Robbers Taken In Chicago North Western Train Looting
Three special agents of the Chicago North Western railroad arrested Joseph Murray and William Collins as they loot ed a merchandise car in De Kalb yards. They were brought to town and jailed to await grand jury action. Investigators suspect they may be linked to other railroad robberies, with extra agents now guarding merchandise trains from Chicago.
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Cicago North Western Railroad
Chicago
Joseph Murray
William Collins
DeKalb
Iis
Sycamore
O. H. Abbot
Burlington
Eleven slain in Sinn Fein ambush in County Cork
Eleven auxiliary police died in a Sinn Fein ambush near Macrome County Cork as a large unit traveled by lorry. The clash, described as the biggest ambush yet, prompted reserves and heavy fighting before cover was found. The military condemned the killings as deliberate provocations amid calls for discipline.
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County
Cork
United
Dublin
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Macrome
County Cork
Harding Adds Two Members to Cabinet in Surprise Move
President-elect Harding announced Herbert Hoover as secretary of commerce and Henry Wallace as secretary of agriculture in his cabinet. He denied Hoover attached stipulations to acceptance and said they were in perfect accord. Wallace expected to serve as agriculture secretary unless unforeseen changes occur.
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United Press
St. Augustine
Fla
Harding
Herbert Hoover
Commerce
Henry Wallace
Hoover
Wallace
Ifty
York
WN. Y
Department of Commerce
Florida
Washington
American Relief Administration
United States Shipping Board
Hoovers Associates
Washington, D. C
Secretary of Commerce
Department
State Department
Commerce Department
Tom Mix in Prair' Trails at the Princess Tonight
The silent western star Tom Mix was shown in Prair' Trails at the Princess yesterday and again tonight for the last showings at 7 30 and 9 10.
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Tom Mix
Prair
Princess
Bandits rob Kansas City Chicago mail train near Pleasant Hill
Bandits halted the Kansas City to Chicago train near Pleasant Hill Missouri, stealing about $10 in whiskey mail and several registered parcels. Passengers were roused as the train slowed, bones were uncoupled and the bandits fled into darkness after looting two cars. Authorities were notified in Waterman Illinois and a quick arrest was predicted by Sheriff Davis.
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Bloomington
Chicago & Alton
Kansas City
Pleasant Hill
A. Davis
Davis
Missouri
Chicago
Eedhouse TL
W. A. Longwell
Doniwhite
Louisiana, Mo
Donahue
Litchfield
Alton Hammer
Pike County
Aurora domestic tragedy ends in triple shooting
A switchman shot Mrs Sylvester at Fear of Sylvester's grocery store, then killed R L Turner and Fatally wounded Sylvester after Steinke confronted them. Mrs Sylvester, Turner, and Steinke died or were gravely injured. Turner deemed an innocent bystander. An inquest began amid sensational domestic tensions and political news in Washington.
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Aurora
Carenike
Nel Sylvester
R. L. Turner
Sylvester
Turner
Strigins Plan New Stores in DeKelh Area
Will Strigins from Kenosha discusses plans for Strigins brothers to open new stores in DeKelh. Work to proceed after current tenants vacate. A Sweden lecture by Carl Holmsten is scheduled for February 26 1921 at Knights of Pythias Hall with admission.
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Will Strigins
Sweden
Carl Holmsten
Knights of Pythias Hall
County Nurse to Begin Work Here Soon
An official notice states Kalb county will receive a visiting nurse to assist welfare work and visit indigent patients. Red Cross workers helped secure the nurse, whose duties include home visits to county families and promoting county welfare services.
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Tr Kalb County
Red Cross
Tenny Sturgent
Lew Cross
Christmaz Sim
Securine
Gap Stn
Special Sunday Services at First Lutheran Church
Morning services at First Lutheran Church in English with a sermon by the pastor and a choir performance. Evening services under Luther League auspices feature Jim Hicks of the Prison Bible Society speaking, Charlotte Kirchner singing, and the Junior Choir performing. Services start at 7 o clock. all invited.
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First Lutheran Church
Mex
Luther League
Jim Hicks
Prison Bible Society
Charlotte Kirclner
Candidate is in Sight for First Lutheran Church
Rev. J Alfred Anderson of Salem Church South Brooklyn is discussed as a likely candidate to fill the vacancy caused by Rev G A Fahlanl leaving for Island. The meeting at the church on March will decide if Anderson is chosen and Rev Pahlund plans to stay until June first.
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G. A. Fahlanl
Flock Island
J. Alfred Anderson
Salem Church
South Brooklyn
Anderson
Pahlund
Government Loser Today in Cable Dispute
Federal Judge A T Hand today denied the petition of United Silks for a preliminary injunction to block the West form Ant Telegraph Company from connecting a cable in Providence to the British cable to Liberia and Cuba. The ruling marks a setback for the government in the ongoing cable dispute.
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Thiet Pressey
Washington
A. T. Hand Todey
Ue Tnnted
Silks Wowehment
Wextorm Ant Telegraph Company
Provida
Ivaril
Cuba
Quebec Liquor Law Sent to Governor for Final Action
Reports from Quebec City indicate the proposed liquor law, hailed as the largest alcohol regulator in the world, has been submitted to Lieut. Governor Fitenateick for approval. If signed by Felixpatrick, the bill would reshape provincial alcohol controls and affect cross border sales into American territory.
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Quebec
Canedi
Fitenateick
Flixpatrick
De Kalb Farmers Await Corn Gift Details
De Kalb county farmers have heard nothing about a corn gift donation. T. Ro Roberts of the Jorge Soil Improvement Association has received no instructions yet. An outline for receiving donations and sharing the amount in De Kalb county is expected after guidance from the Illinois Serviceicultural Association. Meanwhile farmers stand ready to contribute once allotments are issued.
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Mde
T. Ro Roberts
Ihe Jorge
Dprevement Association
DeKalb County
Roberts
Tinois Sevicultural Association
Amlng
House Rejects Senate Amendment On Muscle Shoals Plant
Washington Feb. 24 The House voted 112 to 193 to reject the conference report and decline the senate amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill. The measure would have appropriated ten million dollars for completion of the government nitrite plant at Muscle Shoals Alabama.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Absconding clerk tied to $670000 theft at Northern Trust
William Dalton, a 17 year old clerk at Chicago's Northern Trust Company, is charged with absconding with about $670000 of Liberty Bonds. Pinkerton tasked with investigation. bond loss insured. a $25000 reward offered for bonds, $1000 for Dalton's capture.
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Ibs Unive Press
Chicago
William Dalton
Dalton
Fatal Farm Tragedy in Peoria as Wife Is Slain
Enraged farmer Jarv Gindrich, middle aged and wealthy, killed his wife at their farm two miles west of Tonion, Illinois after she refused to live with him. Found by authorities, both bodies were in the doorway with the wife head crushed and throat cut, and the man hanging with a rope, one shoe removed.
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Peoria
Til
Jarv" Gindrich
Tonion
Gundrich
Carpenters Begin Work on New Ice House
Carpenters started construction on the new ice plant for Deaklb after a lumber sign arrived, with Frank Carter stating favorable weather could finish the roof in a day or two. Brickwork is done, interior work to follow as materials arrive, aiming to be ready for spring ice demand.
Gambling Will Be Stamped Out By Many Suits
The state attorney's office moves to curb Chicago gambling after grand jury indictments against eight leaders. Mont Tennes labeled chief of the National Racing Handbook Syndicate, described as Midwest Handbook King, and J L Morelock of the General News Bureau named among the indicted. They face conspiracy charges under old common law.
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Cmpto Ress
Chicago
States Attorney's Office
Grant Jury
Mont Tennes
National Racing Handbook Syndicate
Handbook
King of the
Midwest
J. L. Morelock
General News Bureau
Central Station
Turks Accept Sevres Treaty Conditioned On Investigation
Turkish representatives accepted the Allied proposal to sign the Sevres treaty while an international inquiry examines alleged claims to Smyrna and portions of Thrace. Greek delegates refused to commit until they obtained Athens' instructions. The plan included an armistice, prisoner exchange, and guarantees for minority safety.
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United Press
London
England
Smyrna
Thrace
Athens
League Passes Up the American Note
The rescue of Nations dropped consideration of the American note on mandates until instructions were received from their governments. Weather for Illinois notes mostly cloudy tonight in the north and fair in the south with warmer conditions tonight and Saturday. Chronicle Want Ads for results.
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My United Press
London
England
the Rescue of Nations
Illinois
Raids net seven men in wine and moonshine seizure
H T McGrath deputy internal revenue collector Sheriff Decker and assistants led a raid arresting seven men in the northeast city area. Authorities seized seven rations of grape wine a still and mash while dumping much liquor into gutters. Suspects Keach Bedick Pamucine Darin Gusieh Guhovich Colcevich face arraignment with possible bail and continuance as prosecutors prepare fraud jury case.
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H. T. McGrath
Internal Revenue Collector
Decker
Mitchell
Torney
Who Cola
John Keach
T Secocery
Nor Tenth Street
Joe Bedick
Pinestre
Waso Pamucine
Seven
Oak Streets
Tony Darin
Simo Gusieh
Joe Guhovich
Ceorze Colcevich
John Kooy
North Tenth Street
Symore
John A. Dowdall
Stat
Lloyd George Pushes Council toward Seizure of Near East
London reports that Premier Lloyd George pressed the Allies toward a supreme council decision on a near east separation settlement. Turkish and Greek delegates feared a Sevres treaty terms reveal a commission may study returning Thrace and Smyrna to Turkey, with hints of imminent action.
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Aniem Press
London
England
Lloyd George
Near-East
Sevres
Thr
Smyrna
Turkey
Drug bandits to be cleaned out in Chicago
Federal agents in Chicago say they will continue raids on illicit drug sellers. Colonel William Beech of the narcotics division reports more than a score of arrests and dozens of druggists targeted in the central territory as part of the crackdown.
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Chicag
United Press
Chicago
Chica
Tod
William Beech
Cent
Former Policeman Killed in Chicago Cabaret Gun Battle
February 25 reports indicate former police officer Toby Mulvibill was shot and killed in a cabaret during an early gun battle. Several men were under arrest as police investigated the case.
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Chica
Chicago
Toby Mulvibill
Money to Loan for DeKalb County Immediate Delivery
Ta bot's Insurance Agency advertises money to loan on DeKalb county for immediate delivery.
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DeKalb County
Tabot’s Insurance Agency
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