Four auto bandits found guilty by DeKalb jury
In Sycamore circuit court a jury convicted four men of the Breunig gang after about three and a half hours deliberation. The defendants Joe Wheels John B Trainor Harold Toomey and Frank Kreuger face 1 to 14 years. Their defense claimed innocence, while the state argued for broader criminal links and accomplices. Sentencing postponed to December 46 with appeals likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
Aie Vyer
Sluiver
Slusser
Intraead
Joe Wheels
John B. Trainor
Harold Toomedy
Ottawa
Frank Kreuger
Kanevills
Wheeler
Johnson Brothers
Chicago
Trainor
Toom
Otta
Samoa
Kreuzer
Toomey
Kreuser
James B. Trainor
Ted
Im” Ryan
Harold Toomey
Jank Kreuger
Kentucky
DeKalb
Kane Ty
Earl Breunig
Somonauk
Yanks Seek Villa Signals Near Mexican Border
United Press report from Washington says American forces on the Mexican border monitor Villa movements as Villistas allegedly near the Rio Grande. Officials doubt an incursion and have asked Admiral Rodman and the Mazatlan consul about two American sailors jailed for assault in Mazatlan. The State Department believes they may have been released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Tress
Washington, D. C
Villistas
Mexico City
Rio Grande
Villa
Admiral Rodman
Mazatlan
State Department
Rail Union Presses for Wage Increase in 1920s
Washington Dec 20. Officials of the railway shopmen's union urged Rail Director Hines to renew wage increase demands. The unions had withdrawn demands last summer when President Wilson-directed action granted a small rise, with a promise of cost of living relief within 90 days. More than 90 days have passed with no relief observed.
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LTA I Pose
Washington, D. C
Railway Shopmen’s Union
Hines
Wilson
United Prean
Washington
Senate
LaFollette
House
Sugar Equalization Board
Transportation Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cummins
Board of Labor Appeal
Taxpayers to be saved much by new rates
Illinois taxpayers will be saved by the state tax levy board setting the 1918 rate at 40 cents, a 20 percent reduction. The legislature shifted property assessment to one-half valuation from one third, which would have produced a 60 cent rate under the old basis.
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City United Press
Springfield
State Tax Levy Board
Miners to Get Large Sum as Strike Award
The Illinois miners' executive board announced a statewide strike relief payout of 900000 dollars to 92000 miners who were not employed during the dispute. Each eligible miner will receive ten dollars.
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United Press
Springfield
Illinois Miners’ Organization
Santa Claus
Relief Corps To Present Flag To American Legion Post 66
Members of the Women's Relief Corps have purchased a silk American flag to be presented to DeKall post No. 66 of the American Legion. The flag is on display in Anderson Bros show window and a formal presentation is anticipated at a later date with details pending. No coal famine at Ferguson’s: plenty of hard coal for base burn and ample coke.
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Women's Relief Corps
DeKall Post
No. 66
American Legion
Anderson Bros
Lord French Alive After Dublin Attack Plot
United Press dispatch from Dublin reports Viscount French, lord lieutenant of Ireland, escaped an assassination attempt as his train ran two minutes early to Ashtown station. attackers planned to block the road near Phoenix Park to force a stop. One attacker, Martin Shrag, a grower’s assistant, was killed. Rumors of French being wounded were unverified. Security forces conducted raids, including Kirke grocery, seizing possessions. documents implicating others were claimed found.
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United Pressy
Dublin
Ireland
Viscount French
Ashtown
Phoenix Park
French
Mirty
Martin Shrag
Kirke Grocery
Savage
Lieutenant Tindall Resigns Navy Post After War Service
Lieutenant Floyd G. Tindall has resigned from the navy after two and a half years of service through the war. He left his ship The Florida on a long cruise and chose home life over extended absence from his family. Tindall contributed to naval medical work by installing service hospitals and served as junior medical officer on board. He returned to DeKalb to visit family before discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd G. Tindall
Navy
Amie
Tindall
Florida
Brown Chosen Chairman for Milk Producers
George J. Urown of Sycamore was elected secretary of the National Milk Producers Federation in Chicago. James Willett of Pennsylvania elected treasurer to assist Secretary Brown. Milo D. Campbell, re elected president, urged amending laws to assure farmers’ rights to unite for purchasing and price setting. Charles H. Potter, chairman of the Milk Producers board, attended the Morrison hotel meeting.
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George Jurown
Sycamore
National Milk Producers’ Federation
Chicago
James Willett
Pennsylvania
Treasuer
Brown
Milo D. Campbell
Leeld
Charles H. Potter
The
Milk Producers’ Association
Yeterday
Morrison Hotel
Miners Restore Lost Time With New Production Drive
News from Washington reports soft coal miners returning to work to regain productivity as government moves on Knox resolution amending war end measures. Senate debate follows with Lodge pushing peace terms and a Christmas church program announced featuring Barleis and a cantata at First Baptist.
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Tosted Press
Washington, D. C
Unb
Todey
Knox
United Sates
Senator Lodge
Wrshington
D. C
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Germany
Congress
Lodge
Senate
Repart
Ledge
Pershing in Chicago Brings Big Welcome Events
General John J. Pershing arrived in Chicago to a citywide celebration for a returning hero. An American Legion address for members preceded a parade with Pershing as chief, followed by a public reception and a medal presentation. He urged vigilance against radicalism and urged the Legion to stay nonpartisan while defending democracy.
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Tee
Washington
D. C
Dee
John J. Pershing
Chicago
Oday
American Legion
Pershing
A. E. FP
Legion
Wreck Off Oregon Claims Many Lives Reported
San Francisco dispatch reports the oil tanker J. A. Chanstor wrecked on a reef off Cape Blanco Oregon. Authorities say about 30 or more lives are lost or missing as the marine department of the commerce ministry receives advices today.
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Oregon
San Francisco
Clair
J. A. Chanstor
Cape Blanco
Ure
Marine Department of the
Climber of Commerce
Better Times at Star Shows Heartfelt Comedy
Star presents King W. Vidor's Better Times a dramatic comedy about ordinary people with relatable troubles and warm humor. David Butler stars as the hero with Zain Pitts and a strong supporting cast delivering uplifting optimism and light entertainment for adults and children with special music by the Star Orchestra.
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King W. Vidor
Brentwood Studios
Ehibitors Mutual
Vidor
Zain Pitts
David Butler
Jack McDamil
William DeVaull
Hugh Fay
Tittien Leighton
Star Orchestra
Madge Kennedy Stages Comedy at Prin cess Playhouse Tonight
Madge Kennedy stars in Throwgh the Wrong Door at the Princess Playhouse tonight. Performances start on Saturdays at 7 44. The Illinois weather forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Sunday with slightly warmer temperatures tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Kennedy
Priness Playhouse
Illinois
Gans and Perkins at New Armory Theater in Comedy
Gans and Perkins present a vaudeville style comedy act at the New Armory Theater Monday. The show promises the biggest jot of fun the readers have yet to enjoy with rambling dancing and light humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Armory Theater
DeKalb County Farmers Institute Closes at Kingston
The DeKalb County Farmers Institute ends its ten day series with closing remarks at Kingston. Sessions were held at U P church Hinckley Waterman Lee Rollo Elva Malta Mamond Brush Point Genoa Kingston. Speaker C E Hopkins of the Federal Land Bank discussed farm loans and government policy for farmers. The Homemakers Club also concluded six meetings at the same sites with speakers Mrs. Ella Stewart Mrs. Frederick Dow and Mrs. Lena S Mann.
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C. E. Hopkins
Federal Land Bank of St. Louis
Homemakers’ Club
Kingston
UC. P. Church
Hincksey
Waterman
Rollo
Malta
Ella Stewart
Frederick Dow
Lena
Mann
Illinois Utilities Commission Sets Hearings on Rate Increases
The Illinois Public Utilities Commission scheduled hearings in Chicago and Congo for proposed rate increases. De Kalb County Telephone seeks higher rates in DeKalb Sycamore and other cities. Northern Illinois Telephone seeks higher rates in Somonauk Sandwich Sheridan Lee Paw Paw Mendota Earlville. Somonauk village objects to the increase.
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Springfield
The
Chronicle
Ilinois Public Utilities Commission
Chicago
Wilkerson
Lucey
Congo
Northern Illinois Telephone Company
Somonauk
Sandwich
Sheridan, Lee
Paw Paw
Mendota
Earlville
Railroad Man Hurt in DeKalb Yards
J A Dolan of Chicago a fireman on the Chicago and North Western railroad was painfully but not seriously injured this morning in DeKalb yards when knocked from the tender while manipulating the water tank apparatus. He fell to the ground suffering a cut over the eye and was taken to the city hospital for treatment.
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J. A. Dolan
Chicago
Chicago and North Western Railroad
DeKalb
City Hospital
Hull resigns as senator to become delegate
Morton D. Hull of Chicago tendered his resignation as state senator from the fifth district to Governor Lowden. Hull is a delegate to the constitutional convention and, per Attorney General Brundige, delegates must resign from the general assembly. Other legislators who are delegates are expected to resign in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fores Spronsfield
Morton D. Hull
Chicago
Lowden
Hull
Brundige
General Assembly
Clemenceau to retire as premier within two months
Paris December 20. Premier Clemenceau has decided to retire from the premier ship within two months. Sources say he will accept the presidency and would direct the government through the cabinet rather than serve as a figurehead.
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Hie Unibet Iessy P
Hitchcock Has Caucus Postponed To January 18
Senate Democrats received notices that the caucus to choose a successor to the late Senator Martin was postponed to January 18. The decision followed an agreement among Senator Hitchcock the administration leader and Senator Underwood the other candidate for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cty United
Washington, D. C
Senate Democrats
Martin
Hitchcock
Underwood
Mrs C D Carter Undergoes Major Operation
Mrs C D Carter underwent a serious operation at Augustana hospital in Chicago yesterday. Her husband Dr Carter has remained at her side since admission and Mrs Ernest Carter is visiting the patient today. The condition is reported as improved today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Carter
Carter
Augustana Hospital
Chicago
Ernest Carter
Rail Wreck Kills and Injures Dozens in Canada
Twelve killed and 365 injured when a special passenger train from St Johns collided with an eastbound freight near Brownsville Missouri. A relief train carried surgeons and nurses. among the passengers were notable figures but none confirmed aboard the wrecked car.
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United Press
St. Johns
New Brunswick
Dev
Canadian-Pacific
Brownsville Jr
France
Boards Delay Tax Books Under New Assessment Law
Statewide delays in issuing tax books due to boards neglecting to perform assessments under a new law. Cook County omitted duties, delaying certification of statewide taxation to county clerks until assessments are filed. The county board of review reports strong compliance, listing over half a million dollars in taxable assets including railroads telegraphs and corporate stock.
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Board of Review
State Auditor
State Tax Board
Cook
Springfield
Speaker Here Tomorrow at Local Church
At 10:45 AM the Congregational church hosts an address by Field Secretary Theodore H. Wilson to inaugurate the Pilgrim Memorial Drive. The 7:30 PM Christmas program, directed by Jessie Mann, features slides, scripture readings, music, and a talk by Prof. C. W. Whitten on Bible Lands needs, with the Christmas offering aiding relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Theodore H. Wilson
Jessie Mann
C. W. Whitten
Bible Lands
Drastic Laws To Be Passed Against Reds Headed By Husted
Anttea Pre reports drastic legislation to curb radicalism in the nation. Representative Husted of New York, chair of the judiciary subcommittee on radicalism, introduces a tentative bill aimed at suppressing all revolutionary efforts. Also noted are notable cultural items including a musical comedy “Her Left Shoulder” with ten cast members and scenic changes at the Armory theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anttea Pre
Washington, D. C
House
Representative Husted
New York
Judiciary
Armory Theater
December Issue of Normal Book Distributed
The Northern Unnot monthly publication of the Normal school is issued for December. The rushed magazine covers school activities, a report on former president Dr Cook, Christmas greetings, Yuletide stories, a full page Glee club photo, and other illustrations. Also noted is Fatty Arbuckle's comedy The Hayseed in vaudeville at New Armory Theater with a dance at Armory ballroom tonight from 9 to 12.
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Normal School
Cook
Glee Club
Fatty Arbuckle
the Hayseed
New Armory Theater
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California
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Tevenine
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Cali
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Sarah Elizabeth Fowler
Connecticut
West
Blackhawk
DuPage County
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Relief Corps
Ferguron
Lord French
Milk Makers
Foreign ‘Special Service
First Baptist Church
Barleis
Seat Peacock
Castle Brown
Zon
J. 5. Pearis
Regue
Zion
Holy
Walteth
Shephherd
Saprang
Hass
Bethlehem
Chhoras
Lord God
Israel
Federal Trade Commis
Federal Trade
Department of Justice
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Commission
Justice Department
Palmer
Wholesite Grocers’ Association
Big Wive Packers
Federal Teide Commission
Clifford ‘Dhorne
Grocers
Williams
DT. C
Camp Fronser
John Skelton Williams
Institute
Clemenceau
C. D. Carter
Maine
Duke of Devonshire
Canada
W. A. Bishop
Reginald Tupper
C. B. Keighly Teach
George Graham
Lady Hamilton
Montreal
Onawa
Oberlin Glee Club
Armory
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