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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1920

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Warsaw Dominates Front as Russians Fall Back

Aug 21 dispatch from Anio Warsaw, Poland, reports Russians driven back from Warsaw by at least 30 miles. Polish forces retake 10 square miles and advance up to 40 miles inland, while clashes near Lublin and areas east of Warsaw widen the front. Paris and London cabled confirming prisoner counts and shifting combat lines, with deman ds for Polish conduct from Moscow noted.

Anio Warsaw Poland Lemburg Rus Lublin Paris France Aus Teesdar French War Office Vestertay Gemany Moscow Russia London Est Elons Piechonis Communiqee Warsaw Rezion Fichtins Vyskof Jes Stanislavar War Oy Fishtine Litowsk Teeion Alers Bac Brey Litovsé England Mimsk Amdi M. Kemineft Iteisheviki Trade Ressia Dmieper General Wramsei Ami Balshewik

Fight Upon Suffrage Movement Stirs DeKalb Debates

Fragmentary reports show a heated discussion among DeKalb activists over suffrage, with references to local organizers, social needs, and a push to rally support. Tennessee and national figures are cited in a broader context of equal voting rights and political maneuvering during August observations.

Fine Shower Aids Small Grains Despite Night Rain

Farmers report a heavy rain last night damaged crops but helped small grains in the vicinity. A threshing table has been completed locally, and residents express mixed feelings as rain continues to affect crop yields and harvest progress.

Communists in Westphalia in New Uprising

Amsterdam reports spreading communist activity in Westphalia with a soviet republic proclaimed in Velbert. A general uprising by miners is feared as Westphalia, a major mining and industrial region in northwest Germany, experiences unrest. Velbert lies about five miles southeast of Essen.

Amsterdam Holland Westphalia Adviers Velbert Germany Welbert Essen

Mail theft case sees police relief and evidence urged

In Catherine, Wisconsin, police gathered all evidence after two youths confessed to the weekly shipment of pay tells valued at 18088 dollars. A suburban station sergeant aided by registered mail staff secured key tips and led the investigation steps.

Isside Catrerine Pullme Peach

Shipments of 17 354 Western Sheep From Washington Ranch

Sipping 17354 sheep from Mrs ranch in Kirckiat county Washington torn 19 Chimaze stopping over at Kirkland yesterday for feed A J Smith spent the weekend with relatives Mrs Pat Kennedy and Mrs Dick Reed Mr Smith left his Washington ranch in June for two months in Montana resuming the trip He left Montana on August 14 and arrived at Kirkland yesterday afternoon He plans to ship the sheep to the Chicago market the first of the week.

Kirckiat County Washingtorn Kirkland A. J. Smith Pat Kennedy Dick Reed

Fire damages John Koath store on Tenth Street

Neighbors spotted a blaze at about 4:45 AM at the John Koath store on Tenth Street causing roughly 1200 dollars in damage. Fire officials said spontaneous combustion was possible, rain helped contain flames, and insurance coverage was cited.

John Koath Tenth Street Mermins

Locals Disappointed As Auto Race Postponed A Week

Automobile fans in DeKalb expressed disappointment after learning the auto race at Elsin was postponed for a week. Local ticket holders planned to travel early, but the event was rescheduled by telephone postponement.

Elsin DeKalb Stariamt Elein

Steel game canceled by Chicago team in rain

Report from Joliet states the East and Westwerth steel company team match was canceled due to heavy rain. North and Southworks teams proceeded, while Scott Street Works schedule remains unresolved. Local players and supporters note the postponement affects the town sports calendar.

Steel Company Westwerth North and Southworks Joliet Scwtt Street Works Barty Chieszo

Chief Happen to Be Home for the Roach Fire

A fragmented note reports Chief McEvoy at home during the Roach Fire incident. The text references duty, vacations, and town engagement, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR. The core event centers on the chief's presence and implied response to the fire.

ROACH

Bratton to Resume Place Next Week in North Western Area

The article notes Bratton will resume duties in the North Western area next week after a short absence. It states he was at Sterner for the last weeks and plans to return to his post Tuesday after the hiatus.

Dee Lee Marcn Ohio Republian Elihu Roo United States Acaerin Camgence & Wes Jadee Rex FE Gow Joel Califormia Marion Chin Aus Bratton

Police chief visits friend in Wisconsin city

The police chief discusses two flagship stores in a Wisconsin city owned by the Strisie family and notes they attract a lion’s share of local patronage.

Wisconsin Strisies

Old Resident of City Leaves Her Old Home

Mrs Charles Foreman leaves her Lincoln Highway home to visit sister Mrs Elvire Klock on South Third street. Her granddaughter Mrs Herbert W Sibley plans to visit cousin Mr Clyde Hart on South Fifth street. They will depart for Milwaukee Tuesday afternoon.

Charles Foreman

Chaplin and Moore at Princess Palace Tonight

Chicago figures Eckstrom family listed as guests as Chaplin and Moore star in Theirspending a few days her par immigrant and Tom Moore invents with Dad attraction at the Princess. Performances start at 7 00 on Saturdays. Chronicle want ads list results.

Mabel Eckstrom Chicago Charle Weapan Tom Moore Ken Eck Strom

Civil War Veterans Hold Annual Reunion Today

Civil War veterans are expected to attend the annual reunion with daily rounds of entertainment including talks by soldiers and local citizens. Features include campfire events and automobile tours for attendees.

Breid Leodimz

Help Wanted at Buffalo Candy Kitchen

An advertisement seeking workers for a Buffalo Candy Kitchen listing ages over 16. Positions include polisher screw machine operator and press operator with additional openings for several girls on light machine work at Kohler Die and Specialty Co.

Buffalo Candy Kitchen Kohler Die and Specialty Co

County Population Drops 6.3 Percent in Ten Years

Census figures reported by The Chronicle via United Press show the county losing 2,118 residents in the past decade, a 6.3 percent decline. Only 231 of the loss came from DeKalb, with rural townships and outlying areas shrinking more than the city. The county’s population stood at 31,339. Kane county still grew by about 7,000, but rural areas declined. Weather: Illinois fair and cooler tonight. fair and milder Sunday and Monday.

Census Bureau Chronicle Washington United Press DeKalb Kane

Antwerp Games Report From Landers Fourth in Hop Step

In Antwerp Belgium August 31 Temi Finland won the hop step with 14545 meters off the Olympic record. Sherman Landers of Chicago A A fourth and St F Garan of Minnesota A C sixth were the only Americans among 23 events. McDonsid of New York won the breve with 11.264 meters while Lyons of New York took second. Ficaro set a new Olympic record for the 30 meter walk at 12 minutes 14.15 seconds. Eemer of New York placed third and Maroney of soc Geathion with a total of 6.77 Hamden of the University Museum second. After 23 events Americans led the standings.

Pat Antwerp Belgium Temi Finland Sherman Landers Chicago A. A St F_ Garan Minneis A. C McDonsid New York Lyons Ficaro Eemer Maroney Soc Gecathion Hamden Ucaiveraxy Mieseum America

Veterans Gather for Peoria Reunion Mentioned Losses

Veterans from the group meet in Peoria for a reunion. The article notes attendance expected to reach about a hundred with several veterans responding. Cel Al Fabelsteck, who commanded the unit, had died since the last reunion two years earlier.

Peoria I. Aureus Sith Wsimsis Aucest Ft Ic Cel al Fabelsteck

National Refrigerator company held up. $4200 stolen

The St Louis Chronicle notes a hold up of the National Refrigerator company resulting in a $4200 loss. A Young People’s Community party is planned at High School on Tuesday with a Black Orchestra. The Star advertises film bills and a Sunshine two part comedy "The Great Robbery" plus late night dances at 7:34 with 28 cents adult and 15 cents child admissions.

St. Louis Mo_ Anz National Refrigerator Company Young Peoples June Caprice Mary

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