Wilson may make trip again if peace not signed
President Wilson aboard the USS George Washington is en route to Paris with the peace mission. If the treaty is not signed before the March session of Congress, he would return to the United States and likely make a second voyage to France. Salutes from Portuguese and U.S. ships accompany the journey as Wilson and Mrs. Wilson view land after a week at sea. A dinner will be hosted aboard for French and Italian ambassadors and other key officials.
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United Press
U.S. S
George Washington
D. C
Wireless Vie
Paris
Wilson Migrarch
George Washton
Congress
Wilson
United States
France
Azores
Washington
Pont de Cada
Jusserant
Celere
Lansing
Henry White
United
Femps
London
Rome
America
DeKalb County Court Hears Scrap Iron Case and Foreclosures
The DeKalb County Circuit Court convened with Judge Irwin presiding. A jury trial addressed the delivery of 21 tons of scrap iron allegedly contracted for but not delivered as prices rose. Additional orders included Manley vs Manley, Terwilliger vs Nieminen appeal, Holahan vs Morse foreclosure with judgment vacated, and Rowe vs Gurler mortgage foreclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Mansfield Ace
Margaret F. Manley
PF. Terwilliger
E. Nieminen
T. J. Holahan
Pred A. Morse
Robert Rowe, Sr
George H Gurler
Wilson Cannot Talk With Land By Wireless
Telegram from Washington reports that the George Washington is not in wireless contact with the land and that all messages will be relayed from France. No messages were received from the ship yesterday. President Wilson will arrive in Rome at 11:00 a.m. on December 22 and will be the guest of King Emanuel for a treaty.
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Washington
J. C
Dee
George Washington
United States
France
Ronn
Italy
Wilson
Rome
Emanuel
Colvins Return Home From Indiana Auto Accident
George Colvin and his son George Jr. have returned home from Indiana after an automobile accident. The elder Colvin is able to be up and conveyed from the Sterling home by stretcher with ambulance meet at the train. The younger Colvin can walk and is expected to recover quickly.
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George Colvin
George, Jr
Indiane
Colvin
Sterling
DeKalb Man Sent to Panama for New Assignment
B W Lindgren formerly of DeKalb has been sent to Panama to manage a department of a major typewriter company. He formerly worked for Fisk garage in DeKalb and earned the nickname the Ford man. He left New York last Saturday and his wife will join him in Panama.
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DeKalb
Panama
B. W. Lindgren
Bowie
Fisk @arage
Ford
New York
Farmers Institute Held at Elva with Noted Speakers
The farmers institute took place in Elva yesterday with lecturers A W Brayton and Hon Pervie addressing large audiences. John Shanes resumes duties after a period of illness.
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Farmers’ Institute
Elva
A W. Brayton
Hon. Pervie
Gompers to Testify in Senate Welfare Probe
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, will be among the first experts called by the Senate committee on munition and labor in its inquiry into industrial welfare. Senator Kenyon announced the investigation's backing by the federation and that a resolution authorizing study of unemployment disability insurance and a national minimum wage was approved.
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Caltet Press
Wiehingson
D. C
Brooklyn Gas Blast Not Bad Says Report
A United Press report from Tokyo dated December 4 says the U S flagship Brooklyn was damaged but not seriously after an explosion aboard the ship. Several sailors were injured and six men were reported killed, according to Washington navy department information.
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Brooklyn
United Press
Japan
Dee 4
Sion
Navy Department
Washington
Well Known Woman Dies at Home on Sherman Place
Mrs William Wallis dies after a long illness at 12 10 this morning. Born Ellen Beaumont in Mexi co England on March 14 1850 she married William Wallis on June 6 1870. They moved to the United States in 1842 and had twelve children with several surviving. Funeral services at her home Sunday at two and at Consreeation jab church at 2 49. Interment at Fairview cemetery.
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Sherman Place
Wiliam Wallis
Wallis
Mexicro
England
Younr
Congestional Church
William Wallis
United States
Ench
Josey
Sen Praneton
Cal
Jk We Tiam
Olderdale
Wacht
Anna Shepley
Chi
Chares Hindertsmore
Arthur Eve
Cred
Altea
Esther Beneeke
Chicago
Hare Shith
Mise Elizabath
City
Theos Renament
Ars
Marces
Sieh Seaghore
Vesmo
Rugland
Theer
Mra Wallis
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Consreeation
More Troops Coming Home on Every Day
The Mercy arrived with 396 wounded troops after two days’ delay due to rough seas. Washington reports the Martha Washington discharged December 9, with 110 officers and 1,656 men, plus 529 wounded and sick, and 5 casuals, listing units 38th division, 116th artillery, and 118th field units among others.
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Tasted Prem
New York
N. Y
Mercy
Washington
D. C
Martha Washington
116Th Artillery
118Th Field Artillery
Constance Talmadge in The Lesson at Princess Tonight
Tonight the Princess presents Constance Talmadge in The Lesson a latest success. Adults 15e kids 1e with war taxes total Le.
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Constance Talmadge
Jher
Indemnity debate and Maple Park death mystery
A United Press roundup reports Germany’s postwar indemnity stance, Wilson’s peace principles, and Lloyd George’s position on conscription. It also covers the death of Thomas Conlin in Maple Park, suspected not self-inflicted, with neighbors baffled by the lack of motive or enemies.
Big Fleet for Our Country Is Suggested
Admiral Badger told the house naval affairs committee that America should build a fleet equal to any country by 1425. He warned that without ships the United States would have fought alone and faced a potentially fatal position.
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United Trees
Washington, D. C
America
Badger
House Naval Affairs Committee
United States
Services for Allen Hinds Held Yesterday
Funeral services for the late Allen Hinds were held yesterday afternoon from the home of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Hinds. Fr. M. Webster gave a comforting talk. The Masonic service at the grave featured George Nall of Chicago and Dr. Colfax Schuyler. Numerous moral offerings were locally lovely.
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Allen Hinds
Sarah Hinds
Hinds
Swayor
FR. M. Webster
George Nall
Chicago
Colfax Schuyler Tharee
Captain Wright Returns Home From Camp Sheridan
Captain H. G. Wright arrived in town today from Camp Sheridan Alabama on a furlough that he hopes will become a muster out order He says he has had a wonderful army experience and is glad to be home though health conditions in camps and in the army are much improved.
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H. G. Wright
Camp Sheridan
Alabama
Wright Jis Fookine
Honor Week in Stamp Work Approaches Start
Chairman Smiley announces next week as Honor Week to fulfill Suls quota of war sayings families. A special push aims to clean up old pledges and secure new ones in sufficient numbers to fix the citywide situation. DeKalb trails in this effort and the township record should be raised.
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Smiley
DeKalb
May Release Captain Kane From Service
John P. Kane may be released from army service soon per orders from the surgeon general. Medical officers with one year or more in service have first call on release. Mrs. Kane is in the cast. no word has been received locally from Captain Kane about his future plans.
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John P. Kane
Surgeon General's Office
Kane
Captain Kane
John Dunn Taken From DeKalb to Chicago Hospital
John Dunn, DeKalb's oldest businessman, has been ill for weeks. He was moved to Augustana Hospital in Chicago for treatment and possible operation, though a decision will wait on affirmation and further tests.
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John Dunn
DeKalb
Chicago
Augustana Hospital
Dunn
Northwestern Flu troubles hit freight office staff
Northwestern reports widespread flu illness among workers with many off duty at the freight office. night ticket man Jackson contracts the flu and several others were absent this week and last week, delaying operations.
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Northwestern
Northwestern Tion
Ed Jackson
Soldiers Cheer as En Route Home Repel Commandos Stop
Coaches of soldiers and sailors passing through the Northwestern line created a noisy stir on their way to camp. They cheered and yelled to announce their presence, bringing excitement to the town as they headed home to be mustered out.
Farmers Meet Today in Lee Township
Farmers meeting in Lee Township draws many farmers and women from farm communities. The event continues today with a gathering at Brush Point planned to close the series tomorrow.
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Lee Township
Lee
Brush Point
Private William Sanders Reported Wounded in Action
Private William L. Sanders Jones of Camp Grant has been reported seriously wounded in France after years of front line service including repeated “over the top” assaults. His mother Mrs. Kane fears a possible error in the message and hopes for a less severe injury.
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William L. Sanders Jones
J. Kane
Moriarty to Sell Farm Near Batavia At Public Auction
John Moriarty announces a large auction of his 62 acre farm located near Batavia, about miles east of North Aurora. The property includes a barn and outbuildings, 160 fruit trees, and is expected to draw many bidders. PD J O'Brien of Maple Park will be the auctioneer.
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John Moriarty
North Auror
Bat ‘Avia
PD. J. O'Brien
Maple Park
Licenses to Marry Issued to Couples in County
County Clerk Henderson issued marriage licenses in the past days with couples from Sandwich Malta and DeKalb. Couples include Albert August Esemann 11 with Lillian M Will Kenning 27 from Sandwich and Karl Sich 21 with Graeve Jarobs 21 from Malta. Frank Kinner 44 of Sandwich wed Emma Basler 45 of Chicago.
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Henderson
DeKalb
Albert August Esemann
Sandwich
Lillian M. Will Kenning
Karlsich
Malta
Graeve Jarobs
Peteas
Mary Mkus
Frank Kinner
Emma Basler
Chicago
President’s arrival at Brest aboard the George Washington
United States forces prepare a grand naval welcome at Brest as the George Washington nears port 600 miles out. President Wil pon is expected ashore between one and three o clock tomorrow as French officials and a long line of U S warships line the harbor for the ceremonial tribute.
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United
Margaret Wilson
Admiral Abe
Admiral Mayo
Pennsylvania
Admiral Simm
Wyoming
George Washington
Washington
Hoodoo Ball at Armory Friday Night
Readable notes reference Hoodoo Ball at the Armory on Friday the 13th. A line mentions Ferguson offering hardwood suitable for cook stove or furnace fuel at 50 cents per hundred, though the fragment ends abruptly.
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Armory
Ferguson
Inquest Held for George Marriell at Nelson Parlors
The inquest into the death of George Marriell, who died yesterday, concluded that the fatality was accidental due to gas leakage. Clarence Harriell of Leland was located as a relative. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at two o'clock at the Nelson undertaking parlors with burial to follow locally.
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George Marriell
Nelson
Mrs Archbold Wedded Today to Ohio Judge
United Press reports Mrs Annie Archbold widow of John D. Archbold former Standard Oil president wed Judge Charles W. Dustin of Dayton Ohio. The couple will reside in Thomasville Georgia where the bride has a country home. She inherited 12 million dollars from Archbold.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
Annie Archbold
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
Charles W. Dussin
Dayton
Ohio
Dustin
Thomasville
Archbold
Russian Takes His Life Over Chaos At Home
United Press reports Nicholai Semerenik, former commissioner of ways of communication under Kerensky, killed himself in New York amid chaotic conditions in It ja. He had been sent to study American race relations but resigned when Kerensky was ousted.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
Nicholai Semerenikof
Kerenusky
Kerensky
Johnson seeks light on Russian work in Senate resolution
Senator Johnson of California introduced a resolution demanding the State and War Departments furnish to the Senate all data illuminating the U S policy in Russia and the operations of American troops there. The measure seeks details on the rationale for troop presence, their activities, and casualty counts.
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Washington
Johnson
California
State
War Departments
United & S
Russia
Senate
Fire at Texts Farm Kills Four Children Near Terrell
A house fire near Terrell Texas in the early hours killed four children aged three to about twelve. Mr and Mrs Broad Anthony escaped in their night clothes with a surviving infant and an older daughter. Origin of the blaze is not known.
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My United Press
Terrell
Texas
Broad Anthony
Anthonys
Holland Refuses Extradition For Kaiser Without Treaty
The Hague Dec 12 Premier Beerenduck told the second chamber that the Kaiser abdicated on November 4 and arrived in Holland as a private individual. He argued Wilhelm is entitled to sanctuary and extradition will be refused unless a special treaty is concluded. No formal extradition demand has been made.
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Hague
Holland
Beerenduck
Wilhelm
Flu Wave Is Rising Across States Warns Surgeon General
Washington dispatch reports a marked rise in Spanish influenza cases prompting Surgeon General Blue to urge continued precautions. He warns the public that neglect will bring higher sickness and death. The worst conditions are in Pennsylvania Louisiana and the Pacific coast. Washington announces three physician classes from the army are released to aid domestic fight.
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Washington, D. C
Blue
Pennsylvania
Louisana
Pacific
Illinois
New Treasury Certificates Authorized for 500000
Treasury issues of indebtedness totaling 500000 were approved by Secretary Meadoo. The certificates will be dated December 19 and mature May 10, 1919. Mrs Burbank to display a gift line of framed and unframed pictures at the H W Prentice residence 226 West Lincoln Highway for a few days. Mr and Mrs Frank Wright move to 217 South Third Street.
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Vvitey
Washington
Treasury
Meadoo
Frank Wright
Country
South Third Street
Miners Elect Hayes Again as Their Leader in W A Historic Returns
Indianapolis Dec 12 Frank J Hayes has been re elected president of the United Mine Workers of America by a 60 000 majority according to first returns from the Tuesday election These figures also indicate the reelection of John Lewis as vice president and William Green as secretary treasurer
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Indianapolis
Ind
Frank J. Hayes
United Mine Workers of America
John Lewis
William Green
Private Peat Himself in Photoplay from Famous Book
A theater photoplay adaptation titled Private Peat Himself appears featuring the famed character from the book Private Peat. The piece is set to be shown next Monday highlighting the popular title and celebrity appeal.
Ebert Gets the Guard Will Help Cause
Amsterdam reports Bolsheviks control Brunswick and a washwoman now education minister. The Red Guard quarters in the royal palace as entente troops may police Berlin. Prussian guards rally to Ebert. War widows and workers join Bolshevism. many illegitimate children cited. Merchants plan Anglo American trade talks. occupation of German towns nearly finished. Spartacists and Ebertians arm while factions face Bolshevik money accusations.
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Cologne
Germany
Entente
Berlin
Washington
Copenhagen
Denmark
Ebert
National Assembly
Prussia
London
England
Zurich
Switzerland
Spartacusians
Ebertians
Ebert and Haase
Spartacus
Paul Stegmier Visits Here From East Field
Paul Stegmier of the 358th Aero Squadron at Hazelhurst Field New York is home on a furlough due to his father Charles Stegmier illness at Lincoln hospital Rochelle. He is accompanied by Mrs E A Hanger of Chicago visiting her father. Charles Stegmier had a relapse but is more comfortable this morning. Mrs H O Whitmore of Sycamore road is mending from a broken hip after a fall in September and is able to be about her home.
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Charles Palmester Anderson
Episcopal Diocese of
Chicago
St. Paul’s Church
Son of the Holy Communion
A. m
Byensong
Anderson
DeKalb
Church of St. Paul
Top Anderson
Sunday Evening Club
Christendom
Commission On the World Confer Nce of Faith and Order
Paul W. Stegmier
358Th Aero Squadron
Hazelhurst Field
New York
Charles Stegmier
Lincoin
Rochelle
E. A. Hangar
Stegmier
H. O. Whitmore
Sycamore Road
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Moriarty
Batavia
Harriell
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