New Years Toe Hold Bout Promised in City
Promoter Bob Murphy announced a wrestling match between Kash Poloski of Milwaukee and Floyd Domer of Dixon for New Year’s Day at Rowan Hall at Lincoln Highway and Fourth Street. The event marks the first meeting since Sycamore, where Domer’s toe hold led to a clean sweep but was barred for this bout. Thompson serves as the referee and Butch Weinland keeps time.
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Betwen Kash Polos
Milwaukee
Floyd Domer
Dixon
Wwe
Dar
Yes
Rowan Hall
Lincoln Highway
Fourth Street
Sycamore
Domer
Bob Murphy
Frank Gotch
Thompson
Butch Weinlund
Health Board Urges Immediate Birth Reports City Clerk Notes
A communication from the division of Vital Statistics urges prompt reporting of all births. The State Board of Health complains physicians have lax reporting, risking proper recognition from national societies. The state commissioner warns of extreme measures and cites physicians losing licenses for continued delay.
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Blackman
Division of Vital Statistics
State Board of Health
Revolt Flanks Along Indian Frontier Reports
Dispatches say on Wednesday and Thursday fierce fighting occurred along the Indian frontier of Afghanistan as Waziri and Ma sliids tribesmen attacked British forces. The attackers were repulsed with heavy losses while British airplanes supported ground fire. Casualties reported for Britain were 84.
Court Rules Policemen Are City Officials
Springfield Dec 23 The Illinois Supreme Court held that police officers in municipalities are city officials not entitled to workers compensation benefits. The ruling, from Chicago, upholds prior Industrial Commission findings. Future cases may decide damages for death or injury while on duty.
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Springfield
Ilinois
Supreme Court
Chicago
Industrial Commission
Christmas events and community notes in Rollo area
Rollo community entries report a Saturday gym exercise with a Christmas tree, music, and a one act farce. Various local movements include funeral attendance for Clarion Sanderson, teachers leaving consolidated school, Santa gifts, and Christmas visits among residents. Also notes church events, family visits, travel to Chicago, and a 16th century fashion trivia item.
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Santa Claus
Bennie
Tom Benson
Earlville
Clarion Sanderson
Leland
Consolidated School
N. A. Powers
DeKalb
H. H. Burns
W. Weddell
B. J. Morgan
Riley Hampton
Texaline
Texas
Nellie Hyde
Sturday
C. V. Weddell
William Eckhart
Mr. Gun
DeKal
H. L. Hartwell
Willard eyes comeback as Rickard recalls near KO
Tex Rickard relays Jess Willard eager for a return to boxing and a potential movie deal. He notes Willard believed he could take any punch in July and, in training, says he is in top condition and unbeatable when fit. References a plan to face Fred Fulton or a Dempsey rematch if possible.
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Eatoneo
New York
Ty ‘O
Jess Willard Wen Oson
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Willard
Tex
Richard
Jess Willard
Fred Fulton
England
Kansas
Legion Basketball Team Announces Practice Session Tonight
Manager Ned Cone of the American Legion basketball team announced practice for candidates at 7:00 this evening in the Normal gymnasium. A strenuous program is planned for the coming weeks as preparation for the home opening contest on January 3 against Geneva post.
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Ned Cone
American Legion
Geneva Post
Canadian Pacific Liner Reported Out of Danger
Canadian Pacific Railroad steamer Princess May, drifting four miles off Delaware Bay entrance, is no longer in imminent danger per navy officials. Coast guard cutter Itasca and Clyde liner Lenape assist as relief efforts unfold. Miss Elsie Anderson of Brookfield is expected home tomorrow for Christmas and New Year celebrations.
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United Press
Seattle
Wash
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Princess May
Delaware Bay
Navy
Coast Guard
Itasca
Elsie Anderson
Brookfield
Centenary events mark wartime era in 1918 era
Today’s events list notable observances across diverse locales. William Kingsford’s birth anniversary is celebrated in Canada while General Pershing is to be entertained in Laclede Missouri, his birthplace. A U S Navy submarine S 16 is slated to launch on Long Island. The Maryland D A R unveils a bronze tablet of the American’s Creed in Annapolis marking Washington’s resignation anniversary.
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William Kingsford
Canada
General Pershing
Laclede
Missouri
United States Navy
Lake I
Long Island
Washington
Maryland
State House
Annapolis
Steel Barges Ply Mississippi Home Port New Orleans
New Orleans will host a fleet of all steel barges designed to move cargo and bulk oil on the Mississippi. Each 2000 ton barge drafts eight feet and equals 40 freight cars in capacity. Barge groups of six will be towed by twin screw towboats.
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New Orleans
Mississippi River
American Bridge Company of Pittsburgh
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Kash Poloski
Health Board
Rollo
Isaee
Klim
I . Miy
Brow Man
DE Kalb
Jess
MEN OF Legion
Canadian Pacific
Chronicle
Kurtzmann
Lewis & Palmer Music Co
E. Lincoln Hwy
Princess
Mississippi
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Kirchner
P. S. Corey & Son
East Lincoln Highway
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Anderson Brothers
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Mara
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