16 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1920
Page
1
Local schedule lists Oglesby to speak here during a regional tour. Event details point to a venue in Bertie county with a speaking engagement appearance by Oglesby amid other activities.
A fragmentary notice describes a popular store relocating west along the highway. It mentions Blanche Parmer and local customers affected by the move, noting confusion and expectations among shoppers about the switch and new location.
Unclear text fragment mentions 'Ponzi' and 'Tak Roperty' with no clear event or context. Unable to determine full names or a coherent incident from the readable portion.
The record shows a civil action filed by attorney for Mrs Durvity Maynard against Central Business, alleging death due to infection after appendectomy while under anesthesia. The case hinges on whether death was caused by an accident insured by the defendant’s policy. The trial court resumed sessions Saturday with multiple matters, including divorce decree in Eve Becker v Henry Carl Hecker and various other suits where administratrixes and heirs are involved in probate and partition actions.
Woodstock players arrive for a two day visit to Kishwaukee Country Club during the women’s championship week. About 40 Woodstock guests will be regally entertained by Kishwaukee, with the Kishwaukee team touring Woodstock in return.
The American Legion chapter will hold its regular meeting tomorrow at Jerboe Hall instead of Hantley Park due to heavier than expected work. Topics include discussion on why sailors and Marines do not receive victory medals.
Epworth League delegates from local Methodist churches return from Lake Geneva after a weeklong convention. Messages to parents recount the enjoyable trip as they head home this evening, driven by the same volunteers who brought them.
United Prensa reports American sprinters seize early lead in Antwerp with a 100 m dash win by Charles Paddeck and top placings in the 500 m hurdles by Frank Loomis setting a world record. Americans also claim multiple spots in the pentathlon led by KE Bradley, R Legendre, and Brutus Hamilton, while Leathonen of Finland takes first.
Senator Harding will speak before current and former Ohio lawmakers on Thursday in Marion. The talk may touch on major issues and respond to Governor Cox criticism of a senatorial ring influencing the presidency. Harding appears to conserve his fire as the campaign tightens.
Reports from Warsaw and Berlin describe Bolshevik forces closing on the Polish capital with heavy bombardment and encirclement from northwest, north, and east. Officials in Washington seek a Minsk armistice to spare Warsaw and preserve Polish independence amid multi-front attacks.
United cross Chicago reports Major A J Daltrymple a federal prohibition agent declares Burnham Illinois the wettest spot in the United States. He says raids reveal recurring booze surges and seeks state officer aid to clean out Burnham near Chicago. Weather notes predict fair conditions and cooler temperatures.
In Cleveland on August 16 miners in the central competitive field secured wage gains after a joint scale committee meeting. The miners had pressed for parity with the Willye commission award of 27 percent for pit workers and 2 percent for monthly workers. Operators agreed to raise pay for both miners and monthly workers.
A local business report shows Burgess Hat Shop shutting down with Mrs. Witter stating plans to move to the farm. The closure is expected to open a new store soon under a different name.
A bystander was struck in the mouth by a foul ball at a city baseball game yesterday. The blow knocked out a tooth but did not cause serious injury and the man, who appeared to be from outside the city, left the field immediately.
Theodore Shue arrested in San Francisco was expected in Chicago to answer federal charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and posing as Lieutenant Kincaid. Kincaid was expected to appear during the week. District Attorney Clyne said his office would fully investigate the ramifications of the case.
Police investigate alleged blackmail attempts targeting Mrs Ellen Coleman widow of Edward J. Coleman murdered by gangsters. Letters demanded 2000 dollars and threatened her and her five year old daughter.
T Wheeler of Galveston Texas applied today to Federal Judge Lucas T. Foster for a writ of habeas corpus to challenge martial law enforced by Texas national officers in the city of Galveston.
William Farnum headlines a screening of The Joyous Troublemaker at the Prince Playhouse tonight with two shows at 7 30 and 9 00. The comedy drama centers on luck and pluck as gold is found and a golden haired girl is won. Tickets 28 cents. children half price.
DeKalb’s population falls to 7 471 as per the census bureau with a 231 drop from 1910. The report warns of continued stagnation and calls for constructive upbuilding to spark future growth. County population expected to decline as well.
Night Patrolman Martin believed a burglary occurred at W. J. Snyder’s store on Saturday night after spotting a light left burning. He alerted owner Snyder who checked the upper floor finding no intruder and that the light went out due to the bulb burning out. Crowd at the Smoke Shop teased afterward.
Police arrested Ralph Dadson and Cecil Steven who escaped from the boys school at St. Charles. They were caught at Wasco Saturday afternoon and returned to the institution Sunday. The two boys are in the city jail awaiting transfer back to the school.
Members of the Chicago Concourse club released pigeons early, about 1200 birds flew off within minutes. A bigger shipment, over 12000 birds, is planned to be released next Sunday in the same event, drawing local interest.
J Ed Johnson opened a near beer saloon near his old location on North Third Street late Saturday. The crowded new venue includes a lunch room and plans for full meals. Mrs. F E Cooper and daughter Helen are visiting Sycamore.
City drivers who speed past a street car unloading passengers at First and Lincoln Highway risk enforcement. A Saturday seven o'clock incident near the corner nearly struck riders alighting from the car as two cars tore by, prompting a warning that this dangerous habit will be penalized.
London August 16 Bonar Law and the committee prepare a statement outlining revised coercive clauses for the Irish home rule bill. British officials in Ireland favor restoring order and report most parties except a few extremists ready to accept Britain's sincere speech offer.
Charles Foreman a longtime DeKalb resident and pioneer, born in New York in 1840, died after illness at his son’s Milwaukee home during a two week visit. He lived in DeKalb over 50 years and witnessed the city’s growth. he and his wife had several children, including Charles and Louis.
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