07 Dec 1920
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1920
Page
1
A brief note highlights crucial business items on today's final page, signaling key market moves and corporate developments. It emphasizes timely signals for investors and readers seeking the day’s standout financial stories.
The program features Down Home and Own Home with showings at 7:30 and 8:15. Also on the bill are The Gumps Topics of the Day and music by the Princess Trio, per Chronicle want ads.
Sam Antonio reports say Clara Smith Hamon, wife of Ardmore millionaire Jake L Hamon, is fugitively sought in his death. Reports place her hiding 28 miles south of San Antonio before allegedly fleeing to Mexico. investigators dispute the claims and note she was in San Antonio ten days earlier.
Promotion details show proceeds from a Christmas seal sale aiding Red Cross tubercular care. The effort funds a tuberculosis sanatorium and treatment facilities, with patients benefiting from improved care and new equipment.
Reported chatter of a coal shortage faded as mild weather aided trade. Dealers indicate ample supplies remain and buyers should not panic despite earlier fears. Merchants note steady demand and prompt deliveries with no immediate disruption anticipated.
Detted Press reports from Geneva indicate the Argentine delegation plans to depart for home later in the week after the league session. The assembly rejected the Argentine amendment for now, directing it to the committee report at the next session.
The Lincoln highway cement road is now open west to Rochelle with no detours and extends to Elburn making a 32 mile stretch. The opening benefits city residents and those with relatives in Rochelle as tourists can travel the route toward Chicago without detours except for minor diversions.
Laying of the water drain for the Tuberculosis sanitarium is about complete and it is expected that this work will be done the latter part of this week. Work on this has moved ahead in fine shape due to good weather and the workmen have had. After completion the new drain for the Sisters' hospital will be laid, but city and workers are now fully occupied.
Fred Poffenberger and Orville Phillips were sent to Fort Leavenworth after pleading guilty to the Burlington railway robbery at Council Bluffs. Poffenberger, alleged mastermind, drew 18 years. Phillips received 15 years.
Arthur Henderson bearing the truce flag was to present Sinn Fein peace proposals to the British government. He had just returned from Ireland where he spoke with Sinn Fein leaders as intermediaries circulated messages. Authorities gave no peace declaration, but the atmosphere looked clearer. fighting would continue until any armistice. Government raids and Sinn Fein ambushes continued with arrests near Brandon and near the city hall, including a Sinn Fein elected member of parliament. Henderson hoped to meet Premier Lloyd George to set up a meeting.
The city street crew, two large wagons and four men, have spent days hauling refuse to the dump yard. This annual cleanup will leave streets in first class condition. Gutters were cleaned six weeks ago but recent rains washed leaves into streets and drains, requiring another pass.
Due to unforeseen circumstances T Mott Osborne cannot speak at the Normal auditorium this evening as planned. Many anticipated hearing of his adventures including seven days in state Prison at Auburn living the life of a criminal. A future appearance date may be arranged.
Arthur Bennett Smith, an American Express clerk in St Louis, vanished after a theft of 36 400 in liberty bonds from the local office. He was reportedly captured in Tone Washington and would be returned to St Louis. He admitted taking about 15 000 in bonds pawned for cash, citing gambling losses on horse races.
Beginning last night railroads raise fares by 20 percent with travel cost rising to 3.6 cents per mile. The article notes other living costs returning to normal after the war, while ticket prices from here to Chicago are recalled at $1.16 in earlier years.
Chicago December 7. Judge Alschuler granted limited wage increases to workers in the Packers dispute. Temporary raises totaling about five million dollars were approved for general plant workers and certain yard trades. A 5 percent increase up to 25 dollars retroactive to July 5, 1926, ends December. Electricians and sheet workers get a minimum of 61 cents hourly, machinery movers 57 1/2 cents.
Senator Harold C. Kessinger of Aurora will speak at eight about Moose Lodge work. The event includes life of Moose children slides and musical numbers by a local orchestra. Admission is free.
Poust state s attorney Cari Witkenses coroner James circuit clerk and CG Faxon county surveyor assumed office yesterday. Though not all from the county the men are well known here and received enthusiastic support from friends in the city as they begin their new duties.
The week ending December 4 reports higher shipments of grain with Corn at 366,000, Oats 57,000, Barley 815,000, and Rye 771,000. These figures reflect increased export activity across major cereals.
The DeKalb County Agricultural Association mill is progressing well but no flour is yet for sale as the product must season after milling. The plant is complete and once sales begin it will supply the city continuously.
Night school will open at the pod school on Thursday evening with sessions from 7 30 to 9 30. The school will meet on Tuesday and Thursday nights each week under principal John Montgomery and teachers B C Moher man Bena Peterson Mabel Gustafson Melva Nelson and Maude Nicholson.
Warren Baggs continues to improve and is not yet out of immediate danger. He can see friends briefly, and several DeKalb residents have visited him at Presbyterian hospital in Chicago while in the city.
City officials announce a regular council meeting this evening with routine business on the agenda. Only minor items are expected as the session proceeds with standard city affairs.
The House judiciary committee favorably reported a resolution repealing the war laws. Action may occur Friday, with the final enactment date treated as official termination. President Wilson urged Congress to pass a broad program of measures.
The Elks lead the standings by nearly 600 points over Knights of Pythias as three games loom tonight. Elks push to stay atop the list while rival teams seek higher positions in a tense crib match card.
A brief note says he was forced to forego a call game with senate friends and hopes to play before 4 10 pm before departing for Marion.
T. H. Crawford was arrested Sunday night for drunk and disorderly behavior and released after being fined and reprimanded. City charges were the only ones. the offense occurred while he was under the influence of liquor.
Mrs. Harder of Malta remains in fragile condition at her daughter Mrs. Fred Coombs home in this city after a third paralytic stroke about three months ago. Doctors say recovery is unlikely as she has hovered between life and death. Mrs. E. A. Shetter and her daughter traveled to Wheaton yesterday seeking further care.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.