Wilson Supports League of Nations in Paris Confab
Dispatches from Paris and Washington report President Wilson affirming support for a league of nations as essential to peace. The foreign relations committee delays Knox resolution action on delaying league consideration until after the peace treaty. The first American peace delegation conference convenes with Wilson at the Crillon hotel. American shipbuilding and raw material plans are tied to league reception, with France and the United States edging toward agreement while not fully aligned on all points.
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League of Nations
League
Wilson
Washington, D. C
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Paris
Peance
Presiden Wilson
Cril- Vion
France
Wilpon
Britain
United States
Cartiers
New York
le Matin
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lode
Christmas Program Notes From Local Schools
Omitted school programs contrast with simple festive activities in some grades. Daily carol singing continued through the Christmas period as part of the schedule, reflecting modest arrangements and continued community spirit.
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Senor
Lucky Fire Threatens Odd Fellows Building Yesterday
Fire chief reports a blaze at the vacant room of the Odd Fellows building yesterday afternoon from spontaneous combustion of rags left by the former tenant. The fire occurred in daytime allowing prompt response and saving greater damage.
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Odd Fellows
Mann Announces Candidacy for Speaker of the House
James Tt Mann declares he will seek the speaker role in the next Congress in Washington D C. The report notes his public announcement and dates of related events and appearances.
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America
Mann
House
Washington, D.C
Tee
James Tt. Mann
Colors Presented To Local Militia Company
The reserve militia unit received colors presented by D. W. Tyrrell for the Wagner family. The ceremony occurred during a regular drill with the color guard taking charge. Captain McCurdy then led instruction, and it was announced drills would pause until the following Tuesday in January due to holidays and flu.
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Reserve Militia
D. W. Tyrrell
Henry H. Wagner
Sojers
Tyrrell
McCurdy
Would Put Congress Record Against Kaiser
Representative Darrow of Pennsylvania introduced in the House a resolution to record Congress as favoring a trial and punishment of the former Kaiser. The measure proposes formal recognition of accountability for wartime conduct.
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Congress
Kaiser
Pressey
Washington, C
Darrow
Pennsylvane
Francis Collins Dies at 11:15 After Illness of Ten Days
Francis Collins, a bright hearted youth born 1908 in Champaign County, died of pneumonia at 11:15 this morning after a ten day illness. He lived four miles south of town on the family farm with his mother and brothers and sister. He attended St Mary’s School and graduated in 1910 and helped operate the farm after his father’s 1915 death. He is survived by his mother three brothers and one sister.
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Francis Coyling
Hite
Francis Collins
Champaign County
DeKalb
Regular mail route begins this morning flight links New York and Chicago
Aviation instructor Leon D. Smith of Belmont Park Long Island takes off at 7 20 a m in a Curtis biplane with 200 pounds of mail bound for Chicago. The inaugural flight marks the start of a permanent air link between New York and Chicago.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
Leon D. Smith
Belmont Park
Long Island
Curtis
Chicago
Probation Nurse Cares Amid Flu Surge at Chicago Hospital
A chaotic scene at Pascevan hospital in Chicago as flu patients overwhelm the facility. Reports allege derelict conditions and improvised spaces, with staff strained and conditions deteriorating.
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Misy June Weenger
Pascevan! Hospital
Chicago
Mrs Ed Hunt Improves After Illness At Home
Mrs Ed Hunt is reported to be better this afternoon after a period of serious illness at her home. Friends had grown concerned as her condition was described as critical earlier, but improvement is noted and warm wishes pour in from her supporters.
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Ed Hunt
Commission Loses in Court Decision
The state live stock commission, discharged by Governor Lowden, failed to prove entitlement to funds they claimed. The supreme court ruled they were not entitled to the money. Walter Nichols, in training with the Red Cross in Chicago, has returned and is at his window near the First National Bank. War savings need help.
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Union
5Eres Springheid
State
Live ‘Stock Commission
Lowden
Supreme Court
Walter Nichols
The
Red Cross
Chicago
Tte First National Bank
Germans Seek Bernstorff as Foreign Minister Amid Turmoil
News from Amsterdam and Berlin describes German negotiations among radicals and the Ebert Hasse government. Karl Liebknecht led soldiers at the Reichstag while Major General Schotte resigned as war minister over disorder. A radical push threatens the coalition and a Reichstag insurgent gathering was blocked.
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United Press
Amsterdam
Holland
Count von Bernstorff
Berlin
Germany
Ebert-Hasse
Reichstag
Karl Liebknecht
Ebert
Council
Schotte
Ebert-Haasen
Arte
New Cologne
Peoples’ Council
Ebert- Hasse
Piper Weds Miss Welchman in Bigamous Manner
In Michigan the man Milo H. Piper, jailed in Indiana, refuses to discuss the marriage to Freida Welchman identified by Rev. Paul Carrick. Police seek a Jack Gelberg said by Piper to exonerate him. Sheriff Stauffer reports no trace found. Piper weeps when his wife visits, eats little, and cannot sleep.
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United Press
Tidianapolis
Ind
Tee
Milo M. Pi
Ha Insurance
Ati On
Mich
Freida Welchman
Paul Carrick
Piper
Miss Welchman
Renssauer
Muskegon
Mitch
Dee
Milo H. Piper
Freida Welchnin
Stauffer
Jack Gelberg
Golberg
Jonn
Imadovoe Stars in The Forbidden City at Two Showings
The popular screen star Imadovoe presents The Forbidden City with performances at 7:30 and 9:00. Adults pay 22c including war tax, children 0c, with 20c base and 2c war tax.
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Nopma Ieeeewee
Forbidden City
Captain Thomas Murray Reported in Robust Health
Letter to the Chronicle from A FE Norberg describes Captain Thomas Murray as in good health with only a slight limp after visiting him in New York. The note says Murray plans to complete duties before Christmas and anticipates a welcome from De Kalb.
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The
Chronicle
Thomas Murray
Tom Murray
Clark
Government files clippings in Berger case at Milwaukee
United Press reports the government filed hundreds of clippings from the Milwaukee Leader in the Berger case. Socialists pamphlets and correspondence were presented to show Berger opposed conscription. The suit cites phrases like a millionaires war and capitalism as examples.
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United Press
Chicago
Milwaukee
Victor L. Berger
Berger
Catalonia Granted Partial Autonomy Concessions by Madrid
Madrid announces concessions to Catalonia after formal autonomy demands. El Sol reports new measures, including suspension of wireless traffic, amid government response to regional requests.
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United Press
Madrid
Spain
Catalonia
el Sol
Ilaivent
Settlement plan in Mexico prompts U S involvement
United Press reports talks of a broad coalition against Carranza aiming to oust him to settle Mexico's crisis. Britain seeks stable conditions and may push for reforms without League of Nations. U S monitors border raids and oil rights fears. Generals Angeles and Villa discussed peace talks in Chihuahua mountains.
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United Presss
Washington, D. C
League of Nations
United States
Mexico
Great Britain
Carranza
el Paso
Texas
Carranzs
Washington
Pentente
Felipe Angeles
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua
Francisco Vasquez Gomez
DeKalb Men Committed To Hospitals
John D Mosher an inmate of the county house was deemed fit for Elgin State hospital and sent there. Walter Peterson of DeKalb appeared before the county court for sanity inquiry and was found fit for Flyin State hospital. His condition followed a severe recent illness as stated by the physician.
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John
Mosher
County House
Elgin
Walter Peterson
DeKalb
Flyin State Hospital
State Tax Rate Reduced by Board to 75 Cents
The state tax commission fixed the rate at 75 cents per $100 of value, 15 cents lower than two years ago and 15 cents below last year. This 75 cent rate yields about $4,000,000 less tax revenue, allocated as 18 cents to Schools 47 cents to Revenue 10 cents to University of Illinois, citing improved administration and collection efficiency.
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United Press
Springfield
State Tax Commission
University of Ilinois
Christmas Turkeys Followed by Uncle Walsh Tradition
Uncle Jacob Walsh has long given turkeys at Christmas to employees relatives and friends. This year turkeys are scarce yet Mr Haish orders the usual distribution. Many of his friends will join in the gesture though his wife is absent this Christmas.
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Jacob Walsh
Haish
Soldiers En Route Home Brighten Northwestern Station
Twenty five or more soldiers traveling home changed trains at Northwestern station this morning. Their cheers songs and mock poultry noises drew attention and lifted the mood of fellow passengers as they prepared to finish their journey.
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Ion
No Licenses Issued in DeKalb County
In DeKalb County no licenses were issued this week according to local records. The report notes an absence of marriage or business licenses and highlights a quiet period for official licensing actions.
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DeKalb County
Dan Cupid
DeKalb Soldier Fred Carlson Returns From France
Private Fred Carl Carlson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Carlson, is the first DeKalb soldier of the 86th division to return home. He left for Camp Grant in June, served at Camp Upton, and was sent to France in September where he fought in Belgium and France before being wounded in the arm. He recuperated in a convalescent hospital in England and hopes to be home for the holidays in New Jersey with his family awaiting him. Rudolph Carlson, his only brother, is deceased.
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France
Fred Carlson
Theodore Carlson
DeKalb
Carlson
Camp Grant
Camp Upton
N. Y
Belgium
England
Te Carlson
Rudolph
Hags
New Jersey
Death of DeKalb Athlete Leo Plunkett in Chicago
Leo Plunkett formerly of DeKalb died Saturday night at 7 at Alexian Brothers hospital in Chicago from pneumonia after influenza. He was survived by his widow Miss Oberg of DeKalb, a sister Mrs. Fred Mosley of Chicago, and a brother Arthur of Chicago. Burial was in Sterling.
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Leo Plunkett
DeKalb
Alexian Bros
Chicago
Plunkett
William Plunkett
Sterling
Oberg
Fred Mosley
Arthur
German War Death Toll Officially Announced
Berlin Germany December 18 The official tally of German military deaths in the war was announced today at 649000 with no breakdown of ages or branches provided by the authorities.
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Berlin
Germany
City schools closed as influenza outbreak spreads
Four graded schools in the city shut down until further notice by Prof. F. R. Ritzman amid rising pupil and teacher illnesses. Officials caution that reports are often based on street rumors. health authorities urge daily case reporting to curb misinformation and restore public confidence.
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F. R. Ritzman
State Board of Health
Wagley
Hagey
Italy Seeks Adriatic Supremacy and Allied Claims
Paris dispatch says the Italian royal family will arrive for talks at the peace conference with Premier Orlando and Foreign Minister Sonnino meeting President Wilson and French officials. Italy seeks Adriatic supremacy, eastern coast claims, possible annexations, and distribution of indemnities among Allies. Washington officials expect Italy may gain only evacuated Austrian territory as land settlement.
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United Presses
Paris
France
Orlando
Sonnino
Wilson
Italy
Adriatic
Fiume
Mediterranean
Africa
Shington
D. C
Condition of Ruth Carson Still Critical
Ruth Carson remains in grave condition after severe burns. Doctors expect no change for a week or ten days, while noting she is as comfortable as possible given the seriousness of her injuries.
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Ruth Carson
High School Pledges for Red Cross Membership
Township High School students achieved 100 percent Red Cross membership as sixteen girls in Red Cross nurse attire distributed pledge cards. Three girls gave four minute speeches, Elizabeth Bradt Elizabeth Goodyear and Very Davy led the program.
Sycamore bowlers defeat DeKalb in league match
Sycamore bowlers beat DeKalb 2825 to 2296 on Monday night securing a 2 1 series edge. DeKalb trailed as the locals claimed the win with a strong second game.
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Sycamore
DeKalb
Private Funerals Restricted by City Health Board
The DeKalb city health head J B Hagey cites state rules on funerals for influenza or pneumonia deaths. Attendance limited to immediate relatives and necessary attendants. public gatherings banned until after cleansing and airing of the home.
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J. B. Hagey
City Health Department
State Board of Health
State Department of Public Health
DeKalb
State Department of Health
City Board of Health
Gas Plant Resumes Full Gas Supply After Shutdown
Manager F A Tippy reports gas service restored after overnight shutdown following two explosions. Repairs finished by 10 o clock, no burners left on, and full crew back to work. Plant aims to maintain ample, high quality gas with no further interruptions.
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Tippy
the Chronicle
DeKalb
F. A. Tippy
Tourist Car Fire in Ontario Kills Sixteen
Canadian Pacific officials opened a thorough probe into a Bonheur Ontario tourist car fire that killed 16 and injured many after a spirit lamp overturned in a berth. No Americans were among the identified dead.
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Apy United Press
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Bonheur
Ontario
Boys of 83rd Will Come Home Very Soon
Cards and letters from the 83rd division in France report they will be home soon. The unit now includes Sergeant Harry Olson Sergeant Cicer OConnell Private Lynn Chambers Private John Hopkins Corporal Marsh Christensen and many others.
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83Rd
France
86Th
Harry Olson
Cicer O'Conner
Lynn Chambers
John Hopkins
Marsh Christensen
Aged Woman Mrs Rickard Dies at County Infirmary
Mortality list includes Mrs Rickard widow of David Rickard of Sycamore who died Monday morning at the county infirmary aged 1 years. Funeral held at Johnson undertaking rooms at one o'clock today. Burial in Fairdale cemetery. Ferguson advertises hardwood for cook stove or furnace fuel at 150 cents per hundred.
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County Infirmary
Ferguson
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Ebert- Haase
Indiana
Pifper
Murray
A. FE. Norberg
States
English Hospital
Mr. Ritzman
King
Rhine
Courier
Nancy
Canada
First National Bank
the First Trust & Savings Bank
DeKalb, Illinois
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