Postmaster Tom Olsen Named At Luncheon
Chamber of Commerce backing a housing push to fill vacant lots in the city plans to organize residents to buy materials and contract construction. The group envisions several new homes within present limits, with water and sewer concerns already addressed. A February farmers dinner at First Lutheran is also set, featuring James R. Howard as speaker. reservations urged.
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Chamber of Commerce
First Lutheran
James R. Howard
American Farm Bureau Association
Liberty Bond Clause Might Trigger Parliamentary Debate
United States lawmakers scrutinize a bill allowing Britain to pay debt with Liberty Bonds. Some members fear Britain could buy bonds below par, earn 1 percent, and use receipts to cover 3 percent interest, effectively shifting part of Britain's debt burden to the U.S. Harding plans to submit Britain's proposal on Monday. Treasury statisticians estimate payments could total about half a million dollars daily.
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United
Washington, D. C
Great Britain
Congress
United States
Harding
Treasury
Little Change in M. E. O'Brien in Week Past
Michael O'Brien a DeKalb area farmer remains ill with rheumatism after months of treatment. The attending physician notes a slight, hopeful change, though full recovery is not yet evident. Local interest centers on his condition and support from neighbors.
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M. E. O’brien
Michael O’brien
DeKalb
O'Brien
Clara Phillips Vantage: Pursued Across Mexico by Agents
Clara Phillips the hammer murderess who escaped Los Angeles jail is tracked to Chihuahua Mexico by a Mexican National Confidential service operative. El Paso detectives Virgil Brown and a reporter Gerald Fitzgerald describe surveillance in Juarez and a failed arrest attempt as authorities seek deportation for immigration violations.
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Presey
Paso
Texas
Clara Phillips
Los Angeles
Chihuahua
Mexico
Rvyree
Clara
Juarez
Phillips
Secret Service
el Paso
Virgit Brown
b.Jezerald
Fitzgerald
Virgil Brown
Brown
Clar
Jack Miller
Clara Phillip
United States
Lundin Freed on $10,000 Bond in Chicago Court
Fred Lun ilin indicted on charges of defrauding the boot board of thousands of dollars. He was released on a $10,000 bond pending trial after fleeing to Cubs following six months of investigation. he surrendered in Chicago at his own request.
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Chicago
Fred Lun Ilin
Lundin
Cubs
Coal Men Busy As Sudden Winter Hits Town
Coal dealers cop rush orders after yesterdays weather shift. The cold snap dropped to 12 to 15 below zero before night, homes facing freezing points as furnaces run full. Groundhog lore aside, Washington reports January the warmest in 42 years, hinting at an early spring.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
de Kalb
Manitoba
California
Men Try Looting Grave of Russian Crown Jewels
An attempt to rob the grave of James Jones in Brooklyn National Cemetery was reported. Special Treasury Agent Williams said four men approached the site guarding a casket said to hold Russian crown jewels valued at 35 million. Treasury orders called for the grave to be opened by officials to verify the gems’ presence.
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Uehers
James Jones
Special Treasury
W. EH. Williams
Williams
National Cemetery
Brooklyn
Treasury Department
Vladivostok
Jones
America
Riot Follows Rail Strike In Kentucky Town
Corbin Kentucky was the scene of a gun battle between L and N railroad guards and employees last Tuesday. National Guardsmen were summoned by governor Morrow after local officials sought aid. One special policeman and one railroad employee were killed, two others wounded.
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Kentucky
Corbin
L. and
Morrow Ori
Auto accident victim to return home soon
William O'Brien injured in Cortland corners auto crash said to be recovering well and should return home in a few days. His young daughter accompanying him sustained no injuries, and O'Brien is expected to be none the worse for the incident. ZEIGLER LUMP CO offers Bell-Zolier mined coal at $10.25 delivered. See Minnie.
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William O'Brien
Cortland Corners
O'Brien
Zeigler
Bell-Zolier
DetGalts Polerm 1
Clyde Lyon Gives Reading at the College
Students and Taedley members of the state teachers college were entertained yesterday by Prof Clyde L Lyon of the yeading department. Lyon’s reading was entertaining and in demand, following several lectures and readings the faculty arranged. The events, held during the general exercise hour, offered topics distinct from regular classes and were greatly appreciated.
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Taedley
State Teachers College
Clyde L. Lyon
Yeading
Trof Lyon
Slight Change in the Condition of H. A. Homan
Word from the H. A. Homan home reports Mr. Homan is not improving rapidly though friends do not fear a serious decline. He is able to sit up only briefly each day after several weeks of illness following a stay at the DeKalb creamery where he was employed.
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H. A
Embassies and Liquor Rules Questioned in Congress
A resolution in the House seeks to reveal how liquor is handled with foreign embassies under the dry law. Representative Thompson and others press for details on ML income, embassy imports, and the regulations governing diplomatic liquor and how embassy attaches receiving liquor are identified.
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Washington, D. c
Repre Staterive
Thompson
Slight Taxi Collision at Fifth and Lincoln Highway
A minor mishap in the East End this forenoon due to slick pavement and cold weather caused damage to a B Line taxi at Fifth and Lincoln Highway. Vic Peterson’s car also required repairs but both drivers soon had their vehicles fixed and back at work.
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East End
Fifth
Lincoln Highway
Vic Peterson
Coming Dawn in Germany Marks Shift in Reparations Debate
Wellesley Hills Massachusetts February 1923 R W Babson’s latest on What’s the Matter with Prance draws wide criticism. A French official questions Babson’s stance while the Ruhr plan looms. Debates on collecting 525 000 000 000 in reparations highlight uses of force versus negotiated debt cancellation and possible receivership for Germany. Babson argues for reason over force and cites Barron’s proposal for a bankruptcy receiver and a joint bankers commission as practical steps toward a solution.
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Wellesley Hills
Masa
R. W. Babson
Babson
Essett
Ruhr
Germany
France
C. W. Barron
Wall Street Journal
Boston
Philadelphia
Hughes
Mr. Babson
Germany aims to reopen reparations talks with France
Feb 3 reports from Echo de Paris say Germany protests its default on reparations and seeks negotiations, while France led by Premier Poincare refuses to discuss with any Cuno representative until Ruhr movement advances. A Ruhr coal shipment plan to France is pledged within days as Germany reorganizes.
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Pastis
France
Germany
Echo de Paris
Poincaire
Cuno
Ruhr
Mayence
Fritz Thyssen
Herr Huches
Rhine Province
M. Thrard
Rhine Lands
Plymouth
England
Lioyd George
Spain
Jon
Office Force Is Organized for the Bonus
Springfield OL February. The Service Recognition Board completes its office force and reviews World War I veterans bonus claims totaling 45 million dollars. Thousands of claims arrive, with rapid checks and investigations of doubtful cases. The supreme court convenes next week to rule on the act’s validity. if upheld, payments proceed quickly in cash or bonds.
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Springfield
Office Force
Service Recognition Board
Supreme Court
Poland China Men Planned a Meeting Today
Poland China preeners were scheduled to meet this afternoon at the soil improvement offices but fore noon cold weather raised questions about attendance. Some DeKalb members feared travel by auto might be impractical, as several workers reside in the county’s southern end. The annual association meeting was among topics, with DeKalb members hoping for a large turnout.
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Poland
China
Government Is After Rich Tax Dodging Pair
Warrants issued for Otto Schroeder and wife on charges of defrauding the government of over 25,000. They allegedly evaded income tax by juggling accounts and destroying records. Schroeder’s 1920 return showed 48,930 gross income with 39,330 exemption. government says actual income exceeded 298,000. Also notes theater listings at Princess Theatre tonight with The Headless Horseman and Hokus Pokus.
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United Presey
Chicago
Otto Schroeder
Schroeders
Schroeder
Bill Rogers
State budget trims costs as wage funds rise
United Press reports Governor Small’s biennial budget details show nearly four million dollars less for operating the state welfare and institutions compared with two years ago. Total present improvements total 23.316 million with 8.412 million for salaries and wages and gains in wage funds exceeding prior year levels.
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iBy United Press
Springfield
Small
General Assembly
Kankakee State Hospital
52Nd General Assembly
Vicj
Rauworth girl breaks leg in sidewalk fall on way to school
Grace Rauworth of College Avenue slipped on a sidewalk Friday afternoon and broke a bone in her leg. An examination today confirmed the injury as she was on her way to school. The weather forecast calls for fair winds tonight and Sunday with continued cold conditions.
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Rauworth
Grace Rauworth
College Avenue
Minnie Is a Grand Old Name and Buck Jones Star
Chas. Buck Jones appears at the Star tonight in Trooper O Neil, with Snub Pollard in Hook Line and Sinker. Performances start at 7 00 sharp and run through 9 40. Youll Like Minnie.
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Chas
Buck) Jones
Star Tonight
Trooper O'Neil
Pollard
Olsen Nominated Postmaster of DeKalb Illinois
President Harding sends to the senate the nomination of Thomas F. Olsen for postmaster at DeKalb. Olsen, 41, longtime local worker, would become postmaster with a new first class office July 1 and a raise to 4200 dollars annually. He plans to name Mail Carrier Will Bristow as assistant postmaster.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
Senate
Thomas F. Olsen
DeKalb, HI
Osage City
Kas
DeKalb
Business
Inez Stewart
Freeport
Billy
Margaret
Robert
Clara Louise
John
Olsen
Will Bristow
Bill
Young Man on Way to Health After Illness
Reports say Earle Griswold, once critically ill with pneumonia, is recovering and near able to be about the house. Fire of unknown origin destroys First National Bank of Davenport with estimated loss of 50000 dollars. Last times tonight Rebekah bazaar with entertainment and Minnie Is Coming.
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Earle Griswold
United Press
Davenport
Iowa
First National Bank of
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Arthur F. Hiland
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