Germany in uproar over Wilsons illness and German crisis
Aboard the George Washington President Wilson plans to address France and outline his 14 points while concerns grow about his throat and travel. Meanwhile Kerensky argues Germany can avert Bolshevikism and Russia faces famine, with Berlin and Munich reports of revolutionary tensions and Kaiser's stubborn supporters amid global war strain.
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Washington
New York
Wilson
France
Brest
Agores
Kaiser
Kaiserim
Kaiserin
D. C
Tory
George Washington
Department
Peace Fleet
Changes in the criminal code urged by Attorney General
United Press report from Washington D C notes Attorney General Gregory calling for drastic changes in the federal criminal code. He cites wartime espionage difficulties, propaganda cases, and local court handling as reasons. He proposes that espionage cases bypass grand juries and that evidence be routed to Washington officials due to varying interpretations of the law.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Gregory
Department of Justice
Aes
Washington
Information Sought by Borah Today
Senator Borah demanded answers on government outlays and retrenchment while noting November spending reached 1.995 billion dollars. He pressed Democratic Leader Martin on effective cuts and asked how long American troops will stay in France, citing assurances from Baker and others.
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Washington
Borah
Martin
Baker
France
Heroes of War Landed at Hoboken
Wounded 129th regiment members arrived Sunday night aboard the Northern Prestige at Hoboken. One thousand one hundred wounded were aboard with hundreds more walking and severely injured. Disembarkation Monday sent troops to Hoboken Jersey City and Staten Island hospitals. visitors to follow once relatives notified.
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Jersey City
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Ourca
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Brest
New York
Commission in Annual Report Gives Advice
The Interstate Commerce Commission outlines lines of inquiry to avoid faulty conclusions in its annual railroad policy report. It emphasizes building transportation systems capable of meeting national needs even during emergencies and ensuring prompt, frictionless service across all lines. Several proposed plans are announced.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Home Guard Escorts Col Goodison Tonight
DeKalb militia company called out for duty to act as escort of honor for Lieutenant Colonel Goodison this evening. The unit meets at the Armory at 7:15 PM sharp. captain A. L. McCurdy commends Colonel Goodison for his long service to militia work and preparation of well drilled forces.
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DeKalb
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McCaulley Opens New Place of Business
McCaulley opens a new place of business at Fourth Street crossing as traffic spot repairs continue. Workmen started repairs this morning and aim to complete the job soon.
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Lusiasi
Fourth Street Crossing Repairs and Local Barber Shop Opens
McCauley, long connected with DeKalb business districts, opens a barber shop in the Arlington hotel’s lower rooms while Fourth Street Crossing undergoes repairs. The move marks continued local business activity amid ongoing street work.
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DeKalb
Marguerite Clark in Out of Clear Sky at Princess theater
Marguerite Clark stars in Out of Clear Sky tonight at the Princess theater with a strong supporting cast. Mrs. Adam Haish has returned from Galenburg and travels with Mrs. Ellen McDonald who will spend months there with her son. Illinois weather forecast: generally fair tonight and Friday, with light rain or snow possible in the north, warmer in the east and south, colder tonight.
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Clear Sky
Princess Theater
Marguerite
Adam Haish
Galenburg
Ellen McDonald
Illinois
Windows of Stores Ready for Christmas
Shop windows downtown show this years Christmas decor with busy decorators and new features. Patriotic colors and red green trees attract shoppers as stocks tempt even those with slim purses.
Exchange Thrift Stamps Plan Given by Treasurer
The secretary of the treasurer orders thrift stamps be exchanged after December 31, 1978 into War Savings certificates series of 1918 or other series upon payment of the required amount, or protected to safeguard thrift stamp holders.
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Trury
Briton Plans Seal to Keep Fleet at Sea
London reports serious naval news with Empress of Britain and Adriatic bound for New York with American soldiers aboard. Also details discharge plans for 100000 navy personnel, Allied advances in Europe and shifts in governance of railways and shipping. Churchill pledges naval supremacy and possible nationalization moves as talks on an armistice extend.
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Evening Standard
Glass Named to Place of M that M'Adou Today
Carter Glass of Virginia was nominated to be secretary of the treasury and sent to the senate by the White House. Glass, speaking in brief terms, said it would be presumptuous to comment before confirmation and expressed little enthusiasm. His friends expect the position, while he indicated he anticipated it. House members reacted with applause as the news circulated.
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Carter Glass
Virginia
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Senate
Glass
Sidelined Cops Trim News as Officer Rowe Rests
Police brief notes Officer Sid Rowe is ill and Officer Karl Morris also sick leaving the paper light on law action. The item signals no arrests or major police activity for the period, reflecting a slow night for local law enforcement reporting.
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Karl Morris
Sid Rowe
New Version of Death of the Russian Imperial Family
An Unned Press dispatch from Amsterdam reports a fresh account quoting the former czar’s valet. He recalls July 17 when the entire family was killed in the Ekaterinberg convent cellar, with the czarina dying in the czar’s arms and grand duchess Tatiana slain after initial wounds. The valets states the bodies were buried on the town’s edge and the grand dukes John, Igor and Sergius were killed at Perm.
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Canr
Ekaterinberg
Tatianna
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Igor
Sergius
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Two Car Men Off Due to Illness on Job
Two workers on the DeKalt Sycamore Electric project are absent due to sickness. Ralph Wittie has been ill for a day or two and today Nels Anderson cannot work.
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Ralph Wittie
Nels Anderson
Earthquake Kills Many in Chile Cities
Buenos Aires dispatch reports more than 100 dead after a four minute quake that wrecked Vallenar and nearly destroyed Copiapo in Chile. Bodies still buried in ruins. Copiapo a mining hub, capital of Atacama, while Vallenar sits about 50 miles southwest with a pop around 6,000.
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Copiapo
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Atacama
City workers debate sanitarium plans at state meeting
County board presidents and tuberculosis association heads from across the state met at Chicago state headquarters to discuss erecting sanitariums. Dr. M. D. Brown of De Kalb attended. The conference produced no formal plans, only idea sharing to guide future work.
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M. D. Brown
DeKalb
Kerosene Fire Fatal to Pekin Children
Two children died and a third was fatally injured when a kerosene can was tossed into a furnace fire at their Pekin home. The children, Allegra nine and Douglas three Becker, were left alone by their parents Walter and Mrs Becker while they travelled to Peoria. Robert Ferguson is reported alive but in critical condition.
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Walter Becker
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Robert Ferguson
Bardwell
Long Train of Cars Passes Through DeKalb City
A long train of stock cars, 8801 in number, passed through DeKalb this morning from Chicago. Pedestrians downtown watched the lengthy string, one of the longest seen in some time. Blue Lodge and all Masons in DeKalb are invited to a Royal Arch Masons banquet Friday at 6:30 p.m.
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DeKalb Business Men Off Duty for Illness
Several DeKalb business men have been off duty due to illness. Illiam Stingloss of the Buffalo Candy Kitchen has been sick a week but convalescing, while West Snyder has returned to his Smoke Shop after several days of illness.
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Buffalo Candy Kitchen
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Treasury Grants Greece Another Loan Today
United Press reports the treasury department approved a loan of 23,764,036 dollars to Greece, raising total credits to Greece to 29,554,036 dollars and to the allies to 8,220,340,702 dollars.
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Two Deaths In De Kalb Area Reported Today
A. W. House Civil War veteran died at 229 North Second Street after two weeks of illness due to pneumonia. He served as assistant surgeon in 1862, lived in Cortland, and had a large circle of friends before burial at Mound Rest Cemetery.
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North Second Street
Mr. House
Cortland
Columbia
New York
Sarah Harris
F. M. Rapalee
Elsie
Harry
Gladys House
M. L. Overton
Peter Marber
Clara Parker
Helmer
Nerces
Staged War Stamp Drive Marks Night Of Heroes
Four men with World War service join locals at a big Stamps Savings Drive event at the Armory. A military parade leads to a program presided by Mayor Wagley featuring Lt Col Harry Goodison, Lt Vaughn, Pvt Nelson, Sailor Barrett, Pvt Neuman, with speeches on war efforts and a reception after.
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H. L. McCurdy
Harry B. Goodison
5. J. Vaughn
Fort McHenry
Maryland
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United States Infantry
Roy Barrett
Navy
Joe Neuman
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FP. E. Wagley
B. B. Smiley
Army
Wagley
DeKalb Band
Barth City
W. W. Coulins
Sycamore
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Goodison
Company A
DeKalb
129Th Infantry
Vaughn
America
Lovett Resigns From Railroad Administration Post
Judge Robert S. Lovett resigns as director of the division of capital expenditures in the railroad administration. Director General McAdoo accepts the resignation, effective January 1.
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Pec
Robert S. Lovett
Division of Capital Expenditures
The
Railroad Administration
McAdoo
Daniels Seeks the Wireless for Nation
Washington government monopoly of all wireless in the United States and its possessions was advocated by Secretary of the Navy Daniels today.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Peru and Chili Must Be Good Says U S Government
United States officials press Peru and Chili to resolve differences. The call urges cooperative relations and peaceful handling of disputes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts. Robert Ferguson is listed with a contact phone number for further information.
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