13 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
1
Fragmentary report describes a large battle starting August 13 with heavy fighting and troop movements near Warsaw. Mentions coastal and cross-street actions, strategic positions, and preparations by Petes and Pessian forces amid confusion and weather challenges.
A terse dispatch states the operation on Venizelos was successful and the patient is reported in good condition. Officials note the event involved Greek royal factions and a prominent figure, with details linked to post operation recovery and political implications.
The death of Colonel Bacon is reported as a home event in White City. Funeral arrangements are mentioned for a service to be held on Sunday with relatives and friends attending. The notice references a fifth avenue residence and notes the deceased was a well known figure in local society.
The local club maintains a strong run with recent results and notable performances. Key players from the Women anaarss team contributed as Dele, Wiseteterk, and Aisieauhee posted solid lines, while opponents Bucs and Oakland faced pressure in midseason play.
Readable fragments indicate mens classes take charge of union services during a religious week. Names and exact roles are garbled but reference to speakers and organizers suggests coordinated sermon events.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a 20th century civic letter about roads and public works. Mentions Mr Grewtown Teal and local commissions with references to city remedies and preparations. The readable text hints at consultants or officials debating road policies and public demand.
Fragments indicate a group of boys left a state home, with scattered phrases mentioning departure and a hoped getaway. The readable text is garbled but centers on an escape event involving youths away from a state facility.
A fragment reports Pope Benedict XVI falling in his library and injuring a knee. The incident prompts speculation about the pope's health as officials note he is resting, with no official prognosis given.
Citizens call for immediate river bed cleanup along Kishwauker river from Highway Drive to Annie's Woods. They urge removing debris and obstructions to allow water flow under Calle Avena bridges and prevent health hazards while inviting a community work day led by Mayor Goodisen.
Employees report a sharp rent hike at Express Realty with a core dispute over increases. Nearby tenants faced sudden price jumps, including a $22 surge noted by landlords as burdensome.
The wife of a man who died after drinking tea is accused of causing fatal harm. The husband died two weeks after the tea cup incident, as villagers report the widow traveled after the funeral and neighbors say a crowd gathered at the graveside.
The U S army New York to Nome expedition led by Captain Street leaves Prince George today for a northern plunge. The team has spent nearly a week tuning gear and preparing, with the trek to pass through remote wilderness.
Louis Hayes of 29 North Street is listed among successful candidates on the Springfield civil service fireman examination. The commission released the names of those who passed the state test, confirming Hayes’s success.
The city baseball team adds two new players, Joe Kelly and T W Stone, for Sunday’s game against the Winton Six. Stone returns after leaving to work for the Ca Motos in Michigan and will fill the shortstop role alongside Kissinger, who is out.
The Rockdale nine at Jolier Stedamills will meet the local East and West squad tomorrow afternoon at three. Rockdale features strong pitcher Jean Ya, touted as one of the league's best, and the crowd has grown with each game despite the league standings.
A reader notes navy and marine corps personnel were denied Victory Medals after the war while army veterans received them, prompting confusion over eligibility. The writer recalls many discharged sailors faced rejection by the officer in charge of their processing, and questions why no medal exists for these men.
Delegates from DeKalb and surrounding areas attend the Ep worth Lenepe convention at Lake Geneva. Young attendees enjoy activities in the morning and afternoon, with free time in the latter part of the day. They plan to remain through the rest of the week and return west Monday.
Ex soldiers filed applications at the county office all day for the victory medal. Over 150 applications were on file by afternoon with more anticipated before closing time as the day wore on.
A United Press report from Loeodon England states laborites from across the UK met to plan actions over the Russian Polish crisis. They aimed to send a British delegation to France to align with French workers and pressure Lloyd George to clarify peace terms and avoid entanglement in war. A foreign minister’s note accuses Poland of stalling Minsk talks to invite French intervention.
A large local crowd gathered last evening at Huntley Park for the weekly band concert. The program featured marches and overtures including Garde De Corps and Danube Waves, with selections by Hall, Bela, and Sloane among the pieces performed, ending with a medley and the Star Spangled Banner.
The northern steel works baseball team travels to Chicago to face the white collar men. After a win over Wauiegan mills last week, the squad aims to keep the season strong with key fans planning to attend.
Hundreds of tickets are distributed for a troop event at White City Chicago between the 19th and 25th of the month. The arena claims to be the largest army circus in the world and earned a wartime reputation. Tickets cost nothing but the war tax of five cents.
The Sacramento company arrived Wednesday and installed a new soda fountain in the Smoke Shop, replacing the old unit. The shop was torn up all morning and part of the afternoon, but the fountain is now installed and ready for service this afternoon.
A dynamite charge was set on a street car line in Tenver and the blasting damaged the car. The street car, operated by a strike breaker, was the first out of the barn with no passengers aboard. The crew suffered injuries to some members.
The Shipping Board announced a hearing to discuss possible increases in transportation rates for water carriers under its jurisdiction. The session will be held August 26 to determine advisability of the rate rise.
United States Housing Corporation officials say about 5.14 million people live in temporary crowded quarters with 5,000,000 dwellings lacking. building has nearly stopped and improvements will be deferred until next spring. Rent is expected to rise this winter due to material shortages transport issues tight money and labor strikes.
First Lutheran church will hold morning and evening worship in Swedish. Reverend Fahlund, back from vacation, will lead both services.
In Tennessee, the state senate approved the federal suffrage amendment by a 25 to 4 vote and sent the measure to the house where action is expected Tuesday. Debates in Nashville reference invalidated state inhibitory clauses and hinge on final house action after meetings.
Columbus Ohio August reports Governor Cox is drafting two speeches for delivery soon in Wheeling West Virginia. He studies Senator Harding’s recent Worthington speech and plans to counter Republicans with a sharp reply. Lincoln Nebraska August 13 quotes William Jennings Bryan on Cox and Harding.
Charles Weeghman, owner of a restaurant chain and stockholder in a Chicago National League club, faces involuntary bankruptcy filings for a second time in a week. A petition was filed by the W S Quind Coffee Company Baker's Flour Company and Hofberr Meat Company claiming about $12 000.
The Detroit to Cleveland service welcomed its first express hydroplane arriving from Atlantic City New Jersey after a 12 hour flight. The craft carried 16 passengers and about one and a half tons of freight and is described as the largest non experimental plane in the world.
The well baby clinic run by American Steel and Wire is drawing crowds with baby buggies parked outside its hospital. S. L. Anderson reports examinations have found diseases in several infants. The clinic is open to all, not just company employees.
Police renew focus on chicken nuisance across city sections. Owners with free ranging birds violate the ordinance and risk arrest. Officers urge owners to inspect fences and seal holes to avoid penalties.
The article reports higher rail and Pullman fares effective after August 26. Interstate passenger rates rise 20 percent plus a 3 percent Pullman fare rise. intrastate Illinois fares shift from three cents per mile to two cents after September 1 unless legislators act. It lists specific Chicago area electric line fares and DeKalb routes with times for Aurora departures.
George Walsh stars in The Dead Line a drama of love and revenge Hoot Gibson stars in Held Up for the Makins a western Matt and Jeff in Hula Hula Town Fisher's car toon comedy shows at 7 30 and 9 00 Adults 26c plus 2c tax total 22c Children 1c plus 1c tax total 1c Want ads find lost things
The Chronicle announces a daily feature of Morris cartoons beginning Monday August 16. Morris syndicated via George Matthew Adams, offering cost effective access to a premier artist whose work is widely copied by major outlets. The service will run indefinitely unless major news dictates otherwise.
Hart and Page near completion of the road project west of DeKalb as they top the J. Kientz farm hill. Cement is laid at a rapid pace though a temporary hold may occur if steal shovels move from Rockfe quarry delaying output for a few days. If no delay occurs the project should be finished within a few weeks.
Ohio Republicans visit Marion to meet Warren G Harding and discuss campaign issues. Harding signals support for enacting a Republican tariff law to replace the Democratic tariff for revenue. California lemon growers push, opposing Sicilian lemon imports.
Tonight Tom Moore stars in The Gay Lord Quex and the comedy The Tale of a Dog. Admissions list prices show adults 28 cents total, children 17 cents total after tax.
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