Auto Tragedy Near Somonauk Claims Several Lives
In Somonauk a fast passenger train struck an automobile at the north edge of town after a dancing party. Mrs. Kiehl and Mr. Phillips were killed. Mrs. Yoakley and her daughter were badly injured, not expected to survive. Geoffrey Kiehl is in serious condition. An inquest was planned for tomorrow morning.
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Chicago, Burlindton & Incy
Somonauk
George Kkiehl
Phillips
Yoackley
Geof Kiehl
Kiehl
Somonauh
Revery
Somnaukt
Mrnd
DeKalb
R. A. Wright
Aurora
News from Private Chamberlain in France
A Cortland mother had not heard from Corporal Harry Chamberlain since October 18. Recent letters from him show he has become a corporal with the Marines in France and he expects a decorated service honor.
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Harry Chamberlain
Cortland
Nelson
Marines
France
Garden seeds offered free by Congressman Fuller
The Chronicle announces a stock of garden seeds from Congressman Charles E. Fuller is available at the office. DeKalb residents may claim one package each at no charge while supplies last, with the agent facilitating the display and distribution for a limited time.
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the Chronicle
Charles E. Fuller
Fuller
Big Bill the Princess present double bill at Roscoe Arbuckle
Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle company offers The Sheriff a side-splitting comedy and Under Four Flags a war pictures attraction with scenes of Marne battle Cha teau Thierry and a German submarine sinking. Al St. John and Arbuckle star in the program with wartime exploits prompting laughs tonight at 7:15. Adults 25 cents plus war tax.
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Roscoe Fatty Arbukles
al St. John Roscoe Arbuckle
Marne
Chateau
Thierry
Normal Wins Opening Basketball Game Over Northwestern Academy
The Normal boys edge Northwestern Academy 26 to 10 in a hard fought local gym match. Captain Donnelly suffers a chin cut but resumes play as Normal pulls ahead by halftime. Dambhoff Smith and Barer anchor defense while Donnelly and teammates guard baskets. Next up is Wheaton at home next Friday.
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Northwestern Academy
Northwestern
Donnelly
Vis
Normal
Dambhoff
Smith
Schuyler
Barer
Norns
Wheaton
Geneva Man Killed by Railroad Cars
Axel Swanson a well known Geneva man was killed Saturday night while walking on Northwestern railroad tracks near Richards street and Anderson Boulevard. He was thirty and had gone to West Chicago earlier in the day. He was alone when the train struck him and he worked at W H Howell Company as a moulder.
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Axel Swanson
Northwestern
West Chicago
Hom
Swanson
Richards Street
Anderson Bowleweed
W. H. Howell Company
Nu Moulder
Winter Cold Boosts Ice Makers as Fire Dept Responds
The morning thermometer showed four degrees above zero with a mild day turning brisk by nine. Ice makers welcomed the cold while coal dealers rushed to fulfill orders as two chimney fires drew firemen out after seven. The Chronicle notes a typical winter spell likely to persist, with Groundhog’s shadow cited.
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Kohler
Park Avenue
North Seventh Street
Sol
Groundhog
Chronicle
Grace Welch Vacationing in Italy Now
Funeral services for the late Charles Wright are set for tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. from the late home with burial at Cortland cemetery. Grace Welch reported she is vacationing in Italy, likely before returning home. The 90 School Board meeting last night had no business beyond routine items.
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Charles Wright
Grace
Ina Cena Ee Haaen
Mae
Baiee
New
Ahe
Maurice for League Promises United States Leadership
An analysis by Major General Frederick Manville argues that the United States must back aLeague of Nations with financial aid and a strong navy. He asserts US moral leadership is vital, outlines economic pressure as the league’s tool, and warns that without American involvement the postwar order could fail.
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United Pres
Paris
France
League of Nations
United States
Fellowship of Nations
United Press
Frederick Manvie
Maurice
Our Regiment Losses March Report
General Marsh reports the 12th Infantry of the 4th Division stationed with L90 men died and missing in action. Ninety eight killed, five died, and thirty nine reported missing. The regiment endured months of active duty and faced heavy shell fire as the armistice approached. The 129th Infantry left in September 1917 and later served in the south before going overseas. Citizens feel pride in the sacrifices of those who paid the supreme price and those crippled for life.
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Marsh
Bétford
Germany
Assembly of Ir. M. Tonight at the Armory
Main McCurdy of the Minois Bison Militia calls an assembly this evening at the Armory likely drawing full company attendance. Plans may be discussed for next Monday's demonstration for the returned soldier dais while the usual drill work remains on the program.
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aMain McCurdy
Minois Bison Militia
Armory Arena
Thevyenina
LR. M
Tragedy Over Papers In Windy City
In Chicago on February 4 Mrs Della Hensel wife of a former soldier and her mother Mus Julia Tenar ecazak were shot and likely fatally wounded in their apartment. Arthur Hensel the husband was in the apartment at the time according to neighbors as police search for him and reports indicate the women and Hensel were involved with papers.
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United Pease
Chicago
Della Hensel
Julia Tenarecazak
Arthur Hensel
Tensel
Tilire
Hensel
Surtees
Greater strike threat looms near London
United Press report from London states trade unionists in the vicinity plan a strike on Thursday unless the government takes decisive action. The decision followed a meeting of union representatives held last night outlining demands and potential disruptions.
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United Preesy
London
England
Thursty
Sovernn
Spartacans and government troops clash near Bremen
Dispatches report Spartacans and government forces fighting on Bremen outskirts with troops said to have entered the city at several points. A new revolt is planned to coincide with the opening of the Weimar National Assembly.
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United Presay
Copenhagen
Denmark
Bremen
Aurich
Switzerland
Spartacans
Gerhan
Vorwaerts
Wilhelmshaven
Brunswick
Berlin
Reichstae
Hoffman
Carl Radek
Weimar
Germany
Koenigsberg
Thorn
Fra Etek
Lincoln Highway to River First Major Paving Plan
Lincoln between Geneva and Chicag o will be completely paved this year if state highway plans are carried out. Brady of DeKalb, state highway superintendent, says Lincoln and Dixie Highways will be first big paving projects funded by federal road money plus county funds. Kane and DeKalb counties pledged money last September. state will refund counties from the 500 million fund.
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Lincoln
Geneva
Ipl
Chicamo
State Highway Department
Brady
DeKalb
Kane
Dupake
Eggs Slump Hits Local Market Amid Price Talk
Beardsley, manager of the Great American store, received word from Chicago that eggs should sell at 30 cents a dozen, with a cap on net. A farmer lady reacted angrily when offered 26 cents a dozen, rushing out with a case under her arm and vowing to sell them herself.
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Beardsley
Chicago
Corporation
Nelson son fails to attend mother’s funeral in Mississippi
PB Nelson, son of the late Mrs Jobenna Nelson, did not arrive for services from Macon Mississippi as planned. He wired to come yesterday, but did not. The remains of the deceased were placed in a vault for burial later pending his arrival.
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PB. Nelson
Jobenna Nelson
Macon
Mississipi
Sinn Fein Leader De Valera Escapes From Prison
Irish nationalist leader Eamon de Valera, imprisoned for alleged revolutionary activity, has escaped from prison after months of detention. The escape was reported by British authorities as the Ex- chanse Tear Company declared today. De Valera, elected to the British from Clare, had been held for several months.
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Sinn Fein
Py United Preses
London
Naghind
Teavard de Valera
Sinn Wein
Exchanse
de Valera
Geo
Clare
Lenine in Defiance by United Pires from New York World
Lenin asserts Soviet willingness to concede for peace but vows to fight if Allies miss. He questions League of Nations as imperialist, compliments Wilson yet warns revolution may reach America. He critiques labor leaders and Debs, Haywood, and US labor action, noting Soviet nationalization and stronger Red Army under new commissaries. U. R. K. P. members are ordered to attend assembly tonight.
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United Pires
New York
N. Y
Msis
Lenine
New York World Today
Ius
League of Nations
Acuc
Nations
Wilson
America
Gompers
Eugene Debs
American Federation of Labor
Big BI Haywood
Peoples’ Commissaries
Red Army
Parliament Faces Rebuilding Problems and Irish Question
London under a reconstructed Parliament faces a general strike threat and Irish republic issues. Lloyd George will confer with leaders to shape a legislative program including peace treaty ratification, labor, housing, and reconstruction. The Irish Labor party will appear as opposition amid Sinn Fein strength.
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United Press
London
England
Great Britain
Jund
Ireland
Sinn Penn
Dublin
Lloyd Georg
Merchant Marine Parliament
Parlement
Irish Labor Party
Laborites
Jastelerian
Non Parth Sun
He Sinn Fener
Autos Collide at Pine Street Corner Here
Automobiles of Fred Builta of Kingston and Walter Clark collided at Pine and Seventh on a wet night. Both moved slowly and sustained minor damage. drivers were unhurt. The corner is noted as one of the city’s worst if precautions aren’t taken.
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Pine Street
Fred Builta
Kingston
Walter Clark
Pine
Seventh Street
Usain
Old Friends Meet After Fifteen Years
Harry Roth of the Chicago Wholesale Drug Company and H. K. Secor, formerly of a Racine drug store, met in the Secor drug store here after fifteen years apart. They were co-workers years ago and had not seen each other since those days.
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Harry Roth
H. K
Secor
Racine
Wis
Chicago Wholesale Drug Company
Wilson Still Adheres to Big Navy Bill
President remains determined to back a large navy and push for a three year building program. Chairman Padgett of the House Naval Committee opened debate as the measure moved forward.
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Wilson
Navy
Winneneres
Washington, D. C
Chatenan Padgett
House Naval Committee
Cedric Arrives in New York Safely
The White Star liner Cedric arrived in New York with 3,400 officers and men from France including a casual company of two officers and 66 men from Illinois. Weather for Illinois: fair tonight and Wednesday, little change in temperature. lowest around 15 degrees.
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Cedric
New York
Ubitea Arenes
N. Y
France
Ilinois
Illinois
Winner Takes All at Star Tonight
Western star Monroe Sansuury appears in Winner Takes All at the Star Theater with thrills and pioneer tales. Shows at 7:30 and 9:00. Admission adults and children priced with war tax.
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Monroe Sansuury
Star
Lée
DIRT ROADS OF CITY GRADED DURING WEEK
The city dirt cross roads were graded by the commissioner with a bit grader. Many previously impassable routes are now in good condition. Delivery routes were detoured previously and the graders plan to cover all side streets if weather stays mild.
Fireat Rochelle School Destroys Addition as Wind Spares Main Building
A newly added section of Rochelle's school was engulfed by fire this morning shortly after eight o'clock. High winds spread the blaze, destroying the addition while the main building sustained little damage. Investigators believe the stove overfilled with fuel caused the fire and are watching the site closely.
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Rochelle
Argues Today for New Trial for Berger
Chicago Chicago February tense courtroom scene as Henry Cochem Milwaukee attorney argues for a new trial for Victor Berger and four Socialist leaders convicted of conspiring to violate the espionage act. The a minute analysis of testimony framed the appeal and trial irregularities are questioned.
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Chicago
Til
Henry Cochem
Milwaukee
Atorney
Victor Berger
Welcome Home Soldier Boys Banquet Acknowledged
Mayor Wagley announces all plans for the welcome home event are complete with attention given to details. Invitations are nearly printed and will be mailed, the date moved to Monday night. The Methodist church banquet at 6 30 includes brief talks, then a march to the Armory for the program.
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Wagley
League of Nations constitution nears completion in Paris
Paris reports the league's constitutional framework nearly complete with focus on the Anglo American plan. A unified armament reduction principle is agreed, defining military police shares by wealth coast line colonies and trade. Wilson urges haste as Lansing heads three sub committees. A Poles Czech border dispute is settled by delegates under league terms. Greece’s territorial claims go to a special committee of four nations.
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United Press
Paris
France
League of Nations
America
Wilson
Lansing
Greece
Great Britain
Italy
Soldiers Stop At Station From Sacramento To Camp Grant
Yesterday afternoon a large crowd of aviation service soldiers from Sacramento boarded a local train here, then went north in the evening to Camp Grant. The group, mostly middle aged veterans, expressed strong eagerness to obtain discharge and return home.
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Camp Grant
Sacramento
Calif
Frank Ronan Returns to Camp Grant for Further Surgery
Frank Ronan, a returned soldier under surgeon care at Camp Grant, arrived back at Rockford this morning after a short stay with relatives. He is slated for more mouth surgery tomorrow and hopes to have his arm repaired later. Roller Skating Armory rink tonight. Chronicle want ads get results.
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Frank Ronan
Camp Grant
Rockford
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