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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1919
Page
1
A Chicago area train robbery and car thefts are recounted with pursuit through Kaneville. Police describe two robbers fleeing in a car after rifling a garage, exchanging shots with pursuing officers, and escaping toward Sandwich. Witnesses include Milliten and the garage owners. several arrests and inquest details follow.
Fragmentary report notes jurors were seen at a church service last Sunday in Ferghana region. It mentions a legal case and local officials, with unclear details due to OCR damage. The piece references famine concerns and public sentiment but provides few concrete facts or names.
Fragmentary text shows a postponed last day notice with scattered phrases about schedules and participants. It references fees and a schedule change but lacks coherent details or identifiable names, places, or organizations from the readable material.
A De Kalb police report describes a 15 year old girl missing from De Kalb. The notice notes authorities seeking information and details of her last known whereabouts.
A fragmentary report notes a large army disaster with unclear details. The text mentions British sources and possible casualty implications, but concrete names, places, or dates are illegible in the surviving lines. The item presents as a terse battlefield update from a disrupted dispatch.
The railroad restores the Sterling passenger trains formerly cut during the coal miners strike. Eastbound No 24 arriving at 7 40 a m will resume stops formerly made by the Sterling east bound train, with the noon service and others restored as traffic improves. Local travelers welcomed the move toward normal operations after a period of disruption.
A Chicago Tribune report describes James Donte, formerly of Mayfield township in PeKalb County, purchasing a $40,000 residence. The note highlights his real estate move and recent success in the city’s market.
Indianapolis December 17 Grand jury began a sweeping inquiry into charges that miners and operators conspired to violate the Lever Act during the recent coal strike. Judge A B Anderson urged a full examination of government versus force, with focus on the Lever Act violations and a so called elvenkaw system coordinating miner pays.
Charles Foreman, residing at 14 Wee Lincoln Mid way, slipped on an icy portion near the corner of Lincoln Highway and First Street this afternoon at 2:10. He suffered injuries and was taken home by a passerby or by post. The incident occurred on the street corner while he was traveling home from downtown.
Residents Jobe Gilerte and Jack Kian establish a partnership on North Third, amid disputes over looms and fences. Reports note community tensions and questions about local governance and business ventures involving Cy Cadiner and others.
Mexico City reports the government says Jenkins was released on bail and that ill feeling with the United States has faded. The note disputes U S claims of perjury proof and urges full exposure of the case, suggesting Mexican courts cannot accept American evidence. Washington awaits Senate actions on other issues.
Chicago reports a lifting of coal and coke delivery restrictions starting tomorrow by an order from Northwest regional fuel headquarters. Indications from Indianapolis suggest coal production near peak and miners resuming work with strong intent to meet demand. Mines in Kansas, Indiana, and Illinois show near normal staffing and output as weather steadies and transport improves.
The highest court upheld the dry law, ruling that it controls state actions and limits how officials permit activities. Read as the decision states penalties and enforcement must align with the prohibition and regulate vehicles and other items within legal limits.
The Mack Sennett crew performs in person at the New Armory theatre tonight with Meek Sennett's Jeet fare and Bertin comedy Yankee Dowdle. Local acts include Mia Delbrider of Mate and others.
J B Henning of this city was elected District Deputy Grand Master of the Odd Fellows for the DeKalb and Ogle counties at last night’s district meeting in Sycamore. The ceremony followed a large turnout, class nine candidates, and an evening of remarks by local and visiting officers.
The Normal School auditorium hosts Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House presented by Miss Hortense Nicistn. Details on date and cast are incomplete in the notice, with additional names and venue cues partially legible.
A letter from Talbot's son Roy, serving in government work in China, reports Harbin Manchuria facing severe cold. Dated October 20, Roy notes the thermometer already at 40 degrees below zero with further drops expected. Locals say winter lasts six months with temps from 40 to 50 below. Roy, long in tropical regions, may find the cold challenging.
Washington dispatches sketch President Wilson possibly delaying a holiday recess to push railroad legislation. Senator Cummins and Senator Underwood pressed that Congress not adjourn until action on the Interstate Commerce bill is taken. Debate continued as rumors spread that railroads may not resume by January 1.
Mrs. Edna Garman 42 of Worthville New York died at 6 10 AM in a hospital after a weeks illness following inhalation of gas fumes from a heater at the Rayworth home College Avenue where she worked Though revived toxic conditions led to toxemia and a nervous collapse She was born in Worthville and lived in Freeport before moving here six years ago Survived by mother Mrs Jennie Curtis sister Mrs George Worden husband Charles Garman and four children Edith Neva Louise Harriet with Harriet ill Funeral plans pending distant relatives address not yet received She was a Baptist member and active in local church Royal Neighbors and the Mystic Workers connected with the Baptist congregation.
Mrs. A. Anderson of Cortland, mother of Mrs. Fred Rodings, slumped with a slight stroke in front of the M. P. Anderson grocery on Lincoln Highway yesterday afternoon. She was assisted inside, medical attention given, and she went home after a brief rest. The Star advertises tonight's film program featuring Harry Morey in The Gamblers, a high finance drama, and Harold Lloyd in Jaze Honey Moon, with vaudeville acts and music by Star Erckes.
Rhode Island filed in federal court today challenging constitutional prohibition and the Volstead enforcement as unconstitutional and void. Attorney General Rice seeks an injunction to prevent federal enforcement within Rhode Island, arguing the amendment encroaches on state police powers and that ratifications are void. The state cites 1626 colonial roots and a 1918 liquor license revenue record to show potential irremediable harm.
An unofficial reconciliation committee of two Republicans and one Democrat works in the Senate to find a basis for ratification of the treaty. It avoids Lodge and Hitchcock as it tackles Article Ten as the main obstacle. Hitchcock says Democrats will pursue a compromise if possible and hope for President Wilson's acceptance.
Fred Natusch, local photographer, received a telegram announcing the death of Mrs Ella Tomlinson, mother of Mrs Natusch, at her Effingham home after two years of illness. Mrs Tomlinson had recent relapses and died suddenly after a recent decline. Funeral details have not yet been received.
Tom Mix appears in the play The Speed Maniac at The Princess with showings at 7:30 and 9:00 p.m. If you missed last night’s performance, don’t miss tonight’s showing. The article urges attendance for both times.
Washington December 17 Secretary of the Interior Lane said in a formal statement that he has not sent a resignation to President Wilson nor discussed it with him. Reports said he laid it before Wilson over cabinet disagreements. Lane wishes to resign because cabinet salaries are insufficient for his needs and he has a tempting offer in private business.
Zion Evangelical church at Malta reveals that Rev. H J Kiekhoefer will preach and lead the third quarterly conference on Thursday evening December 18. A communion service is planned for the coming Sunday and the pastor urges all members to attend both services. Rev A L Walker is the church pastor.
Countywide report shows Red Cross seal sales progress with 77 percent funds directed to the County Tuberculosis Society. Dr J Stanley Brown elected president with Hubbard vice president and Robert McCormick secretary treasurer. The drive aims to fund a county nurse and a free dispensary, with strong school participation led by Haish Glidden Ellwood and Normal Training schools. Seals sold in DeKalb and Sycamore schools. Haish leads with about 4000, Glidden about 1000. others active without fever yet.
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