Americans Killed in Philippine Constabulary Clash
A clash between American officers and Philippine constabulary left several Americans dead including Capt. PathecE Wichmann and Augustus Jecuman. Police reported they attacked officers with a small weapon as hundreds of Filipino troops and bystanders exchanged fire near a river. Governor General Francis Burton Harries and Inspector General Sweet vowed to quell the violence amid arrests and tensions between constabulary and police forces.
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A Pathece Wichmann
Patra
Albert M. Trace
John Street
Augustus Jecuman
United States
Shere
Pilipino
Francis Burton
Herries
Eric Gen. Iatael
Pmpie
Constabulary
Sinn Peiners Ambush Troops Near Treacherous Roadside Fire
Reports allege Sinn Peiners hid along a roadside wall and fired on advancing troops, who returned fire without inflicting damage. The incident follows a chaotic scene as authorities seek to temper rising hostilities amidst calls linked to home rule debates.
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Sinn Peiners
Lowden
Tipperery
Reaghwee
Chee Cembonsty
Arylemma
Leta
George
House of Jerds
Cotta
Wallace Reid Wedding Notice
Wallace Reid and partner plan a quiet ceremony this month. The notice confirms the marriage intention and lists dates and locations associated with the event in a concise, era appropriate style.
Condition Of Winter Crops Estimated By Tolled Press
Washington December 17 The crop estimate bureau of the Agriculture Department reports December 1 winter wheat at 87.9 percent good. Rye conditions were also noted with additional figures and comparisons to prior years. The surface acreage sown to winter wheat stood at 140 605 000 acres, with year to year changes and average conditions provided by the bureau.
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Tolted Press
Washington, D.C
nor. _ tual
The
Agricultural Department
Bureau
Jst
Wood getters to compete in inter-team tourney
American Steel & Wire Company bowing expers prepare for a big tourney next week with fine prizes. Scores will be kept as six top men form a team to travel to Chicago and face other district mills in the event at Tullow & Olsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Steel & Wire Company
Personel
Tullow & Olsen
Chicago
Gene Geary Saved From the Gallows Again
Chicago gunman Gene Geary who faced execution at eight this morning had the sentence stayed by a supreme court writ of supersedas granted yesterday afternoon His life is extended to February The defender says Geary has murdered four men but in every case was acquitted or the case dropped The current trial concerns the shooting and killing of Harry Korkas a saloon keeper last May.
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Gene Geary
Chicago
Supreme Court
Harry Korkas
Former Malta Man Wins Politeness Prize in Chicago
William H. Riley, a Chicago resident formerly of Malta and DeKalb, received the $50 politeness prize from the Chicago Tribune for aiding an aged woman with a heavy market basket and directing her to her destination. Riley had ties to the Malta Record and later the Advertiser before moving to Chicago.
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William H. Riley
Chicago
Malta
Chicago Tribune
Riley
DeKalb
Malta Record
Taxes to rise countywide amid schooling demand
County Clerk Henderson reports a general tax increase across DeKalb county as local schooling costs rise to fund living wages for teachers. DeKalb township jumps from 5.85 to 6.65 per 104 dollars, about an eight cent rise, while Sycamore sees a steeper hike.
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Henderson
DeKalb Township
Sycamore
DeKalb
Local tributes to wounded soldiers aid fund drives
Donations to the American Legion Christmas Fund for wounded and disabled soldiers include 25.00 from American Legion B. P. O. E. No. 765 and 5.00 from Knights of Pythias plus 5.00 from Odd Fellows. The entries reflect fraternal support for veteran relief activities.
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American Legion
Knights of Pythias
Grain Market Seventeen backs anti short selling move
The Grain Market Committee of Seventeen with over a million and a half farmers and major agricultural groups urges Congress to ban short selling of grain and farm products. W G Eckhardt of the city is a member. The group outlines cooperative, farmer owned elevators and local terminals, mutual contracts, and foreign markets for exportable surplus. Illinois Agricultural Association supports the drive with funds. A patrol road system for Illinois is discussed, aiming for state maintenance and cost comparisons with Wisconsin. New appointments include CE Durst as director of the fruit and vegetable marketing department and F A Simpson in livestock marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
American Park Bureau Federation
Congress
W. G. Eckhardt
Committee of Seventeen
Chicago
Crain
Illinois Agricultural Association
Minnois Agricultural Association
Wisconsin
CE. Durst
Cook County
F. A. Simpson
Livestock Commission
Denver
Fire destroys three vessels in New Orleans
Fire caused by an electric feed wire in New Orleans damaged the Jahncke Dry Dock & Ship Building facility. Estimated losses reach 2.65 million to the $3.75 million floating dry dock. Three vessels under repair were destroyed and six others damaged. at least thirty workers were injured or killed as crews towed the Petrel to safety amid flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Jahncke Dry Dock & Ship Building Company
Petrel
Manila
Oir
Jahncke Dry Dock
Poindexter Bill Sparks Senate Battle Over Interstate Strikes
The Poindexter measure to prohibit strikes in interstate commerce drew a Senate clash as lawmakers debated reconsideration. With about a dozen members present, the bill had earlier passed amid procedural routing of business. Wisconsin's La Follette moved to reconsider, signaling a renewed fight where both sides lack firm ground.
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United
Washington, D. C
Senate
la Follette
Wisconsin
Genoa Post Forms Woman's Auxiliary at Meeting
Last evening the American Legion Post of Genoa formed a Woman's Auxiliary in the basement of the Methodist church. Dr H G Wright, a local speaker, praised the event as one of the finest meetings he has attended. The basement was packed and a fine dinner was served, leaving veterans impressed with the new organization.
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American Legion Post of
Genoa
H. G. Wright
Harding Talks To Bryan About War Referendum
President elect Harding held a conference with William J. Bryan to discuss a potential popular referendum on war. Advisers to the incoming leader are divided on feasibility while Harding signals a big plan awaiting Bryan’s view and public reaction before stating his position.
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Harding
Bryan
Shy
United Press
Marion
Ohio
William J. Bryan
Harry M. Dougherty
Candies From Striglos Brothers Reach Kenosha Store
The Unromede hosts were treated to Striglos Brothers Kenosha chocolate factory sweets including 1000 pounds shipped this week to the DeKalb Buffalo shop for Christmas trade. Bill Strigios reports demand in Kenosha is high as they struggle to meet local orders.
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Striglos Brothers
Kenosha
Wis
Bolshevik Preparing for Another Drive
Paris reports forty thousand Bolshevik troops on the Lithuanian border awaiting a drive on Poland. German munitions shipments to the Bolsheviks via Reval are noted. In Indianapolis, Mrs. Alice M. French announces that hundreds of Gold Star Mothers will sail for Europe next June to visit France and Belgium cemeteries and ice fields.
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Bolshevik
Europe
United Press
Paris
France
Poland
Foreign Office
Polsheviks
Germany
Reval
Uniterres
Indianapolis
Belgium
Alice M. French
National War Mothers
Organization
Haveirst
Mrs Griswold Dies At Home North Of Malta
Emma Baxter Griswold aged 61 died after a brief illness at her home north of Malta last evening at 11 o clock. Survived by six sons and one daughter, a brother Esker Baxter and a sister Mrs John Letheby, 12 grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 1 PM at the Malta residence, burial in Creston cemetery. Epworth League to hold baking and candy sale Saturday at the gas office.
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Emma Griswold
Malta
Emma Baxter
DeKalb County
Charles
Kirkland
Waiter
Bert
DeKalb
Alvar
Claude
Sycamore
Harold
Eugene
Will Rich
Esker Baxter
Creston
John Letheby
Resine
Four Die in Dredge Explosion at South Bend
Four persons died when an explosion aboard a dredge near South Bend Washington blew three crewmen and 17 year old Blanche Behmke into the water and drowned. The incident occurred on December 17 as witnesses reported a catastrophic blast.
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Anwell
South Bend
Wash
Blanche Behmke
Policeman and Robber Killed in Daring Downtown Raid
Chicago police hunted a band of dope fiends after a late night drug store holdup that left Patrolman John Conlin dead and one robber slain. Four assailants lined clerks and customers until cashier Lindahl refused to unlock the till. Conlin fired as the robbers fled toward their car, killing one and wounding another before the rest escaped. The slain robber was identified as 21 year old Thomas Heavey.
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Chicago
John Conlin
Lindahl
Conlin
Edward Rich
Thomas Heavey
Bethlehem Steel Policy to Sell Only to Open Shop Contractors
Representative Frank Murphy of Ohio proposed a federal Trade Commission probe into Bethlehem Steel's plan to refuse fabricating steel to New York and Philadelphia contractors who employ union labor. Grace of Bethlehem testified amid the New York building probe. Labor leaders criticized the policy as favoring open shop methods.
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Washington, D. C
Frank Murphy
Ohio
Federal Trade Commission
Bethlehemeen Company
New York
Philadelphia
Grace
Bethlehem Company
American Federation of Labor
Elks Dine In Big Suppers At Steel and Wire Plant
About 250 Elks attended a dinner hosted by the Elks of the American Steel and Wire company. One attendee praised the meal saying it was “some feed.” Plates were piled high and the cooking praised, with the remark that the next group's dinner is likely not far off.
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Hunery Elks
Elks
American Steel and Wire Company
Wit Co
De Kalb Man’s Mother Undergoes Operation
H R Sorenson reported his mother, critically ill for two weeks, underwent a serious operation at South Shore hospital. Initial results show she recovered from anesthesia, with physicians hopeful for improvement. Friends of the DeKalb businessman await further word on her condition.
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H. R. Sorenson
South Shore Hospital
DeKalb
Paroled Girl Nina Noakes Pleads Guilty in Forgery Case
Nina Noakes, arrested for forgery by Elgin merchants, pleaded guilty before Judge Adam Cliffe in Geneva yesterday. She blamed Charlie Pendleton of Picher Oklahoma for her downfall and, on State's Attorney Charlies Abbott’s recommendation, was granted parole to return home and pursue the man she says caused her crime.
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Nina ‘Noakes
Elgin
Adam Cliffe
Geneva
Charlies Pendleton
Picher
Oklahoma
Charlies A. Abbott
Firemen Respond To Chimney Fire On North First Street
The fire department made a safety first call yesterday around 5:30 PM to the home of G. Blackman on North First Street where a burning chimney threatened the house. Firemen arrived quickly and eliminated the danger. With recent high winds, chimney fires are more likely, so residents should take precautions.
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Wre
G. Blackman
North First Street
Race Riots in Kansas Claim Black and White Victims
Independence Kansas dispatch reports a night of race rioting ending with two dead and several injured. A mob sought Noble Green, accused murderer of grocer R. B. Wharton, as lawmen and guards tried to quell violence. Patrols, arrests, and clashes between white mobs and Black residents described amid calls for troops.
Liquor Supply To End Under Government Supervision
Washington December 17 Prohibition commissioner Kramer told the house ways and means committee that liquor stored under government supervision will last only two or three years if current withdrawal rates continue If withdrawals are limited to proper use there would be enough to last 15 or 20 years, he said.
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Washington, D. C
Prohibition
Kramer
House
Ways and Means Committee
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Chronicle
Epworth League
Steel Company
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Nina Noakes
Kansas
Kas
American Legionaries
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