Peace in Ireland seen as inevitable but delayed
United Press reports from Dublin that Ireland may gain complete freedom after a further violence spike and martial law. Eamonn de Valera is believed to urge peace as Sinn Fein members face government home rule, while soldiers raid Sinn Fein sites and curfews hush Dublin streets under strict censorship.
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United Press Dublin
Treland
Irish Republic
Dublin
Eamonn de Valera
Dail Erainn
Sinn Fein
Imperial Hotel
Darcey
Mellin
Cork
Newmarket
No Shortage of Farm Hands In Local Area
The article notes farm hands who were temporary workers during rush months are now unemployed as the rush ends. It also reports layoffs across railroads and some factories over the past month, leaving many without work.
Coal Fire Rages Under Scranton Near West Scranton
A coal fire roars beneath the West Scranton section between Luzerne and Washburn near South Summe Avenue. The eight foot vein of anthracite lies 40 feet below the surface and creeps westward through the old workings of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad system.
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Scranton
Jan
Luzerne
Washburn
Summe Avenue
Delaware, Pnowewa
Es & Western
Henry Watterson Ill in Galveston Hotel Stay
Veteran Louisville Courier Journal editor Henry Watterson is seriously ill in a Galveston hotel. Marie Henriette joined him in Galveston weeks ago for the winter, and Mrs. Watterson is with him as he has recently fallen ill.
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Henry Watterson
South
Galveston
Texas
Louisville Courier Journal
Marie Henri
Tax figures show higher county and middle west taxes
Congressmen view the latest Morris figures noting a forecasted rise in this county and across the middle west. The increase stems from higher teacher salaries, lifting the overall taxation rate as reported by The Chronicle.
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Middle West
DeKalb
Clites
Vilages
Shabbana
Lee
Malta
Kirkland Ass A. Fairdale
Waterman DeKalb
Kingston H
Somonauk
Sandwich
Hinckley
Cortlane
Sycamore
Genoa
Penrose backs tariff bill shifting Senate stance
Senator Penrose, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, drops opposition to the Piedney emergency tariff bill and pledges support to passage this session. He urges changes in rites and hopes the House will agree. Wool growers warn of foreign competition as J Hincenrath of the National Wool Growers Association cites threatened risk and urges tariff enactment.
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United Bies
Washington, D. C
Penrose
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Finance Committee
J Hincenrath
National Wool Growers Association
Ths
Tidrath
Chandler Friend of Harding's Secretary May Attend Inauguration
Chandler, a friend of Harding's private secretary George T. Christian, is greatly pleased by the news and may travel to Washington for the inauguration ceremonies in March if he can arrange the necessary plans.
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K. BR. Chandler
George T. Christian
Harding
Chandler
Washington
Former Marine Arri Hone Visits Milon Oblson Family
Milton Oblson, a former Marine with several years of service now stationed nearby, arrived this noon for an indefinite visit. He has completed his term of enlistment and plans to begin schooling in Chicago after a few weeks with relatives.
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Milton Oblson
Marines
Arrived
Chivag
Youthful Absconder Sentenced and Paroled in Illinois
In Chicago on January 6, federal judge Landis sentences 26 year old John J Tierney a bank teller to three years in federal prison for absconding with 10300. Tierney pleaded guilty and sought leniency after arrest in San Antonio. The report also notes Q Callaghan and Cork mayor O Callaghan paroled on own recognizance and mentions Illinois weather generally fair tonight and Friday.
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Callaghan
United Press
Chicago
Landis
John J. Tierney
Tierney
San Antonio
Washington, D. C
Donal O'Callaghan
Cork
Labor
Wilson
Illinois
Warner
Meet the Union Services Close with Strong Attendance
A week of union services at local churches continues with strong interest. Last night at Congregational church Rev FM Webster led a talk on The Kingdom of God and many spoke. Tonight at Methodist Episcopal church Rev B B Evans leads The Gospel to All the World with expectations of a large turnout.
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Congregational Church
FM. Webster
Methodist Episcopal Church
B. B. Evans
Wonder Gypsy Tours DeKalb Tuesday Night Visit
DeKalb residents heard of the Wonder Gypsy and saw him Tuesday at the waiting station of the Chicago Aurer and DeKalb line. He travels widely, claims to know about strangers and their lives, and avoids begging while earning money from showmanship. Local men tried to detain him but he impressed with details of people and places.
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DeKalb
Chicago, Aurer and DeKalb
United States
Mexico
Contagious Diseases Reported in City
Health conditions are sour in the city this season. Health Officer Dr Higey reports one smallpox case released from quarantine yesterday and four cases of whooping cough, two cases of measles, and one scarlet fever case. None seems serious. The city’s health rate appears high compared with nearby areas.
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Higey
Rockford Moonshine Raids Seize Stills and Spirits
Seven moonshine stills and over 400 gallons of corn whiskey cherry brandy and creme de menthe were confiscated by police in Rockford last night. Moonshiners are jailed and the hootch is being disposed of by dumping into the Rock River.
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United Press
Tockford
Rock River
Plot in housing find plot in housing
United Press reports a Senate Reconstruction Committee probe into a nationwide conspiracy to boost housing construction costs. Senator Calder, chair, says a full exposure will follow as the panel resumes next week. He proposes federal charters for manufacturers and labor groups to curb hidden activity. He cites wartime building bans, cost-plus system effects, doubled wages, and higher transport rates as factors in a housing crisis.
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United Press
Washington
Senate Committee On Reconstruction
Calder
Senate
Lockwood
New York
Khe
Comb
One Local Man Enters Snow Chicken Show
Only Lewis Anderson entries from here in the snow show. his fowls are good and may win prizes. The city has discussed a chicken show but plans remain unsettled.
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Elviders
Lewis Anderson
Crowder Reaches Havana to Assess Cuban Situation
General Enoch Crowder of the U S Army arrived in Havana aboard the Minnesota to investigate the Cuban situation amid a dispute over the presidential election outcome. Salutes welcomed the warship as the American minister boarded at once.
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Havana
Cuba
Enoch Crowder
United States Army
Minnesota
Demand for Car Service Keeps Tracks Open
Mail Carrier A W Jackson urged keeping the tracks in Lefust street running to serve workers and students. He argued abandonment would hurt men traveling to work and Normal girls attending school, proposing continued service or alternatives for west city residents.
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Koac
A. W. Jackson
Jackson
Lefust Street
Minor timetable tweaks shift three North Western trains
Three small changes adjust the North Western railroad timetable. The bound train formerly at 1:25 a.m. now departs at 1:20 a.m. The east bound train arriving at 6:25 a.m. now comes in at 6:28 a.m. The west bound train arriving at 4:12 p.m. now departs at 6:06 p.m. Passengers are advised to plan five minutes earlier than the old schedule to stay on time.
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North Western Railroad
Local men sell fed up cattle at lower figures
A group of local buyers who purchased livestock out west and brought it here to feed are selling their cattle at prices below their costs, hoping for a market rise that many doubt will occur. Some hold out hoping for higher prices, but a sizable portion expect no rebound.
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Chicago
Credentials for State Men Are Here Now
L. J. Nesse reported that 15 city men were taken into the state constabulary service. Credentials are prepared and will be sworn in. The state constabulary has helped reduce crime in Chicago and Mr. Kesser has shared in several incidents.
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L. J. Nesse
Department of State Constabutary
State Constabulary
Chicago
Kesser
Weather infulences decisions to move to California
Local reports note residents changing plans to relocate to the Golden State due to currently pleasant weather. Several people who intended to move have postponed their departure, citing similarities between climates and a favorable spell here.
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California
Leavine
Golden State
Local People Return From Mendota Funeral
Mr and Mrs Leslie Taylor returned yesterday from Mendota Alabama where they attended the funeral of their niece Miss Gladys Parks. Miss Parks was known to many DeKalb people having visited here several times in the past few years.
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Leslie Taylor
Prohibition Prosecution Fund Approved by House
Washington January 6 The House adopted the Volstead amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill authorizing 260 million dollars for special attorneys to prosecute violations of prohibition laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallen Tress
Washington, D. C
House
Trade talks to steer Russia war plans next summer
London dispatch reports Russia will tie its next summer offensive to the outcome of trade negotiations with Great Britain. A Russian British trading corporation plan, capitalized at 10 million pounds, would see profits shared and Britain buying goods for export, with chamber of commerce discussions set for January 12.
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United Press
London
England
Russia
Great Britain
Britain
British Empire
Chamber of Commerce
Boy Scouts In Fine Meeting Last Tuesday
The regular Boy Scouts meeting Tuesday evening set a demand for effort to keep ranks. Two weeks remain to finish tenderfoot exams and six weeks for all to reach second class. Three await first class, 14 seek second class, others continue tender foot. The charter closes, delaying those already in. Some boys were not measured for suits.
Start suit to put breweries out of business
United Press dispatch from Chicago reports four Chicago breweries facing injunctions for allegedly selling beer with more than one half of 1 percent alcohol. The Hammond Brewing Co United States Brewing Co Primalt Products Co Independent Brewing Association and Standard Brewing Co named in the action filed before Judge Landis.
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United Press Chicago
Chicago
Fee Court
Judice K. M. Landis
Edward J. Brundage
Hearine
Hammond Brewing Company
United States Brewing Company
Primalt Products Company
Independent Brewing Association
Standard Brewing Company
Window Washer Goes Wild in City, Wounded by Police
A window washer identified as Samuel K. TM, from Chicago, Jan. entered Uneren pense area and attacked pedestrians striking several before a police officer shot him. He is not expected to live.
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Chicago
Jan
Samuel K
Jiel
Compromise Plan for Disarmament Schemes Debated
Washington announces a compromise resolution on disarmament combining the Walsh and Borah plans to be presented to the Foreign Relations Committee at its next meeting by Senator Hitchcock. Also notes lectures and film showings including Tom Mix in The Texan at the Princess with Pathe News.
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Washington, DC
Foreign Relations Committee
Hitchcock
Tom MIX
Pathe News
For Sale Eight Room Modern House on Park Avenue
Bargain price as owner leaves town at once. Talbot's Insurance Agency, phone 474. Chronicle want ads bring results.
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Park Avenue
Talbot’s
Chronicle adds new features and humor pages
The Chronicle announces sports page expansion and soon featured columns. J P McEvoy begins Ignorant Essays a Twin Bed Lecture style humor series. Reglar Fellers will appear on the sporting page next week and Walt Mason Ripping Rhymes are anticipated.
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Chronicle
J. P. McEvoy
Chicago
Walt Mason
Youngsters Build an Auto from Toy Sets
An exhibit in Secor store shows a racing car assembled by Dale Chapman and Morman Ca youngsters. The vehicle uses rubber tires on all parts and reflects notable mechanical ingenuity from the young builders.
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Secor
Dale Chapman
Morman
Greek Christmas Celebrated by Local Greek Catholics
Greek Christmas will be observed by local Greek Catholic church members tomorrow. Several homes will host gatherings as the holiday is celebrated in the community.
Airmen Are Still Safe
Airmail balloonists Lieutenant Farrell Hinton and Cloor are reported safe after a perilous journey across the frozen Missinabi river. Indian guides, dog sleds, and scant food aided their southward retreat toward civilization as they faced impassable terrain and harsh elements. Local reports note a compass salvaged from the basket and the trio following the Moose river to safety near Tom Mark's trapper hut.
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Mattice
Missinabi
Hinton
Farrell
Cloor
George McLeod
McLeod
Moose River
Moose Fury
Tom Mark
Mark
DeKalb Urged for Comprehensive City Plan to Ease Lincoln Highway Traffic
Editor argues for a complete city plan funded by a $2500 expert, to address 50 years of growth. It would coordinate housing, transportation, river, parks, and railroad issues, guide factory sites, and prevent ad hoc fixes like tearing up streetcar tracks. The letter notes potential Clock Committee decisions and urges civic organization.
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the Chronicle
First Street
Fourth Street
Lincoln Highway
Kishwaukee
DeKalb
Third
Third Street
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