08 Dec 1920
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1920
Page
1
Fragmented OCR reads like a crowded lettered page with scattered names and phrases about Malta. The jumbled text hints at a lively town scene with references to people, places, and events, but concrete details are unclear.
A large turnout at the local American Legion Post meeting last evening elected officers for the coming year. Commander is Harry B. Goodison, re elected vice commander Harry Olson, adjutant William F. Eisenburz, and master at arms L. Leonard. H. D. Fisk declines adjutant post. Installation to follow. Fisk praised for reorganizing post business. Woman’s Auxiliary supper slated for Armory Saturday night. many members expected.
A Cook County spelling contest and related program are set for Friday at the high school. Parents and teachers organize events including readings, music, and a spell down as preparations continue for the constitutional convention referendum.
The article notes a major water shortage in the city pond used for ice skating. With scant water, only 20 to 30 skaters may use the pond, far below the 260 people it hosted a decade ago, threatening the winter pastime unless a large water influx occurs soon.
The city council met in regular session last evening and approved routine bills for payment. After brief discussions about aid proposals, no further items were finalized and the next meeting is expected to address them.
The winter term at the normal school reports over 220 students enrolled with 71 boys the highest male count the school has ever had This strong male turnout fuels athletic prospects and the basketball team is expected to be a strong contender this season.
United Press reports London officials and Sinn Fein leaders tout peace possibilities as negotiations advance. Emissaries claim offers are on the table and Arthur Henderson’s mission to Ireland may see cabinet action today. Industrial improvements and railway workers aiding munitions movement buoy hopes, while Sinn Fein dismisses talks and calls for arrests or surrender.
A severely deformed 18 year old Joliet girl, Mary Zem bek, who spent years in a cellar, is slated for a pioneering monkey gland transplant in the neck. Surgeons Dr Bernard Klein of Joliet and Dr Sizmund Krumholz of Chicago will perform the first such procedure tomorrow morning at the American hospital in Chicago.
Authorities issue warrants targeting bootleggers and violators in theValetead area as part of a broader crackdown on illegal production and distribution of liquor. Police and detectives prepare to raid suspected dens and seize contraband and equipment.
The freighter Sunberry was afire south of San Pedro, California and racing for the port after a wireless message from the vessel early today.
Governor Cox announced he would recommend Senator elect Frank E Willis of Ohio to fill the unexpired term after President Harding's resignation. Willis would become Harding's successor if appointed to finish the term.
A mail plane on the Omaha mail route was forced to land beside a road near Kaneville due to engine trouble. The pilots and aircraft were not injured. Mechanics expected it could resume flight early this afternoon.
President elect Harding returned to Washington and outlined plans for a rapid first term with conferences on cabinet selection, international relations, and a legislative program. He signaled a special session of Congress in March to clear policy work before summer.
John Willers a 30 year old former army captain was arrested on desertion charges and told army officials he served as a German spy enlisted in the American army to betray U S troops in France. He was recognized by a lieutenant who had served under him in the 48th infantry.
Will Rogers appears at the Princess in his latest success Jes Call Me Jim. Performances 7:30 and 10 cents. The minister’s line about Will Rogers sparked laughter and the crowd invited others to see the show tonight.
DeKalb band plans a benefit concert and after party at the Armory ballroom to raise funds for equipment and expenses. The program includes America March Vici Vidi Vici Overture Queen of Autumn and several solos plus a ten piece orchestra for the dance following the concert.
Indianapolis December 8 plans for formation of a $100,060,600 export corporation under the Esch law were announced by William D. Bomb of the Guarantee Trust Company of New York. The law provides capital for ten times $100,000,000.
Mrs Muriel MacSwiney testifies before a commission in Washington recounting the hunger strike that led to her husband’s death. She thanks the commission for its work and says she carries out a purpose for which America entered the war.
Three men in a limousine abducted a small Italian boy after he ran from a Min feels school yard. The boy, son of a poor Italian farmer, vanished with no clue left behind. Ransom is considered unlikely by authorities.
Two people died and 23 were hurt when two Akron Ravenna cars collided at a crossing two miles west of Ravenna this afternoon. A signal mistake is reported as the probable cause of the wreck.
Bridgeport outlines a project to build a 173 foot smokestack steel point power plant capable of supplying electricity to every factory in the city. The 250 feet square facility will use barges to deliver coal and automatic systems to handle fuel and ash into the sound.
Sacramento report details Ruth Walker Hamon alleging Frank L Hamon paid his wife to live apart in Chicago and that Jake Hamon and Clara Smith Hamon plotted to facilitate her marriage and cover motives amid a murder case involving J L Hamon. She claims the telegram hinted at crossing money and a man sent to Mexico.
Washington officials report the Senate agriculture committee chaired by Senator Gronna will delay action on the war finance corporation resolution until tomorrow. Treasury Secretary Houston proposes a broad tax program to raise about 2 billion dollars over two years, including higher income taxes, new corporate taxes, and cuts to consumer levies.
A massive blaze of unknown origin swept through a central area of Texas city causing extensive damage estimated at a million dollars. Fire crews battled the flames as residents reported heavy smoke and rapid spread. No injuries were listed in the early report.
B C Cook visited Shabbona in the afternoon after word of his father. The elder Mr Cook had a slight stroke last evening and his condition caused considerable alarm. Jack Cook of this city is also a son.
A Fifth Avenue bus overturned today in New York, killing chauffeur Frank Collins and injuring 11 passengers. The accident was reported by United Press as the city investigates the cause.
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