Poincaire Welcomes Wilson in Historic French Address
United Press reports President Wilson spoke in Paris at the Elysee on foreign soil, stressing eternal principles of right and justice. He praised American troops and pledged sustained support for Allied aims, while President Poincare welcomed the visit and anticipated showing Wilson authentic documents on military plans for France.
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Red Cross
Local Manager Plans New City Movie House
A local manager is moving to build a magnificent new movie theatre in the city. Plans have been drawn and a deal is near completion with an official announcement expected once the contract is awarded.
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the Chronicle
Sie
Christmas Program Planned by First Lutheran Choir
The choir of the First Lutheran church prepares a Christmas program to be performed at the church on Sunday evening December 12. The church will sing the anthem Brightest and Best of the Sons of the Morning by Whitney Coomb, accompanied by organ violin and harp, and the cantata The.
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Neil Annas
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Death of Mrs Rus Mise Is Reported In Wisconsin
Mrs Wager receives word that her mother Mrs Rus Mise died at her Wisconsin home after an illness of some duration. The elder Mrs Mise was ill for some time and funeral arrangements will be made in due course.
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Store Will Remain Gwen Evenings Now Legiinines
City stores will stay open in the evenings through Christmas with plans dubbed the open season. Merchants have cut daylight hours to save fuel, keeping late hours except on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Mercha
Vikings to Elect Officers in Evening Meeting
The Vikings plan a business session to elect officers tonight. Private Oscar Nelson, recently wounded and shelled, remains home ill with shell shock but shows improvement and hopes for a speedy recovery as his furlough nears ending. Sergeant Evans Peterson, from Camp Raritan, returns home after muster activities.
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Nelson
Armistice Extended and German Political Moves
Reports from Berlin and Basel detail resignations in the German government and a January 6 national assembly election. Armistice talks with Marshal Foch proceed in Treves while armistice terms extend to January 17. Germany seeks early peace negotiations amid famine concerns.
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Illness Delays Bishop Anderson Visit to St Pauls
Bishop Anderson of Chicago cannot attend tomorrow at St Pauls church and the parish house function and evening service are postponed. Rev Cleon Bigler will conduct the two morning services as previously announced.
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Resolution Opposes League of Nations Involvement
A U S House resolution declares Congress should not back a league that would require the United States to aid in settling European disputes. Introduced by Representative Husted of New York in Washington on December 14.
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New York
Lights Were Out Before Accident Says Owner
Mr. Duffey of North Second Street says the recent accident report is incorrect. He claims the lighting system failure caused the crash and that street lights had not been working, marking the first time his machine lights were out after dark.
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Duffey
North Second Street
Jaffey
University of Illinois to Muster Out Corps Members
The university bulletin states all students in the Army Training Corps are to muster out by December 21. It notes pay inequality due to army registration issues, with some members receiving five to six times more than others, and the university seeks remedy. Most DeKalb boys were to muster on the 21st.
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University of Illinois
Students Army Training Corps
DeKalb
Spickerman Elected President of Dentists Group
At a Fox Niver Dental association meeting in Aur o Dr Spickerman was elected president and secretary treasurer. DeKalb friends expressed pleasure at his selection noting his long standing active interest in the group.
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Fox Niver Dental Association
Auro
Spickerman
DeKalb
Spickermen
Hamilton Must Stay and Yanks Cross the Rhine
Governor Lowden denied Bert Hamilton a pardon or commutation for the 1914 rape conviction and his Joliet prison term. Frank Russ also faced denial of a pardon for burglary. Across the Rhine, American troops crossed near Coblenz under drizzly, low light with four bridges used and Ehrenbreitenstein taken.
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Mexicans Planned Revolt to Topple Carranza, US Remains Neutral
Government agents in El Paso disclose a plot to overthrow the Carranza government in Mexico. Factions except the Villistas signified approval if the United States stayed neutral. Many high officials are named in the plan.
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United Press
el Paso
Texas
Mexico
Villistas
United States
Scouts Host Pine Meeting At Fish House
Scouts held a meeting at a fish house with weenies coffee apples and chocolate. Scoutmaster C L Bigler outlined the year ahead and planned another meeting for new members. All boys wishing to join should report to Scoutmaster Bigler.
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Meacham Requisition Papers Filed in Springfield
Governor Lowden authorized requisition papers for Earl Meacham from Woodford county Illinois to Eureka on charges of burning a schoolhouse. Meacham's home is listed as Peoria Illinois and the action follows Meacham's return from Town to county custody.
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United Press
Springfield
Lowden
Woodford County
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Eureka
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Peoria
Jinx Worries Travelers on Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th reduced travel as the Sterling passenger train, normally crowded, arrived with several near misses and anxious travelers. The incident caused worry among people who usually travel.
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Sterling
DeKalb High Opens Season With Promising Loss
DeKalb High fell to Mt. Morris 2 to 13 in the opening game. Three freshmen saw their first varsity action, with Leslie at center Henning Teenniges forward Pooler and Stermier as guards delivering the early spark for what may be a strong season.
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Stermier
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Police Seek Delirious Missing Man Across East Lincoln Highway
Police spent the afternoon searching for a delirious foreign man who fled his home this noon. He is ill and fully dressed, last seen heading toward the Cottontown region along East Lincoln Highway. officers have not located him by 3 PM and continue the search.
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Lincoln Highway
Cottontown
Minute Men to Demobilize After War Drives
Four minute men nationwide prepare to demobilize at unknown date as plans shift from theater speeches on What Have We Won to assisting with the Red Cross Christmas roll call next week. Closing tributes, if any, will occur after Christmas.
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Red Cross
Manager Hummell to Assume District Post
C. W. Hummell of Great American Stores selected district manager and will move to Kawanee Jil to begin his new duties. Miss Berenice Bates, formerly with Great American Stores, will relocate there to work. Colleagues here regret his departure.
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Kawanee
Jil
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Mr. Hummell
James Darnell Recovers After Serious Operation
Inquiring friends report James Darnell is gaining nicely at Rochelle Hospital after undergoing a serious operation early this week.
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James Darnell
Rochelle Hospital
Darnel
Ex-Crown Prince says Wilhelm lacks royal pull
In an interview published in Handlesblatt the ex-Crown Prince claims Kaiser Wilhelm II has far less influence than many believe, reflecting on power dynamics in post monarchical Europe. The remarks come from Amsterdam dispatch dated December 14.
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Wilson Arrives in Paris to Buoyant Welcomes
President Wilson reached Paris at 10 01 am amid roaring guns and cheering crowds. President and Mrs Poincare greeted the visitors and rode in carriages as vast crowds lined the route amid mounted guards and cheering voices. British papers welcomed his Europe trip and Clemenceau hailed his Paris reception.
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Officer Killed in Air Service at Metz
Lieut Kaye Ogelvie son of Rev David Ogelvie pastor in Sandwich formerly of Ohio was killed in an accident at Metz on November 29. A brother Dr Normal Ogelvie of Sandwich received the news yesterday. Another letter said the armistice had been signed and all were well. It is believed he was flying and crashed his own aeroplane.
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David Ogelvie
Presbyterian Church
Sandwich
Ohio
Metz
Normal Ogelvie
Ogelvie
Schools to Close for Christmas New Year Recess
City schools and the Township High will close next Friday evening for holiday recess. The vacation may end sooner if many days were missed due to flu, but no official announcement has been made. At Glidden school many pupils were absent yesterday afternoon and dismissed until Monday.
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Township
Glidden
Jitney Dance Night Notified at Local Shop Move
Notice indicates the Red Cross shop has moved to rooms above Blomquists' shoe store and will open for work at the new headquarters on Monday. Silent salesmen offered and 1s-Want ads.
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