Russia Withdraws From War as Ultimatum Pushes Romania
Dispatches from London and Paris report Russia’s official withdrawal from World War I, with troops to regroup and return home. Germany, pressing for peace, issues urgent ultimatums to Romania while Berlin’s leadership reshuffles. U.S. confirms German ultimatum and Romanian cabinet resignation as Allied peace efforts continue.
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Ky United Free
London
England
Petrograd
Russia
Germany
Leone Trotsky
United Press
Two De Kalb Men Died Aboard Unfated Tuscania
Reports list two former DeKalb men aboard the ill fated Tuscania sunk by a German submarine last week. Captain Edward Dayton once in local cigar manufacturing and Lieutenant Don Smith longtime Melville Pinna employee are named among survivors not yet confirmed. Government has not released official details. about 100 lives were lost.
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DeKalb
Tuscania
Edward Dayton
Don Smith
Melville Pinna Company
Bie
Dayan
Smith
Binoculars May Be Left at Club Office
Inasmuch as there is a general scarcity of field glasses for the United States navy and army, another appeal has been sent broadcast through the country. If DeKalb people can supply new articles they should be fly tagged to ensure their return and left at the offices of the Algom Commercial Club. Livery taxi rates are 35 cents city, Auto Taxi March first. Swanson's Taxi, phone 709.
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Army
DeKalb
Algommercial Club
Austria Wants Peace Deliberations Amid War Struggle
Swiss reportage cites Austrian workers taking steps after strikes. They pressed Czernin to accept Wilsonian terms, formed a watch committee, and sent a delegation to Emperor Karl who voiced peace aims. It notes political fragmentation, rising Bolshevik influence, and worsening social distress alongside famine and disease impact in Vienna.
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Ohio Flood Displaces Hundreds in Cincinnati
Cincinnati residents flee as the Ohio River rises eight inches below the high stage at 8:15 a.m. The flood, driven by ice jams, is expected to continue rising, forcing hundreds to evacuate their homes.
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Wasted Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Boots Made in 1879 Exhibit In Warner Window
Remarkably preserved boots on display date to 1879 and were crafted by Robert Niwit. The calf skin footwear feature a light topped design and fine stitching. Worn by men for formal occasions, they show stylish yet sturdy construction.
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Warner Window
Robert Newiit
DeKalb Woman Emily Marteeny 80 Dies in Dixon
Emily Marteeny of Dixon aged 80, mother of Mrs Gillman Gullickson of DeKalb, died after a brief illness at her Dixon home. A longtime Dixon resident, she lived in the same house for 55 years and witnessed the town’s growth. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 30 PM with burial in Dixon Cemetery. Gullicksons from DeKalb to attend.
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Dixon
Gillman Guillickson
DeKalb
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Gullickson
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Dizon
Gullicksons
Laly
Dayton Letter Raises Question on Army Captain Dayton
A letter from Fred Dayton of Kenosha Wisconsin suggests a slim chance Captain Edward Dayton was not aboard the ill fated Tuscania. It claims Dayton sailed about 13 days ago and may now be in France, with the company led by a lieutenant while he is away with higher officers of the division.
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John C. Killian
Fred Dayton
Kenosha
Wis
Edward Dayton
Tuscania
Dayton
DeKalb
France
Ice Fall Damages Roof Wires and Car in Morning Incident
A large icicle fell from a roof this morning, damaging telephone wires and an automobile owned by John McCann. The heavy mass reportedly could weigh hundreds of pounds and narrowly missed injuring Dick Dee who was nearby on his way to fetch the morning papers. One building’s rear roof was involved, with some misconnected electric service noted.
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John McCann
Dick Dee
Terwilliger Taxi Service Delays Start Amid Poor Roads
Percy Terwilliger of the Terwilliger & Concidine taxi service announced they will not start operations now and will rest for several days until road conditions improve after ongoing troubles with sleighs and autos due to bad traveling weather.
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Percy Terwilliger
Terwilliger & Concidine Taxi Service
Antos
129th United States Infantry Insured by War Department
Chicago papers report the 129th United States Infantry at Camp Logan Texas is the most secure unit in insurance as every member is insured by the war department insurance bureau. Our regiment reaffiliated and stands as the only one with complete coverage among the allied soldiers.
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129Th United States Infantry
Camp Logan
Texas
War Department
Insurance Bureau
Former DeKalb Man Working In New York
Chub Olds, son of Mrs. H C Olds, reports he is employed in the shipbuilding yards of New York. Mrs Olds, currently in Kentucky with her mother, plans to move to join him soon.
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Chub” Olds
H. C.olds
Sycamore Car Restores Electric Service After Delays
After days of tie ups and storm damage the Sycamore electric cars resumed service to the county seat yesterday. Windstorm blocked the interurban line right of way and snow lay several feet along the tracks near Sycamore. A gang of shovelers quit, leaving most work to car crews. The company says service should stay in good shape from now on.
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Sycamore
January Thaw Improves City Drainage Openings
Citizens note a sharp weather shift from a week ago as a January thaw arrives. The thermometer sagged below zero while drainage outlets were kept open, letting melted snow flow away. Brick pavements again become visible in many areas, a welcome sight after the cold spell.
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DeKalb
Aurora DeKalb rail service resumes after weather tie up
Aurora DeKalb cars, stalled for days due to weather and supplying Kaneville, are back in full operation between DeKalb station and the Aurora terminal. Crew and riders greet the return of service and officials doubt another serious tie up will occur.
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Aurora
Wheaton College Loses To Normal School
Wheaton College dropped a 264 defeat to the Normal team on Saturday night. The Normal squad played fastball well this season and has several fast games still on their schedule.
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Wheaton
Wheaton College
Senator Cliffe Invites DeKalb for McCormick Address
Senator Adam Cliffe of Sycamore announces a Friday afternoon talk at the Sycamore Presbyterian Church by Congressman at Large Medill McCormick on his travels in Europe and U S army affairs. DeKalb residents may ride the 1 PM interurban from Maple Park to attend, with details shared by local merchants praising patriotism despite a German-born shopkeeper’s praise of American war effort.
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Sycamore
Presbyterian Church
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Rochelle Boys
Europe
Cliffe
United States Army
France
Sycamore Presbyterian Church
Maple Park
Soldier Boys
Tuscania
Sammies
Mr. Fries
February thaw floods city gutters and streets
Feet soaked as thaw releases water across downtown and residential blocks. Many pedestrians, including Beanneeette, return home with damp feet and a cold outlook. Gutters untouched since the big snow overflow as water flows beneath the snow, causing slips as sidewalks flood. Efforts continue to clear drains and sewers to allow full runoff.
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Red Cross
Great Movie Shown Here Last Evening at Princess
A highly praised screening of The Garden of Allah at the Princess last night captivated audiences from start to finish. Spectators praised the photography, scenery, and music, with the booking agent noting the local musical arrangement as among the best in weeks.
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Garden of Allah
Sycamore Man At Big Chicago Lawyers Meet
States Attorney Bud Smith of Sycamore was absent from his office yesterday, being in Chicago at a meeting of the states attorneys of this district. The lawyers discussed exemption claims of drafted men statewide and planned handling of questions to come up later. He was expected back today.
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Bud Smith
Sycamore
Chicago
Cortland Lady Rosanna Badger Dies Sud denly in Cortland
Cortland residents woke to news that 85 year old Rosanna Badger mother of Edgar Badger was found dead in her bed in Cortland after a period of apparent good health. Coroner's physician Dr. Rodney Wright filed papers and a jury ruled death due to infirmities of old age or apoplexy. Funeral arrangements were not yet set.
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Cortland
Edgar
Sycamore
Oil firm’s truck flees to De Kalb with kerosene
Standard Oil sent a Packard truck toward Sycamore to rush kerosene to DeKalb as shortages grow for kerosene flour sugar and other commodities. The crew carried shovels and road tools if the convoy stalled along the route.
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Standard Oil Company
Sycamore
Packard
de Kalb
Rumors of Death in Camp Logan Denied
Rumors spread yesterday that Vincent Fuller of the 129th infantry at Camp Logan Texas had died. A company member wrote to relatives, but later reports via United Press indicated no truth to the claim.
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Vincent Fuller
129Th Infantry
Camp Logan
Texas
United Press
Transfer firm puts big truck to work again
Corey and Evans, limited by heavy snows, deploy a large motor truck to haul freight around Lawn. Streets in the business district are passable for auto traffic as snow abates, with more vehicles likely pressed into service. Food regulators warn grocers and dealers to attend a council session tomorrow at 2 PM to review the new food regulations. Harry H. Wagner, Local Administrator, urges full participation. Tomorrow Geraldine Farrar stars in The Devil Stone at the Princess. Miss Gertrude Newbury returns home to Bloomington after visiting the E. F. Eddell residence.
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Corey & Evans
Lawn
Food Administration
Harry H. Wagner
New Address for Captain Thomas S Murray
Mrs. Thomas S Murray announced the new mail address for her husband Captain Thomas S Murray of the infantry now serving with the American Expeditionary Forces in France. He earned his captaincy after attending the officers training camp at Fort Sheridan. Mail addressed to Captain Murray A P O No 714 France will reach him in due season.
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Thomas S. Murray
France
Fort Sheridan
DeKalb
Former Employee Returns to Express Office
Ezra Seeley, a former employee at the American Express office, who left seven months ago, has returned to work, starting his new duties yesterday morning.
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Express Office
Ezra Seeley
American Express Office
Sugar shortage eases as DeKalb merchants receive shipments
A late sugar arrival brought relief to DeKalb merchants amid a shortage. Dealers plan to restrain sales to small quantities to maintain a temporary supply. Restaurants and lunch rooms reduced sugar in bowls and cups, with substitutes like pulverized sugar used. The county and state food administrations urge limited sales until normal conditions return.
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DeKalb
Bain
Pist
Robert Bell
East End
Food Administration
New Ruling On Substitutes In Food Shortage
A new ruling offers a method to ease the current cereal shortage by allowing substitutes. Officials say the adjustment provides a path out of the present difficulty caused by scarce cereals.
New Wheat Flour Substitutes Ruling Issued
The Food Administration announces a one half cereal substitute quota until March first due to supply constraints. If conditions improve before then, a new notice will be issued. Harry Wagner supplied the ruling to The Chronicle. Local cooperation and rapid reporting of violations are urged.
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Harry H. Wagner
Food Administration
Horse meat advertised for sale in Racine markets
A Racine Wisconsin advertisement announces the sale of four healthy fat horses meat at ten cents per pound next Friday. Health department inspection will cover all meat offered for sale.
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Racine
Wis
Health Department
Elks Postponed Meeting Due to No Quorum
The regular Elks meeting was postponed last evening owing to the inability to secure a quorum for conducting business. No further actions were taken and the date for the next session will be announced.
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