Clemenceau Aids Peace Conference Healings
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau’s condition improves and he may resume chairing the peace conference on Monday. A bullet wound remains unextracted as authorities pursue possible accomplices of Emile Cornin, with a known anarchist questioned and under surveillance. Eyewitnesses say the assassin did not come within ten feet of the premier.
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United Press
Paris
France
Clemenceau
Emile Cor Fin
Odertaken
DeKalb Wins Close in Last Place Series
DeKalb finished last in the conference basketball series after five losses and one win. The Incals claimed the star championship with a 1–5 record, while the lightweights secured fifth place among six contestants. Season figures are compiled from the results.
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DeKalb
Incals
Young Rochelle Industrialist Walter Pickle Dies at 35
Walter Pickle, head of a Rochelle canning factory and a prominent figure in the local business and Masonic circles, died at home last night of pneumonia after a short illness. He leaves a wife and a three year old daughter among other relatives.
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Walter Pickle
Rochelle
DeKalb
Pickle
Life's a Funny Proposition at Star Playhouse tonight
William Desmond stars in Life's a Funny Proposition a humorous photoplay at Star Playhouse with Louise Lovely Jay Belasco and Baby Frances in support. Performances start 7 15 pm with admission 20 cents children 10 cents plus war tax.
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William Desmond
Photoplay
Famous
Playholl Tonigh
Louise Lovely
Jay Belasco
Baby Frances
Virginia Kittler dies after crossing railroad track accident
Virginia Kittler fourteen, daughter of Dr Randy Kittler of Rochelle, succumbed at Lincoln I hospital after being struck by a switch engine while crossing Ninth Street railroad tracks. Her companion survived with injuries as witnesses blamed an unguarded crossing and train rumble for the tragedy.
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Virginia
Randy Kittler
Rochelle
Lincoln I Hospital
Ninth Street
Latter Day Saints to hear Elder Passman as speaker
Elder Harry Passman of River Forest will speak at the Latter Day Saints church Sunday. He will discuss For Bivenees in the morning and The Parable of the Sowers in the evening. A former Orthodox Jew, he embraced Christianity years ago and now serves as a missionary to Palestine with his wife.
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Harry Passman
River Forest
Latter Day Saints
Passman
Palestine
Demobilization Orders Report Large US Troop Reductions
Washington announces the demobilization of 1 218 8 men and officers from army units at home and abroad 74 215 officers and 1 164 518 enlisted. Orders issued for 1 281 006 troops in the United States and 249 400 overseas troops to return. March omits briefing due to holiday and presents fires in official statement.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
March
United States
Hart brothers announce large stock reducing sale near DeKalb
The Hart brothers J. J. and William schedule a farm sale four and a half miles south of DeKalb on Thursday February 7 2 to reduce stock. The lineup includes 17 head of live stock nine horses eight cattle plus new and improved farm machinery. Farrell Whitman will act as auctioneer.
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Hart Brothers
J. J. and
William
DeKalb
Farrell& Whitman
Hubbard Family Records Son Everett’s War Sacrifice
A letter from Captain Hubbard reports Everett Hubbard, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Hubbard, died in France while on patrol on the Marne in the Chateau Thierry sector. He was killed by German fire as comrades witnessed the incident during a special patrol.
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Everett
France
S Hubbard
Marne
Chateau Thierry
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Rosshaupter
Spartacans
Zurich
Paris
Eisner
Count Arco Valley
Willrett Near Grandfather’s Home in Germany Travel
John Willrett son of Gottlieb Willret is within ten miles of his grandfather’s home in Germany. An uncle and aunt remain there. Willret served a year and is now with the 33rd Division in the headquarters corps.
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John Willrett
Gottlieb Willret
Germany
Aun
Willret
James Striglos Returns From Mississippi Camp
Private James Striglos arrived home yesterday at 1 10 AM after many months at a Mississippi camp. His brothers William and Gus welcomed him, and the trio enjoy reunions after long separation. Mrs Alpha Demling of Chicago visits Judge and Mrs V A Glidden. Dancing Armory ball room tonight from nine to midnight.
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James Striglos
Mississippi
William
Gus
Alpha Demling
Chicago
V. A. Glidden
Armory Ball Room
Wilson Plans Boston Welcome Speech Amid Wireless News
Secretary Daniels conveyed to President Wilson that reception plans in Boston were ready as the George Washington steamed about 700 miles offshore. Tumulty met Boston officials to finalize the welcome with talks of a possible address at Medial Hall between 3 and 4 pm Monday. A storm is forecast for Monday night as Wilson weighs France return timing and the league of nations and funding debates.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
President Wilson
George Washiner
Boston
George Washington
Washington
Seaboard
Mass
Tumulty
Peters
U. S. S& George Washington
Wilson
France
Anarchists Clash in Budapest Amid Strike Threats
A Budapest street clash between unemployed workers and police left four dead and 24 wounded. Bolshevik forces attacked officers of the Socialist newspaper Nerosava as police fired in the air. Six trade unions planned a general strike Saturday as a protest against Bolshevik activities.
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Elungary
Peb
Bolshe
Nerosava
Apon
Wth
Pate Beneft
Berlin
Germany
Budapest
Tractor Truck Trouble During Snowstorm In Genoa
Tom Farley traveled to Genoa to unload two Case tractors but a snowstorm slowed the return. The big machine was delivered, seven others set out, the crew left the mower in a farm yard and sought a ride home. They paid a farmer $2.00 to reach a Sycamore vehicle which arrived late.
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Tom Farley
Genoa
Home Auto
Mann Stays in Speakership Race Despite Withdrawal Rumors
Representative James R. Mann said he will remain in the speakership contest. He accused outside sources of trying to defeat him to gain control of legislation. Mann cited Willcox and Senators Lodge and Penrose, aligning with his opponent Gillette’s backers.
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Washington, D. C
James R. Mann
Mann
Willoa
Lodge and
Penrose
Gillette
Knights to Get Degree and Return from Chicago
A DeKalb Knights of Columbus group of about five travels to Chicago by special car for the fourth degree initiation and related festivities. They will attend luncheon, degree work, a banquet at the hotel, speeches, and plan return in the evening amid a prosperous local chapter and near-opening new home.
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DeKalb Knights of Columbus
Chicago
A. B
Aurora
Dekalb
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Knights
Dans
Reed Urges United States Opposition to League of Nations
Senator Reed of Missouri pressed a hard line against the league detailing threats he says it poses. He argued Britain and imperial possessions could dominate with five or six voting powers and warned labor against international control. The weather outlook for DeKalb shows a slushy mix possible with minor travel disruption.
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Alfee
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Japan
United States
Bolshevik Forces in North Are Defeated
The latest official communique reports Allied troops defeating Bolshevik forces on the Murmansk front in the north. Details indicate the success was confirmed from northern fronts.
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London
England
Murmansk
Militee May Put On Drill At Dance Exhibition
City residents may see Company M perform an exhibition drill at the Ame oly dance on the evening of March 4. Camain McCords's men show high efficiency in close order drill and expect to receive equipment soon for the manual of arms.
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Company M
Ame Oly
Camain McCords
Sean
Jordan in Critical Condition After Plant Accident
Reports from the local plant indicate George Jordan fell into a vat at work several days ago and is not recovering as quickly as hoped. Authorities and company officials are reviewing the incident and his condition remains serious.
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George Jordan
Famous Woman Dr Mary Walker Dies in New York Home
Dr Mary Walker 87 a pioneer suffragist and reformer died at her New York home from a general breakdown. She served as assistant surgeon with the rank of First Lieutenant during the Civil War and was known for wearing masculine attire and her reform efforts.
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New York
United Press
Denero
N. Y
Mary Walker
Congress
Walker
Methodists Plan Special Sunday Services
The Methodist church prepares unusual services with Dr Evans speaking in the morning on Financing the Kingdom and the business motto Do It Now in the evening. Mrs George B Marty of Cleveland, daughter of the Evanses, will sing in the morning as a vocalist guest.
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Evans
George B. Marty
Cleveland
Marty
Austria to Join German Union Indicated by Election
The Berlin Vorsiche Zeitune reports that Austria will be represented in the German government as Germany anticipates a union with Austria following the former nation’s recent election.
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Tres Basle
Switzerland
Berlin Vorsiche Zeitune
Austria
Wheat Price Guarantee Bill Clears House Vote
Washington Feb 22 The House passed the $2.26 wheat guarantee bill by a 276 to 15 vote. Bullish momentum supported by supporters and opponents alike as the measure moves toward the Senate.
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House Today Bulletin
Washington, D. C
House
Circus thrills with Fred Stone in Under the Top
The circus tonight features Fred Stone of Montgomery and Sion as the Princess in Under the Top. Audiences laugh at his daring acrobatics and parachuting acts while the show promises sensational big tent spectacle with memorable scenes. Admission for adults is 20 cents plus war tax. children pay war tax.
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Fred Stone
Montgomers
Sion
Appiarme
Thiay
Mr. Stone
Total Childrence
Little Women at the Playhouse Next Monday
The theater announces the movielike adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. Critics hail it as a wonderful photoplay and promise smiles and flowers for all ages. Showtimes are 5:00, 7:00, and 9:10 PM.
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Saltons
Mel
Joe
Beth
New Shelf Paper Supply Arrives at Chronicle Office
Chronicle Office reports a new supply of porcelain enamel shelf paper in rolls. Each roll contains 7% yards of paper, suitable width for shelves at 14 inches. Roll prices are 26.78 for one or two rolls.
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Chronicle
Roller Skating Armory Rink Event Tonight
Roller skating at the Armory rink tonight from 7:30 to 10:30. An unrelated notice urges paying taxes by March 1 at De Kalb Trust and Savings Bank with name R. F. McCormice.
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DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank
Assassins Roar Through Germany and Munich in Revolt
Across Germany and Austria-Hungary reports describe Spartacan uprisings in the Ruhr and Rhine, with Munich seized by rebels and Budapest under threat. Nightly fighting leaves hundreds dead as governments struggle to contain the revolution and royalist or radical assassinations ripple through Munich and Berlin.
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Hungary
Ruhr and
Rhine
Munich
Budapest
Red Flag Raised as Munich Declares General Strike
Amsterdam reports Munich hoists red flag at noon yesterday and proclaims a general strike citywide. Dispatches indicate widespread shutdowns and labor unrest.
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Munich
State of siege declared in Munich as general strike spreads
From Berne Switzerland reports say Munich proclaims a state of siege and red flags are raised. A general strike is under way with stores closed and traffic nearly halted.
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