09 Dec 1920
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
1
A heated discussion centers on a tax revision measure linked to lodge authority and peace proposals. Supporters argue immediate measures aid public order, while opponents warn against hasty policy changes impacting commerce and federal relations. The debate touches on congressional roles and potential state actions.
United Press reports Reverend Corne lius Bensel who had been missing since November 11 returned to Passaic New Jersey joining his Netherlands Reformed church. He apologized for a mistake and handed in his resignation as pastor. Also reported is the return of Miss Trina Nannenberg who disappeared with him. Benjamin Bensel, one of his eight children, said God brought his father home.
Savings checks issued by Pourth Street Bank are described in faded text with illegible details. The notice mentions check amounts and dates but the OCR is garbled, leaving unclear totals or recipients.
Scouts report progress on a seal sale drive with activities at local events. The effort aims to raise funds for troop needs and community projects, showing steady engagement from members and supporters.
California Congressman Kahn denounces Japanese agitators and calls for firm action against Japanese labor and immigration in wartime policy. He argues for a strict ban on Japanese workers and asserts war with Japan is not feared, urging unity and vigilance across states to protect American interests.
Fragmented OCR text notes slim prospects for Ireland, no trace of escaped Malta robber and Walter Olinger. Mentions a man accused of attempting to rob Sours and O'Bnen foxtage et Malta, police inquiries, government actions, and parliamentary remarks.
Washington reports farmers demand emergency legislation to shield prices and boost exports, urging revival of the war finance Corporation. Treasury and Houston oppose blanket tariffs, noting shifts in foreign commerce and heavy farm export debt totaling billions.
Leaders from 40 states gathered in Chicago to form a $100 million Mammoth Export Corporation to finance foreign trade. The group aims to expand American foreign commerce using lines approved by the American Bankers Association under the Lodge act, with two days of sessions starting tomorrow. John S. Drumm of San Francisco spoke on restoring credit facilities to save America’s foreign trade.
A brief dispatch from Lucerne Switzerland dated December reports that Premier Anallis sent a message stating the plebiscite results prove Greek attachment to the monarch and not an invitation for Constantine to return to Greece. The item notes the atmosphere of national sentiment and the cautious tone of the communication.
The American Legion at DeKalb hosts a Saturday banquet at the Armory with Legion members and Legion Auxiliary women arranging a meal of fruit cocktail roast chicken cabbage salad and pie. Invitations extend to all former soldiers sailors and marines in the DeKalb post.
United Press reports Ardmore Oklahoma December wire to El Paso Sheriff to aid in apprehending Clara Hamon, linked to the death of Jake L. Hammon, oil man and politician. Lawyer S A Coskly says surrender is best as public opinion favors her and a $500,000 bond is pledged if she turns herself in.
United Press report from Geneva notes friction at the League of Nations session as Honorio Paes Tedon resigns as vice president of the assembly and Argentina withdraws its delegation. The assembly also contemplates compellents notice and debates over old versus new diplomacy, with Canadian delegate Rowell pushing European diplomacy and French delegates cited as particularly hard.
Senator Harding moves to fulfill campaign pledges and work today in Marion Ohio. He intends to call on Republican women and prominent Democrats for counsel on the league of nations question. Among Democrats, Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, Wilson's former Senate spokesman on the peace treaty, is expected to be summoned.
The American Legion launches a Christmas fund for wounded and disabled soldiers in hospitals. A DeKalb post committee will collect donations of 25 dollars, soliciting factories, schools, churches and other groups. Funds aid hospital comfort, entertainments, and clothing through winter.
Herbert Hoover chairs the European relief council which appeals to the American public for 33 million dollars to aid 3.5 million starving and undernourished children in eastern and northern Europe. Ten million is designated for medical relief and the rest for food, with eight organizations coordinating the effort.
United in Chicago reports L L Winters, director of the Chicago Board of Trade, argues that home bread making could lower bread prices. He notes wartime demand for bakers bread and higher baker labor costs, urging housewives to use cheaper flour to stabilize wheat prices and cut costs.
Mrs. V. A. Glidden, long troubled by neuralgia, is much better today after a week of serious illness. Friends had feared for her health, but reports say she is likely to continue improving and may be able to be out soon.
Mrs Niles Clausen has been ill for months and was taken to Kaukesha Springs hospital for mud bath treatments. Mr Clausen and son Niles accompanied her, but Niles returned the same evening.
Arguments on Victor Berger, Milwaukee socialist, facing a 20 year sentence for alleged espionage act creation, began in the Supreme Court late today. The case centers on Berger’s wartime actions and legal challenges to his conviction.
L. J. Kessel of the state department of constabulary visits DeKalb to enlist volunteers for crime raids. About thirty DeKalb men may be sworn in to assist regular police. rewards apply for recovered stolen cars. The force cooperates with police and federal agencies, with war era raids against thief gangs.
President J Stanley Brown of the local Normal school delivered the principal address at the Kiwanis luncheon in Aurora. He discussed Our Greatest Educational Need as one of the nation's leading authorities on the topic. The large meeting welcomed Blanchard Calendar salesmen visiting for their annual convention at Hotel Aurora.
The Boy Scout troop will attend a Bird lecture at the Methodist church next Monday evening. All members who can go should report to Scoutmaster Spickerman before the event. Financially embarrassed scouts may report for aid to attend.
Laverne Carlsen of Steamore won second prize for the best essay. The work describes vividly school life and the benefits of writing. The essay was judged at the state fair school contest in August overseen by State Superintendent of Schools.
Work on Sycamore road advances with crews finishing in DeKalb township and moving into Cortland and Sycamore townships. The project uses crushed rock and a fine inset of westone to create a smoother, better prepared highway surface as completion nears.
All children in Shabbona and Lee are being vaccinated for smallpox as an outbreak exists. No one is seriously ill and the danger of a real epidemic is very small due to widespread prior vaccination.
United Press reports the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Memphis Southwestern investigation expect freight rate revisions in 1921. They conclude Mississippi river water competition no longer justifies lower river-point rates than interior points, extending deadlines to March 1, June 1 and December 1, 1921 for readjustment.
Frank Rechman, two miles west of DeKalb, reported an attempted car theft from his farm early yesterday morning. He suspects the escaped Walter Olimeer, but no alarm sounded as the switch was tampered with and the thief failed to start the engine. The incident remains under investigation.
A garbled local notice promotes a Tom Mix show titled The Unmtamed TM at the Princess in DeKalb during December 1928. It mentions three figures a horse and a doctor and hints at a community event with names like Jose Sosa referenced in a planning note.
The Odd Fellows defeated the Moose by 8 points to climb to second place. The Moose lost to Berd feck as Elks lead with a strong position. next game date is to be announced.
United Press dispatch from Springfield reports delegates reached a compromise on Supreme Court representation, giving Cook County two of seven judges while downstate districts were reapportioned to five. the convention adjourned to September 18, 1921, after hours of negotiations.
The road to Chicago remains open except for a bridge out at Maywood and a seven mile gap between Elburn and Geneva. Isrine cement work on that stretch has not started this year but may resume next. The reed block is in good condition with no danger, and cement traffic could resume there.
Early morning crowds watched a Velie car towing two large Republic trucks, with a disabled Velie car aboard the carriage. George Von Decker contract hauling company of Clinton owned the vehicles. Thor left Clinton yesterday. trucks broke down one after another and were brought to DeKalb for repairs.
In Sycamore the town places a Christmas tree in the usual public spot. Some residents think merchants should fund it, while others argue volunteers can cover the cost. A Christmas band dance with a ten piece orchestra is planned for tonight.
Event notice listing a program starting at 86 oclock with tickets costing five cents. Tickets on sale at Stillscrec k Store and Lewis Palmer's music store, featuring performers including HM Parze vielmn solo ist Herbert Caerleon Bess Sala Maree Winch Panix.
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