Ruhr unrest and troop patrols intensify in Essen and Ruhr
Fighting and arrests spread across the Ruhr as German towns like Essen face boycotts, troops occupying the town hall, shop sendries with bayonets, and hunger spreading. Paris reports a mass miners strike while London ferments over troop trains in British areas. Two French soldiers are wounded by German police in Zellershachst hotel.
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United Press
Dusseldorf
Germany
Ruhr
Fournier
Boycot
Essen
Dortmund
Duisberg
London
England
Cologne
Entente
Bonar Law
Marquis Cmug Tel Ae Theih
Paris
France
Unitary Federation of Mines
Belgium
Zellershachst
Irwin to Open Malta Grocery Store Next Saturday
C R Irwin of Malta who recently bought Mrs Emma Ball’s store will open there next Saturday. He will run a first class grocery and act as agent for a cream receiving station. The store closed for months during alterations and resumes business with welcome from Brookville Ti patrons.
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C. R. Irwin
Malta
Emma Ball
Many Eyes On Geneva Court Session Today
The entire judicial district watches as the Geneva session proceeds with high attention. Officials and observers anticipate rulings that could influence local governance and legal precedent.
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Geneva
Kane County Central Committee Deadlock Shapes Judicial Delegates
Kane county Republican central committee fails to start on time and bars nonmembers as it opens. First ballot names Harry Daniels Lee Mighell S N Hoover Paul Kuhn Frank G Plain William Fulton and Coroner Eugene Norton. Officials expect another ballot with Aurora contenders leading, potential dark horse nods, and a possible Fulton nomination if no majority emerges.
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Geneva
Chronicle
Kane County Central Committee
Judicial District Convention
Harry Daniels
Elgin
Lee Mighell
Aurora
S. N. Hoover
Paul Kuhn
Batavia
Frank G. Plain
William Fulton
Sycamore
Eugene Norton
Dundee
DeKalb County
Kane County
Republican Central Committee
Court House
Billy Fulton
N. Hoover
Frank Plain
Mighell
Plain
Hoover
Upiver
Plain Ox Kuhn
Minster
Gloria Swanson Stars in The Impossible Mrs Bellew at Star
Gloria Swanson visitors to the Star in The Impossible Mrs Bellew with Nagel supporting. Ad seeks cashiers and waitresses for The Innovation in Ott with applications in person.
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Mrs. Bellew
Gloria
Monte Carlo
Conrad Nagel
East
Persm
Crossing safety push leads to automatic signal plan
Delta County residents hailed a public safety effort after the States Attorney Poust secured railroad cooperation for a Six Way automatic signal at the Sycamore road crossing near the Country Club. Following a serious crash injuring William Atwood, the plan aims to prevent future incidents with day and night visibility and audible alert for travelers.
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Ninois Commerce
Poust
Delta
Gut P
Sycamore Road
Ovee
Stael Attorney Poust
William Atwood
Ferrell
Atwood
Delegation to Seek Hard Roads from Governor
Central Miners High Way Association members plan to visit Governor Len Smatl and Department of Works and Funds director Colonel C. R. Miller on February 20 to press for construction of hard roads. About 200 road enthusiasts from DeWitt and surrounding counties will present a formal request for routes from Kankakee to Gibson City, to Farmer City, to Clinton, Lincoln, Lane, Weldon, DeLand and Seymour.
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Doited Press
Springfield
Central Miners High Way Association
Len Smatl
C. R. Miller
Department of Works and Hufidines
Uek
DeWitt
Kankasset
McLean
Champaign
Pratt
Logan
Micon
Mason Counties
Kakee
Gibson City
Far
Er City
Clinton
Lincoln
Weldon
DeLand
Seymour
Edgar Hipple Is Brought to Hospital Here
Edgar Hipple, a well known Waterman man, was brought to Glidden Memorial hospital after influenza developed into pneumonia and pleurisy. He recently suffered another pleurisy attack, but doctors say his condition is stable and constant care should help progress toward recovery.
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Edgar Hipple
Waterman
Glidden Memorial Hospital
Natusch Receives News of Father in Illinois Death
Mrs. Natusch of Effoxham wires that her father W. D. Tomlinson died early this morning. Natusch left at once for the central Tilinois city after learning of the passing.
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Fred S. Natusch
Mrs. Natusch
Effoxham
W. D. Tomlinson
Mr. Natusch
Tilinois City
New England in Good Condition Despite Textile Strikes Says Babson
Roger W. Babson reports from his nationwide tour that New England shows improving conditions after a prolonged depression. He cites Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut as gradually recovering with textile strikes largely resolved, though Maine faces a potato crop issue and Connecticut hardware demand is rising.
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Iley Hills
Mass
Roger W. Babson
United States
New England
Wis
Mr. Babson
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
South
Althoven
Springfield
Holyoke
Worchester Over River
New
Heroic sea rescues amid five ships lost in Pacific storm
San Francisco February 16 A North Pacific storm wrecked five ships but saved all aboard. Crew of the Tuscan Prince reported saved by a cutter as Santa Rita faced rocks while aiding Nita. Life line rescues and a burning Nita defined a day of remarkable courage with ships Coolsha and others lost at sea. Shipping men call it the worst storm since 1898. Continued on page five.
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Circuit Court
Nellie M. Carr
Sycamore
Redford Carr
DeKalb
Anna Tanser
Sandwich
John Tanser
Aurora
Yorkville
Lincoln State School
Allegal
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Florence G. Homan
DeKath
George W. Homan
Ilinois Northern Utilities Co
Chicago
Mamie Simmons
Cary ‘Simmons
United Press
San Francisco
Cal
North Pacific Coast
British Columbia
Victoria
Uncle Sam Delivers Sharp Note on British Consuls Expulsion
Washington Feb 16 United States has prepared a sharp note to Great Britain denouncing the expulsion of two American consuls from Newcastle England The note signed by Secretary Hughes expresses US displeasure over Britain canceling recognition of US consuls at Newcastle The incident has caused unusual friction Consul Fred Slater and Vice Consul Russell Brooks are accused of pressuring British subjects to sail on American Shipping Board vessels
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Great Britain
Newcastle
England
Hushes
U. S
Fred €. Slater
Counsul Russell Brooks
American Shipping Board
Murder Reported in Fashionable Los Angeles District
Earl Remington prominent aviator and auto man was found murdered in the rear of his home in Los Angeles Feb 16. Two bullets, one heart one abdomen, caused death. Jewelry and money in his pockets argued robbery not motive. Remington parked in the rear garage and neighbors heard nothing. His wife and two guests were present in the house.
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United S2en
Los Angeles
Cal
Earl Remington
Remington
Fighting Bob on Rampage in Senate Today
Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin denounces the British debt settlement bill in a senate speech opposing ratification. He warns the United States would be pledged to insure imperial empire integrity for 62 years and says critics will be branded unpatriotic.
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Washington, D. C
United States
LaFollete
Wis
Senate
LaFollette
Fixtures For New Market Arrive In DeKalb
New fixtures for the forthcoming meat market are arriving and will be installed after interior completion. The building will be remodeled for the new Chicago firm owners, which will open the market soon. The Chicago company already operates stores in Joliet Chicago and other Illinois cities including DeKalb.
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Chicago
DeKalb
Joliet
Illinois
First Lutheran Choir Sees Praise for Sunday Program
Members met at the church for regular practice for Sundays program. Last Sunday evening the choir performed in Sycamore to wide countywide appreciation. Director Mrs Esther Pierson earns praise for her work.
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First Lutheran
Sycamore
Esther Pierson
Taken Home From St. Marys Hospital
Mrs John P Kane was released yesterday from St Marys hospital after a period as patient. Her condition is considerably improved. The Fighting Streak, a Fox picture, closes tonight at the Star with showings at 7 30 and 9 10.
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St. Mary’s Hospital
John P. Kane
Fox
Odd Fellows Dance This Saturday Night Event
The Odd Fellows lodge hosts a dance this Saturday night featuring a coat sale and social mix for members and guests. Proceeds support lodge activities and community services in the area.
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Odd Fellow
Star Tonight Shows The Fighting Streak Featuring Mix
A screening at the Star tonight features Mix in The Fighting Streak with speedy action and hazardous stunts. Showings are at 7 30 and 9 10.
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Mix
Star Tonight
Murderer Reward Posted by Kane County Officials
Sheriff W E Orr announced a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the murderer. Kane County board of supervisors authorized the prize as police seek clues from Geneva and DeKalb County areas. A blood stained one dollar bill tied to the crime was recovered from the Jacob Haish State bank and identified as payments at Dearth Brothers restaurant.
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W. E. Orr
Board of Supervisors of
Kane County
Bridewell
Geneva
Jacob Haish State Bank
St. Charles School
Miss West
Lon Smith Market
Dearth Brothers
Dearth
Albert Lee
Post Office
Leonard
Chicago
Times
Percy Pelton
DeKalb
Kane
DeKalb County
Pel
Oakland
Elburn
South Fourth Stree
Peck
Derix
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Arthur Ballin
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Burns
William J. Burns
Bureau of Investigation
U. S. Department of Justice
Phelps-Dodge Mine No. 1
Dawson, N. Mex
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Natusch
George Kandal
Kandal
Daily Chronicle
Fellowship of Prayer
Uncle Sam
John Bull
Bob
Dearths
Sheriff Orr
Moving Pictures
Chasing the Moon
Malta Town Hall
Goodyear’s Goodies
Essex
Hudson John Mustant
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