Roundups and unrest ripple through US and Mexico
United Press reports Gabrielle Porter an American oil company employee killed by a Mexican army officer at Tuxtum on December 21. The State Department seeks full details and urges local authorities to punish the guilty. two American Petroleum Company workers slain near Port Lobos may involve Carranza forces. Also, Ellis Island sees 58 more suspected radicals awaiting deportation as justice raids intensify across New York and eastern cities, with arrests at Novy Mir premises and a deportation warrant issued for Ludwig Martins. The Palmer administration denounces Communist agitation and mobilizes for a broad revolutionary effort.
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United Press
Washington, DP
Gabrielle Porter
Tuxtum
State Department
Tampico
Telegraph
International Petroleum Company
Port Lobos
Washington, D. C
Carranza
United States
Earl Bowles
F. J. Roney
Mexico City
Praledez
Roney
Houston
Bowles
Gulf Refining Company
Beaumont
Texas
New York
N. Y
Ellis Island
Department of Justice
Novy Mir
Leon Trotzky
Alexander Dorman
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Women’s Department
Washington
D.C
Ludwig Martins
Martins
Communist Party of America
Communist Revolution
Palmer
Communist Party
Nose
Meir
Fourth Street Bank Stockholders Elect New Directors
At the annual stockholders meeting of the DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank the reports showed excellent condition and deposits over 400000 for the year. Directors elected H L Fordham F L Carter John Farrey Thomas H Banks M Hanrahan R B McCormick B C Knodle Edward Conan and E B Still, with three new members. Officers chosen were H L Fordham president EB Still vice president R F McCormick cashier C D Thornton and Miss Bertha Eckberg tellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank
Fourth Street Bank
H. L. Fordham
F. L. Carter
John Farrey
Thomas H. Banks
M. Hanrahan
RB. F. McCormick
B.C. Knodle
Sidward Conan
E. B. Still
EB. Still
R. F. McCormick
Star Playhouse Presents Fair and Warmer Comedy
Tonight at the Star playhouse the comedy Fair and Warmer features May Allison in a brighter version of her screen hit with cocktails and complications. Hopwood’s cleverest play is also promoted for the evening show.
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Star Playhouse
Hopwood
Government sells flour at low prices in Chicago area
The United States Grain Corporation offers good soft winter wheat flour at $1.55 per 24½ pound sack, cheaper than mills and retailers. Government backed, the program aims to cut consumer flour costs, with over 15,000 barrels sold in a week. The flour requires less water and yields good bread and pastry, sold 1 to 4 dollars per barrel below comparable products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Grain Corporation
Chicago
The
Grain Corporation
United States
Harpist Jeane McElroy Stars in Isle of Conquest Show
Harpist Jeane McElroy a popular performer headlines with Norma Talmadge in The Isle of Conquest at New Armory Theatre. The show runs Thursday and Friday highlighting classic stage pairings.
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Jeane McElroy
Norma Talmadge
the Isle of Conquest
New Armory Theatre
The Isle of Conquest at New Arroory Theatre
A dramatic shipwreck tale unfolds as a lone survivor faces isolation and the birth of love. Norma Tallman stars in The Isle of Conquest at New Arroory Theatre Thursday and through the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Tall
Joseph Glidden Buried Today at Afton Cemetery
The last rites for Joseph Glidden were held this afternoon from the Glidden home on South Second Street. An Episcopal service preceded interment in the Afton cemetery family lot. Out of town mourners included Mr and Mrs A J Nystrom Mrs W J Smith Mr and Mrs Richard Bryans Dr BE A Deiling Mrs John Renwick and Mrs Annis Benson of Chicago and Mrs James Exst erbrook of Maple Park.
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Joseph Glidden
Glidden
South Second Street
Afton
A. J. Nystrom
W. J Smith
Richard Bryans
BE. A. Deiling
John Renwick
Anpis Benson
Chicago
James Exsterbrook
Maple Park
Earthquake Toll in Vera Cruz Rises After Devastation
Mexico City dispatches report at least a thousand killed in Contzian Vera Cruz after Saturday quake. Fires add to wreckage as bandits loot the ruined areas. Twelve soldiers buried in Coscomatepec church. damage worsens around Coatepec and Tocelo near Jalapa. Illinois forecast calls for snow and colder weather with rain in the south.
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Dolted
Mexico City
Mexico
Francisco Herquitto
Carranza
Contzian
Vera Cruz
Coscomatepec
Jalapa
Coatepec
Tocelo
Marines Guard Natives In New Recruit Prank
United Press dispatch from Manila describes Cavite Marines assigning arriving recruits to oversee a group of Tagalog workers. A rookie learns the phrase ding ding means wall after hours spent guarding the “crazy squad” as natives imitate trolley noises.
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United Preswy
Manila
P. 1
United States
Cavite
Ding-ding
Mine Workers Ratify Officers Action in Strike End
United Mine Workers delegates in Columbus Ohio ratified the plan ending the recent coal strike by a vote of 21 to 169. The meeting opened with conservatives in control and radicals pushed to oppose the officers acceptance of President Wilsons settlement proposal.
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United Mine Workers of America
Columbus
Ohio
Wilson
Elsie Ferguson in The Counterfeit at Princess Playhouse
Elsie Ferguson stars in The Counterfeit at the Princess Playhouse with performances at 7 30 and 9 00. Admission 20 cents war tax 2 cents. total 10 children taxed 1 cent.
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Elsie Ferguson
Princess Playhouse
Big Five Packers Face Government Action Despite Agreement
The Big Five packers remain subject to possible prosecution or civil action despite a government agreement. Attorney General Palmer testified before the Senate Agricultural Committee that no immunity was promised and that new legislation may be needed. He warned he would sue if parties failed to comply and noted butter eggs and cheese were excluded due to refrigeration and the butcher business. Washington D C Jan 7. Palmer stressed the case could influence food prices but did not guarantee immediate relief. DeKalb Republicans urged attendance at Jarboe hall for Friday meeting to organize support for party tickets and a strong majority in the upcoming campaign.
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United Press
Palmer
Senate Agricultural Committee
Jem
Norris
Washington, D. C
DeKalb
Republican Club
Jarboe Hall
America
Republican Party
Jarboe’s
Conference Nears End as Germany Signs Protocol
Paris France Jan 7 the present peace conference will end with Germany signing the protocol making Versailles effective likely Saturday or Monday due to French senatorial elections starting Sunday and the cabinet resigning. A new government forms Jan 17 delaying further peace work until regular function resumes. The inter allied commission on war crimes trials met today with lists ready for ratification. Germany protested trial of Prussian naval officers at Scapa Flow and oppose surrender of five light cruisers. The Hungarian delegation arrived to prepare for peace with the Allies. A farce advertisement warns of a gale of laughter if you attend.
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United Press
Paris
France
Germany
Versailles
Inter -Allied Commission
Supreme Council
Scapa Flow
Powder Blast Destroys DuPont Storehouse in Uniontown
A spontaneous combustion explosion at the DuPont Powder store in Uniontown Penn. caused a massive blast injuring one man and inflicting about 10000 dollars in damage. The explosion shook beds and created widespread alarm within a ten mile radius.
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Aleece Reese
Uniontown
Penn
DuPont
Alarming Russian Fronts Raise Allied Concern in Siberia
London dispatch reports Polish offensive tied to Allied pressure on Bolsheviks to pull troops from the northwest front while Denikin fights back. Odessa nears as anti Bolshevik residents flee toward Constantinople amid expected Soviet rule. Koltschak reportedly fled Orsk, leaving only a small town area under his control. Japanese forces in Siberia described as sea port garrison, not new levies, with no decision yet on expanding Allied troops. Wilson to review the situation.
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United Press
London
England
Russia
Denikine
Odessa
Constantinople
Vladivostok
Admiral Kolschak
Orkutsk
Kolschak
Washington, D. C
Siberia
Seaboard
Wilson
Dr Brooks Summoned Home To South Bend For Ill Father
Dr Brooks, an eye ear nose and throat specialist, was summoned from Chicago to South Bend, Ind, after being informed of his father I Brooks’s serious illness. An operation was set and the doctors planned to proceed to South Bend. He plans to return by Saturday.
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DR. Brooks
South Bend
HB. Wewrs
Ind
I Brooks
Mr. Brooks
Brooks
Chicago
Democratic National Committee set to back peace treaty ratification
United Press reports in Washington that the Democratic National Committee will adopt resolutions favoring ratification of Wilson's peace treaty. The move, aimed at backing administration policies, follows plans to change convention nomination rules. Kansas City and San Francisco lead bids for the next party convention, with St. Paul also in contention. dates to be announced after the Republican gathering.
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Vy United Press
Washington, D. C
Democratic National Committee
Wilson
Cummings
National Committee
Kansas City
San Francisco
St. Paul
Commission Authorized Sale of Land in DeKalb
The public sale commission today approved the Chicago, Milwaukee and Gary Railway to sell to Richardson and Boynton Company of Chicago land in DeKalb for 4782 dollars. The buyers, noted furnace manufacturers, plan a spring warehouse project near the Piano factory area reaching to Pleasant Street.
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Springfield
The
Chronicle
Chicago, Milwaukee and Gary Railway Company
Richardson and Boynton Company of
Chicago
DeKalb
Richardson Boynton Company
Pleasant Street
Richardson-Boynton Company
Another Man Under the Ban of Union Lords
John Koach a local meat and grocery dealer, linked with The Chronicle, faces denunciation by steel strikers for selling goods to workers at mills. Despite ties to unionist groups and aid to families, he is deemed unfair for not bowing to strike dictates. Norma Talmadge performs naval rescue scene in Isle of Conquest at the New Armory theater.
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John Koach
The
Chronicle
Koach
B. of L. E
Roach
Agreement in Sight for Treaty Conciliation Efforts
Washington quotes on Jan 7 show Sen Underwood warning of a call for a conciliation committee if no pact is reached. Democrats push McKellar Kenyon Sampson reservations. Lodge resists, needing 64 votes with eight from Lodge supporters. Bryan’s involvement cited as weakening for treaty advocates.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Underwood
Senate
Wilson
Senator King
Lodge
King
McKellar
Kenyon
Sampson
Hitchcock
Reed
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
White House
Naval Reserve May Get New Insignia Victory Buttons
The Navy Department recommends Victory Buttons for Naval Reserve Force members who served on active duty from April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 and were released. Purchases require release presented to the commanding officer. Mrs Katherine Pfitzinger and daughter Genevieve returned from Belvidere relatives visit.
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Navy Recruiting Station
South Dearborn, Street
Chicago
Navy Department
Naval Reserve Force
Katherine Pfitzinger
Miss Genevieve
Belvidere
Frair and Warmer at Star playhouse delight crowds
The elaborate screen version of Hopwood's famous stage comedy Frair and Warmer starring May Allison plays at Star playhouse. The ad promises nonstop laughs and notes performances at 7:30 and 9:00 with war tax included. Adults 30c, children 26c, special Star Orchestra music accompanies the show.
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Hopwood
May Allison
Star Playhouse
Avery Hopwood
London
New York
The
Star Orchestra
Isle of Conquest at New Armory shines with Miss Talmadge
Thursday Select presents The Isle of Conquest starring Norma Talmadge and crafted by a skilled director with a notable supporting cast. The film is praised as a standout picture showcasing strong artistry and production.
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Select
Cliffe Nominated by Republican District for Judge
In Geneva this noon the Republican convention for the 16th judicial circuit nominated Senator Adam Cliffe of Kalb county for judge of the circuit court. The gathering endorsed Governor Frank O Lowden for the presidency and opposed uniting Kane and DuPage with Kendall counties. The convention, at Geneva Court House, adopted party resolutions and laid out credentials and resolutions committees.
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Republican Coalition
16Th Judicial Circuit
Geneva
Adam Cliffe
Republic of the District
Cliffe
Frank O. Lowden
Kane
Cult Court
Paul J. Kuhn
Tavia
Liams
Yorkville
Kendall Coity
H. G. Wright
Frank Lo
Comtee
John Failer
Cassius Poust
G. Stott
Noations
Albert Okerstrom
Sycamore
Kalb County
Kane County
Jude N. Hoover
Ker County
Oliver Burkh
DuPage County
Atney Hadley
Fev
Pioneer Gossman Dies at Aurora St Joseph's Hospital
One of the community's oldest residents, George Gossman of the farm south of town, died yesterday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Aurora after a long illness. He came from Germany at age 20 and lived here 50 years, leaving a wife, two sons John and Joseph, and daughters Elizabeth and Mrs. William Ward. Funeral at St. Mary's Church tomorrow at ten o'clock.
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George Gossman
St. Joseph's Hospi
Aurora
Gossman
Germany
Aurora Hospital
John
Joseph
Elizabeth
William Ward
St. Mary’s Church
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Admiral Kolchak
REDS
Isle of Conquest
New Armory Theater
Senator Lodge
New Armory
Pioneer
O'Brien & Sherwood
Malta
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