Neuman to hospital after war injury at Chateau-Thierry
Khaki clad friends and Marine Joe Neuman bid him Godspeed at the Northwestern depot as he heads to a Brooklyn war hospital for hip surgery. Shell fragments remain in his hip from Chateau-Thierry and he likely will be away days before returning home. He expresses gratitude to DeKalb residents and says he will be released from service after recovery.
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Joe Neuman
Northwestern Depot
Neuman
Brooklyn
Chateau-Thierry
Neaman
Oreen Ther
Newnan
Demobilization Delay at Camp Grant Affects Troop Buildup
Camp Grant faces delays in mustering out about 10 000 troops due to crowded facilities delaying depot brigade construction. Maj. W. T. Charles reports progress on buildings as 14 225 troops remain available for discharge, while 20 000 stood by last week. More discharge orders arrive as officers and staff from OT5 and other camps prepare to leave.
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Camp Grant
W. T. Charles
Camp
O.T. 5
Red Cross drive progress lagging under Lundberg
Frank Lundberg, head of the Red Cross drive, reports slow progress as several canvassers fail to show up and others lack results. Only 700 members pledged for the coming year so far, with more to report.
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Frank Lundberg
Red Cross
Sev
Eteht Nen
Veterans of Thirty Third Landed Today
Reports from New York say 30 veterans of the 85th Prairie division including De Kalb boys landed from the Celtic at Newark this morning. Local relatives hope their boys are among the returning, though it is probable many were wounded.
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New York
Pile of Pumpkins Covers Four Acres
A 1100 ton pumpkin pile drew attention on a four acre plot four feet deep. The set was bought by the local canning factory. Local farmers profited, with one man earning 306 from his crop plus grain, amid the year’s bumper harvest.
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United Press
Petersburg
Smallpox Strikes Blain Area Prompt Vaccination Order
In Blain 26 smallpox cases are reported with no deaths. City council passes an ordinance requiring all school children to be vaccinated and factory employers to ensure vaccination among workers immediately as trains run late due to holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oy Uaten Mreemy Migin
Blain
Speakership Faction Fights Stir Hinds Republicans
Editorial argues the Republican party must control the next house speakership in Hinds. It rails against bipartisan maneuvers and caucus mutinies, urging Shanahan or any chosen Republican to lead, and condemns intraparty bolters and national factionalism hindering party unity.
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Ho Hinds
Avin
Dave Shanahan
Apeaker
Chonivie
Tave Shanahan
Republican Party
Drys
Dave
Narty
Ways Wright
House
Wilson to Visit London Amid Allied Conference
London plans a grand welcome for President Wilson during his December visit. Allied Russia policy and freedom of the seas are expected topics as he meets leaders in Paris and London. A major allied expedition to Petrograd is rumored, signaling possible action against the Bolshevik government.
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Lendon
England
London
Paris
Wilson
League of Nations
Petrograd
Russia
France
Poincaire
Marshal Joffre
French Academy
Wilsons
Madame Pinchon
Lancheon
Fle Murat
New Year Telephone Rate Reductions Announced
Postmaster General Turleson announces new long distance and airline rate reductions effective January 22. Rates include half day and fourth day options, penalties for unanswered calls, and lowered short distance charges with five minutes free talk.
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Soldier Boys
New York
Postoeter
Turleson
A DeKalb County Resident Mary O'Brien Dies at 71
Mrs Mary OBrien of 216 West Locust Street DeKalb county died early today after a long life of local service She was born May 7 1844 and married John OBrien October 26 1867 They had ten children seven survive Funeral services will be held Saturday near 10 from St Marys church with burial in St Marys cemetery.
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DeKalb County
Mary O'Brien
West Locust Street
O'Brien
Mary Butler
Maple Park
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Yank checks found on dead German on western front
Two employer payroll checks sent to Murphy Trappe of Chicago were found in the wallet of a German soldier killed in action on the western front after the armistice. Trappe did not cash the checks and carried them to France. his fate is unclear but he is presumed captured or killed. The wallet and checks are now with Ralph Menard of Kankakee, the American soldier who retrieved them.
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United Press
Bloomington
Murphy Trappe
Chicago
Trappe
France
Ralph Menard
Kankakee
Baruch Prepares Comprehensive War Industries Statistics
Bernard M. Baruch, chairman of the War Industries Board, is compiling the most comprehensive live statistics on resources, industries, and finances under the board. The up to date report will be preserved for government and business use and likely turned over to the Department of Commerce and other agencies.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
America
Baruch
Department of Commerce
May Cut Down Rates Within the Next Year
Washington December 19 Director General Mc Adoo predicted freight rates will fall within a year if Congress approves five year control of national railroads. He said the transportation problem requires a determined, temporary test of rate policy.
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Thired
Washington, D. C
Congress
McAdao
Rag Time Cure for Sickness of One Warrior
George Barden receives word of his father Mr. Barden Snr death and cannot attend the funeral due to illness. The elder Barden had been ill for some time and was a prominent Oregon resident with many friends in DeKalb.
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George Barden
Preson, Jr
Mr. Barden, Sr
Piper Case Far From Closed as Murder Probe Extends
Muskegon Michigan December 19 two key issues delay the Piper murder case against Milo H. Piper the defendant for the death of his Gypsy bride. A fourth exhumation of the bride’s remains was required to determine if she died violently.
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United Press
Muskegon
Mich
Milo H. Piper
Remains of Francis Collins to Rantoul
Tomorrow morning at 4 44 o clock the remains of Francis Collins will be taken to his former home at Rantoul for burial. Dennis Collins and John Collings will accompany the body.
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Francis Collins
Rantoul, Fil
Dennis Collins
John Collings
Christmas Concert At First Lutheran Church
City music lovers anticipate the annual Christmas concert by the First Lutheran church choir directed by Prof. E J Swanson. Chicago harpist Edna Wheeler Ballard will perform several numbers for the first time locally, with a program featuring harp solos, cantata The Christmas King, and Brightest and Best.
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First Lutheran Church
E. J. Swanson
Edna Wheeler Ballard
Chicago
A. Fahlund
Cantana
Holton
Hasselman
Holm
Coombs
Phillip Swanson
M Ballard
Luecilie Cusson Kirchner
Air mail reaches Chicago by mail train
Chicago’s first airplane mail arrived by train as Aviator A. K. Johnson completed the second leg of the run from Bellefontaine, Pa. He will depart with eastbound mail after a brief stop. earlier, Aviator Ebersole abandoned his leg due to a broken propeller and plans to leave at 6 a.m. tomorrow.
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United Press
Chicago
Til
A. K. Johnson
Bellefontaine
Oliver J. Sproul
Air Mail Service
Ebersole
Government to aid Greeks and Armenians in Asia Minor plan
Government support will back a plan to send medical aid agricultural machinery and other supplies to Greeks and Armenians in Asia Minor. A congressional bill would create a committee to oversee the effort while Henry Moozenthau a former ambassador to Turkey assists. A presidential proclamation urging backing is expected.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Asia Minor
Congress
Henry Moozenthau
Turkey
Plana
Auto Dies On Car Tracks Of Electric
Lester Cane returning from Elgin crosses DeKalb tracks near Aurora when his auto stalls. A DeKalb car could not stop and struck the auto, crushing its engine and injuring Cane only on the side with the steering wheel. The auto was towed home afterward.
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Aurora
Lester Cane
Elgin
DeKalb
Cancy
Jlome
Paris and Rome Leaders Meet In War Peace Talks
Reports from Paris state Py dent Wilson and Premier Clemenceau opened a key conference at Murat palace aiming for closer France United States accord on peace pact details. Italian King Victor Emmanuel and party arrived in Paris for meetings with Clemenceau Poincare and Orlando.
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United Press
Paris
France
Pydent Wilson
Clemenceau
Murat Palace
United States
Madrid
Spain
Wilson
Romaninos
Foreign Office
Lloyd George
Orlando
Victor Emanuel
Italy
Elena
Prince Humbert
Poincaire
Petersons Celebrate Return of Sons at Christmas
Happiness fills the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Peterson as Sgt Evans Peterson on furlough from Newark extends his leave to December 28. Raymond Peterson in the navy reports leaving his ship the U S S New Jersey to try to be home for Christmas, and Private Clarence Peterson of the 129th detachment in France says in a November letter he will be home soon. The family looks forward to all their sons being together for the holiday.
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Petersons
Ben Peterson
Evans Peterson
Anatol
N. J
Raymond Peterson
Navy
U. S. S. New Jersey
Clarence Peterson
129Th
France
Lodge demands peace delegates report on ship destruction
Senator Lodge pressed Secretary of State in Paris to confirm whether U S peace delegates seek to destroy all surrendered German battleships. He demanded authority for such destruction if the Paris cabinet report is accurate and the information be sent to the Senate.
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Cume
Washington, D. C
Lodge
Paris
Senate
United States
Huns murder young American aviator in prison camp
Copenhagen reports the murder of a young American aviator named Doheeny by German prison guards after the armistice was signed. He left a cabin near Stralsund when shot at about 7 p m December 5, per a German officer’s account.
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United Press
Copenhagen
Denmark
Doheeny
Stralsun
Hor
Farmers Plow In Northwestern Illinois In Unseasonable Weather
United Press reports farmers across northwestern Illinois are plowing amid unusually warm ground with no frost. Historical notes mention mid December 1917 ice harvest and a January temperature plunge to 18 degrees below zero on the 15th.
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United Press
Freport
Tlinois
Bad Country Roads Delay Travel Across County
Report notes deteriorated country roads making travel slow. Residents heading to Maple Park found the trip extended to about an hour from minutes. Others in different areas faced similarly poor road conditions.
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Maple Park
May Elect President Ebert In Germany Turmoil
Berlin reports propose a Sunday presidential election to stabilize a responsible government as the Ebert Haase coalition secures the soldiers council endorsement. Spartacus group actions, street fighting in Dresden, and calls to try the former Kaiser accompany broader upheaval across Germany with Western reports from Paris London and Washington noting political shifts and Bolshevik momentum fading.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Ebert-Haase
Meetings At Advent Christian Church Draw Crowds
Evangelistic meetings at Advent Christian Church corner Seventh and State progress. Topics include The Lost Sheep and The Lost Saviour. The evangelist’s daughter, a sweet soloist, pleases congregations. Everyone is invited this evening.
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Advent Christian Church
Seventh and State Streets
Insane Patients Escape From Dunning Hospital
Four women and one man, patients at the Dunning Hospital for the Insane, escaped early today. The break occurred amid the facility’s grounds and details were not immediately disclosed.
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Dunning
United Rrice
Chicago
Duning Hospital
Roumanian Premier Bratiano Forms New Cabinet
Premier Bratiano is forming a new Roumanian cabinet in Bucharest. Delayed dispatch notes political reorganization as the government restructures. Weather in Illinois shows increasing cloudiness with rain late tonight and Friday, warmer tonight.
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Roumanian
United Press
Bucharest
Roumania
Bratiano
Ilinois
Federal Trade Commission opposes government take over of meat packing
William D. Colver chairman of the FTC testified before the House Interstate Commerce Committee. He said the commission never recommends government ownership of big meat packing plants and noted influences in the industry conflicting with the public interest. Colver proposed licensing and curbs on big packers including ownership of refrigerator cars and control of stock yards and stock exchanges.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
William D. Colver
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Colver
War Manufactures Board
Bolsheviks Gain Ground Across Russia and Estonia
United Press dispatches report Bolsheviks gaining power in Russia as German withdrawals occur in border areas. Other reports from Stockholm say Bolsheviks advance into Estonia from the north, with Lettish troops reinforcing and reaching within 20 miles of Dorpat.
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Ru United Press
London
England
Stockholm
Sweden
Esthonia
Esthenian War Ministry
Dorpat
German Helmet Day Brings Trophies to DeKalb Depot
Workers at the DeKalb depot report six or seven German helmets arrived this morning and were consigned to local residents. The event is described as German helmet day with trophies moving through the area.
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DeKalb
Illinois supreme court upholds non high school district act
The Illinois supreme court upheld the non high school district act passed by the last general assembly in Strackart vs Shortail. The ruling frees thousands of dollars in taxes held by county clerks and confirms a board of education may levy tuition taxes for pupils in non high school districts attending bona fide high schools.
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Supreme Court
Ay United Press
Springfield
Ilinois Supreme Court
Strackart
Board of Education
Serena Fire Destroys Post Office and Two Buildings
A fire in Serena Illinois destroyed the post office and two other business district buildings today. The total loss was estimated at ten thousand dollars. Tonight Alice Brady stars in The Better Halt at the Princess theatre.
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Serena
United Press
Ottawa
Alice Brady
Mayor to Get Data on Health Reports in DeKalb
Washington December 10. influenza caused 66534 deaths in large cities from Sept 14 to Dec 14 and pneumonia killed 38763 more. Mayor Wagley orders daily health reports from city physicians under state law ensuring timely figures and cooperation with the board of health or face action. Physicians to fill blanks each morning and officers to collect daily.
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DeKalo
DeKalb
Chronicle
Cily
Wagley
United Press
Washington, D. C
Board of Health
Many Seek Speaker Role In Next House
Rep Mann of Chicago leads as Republican floor leader and veteran status in the race for speaker. Gillette of Massachusetts is expected to enter with strong eastern backing. Foss of Ohio denies candidacy but is likely to be nominated by the middle west progressive wing.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Mann
Chicago
Gillette
Massachusetts
Foss
Ohio
House of Representatives
Fess
Middle West
General Strike Called at General Electric Plants
Reports from across the United States indicate a preconceived general strike has been called in General Electric company plants. Details remain sparse as workers in multiple locations participate in the action.
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General Electric
United Kiessy
Chicago
United States
General Electric Company
Proposes Volunteer Army of Occupation in House Bill
Washington December 19 A bill introduced by Representative Green of Iowa calls for a volunteer army of ten divisions for occupation of European soil as necessary. All workers return to Northwestern freight offices for the first time in a month as the epidemic disrupts operations.
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Pyumwerre
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Representative Green
Iowa
Northwestern Freight
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Workmen's and Soldiers’ Council
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