Stagg Visits DeKalb Over College Athletics Cleanup
Chicago University coach Amos Stagg met in DeKalb after a letter from Rodney A Wright about barring college men from professional play. After a two hour talk Stagg cited Paddock as a professional for summer games, noted his Wisconsin captaincy, and discussed the professional rule realities.
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Stagg
Chicago University
DeKalb
Rodney A. Wright
Stass
Chicase Tribune
R. A. Wright
Sturkew Ryder to Appear at Lutheran Church
Announcement states world famous pianist Madame Sturkew Ryder will perform at the Lutheran church on Friday evening February 17. The concert, presented by the women’s club, is billed as a delightful program by a leading artist.
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Madame Sturkew- Ryder
Edwin S Hunt Undergoes Mastoid Operation in Chicago
Edwin S Hunt underwent a major mastoid procedure at St Luke hospital Chicago with Dr Pierce among Chicago's noted specialists acting as surgeon. Early afternoon reports say Hunt came through the operation very successfully and his condition is now favorable.
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Edwin S. Hunt
St. Luke Hospital
Chicago
Pierce
H U Meyers Opens Offices in Sycamore
Dr H U Meyers, formerly practicing here as an optometrist, announces opening a Sycamore office three days weekly after returning from an extended trip to the northwest.
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H. U. Meyers
Sycamore
Dr. Meyers
Northwest
Ford Useful to Stop Runaway in City Today
A farm team from Ernest Benson’s outfit chased a runaway wagon through South Second Street from Locust to Franklin, striking two cars and causing minor damage. The team finally halted when the wagon struck a Ford parked on Franklin, badly damaging the car but causing no injuries to anyone.
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Ernest Benson
Slonz
Liberty
Franklin Street
South Second Street
Second Street
Franklin
John Letheby
Two Wounded in Chicago Gun Battle
Chicago police report a detective sergeant James Cayne was shot and wounded by an unidentified bandit during a hold up at Sheridan Road and avenue. Cayne returned fire, wounding the bandit who was also unidentified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sey Bated
James Cayne
Jery Stan
Sheridan Road
M Avenue
Cayne
Weichlein Call to Lead Sycamore Parish Mission
The Sycamore St Peter's church extended a call to Rev. F H Weichlein of Chicago for the local mission priest post. He will officiate at St Peter's Sunday and likely be in DeKalb a week hence. Mrs Weichlein praised as pulpit orator, with family joining soon. The Sycamore vote was unanimous for the new rector, to be sent to the DeKalb field per church procedure.
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Anderson
St. Paul's Church
St Peter’s Church
Sycamore
F. H. Weienlein
Chicago
Weichlein
St. Peter's Church
DeKalb
Lund
Sycamore Church
Sycamore Daily News 1877 Highlights and Death of Mayo
An 1877 issue from Sycamore is reviewed noting a single column of advertisements on page one and local news at 40 cents a month. The death of Edward L. Mayo on November 16, 1877 is prominent, with telegraph news reporting Turkish losses and Russian victories in the Crimea era. Postal changes promise three weekly mails via Greenstown, and a Cortland saloon dispute over whiskey prices appears in ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News
Sycamore
Chronicle
E C. Page
Teache College
Edward L. Mayo
Telegraph News
Telegraphic
Kers
United States
Greenstown
Cortland
Sycamore Brassista
Wiisley
Material and Machinery at Big School Job Site
The Rosebeekstrom company, in charge of the project at the high school, has hauled gravel and sand for several days. Multiple carloads arrived and a company truck has been busy transporting material to the building site. Machinery is arriving and being organized for use. Actual construction work will begin soon.
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Rosebeekstrom Company
DeKalb
Fisk Motor Company
Pea Perty
Gew Huilding
Mutimeer A. Liefsheit
Nhinager
Lie Corporation
de- Rath
Charlie Chaplin at Star One Day Only in New Comedy
Charlie Chaplin appears at the Star Monday for one day with his new comedy The Die. Matinee at 2 00 evening at 7 Voice. Miss FE Marie O'Brien of Chicago listed. contact 1 North Firs St phone 14.
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Charlie Chaplin
The
Star
Miss FE
Marie O'Brien
Chicago
North Firs
Public Health Talk Urges Legion For DeKalb County
Dr W Bast outlines how those cause diseases should face courts and society. DeKalb audience hears need for public health league cooperation among schools boards and civic groups. Dr Wright cites typhoid vaccination gaps and urges house to house tuberculosis survey and birth registration in 1921 to boost census figures.
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Renia
Phyereaus
Etty Comela
Eduction
DeKalb County
der. Wright
Staite
Wright
Uline Chicaro
Chicago
C. W. Si
Public Health League
W. A Kilmer
Dekalb
Bureau of Census Area
Thal
C. East
New Tangle in Politics for City Control
A grand jury indicted seven city hall and park employees in Chicago on charges of forcing civil service workers to buy Jubilee tickets issued by Mayor William Hite Thompson. Indicted: William A. Keith, former commissioner of gas and electricity. Roy Gattas, chief clerk in the comptroller's office. William Ween, Tilden Snickler, and William George, park employees. William Stocker, a city sealer. and Nicholas S. Murray, assistant superintendent of sidewalks.
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Chicago
City
Park
Civil Service
William Hite Thompson
Willian A. Keith
Roy Gattas
William George
Park Employes
Wiliam Stocker
Eity
Nicholas 8. Murray
Lighting at the High School Improves with New Fixtures
Electrical upgrades completed by Swanson Gros last week include a motor driven ventilator in the boys cloak room and several lights in the lower lift. Students report better visibility in the corridor as the newly installed lighting illuminates the lockers and hallways.
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Swanson Gros
Conreidor
Neht
Plans for DeKalb theatre advance in city growth drive
In Los Angeles a report details Blackmailer Dapper Dan Collins sought in connection with the murder of William T. Taylor. Collins, two gun man, is at large with a $5,000 bounty. Investigators trace him from New York to Los Angeles after a May shooting and a failed trap involving a motion picture actress.
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Los Angeles
Cali
Dan" Collina
William T. Taylor
Firivade M
Collins
New York
Dan
Reed
Taylor
Dapper Dan
Ethel Harrison
Plorado Sextetie
Polies
Ethel Daisy Taylor
Marmaroneck
N. Y
Ford Tractor Price Slash Matches IH Cut Plan
Chicago reports International Harvester Company announces price cuts on two plow tractors to 280 dollars and three plow models to 200 dollars. The company says the reductions meet competition and are not driven by higher costs. Harold McCormick, IH president, declines further details.
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Chicago
Ford
International Harvester Company
Harold FL McCormick
The
Harvester Company
DeKalb County Stil Improvement Plans Big Picnic
Executive committee of the DeKalb County Stil Improvement association met Wednesday afternoon to discuss plans for a large farmers picnic to be held in the city during the summer. No formal announcement was given to the committee. The remainder of the session focused on the association’s yearlong work.
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DeKalb County
Former Representative Named General Counsel in Alien Property Custodian Office
William W. Wilson of Chicago, a former representative from Illinois, is appointed general counsel for the Alien Property Custodian Office in Washington, D. C. The appointment was announced today.
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Washington, D. C
Willam W. Wilson
Chicago
TW Hinois
Alien Property Custodian
Todas
Make Your Own Valentine With The Chronicle
Say to children to cut out a Chronicle Valentine from Monday issue, paste onto cardboard, and color with crayons. The feature invites little readers to craft a homemade greeting for mother, dad, teacher, baby, and sweethearts using any chosen colors.
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Dad
Teacher
the Chronicle
Governor Let Small Trial Set For March Sixth
Waukegan Illinois February 4 United Press reports Governor Let Small's trial is scheduled for Monday March 6 in Lake county circuit court with Judge Claire Edwards. Prosecution says Small conspired with Vern Curtis and Fred Sterling to embezzle state funds while Sterling was lieutenant governor.
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United Press
Waukegan
Let Small
Claire Edwards
Lake County
Edward Press
Sangamon
C. C. LaForge
aPorcee
LaForgee
St. Paul
James H. Wilkerson
Ageathet
Edwards
Smaly
Leslie Small
Small
Vern Curtis
Grant Park
Fred Sterling
Sterline
Grant Park Bank
Curtis
Chicago Packers
Greatest Cut on Record for Automobiles Alled Drees Blue
Detroit February 4 Lincoln Auto Company slashed automobile prices after buying Henry Ford assets in bankruptcy. Prices across models fall from 860 to 1200 dollars. Henry Leland, former head of the community, remains under Ford management. O. Q. O. F. DANCE at Odd Fellows Hall tonight with Nelson's Orchestra.
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Detroit
Mich
Lincoln Auto Company
Henry Ford
Henry Leland
Ford
Effects Of Genoa Meet On The United States
Expert J W T Mason argues the Genoa conference shows Europe seeks US arbitration to resolve rival aims. The piece notes Europe’s desire for American leadership, but U S influence is limited and self interests may clash with any verdict. American officials foresee impasses and potential backlash from trans Atlantic powers.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Europe
America
Genoa
U. S
Santa Claus
Sam
Bradt Speaks in Belvidere Next Thursday
Boone county township supervisors will join Rotary Club guests at the Y M C A dinner in Belvidere next Thursday noon. Samuel E. Bradt of DeKalb will discuss road building. he is former division of highways head and former First National Bank of DeKalb president.
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Belvidere Isepuptican
Moaa
Boone County
Rotary Club
Samuel E. Bradt
DeKalb
Bradt
First National Bank of
Division of
Colored Woman Injures Eye With Muriatic Acid
Mrs William Browne a colored resident of Sycamore suffered a painful accident Thursday while cleaning with muriatic acid. A drop or two splashed into her eye and doctors are unsure whether the eye can be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Browne
Sycamore
Everett Hiland Reaches Home After Illness
After a long illness including flu and pneumonia Everett Hiland was taken to his home today. He remains weak but hopeful for rapid improvement as he convalesces at home.
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Everett Hiland
Hiland
No Pope Yet Chosen Bulletin
The fourth ballot of the sacred college for the election of a successor to Pope Benedict XV was unsuccessful, as reported by the Paris correspondent from Rome. A Rome report noted the third ballot also failed and smoke from the Sistine chapel chimney signaled no result.
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Sacred College
Benedict XV
Paris
Exchange Telegraph Company
Rome
Italy
Pope Benedict
Sistine Chapel
Nine Power Treaty Now
Washington dispatch reports progress at the Washington arms conference with open sessions approving the open door principles and a strengthened naval treaty. The sixteenth and final steps toward the Nine Power treaties are outlined, including plans for a board of reference in China and schedules for the Chinese customs treaty. The conference, led by Secretary Hughes, aims to curb war risk in the East and uphold equal opportunities in commerce and industry through China. The news notes the open door treaty adoption and outlines the general aims and provisions for sovereign independence, stable government, and non-discriminatory trade.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Harding
Pa East
Tretary Hughes
Board of Reference
China
Underwood
Conference
Forern
Chi
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C. W. West
Springfield
W. Bast
Department of Child Hygiene and Public Health
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Methodist
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A. Wright
Woman's Club
Dramueeb
Hilnois
Char
Quizz
Riva
Claire C. Edwards
Odd Fellows Hall
Nelson’s
Secor's
J. W.T. Mason
Uncle Sam
Landis
Babe Ruths
Ica
Ellis
Mason
Belvidere
Pontiff
Ay Taited Press
London
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Birdie Veale
Mary Murry
Malta
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