28 Dec 1920
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1920
Page
1
A fragmented report shows teachers in a session urging wartime legal measures. It lists names and positions, notes committee work, and emphasizes student welfare, civic duty, and wartime productivity amid broad community involvement.
A fragmented recount of a countryside wedding tale with references to a harvest season. The text mentions a young couple, parental concern, and a ceremonial setting observed with mixed emotions as a local tale unfolds.
Nelson's orchestra will play at the Odd Fellows hall on New Year's Eve. A couple will lead an unaccompanied ladies' dancing segment.
The article describes frigid conditions with temperatures near zero and reports widespread hardships. It notes warnings of a cold wave from the weather bureau, extended fear of frozen pipes, and utilities coping with intensified demand. A brief sign of warming is anticipated later as temperatures rise from the subzero levels.
A local project plans to flood the Everett playground this evening to create a water play area for children. Crews will lay down a dirt wall and seal rough spots to ensure the surface can hold water and be suitable for skating and mingling among families this night. Workmen will turn on the water supply and prepare the area to achieve a first class shape.
Apollo Plant shuts for holiday week and annual maintenance. The plant will not reopen until Wednesday January 5. Chronkcie Want Ad.
The cement pave ment on Sycamore Road between Abe offer townships Cortland and Sycamore progressed to completion. DeKalb township finished the project with commendation for Commissioner Puller and the workers. Excavation and crushed stone base laid, binding work pending. Road now used and improved though shoulder remains rough and stump loose. Weather permitting, final binding will complete the road.
Word was received there today of the death in Ottawa of Miss Nell Brennan a popular resident about 30 years of age who had lived in Ottawa with her sister Mrs Kirk Calhoun The remains will be brought to this city arriving on the 11 o clock Aurora car tomorrow morning to the home of Miss Kate Kane Funeral arrangements will be announced later She underwent an operation at Ottawa hospital a couple of years ago and had not been well since then
London reports Lady Amor as the lone woman among 600 MPs, saying she felt lonely in the House of Commons. In a Westminster speech she spoke four minutes and read from the New Testament to touch on Ireland Armenia education temperance and the efficacy of prayer.
News reached Sunday that Mrs. Mohrman of this city learned her mother Mrs Delaney of Utica New York had died after several months of illness She was 45 years old The Mohrmans described the passing as a distinct shock to them.
Washington December 28 the yacht Mayflower suffered a serious blaze at the Potomac dock. Crews quarters were nearly destroyed with damage estimated around 100000. Fire started in the quarters and cause was not yet determined as navy yard officials and fire crews worked to control the flames.
Paris December 28 actress Mrs Hallve Peck formerly Miss Whalley of Louisville died of poisoning a death by her own action. Penniless from a gilded life in a Paris apartment restaurants and dance halls she failed to secure an engagement and turned to drinking. She reportedly attempted suicide repeatedly but was watched. Her husband began divorce proceedings last Thursday. On Christmas night she learned of this and tried again by swallowing veronal before dying.
Hins high fans anticipate the January 7 season opener in Joliet against the local high school team. The regular squad will resume practice after the holidays aiming to improve on last season's second place in the conference amid a long, demanding schedule.
Seventy five federal agents led by J H Hanna swooped into Hurley Wisconsin at noon raiding two score saloon keepers and other alleged violators closing fifty soft drink stores and arresting fifty seven people including several city officials. Warrants issued by Judge Landis in La Crosse were executed rapidly with prisoners taken to Ashland for arraignment.
The condition of Warren Baze, long sick from a systemic infection caused by a boil, shows marked improvement. He has faced weeks of trouble since the infection began last fall, and the steady progress is welcomed by local friends.
Delegates formed 12 new teams for a steel mill company bowling tournament with rough names like Hinckley Reds Fish Allizators Cardinals Colts Indians Jack Rabbit Heartbreakers Lucky Strikes Giants Lotapop and the Champions. Tomorrow night the Reds face Fish Allizators meet Cardinals against Colts Indians, marking the tournament’s real start after reorganization.
A well dressed middle aged man bought rubber goods at J C Penney in Dixon and paid with a typewritten check for 47.50 drawn on R L Joy and signed by E G Medbury, cashier. The man remains at large as police warn merchants to beware. The Mason Blue Lodge plans to confer first degrees at Wednesday meeting.
Mrs. Nancy Nicholson and her three children Irene 12 Magdalene 4 and Neal one month died in Bradshaw Nebraska from a hammer attack by husband and father Carl Nicholson who then shot himself in the basement. The family had planned to move west for health reasons after selling their farm as Nicholson reportedly suffered mounting stress.
After the Christmas season the local post office handles the usual daily mail and packages. The rush period was heavy but not as large as in past years, keeping employees busy most of the time. EJ Raymond is in Chicago to
Local police report a bay horse stolen in Pontiac breaking a run of auto thefts. A search started immediately and several clues have been found, with officers confident the offenders will be brought to justice within days.
New York City face snow cleanup with 8000 shovelers offered at 5.20 for eight hours but response was weak. Reports of unemployment colliding with public works needs as first snow of the year arrives. Chronicle want ads urged applicants.
From Rome reports up to date say Italian regulars closed three sides of Fiume, with gunfire on harbor craft and key facilities. D'Annunzio loyalists faced harsh government penalties as clashes continued, bridges destroyed, and the city burned amid dense smoke and ongoing negotiations.
Seven Americans detained by Bolshevik authorities near the Finnish border have been released, according to the American representative at Viborg. Names of the Americans were not learned.
Marion Ohio December 28 The appointment of Theodore Roosevelt Jr to a prominent position in the new administration was urged on President elect Harding today He was suggested for assistant secretary of war or navy They also discussed the bonus project and other international and domestic matters with Senator McCumber of South Dakota
Joe Kaysers Novelty Orchestra performs in New York City at the Vassar ballroom Tuesday night suggesting a lively entertainment event for local audiences.
The Chronicle reports a reader's communique praising Seymour Hunt as a strong mayoral candidate for DeKalb. It notes a committee of over one hundred citizens and taxpayers backing Hunt and forming to advance his candidacy when appropriate.
The Boy Scouts will hold their regular meeting this evening, the first in two weeks after holidays. They will discuss forming a troop and conduct member examinations. To join, boys must be real Scouts with strict requirements, and those not meeting standards will be weeded out.
Thieves entered the church basement during a Sunday service at First Lutheran and rifled wallets and wrappers left by worshippers, taking an unknown amount of money and valuables. Several parishioners did not notice the loss.
United Press reports a postwar employment rebound as factories regain workers. The “servant girl shortage” eases with more women entering domestic service at lower pay, though some households still struggle to fill tasks.
Jacksonville Ill Dec 28 One of the mid winter meetings of the ML inois conference Epworth League opened here today with addresses by Dr Isaac Taylor Headland Mt Union College Ala nce Ohio Dr W E Gratz and Dr W D Schermerhorn A banquet will be held tonight with Dr J R Harker as toastmaster A similar meeting for western portion State will be held today at Cham
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