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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1919
Page
1
A report that William C Jenkins was released from Pueblo jail circulated in El Paso but could not be confirmed by Mexican Consul Garci or the vice consul. They heard it at Juarez and traced it to a Chihuahua city newspaper. The U S Army headquarters gave no credit to the report.
Washington reports note to Carranza on Jenkins release continued amid claims of baseless charges. Dispatches describe Mexican authorities pressuring Jenkins with alleged third degree methods as U S authorities demand immediate release. Concentrations of Carranzista troops gather near the border. Pueblo and El Paso figures cited in the investigation.
Examinations were ordered today by the Illinois civil service commission for January 10 1920 in De Kath for junior assistant physician university accountant department book keeper rank 2 class A rank S class A assistant highway engineer house father and mother deputy game and fish warden university registration clerk and qualified purse applications must be on file in Springfield before 5:00 p m January to
The overhauling of the police box systems is complete and the capper can again report in on the special wire, restoring normal communications for police operations.
United Press reports Congress convened in regular session in Washington with many vacancies in both chambers. Senate and House hours began at noon, with roll calls, committee formations, and notices to President Watson. New appropriations requests total 4.47 trillion dollars, down from last session’s 5.12 trillion.
Judge Vo A Glidden was again summoned to Chicago Saturday afternoon due to his son Josephs critical illness. Joseph, a patient at Augustana hospital, has been seriously ill for two weeks yet remains conscious and making a valiant fight against long odds for his life.
The Elks host a special meeting this evening for initiating a large number of new candidates. An interesting session is planned, followed by a social gathering after the initiation.
A fragmented self description notes a brunette woman with peach complexion, large brown eyes, snowy teeth, and sings well. It adds she cooks like a mother, is sympathetic, in good humor, and enjoys a good time, with emphasis on hitting high notes.
Myron Dean, longtime Genoa resident and mail carrier, was killed when his truck was struck by west bound train No. 6 at the Sycamore street crossing. A coal shed blocked the view and witnesses say the train appeared to be speeding to gain time. Dean died instantly. he is survived by his mother and a married daughter in Freeport.
United Press reports Judge Samuel Alschuler denied a 44 hour week raise for packing house workers while approving a retroactive bonus of 17 events per hour from September 1. Mechanic and skilled labor received a 12 percent wage increase for a 44 hour week, helpers eight percent, and under 21 workers half a cent per hour. hours were not shortened.
Rioting at Benwood steel mills after a clash between strikers and deputy sheriffs left one man dead and several others hurt. Prosecutor Patriot Marshall County requested troops as state police were ordered to Benwood by Gov. Cornwell with a detachment due to arrive.
J. A. Reva or Sycamore man who suffered an eye injury several weeks ago in Sycamore was operated on this morning at City Hospital and the injured eye was removed. Reed has been a patient since the accident and doctors initially thought removal might not be necessary. He is resting comfortably and hopes to return home within a few days.
The article proclaims David Wark Griffiths Broken Blossoms as a miracle of art and the birth of a new art form. It ran in packed New York houses during June with vast press acclaim and calls to attend the Star Playhouse performances at 3 00 7 30 and 9 10 with admissions 25c and 35c plus tax.
The Chronicle informs patrons of higher rates effective January 1 1920 after attempts to keep prices. It cites soaring paper costs with a canvass showing no new accounts and scarce stock. Carrier in city 15 cents weekly or 7.00 yearly in advance. mail 50 cents monthly or 5.00 yearly.
Mrs Stockham donated a pint and a half of blood to her husband Frank Stockham of Sandwich in a bid to treat his pernicious anemia. Dr Rodney A. Wright oversaw the transfusion, which reports say was successful and may save his life.
The Busy Pee restaurant resumes service at Lincoln Highway after a disastrous fire forced a two month closure. A reopening ceremony marks the official restart of operations and welcomes back patrons to the establishment.
The Y M C A Older Boys Conference in Aurora concluded after a weekend of talks and discussions. Delegates heard from Rev Franklin Harris Hall Northwestern University James Taylor Port Sheridan Capt Z M W Mac Kendrie University of Helsinki and others. A farewell service followed a closing address by Capt Mackendrick and Mr Gibson. Separately Mrs Ola Mortenson 68 died after a long illness and funeral services were held today.
RJ Murphy arrives in DeKalb to become general manager of the Lucas garage on West Lincoln Highway. He comes with his wife to make their home here and is described as an enterprising promoter with a successful Chevrolet connection in Joliet. The move is welcomed by local business circles.
Federal Judge Vanikenturg denied the request of brewery interests for an injunction to stop enforcement of wartime prohibition in Kansas City Missouri on December 1.
The Odd Fellows will hold a reg ular session this evening to conduct the annual election of officers and finalize leadership for the coming year.
Work of mining is commenced in the Pittsburg field by volunteers as troops are sent. The item notes Kansans undertaking coal mining duties with military support imminent, reflecting a wartime mobilization context. The opener emphasizes local labor and national defense connection amid ongoing troop deployment.
Washington reports Fuel Administrator Garfield asked the railroad administration to limit coal distribution to essential consumers. In Kansas, a Topeka special carrying troops and students to coal fields wrecked at Humboldt with no serious injuries. Rail officials attributed the accident to a switched track. Governor Allen mobilizes 1800 troops and 116 steam shovel engineers to begin coal from Crawford county pits, with 10 cars initial output under state direction. Violence near the area included a failed attempt to blow a Santa Fe bridge with minor damage.
Rev Bar rett Evans presented a stereopticon lecture on the Holy Land to a large Methodist congregation. Guests viewed Jerusalem Calvary Garden Tomb and the Mount of Olives with views and commentary. The talk, postponed from November 23 due to a choir cantata, has two more dates in the series.
Fred Natusch the photographer heads to Chicago today in search of supplies. He reports phenomenal business and believes current stocks will run short over the Christmas season. Natusch attributes growth in his patronage to higher quality work under his name.
The New Armory theatre presents a Monday vaudeville program headlined by Overture and New Armory Theatre Orchestra with Pathe News. Acts include Mills and Williams in On the Honeymoon, Jones and Johnson, Kenny Mason and Scholl, and a two act Mack Sennett photoplay. Performances are 7 30 and 9 15, adults 39 cents with tax, children free.
L Johnson of Odorosa nurseries received from Florida an order for 200 poinsettia plants. The southern trade will enjoy the red bloom despite its native habitat in the south, as De Kalb supplies plants to any place. Weather for Illinois predicts fair skies in the east, with likely snow in the north and central regions tonight and Tuesday, and colder in the west tonight and the south Tuesday.
William O. Jenkins American consular agent in Pueblo, held since October 19, maintains his innocence and vows to prove it. He asserts no need for ransom and that false testimony by peons led to charges. Jenkins describes the abduction, ransom of pesos, and his calm demeanor amid international tension.
Robert Ferguson a DeKalb coal merchant warns the coal situation is extremely serious and urges maximum conservation. He proposes cutting electric signs and nonessential lights, urges industries to save power, and notes coal could take weeks to reach markets even if miners return. Utilities report two weeks coal supply and contingency plans while urging thrift.
Delegates from DeKalb and Kane counties gather for the Methodist conference at the city church under the Sunday School Board and Forward Movement. Opening at 1 45 pm includes devotions, addresses by H H C Wilson, Mary Muffly Morehouse, and Rev Bovard on Sunday school topics with later sectional discussions and supper. Rev Bovard to speak again. Rev B B Evans to give the benediction.
Consumer Grocery company shifts its DeKalb outlet at 208 East Lincoln Highway to Danville. Remaining stock and fixtures prepared for shipment as the chain plans a larger Danville store. Chicago Heights headquarters supervise, with A L Barker as local manager who refused a Danville post to stay in DeKalb.
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