Illinois Supreme Court grants full power over municipal franchises
Springfield dispatch reports the Illinois Supreme Court ruling that the state Public Utilities Commission can negate municipal franchises, with implications for water stock and rate setting. The decision reasserts the PUC as the state’s supreme rate maker and signals challenged long term franchise contracts may be invalidated.
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United Press
Springfield
Illinois State Supreme Court
State Public Utilities Commission
Illinois
Illinois Municipal League
Commission
Congregational Church Opens Five Million Pilsrim Memorial Drive
The Congregational church begins a nationwide drive for a five million dollar Pilsrim Memorial Fund to support permanently endowed ministers. Field Secretary Theodore H. Wilson will speak Sunday to inaugurate the drive as Illinois joins the effort.
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Pilsrim
Congregational
Nation Council
Illinois
Theodore H. Wilson
Congregational Church
Obstacles to Deportation for Goldman and Berkman Cleared
In Washington on December 18 the supreme court granted the withdrawal of Emma Goldman’s appeal while Berkman’s appeal was denied earlier and Goldman’s further consideration was stayed. Goldman plans to return to Russia with Berkman as part of their agreed departure.
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United Pres
Washington, D. C
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Supreme Court
Idman
Berkman
Goldman
Russia
Democratic Caucus Called for Saturday in Senate Fight
Washington December 18 A caucus to select a Democratic Jeager in the senate has been called for Saturday by Senator Hitchcock who leads the party. Senators Hitchcock and Underwood Alabama are candidates for the post. The vote is expected to be extremely close according to politicians. Mary Pickford appears tonight at the New Armory Theatre in Heart O The Hills a top reviewed play.
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Way Catleu Cresey
Washington
Senate
Hitchcock
Underwood
Alabama
Intense Cold Grips East Coast as Records Fall
United Press dispatch from Washington reports thermometers from Maine to Washington DC record the lowest temperatures since 1917 18. The Weather Bureau says relief arrives tomorrow with a gradual warm up and warmer conditions spreading from the Great Lakes to the West. Only St Paul remains at or near zero in the middle west as Dakotas rise to twenty above.
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United Pressey
Washington, D. C
Maine
Washington
D. C
United States Weather Bureau
Great Lakes
Dakotas
Middle West
St. Paul
Funeral for Dr York in DeKalb County
The funeral for Dr York, the oldest DeKalb county medical practitioner, was held yesterday in Shabbona after his death Sunday. Attendees included Dr J M Everett of this city and Dr Brown of Sycamore, longtime colleagues on the DeKalb county pension board.
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the York
DeKalb County
Shabbona
Hotel Fire Kill Two In Boston Amid Cold Exposure
Two men died after a blaze hit the Abbotsford hotel in Boston. Dozens of guests fled into the street in thin clothing as temperatures dipped to five below zero, with several suffering exposure injuries.
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United Press
Boston
Mass
Abbotsford
Serbian Official Held Pending Investigation
Vladimar K. Vohemdroft claiming to represent Serbia and head of a diplomatic mission was held at Angel Island immigration station for investigation in San Francisco on December 18.
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United Pressey
San Francisco
Cal
Vladimar K. Vohemdroft
Serbia
Angel Island
Fingertip Injury Forces Vacation at Nature's Rival Factory
Floyd Munson receives forced leave after a finger is badly cut while operating a machine at the Nature's Rival factory. Medical care aims to save the injured finger as the accident is reported in local notes.
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Floyd Munson
The
Slump in Week for Marriage Licenses Reports
The week sees only six couples obtain marriage licenses as holiday bustle and Christmas shopping keep people busy. Notable licenses include John H. Anderson and Frances M. Mauser of Hinckley, Roy F. Hengelbauch and El Garbelmann of Hinckley, Fred Moto Jr. of Genoa with Nina Winans of Sycamore, Byron J. Todd and Alvira Linn of Hinckley, Albert Johnson and Adeline Wilston of DeKalb, and Earl L. Bemis with Ruth Stoddard of Sterling.
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John H. Anderson
Hinckley
Frances M. Mauser
Hinckle
Roy F. Hengelbauch
Big Rock
el Garbelmann
Fred Moto, Jr
Genoa
Nina Winans
Sycamore
Byron J. Todd
Zed
Alvira Linn
Albert Johnson
Jegd
DeKalb
Adeline Wilston
Earl L. Be Jmis
Ruth
Stoddard
Sterling
Stores Stay Open Late to Handle Holiday Crowds
Holiday buyers packed stores as many merchants reported strong sales last night. All city shops stayed open during the evening with plans to remain open every evening until Christmas to meet the rush. The biggest shopping surge is anticipated after today as last minute buyers complete gifts from stock.
Greenwood Man Killed by Falling Tree Near Woodstock
Horace Freeman a Greenwood farmer and father of nine was instantly killed when a tree fell on him on the John Koh farm six miles northeast of Woodstock. His neck was broken and his skull crushed requiring three men to lift the body. Freeman had been cutting wood with a farm hand for several hours before the accident leaving a widow and nine children. He is survived by three brothers and a sister.
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Horace Freeman
Greenwood
Woodstock
John Koh
Preemoan
16 W or 21 leaders to be sent to Leavenworth
Chicago today District Attorney Clyne announced he would seek immediate appeal to remand 16 leaders free on bond to Leavenworth. The group, led by "Big Pill" Haywood, was convicted in federal court under the espionage act and sentenced to 20 years.
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United Press
Chicago
Itiniedates
Clyne
Court of Appeals
Liberty
Bond
Leavenworth
Haywood
President to Name Commission on Coal Mining
President Wilson is expected to announce today his selections for a three member commission to study and regulate the coal mining situation. Details of the nominees were not disclosed at the White House.
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United P
Jessy Washington
Dee
Wilson
Thresman
White House
The Man in the Moonlight at Star Theatre Tonight
Universal photodrama stars Monroe Salisbury with a brisk romantic adventure set in the French Canadian woods. The plot features a wedding, a man hunt, and a Mountie backdrop with strong supporting names and a vivid climax. Also showing Penny Ante with Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran. Performances at 7:30 and 9:00. adults 20 cents, children 1 cent.
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Monroe Salisbury
Star Theatre
Rossignol
Jold Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Isle of Rossignol
Salisbury
William Stowell
Colleen Moore
Alfred Allen
Johnnie Cooke
Paul Powell
Universal
Eddie Lyons
Lee Moran
Ain Photoplay
Democrats Draft Peace Treaty Compromise Proposals
Democratic senators move to submit definite peace treaty compromises to Republican reservationists. This marks the first Democratic push for agreement on ratification. Republicans had refused terms, urging Democrats to spell out concessions. The Lodge leadership hands the process to compromisers, who may mirror the Lodge plan, while irreconcilables vow to block a new Senate vote.
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Ty United
Bresey
Washington
PD. C
Dec. S
Toftay
Lodge
Senate
Legion Suggestion to Congress on Guard Training Plan
American Legion leaders propose allowing national guard membership as an alternative to compulsory military training. The plan aims to end opposition by offering nightly drills and reopens night military schools for those unable to attend training camps.
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United Cressy Washington
American Legion
National Guard
German State Official May Visit United States
Au fus Mueller a former German under secretary in the food administration plans a visit to the United States. He aims to arrange import and export of raw material and assess America's possible food supply for Germany. The report notes weather for Illinois with snow likely in the north tonight and Friday.
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United States
United Treast
London
Enghind
Aufus Mueller
German Food Administration
Berlin
Times
Mueller
America
Germany
Red Cross Christmas Seals fund aids county tuberculosis work
DeKalb County Tuberculosis society will manage the funds raised from Red Cross Christmas Seals to hire a county nurse and maintain a free dispensary. The effort, separate from but not conflicting with the Red Cross, urges public support and promotes Health Bonds for banks, merchants, and lodges.
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Red Cross
DeKalb County Tuberculosis Society
J. Stanley Brown
Dover Arsenal Explosion Kills Two Fire Devastates Four Buildings
The Dover New Jersey area awoke to a two stage explosion at an arsenal. Two men, Private Oliver Merenomick and a soldier named Wilkins, are dead. Three other soldiers are seriously injured as shrapnel shells set off by a blaze destroyed four buildings. Damage estimated at $100000. The cause remains unknown.
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Dotted Press
Dover
N. J
Piceating Senai
Oliver Mere ‘Ormick
Wilkins
Arsenal
Sterling Train Restored to Duty After Coal Crisis
The Sterling line resumed service this morning on the Northwestern after a prolonged absence. The first trip ran late by only a few minutes, pleasing commuters as schedules returned to normal following a coal strike settlement coordinated by the fuel and railroad administrations.
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Northwestern
Itas
Fuel Administration
Railroad Administration
Belmuddied
Oregon Officer Is Appointed Adjutant
Oregon was today appointed captain of infantry by Adjutant Dickison and assigned to Sixth Infantry Illinois Reserve Militia as adjutant to succeed Captain Arthur Neahr, Glenn Effyn, who resigned recently.
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Springfield
Ralph F. Nyelor
Oregon
Dickison
Sixth Infantry
Illiois
Arthur Neahr
Glenn Effyn
Professor Porta Deflates World Ending Prediction
Prof Albert F Porta of California reportedly predicted the world’s end yesterday but now denies the claim. He blames the sun for not aligning to ruin the plans and says the sensational forecast was exaggerated. Citizens confront disappointment as Arabian philosophy offers a long future for Earth.
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Albert F. Porta
California
Prof. Porta
Sol
Iself
Gabrielle
Reynolds Solves Theatre Dilemma With Make Do Show
Armory theatre manager Glenn Reynolds faced a last minute setback as Sennett bathing beauties missed the matinee due to a wreck on the Illinois Central line and missing props. He chose to proceed with the show using whatever accessories and costumes remained to avoid disappointing the public.
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Glenn Reynolds
Armory Theatre
Sennett
Tlinois Central
Dixon
Sams
Mr. Reynolds
Expenditures to Be Cut by One Billion Says Mondell
Republican Leader Mondell told Congress a one billion dollar reduction is needed in government expenditures for the year ending June 30 1920. He proposed cutting army civil sundry affairs fortifications and naval budgets by large amounts with aims to reduce the total from five to four billion dollars.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Dee
Mondell
Congress
Mexican reply to Jenkins note received in Washington
Secretary of State Lansing made public the Mexican reply to the American note requesting the release of Consular Agent William Jenkins. The official text has not been released yet and U S officials plan to study the note and decide on an attitude, with a likely possibility of ignoring the Mexican response.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Lansing
William ©. Jenkins
State Department
United States
Charles Foreman Injured In Ice Slip Near Lincoln Highway
A man named Charles Foreman slipped on ice near Lincoln Highway and First streets yesterday. He was hospitalized and is listed as resting comfortably, with the extent of his injuries still undetermined.
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Charles Foreman
Lincoln Highway
First Streets
Arrangements for funeral of Mrs Edna Garman incomplete
Funeral arrangements for the late Mrs Edna Garman of 529 South Second Street remained incomplete today as distant relatives had not yet replied to messages sent earlier. The death occurred early yesterday morning at the hospital.
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Edna Garman
South Second Street
Journalism School Damaged by Fire at Columbia University
The Pullitzer School of Journalism building at Columbia University was damaged by an early morning fire, with estimated losses around $200,000. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journalism
New York
N. Y
Pullitzer School of Journalism
Columbia University
Mary Pickford Tonight at New Armory Theatre
The popular Mary Pickford appears at the New Armory Theatre in Heart O Hills tonight with showings at 7 30 and 9 15. Tomorrow’s matinee is at 3 00 followed by 7 30 and 9 16. Adult admission 28 cents total after tax. children 28 cents total after tax.
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Mary Pickford
New Armory Theatre
Heart O' the Hills
Chicago
Big Five packers agree to drop by products control
An agreement between Attorney General Palmer and Chicago’s five major packers ends their control of unrelated products to the meat industry. The justice department drops all antitrust suits, pledging to regulate by products, refrigerators cars, and machinery through the courts. Congress may modify pending bills, but Palmer seeks reorganization without full passage. Officials hope prices fall by February.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Palmer
Chicago
Department of Justice
Congress
Kenyon and
Kendricks
Washington, D.C
Justice Department
Gronna
State Agricultural Committee
Swift and Co
J. Ogden Armour
Armour and Co
Washington
Armour Sad Co
D. C
Harris
Georgia
Federal Trade Commission
Supreme council to decide Scapa Flow sinking compensation
Paris reports the supreme council considered conflicting German and Allied expert claims on compensation for the Scapa Flow fleet sinking and expected a decision soon. It also set boundaries between Galicia and Bukowina and Marshal Foch announced completion of German Baltic evacuation.
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United Press
Paris
France
Supreme Council
Galicia
Bukowina
Marshal Foch
Baltic
Wilson Delays Railroad Message Waiting on Cummins Bill
President Wilson is withholding his railroad message to Congress while awaiting Congress action on the Cummins bill. The message is completed and ready to be sent to the Capitol when the move is deemed necessary.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
Capitol
Transportation Restored to Normal East of Chicago
The railroad administration announces return to normal passenger service east of Chicago after a coal shortage caused by the strike. Transportation disruption has ended and services resume standard schedules.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
The
Railroad Administration Today
Chicago
Rescue Parties Still Seek Two Bodies from Bosse Mine
Evansville Indiana December 18 rescue parties continue work through mine ruins seeking the bodies of two men believed killed in a gas explosion at the Bosse coal mine.
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Evansville
Ind
Bosse
Normal Five to Joliet for Big Contest
The Normal basketball five will travel to Joliet to face Joliet junior college team tomorrow afternoon. Coach Wager expresses optimism and says his team is in good shape to battle the steel city quintet. A later game is planned for January 9 against Mount Morris College in Normal gym with potential series against Chicago Y M C A and Sterling Y M C A.
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Joliet
Colere
Wager
Steel City
Themas
Mount Morris College
Y. M.C. A. College of Chicago
Sterling
Wage Scale Committee Resumes Sessions Today
The wage scale committee for coal mine operators in the outer competitive district resumes sessions in Cleveland after a night conference ended without a public statement.
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United Pres
Cleveland
Ohio
Taken Into Custody and Local Theatre Notice
Taken into custody by police last night after wife accused him of disorderly conduct. Hearing set for this evening. "& DOLLS HOUSE" presented by Miss Hortense Nielsen at the Normal School auditorium on Thursday December 18 1919 at 8 15 p m Tickets for students and others priced 50 cents.
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A. Carlson
North Eighth Street
Dolls House
Hortense Nielsen
Henrik Ibsen
Etorium
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