Bishop Conference Opens With Northern Illinois Pastors
About 45 Methodist pastors from northern Illinois attend the first in a series of district meetings at a DeKalb church. Program began at 12:20 with Luncheon for delegates, followed by talks on evangelistic topics, with Bishop Nicholson to speak on Problems and Hopes of the Domine Year this evening.
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Ilinois
Nicholson
DeKalb
W. van Cleve
t.Chicaro
Thomas Gale
Chi
Methodist Church of
Large Knights of Pythias Class to Initiate Feb 24
One of the largest classes to join the Knights of Pythias will begin rank work on February 24 with about 15 to 20 candidates. The class gains about 100 members under special lodge dispensation. A lamb supper is planned, and Holderness of Crystal Lake promises a notable critter for the event.
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Order of Knights of Pythias
Holderness of
Crystal Lake Ha
Kicks Robber in Face During Jewelry Heist
Chicago dispatch reports two hold up men robbed Mrs. Arthur Zimmer and Mrs. Carroll Anderson of 38500 in cash and jewelry. During the search for a missing $5114 diamond ring Mrs. Zimmer kicked a bandit in the eye and the robbers fled. Loot included a bracelet set diamonds sapphires and cash. a man guarding the victims stood with hands raised as intruders searched Mrs. Zimmer.
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United Press
Chicago
Arthur Zimmer
Carrol Anderson
Heater Fire Causes Minor Damage at Russell Home
An oil heater in the Alva Russell residence sparked a small blaze that scorched woodwork in the bathroom. Roy Dare, present in the home, detected the issue early and prevented it from spreading. no fire department was needed. The bathroom interior must be redecorated, the sole damage.
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Alva Russell
Roy Dare
Ice Coated Rails Delays Morning Streetcar Service
Rail service between here and Sycamore halted briefly as early rain and cold temps froze rails. Ralph Wiltsie, in charge, called the first trip treacherous and urged better weather to prevent recurrences.
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Here
Sycamore
Ralph Wiltsie
So Long Letty Play In The Picture Ahead
Notice notes a Mystic Workers meeting and dancing party at Jarboe's hall tonight replacing Thursday. Alfred Dresser, who has been unwell, is reported improved.
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Mystic Workers
Jarboe’s Hall
Alfred Dresser
Normal school funding faces broad push in Springfield
Springfield news reports the 2nd general assembly will study education financing as a whole. The Illinois Teachers Association seeks a state distributive fund of 200000, with leaders hinting a possible rise to 8 million. The University of Illinois requests 75 million yearly, while normal schools expect aid and the finance department warns taxes could nearly double if the fund reaches 20 million annually.
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Springfield
General Assembly
Appropriations Committee
Minois Teachers Assuction
Assembly
University of Ilinois
Universit
Department of Finance
Omar Writht
Rochelle Plans Religious Instruction Plan Attracts Pupils
Over 2 percent of Rochelle public school pupils attended evening church school sessions on Wednesday. The program, organized by church pastors and the superintendent, allows parental choice for pupils to join church instruction or remain in public schools. Five denominations offer instruction for grades 7 to 12, with attendance voluntary and parental designation. Rochelle is among few U.S. cities to adopt a denominational community based religious instruction plan.
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Rochelle
Ion
Musical Extension Series Concert at Pirs Lutheran Church
Thomas McGranahan tenor and Ethel Murray cellist perform at Pirs Lutheran Church Friday evening. Tickets at Kirchner's Drug Store. season tickets for this and next concert available for $1.00.
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Thomas McGranahan
Ethel Murray
Pirs Lutheran Church
Kirchner’s
Big Elks Supper Draws Three Hundred In DeKalb
A large crowd of 304 Elks Lodge members gathered last evening in DeKalb for a weekly supper. Rey Wi chaired the farmers committee. extra large birds were donated to John McCann and C A Dewey. Dozens of workers listed, led by Case LaBelle Pienilas Jensen Rich Jordan Lyons Redmond McMenimin Cunilieh Glen Bert Bhat Mibin Will Carl Duffey Grove Crego Mosher Welch Diedrich Noble Raymond Hunt Groves Munzer Hobbs Zellar Hyde Buxix Klemm Lattimer McCote Woitsle Lairgon Ceres Hopkins Hultes VanArdale Moxher Gallagher Swanson Broughton Kingsley Glidden Larson Hengesbach Eames.
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Elvs Lodze
DeKalb
Elke Hist Nicht Ami
Rey Wi
Johan McCann
C. A. Dewey
Case
LaBelle
Pienilas
Jensen
Rich
Usher
Jordan Lyons
J. Redmond
McMenimin
Cunilieh
Glen
Bert Bhat
Mibin
Will
Carl Duffey
Grove J. Crego
J. Mosher
Welch F. Diedrich
Noble
Raymond
Hunt
Groves
Munzer
Hobbs
Zellar
Hyde
Bulix
P Klemm
Lattimer
McCote
P R . Woitsle
Lairgon
D. Ceres
Hopkins
Hultes
VanAredale
G. Moxher
T. Gallagher Swanson
Broughton
W. Kingsley
J. Glidden
L. Larson
Hengesbach
Eames
Auto Show Advocates Better Roads In Chicago
DeKalb automobilists attending the show this week say the better road movement has greater momentum than at any previous show. The Chicago display features slogans advocating better roads and better motors with decorations illustrating travel from ancient Indian methods to modern times. The 1921 show is said to surpass all prior offerings.
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Chicago
Advocatime
Beter Motors
DeKalb Automobilist
Suny
Traveler Found Asleep at the Station Depot
A weary traveler was found sleeping on a station depot pole area near the depot in the afternoon. He had not slept for several days and wandered, then was brought to the station, given lodging for the night, and allowed to continue his journey this morning.
Dr. Fred Shannon Abraham Lincoln Lecture at M E Church
Dr. Fred Shannon presents a February 7 lecture on Abraham Lincoln at the M E Church. The event invites attendees to an evening talk featuring the life and impact of the President with a focus on historical context and civic lessons.
Cars Have No Dimmers In City Laws Ignored
Reports from DeKalb describe widespread neglect of dimmer laws by motorists. Officers observe numerous cars in town limits driving at night with headlights burning bright or with a single headlight, despite city and state regulations. Police warn violators, with arrests possible if noncompliance continues.
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DeKalb
Olse
Hom
Atl
Verberkmose Funeral Set for Tomorrow
Leonard Verherianose said his brother William Verberkmose who died suddenly in Chicago after months of heart trouble will be buried there tomorrow. The DeKalb man, about 25, leaves a wife and two children and had seemed well this week before the shock of his death.
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Leonard Verherianose
Chicago
William
DeKalb
Famed temperance speaker Pussyfoot Johnson to visit DeKalb
By Morris reports a large crowd is expected for a lecture at the First Lutheran Church Tuesday February 8 at 7 30 pm. John Pussyfoot Johnson from London, famed for temperance tours, will recount London experiences during his drive for a dry world. Admission is free and the event draws crowds to hear his 100 lectures in small cities before returning to England.
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Pussyfoot
Johnson
London
John
Engle
Temperance
Invita
United Kingdom
Eam
England
DeKalb
Erst Lutheran Church
Special Services at First Lutheran Church Sunday Evening
Sunday evening services at First Lutheran Church feature Mrs Cyrus Gounterman singing Come to Jesus and the pastor delivering a sermon on Conquering the World through Jesus. Junior chorus to lead the singing in the Rae language at 7 o'clock, with morning communion services in the Ish language and Miss Aida Minm to sing Come Unto Me Lindsay.
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Cyrus Gounterman
Jesus
Aida
Lindsay
Claus Collins Travel Notes in Mexico Visit
Mr and Mrs Claus Collins journeying in Mexico report a lively sojourn tied to bullfights and local scenes. The missive hints that two DeKalb residents are on site, describing travels and impressions of the Mexican bullring experience.
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Claus Collins
Mexico
Claus Collin
DeKalb
Senators Use Quick Moves On Emergency Tariff Bill
Senators favored the emergency tariff bill and adopted two amendments with nine present, boosting a 30 cent wheat tariff to 40 cents and adding a rice provision. Senator Harrison balked at quorum calls, while a later tally indicated possible votes around February 15 or 16. Also reported, the sundry civil appropriation bill to aid disabled veterans totals 410.9 million dollars, up 28.4 million from the house version.
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Washington, D. C
House
Wackinetns
Senate
Warren Wyoming
Kaiser looks like peasant says report
Door Holland February 4. Former German war lord limped today as he shuffled the grounds there looking like a peasant Observers could scarcely recognize the lines of the once imperial figure now in corduroys with rubber boots and baggy trousers, stripped of his splendor.
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United Press
Holland
Former Pastor Out On Bail Bond Today
Rev. Guy Kyle former minister of Mt. Venen confessed to complicity in a $185000 mail robbery and is free on a $20000 bond. The bond was furnished by five Mt. Vernon businessmen persuaded by congregation members.
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United Cress
Guy Kyle
Mt. Venen
Mt. Vernon
On Our Way at the Princess Tonight
On Our Way shows So Long Letty at the Princess tonight. H B Eliom of Chicago, formerly with Nature's Rival Company in DeKalb, was in town on business today.
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Letty
H. B. Eliom
Chicago
The
Nature
DeKalb
Sinn Fein Coup Hinted and Ambushes Reported in Ireland
United Press reports a promised Sinn Fein coup in Dublin with warnings of planned action. Collings led a sortie at Rose Carbery and was shot, escaping with his men after ambush. Attacks rise as a British major is shot in a cafe. Ulster premier James Craig elected. Lord Dunsany fined for arms found at Dunsany Castle.
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United Tress
London
England
Michael Collins
Sinn Fein
Rose Carbery
Evening News
Collings
Dublin
Land
Dublin Castle
Limerick Junction
Sinn Fenners
Belfast
Ireland
James Craig
Ulster
Ulsterite Unionist Council
Craig
Prane
Kiimaihan
Lord Dunsanny
Dunsany Castle
County Meath
North Western to Close Ticket Offices Along Spring Valley Line
The North Western plans curtailing running expenses by closing ticket offices along the Spring Valley line after the early morning train, removing night service. Local residents who phone DeKalb for express deliveries will face delays as bread and other shipments must be taken to the terminal and delivered the next morning.
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North Western
Spring Valley
DeKalb
Little Frost Keeps Ground Soft For Early Spring Plowing
The piece notes unusually light frost, only three to four inches, making digging easier. Grave diggers report a easier winter task and expect spring plowing to start earlier unless a severe cold snap occurs.
Local Lecture Change at Central Church in Chicago
Dr Frederick Shannon succeeds Dr J id Thomas as speaker on Lloyd George February seven at Central Church Chicago. Shannon will discuss Abraham Lincoln and is praised as a strong American platform figure. The Men's class considers the lecture a fortunate gain for the program.
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Frederick Shannon
Frank Gunsulas
Central Church
Chicago
J.id Thomas
Crude Oil Price Tumbles After 60 Cent Cut
In Independence Kas on February 4 crude oil fell to two dollars a barrel after the Prairie Pipe Line Company announced another 60 cent reduction. This marks the third six tenths of a dollar drop in ten days leading to a halt in drilling.
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HY Ute Pree
Independence
Kas
Pairie Pipe Line Company
Physicians Put on Honor by Kramer in Prohibition Move
Federal Prohibition Commissioner Kramer today put physicians on their honor as to the quantity of wine they may prescribe for patients. He warned physicians not to abuse the privilege and urged restraint in prescribing practices.
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United Prem
Washington, D. C
Kramer
Germany in Excitement Over Allied Reparations Demands
Berlin VI tension rises as all classes oppose the 55 billion dollar reparations demand. Newscols report uniting to fight the figure, consider alliances with Soviet Russia, and urge defiance toward the Allies. Strong public debate centers on potential wreckage to Germany and possible drastic actions.
Lewis Re-elected International UMWA President
John L. Lewis was re-elected international president of the United Mine Workers of America by a large majority in the December 14 election. The results show Lewis leading Robert Harlan of Washington by about 66,000 to 67,000 votes, announced from the international union headquarters in Indianapolis.
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Wey United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Robert Harlan
Washington
International Union
Harding to urge disarmament conference in early 1920s
Washington February 4 President elect Harding plans to call a disarmament conference chairman Butler said during naval affairs hearings Rear Admiral Simms testified the fleet with the strongest air arm can defeat the world The Borah six months halt on naval construction received an unfavorable senate committee report seeking additional testimony from Admirals Simms Fisk and Fullam The full committee will meet Saturday to act on the report
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Butlem
House Naval Affairs Committee
William Simms
Simms
Butler
Borah
Titman Finds Many Points in Winter Hunt
Frank Titman reports his first winter successful relic hunt with 24 points found in a day, plus a tracer and a small grinder. He plans more field time if weather stays favorable and hopes to grow his already large collection.
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Frank Titman
Fox Terrier Killed by Passing Auto in Front of Home
Ray Yocum reports his thoroughbred fox terrier killed by a passing auto outside his home. He vows trouble if the killer is identified. Weather outlook for Mlingis shows possible rain tonight and Saturday with continued mild temperatures and a colder Saturday night.
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Yocum
Mlingis
So Long Letty Riot of Fun at the Princess Tonight
Quartette Walter Meus Woueen Moore T Roy Barnes and Grace Darmond star in a lively showing at the Princess as audiences enjoy a riot of fun this evening.
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Walter Meus
Woueen Moore
T. Roy Barnes
Grace Darmond
Letty
Railroad wage fight slows hearings in Chicago board
Chicago Feb 4 railroad workers ask the United States railroad labor board to continue hearings until next Thursday to present data refuting road claims that national working agreements harm profits. Leaders say unions oppose wage cuts and abrogation of agreements, with Plumb Plan links cited as motive. Federal control potential discussed as Congress weighs the risk of a transport shutdown.
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United Press
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
W.W. Atterbury
Atterbury
Boar
B. J Jewell
FP. H. Greble
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
W. W. Atterburr
Siebel
Washington, D. C
Plumb Plan League
Prevent
Congress
Earthquake Shocks Reported Across Cities
Earthquake tremors were detected in St Louis and Chicago early today by university seismographs. Shocks began around 2 27 a m in St Louis with three violent bursts lasting one, 30 and 45 seconds, likely centered about 1 550 miles south in Central America. Chicago reported a medium intensity quake roughly 1 100 miles south of the city.
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St. Louis
St. Louis University
St Louis
Central America
Chicago
Ill
University of Chicago
Mrs Earl Smith Burned in Cooking Accident
Mrs. Earl Smith sustained severe burns while using hot grease on Wednesday. The flare up scorched her face and singed hair and eyebrows but doctors say no lasting scars are expected.
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Earl Smith
J. Earl Smith
Band seeks new director to replace Swanson
The American Steel band has not chosen a new director to succeed Ziener Swanson. A director is expected to be named soon. The band presented Swanson with a diamond ring in appreciation of his services.
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Ziener Swanson
Band Boys
Swanson
Chicago Man Is Named on Baseball Staff
Chicago attorney Leslie M. O Connor named secretary treasurer of the new baseball commission by Judge K M dictator of organized baseball holding staff post. News from United Press on February 4.
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Chicago
United Prone
K. M
Leslie M. O'Connor
New Baseball Commission
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