Irish Crisis Deepens Amid Belfast Fighting and Evacuations
The Irish crisis worsens as Belfast sees house to house combat with at least 27 killed and 100 wounded. Michael Collins meets Lloyd George in London to protest British evacuation plans while Sinn Fein actions and Ulster kidnappings add to tensions.
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Iby United Press
London
England
Ireland
Winston Churchill
Michael Collins
Belfast
Lloyd George
de Valera
Free State
Ellsworth Undergoes Operation at Lincoln Hospital
Ralph Ellsworth custodian of the county road building machinery underwent an operation at Lincoln hospital in Rochelle this morning. Reports say he passed the procedure well and is making a rapid recovery though he will remain in the city hospital for a week or more. His friends in Dr Kalb are glad to hear of his convalescence.
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Ralph Ellsworth
County Road
Kalb
Lincoln Hospital
Rochelle
City Hospital
Ellsworth
Big Snow Envelops Gotham in Record Winter Storm
New York City is blanketed by the heaviest snowstorm of the winter as crews shovel streets for traffic. The storm continues at 5:00 a.m. with winds from the south driving a northeast path toward New England states, threatening more heavy snowfall across the region.
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Ny Tite Press
New York
N. Y
New England States
Two Children Die Today in Chicago House Fire
The Chicago area report states Walter Sexton, 12, and his sister, 10, died from injuries after a house fire caused by an overturned oil stove. Father James Sexton and elder son Homer were severely burned. An American Legion meeting is planned for this evening at the club rooms with important business on the agenda. The forecast calls for colder conditions tonight and Thursday.
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Chicago
Ry United Press
Walter Sexton
James Sexton
Homer
American Legion
Haul Cinders to Many Parts of DeKalb Now
The street department uses calm weather to spread ashes across DeKalb city streets. Teamsters haul cinders to areas most in need, with the southeastern section notably affected by degraded traffic conditions.
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DeKalb
O Ily Street
Scouts to form four troops in DeKalb initiative
A Monday Scouts meeting created a nucleus for expanding to four troops totaling about 100 members. The city commission, including business leaders, plans further division to enroll more boys, with church basements aiding Scout work.
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Boy Scouts
Clark Orchestra Company
Scout Commission
DeKalb
I DeKab
Popular DeKalb Girl Taken Sick with Appendicitis
Hazel Benson, a DeKalb girl attending high school in Rockford, fell suddenly ill with appendicitis yesterday evening. She was rushed to Swedish Hospital where doctors advised an operation by Dr. Johnson tomorrow morning. Carl Benson drove to Rockford to be with her, and Mrs. J B Benson planned to join later for the procedure.
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DeKalb
Hazel Benson
Rockford
Dr. Johnson
Swedish Hospital
Carl Benson
Rock
J. B. Benson
Waterman Divorce Case Before Court
A partial hearing in the divorce suit of Rosie Michell against John Mitchell was held with allegations of cruelty and a 1904 marriage. Three children born to the couple, two died in a flu epidemic. one survives. Complainant testified of extreme cruelty including tying her to a bed with ropes causing injuries. Defendant claimed the act was to keep her in bed during hallucinations from fever. Hearing adjourned to February 18, 1922.
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Rosie Michell
John Mitchell
Gustav Kiotx
Sandwich
Cement Work At High School Expansion Under Way
Construction on the High school addition proceeds with 75 feet of wall foundations laid and 100 more feet added as steam thawing frees the ground. A ten man crew digs out dirt while cement walls rise, with a larger team and hand mixing until ground prep allows use of a mixer. The addition will intrude into the athletic field forcing next year’s football to locate new fields. only swimming pool excavation is deep. Aurora Time Card notes new schedule effective Sunday. Local pastor Rev E W Maussen of DeKalb will lead the district Lutheran association meeting at the Aurora church on Sunday.
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Aurora
E W. Maussen
DeKalb Church
Over the Hill a powerful modern motion picture drama
The Princess screens Over the Hill for three days starting today. The Pax photodrama, based on Will Carleton, centers on a mother's devotion amid trials. Simple, powerful storytelling without spectacle, it drew wide acclaim and strong word of mouth on Broadway. Matinees 3:00, nights 7:00 and 9:15.
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William Pax
Mnotherlove
Will Carleton
Eber Ty Millarde
New York
William Fox
Broadway
The
Princess J
Durant to Build 4 Cylinder Passenger Cars at 348 Dollars
Bulletin City United New York reports W. Durant has accepted a contract to mass produce a 4 cylinder passenger automobile to be retailed at 348 dollars per unit, according to Dow Jones financial news agency recap.
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City United
New York
N. Y
Federal Help Only Can Keep On Big Strike
Wy courew a Indianapolis Feb 15 United Mine Workers warn federal help is the only hope to avert a national coal strike starting April 1. Some operators want a strike to unload coal stocks at high prices and push wage arbitration. Officials urge operators to return to negotiations. If no deal is reached, workers may quit at midnight March 31. In New York twelve alleged bucket shop men were returned by the grand juries.
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Wy Courew
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers
Jett
New York
Myo
College film scene on Tiedale campus and legal bustle
Morning at Teschers college campus doubled as a film lot for Tiedale Industries Film Corporation with Coach Harrison and the football squad among the groups filmed. Highlights include the athletic department and various student clubs while Attorney General and federal probes involving Clinton and grand jury matters add a legal backdrop to a day of filming.
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Teschers College
Tiedale Industried Film Corporation
Harrison Fel
Piehis
Oakland
Bas¢hai
Herrison
Firefighters Race Roof Blaze After Alarm Fails
Morning fire sent James Callan to alert police after discovering his home at 827 South First Street ablaze. Firemen quickly extinguished the flames at the door as another roof fire near Lewis Street was discovered and contained with small chemical tanks.
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James Callan
South First Street
Franklin
Pokce
First Street
Er Hone
Lewis Street
Three Autos In Slight Mishap At Intersection
A minor collision occurred at Fifth and Lincoln Avenue yesterday afternoon around 2 90. Three cars were involved but at slow speed and only bent fenders resulted. After a brief delay all three vehicles resumed their journeys. Several notable figures were questioned in other cases, including Mack Sennett assisting Woolwine's investigation into the Willian murder.
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Lincoln Hirth Wey
Ralph Tasted to Become Scoutmaster in Mint, Michigan
Ralph Tasted, a decade long employee of the De Kath Syedmore Electric company, will quit his job to pursue Scoutmaster duties. He has secured a position in Mint Michigan, and his friends foresee great success. He leaves tonight for Michigan and his wife will follow later.
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Ralph Tasted
DeKath Syedmore Electric Company
Mr.Tasted
Mint
Miet
Ralph
Michil#en
Mrs. Tasted
Tickets for 7 p.m. show at Kirchner's Drug Store
Tickets for the 7 o'clock performance of Owe the Hit are sold at Kirchner's Drug Store. They are not reserved seats but allow entry to any seat in the house. Tickets are sold to reduce box office lines and are valid for the theater's current capacity. Buy early for best seating.
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Kirchner
Hospital Benefit Dance by St Marys Alumni at St Marys Hall
St Marys Alumni host a benefit dance at St Marys Hall on Thursday evening with Palmer’s Orchestra. Proceeds aid hospital funds. Tickets priced at 1.00. doors open 7:30 to 12, couple and ladies free at some times. The Woodmen deputy failed to attend a DeKalb lodge meeting but attendance remained strong and momentum built for future sessions.
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St. Mary's
St. Mary's Hall
Palmer
Star Playhouse
Ladies Tree
Doctor Indicted in Double Slaying at East St. Louis
St Clair county grand jury handed up two indictments charging Dr. Robert X McCracken, a prominent physician, with the murder of Mrs. Clara Rich Wine and her father-in-law William Richwine on January 9. Mrs. Wine was shot in a dining room, and Richwine’s body was found in the basement with a bullet hole in his temple. Attorneys say they will seek a writ of habeas corpus to secure bond for the defendant.
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Veron Gellevile
Robert Xmccracken
Clara Rich Wine
William Richwine
St. Clair
Jr. McCracken
Habeds Corps
Charge Clerk With Murder of Half Brother
Layne then Montreal Canada Feb 15 Charged with deliberately murdering his half brother to gain life insurance Father Abelard DeLorme Catholic priest is held in prison. He insured Raoul Delorme 22 Ottawa University student for 25 and killed him six days later. Raoul body with six bullet holes in head found outskirts of Montreal Saturday. Will makes priest sole executor and beneficiary of estate yielding 10000 per year plus life insurance. De Lorme accused of influencing his half brother to make a will and insure life for his heirs. Raoul spent Christmas vacation with his half brother when slain.
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Layne
Montreal
Canada
Abelard DeLorme
Raoul Delorme
Ottawa University
Raoul
Father de Lorme
Ken
American Killed by Mexicans Near Monte Mexico
Washington reports an American, Charles Burro also known as Charles Miller, shot and killed near Monte Mexico on February 1 by two unidentified persons. The State Department was notified and the consul believes the assailants were Mexicans. Secretary Hughes sails for Bermuda on vacation aboard Fort Wellington.
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Dustress
Washington, D. C
Charles Burro
Charles Miller
Monte Mexico
Stat Department
Fightin Mad at Star Playhouse and Princess schedule change
Desmond Star Riding Hero in Fightin Mad follows rapid action love and adventure. Star Playhouse shows at 7 30 and 9 10 with a new Princess schedule starting 7 00 for the first night and 9 15 for the second show.
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Desmond Ttard
William Desmond
Star Playhouse
The
Princess
Republicans Aim to Fund Soldier Bonus by Budget Cuts
Representative Mondell states Republicans will finance the soldier bonus by trimming appropriations and banking on naval holiday savings. They plan to avoid new taxes or a bond issue, estimating the first year need at about $350,000 and rejecting a sales tax.
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Wired Pressey
Washington, D. C
House
Representative Mondell
Mondell
Congress
Mendeli
DeKalb County Telephone seeks $40,000 bond authority
The DeKalb County Telephone company filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission today a petition seeking authority to issue $40,000 of first mortgage bonds. Of this amount $20,000 will be used in Sycamore and the rest for improvements elsewhere. The company claims its property is now worth $40,000 on 1916 valuation.
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Springfield
DeKalb County Telephone Company
Ilinois Commerce Commission
Sycamore
Harvey Church Set for Execution Carrying to Scaffold
Report from Chicago cites Harvey Church, accused of slaying two men, scheduled for Friday execution after a hunger strike and forced feeding. Local officials doubt he will endure the death march due to weakened strength.
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Cmtea Cress
Chicaco
Harvey Church
Church
Easy Money Plot Grows In Chicago Financial Scandal
Authorities mobilized to curb a frenzied finance scheme in Chicago linked to Raymond J. Bischoff who allegedly took up to $50,000 daily from Little Poland residents by promising 100 percent returns. Warrants for confidence operations issued as federal probes consider mail fraud in a case tied to Leslie Harrington and his aides who fled during raids. The scale involves at least $1 million.
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United Fre
Chicago
Raymond J. Bischoff
Little Poland
Judge Landis
Bischoff
Leslie Harrington
Harrington
City Attorney Harris Fisk Joins Chicago Hearings Today
Chicago hearings draw City Attorney Harris Fisk for two petitions tied to DeKalb. The first concerns removing the street car track between Fourth Street and West Lincoln Highway, likely approved today. The second, tomorrow, covers a gas rate increase affecting the city. Fisk plans to return tomorrow night.
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Chicago
Harris D. Fisk
Commerce Commission
DeKalb
Fourth Street
West
Lincoln Highway
Fisk
Attack on High Court Sparks Senate Critique in Washington
United States senator Harris of Georgia assailed Chief Justice Taft and Justice Clarke for public speeches on contentious political questions. He called Taft and Clarke’s influence on opinion outrageous amid debates on foreign debt. Choir rehearsal canceled at First Lutheran Church due to a basketball game at Normal. Joliet teacher Mary OLeary, 78, who taught for 50 years, died suddenly in Joliet.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Supreme ‘Court
Harris
Court
John H. Clarke
Senate
Clarke
Congress
First Lutheran Church
Augustana College
Joliet
Mary O'Leary
Wild County
Misa
O'Leary
J Stanley Brown
Teachers’ College
Triple Killing in Los Angeles Today
George A Boden prominent Los Angeles man killed his wife and her mother then died by his own hand in Los Angeles California today police report two young children survive the tragedy investigation underway by local authorities
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Los Angeles
Vaulted Press
Cal
George A. Boden
Childre
Safety First cuts railroad casualties says 10 year study
A North Western railroad report credits Safety First with dramatic safety gains over ten years. From 1910 to 1920 cargo tonnage rose from 5.5 to 9.56 billion tons while deaths fell from 97 to 62 and injuries from 8,404 to 7,101. The year ending December 1, 1921 shows further reductions across enginemen, switchmen, station staff, and track workers, with declines in all categories compared with prior years.
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Commission
The
North Western Railroad
Safety First Commissions
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