18 Dec 1920
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1920
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to an adjourned meeting of a court or board with mentions of fees, costs, and concessions. The readable items are incomplete and do not provide clear names, dates, or outcomes.
Donations from Morris to the American Legion Christmas Fund for wounded and disabled soldiers are listed. Organizations include American Legion B. P. C. E No. 765, Rebekahs, Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Woman's Auxiliary American Legion, and a $5.00–level contribution noted with 250 see.
Sealed plea for asset liquidation dominates local business page as JMSPLAY at Bank markets distressed stock. Municipal records show aggressive sale push to raise liquidity amid uncertain demand.
A two night effort ended with the Noras falling to Eureka by 30 to 19. The opening half saw the locals lead 6 to 5 before Eureka surged, overcoming a strong start and a tough Peoria comeback from the previous night.
Debris cleanup finished after six rail cars derailed near a crossing. Wreckage scattered but has been cleared and traffic resumed. Cars left the tracks, wheels damaged the crossing, and repairs were underway. This was the first incident at this bend in some time.
Reported public concern as drivers wonder if the Laerein Hidewar road east of Stl will crack under spring thaw. Observers note current surface lumps and a few visible cracks but no widespread damage yet. experts advise cautious driving and monitoring during warming periods.
The DeKalb Connection Improvement Association reports the flour mill is nearly ready to sell product. After two months of work, the four ends prepared earlier have ripened, and sale time will be announced once conditions are settled.
Dec 18 machine guns mounted at strategic points around the courthouse as national guard troops watched the unrest. Police cleared streets, detainees were taken to a nearby city jail, while troops guarded the area to restore order.
Federal grand jury returned indictments charging profiteering against Empire Grocery Company and its officials for selling sugar to a Petroiman at 29 cents per pound after paying 8 cents. Henderson Terror Company was indicted for collecting a brokerage fee of 8 cents a pound on sugar from a Michigan concern.
Seven men from the Ar mor Plate plant at Southharvester drowned when a row boat carrying 18 workers sank crossing the Kanawha river at noon today. The incident was reported by United Press from Spring Hill West Virginia.
Local report notes Pat O'Brien's death by his own action amid ongoing family troubles. Authorities confirm the incident and inquiries proceed to determine circumstances surrounding the death.
Fire at the Sanford Chesbro residence on Garden and Water, California, causes roof collapse and heavy smoke as cold weather hampers firefighters. In Los Angeles, Pat O'Brien, noted war hero and author of Outwitting the Hun, commits suicide at the Alexandrian hotel amid marital troubles, coinciding with a planned British decoration. Local reports detail neighbors discovering the blaze and townsfolk aiding responders while O'Brien’s wife was in another room during the incident.
DeKalb county school children will assemble Hoover Christmas stockings to aid 3.5 million hungry youths in Poland, Czecho Slovakia, Hungary and elsewhere. Warren Hubbard will distribute stockings via teachers to collect pennies and nickels, totaling about 33,900 dollars to buy food for ten months of relief.
About two dozen locals watched as Sycamore freshman and sophomore squads defeated the local high school in the first game of the season. Sophomores lost 19 to 15 and freshmen 19 to 16 with strong early defense fading as the game progressed. A return contest is planned for the first week of January.
John L. Lewis has been elected international president of the International Mine Workers of America. Ellis Searles, editor of the Mine Workers Journal, announced today based on incomplete returns from the union's December 14 election in Indianapolis Indiana.
In Marion Ohio December 15 Senator James A Reed Democrat of Missouri said Harding would break faith with Americans by joining a world body. He supported an association for conferences to clarify disputes but called a referendum on war impracticable.
Brussels December 18 The serious economics situation in Europe is gradually stabilizing as inter allied financial conference members assess the waning hatred amid the war weary public mood.
United Press dispatch from Dublin reports ongoing clashes as authorities struggle to quell unrest in Ireland. The riots involve protesters and security forces with brief flareups noted near Dublin and surrounding areas.
Teal Holitare of this city, who played Millea of Auroz for the district title, could qualify for the Chicago tournament after all. Millen owns two pool rooms and is thus ineligible. De Kalb fans plan to attend the city event to watch the promising young player.
In Columbus on December 18 a receivership bid for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co of Akron was filed by stockholder Frank S. Monnett seeking an accounting from the company directors and subsidiaries worldwide. Monnett, owner of 45 shares of preferred stock, charges directors misuse of stockholders’ funds.
United Press bulletin from Washington on December 18 reports the first house test vote on reviving the War Finance Corporation to boost export trade and raise farm product prices, with indications of a large majority in favor.
Mrs. Ella Stone of Kirkland, about 55, died at her home after a weeks long illness. She had visited DeKalb frequently and remained a well known figure. her husband died suddenly last year, leaving Seaman Seaman as the last of the family.
Washington December 18 report that a resolution may be adopted to permit all naval radio stations to accept press messages, altering existing procedures. The proposal aims to broaden press access and official communications for naval stations.
A Wednesday program invites every child whose father works for the American Steel Company to a Christmas gathering at the Vassar Swiss building. A large tree will stand as rails are decorated with ornaments, tinsel, and silver cord. Festivities start at seven with gifts from Santa promised, organized by company officials and mill personnel for several hundred pounds of remembrances.
New York reports no trace of the missing naval balloonists believed lost in the Adirondacks. The search continues with authorities and rescuers scouring the region for any sign or debris related to the expedition.
Voters decide on enlarging the local high school with polls open from 1 PM. Evening reports show steady turnout despite limited seating. If approved, construction would start soon after the vote concludes and new space would relieve crowding.
The census reports the population of the United States as enumerated in the fourteenth census, noting a rise of 25.1 percent over preliminary figures. It lists 10,350,640 for the Philippine Islands and 26,051 for the Virgin Islands, with 117,238 people serving in the military or naval services abroad included in the total.
The English duke serves as deputy for the Prince of Wales. He recovered from a chill six weeks ago at the Riviera and is now well. French officials attended formal visits and were later entertained to luncheon on the Malaya. The duke arrives in Madras January 1 and will hold a Durbar at Delhi during a six week tour.
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