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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1921

Page

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Deportation orders loom for Anica Galovich and Babich

Immigration officials plan to deport Anica Galovich to Jugoslavia while Prank Babich faces later deportation. Babich, DeKalb resident, was arrested for beating his wife and for allegedly importing Galovich for immoral purposes. Anica, 20, and Babich, about 40, face federal action after a Sycamore hearing.

Tate Poust Syca Unity State Anica Galovich Jugo-Slavia Chicago Babich DeKalb Babieh Anica Sycamore United States

Mrs Warner to Sing at Local Church

Mrs. Leo Warner, director of the Woman's club chorus, will sing a solo "In Bethlehem" at the First Baptist Church morning service on Sunday. Local music lovers anticipate the performance as she has a fine voice not often heard in this city.

First Baptist Church Leo Warner Bethlehem Woman's Club Chorus Aré Ithis Organization

Progress at Knodle Hardware Store Prepares for February Opening

B C Knodle extends his newly purchased building east of the News Stand by about 20 feet and reshapes the front for a grand entrance. A second floor apartment door will be included and steel work is expected within a week or ten days, aiming for a February 1 occupancy.

B. C. Knodle

Program For Steel Plant Doings Ready For Thursday

The steel company's program for Thursday evening next week will be ready for public announcement early in the week. Ed Duncan in charge says most details are fixed and the event should exceed typical company affairs. Construction on the new building is pushed to be ready for the Christmas party. Rip Van Winkle wakes up to morrow, watch out for him.

Ed Duncan Steel Company

Pleasing the Man with Store Goods for His Taste

A guidance note suggests filling a man's woolly sock with gifts he would buy for himself from a store that caters to men, aiming to arouse his keenest satisfaction.

Girl Scout Drive Supports DeKalb Relief Council Effort

DeKalb Girl Scouts plan a tag day to raise about 2500 dollars for the Relief Council. Officers report strong pledges and expect the quota to be reached before the drive ends with reports due in the coming days. Citizens and business people praise the girls and pledge early support to reach the goal.

DeKalb Relief Council Girl Scouts of Relief Council Girl Scouts

Investment Bond Swindle Lands Chicago Man in Sycamore

Alfred E Mauser a Chicago resident and former bonds salesman was arrested in Sycamore on warrants for obtaining money under false pretenses after taking 6160 from a customer and using funds instead to disappear. Detective sergeant Bullard brought him to Chicago. He is married.

Alfred E. Mauser Poust Sycamore Chicago Mauser Bullard

DeKalb Hopes For Local Rail Shops As Aurora Joliet Line Planned

A report says C M and G now C M and St P plans a line from Aurora to Joliet with repair shops along the route. Officials deny shop plans for DeKalb, while Interstate Commerce Commission permission is sought to build the $2 250 000 link. The Gary line currently uses E J and EB tracks. George H Williams, VP, says construction would start after approval, with single tracking initially and possible future doubling.

Aurora Joliet DeKalb Interstate Commerce Commission Auroga Gary George H. Williams

Kansas plans to prosecute coal mine men

The Kansas state campaign to crush the Amazon army and end days of rioting in the southern coal fields moved forward with nearly 600 warrants prepared by Attorney General Richard Hopkins and county prosecutor A. B. Barnett. The warrants target leaders of the group and red pepper throwers for assault and battery rioting disturbing the peace and property destruction.

Uma Press Pittsburg Kas Kansas Richard Hopkins A. B. Barnett

Congressman's Personal Crisis Rumors Over Turning Down Plan

Washington reports say opposition in Congress to a proposed naval base at Alamgy Cyongly spurred Rep. J L Elston distress and alleged suicide. Friends fear Elston's body was found in the Potomac with a note signaling ruin.

Washington, D. C Congress Almegy

Packers Strike Turmoil Returns After Brief Quiet

Police have no information on the Civil War veteran George Brown, sought by a Washington attorney for his whereabouts. In Chicago on December 11 violence flared as strikers and strike-breakers clashed in packing town with nine injured as guards were removed from the trouble zone. An Electric Waffle Iron is advertised in the item.

Packers Chief of Police George Brown 105Th Infantry Washington Brown DuPage County Chicago

Interesting Sunday Service at DeKalb Church

Announcement by Dr B Barrett Evans of the Methodist Episcopal Church notes interest in the men and boys meeting next Sunday morning and evening. A month later a woman and girl meeting will be held to decide who will provide the dinner. The choir led by Prof Co F Teenniges will sing Love Divine All Love Excelling in the morning and the Men's Class will sing from Victory's Songs in the evening. Mrs Edward Barrett and daughter Grace return to DeKalb to reside after a California visit.

B. Barrett Evans Methodist Episcopal Church Co. F. Teenniges Stainer

Crippled Lad Sentenced for Manslaughter in Armstrong Case

Herbert Steward eighteen, described as a near helpless cripple, was found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Armstrong at their home near New Mil for. A Rockford jury sentenced him to five years in the state prison. State's Attorney William Johnson said he may retry Steward for the murder of Mr. Armstrong. Frank M. Ryan, formerly of St. Charles, defended him.

Herbert Steward Frank Armstrong New Milfor Rockford Plano United States Lewis Steward Armstrong William Johnson Steward Frank M. Ryan St. Charles

Henry Groves Injured in Chicago Trip

Henry Groves, a well known local farmer, visited Chicago with cattle and suffered a badly sprained wrist and other bruises after stepping into a pavement hole near the North Western depot. His clothing was torn and he sought medical attention before returning home.

Henry Groves Chicago North Western Henry

Springfield Leads With Balmy Weather

The report from the local weather bureau notes Springfield as a winter resort in the central west. It records a violet harvest on November 2 a second apple crop on November 12 and a second raspberry crop on November 14.

Springfield Spridefield

Display of tuberculosis seals at First National bank

A display at the First National bank showcases Red Cross and tuberculosis seals from inception to present. Prof. E. C. Page curates the collection for his museum. Seals history ranges from 1907 to 1921 with notable gaps and the 1919 1921 transition to Anti Tuberculosis Society sales. County officials hope DeKalb county sets a new sales high.

First National Bank Red Cross E. C. Page Teachers College Delaware National Headquarters Malta New York Anti-Tuberculosis Society DeKalb County

Commission Refuses Reconsideration On Grain Rate Cut

The Interstate Commerce Commission declined to revisit its recent order cutting rates on grain grain products and hay by 16 percent. The ruling stands as the official policy, with the commission not reopening the case.

Commission United Press Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission Today

The Stream of Life Shown at Leeds First Baptist

The Stream of Life acknowledged as the greatest religious motion picture yet made will be shown at the First Baptist in Leeds. The screening highlights a landmark religious film debut in a local venue setting.

First Baptist Lit Leeds

Dail Eireann to ratify Anglo Irish treaty soon after debate

United Press reports Dublin notes the Dail Eireann closing its secret session on the Anglo Irish treaty with a likely final vote tomorrow. Followers of Collins and Griffith predict an easy win as debates proceed and a plebiscite is feared to delay the peace agreement. In Belfast and London reports the boundary commission and treaty ratification move forward amid sporadic violence and parliamentary approvals.

United Press Dublin Ireland Dail Eireann Collins Griffith Belfast South Ireland Alster Andotiig Farmanagh Dail Ulster Michael Collins Arthur Griffith Free State London England James Craig Lloyd George Boundary Commission Craig Austen Chamberlain House of Lords House of Commons George

Expressmen Urge Early Christmas Parcel Shipping

Agent George Culver of the American Railway Express company urges customers to ship Christmas packages by express this week. He stresses secure packing and placing the recipient address inside the box to reduce misdirected or lost shipments. Culver also offers Christmas labels reading Not to Be Opened Until Christmas at his office.

George Culver American Railway Express Company Culver

Busy Circuit Court Week Promises Long Cynthia Case Trial

The circuit court will be in session Saturday morning and the petit jury returns Monday to finish work. The high profile Cynthia Case versus Charles Weddell is set for Monday and is expected to take about two weeks.

Cynthia Charles Weddell

Remember That First Wonderful Christmas Card

Nostalgic ad style note invites shoppers to buy toys for children on Christmas morning. It emphasizes the enduring thrill of unwrapping stocking gifts like a popcorn ball orange nuts candy and a inscribed mug while offering help to families unable to afford presents.

France Plans Germany Bankruptcy at London Talks

Paris reports a plan to recognize Germany's bankruptcy and place German tax collection and assets under an Allied commission. The move would halt printing of paper marks and let the commission control customs, tobacco, and coal monopolies under a Weisbaden-like agreement.

United Press Paris France Germany London Lloyd George Briand

Factions Plan Joint Primary Bid Against Thompson

Chicago report notes Brundage Deneen and Crowe factions merging for spring primaries to challenge the existing Republican administration. Democratic coalition talks ended due to Illinois primary law restricting cross party voting in recent elections.

Chicago Brundage Deneen Crowe Ilinois

Son of College President to Spend Christmas at Home

Dr. Castle M. Brown head of economics and government at Moorhead State College will return from Moorhead Iowa to join his parents Dr. and Mrs. J. Stanley Brown at the State Teachers College for the Christmas holidays.

Castle M. Brown Moorhead Iowa J. Stanley Brown The State Teachers College C. M. Brown State College

Small Case is Argued in Illinois Conspiracy Indictment

In Waukegan Illinois on December 16 the state and federal courts upheld indictments charging Governor Len Small with conspiracy and embezzlement of state funds. James H Wilkinson assistant attorney general argued the language mirrors prior cases and that a conspiracy indictment need only show one overt act. The weather forecast notes rain or snow tonight with colder conditions and possible snow on Saturday.

United Press Waukegan Ill Len Small James H. Wilkinson Wilkinson Lake County Cc. C. Edwards Small Verm Curtis Grant Park Sangamon County Cook County

France and Britain clash over naval arms limits

In Washington on December 16, France demands 350000 tons of capital ships to match Japan while Britain backs total abolition of submarines. The Anglo American Japanese talks considered tonnage ratios and a ten year program with Britain to build two new battleships and the United States to finish two nearing completion. Italy opposes a sharp build up and the French claim of naval neglect is noted.

Washington, D. C France Japan Italy Mughes United States Great Britain Hughes Pate Senate Schanzer Britain America

Hooieh Seller in Trouble at Capital

Local report from Springfield details allegations against George Smith and Harry Long of Pittsburg in a confidence game. Six physicians prepared to testify while others are remaining silent amid the case.

United Press Springfield George Smith Harry Long Pittsburg

Dance boe's ball Friday December 1

A local event list notes a dance at Mystic Workers hall featuring old and new dances. The notice lists December 1 as the Friday date with activities described for attendees.

Boe

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Frank Babich Mrs. Warner Knodle Hardware Store Rip van Winkle Ray Petiriz Work of Relief Council Eearly E. E. Embree Gary Line Dekalb Church Edward Barrett Grace California Windy City Teachers’ College Thompson Purple Four Nesvies Arthur Balfour Mite G Morrow Vikin Maltae
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