Census To Start Soon In DeKalb And Nation
The 1920 census will begin with clerks and enumerators in DeKalb and nationwide, asking names ages occupations home ownership and other details. Teams are assigned to wards and townships to count population and industry, with two weeks to complete the survey.
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United States
Levi Hubbard
Adan Marshall
J. P. McGirr
E. C. Pape
Ms. Lapper
Avery
Helen Kreuger
DeKalb
Stacey Gray
Genoa
Ellen McMenamin
Margaret McMenamin
Sycamore
C. M. Jore
Leale Gustafson
South Grove
Ray Bastian
Squaw Grove
Little Rock
F. L. Harrington
Malta
Ross
Harvard Beats Oregon In New Year Battle
Harvard defeated Oregon 7 to 6 in Pasadena yesterday. Steers starred before injuries forced him out, replaced by Manerud. Horween brothers and Eddie Casey led Harvard while crowd of 35,000 witnessed the narrow victory. Fordham of Dixon was in town today on business.
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Monameg Toorpan Ress
Oregon University
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Oregon
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Steers
Pacific Coast
Two Hundred Prisoners Witness Durage Hanging in Cook County Jail
Chicago January 2 two hundred inmates at Cook County Jail watched the hanging of Rafallo Durage after a court ordered stay was denied. Jail officials disconnected phones to prevent last minute intervention as witnesses observed the execution and a cell cry asked when they would eat.
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Chicago
Cook County
Rafallo Durage
Durase
W. T. Davies
C. W. Peters
Lowden
Duvage
Anophile
Guyano
Three Tourists Rescued From Freezing Exposure
Three young men from Chicago rode a West bound North Western freight train to this city and were found nearly unconscious from cold. Their hands feet and faces were numb before police took them to thaw out and continue their journey.
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North Western
Nothing New in Bandit Case in Circuit Court
After Judge Slusser denied the motion for a new trial in the automobile bandits case last Wednesday, he ordered an appeal and set a 40 day window to file a brief with the supreme court. Defense counsel reported no new developments and the case has drawn statewide interest due to prior records of the defendants.
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Theutomobile Bandits
Supra Court
Wilson In Fine Shape Despite Illness Says Sun
Baltimore January 2 The Baltimore Sun cites an autherior dye source describing President Wilson as organ ically sound and progressing toward a return to duty. The forecast predicts a perfectly competent working president within a month and a continuation of steady leadership.
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Baltimore Sun
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Peace Seen Signing In Paris January 6
Berlin dispatch reports belief that a peace accord will be signed in Paris on January 6 at 4 14 p m local time. The agency cites Berlin sources and notes London and Englane commentary on the expected event.
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Englane
Berlin
Paris
Last Times at Priti Cos Playhouse With Wiliam Faroum
The Priti Cos Playhouse offers final showings at 7 30 and 9 00 featuring William Faroum in Zane Grey inspired photoplay The Last of the Dwines. A popular star draws crowds as adults pay 28 cents with war tax and children 15 cents.
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Wiliam Faroum
Zane Grey
Sr Doigh Ie
Unblanketed Horse Left in Cold by Owner
A weathered horse without a blanket was found near Lincoln Highway and Sixth Street at about seven last night. Police learned the animal had stood since early afternoon. it was moved to a stable for care and later claimed by its owner whose name was not learned.
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Sixth Street
Post Office Raid in Limerick Town Held Up by Armed Group
A night raid in Limerick sees about 20 armed men surprise the staff of 12 at the post office and seize the safe contents estimated between two and ten thousand pounds plus money orders. The February 2 incident is reported from Limerick, Ireland, with no injuries noted.
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Ireland
Big Double Bill Toniga at Star Playhouse
The Star Playhouse presents a big double bill with Manhattan Madness starring Wig Pairbanks and The Star Boarder featuring Larry Sevon in his latest comedy. Bud Fisher’s J cartoons Hard Lions join the program with Mat Jeff and Wiese daily. Performances run 7:30 and 9:10. Prices: adults 25 cents, children 10 cents.
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Comrade Cornforth Visits Local Man in Hot Springs
Iv Ho A. Cornforth of Hot Springs arrives to spend a day or two with Dr G. Wright. The pair, former service comrades, recounts Wrights links to two large Hot Springs hospitals and interest in the government sanitarium for disabled soldiers. The report notes Hot Springs as a key health resort with abundant sun exposure.
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Ho Springs
S. 11
G. Wright
Cormorth
Tr. Wright
Carnforth
Hot Springs
Circular aid in tax work and attic fire disaster
Farmers of the county received two DeKalb County Soil Improver association letters offering free help in assembling inventories for January 1 tax returns and listing items for calculating deductions. A fire at 501 South First street damaged the attic and roof of JL Fohr residence, with origin undetermined. Weather outlook: Illinois fair and cold tonight, colder southeast. Saturday partly cloudy with rising temperatures.
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JL. J. Fohr
Chronicle
Illnoiss
Glidden Farm Sale Set For Monday Afternoon
Farmers await a big sale at the John Glidden farm west of the city Monday at 1 00 PM. Gardner and Kepner will auctione and a noon lunch will be served. The sale lists 16 fine cattle including pure bred Durham stock, five horses, three sets of double harness, and extensive modern farm machinery in top condition.
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Gardner & Kepner
Durham
Germany to permit larger army under peace treaty
United Press from London reports that the treaty's 100000 regular army cap for Germany may be raised to at least 200000. Allied military experts say a force of 200000 is needed to maintain order across Germany.
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England
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Wit Wins at Star Playhouse Opens New Directors Series
Saturday On Tomorrow presents Wit Wins a six part drama first of the famous directors series of photoplays. Florence Billings stars with Hugh Thompson Eugene Strong Joseph Smiley EB Radcliffe. Also Mates and Models two part side splitters. Matinee 3:00. Adults 20c children 1c. evening 7:15. Adults 25c children 1c. Wartex. Star orchestra backs night program.
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Hundreds Are in County Jail
Chicago reporting a mass roundup, 278 alleged revolutionists arrested in 24 hours as Maclay Hoyne plans a grand jury to pursue anti red laws. Leaders including Big Bill Haywood missing. clashes with Justice Dept officials noted. raids extend to New York, Cleveland, Detroit, Seattle.
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Chicago
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Hoyne
Robert Crowe
Criminal Court
Illinois
Biz Bill Haywood
Department of Justice
Palmer
Oe Horne
United States
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Brennan
Red
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le Iaine
Trotzky
Gary
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Russia
Weather Manin Cold Reception To The New Year
After a period of mild weather, a sharp cold snap hit on the first day of the year. The thermometer fell to 14 below zero, then dipped further to 18 below as a government test indicated. Overnight and into the next day, forecasts warned of continued bitter cold with expectations of another drop.
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Mercury
Mar
New Chronicle Subscription Rates Change Today
The Chronicle announces new subscription rates effective today with discounts for advance payments. City subscribers paying yearly or monthly in advance save, while out of town patrons face different terms, and weekly rates adjust accordingly.
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Chronicle
The
Relief Con Tomora Valle
Weather bulletin reports a cold wave moving from Manitoba into the Mississippi valley driving temperatures below zero. Minnesota Wisconsin and South Dakota hit as low as 20 below with White River Ontario at 40 below, the coldest in the country.
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Washington, D. C
Census Work Begins Nationwide Today
Washington January 2 14th census officially began today with enumerators ready to start in every state. The inventory will reveal the nation’s population and the total value of farms and farm products. Enumerators expect to complete their work within two to four weeks.
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United States
Unite States
Colonel House to Return to Texas in Two Weeks
New York January 2 E M House plans to leave New York within ten days for his home in Texas. He has fully recovered from the illness that forced his departure from Paris to New York seven weeks ago.
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E. M
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