Wilson presses world league for peace at Guild Hall
President Wilson in London declares a permanent concert of powers necessary to guarantee peace. He contrasts past academic talk of a league with today’s practical drive led by free nations, urging unity and a collective trusteeship to quiet disturbances and end historical conflict. He emphasizes broad support from British leaders and plans to dine with Lloyd George before departing for Carlisle.
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United
Prea
London
Enel Dee
Wilson
Histore Guild Hall
League of Nations
Lisely
United States
Lloyd George
Imperial War Cabinet
Carlisle
Guild Hall
Bocce
Local Troops Form 46th Company Depot Brigade
Adjutant General Dickson designated Volunteer Training Unit No 97 of De Kalb as the 46th company Depot Organization Illinois Reserve Militia attached to the Second brigade. Officers named Captain Howard L McCurdy First Lieutenant Gene Second Lieutenant Frank K Balthis. Local guardsmen await rifles and a definite regiment assignment as ten reserve militia regiments are currently full. Mrs Paul Franzen of Chicago visits her parents Mr and Mrs C A Anderson for the holidays.
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United Press
Springfield
the Chronicle
Dickson
DeKalb
Lllinois
Howard L. McCurdy
Georgene
Frank K. Balthis
Paul Franzen
Chicago
C. A. Anderson
Mr. Franzen
Mas
Plane Case Before Circuit Court Again
Circuit court convened Thursday December 26 with Judge Tewit presiding. All defendants defaulted for lack of answers in the case of Adee vs McDonald. Decree entered as draft. Probation violations in burglary and larceny against John Lindsay approved. In Holahan vs Morse et al no order disbarring receiver. Four estate cases for William W. Plank consolidated and heard on master chancellor reports.
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Circuit Enart
Thursay
Den
Milsuant
Dee
Tewit
Auiet
Charles L. Adee
David McDonald Ec
Boms
John Lindsay
Shabbona
Food shortages to persist in France in 1918 crop report
Paris reports that all foods will remain scarce and expensive in France for a year. Only the wheat crop will be larger than 1917. corn, barley, oats, and beans remain tight. Potato production is projected at 7.5 million long tons versus a 10 year average of 12 million. A Paris restaurant bill for nine reached 10 francs per person, about seven dollars per table.
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de Tnited
Paris
France
Boret
Salt Treatment Clears Soot From Chimneys
Fuel administration suggests common table salt or rock salt to remove soot and tar from furnaces, flues, and chimneys. For an eight to ten room residence, heat fire, add salt, close doors, and open drafts, producing white fumes that clean heating surfaces within minutes, then repeat as needed. Regular salt treatment keeps units clean and efficient.
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Fuel Administration
Tunnel under the Strait Talk Gains Reconstruction Plan
United Press reports renewed talk of railroad tunnels under the Straits of Dover and Gibraltar as part of English and European reconstruction. Proposals include a Gibraltar to Dakar route along Africa’s northwest coast and a rapid Mediter ranean to South America link via Brazil, shortening Atlantic travel to about five days with quick connections from England and France.
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London
England
Straits of Dover
Gibraltar
Africa
Dakar
Cape Verde
Bathurst
Brazil
Mediterranean
South America
France
Cadets in Fine Show at DeKalb High School Armory
The DeKalb High School cadet exhibition drew praise for discipline and drill accuracy. A and B companies, led by Captains Harold Henning and Edward Mayo, swapped drill, setting up and skirmish work, then featured a Me-owar rooster fight skirmish and wall seal, with an estimated $200 from the event.
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Weicht
DeKalb
Suissa
Harold Henning
Edward Mayo
Secon
Hove
Whitten
Palmer Orchestra
Lieutenant Colonel Wagner Stationed Abroad in Germany
From German soil, Lt. Col. Elvin Wagner writes to relatives in DeKalb. He is well but expects a long posting abroad, instead of returning to France soon. Friends note he finds satisfaction in serving with the army of occupation in Germany.
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Elvin Wagner
DeKalb
Wagner
France
Laperly
Army of Occupation
Germany
Soup and fish outfits out of mothballs in wartime
London reports fashion revival as venine dress is revived after wartime hiatus. King George popularized evening attire by abandoning uniform before the armistice. Now fashionable restaurants and theaters draw crowds with men in evening clothes.
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United Press
London
Eng
England
George
Holiday slowdown eases strain on mail and express workers
Mail and express workers breathe relief as holiday business slackens. The end of the season eases the load for delivering greetings compared with heavy package deliveries typical around New Year.
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Express
Irish plan Irish delegation to peace talks and separate parliament
London Dec 28 United Press Irish members in parliament planned to elect an Irish delegation for the peace conference and organize a separate Irish parliament. A meeting in Dublin on January 1 would form the republican assembly. Sinn Fein holds 25 uncontested seats and expected to gain 50 more of 125. John Dillon reportedly defeated. Joseph Devlin may be the sole prominent nationalist attendee.
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United Press
London
England
Dublin
Republican Assembly
Sinn
John Dillon
United Irish League
Sinn ‘Fenners
Joseph Devlin
TO INTEREST HOME PEOPLE IN SERVICE MEN
Frank Rodvenz of Aurora government inspector in charge of the United States employment bureau and chairman of the Aurora Community labor board visited yesterday to promote organizing soldiers and sailors. DeKalb factory heads plan reinstating returned men, but many will still be unemployed. A meeting will be held in a few days to finalize plans.
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Frank Rodvenz
Aurora
United States Employment Bureau
Aurora Community Labor Board
DeKalb
Lloyd George Winner in December Election Victory
London reports coalitionists held a commanding lead in the December 14 parliamentary election with 249 seats to 16 Laborites, 14 Liberals and 14 Unionists. Lloyd George was re elected prime minister by a large majority and Herbert Asquith lost his seat.
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United Press
London
England
Asquith
Lloyd George
Herbert Asquith
Wilson in Parley Welcomes at Guild Hall London
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson were welcomed at the Guild Hall London for a ceremony with the Lord Mayor. He addressed the crowd expressing appreciation for Allied leaders and the peace settlement, then joined lunch with London officials. Nearby, Pershing issued occupation zone rules restricting gatherings and enforcing registrations, censorship, and firearms limits.
Farm Sale at Alms Place Near DeKalb
A sale at the Charles Alms place six miles northwest of DeKalb is set for Thursday January 2 1919 at 11 am. A large consignment includes 90 head of livestock 14 cattle 66 spring shoats nine horses abundant farm machinery and crops. Lunch will be served auctioneers Farrell and Whitman and clerk James Dooley.
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Charles Alms Place
DeKalb
Farrell & Whitman
James Dooley
Institutes Postponed To Future Time
President Aaron Plapp of Malta and head of the DeKalb County Farmers Institute announced the week of January 6 meetings are postponed indefinitely due to influenza. The communities near the centers lose an unusually good and profitable program this year.
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Aaron Plapp
Malta
DeKalb County
Farmers’ Institute
Nagler to Speak Tomorrow at Methodist Church
Dr A W Nagler of Evanston who filled the pulpit two weeks ago will preach tomorrow at the Methodist church both morning and evening. All who heard him before will wish to hear him again and those who missed it should attend. Sunday school services are at 9 45 a m as usual.
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A. W Nagler
Evanston
Methodist Church
Bolsheviks Clash with Polish Forces in Combrova
A wireless Moscow dispatch reports a battle between Bolsheviki and Polish forces in the Combrova district with no stated outcome. It also says Bolsheviki disarmed government militia in the Aschoy district.
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United Press
London
England
Combrova
Moscow
Aschoy
Cadets Ordered to Report on Ticket Sales at Once
All high school cadets with outstanding tickets or money for ticket sales are ordered to report to Captain McCurdy at Secor's store to check them up. They should do so promptly so receipts can be verified.
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McCurdy
Secor
Britain Still Seeks Sea Authority To Replace Navy
London Dec 28 Britain and the United States have not yet agreed on freedom of the seas. A British official outlines the British view that no international authority can replace the British navy in safeguarding British interests and that Britain would accept drastic retrenchment, starting with sinking the surrendered German fleet if others do likewise.
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United Press
London
England
Britain
United States
League of
Great Britain
Harwich Sails Out First British War Shot in 1914
United Press reports Harwich England fired the first British shot of World War I. On the morning after Britain declared war, Admiral Tyrwhitt led four ships into the North Sea and sank the German minelayer Koenigin Luise, aiding Harwich as a surrender hub for submarines. Tyrwhitt remains the lone admiral to command throughout the war. Historically Harwich also served as a tourist gateway to Belgium Holland and Hamburg.
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United Press
Harwich
England
Tyrwhitt
North Sea
Belgium
Holland
Hamburg
New Flu Cases Rise Here Reported Today
The report shows 17 new flu cases and one pneumonia case today, a rise from two yesterday. Doctors note no major change yet but warn cold weather may halt spread. officials blame carelessness during warm days for the surge.
Bob Sledding Becomes Local Youth Sport
Trailing five abreast down a street, youngsters sing and seek the best bob. The popular pastime fills streets as school nears, with boys taking advantage of days left for bobbing and outdoor fun before classes resume.
DeKalb Girl Ill While Visiting Dixon
Mrs. George Rowley of Tulsa Oklahoma traveled to Dixon to be with her daughter Mrs. Herbert Cooper and her children who are seriously ill. Telephone contact reported they remain in critical condition. The Cooper family formerly lived in DeKalb.
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George Rowley
Tulsa
Okla
Dixon
Herbert Cooper
Half Million Have Left the Service
United Press reports Chief of Staff March announced that over 500000 men have been dismissed from army camps and more than 1000000 are slated for early discharge here and abroad. The piece notes visitors in town for the holidays including Mr and Mrs Elmer Fleming and Doris of Paw Paw and Grace Hiland visiting from Kirkland.
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Iby United
Washington, D. C
Elmer Fleming
Doris of
Paw Paw
Byron Howland
Hindenburg Big Figure Now in Berlin Crisis
London reports Bru tus Molkenshur, Liebknecht supporter, named commandant of Berlin. The Ebert government is said to be overthrown with Scheidmann fleeing and a new cabinet possibly led by Liebknecht and Ledebour. Bombardment of the royal palace ends with mutineers surrendering, Hindenburg moving to restore order. Civilians and troops favor allied occupation in the north. radicals enter the cabinet feared.
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United Press
London
England
Brutus Molkenshur
Karl Liebknecht
Berlin
Daily Mail
Royal
von Hindenburg
Germany
Ebert Schiedeman
Congress presses Baker on army reorganization plan
Washington December 28 Congress grows restless over the war department delay in naming plans for army reorganization. Chairman Dent warns Secretary Baker time is short to pass an army reorganization bill this session. Drafted men must be discharged four months after peace, volunteers after April 1, 1917 must be discharged when peace comes, leaving only pre April 1 volunteers whose numbers are deemed insufficient for garrison and border duties.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
War Department
Dent
House Military Committee
Baker
Department
Questioning Future of National Guard and Training Policy
A reader asks what will happen to the national guard and what force would replace it if abandoned. The inquiry questions the department's stance on universal training and why several cantonments are being retained if universal training is not to be adopted.
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National Guard
Department
Robert Graham Aide in Illinois Employment Offices
Robert Graham, formerly of this city, visited today and is now working in the state service in Chicago. He remains a resident of Elgin and travels home nightly, employed in the Federal State employment office coordinating with Illinois free employment offices at 105 South Jefferson Street, Chicago.
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Windy City
Robert Graham
Grey
State Service
Chicago
Elgin
Mr. Graham
Federal State Employment Office
Illinois Free Employment Offices
South Jefferson Street
Miss Carson Gains After Serious Burns
Ruth Carson, once seriously burned weeks ago, is healing well and expected to recover. The good news brings relief to her many friends as she improves. Homer Harris has returned to his duties at Newport, RI after visiting his parents over the holidays.
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Ruth Carson
Homer Harris
Mrs. W. E. Harris
Newport, RL
Jitney Dance at Armory With Cun Son Orchestra
Tonight the Armory hosts a popular Cun son orchestra for a jitney dance. City patrons are invited to enjoy lively music and dancing in a public event at the armory venue.
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Armory
Cunson
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