Wilson vetoes bill to aid the farmers
A keen DeKalb reader shares an eyewitness letter from China about Bolshevik Russia, written by Roy Talbot in Blagovestchensk. The account contrasts bustling prewar life with a now quiet city, noting food and work conditions, currency devaluation, and public labor while highlighting a cautious, observer tone on conditions there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Chronicle
G. I Talbot
Roy
China
DeKalb
Bolshevik Russia
Russia
Talbot
Orient
Takaiho
Manchuria
Churches In Prayer Week Union Services Planned
Churches in Prayer is called to union services this week for the Week of Prayer. Each pastor leads in his church with congregational singing. Meetings begin 7 20 and run one hour at First Baptist Congrega tional and Methodist churches with topics Prayer and the Nation's Life Kingdom of God and a to be announced subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Congregational Church
Kingdom of God
Methodist Episcopal Church
Behold My Wife big photo play headliner at DeKalb
Local theater promotes Behold My Wife as a must see season highlight with a gripping Canadian North story and star lineup Mabel Julien Scott Milton Sills Elliott Dexter Ann Forrest Also on bill The Gumps in Wimm and Wirger Topics of the Day and Princess Trio music Performances tonight 7 30 and 9 14 tomorrow 3 00 7 20 and 9 15
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb
Chicago
Mabel Julien Scott
Milton Sills
Elliott Dexter
Ann Forrest
Wetave
Ean
Wimm
Wirger
Pomilar Princess Trio
Sneak Thief Rifles Cash Drawer in Early Sunday Burglary
An apparent theft at Wes Snyder’s store occurred before opening after newsboys distracted a broken door lock. The cash register was looted for about $20, with possible stock loss. Police have several suspects and ongoing inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Snyder
Mr. Snyder
Ian
Bald Eagle Visitor Seen Over City at Noon
A nearly full grown bald eagle visited the southern part of the city at noon. Observed by H. A. Maxwell and C. K. Bush on behalf of the government biological survey, the bird is a rarity near the Rock River bluffs. The specimen seen today was young but displayed the white head spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeRath
Southland
H. A. Maxwell
C. K. Bush
Government
Bic
Rock River
Aurora Auto Theft Weekend Report
An Oldsmobile last year model bearing license 58296 was stolen from Aurora late Sunday. Police expedited a citywide alert for all Oldsmobile cars, but the missing vehicle was not recovered by end of weekend. The item also notes a two reel film feature titled The Biggest Achievement in Motion Pictures featuring Man o’ War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Stuart
Senator Wright Leads New Johnson County Delegation
Senator H G Wright leaves for Springfield as the 85th district gains new representation with John Byers of Dixon. Wright, Byers, and Cliffe allyship shape early sessions beginning January 6 with conferences planned at the capital. Several veteran lawmakers including Shurtieff, Dudgeon, Brewer, Lyons, and Wilson will be absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Wright
Springfield
State Assembly
John Mevine
Major Tourtillott
Senator Wright
John Byers
Dixon
Adam Cliffe
Tran
Cliffe
Edward Shurtieff
Marengo
Israel Dudgeon
Morris
Fred Brewer
Shurtieff
Ded Seou
Chairman Brewer
Thomas Lyons
Springfeld
George WH. Wilson
Quincey
Bank Stockholders Meet for Annual Directors Election
The DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank holds its annual stockholders meeting to elect a board of directors for the new year. Officers to be chosen by the directors as business matters and usual bank affairs are addressed during the session. Chronicle want ads bring results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank
Labor Presses Probe Into Open Shop Crises
United Press report outlines union leaders seeking congressional inquiry into big employers accused of price fixing and wage cuts. Key figures include Job Golden of New York leading textile unions and Samuel Gompers of the AFL. Census results on unemployment awaited as open shop movement gains steam with Chicago talks and Kansas City lockout signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pressy
Washington
1. C
Job Golden
New York
Golden
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Tnfted States
John B. Densmore
Page
Chicacago
Mary
Kansas City
Swinoley Stationery Company
International Typographicanion
Schooley Stations Company
Igas City
Schooley
Tost
Widely Known Sandwich Man Dies Sunday
Frei Schrader, lifelong resident of the county, dies after a weeks long illness at his Sandwich home. Born in 1848, he lived most of his life near Sandwich and married in 188, leaving two children, a daughter Mrs. McGinnis and a son Ervin of Sandwich. He had visited his sister Mrs. Fel Wirtz and is well known here. Funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Congregational church in Sandwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frei Schrader
Ofter Lee
Theounty
Sandwich
McGinnis
Ervin
Tax Collector Expected in City for Income Tax
Citizens brace for federal income tax as the collector’s arrival is anticipated. Single earners over 31,000 face tax, married couples get a $2,000 exemption, and each child adds a $21 exemption to reduce the levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addiion
Local Man Takes Job at DeKalb Trust Bank
Frank Graffam has accepted a bookkeeping position at DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank and began his duties today. He is familiar with the field and is expected to be a valuable employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb Trust Bank
Frank Graffam
DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank
Unions Lose in Supreme Court Clayton Act Case
The U S Supreme Court outlines its first major interpretation of the Clayton Act sections protecting unions from injunctions. The decision harms labor in a dispute between Duplex Printing Press Co of Battle Creek and the International Association of Machinists over an open shop and a strike aimed at halting press operation. The company sought an injunction under the Sherman Act, while the union argued the Clayton Act exempts unions from anti trust violations.
Harding Preparing Inaugural Address Themes Emerging
President elect Harding has begun shaping his inaugural speech during conferences in Marion Ohio. The speech will cover tariff government economy reorganizations of executive departments associations of nations Mexico relations insular possessions Panama Canal tolls labor disarmament and tax revision. Writing may begin after he settles in at his vacation retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing United Press
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Association of Nations
Mexico
Panama Canal
Sudden Death of Malta Youth on New Year’s Morning
Orland Miller a 12 year old boy son of Mr and Mrs George Miller of Malta died very suddenly at his parents home on New Year’s morning He had complained of illness two or three days earlier but his parents did not think it serious He grew up known to nearly everyone in Malta and some here The funeral was held at the home and the body taken to Jaws the former home of his parents for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blagovestchensk
Russia
Amur
Parker
Bol- Shevik
Barker
Jackson
Sinsing
Joling
Callie
Waterman
DeKalb
Orland Miller
George Miller
Malta
Jaws
Boy Scouts To Hold Regular Meeting Tomorrow
Tomorrow evening the Boy Scouts plan their regular meeting to sort boosters and knockers. It may be last chance for nonmembers to join before the charter closes, while existing scouts will be measured for new uniforms purchased from funds raised at the Vassar Swiss ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Plot to destroy Italian plants tied to D Annunzio plot
Milan dispatch details an alleged D Annunzio led plan to devastate industrial plants on December 26. Arrests include former D Annunzio officers and several anarchists. Explosives stores were seized as Italian troops moved toward Fiume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Italy
D’annunzio
D'Annunzio
City Whistles Toot Promptly At Midnight
New Year in the city saw all night shift factories whistle for over three minutes waking sleepers and signaling the new year. Eve celebrations were quiet with only a few men reported intoxicated.
Senate overrides Wilson veto on war finance bill
United Press reports the Senate, by 53 to 5, overrode President Wilson's veto to revive the war finance corporation. Wilson argued the move would not aid agriculture or business, could boost exports, and might raise taxes through extra borrowing by the treasury or government-owned corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Corporation
Wilson forwards veto on war finance revival measure
Record of President Wilson sending to Congress the veto of a bill reviving the war finance corporation sought by farmers to extend credit for selling wheat cotton and other farm goods abroad. Veto expected with efforts to override and pass appropriation bills before March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Congress
House
Senate
Wilson
War Finance Corporation
White House
Washington, D. C
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Admiral Koontz
Japan
Great Britian
France
Kagontz
Koontz
State Department
Reprisals in Ireland Now Legal Amid Ambush Probes
United Press dispatch from London reports official sanctioning of reprisals against Sinn Fein. Proclamation by General Strickland in Cork warns punishment for those failing to prevent damage to government property. Middleton homes of local officials wrecked by explosives. six houses damaged in Knoockgriffen and Middleton. Crown forces and Sinn Fein violence limited during New Year period. a Tipperary constable wounded in a small police engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
England
Sinn Fein
Mitcheson and
Knocsgriffin
Strickland
Cork
Ireland
John O'Shea
Board of Guardians
Edward Carey
Knoockgriffen
Railroad Holds Safety First Meeting on Baggage Loss
The North Western Railroad hosts a Safety First meeting at City Hall to discuss preventing loss of articles from checked baggage. Officials review yearly logs of items from suitcases and other baggage to explore remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
North Western Railroad
Klingensmith quits Ford in policy dispute
Frank A. Klingensmith vice president and treasurer of Ford Motor Company resigns today after 15 years with the firm. He states he is not in full accord with some business policies contemplated by the company. Klingensmith had risen from a small position to a top post prior to retirement of James Couzens, now Detroit mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Detroit
Mich
Frank A. Klingensmith
Ford Motor Company
McCormick Visited Capitals of Europe
Senator Medill McCormick arrived in London after a trip through mid Europe capitals. He was received as an unofficial representative of President-elect Harding in several capitals during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Medill McCormick
mid-Europe
Harding
Cardinal Gibbons Returns Home from Union Mills
Cardinal Gibbons arrived in Baltimore this afternoon after illness at Union Mills Maryland The move was to indicate a slight improvement in his condition and was reported by United Press from Baltimore Maryland the date noted is January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Bal_timore
Union Mills
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy Talbot
Red City
By Morris
Churches IN Prayer
Wright
Congressional
FORDS
McCormick
Europe
Cardinal Gibbon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!