing while confined in Geneva jail after rumors of rides in cars at Joliet and special privileges. Eyewitnesses note he appears as well as before his escape, with no clear decision on how long he will be kept in Geneva.
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Geneva
Jack Johnson
Tay
Joliet
United States
Local churches plan outdoor services at Pottowatomie Park
The Swedish Mission church and neighboring congregations from Lily Lake Elgin and Aravia will move services to Pottowatomie Park in St Charles. Morning service at 7 80 and afternoon at 2 30. Pastors from the group will address the crowd and Rev Joel Johnson missionary to China will speak. Attendees travel by train and bus.
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Swedi Mission
Pottowatomie Park
St. Charles
Lily Lake Elgin
Aravia
Joel Johnson
China
Traig
Oy Antes
Central Minds Reports Rain Need Amid Storm Return
Attar Pabfind on the Vailey storm has returned from a citation trip. He spent time at Galesburg and found it pleasant. He says the country in that vicinity needs rain as badly as this region does or worse. He notes many large industries are closing due to the lack of rain.
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Vailey
Galesburg
Tual
Vandals Try to Burn Grandstand at Pershing Park
Pershing Park faced vandalism as suspects attempted to set fire to the grandstand and damaged equipment under it used by Wes Snyder. Directors announce no entry without permission, citing trespass risks after bottles were broken before players’ benches.
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Xeem Npt
Pershing Park
Wes Snyder
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New Rule Upon Boat Landing At Queenstown
Irish crowd reacts to Trans Atlantic liners skipping Queenstown for England. The Celtic steamer, normally stopping here, goes directly to Liverpool amid suspicion the move targets Archbishop Mannix and to prevent demonstrations at the pier.
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Queenstown
United Press
Greenstown
Ireland
Einzland
Celtic
Liverpool
Mannix
Sinn Fein
Lloyd George
England
America
Hitchcock to Uphold League in Big Debate
Hitchcock asserts he will defend the league in a joint debate at Winona Lake Indiana on August 9 1920. He says the debate will focus on motions and the league and that Cox may oppose reservations proposed by Republicans in the presidential campaign context.
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Hitchcock
Mwae Washi
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Winona Lake
Ind
Herve
Itehind
Cox
League
Clark Homes Progressing Rapidly Toward Completion
Art Clark homes are nearing completion with the Tepertructure framework almost finished and interior work underway. The large structures required extended construction time and labor shortages have slowed progress, but occupancy is expected by mid September.
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Art Clark Homes
Papers All Go to Capital to Get Markings
Teachers at Sycamore who took the examination months ago await marked papers. All exams must go to the state examiners in Springfield for correction and return. With thousands of papers from across the state, results will take about 30 days to arrive at Sycamore.
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Sycamore
Springfield
Scouts Feast and Club Golf Pairings Announced
A Boy Scouts session planned a cook feast at Annie's Woods with members cooking their own food as part of examinations. Kishwaukee Country Club revealed flight based match pairings for a club championship with games scheduled through Sunday and prizes for each flight.
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Kishwaukee Country Club
Thrs
M. T. Oakland
S. M. Hunt
Fulton
Harris D. Fisk
Purest Hunt
H. Holcomb
J. Raymond
E. S. Rayworth
Kennedy Suffers Broken Rib After Fire Truck Ride
Morris Kennedy was injured Saturday when riding on a fire truck rear, leaning against the rail, struck a big bump and knocked breathless. Doctors later diagnosed a broken rib with a recovery period anticipated.
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Oromeda
Morris Kennedy
Chris Hanson Reported Very Ill in DeKalb Hospital
Maple Park resident Chris Hanson is gravely ill at Elgin Burne hospital after a trip to Europe. He suffers from dropsy and his condition is described as serious as doctors hope for recovery.
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Maple Park
Eou
DeKalb
Elsin
Burne
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Europe
Kigin Hospital
Irish Bill Is Framed by United Trees
London reports the Irish bill approved almost as presented and to be introduced in Parliament. It suspends trial by jury and would try offenders by a Dublin court martial to counter Sinn Fein. Opposition expected but victory seen likely.
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London
England
Therabient
Dublin
Lioyd George
Barliament
Ireland
Loase of Commons
Missrhead
Irish
Rest Room Renovation Nears Public Opening
The rest room interior redecorating has continued for three days and is nearly finished. Once the final touches are done, furniture will be installed and the facility will open to the public within about two weeks.
Harding to leave home and launch nationwide speaking tour
United Press reports Warren G Harding gains Irish support from Congressman William G Mason amid debates over Ireland and Article 10. Harding seeks a League of Nations approach praised by European figures Lloyd George and Lord Grey as Senator Harry New heads to Marion Ohio to coordinate a nationwide porch campaign with Harding.
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Dayton
Ohio
Warren G Harding
Ireland
Williaa
G. Mason
Ilinois
Friends of Ireland
Cox
Wilson
England
Harding
Association of Nations
Lloyd George
Lord Grey
Medi McCormick
Linolg
League of Nations
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chica
Harry New
Republican Party
Marion
Warren G. Harding
Rockdale Wins Big Against North and South Mills
Rockdale defeated the North and South Worke Ball team of the local mills in a one sided, but exciting baseball game played Saturday afternoon. The Rockdale hitters built rallies in several innings while the visitors fought hard, drawing strong local fan support evident by a large crowd.
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Rockdale
Ster Mills
Hoals
Marquis of Queensbury Dies in Africa Today
Announcement notes the Marquis of Queensbury dies in Jolannerbuis South Africa. He spent many years as a newspaper man in the United States. First National Bank and First Trust and Savings Bank of DeKalb announce new higher certificates of deposit and savings rates effective August 1, 1924, under bank directors policy to offer the best returns.
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Marquis of Queensbury
Africa
Ity United
Jolannerbuis
S. Afries
United States
Miners Return to Work Amid Regional Strikes and Disputes
Reports from Indiana Illinois Kentucky and Iowa detail mixed reopenings as UMWA orders prompt most miners previously idle to resume work. In Belleville about 2000 miners return after local leaders’ declarations, while Iowa faces eight mines struck for higher wages and ongoing idle mine counts reach 18.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Uliners
Indiana
John le Lewis
United Mine Workers
Miots
Lewis
International Organization
Evansville
Kentucky
Porchet
Indiana Coal Trade Bureau
Southland
Midwest
Henderson
Des Moines
Iowa
Safety First Run To Johnson Home Fire
Fire department responded to a morning call at Tony Johnson's Leonard Avenue home. A burning chimney endangered the house but sparks subsided after fire units arrived. Extreme dry wood prompted a cautious, safety first approach to prevent a serious fire.
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Tony Johnson
Leonard Avenue
Trees Trimmed to Improve Lighting in Ellwood Additive
The trees in the Ellwood addition have been trimmed higher than before to allow the ornamental Hehte to function better. Previous leety growth obscured the Hehta, but the new pruning is a notable improvement.
Wanted Laborers Coal Shovelers Apply Now DeKalb Sycamore Co
Wanted laborers especially coal shovelers. Apply at once ready to work at the DeKalb Sycamore Electric Co. Jacob Haish State Bank notes credit policy and interest on deposits. Bank history traces promotions and assurances of safe customer funds despite past monetary shifts.
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DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Co
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