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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1919
Page
1
Washington reports lawmakers push for League of Nations stance from Republican candidates. Lodge and Hitchcock discuss possible compromise on treaty, with Dunn? and Pomerene backing flexible terms. City prepares dry New Year celebrations and busy cabarets amid escalating reservation demand. The Chronicle suspends publication tomorrow for the holiday.
United Press reports from Mexico City that William O. Jenkins American consular agent at Puebla is now accused of supplying arms and ammunition to Mexican rebels. Puebla governor Cabrera and prosecutor Mitchel cited new evidence including a ranch manager's statement. Jenkins fears a guilty finding regardless of court, noting authorities may manipulate the case. He paid the first installment of his ran some before leaving Puebla.
Old Time concert planned at First Lutheran Church on Wednesday December 31 at 8 30 pm featuring community performances and a festive New Year's wake. Public urged to attend.
Wiltsie of Cortland road was thrown from a farm implement after two horses struck a post. He suffered severe facial and body bruises, was confined to bed, but doctors report the injuries are not serious and he hopes to be out soon.
The Star Playhouse presents New Year’s nest day bill with photoplays and music. Earle Williams stars in The Wolf a convincing dramatic role while Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran headline A Doggone Shame the popular comedy duo. Shows at 4:00 7:30 and 9:00 with orchestra. admission Adults 25 cents children 15 cents war tax.
Dr. J Stanley Brown president of the Normal school spoke at the morning session of the state teachers association meeting in Springfield. The event opened with a memorial for association members who died in the war. Forty five teachers from the state are listed among the fallen. Delegates from this city plan to return home tomorrow.
The Sugar Grove area awoke to burglaries at the town garage and the general store. A Ford owned by Herbert W. Seagrist was stolen, license plate 375376. Goods plundered include five fawn horse blankets, a black fur overcoat, a brown sweater, and tire chains. Police are coordinating with surrounding cities. no clues found.
In St Johns Newfoundland on December 31 twenty two bodies of Anton van Diel victims washed along St Marys Bay shore. Four bodies had been recovered. Three survivors reported seeing lifeboats smashed on jagged rocks while the captain and crew tried to escape.
Mike McEvoy, head of the fire department, sports a black patch over his left eye after a hunting accident. A wood splinter pierced the eye, causing intense pain and inflammation requiring two doctors last night. the splinter was removed and he still feels discomfort today.
A manhunt for Eugene Gray continues as authorities report he is in the vicinity but not yet located. Relatives in Indianapolis are being notified once his exact whereabouts are confirmed.
Mrs. Nancy Locke, longtime Malta resident, suffered a paralytic stroke at her home late yesterday afternoon. Her right side is affected and she is described as in serious condition with slim chances of recovery.
Crowd danced at the Prin cess playhouse and the Joy Extravaganza at the New Armory Ball Room. From 12 00 to 1 00 the event featured hours of music horns and serpentines as a festive New Year sendoff aligns with local entertainment.
Wm. Farnum headlines the popular tale The Last of the Duanes at the Princess playhouse with matinee at 3 00 and evening shows at 7 30 and 9 00. Classified notices include a boy wanted for delivery and a notice about adulterating papers with prices and war taxes.
Constitutional prohibition enforcement set to begin January 17 at 2 01 a m with liquor reporting required within ten days and private stocks kept at home. Mrs H A Clutterham wife of Hero Furnace Co supervisor dies after short illness at 309 South Fifth Street aged 35 born Hazel Fisher in Eau Claire Wisconsin. Survived by husband son Orville mother and former Chicago resident affiliated with Eastern Star and United Order of Foresters funeral likely tomorrow at two from the house with burial in Fairview cemetery.
A motion for rehearing has been filed with the clerk of the Illinois Supreme Court seeking review of its recent decision upholding the constitutionality of the search and seizure law. The notice was filed in Springfield on December 21.
General Leonard Wood filed his acceptance with the South Dakota secretary of state for the Republican presidential nomination. He listed Bourne Massachusetts as home and Chicago as business address. Secretary Baker said formal army resignation is not required until elected.
Early today a gang broke into the Gold Furniture Company in Chicago after tying the watchman. They blew the safe and escaped with fifteen thousand dollars in cash and Liberty bonds. The weather in Illinois is generally fair and much colder tonight and Thursday with a north central cold wave.
Judge Slusser denied the defense motion for a new trial regarding the four auto bandits. Three older defendants Trainor Wheeler and Krueger received up to 20 years in prison, while Toomey faced an indefinite sentence. An appeal is expected by the defense. Court had planned to hear the motion earlier but continued due to attorney illness.
The comedy play titled Twenty Three and A Half Hours Leave is listed for tonight at the Princess Playhouse with showtimes at 7 30 and 9 00. Admission 25 cents plus a 3 cent war tax total 28 cents for adults and 1 cent plus 2 cent tax total 17 cents for children.
A brief notice notes a theatrical program titled Twenty Three and One Half hours Leave with Prince appearing in a play at a house tonight.
Chicago paper praises county for quelling four automobile bandits in a rural drive by farmers. After a running fight several were wounded but none killed. three received 20 year sentences and one an indeterminate term from one to fourteen years in Sycamore circuit court. Assault charges remain pending.
Wilbur J Hope thanks the DeKalb community for generous patronage after the first year in the insurance business. He notes high appreciation for support and wishes readers a prosperous New Year and good health, offering his services for any insurance needs.
Rear Admiral Benton C. Decker is recalled from Madrid where he served as naval attaché after friction with Ambassador Willard over Spain possibly joining Germany. Decker publicly refused the Navy cross and said his Madrid work deserved a stronger commendation.
The remains of J. W. Willet who died Sunday at his son’s home in Grant Park Til were brought to this city this morning and later taken to Cortland where the funeral was held this afternoon. Services were read at the Cortland cemetery and many old friends attended.
The New Armory presents an extra special New Year vaudeville bill headlined by Jer mon and Mack in A Breath of Variety with Ralph Maddison The Singing Miner and The Weasels ten performers. Matinees 3:00 and shows 7:30 and 9:15 with adult tickets 50 cents and children 28 cents. Tickets available in advance at Still's Drug Store. seats are not reserved.
The event at Joy Extrava Armory Ball Room runs from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. featuring Waltzes Circle One Steps and popular dances with colors and illumination. Dancers pay 1.50 including 0.14 war tax. spectators 0.25 with 0.03 tax.
A 50 member nominating committee drawn by Prof. Clyde Lyon at the Princess theater press forward a community memorial building project. Dr. Conger of Knox College outlines national plans while Knox history head guides local coordination amid optimism for progress. Washington report notes Wilson to reveal third term decision at Jackson Day banquet. Bryan expected to loom large in the Democratic scene.
Washington D C Dec 31 The McNary bill extending the sugar equalization bill one year will automatically become a law tomorrow night unless signed or vetoed by the president before that time. The president has withheld his signature due to a request from sugar board members to file an opinion.
Star Tonight presents William Desmond in A Sagebrush Ham Let a rollicking comedy drama of a locoed cowboy who inherits a pretty girl and a feather bed. Harold Lloyd appears in Never Touched Me, a one reel laugh producer. Spanish Vod-a-Vil acts and top vaudeville headliners join. Performances 7:30 and 9:00. Adults 25 cents, children 15 cents plus tax. Special music by the Star Orchestra.
A brief local theater listing promises showings tonight at the Princess playhouse featuring the production Twenty Three and One Half Hours Leave with a single performance slot for audiences.
A special meeting of DeKalb lodge No. 14 A F and A M is called for Friday evening. The third degree will be conferred on two candidates. A lunch and smoker will follow the work.
Paris reports the peace protocol likely signs between January 7 and 10 though ratifications may delay its effective date. The Allied council plans a Vienna or European troop evacuation commission and delays the Swiss entry to the League of Nations. Sources say Germany may accept the signature without agreeing to full reparations cuts, while rumors place Turkey expelled from Europe with a transfer of the Ottoman capital to Brusse or Konleh in Asia Minor.
A one day performance of Twenty Three and One Half Hours' Leave is scheduled at the Princess Theatre today. The show features a concise dramatic piece and runs for a single afternoon and evening viewing.
An alert notes a notable departure of twenty three and one half hours, with emphasis on Princeas tonight. The item urges readers to not miss the event and highlights the timing and host location.
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