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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
1
Reporters describe growing global tensions as Europe trembles near conflict while riots distressed cities in the United States erupt into clashes. An unstable climate fuels fear of cascading violence.
Aug 6 dispatch reports West Frankfort mob clashes leave seven dead as 72 troops and machine gun units from the Tenth Infantry and state militia pour in to quell disorder. Adjutant General Dickson and Gov Lowden coordinate aid while wires to Frankfort remain cut.
Police report a woman is charged in a kidnapping case in New Jersey related to an infant allegedly taken in Philadelphia. Authorities say the suspect used deception to gain access to the child, then fled toward New Jersey. Detectives are reviewing evidence and possible connections to other abductions but have not confirmed the child’s condition.
In New York City teams of supporters move toward Tronesor to aid suffrage efforts and press for equal rights in the legislature while leaders of both major parties are watched for cues.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes a candidate for governor and a candidate for the United States senate planning street speeches. It notes public events on Third Tree and Linewin streets with addresses to voters and cautions about political advertising in the local press.
DeKalb residents are urged to conserve water and electricity as coal shortages threaten to cut power and water if supplies do not arrive by Monday. Officials warn of plant shutdowns, pumps may fail, and city faces heat, drought, and fuel limits unless coal shipments reach from mines via multiple rail lines. Local talks with American Steel and Wire seek relief but outcomes are uncertain.
Mr and Mrs A C Beckan of Chicago spent the day with Mr and Mrs Bert Shetter. Beckan, a leading wholesale jeweler, toured DeKalb and attended the Thursday barbecue at Electric Park. He expressed admiration for the city and local pastime.
Denver experiences widespread rioting as strikers and sympathizers clash with police and strike breakers. Two men killed and several wounded. Mayor Bailey calls for volunteers to bolster police. A mob damaged the Denver Post office and burned two sacks as unrest continues in early August.
The feral city baseball team faces Rochelle in a crucial rubber match next Sabbath. DeKalb adds new players unknown by name, Glenn will pitch, and Boentel may attend hoping for a win. Baldy Snyder may arrive after nine for the pregame crowd, with a baking sale by Epworth League at Still's drug store nearby.
Union Park services continue through the month with many praising the gatherings. Sunday at 4 20 p m Rev E E Ford pastor of a Los Angeles Papist church and brother of Prof J A Ford will speak. Cooperating churches arrange the service with Dr BB Evans expected to speak August 29.
Large audience attended the band concert at Hantley Park despite earlier controversy at Klee tric Park and nearby areas. Cars lined the grounds and listeners honked to show appreciation as selections played, including Chicago Maritime Band Seitz Overture The Champion Hertz man Greenwich Village Follies Sloane Dainty Novelette Bendix Star Spangled Banner Key.
Washington reports a secret Austro Russian treaty signed last March, aimed at repatriating prisoners of war. The accord allegedly includes Austrian neutrality toward any war with Soviet Russia, prohibition of war material shipments, a Soviet envoy in Vienna, an Austrian envoy in Moscow, and safe passage for former Hungarian Soviet officials returning to Soviet Russia.
The Star offers a big double bill headlined by Bessie Barriscale in The Woman Who Understand and a roaring two part comedy A Roaring Love Affair. Matt and Jeff star in The Chemist cartoon comedy with showings at 7 30 and 9 00.
Great Britain dispatches warships to confront the Reds in a tense naval confrontation. British fleets move to deter advancing forces as international tensions heighten.
A fragmented dispatch from London says the British cabinet decided on action that could amount to war on Russia. Blockade plans were set for 12 hours notice in the Baltic and Black seas, with munitions shipments to Poland and naval pressure to force peace terms.
At Williston hall residents and Normal School staff report a white robin with a red breast, unusual plumage on most of its body. Captains Balthis and Murray, along with several faculty members, have observed the bird from close range over several days.
Ira Casper, long time employee of American Steel and Wire, underwent surgery at Passavant Hospital in a nearby city. Friends report his condition improved after a period of critical status following the Sunday operation.
Show listings note Whispers starring Helen Hammerstein and Behind the Scenes with Charlie Chaplin at the Princess. Prices listed include adults 25c plus tax, children 15c plus tax. Also a laborers wanted ad seeking coal shovelers.
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