Wets Still Hopeful on Peace Proposals in Senate
United Press reports tensions rise as Christmas recess shortens time for a Senate compromise. Lodge reservations face modifications, while Underwood and Hitchcock push for peace at any price. Shipping board liquor ruling looms, with Payne expected to bar sale on government ships within three miles.
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Washington, D. C
Hitchcock
Senate
Underwood
Alabama
Lodge
One Pees
Washington
DB. C
Dee Wets
Shipping Board
Payne
Three Mile
United States Territory
United States
Legal Department
Rigid Rules On Red Army Transport Enforced
Immigration officials at Ellis Island report army officers have imposed strict discipline aboard the Soviet ark Bufer traveling home with 249 Reds. Rules require salutes to officers, policing of quarters, regular sick calls, and calisthenics directed by an enlisted man.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
Bec
Russia
Ellis Island
Fire Claims Fifty Three In Connecticut Insane Hospital Cottage
A blaze at the Connellcut hospital for the insane in Middleton Connecticut destroyed a farm cottage last night. Fifty three occupants are reported dead in the disaster, with authorities seeking to determine the cause and extent of the fire damage.
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Apy United
Brees Middleton
Conn
Connsell- Cut
New Suits Filed in Court Amid Ongoing Legal Actions
Three new suits entered since last Friday join existing cases. A cognovit judgment favors A. Kr. Wolfenwehr for 1561.28 against Ernest Benson. Bessie D. Rowan Arney seeks reconveyance of 160 acres in Franklin township. Virginia Robinson files partition and title removal suit related to estate of the late George W. Savery, claiming three-fourths of 93 acres in Cortland after purchases from two heirs and challenging an illegal sale agreement. Defendants include Pearl Rowan, Lulu Sinclair, Roy L. Myers, and William Montavon.
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Ernest Benson
A. KR. Wolfenwehr
T. M. Cliffe
Tor
Bessie D. Rowan Arney
Franklin Township
Pearl Rowan
Newton
Rust
Virginia Robinson
J. M. Cuther
George W. Savery
G. W. Savery
Cortland
On Montagon
Lulu Sinclair
Roy L. Myers
William Montavon
Miracle Man theater show Friday matinee and evening
The play Miracle Man headlines the ory theater with a Friday matinee at 3:00 PM and an evening performance at 8:15 PM for local audiences.
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Isory Theater
Luck in Pawn Her Marguerite Clark Screen Debut
Marguerite Clark stars in Luck in Pawn a screen version of Marvin Taylors light stage comedy following Widow by Proxy. She plays a country girl drawn to a rich idler whose hotel guest setup leads to comedy and eventual happiness. Charles Meredith leads supporting cast under Walter Edwards direction with matinee and evening showings.
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Marguerite Clark
Marvin Taylor
Princess Theatre
Miss Clark
Inhra
Charles Meredith
Walter Edwards
German Agents Charged With Red Activities
United Press reports a Senate investigation into Russian propaganda in the United States will begin after the new year. Early disclosures are expected to reveal German secret agents posing as Russians, with one allegedly connected to the German spy system and granted access to State Department files. The inquiry will also examine Bukhmetieff, the so called Russian ambassador to the United States.
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United Press
Washington, D
United States
State Department
Bukmekieff
Ballitan editor’s murder charge shocks Missouri town
St Joseph City Clerk Bookwalter of Ballitan charged with murdering Wexley Robertson editor of the Ballitan Democrat. The Democrat previously published a libel suit of 20000 dollars over a bootlegging expose. The case ties local politics, press, and crime in Ballitan.
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United Press
St. Joe
Bookwalter
Ballitan
Wexley Robertson
Democrat
Hastings to Officiate at St Pauls Service Tomorrow Morning
Rev Hastings of St Albans school will officiate at the communion during the 10:30 service tomorrow morning at St Pauls Episcopal Church. Also note the Knights of Columbus dance at the hall Friday evening with Chandler's orchestra on December 26.
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St. Paul's
St. Albans School
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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Chandler
Rail Return to Private Owners Postponed to April
Washington December 24 President Wilson postponed the return of railroads to private ownership until April 1 asserting lines cannot operate under present conditions. Congress has not enacted regulating legislation and rail leaders in Washington say reversing the government control now would be a serious error amid fuel management by the rail administration.
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Unite Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
Tax commission reports land valuations from capital city
Springfield Indiana December 24 The State tax commission announced the equalized valuation of lands in Illinois at 22 707 396 In many counties the commission found land values fixed by county clerks to be too low and ordered increases Seven counties were reduced to equalize valuations DeKalb county showed a two percent increase.
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Springfield
State Tax Commission
Ilinois
Commission
DeKalb
Northcliffe In Accord With Lloyd George
London observers note a conciliatory tone in the Northcliffe press as Lloyd George outlines the Irish proposal in a Commons speech. The Times and the Mail praise the plan, signaling a shift after earlier tensions over the peace conference controversy.
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Culted
London
England
Northcliffe
Ilrish
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Two American Sailors Freed From Mexican Prison
Mexico City date December 24 two American sailors held on assault charges were released today. An official inquiry continues with a report to follow. The US Department said Tampico residents complained heavy naval gun practice near the harbor disturbed the people.
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United Press
Mexico
City
United States Department
Tampico
Johnson Seeks Independent Presidential Run in South Dakota
United States Senator Hiram Johnson of California plans to run as an independent in the South Dakota March primaries. Petitions for nomination were circulating with a New Year filing deadline, and the petition platform listed about six words.
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Unoited
Pierre
S. D
United States
Hiram Johnson
California
South Dakota
Italians to Visit America, King of Italy Plans Trip
Telegraphic Paris dispatch quoted Rome advising the king of Italy intends to visit America if political conditions allow. The report from London dated December 24 notes the possible royal journey as a diplomatic prospect.
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United Presa
London
England
Paris
Rone
Italy
America
Virginia congressman W A Watson dies in Washington hospital
United Press reports Representative W A Watson of Virginia died today at the Episcopal Eye Ear and Throat hospital in Washington D C. The death occurred on December 24 and marks the loss of a long serving member of Congress.
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Washington Hospital
United Press
Washington, D. C
W. A. Watson
Virginia
Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat
Dorothy Dalton at the Princess in L Apache
Dorothy Dalton stars tonight at the Princess in L Apache. Tickets 22c adults 11c children including war tax. Also a help wanted ad for clean steady factory work at Nedging Electrical Works Lincoln Highwh and Fifth St with telephone 633.
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Dorothy Dalton
The
Princess Tonight
Lincoln Highwh
Fifth St
Navy decorations controversy nears Senate hearing
Washington December 24 A dispute over Secretary Daniels refusal to follow Admiral Simms recommendations for naval decorations heats up as Simms is expected to testify before the Senate Naval Affairs Committee. A broader inquiry is urged by Senator Poindexter amid questions raised by Senator Page.
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Washington, D. C
Daniels
Eal
Simms
Naval Service
Naval Affairs Committee
Senate
Poindexter
Washington
Naval Affairs
Page
Naval Board
Lombardi Ltd at Star Theatre Christmas Show
The Star Theatre presents Lombardi Ltd a Screen Classics Inc production starring Bert Lytell for a two day run beginning today The play centers on Tito Lombardi a fashion house owner facing bankruptcy with a cast including Alice Lake Juanita Hansen Vera Lewis Thea Talbot Ann May Jean Acker Virginia Caldwell Golda Madden Patricia Hannan and others in male and female roles with music by the Star orchestra. A separate item reports Mrs Fred Tracey aged 49 awakening from a 50 day sleep after a phonograph cue and reviving with family, doctors baffled by the coma like condition.
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Star Theatre
Lombardi, Ltd
Screen Classics, Inc
Bert Lytell
Frederik
Fanny Hatton
Oliver Morosco
New York
Fifth Avenue
Tito Lombardi
Alice Lake
Juanita Hansen
Vera Lewis
Thea Talbot
Ann May
Jean Acker
Virginia Caldwell
Golda Madden
Patricia Hannan
Joseph Kilgour
George McDaniel
John Steppling
June Mathis
Jack Conway
Maxwell Karger
M. P. Stauleup
Star Orchestra
Christmas Vaudeville Tickets On Sale In Advance
Advance sale offers Christmas vaudeville tickets to avoid box office lines. Not reserved seating. Event features dancing Christmas night in Elk Ballroom from 9 40 to 12 00.
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Elk Ball Room
George Hanrahan Named Financial Secretary
At a DeKalb council Knights of Columbus meeting George Hanrahan was elected financial secretary succeeding M F Malone who recently resigned after many years of service.
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DeKalb
The Miracle Man Returns to New Armory Theater
Promoter hails The Miracle Man as the greatest picture produced and announces a one day only show at the New Armory theater Friday. Fans can expect the best liked motion picture in a single day engagement.
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New Armory Theater
Mission Church Christmas Day Services Enliven Evening Program
An announced Swedish Mission church program for Christmas night begins at seven with an evening service and music by the choir. Christmas morning services at 5:30 include a solo and a sermon by Reverend Gustafson. The lengthy program lists readings, songs, solos, and class performances by named Sunday school and class groups, with a collection for the Christmas offering and prizes distribution, concluding with a benediction.
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Juleita
Gustafson
Esther Ahlberg
JWS
Carl Holmstrom
Allan Swanstrom
Floyd Ohlson
Arnold Anderson
Esther Dahl Auist
Evelyn Holmstrom
Maria Johnson
Reading
Maria Swanson
Frances Lind
Evelyn Swanson
Alvin Carlstrom
Linnea Swanson
Theresa Ekstrom
Maria
Harold Swanson
Frank Swanetrom
Young Girl Freed From Custody After Immorality Charges Dropped
Relatives of Miss Francis Ada traveled to Rockford to fetch her after she was released from custody. The 14 year old had been arrested with Miss Mary Martin and two Rockford youths, but charges of immorality were dropped. The others face charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
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Francis Adashun
Rockford
Mary Martin
Adashan
Furniture firm adds new delivery truck in service
Wiswall and Wirtz furniture merchants are today driving a new Ford one ton delivery truck. The body, built by DeKalb wagon works, is neatly finished and fully lined with equipment added. The purchase reflects a recent rise in business for the firm.
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Wiswall and Wirtz
DeKalb Wagon Works
Vaudeville at New Armory Theatre Christmas Day Show
Special holiday vaudeville program at New Armory Theatre offers three performances matinee at 3:00 and evenings at 7:30 and 9:15. Acts include Overture by orchestra, Pathe News, The Four De Longs, Elmore and Lloyd in The Cannibal and the Maid, Du Nord surprise act, The Great Harmon violin virtuoso, Minstrel Three, and Mack Sennett comedy Rileys Wash Day. Tickets available in advance at Still's Drug Store. admission 50 cents to adults, 25 cents to children, with war tax included.
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New Armory Theatre
Pathe News
Pathe
Four de Longs
Elmore
Lloyd
Canibal
Maid
du Nord
Mack Sennett
Pershing Visits Old Home in Missouri and Lincoln
General John J. Pershing returns to his roots with a warm Missouri reception in Laclede and a holiday visit in Lincoln. In Laclede he receives a turkey dinner and medals, greets relatives, and walks to his old homestead amid cheering crowds, cameras, and old friends.
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Neb
John J. Pershing
France
Warren
B. M. Butler
Laclede
Gen. J. Pershing
E. B. Allen
Miss May
Allen Warfield
Allen
Mattie Packer
Farquar
Mattie
Judge O. F. Libby
Aged Couple Declared Insane by County Court
In DeKalb County Court on Monday, William G. Newton and his wife, aged 60 to 70, were adjudged insane after about three years in the DeKalb County Infirmary. Both suffer senile dementia and cannot be cared for there. They came from Sandwich. Judge Pond urged relatives to place them in a suitable institution to keep them together. A jury found them insane.
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William G. Newton
DeKalb County Infirmary
Newton
Sandwich
Sterling Train Delayed by Freight Engine Obstruction
Westbound train No. 27 known as the Sterling was delayed last night due to a freight engine breaking down just east of Cortland. The passenger service waited for a relief engine to clear the track and arrived about seven o clock, roughly ninety minutes late.
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Sterling
The
Cortland
Funeral of Mrs Carter Held Today
Funeral services for Mrs. C. D. ypcarter who died yesterday were held at the North First Street home this afternoon in a private ceremony with only the immediate family present. Elder F. M. Cooper of the Latter Day Saints Church conducted the service and the body was placed in Fairview mausoleum. Friends of the deceased viewed the remains this morning.
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Carter
C. D. Ypcarter
North First Street
F. M. Cooper
Latter Day Saints Church
Fairview Mausoleum
F S Natusch Plans Week in Effingham Visit
Photographer F S Natusch leaves today for Effingham Minnesota for a week to rest after a strenuous pre Christmas rush and visit relatives during the trip.
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F. S. Natusch
Effingham
Natusch
Marguerite Clark Stars in Luck in Pawn at Princess Theater
The screen’s popular actress Marguerite Clark appears at the Princess playhouse on Christmas Day in Luck in Pawn. Matinee at 2:00. evening shows at 7:30 and 9:00. Adult price 28 cents with tax. children 17 cents with tax.
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Marguerite Clark
Princess Playhouse
White House to hold coal commission meeting Monday
United Press reports a preliminary meeting of the Wilson appointed coal commission will be held Monday if all three members can attend The White House announced the gathering as the start of work on the fuel controversy with the full tribunal to begin after the new year Springfield Illinois dispatch notes John J Lewis acting president of the United Mine Workers of America assures the public no coal strike repeat and expresses confidence in the commission and its personnel
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United Pren
Washington, D. C
The
Coal Commission
Wilson
White House
Commission
Springfield
John J. Lewis
Red Mine Workers of America
Old Character Is Back Again On Regular
Old Martin Gavin, known to the attacker of the police station, returns to DeKalb around Christmas, rooms at the station for a couple of days, then roams on a year round tour. A veteran in town, he helped build the Chicago and North Eastern steel, once visited periodically, now travels the country claiming The world owes me a living. The Weather for Illinois predicts cloudy unsettled conditions tonight and Thursday with warmer readings in the northwest.
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O. C
Navy
France
Rhine
Martin Gavin
Martin
Chicago
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