Many Guess on New Deal Shaping DeKalb Rail Access
Speculation swirls over the Milwaukee system’s purchase of the C. M. & G. lines and its impact on DeKalb. The St Paul ownership may add a trunk line, linking Rockford to Momence via the Chicago Milwaukee route, with potential passenger and freight changes to be announced.
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Milwaukee
DeKalb
Dicker
Ilroads
Chicago
St Paul
Rockford
Momence
Milwaukee & St. Paul
St. Paul
Momenee
Chicago, Milwanjary
Momennee
Wisconsin
Aurora
Joliet
G Line
Plumber Thompson Returns Home After Injuries
Friends of H. K. Thompson, a well known DeKalb plumber, report he has been discharged from the hospital and is home and able to work. He was injured when a pistol discharged accidentally, injuring his abdomen, and he hopes to resume business soon.
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H. KK. Thompson
DeKalb
Wat
Thompson
Break Machine When Work Is Started Here
A fragment notes a contractor starting sewer work on Haish avenue with a large ditching machine. The first day hit a main and manhole, then a crush occurred as power failed and dirt shifted, delaying the project briefly. The report mentions dirt flying again soon.
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Haish Avenue
Idaho Bill and His Brown Bear Leave the City
Col Idaho Hill and his brown bear, a local curiosity, departed yesterday for Chicago en route to Washington. Professor Randall of the high school recalls seeing the man and his animal in Douglas, Arizona, last May as he traveled to Washington.
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Idaho
Bill
Idaho Hill
Washington
Randall
Douglas
Ariz
Diphtheria Up in Uline. Smallpox Decreases Noted
A weekly health report shows diphtheria rising in Uline with 525 total cases, 255 in Chicago, while smallpox cases fell by two. The data was sent to Washington by the department of health.
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I Resn
Ring Fields US
Department of Heart
Washington
Chicago
Christmas Buyers Are Plentiful Now
Shoppers gathered for last minute Christmas buying, with toys books cigars playing cards pipes cameras and other goods selling briskly. Vendors report strong demand for candy packages and value offers as customers line up to buy today.
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Tor
SECOR
Submarine Dispute and Allied Conference Updates
At Washington reports show France accepting a naval ratio with reservations tied to submarine construction costs. Britain seeks changes to formation proportions while urging a ban on the weapon. The committee and conferees progress toward settlement as talks continue. A separate note mentions Gust Palinos leaving hospital and a brief entertainment tease.
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Washington, D. C
France
Albert JH
Frenteh
Griteh
Washington
Dee
Lee
Pairhim
Ferdeet
Uivel Tommitee
Welvek
Atel Serraut
Beautiful pageant lights up First Baptist Sunday
Sunday evening program by the First Baptist Church featured the Intermeinte and Junior departments of the Sunday school assisted by several young people. A French, Swedish, Italian, German, Japanese, and English country tableau formed a living nativity with carols and a final Joy to the World. The pageant closed with processional singing and a benediction. next Friday evening the Beginner and Primary departments present. Swanson Bros advertise radiant heaters and a variety of typewriters as gifts for all ages.
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First Baptist
Istermeinte
Edith Mitchell
Stow
Ada Wirtz
Frances Gilbert
Annie
Myrtle Metcalfe
France
England
Ceral
Vethers
Italy
Japan
Germany
Shepherds
Wire Men
Elks Executive Returns From Northern State Meeting
Clarence Emery, head of a local Elk lodge, reports a large gathering of exalted rulers from northern areas. The DeKalb man says the session was unusually interesting and he plans to prepare a detailed report for a future meeting. Killian city halls cooperative society hosts dance at 47 O F Hall Thursday night.
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Clarence Emery
DeKalb
Deelo
Killian
City Halls
Cooperative Society Dance
O. F. Hall
Big Suit Up In Court In De Kalb Case
The circuit court hears the case of Cynthia Case versus Charles Weddell of De Kalb over 716 shares of United Agency stock bought for 25000 dollars. Plaintiffs claim misrepresentation and worthless stock. defendant denies dealings and any misstatement. Jury selection resume. trial to begin once jurors completed.
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Cynthia
Charles Weddell
DeKalb
Crnie
Shurtiety
Marengo
Case
Weddell
United Agency
South Dakota
Mercantile Rat-S
Hee
Norris
Vierveynsel
Harry 8. Seeney
L. B. Smith
Thomas M. A. G. Kennedy
Horace Bk. ‘Tenney
Harold White
Chicago
East End Barber Involved After Moonshine Theft
Fred Babb, a barber in the east end, secured moonshine whiskey and later accused a friend of stealing his watch and chain. A woman in the city allegedly took the items for safekeeping during an attempt to help Babb home. He then sought a search warrant but changed his mind after learning the facts.
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Fred Babb
Hix
College Folks Will Help Poor At Christmas
Nokoma Illinois State Teachers College plans a Christmas project in which students bring canned foods to the foyer set as a showroom. Each donor receives a fellowship pin to wear during the week as the goods go to city families.
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Nok Ma
Illinois State Teéeache College
Witness Testimony Claims Twelve Yanks Hanged in France
George D B Taylor of Philadelphia testified before the senate committee investigating charges by Senator Tom Watson that American soldiers were hanged in France. Taylor said he did not know if a court martial occurred and offered to call 28 fellow comrades to substantiate his testimony.
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Washington, D. C
France
George DB. Taylor
Philadelphia
Senate
Tom Watson
Taylor
Move to Legalize Light Wines Sparks Prohibition Debate
A Washington dispatch reports supporters press Mellon for an amendment to the Volstead act to allow sale of light wines and beer to fund veteran bonuses. Treasury figures estimate revenue around 350 million dollars could be raised, with officials noting some congressmen favor the proposal. In New York City prohibition authorities clash with rum runners in a midnight gun battle as they push to be dry by Christmas. Chicago reports call the city the Sahara of the United States with nearly 800 facing trial and about 200 saloons closed.
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Washington, D. C
Friends
Mellon
Fordney
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury Actuary
New York
N. Y
Prohibition
Chicago
United States
Fitzmorris
Christmas at the Steel Party at Fourth and Locust
American Steel and Wire plans a Christmas party for 650 children of mill workers at the Assembly hall on Fourth and Locust streets. A concert by the American Steel & Wire band will open the evening followed by a program of songs dances and a Santa Claus gift distribution for every child, with many outside guests invited.
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American Steel & Wire Company
Fourth and Locust Streets
American Steel & W
Assembly Hall
Good Fellowship Club
Steel Company
H. Pierson
Miss Nicholson
Kuny
Plot Found To Overthrow Obregon Rule
Federal operatives on the Mexican border have detected a conspiracy by Mexican political and military leaders to spark a revolution within nine days. Earl Howery, a U S agent who returned from three weeks in Mexico, says the United States is taking steps to enforce federal neutrality.
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United Press
Dallas
Texas
Obregon
Mexico
United States
Earl Howery
Death of Mrs. Anna Jackaway Mother of Mrs Alden
DeKalb friends learn of the death of Mrs Anna Jackaway 67 at Hibbing Minnesota from a cerebral hemorrhage after a two week illness. She had lived with the Alden family in DeKalb and will be taken to Waukegan for funeral services tomorrow.
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DeKalb
Hibbing
Minn
Anna Jackaway
John Alden
J .Jackaway
Jackaway
Alden Nome
Waukegan
Special Meeting Initiates Five Candidates in Lodge Work
In a special session last night P.O. Biks lodge conducted initiatory ceremonies for five candidates. About 30 more candidates await the work and the lodge hopes to complete them before year’s end.
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P.O. Biks
Phone Operators Strike Cuts Saline County in Illinois
Saline county isolated as 26 operators from Murphysboro company walked out over contract talks. Disruption cut off communication with the outside world in Harrisburg UL. The strike began after failure to reach a new agreement.
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Harrisburg
Saline County
Murphysboro
Eskimo Pik 18 1 0 O F Dance Fellows Hall
Readable text fragment lists a dance event at Fellows Hall on Wednesday with unclear details. No names, times, or organization fully identifiable.
Organize to Fight Plan of Pacific Pact
United Press reports both Democratic and Republican foes moving to form a nationwide anti Pacific treaty organization. Anti Japanese sentiment centers Pacific coast actions with women organizers to boost clubs in the middle and northwest. Plans call for anti treaty clubs and mass meetings as part of the effort to sway voters in the coming election against the league pact.
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United Preoo
Washington, D. C
Pacific
Northwest
League
Pierce Township Farmer Suffers Severe Arm Cut
Jesse Niemann of south Cortland was in DeKalb yesterday afternoon to have a surgeon sew up a severe cut he received while dressing geese. He is believed to be nearly recovered from a prior injury to his other arm and says this latest accident has given him more than his share. Several stitches were required.
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Jesse Niemann
Cortland
DeKalb
Cay
Christmas Pardons to Be Announced Friday
President Harding will announce pardons for political prisoners on Friday. Several Christmas pardons will be announced, officials said at the White House.
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Washington
Harding
White House
Belfast Quiets as Troops Quash Belfast Terror Run
In Belfast a renewed reign of terror was quashed by military forces after snipers and gunmen barricaded houses. Troops seized large amounts of ammunition and 30 people were arrested. The incident followed a violent clash as authorities moved to restore order.
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Bs United Press
Belfast
Ireland
Dublin
Ehampion de Valera
Aes Dail Eireann
Great Britain
Simmu
Effingham
Dail
Eian
Finian Lynch
Albina Brodick
Donal O'Callaghan
Limerick
London
England
Evening Standard
Dail Eireann
Purple Four Dime dance Wednesday December 21 at Elks Hall
The notice advertises a Purple Four Dime dance scheduled for Wednesday December 21 at Elks Hall. Attendance details and event context are limited to the readable fragment.
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Elks Hall
Bill Hart Stars in Three Word Brand Tonight
Bill Hart performs a triple role in Three Word Brand at Trav Theater tonight. Showtimes are 9 and 10:10.
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Star Tonight
Trav
DeKalb High School Building Contract Still Pending
Bids for the new DeKalb high school are under review by the architect and school board. No contract has been awarded though a September occupancy is hoped, with many bids near the same figure and contingencies delaying a final decision.
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DeKalb
The
Chronicle
Rockford
Ross Beckstrom Company
Beckstrom
Amw J
Archit
Sycamore Road
T Jaick
Paper Thefts Reported Along Street
Mrs. Mable McCann notes morning newspaper deliveries are delayed as thefts persist along the street. The News Stand owner reports multiple complaints of papers disappearing and considers charging delivery staff a nickel per stolen paper to curb losses.
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Mable McCann
News Stan
Chronicle
Bee
Cement Road East of City Open to Traffic
Barriers on the East corn Highway cement road laid this fall after the South street road were removed yesterday afternoon and the road is now open to traffic. Earlier notices said it would not open tomorrow but a force member reported the barriers were removed and motorists could use the road.
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East Corn Highway
South Street
Two Boys Escape From State School
City police reported two boys escaped from a state school during the night. Officers urged caution, noting authorities had kept watch and many escapees have been recaptured and returned. Miss Gladys D Arcy was omitted from a soprano chorus list for the First Baptist Church’s Sunday program.
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Charles
Tts
Bing
Gladys D'Arcy
Siah
First Baptist Church
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