Yanks in Prussia: Illinois troops in final drive
Chicago Daily News recounts Col John W Clinnins letter detailing Illinois division actions in the final Allied push before the armistice. It praises Col Abel Davis Col Sanborn Col Myers and others leading assaults from Sept 26 to Oct 14 and notes heavy artillery gas and shellfire, with rumors of peace amid continued German resistance.
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Chicago Daily News
John W. Clinnin
David &. Shanahan
Ilinois
France
Sanborn
Abel Day
Od Onenol
Col
Myers
129Th
4Th Illiners
Chicago
Abel Davis
Col. San
A. R
Down State
Sherman
Hell
Fritz
USA
Turkey
Austria
Kaiser
England to Send Bodies Back to Their Own Land
Attorney General Smith stated in a coalition government speech that Germans who abused hospitality would be sent back to Germany. He declared the policy to deport every Boehe in this country amid cheering, as reported by United Crews London.
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United Crews
London
Enetanil
Dev
British Admiralty
Smith
Germany
Foch Forced to Address Large British Crowd in London
In London December 2 crowds outside Downing Street pressed for Generalissimo Foch during talks with the British war cabinet. The demonstrators sang tunes like The Marseillaise and We’re All July Good Fellows as they urged Foch to appear and acknowledge the cheers.
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Tirsted Prows
London
England
Rehall Poel
Clem
Downing Street
Tomdey Ney
Ova
Jon
Foch
Frank Conley
Colvin Brothers Improve After Indiana Hospital Stay
Word arrives that George and Ben Colvin who were badly injured in Indiana last Wednesday and taken to Logansport hospital are improving. The senior Colvin had a restless night but is better today, while his son rose briefly yesterday though remains bruised with a broken collarbone.
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George
Ben Colvin
Indiane
Logansport
Ind
Colvin
City Council Set for Tuesday Night Meeting
The city council will hold its regular December meeting Tuesday night in the council rooms. Agenda items include routine business with likely early adjournment as aldermen aim to finish ahead of schedule.
War Likely On West Coast Of Continent
Diplomatic circles in Washington report a volatile Chili-Peruvian dispute risking wide conflict on the South American west coast. Mobilizations are confirmed in Santiago and embassies call the mood serious. Rumors point to alliances Bolivia Brazil and Peru against Chile Argentina and Mexico, with Peru seeking U.N. or peace conference intervention.
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Tilted Tress
Washingtn
D. C
United States
Santiago
Bolivia
Peru
Chile
Argentine
Mexico
Memorial Day Letter From William Sanders Hopes for Homecoming
An extensive wartime letter from Private William Sanders of DeKalb recounts being gassed on the last day of World War I, his recovery in hospital, and plans to return home with Company G, 130th Infantry. He mentions comrades Gaylord Rodecker and others, jokes about pancakes, and writes to his parents with steadfast faith and anticipated mail waits. Also included are multiple dispatch brief items from New York and international notes on troop transport and memorial services.
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William Sanders
S Hospital
DeKalb
130Th Infantry
Sanders
de Kalb
France
Sande
J. J. Kane
Sam
Reif
Gaylord Rodecker
Robert Ferguson
Will
W. J. Southun
129Th Infantry
Southan
Harold Davis
Wilbur Porton
Aurora
Allerex
Paris
Jatily Ceaser
Ether
Charter Grove Farmer Evans Found Dead in Bed
Charler Grove area resident Tra Evans a prosperous farmer and local store operator was found dead in bed Saturday morning about eight oclock The 80 year old man reportedly died after a stroke his death prompted a coroner and physician to hold an inquest He left a wife a daughter and many relatives in mourning.
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Tra Evans
Charter Grove
Evans
Tim
Wright
Private Ernest Wiseman Killed in Action in Waterman
Private Ernest Wiseman aged eighteen, son of William Wiseman of Waterman, died of pneumonia after being wounded and gassed on the front. Fellow soldier W J Southan writes from the front about shelling, hospital stays, and conditions near Paris, noting heavy losses and war weariness among townspeople.
Fred E Sterling wins Illinois state treasurer race
From 102 counties in Illinois complete returns show Republican Fred E. Sterling carried 86 counties including Cook and won by a state plurality of 140,905 over Democrat James J. Brady. Sterling total 506,088. Brady 365,135. Sterling carried Chicago by 3,162 and Cook County by 18,185. his home Winnebago County by 5,072. Lidia Trumbauer and Mrs McCantley are home from their honeymoon.
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Bringfield
Til
Ilinois
Fred E. Sterling
Cook
James J. Brady
Chicago
Sterling
Mr. Brady
Mr. Sterling
Cook County
Winnebago
Lowden
Herald
Electric Line Puts One Spot Into Service
The DoS & TT Co introduces a newly painted car named the one spot now in service. Changes include refreshed exterior, improved upholstery, and updated controls. The line reports smoother operation and broader use as crews complete sod work and apply routine maintenance.
Sandwich Man At Local Store For A Few Days
H. F. Browne formerly of Sandwich now a traveling grocer is in DeKalb for a few days assisting at the Consumers Wholesale Gowers store. Browne travels the country giving time to such stores and expects to stay two or three days this week helping the local manager with the holiday trade.
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H. Browne
Sandwich
DeKalb
Mr. Browne
Plain Price Store Opens at Second and Lincoln
The Plain Price store at the corner of Second and Lincoln Highway in the old Lestic building opened Saturday. Interior is attractively arranged though merchandise is still arriving. owners expect full shipment this week for a complete assortment. Wes J. Snyder of Smoke Shop fame has been away with a heavy cold, hoping to return soon. Doug Fairbanks In He Comes Up Smiling shows at Princess tonight.
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Plain Price
Second and
Lincoln Highway
Lestic
Wes. J. Snyder
Smoke Shop Fame
Doug Fairbanks
Priness
Restrictions on Sugar Off Candy Making
I B Sull receives notice from Western Martha Washington Candy Co. that sugar restrictions have been removed. Due to staff limits and short time they cannot fulfill all orders, but will try to fill moderate demand. Orders should be sent as before in one half, one, two, three and five pound boxes.
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I. B. Sull
Martha Washington Candy Co
Government Expenditures Estimated for 1920 Budget
Washington Dec 2 Government expenditures for next year are officially estimated at 8 089 667 298 07 dollars Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo sent to the House of Representatives the appropriations required for departments for the fiscal year ending June 30 1920.
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Washington, D. C
Allies to Feed the Starving Europe Folks
United Press from Paris reports a Versailles meeting adopted a resolution to feed all European countries as famine relief. Colonel House proposed the plan and Herbert Hoover has just returned to Paris after talks with relief groups in new republics and Roumania. Mrs. Phares Johnson also returned home from a trip in the west.
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United Press
Paris
France
Colonel House
Versailles
Herbert Hoover
Roumania
President Wilson outlines readjustment plan for railroads and reform
Washington declares for modified private railroad control under greater public regulation while studying future structure. He urges immediate public works, tax readjustment, arid land reclamation, and a broader peace policy. He defends peace aims and praises soldiers and sailors, saying no postwar scheme yet emerged.
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Washington, D. C
Wilsom
Reconstruction Congress
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Soldiers’ Service Committee
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American Steel & Wire Co
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Prne Factory
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