Seal Sale Campaign Expands Across Counties
United Press reports coal production nearing normal as Lewis says transportation limits may lag. Illinois miners expect gradual restarts and Red Cross Seals drive under way with county directors and volunteers listed. The campaign emphasizes humanitarian value and high sale potential nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Drama Club
Orville Shipman
Aervisius City
W. A. Killmer
Edward Johnson
DeKalb
DeKalb Township
James E. Lewis
Jon Taylor
County Publicity
Szent, Vaughn and Destin J. Ma Maria
Phelp. Esmond
Frank McQueen
Genoa
A. T. Kohn
Elva
J. 0. Agnew
Carl Wilkinson
Clary
Elfred Clark
Kingston
Schrader
Cortland
C. BL Noble
Somonauk
Miss Penn 'Schrader
Kirkland
John McQueen
Lee
Robert Nowe
Sycamore
Fanny Rogers
Franklin Edwards
Staite Tuberculosis Association
White Plain
Oldest DeKalb Doctor H. A. York Dies at 75
DeKalb County mourns the death of Dr H A York veteran physician aged seventy five who practiced medicine for fifty three years and served in the Civil War as an intern in the medical corps He died from broncho pneumonia leaving a wife and long service to the DeKalb County Medical Society and pension board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb County
H. A. York
Shabbor
York
Byron, Til
J. M. Everett
City
Brown
Sycamore
DeKalb County Medical Society
Mercury Drops Again As Cold Wave Grips City
The thermometer fell to 10 degrees below zero this morning with a low at 7 am A sting wind persisted all day yesterday and strengthened overnight The mercury hovered near zero most of yesterday but sun eased the chill today Forecasts show similar conditions for the next 24 hours An official bulletin lists the weather as cold.
Joseph Glidden Sent Home After Serious Operation
Joseph Glidden, patient at Augustana hospital in Chicago for three weeks, was brought home yesterday with a physician and nurse present. Complications during the stay had placed his life in jeopardy at times, but he improved steadily after the crisis and is considered to be on the path to a complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Glidden
Augustana Hospit
Chicago
The Grey Horizon stars Ses sue Hayakawa in dramatic tale
Japanese actor Ses sue Hayakawa leads The Grey Horizon a virile screen drama set in the California mountains. Supporting players include Tsuri Aoki Bertram Grassley Eileen Percy and Andrew Robson with locations praised as fine. the film offers intelligent entertainment and a tragic ending. Performances 7:30 and 9:0 Adults 20 cents children 10 cents plus war tax.
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Sessue Hayakawa
Hayakawa
Tsuri Aoki
Bertram Grassley
Eileen Percy
Andrew Robson
California
Pathe
New Bureau for Disabled Men in Operation
A wartime notice instructs veterans disabled in service to contact the Bureau of War Risk Insurance in Washington DC. It urges earlier claims for compensation and free medical treatment until physical fitness is restored, noting many discharged in 1918 may be unaware of their rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Washington, D .c
Congress
Bureau of War At Insurance Ue
Odd Fellows District Meet Attended by Lodges From Region
The Sycamore lodge prepares to host the district meeting with DeKalb and Oslo counties represented. First degree conferred on candidates tonight while district deputy stand master election and a banquet follow the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Sycamore
DeKalb
Oslo
Train Service To Be Restored Says Official
The Chicago and Northwestern local agent W Allen received notice from the regional rail director that normal passenger service will resume Thursday morning. The order, effective 12 01 a m, follows permission from the national rail administration. Restoration covers all services suspended during the fuel period including Sterling wains. Disrupted schedules had caused travel difficulty ahead of the Christmas rush. Regular traffic is expected to ease handling and regulation concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Northwestern
W. Allen
Rail Administration
National Rail Administration
City Restores Normal Life as Coal Shortage Eases
DeKalb returns to normal operations after five carloads of coal arrived, lifting lights and heating restrictions. Stores and offices reopen, workers resume routines, and the district sees a pre holiday bustle as fuel supplies stabilize and non-essential industries gain limited coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
DeKalb
Lincoln Highway
Vessels Held Up By Big Storms Off Vineyard Haven
Three tugs and revenue cutters worked to refloat the steamers Lake Crystal Pairfield and North Wind after they ran ashore near Vineyard Haven Massachusetts. The coal laden Alice was bound from Norfolk to Boston when the incident occurred yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineyard Haven
Mass
United States
Lake Crystal
Pairfield
North Wind
Alice
Norfolk
Boston
Vaudeville Tonight at New Armory Theatre
Tonight at the New Armory theatre a Monday vaudeville bill features Pathe News from The Renown on board the Prince of Wales. Acts include Ferguson and Scott in comedy and song Madeline Batley Brooklyn Four Tom Linton and his Ten Girls Mack Sennett comedy and an eighteen person lineup with shows at 7 30 and 9 15. Adults 39c children 28c includes war tax.
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New Armory Theatre
Pathe New
Prince of Wales
Renown
Overture
New Armory Theatre Orchestra
Pathe News
Merguson
Scott
Madeline Batley
Brooklyn
Tom Linton
Mack Sennett
Reply to note on peace treaty ends in Germany conciliatory stance
In London and Washington dispatches, Germany's reply to the Allied note on the peace protocol is reportedly conciliatory, accepting the framework while seeking limits on reparations and reserving positions on the Scapa Flow incident. German technicians will discuss terms with the Allies as signaling readiness to sign. In Washington, John Met-leary, 14, is to be arraigned for killing Wallace Mulcare and wounding Lt. Walter Armstrong after a robbery attempt, with details of the crime and motive cited by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bs United Frese
Paris
Franece
Baron von Lissner
Paul Dutasta
Witth
Germany
von Lisener
United Press
Wasington, D
Dee
John Metleary
Hometesa
McHenry
St. Louis
Wallace W. Mu
Thomas Circle
Muileave
James Sheldon
Muleave
Sheldon
Mre
Mulcare
Accidental Shooting at Waterman Home
Miles Wilson, while unloading a shotgun, accidentally shot Wesley Breeding at his Waterman home. The blast struck Breeding on the left side of the head, with sixteen shot imbedded in the scalp. He was rushed to Waterman Hospital and is expected to recover. no action against Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Wilson
Wesley Breeding
Prenk
Watermn
Waterman Hospital
Young Wilson
Congress weighs limits on publication sizes over paper shortage
The House Post Office Committee considers Rep Anthony Kansas bill to cap mailing sizes for newspapers and magazines amid a white paper shortage. Proposals set 24 page daily limits, 36 page Sundays, 8 pages weekly, and 100 pages monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tey
Wasington
House Post Office Committee
Anthony
Kansas
Congress
Smiley
Jason Rogers
The
New York Globe
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Vaudeville stars headline at Armory Theatre tonight
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Lansing seeks immediate release of two Americans held by Villistas after a raid on Musquiz. William O. Jenkins, Pueblo consular agent, may be freed from the Pueblo penitentiary on bond as appeals advance to the federal supreme court of Mexico. Luis Carrera accuses interventionalists of stirring oil property tensions after Jenkins case.
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United Dress
Washington, D.C
Mexico
Carranza
Villistas
Lansing
Musquiz
William O. Jenkins
Pueblo
Jenkins
Federal Supremeourt of
Supreme Court
Mexico City
Luis Carrera
the Treasury
United States
Griffith party in Nassau reported safe after telegraph update
New York dispatch from United Press reports D W Griffith and party in Nassau are safe. Assistant Director Smith of the Griffith Motion Picture Co in Miami relayed the telegram to the New York office and said a further update would follow. Earlier notices had indicated the party was safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, N. Y
D. W. Griffith
Nassau
Smith
Griffith Motion Picture Company
Miami
New York
Brooklyn Comedy Quartette at Armory Vaudeville Show
The Brooklyn Comedy Quartette performs tonight at the Armory vaudeville with shows at 7 30 and 9 15. DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank promotes its 1920 Christmas Saving Club via The 4th St Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank
4Th St. Bank
Delegates Move To Organize State Constitutional Convention
Republican delegates meet in Mooreheart to plan convention organization. The downstate group aims to limit Chicago representation and to block David F. Shanahan from the convention presidency, with sessions hosted by Rodney Hi Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Mooreheart
Rodney Hi. Brandon
Chicago
General Assembly
David F. Shanahan
Death of Eva Crinnion Lifelong DeKalb Resident
The death of Mrs Eva Crinnion a lifelong DeKalb resident occurred yesterday morning at the home of her sister Mrs Fred Bemis on South First street After a stroke of apoplexy suffered while visiting a friend on Lincoln Highway she did not regain consciousness Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Bemis residence Rev B Barrett Evans pastor of the Methodist church officiated Burial was in Oakwood cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Crinnion
DeKalb
Fred Bemis
South First Street
Bemis
Charlee Crimnion
Cedar Sprin
Wheat and rye crops show declines in latest Bureau estimates
United Press reports the Bureau of Crop Estimates says winter wheat totals 37,77000 bushels, down 23.2 percent from fall 1918. Rye area 7,804,000 acres, down 25.5 percent from fall 1918 estimates, with December 1 1919 crop conditions at 89.8 percent of normal for rye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presse
Washington
D. C
Bureau of the Agricultural Department
Navy Recruiting Station Opens At DeKalb Post Office
The navy announces a four day recruiting drive in DeKalb at the post office. Chief gunner's mate B. Kaplan will receive enlistment applications from men aged 15 to 35 for two to four year terms and allow choice of training stations in San Francisco Great Lakes Newport News Hampton Roads.
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Navy
DeKalb
B. Kaplan
U. S. Navy
San Francisco
Cal
Great Lakes
Hampton Roads
Newport
A. L
Attempt on Egyptian Premier During Car Ride
In Cairo on December 15 an assassination attempt was made on the Egyptian premier as he rode to the ministry. The attack was unsuccessful and no one was reported hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cairo
Egypt
Supreme Court upholds wartime prohibition as constitutional
Washington decision declares war time prohibition valid until peace is proclaimed. Unanimous ruling ties end to peace proclamation, threatening vast whiskey stockpiles and $440,000,000 revenue loss if not lifted before January 16. Rulings contrast New York Boston and other cities upholding act while Louisville and St Louis districts challenge it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Justice Brandies
St.Louis
Louisville
Providence
R. 1
New Orleans
New York
Boston
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Dreyfuss Blum & Co
Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse Company
Waller
Knox
N. Y
United States
Rail troubles eased as far western trains run closer to schedule
North Western trains moved near normal today as snow barriers were cleared. Far western through trains arrived about an hour late after last week's four to five hour delays. With tracks cleared, service is expected to improve further after Thursday as passenger schedules resume and carloads are redistributed. Eastbound 6:25 a.m. train was split into two sections today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Western
Far West
House to Speed Sugar Bill Before Christmas Adjournment
House leaders announced quick action on a resolution extending the term of the sugar equalization board for a year to prevent price rises. The board would expire December 31 without the measure, making passage this week imperative before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Totced Yeess
Wasington
D. C
House
Sugar Equalization Board
Equalization Board
Cholera Situation Improves According to Veterinarians
Hog cholera remains in the area but at a reduced level. Veterinarians report the situation has improved since the fall and would be satisfied if it does not worsen, despite some lingering cases.
Vienna Mayor Seeks Aid Loan From U S Cities
Vienna mayor Neumann appeals to mayors of New York Chicago and five other American cities for a loan to buy food, raw materials and coal. Dispatch from Paris reports the request as of December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Neumann
Vienna
New York
Chicago
Polish Premier Forms New Cabinet Amid Shuffle
Copenhagen dispatch reports M. Skulski former Lodz mayor has formed a new Polish cabinet after the resignation of Ignatz Paderewski. The move comes as Warsaw news streams confirm leadership change and cabinet reshuffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hislis
Tate
Copenhagen
Denmark
Warsaw Today
M. Skulski
Lodz
Ignatz Jan Padtrewski
Auto and rig in accident last evening
A collision at Third and Pine streets after a Methodist church service involved Mr and Mrs James Dresser driving home in an enclosed rig and Ray Smith in a Maple Park auto. Both vehicles remained upright. no blame assigned. Mrs Dresser was shaken but recovered. Occupants included Gladys Smith Edna Sunderland Ralph Coffey and Ray Smith.
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Third
Pine Streets
James Dresser
First Methodist Church
Ray Smith
Maple Park
Dresser
Mr. Dresser
Mrs. Dresser
Gladys Smith
Edna Sunderland
Aurora
Ralph Coffey
Cantata Awe Inspires Congregation at First Congregational
An audience at First Congregational Church heard an excellent Immanuel cantata performed by an augmented choir and soloists. Professor A Neil Annas presided at the organ, praised for technically perfect playing. Soloists Vera Wiswal Beebe Ean Thompson and Thomas Olson contributed to the program with Grace Wood providing morning selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Immanuel
A. Neil Annas
Professor Annas
Vera Wiswal
Beebe
Ean Thompson
Thomas Olson
Grace Wood
Elks Initiation and Play at Normal School Tonight
Vias of 35 candidates will be installed into DeKalb lodge No. 765 Elks. Trustees report to be read and a noon meal follows. Hortense Nielsen presents A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen at the Normal School Auditorium on Thursday December 18, 1919 at 8:15 p.m. Admission for students and others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb Lodge
Tola
Elks
Hortense Nielsen
Henrik Tbsen
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Lewis
United Mine Workers
Tumulty
White House
Springfield
Illinois
State Miners’ Association
Indianapolis
McCann
Ferguson
London
England
Russia
Waterman
Ottawa
Ontario
Minister of Customs
Canada
Canadian Pulp and Paper Association
Pringle
the Armory
Bureau OF Crop Estimate
Naval Party
High Court
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