Italy and France Confront Submarine Demand at War Conference
United Press reports in Washington and Paris that Italy hints at an entente with Britain against France over submarine fleet demands. France remains firm on submarines and aircraft limits. Sarraut defends France’s minimum security needs amid deadlock at the arms conference.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Italy
Great Britain
France
Arthur J. Balfour
Balfour
Europe
Hughes
Harding
Paris
Naval
Sarraut
Trial Set For Early January In Small Embezzlement Case
Governor Len Small must stand trial on charges of embezzlement and conspiracy with Vern Curtis. Trial begins January 9, 1922, in Lake County, after the six count embezzlement indictment was upheld but other counts dismissed. Judge Claire Edwards set aside most cases to hear the governor, stressing the case’s importance to Illinois.
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United Press
Waukegan
Len Small
Vern Curtis
Grant Park
Claire C. Edwards
Lake County
Edwards
Small
Curtis
Small and Custis
C. C. LaForgee
Verne Curtis
Ben Small
Fred Sterling
Dance at Elks Hall New Year's Eve Star Tonight
Rip Van Winkle in all its glory at the Star tonight amid dances at the Elks Hall New Year’s Eve. The Sheik at Princess Playhouse tonight with showings at 7 30 and 9 15. Come early for good seats and enjoy both attractions for all ages from 10 to 100.
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Rip van Winkle
Many Health Bonds Sold in DeKalb County drive tuberculosis fight
DeKalb County residents bought health bonds ranging from one to thirty five dollars to fund tuberculosis work. Waterman township exceeded its quota, and officials expect other townships to surpass theirs before the January 10 close. A large share of bond funds remains in-county, supporting local tuberculosis efforts including the sanatorium.
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DeKalb County
Waterman
Draymen Urge Repair For Hazardous Alley
An alley between Noren's garage and the hotel block is in bad condition and worsens with distance. Draymen report wagon and auto traffic risk from a near two foot drop at the Kraft Swanson Nelson store rear, requiring drivers to duck. Stakes on a wagon must be removed to pass.
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Noren
Kraft, Swanson, Nelson
Jacob Haish Second to Pay Assessment for Sewer
Edward Johnson paid first for the Huist avenue sewer project, with Jacob Haish close behind. G W Baldwin of the Haish banks settled Haish’s assessment in full, about 200 dollars, and the city clerk noted that full early payments would ease collection for all taxpayers.
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Edward Johnson
Huist ‘Avenue
Jacob Haish
G. W. Baldwin
Haish Bank S
Haish
DeKalb Man Undergoes Second Trip to Rochelle Hospital
Tom Holderness of North Second Street was examined at Rochelle hospital by Dr. Chandler on Tuesday. He recently had a major operation there and his recovery has not met his hopes, with uncertainty about a possible second operation.
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Tom Holderness
North Second Street
Rochelle Hospital
Chandler
DeKalb
Dancing Tonight at Lincoln Inn with Orchestra
Tonight at 7:30 and 9:15 the Princess hosts dancing with live orchestra. The Lincoln Inn venue offers an evening of music and motion.
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Lincoln Inn
Case in DeKalb court adjourned until after holidays
The case Cynthia Case versus Charles V Weddell of DeKalb was continued by Jude Shuttlers until January 1922. Hearing began December 19 in DeKalb County Circuit Court and was not finished when adjourned Friday. Likely the plaintiff will finish in one day, then a motion to remove the case from the jury will be argued, and the defense may take a week. Judge could not return this week due to prior matters. C B Rogers of Sycamore recovered $192.77 by confession against Jacob Riis. Louise Cruise of DeKalb won $650 against Robert J McClellan. Swan M Palmer won $765.65 against M G Plucker. Henry E Luhman of Belvidere filed a praecipe in a suit against Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway Co for $5000. Declaration to be filed at February term 1922. On Nov 25 1919 Olson & Walred of Sycamore recovered judgment by default.
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Cynthia
Charles V. Weddell
DeKalb
Jude Shuttlers
DeKalb County
C. B. Rogers
Sycamore
Jacob Riis
Louise Cruise
Robert J. McClellan
Swan M. Palmer
M. G. Plucker
Kirkland
Henry E. Luhman
Belvidere
Circuit Court
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co
Oleson & Walred
Veteran Judge Donnelly Dies at Home in Woodstock
Charles H Donnelly 66 longtime Illinois jurist died Tuesday at his Woodstock home Funeral services set for Friday with many attorneys and judges attending Born Woodstock August 20 1855 educated locally and at Notre Dame admitted to the bar 1877 rose to circuit court judge in the Seventeenth district Retired last year due to ill health He presided over the Will Orpet murder trial He leaves his wife two daughters and two sisters
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Puneral
Charles H.enelly
Ilinois Juris
Woodstock
Judge Donnelly
McHenry County
Seventeenth
Notre Dame University
Hie
Nina C. Blakeslee
Lake, McHenry
Winnebago
Boone
Edward D. Shurtleff
Marengo
Will Orpet
Waukesaw
Helen Donnglly
Leslie Webster
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Lucinda Dacy
E. T. Glennon
Glennon
Reliable Boot Shop Featured In Dry Goods Reporter
In The Dry Goods Reporter a feature on Reliable Boot Shop under John Scullen profiles proprietor C H Iskowich. The piece includes an interior view and a window display, recounts the store expansion from a rear area to a large annex, and cites Iskowich’s motto of quality service and price as key to success.
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Reliable Boot Shop
John Scullen
C. H. Iskowich
Iskowich
Cioe
Worrell Struck by Auto in Late Evening Incident
Stanley Worrell was struck by an automobile last night while riding a bicycle. The car, owned by John Matteson and driven by his son, caused only minor injuries with Worrell suffering slight bruises and scratches.
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Stan Worrell
AUTO
Stanley Worrell
John Matteson
Worrell
Robinson Leaves Navy After Four Years of Service
Harold Robinson, a four year navy peer, has been discharged and is staying in DeKalb with relatives for the last two or three days. He served nearly four years in Uncle Sam's defense and has several interesting stories to share.
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Harold Robinson
Navy
DeKalb
Robinson
Naval Department
Uncl
Sam
Big Stars Lead Cast in The Sheik at Princess Theatre
Agnes Ayres and Rudolph Valentino headline George Melford's The Sheik for a two day engagement at the Princess theatre starting tonight. Ayres praised from Forbidden Fruit and other Paramount titles, Valentino famed for The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and Camille. Support is credited as clever. Showtimes 3:00 p m and 7:30 p m evenings.
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George Melford
Paramount
Princess Theatre
Agnes Ayres
Rudolph Valentino
Miss Ayres
O. Henry
Cecil B. DeMille
Mr. Valentino
Julio
Camille
Sheik
Rotarians Hear Veterinarian Talk On Hog Cholera
With strong attendance Rotarians heard Br. O. W. Nelson the veterinarian give a noon talk. He outlined the work of his business and detailed farmer problems, noting hog cholera impact locally and the steps to prevent recurrence in an epidemic form.
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Br. O. W. Nelson
Nelson
Thor Officials Inspect New Superior Machine Property
Thor officials visited the city Wednesday to review the newly acquired Superior Machine property. President Hurley of Hurley Manufacturing and other executives observed the site, with Chicago visitors arriving in the morning and departing on the afternoon train. It is hoped the purchase will boost the city’s industrial prominence.
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Superior Machine Company
Thor
Hurley
Hurley Manufacturing Company
Chicago
No More Political Prisoners Freed at This Time
Washington government officials stated that no further political prisoners will be released in the near term. President Harding’s Christmas day freeing of 24 prisoners likely closes the 197 cases of this type. remaining prisoners must serve their sentences.
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Upsteadress
Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Harding
Plan huge outlay for army and navy in next year
Washington December 29. A new slaih in arm and navy appropriations for the next fiscal year would be made by Congress under plans supported by influential Republicans in the house. The war preparedness estimates would be cut from about 800 million to 500 million dollars.
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Washington
D. C
Congress
House
New DeKalb Plates Arrive For Next Year
New license plates for DeKalb drivers have arrived in the city. The plates are smaller and easier to read than previous state plates. A division between the last three figures and the preceding numbers will allow quick reading when needed.
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DeKalb
Rip Van Winkle at Star Theatre Tonight
An all around entertaining evening features a blend of comedy and drama with solid acting. The Star theatre presents Rip Van Winkle tonight, promising a lively, well paced performance for local audiences.
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Evenine
Rip van Winkle
Star Theatre Tonight
The Sheik at Princess Theatre Today and Tomorrow
George Malford presents The Sheik based on E M Hull novel at the Princess Theatre today and tomorrow with matinee and evening showings. Admission: matinees 38c for adults and 22c for children. evenings 39c all seats. Princess Orchestra will perform Sheik music at night. come early for 000 seats.
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George Malford
E M. Hull
Princess Theatre
Princess ‘Orchestra
K of C Dance and Watch Party New Year Eve Event
Knights of Columbus hall hosts a New Year’s Eve dance with a watch party on Saturday. Lunch is served at midnight and admission is 75 cents. 23 Princess Tonight.
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K. of C
K. of C. Hall
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Sangamon County
Illinois
Charles W. Byers
Sangamon
Elks Hall
the Sheik
Princess _ Playhouse
Mvoasiz
Tuberculosis Association
the Princess Tonight
Princess
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