Delegates Selected and Treaty Endgame In Washington
Delegates George A. Fox and Fred B. Townsend of Sycamore were chosen with alternates Henry Lanan and Ed Hippie to the DeKalb County Soil Improvement Association state meeting at Peoria. The Illinois Agricultural Association will hold sessions January 13 and 14 with leaders like J. R. Howard and Dean E Davenport addressing farmers on organization, finances, and policy. Meanwhile the Wilson Bryan split over the peace treaty dominated debate in Washington as Republicans and Democrats weighed referendum, reservations, and next year’s campaign impact.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Democratic Party
Wilson
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Wilton
DeKalb County Soil Improvement Association
North Fifth Street
Minors Agricultural Association
Peoria
George A. Fox
Fred B. Townsend
Sycamore
Henry Lanan
Ed Hippie
Tlinois Agricultural Association
J. R. Howard
American Farm Bureau Federation
Howard
Iowa State Association
Dean E. Davenport
Sconce
Harvey J
Sedetl
Thompson
D. C
Edison Bldg
Chicago
Leonard
J. R. Fulkerson
Jerseyville
E. L. Bill
Legislative
J. W. Kirkton
Gridley
G. C. Johnstone
Bloomington
Rock
H. T. Marshall
Serena
J. C. Gummersheimer
Columbia
Ill
Legal
F. S. Munro
Z. M. Holmes
Mossville
Clemens
Iowa
Ilinois Agricultural Association
College of Agriculture
Urbana
Jefferson Hotel
Coliseum
Senate
Democratic National Committee
William J. Bryan
Bryand
Senate Democrats
Hhis
Senator Lodge
Lodge
McNaury
Hitchcock
Borah
League
Muailes
Washington,d. C
Kendrack
McNary
Rochelle Board Plans Lincoln Highway Paving with Brick
The Rochelle city council passed an ordinance to pave the Lincoln Highway route through Rochelle with brick, starting in spring and finishing next summer. A concrete foundation will support the brick surface matching current street construction. Paving would cover the unpaved section from the north city limits to the Stocking Canning Co area, but other paving was paused pending taxpayer approval and potential opposition.
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tMpiw
Ase
George S. Stocking Canning Co
Isle of Conquest at New Armory Tonight
Norma Talmadge in The Isle of Conquest headlines tonight at 7:40 and 9:15 with Billy K. Alpha The Viotrola Boy on the same program. Armory theater orchestra and Bartonla pipe organ provide music. Admission 23 cents for adults and 22 cents for children including war tax.
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Armory Theater
Norma Talmadge
Billy K. Alpha
Armory Theater Orchestra
Bartola Pipe Organ
Yudenitch Seeks To Aid Denikine By Sea Transfer
A foreign dispatch reports the Finnish government approved General Yudenitchs request to move the remainder of his army by sea to join General Denikine in the theater. The plan would bolster Denikines forces at sea.
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United Preasy
London
England
Mangan Files Independent Bid for 16th Judicial Circuit
Edward Mangan, Aurora judge, filed as an independent candidate to succeed the late Judge D. J. Carnes in the 16th judicial circuit. He has a strong Kane county base and labor support, while Cliffe’s allies expect easy election. Virginia Veracruz earthquake and Cerro San Miguel eruption report massive destruction and loss, with towns destroyed and hundreds dead, as lava and ash devastate Cordoba area.
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Edward M. Mangan
Court of Aurora
Secretary of State
16Th Judicial Circuit
D. J. Carnes
Judge Mangan
Springfield
DeKalb County
Kane County
Aurora
Cliffe
Tresagluas
Mexico City
Mexico
Cerro de San Miguel
Cordoba
Alex McConn Dies After Illness at DeKalb Home
Alex McConn a longtime American Steel and Wire employee dies at 605 DeKalb avenue after a heart failure following a winter illness. Born in Ireland 61 years ago, he leaves a widow daughter Anne, two sons Alex Jr. and William, two brothers James and William, and two sisters Mary Walker and Mrs Charles Brooks. Odd Fellows to conduct funeral at 2:30 PM Sunday from the family home.
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Alex McConn
American Steel and Wire Company
DeKalb Avenue
McCann
Ireland
United States
DeKalb
Lodge
of the Odd Fellows
Allene McCann
Alex Jr
William
Chicago
National Guard
38Rd
France
James
Mary Walker
Charles Brooks
Sycamore
The
Odd Fellows
Reverend Yard Officiated at Glidden Funeral Service
The Rev Yard pastor of the First Rapist church officiated at the funeral of the late Joseph Glidden, with a solemn service reflecting his years of community work.
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Rev. Yard
Glidden
First Rapist
Joseph Glidden
Wilson Today Walks Unassisted on White House Grounds
President Wilson, three months into illness, for the first time walked about the White House grounds without aid. Mrs Wilson accompanied him as he appeared remarkably fit after a long confinement to his room.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Victrola Boy Billy K Alpha Stars With Norma Talmadge
Billy K Alpha performs as The Victrola Boy on the same program as Norma Talmadge in The Isle of Con New Armory Theater showcases. The act highlights popular Victrola records and cinema stars in a mixed program at the venue.
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Billy K. Alpha
Jis
Norma Talmadge
Isle of Con
New Armory Theater
Peace Conference Secrecy Central to Final Terms
Paris reports the supreme council fixed to set a definite date for convocation of the League of Nations executive council with President Wilson to be summoned. The big three premiers Lloyd George Clemenceau and Nitti hold secret talks to wind up disputes while a German protocol and war crimes list are discussed.
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United Press
Paris
France
Supreme Council
Executive Council
League of Nations
Wilson
von Stimson
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Nitti
Italy
Interallied Commission
Wallace
Washington
London
England
Daily Mail
Church Revival Meetings Conclude Tonight at Congregational Church
Week of union services continues with a large crowd at First Methodist Church. Dr. B. B. Evans led with The Church Awakened by a Revival of the Family Worship. Tonight the final service moves to First Congregational Church under Rev. F. M. Webster on The Church Awakened by the Need o Workers. Miss Vera Wiswall will sing Fear Ye Not Oh Israel. Organizers hope for strong community support.
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First Methodist Church
B. B. Evans
First Congregational
F. M. Webster
Vera Wiswall
Israel
Odd Fellows to Meet Tonight for Alex McCann Funeral
A special Odd Fellows meeting is called for seven o clock this evening to arrange the funeral of the late Alex McCann, with services to be held Sunday.
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Odd Fellows
Alex McCann
Big Double Bill at Star Playhouse Tonight
Star Playhouse presents The Golden Shower with Gladys Leslie as a country girl turned cabaret star. Featuring Billy West in Happy Days and Bud Fisher cartoon In Switzerland. Performances at 7 40 and 9 10. Admission 20 cents, children 10 cents.
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Star Playhouse
Gladys Leslie
Billy Weat
Bud Fisher
Switzerland
DeKalb Republicans Plan 1920 Club Meeting at Jarboe Hall
DeKalb township Republicans invite all members to the first 1920 meeting at Jarboe hall at 8:00 pm. Officers will be elected and plans for the campaign discussed as the group aims to fully organize the ten precincts for spring, summer, and fall elections and primaries to boost Republican turnout.
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DeKalb Club
Jarboe Hall
DeKalb
Republican Club
F. W. Greenaway
Steuben
Meed
Activ
DeKal
Eit
Severa
Burleson Plans Four New Aerial Mail Routes
Washington dispatch reports Postmaster General Burleson proposes establishing four new coast to coast aerial mail routes pending a $3,000,000 congressional appropriation. A fifth route is under review, with potential hydroplane service down the Mississippi from St. Louis to New Orleans and stops at Cairo Memphis and Vicksburg.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Burleson
Postoffice Department
Cance
Congressional Postoffice Committee
Chicago
San Francisco
New York
Pacific Coast
Pittsburg
Kansas City
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Atlanta
Washington
Minneapolis
St. Paul
St.Louis
Mississippi
New Orleans
Cairo
Memphis
Vicksburg
Death of Stanton Pioneer Elder Henning at 85
J. B. Henning was informed of his father’s death last night at his Stanton home. The elder Henning, 85, was a pioneer of the region and had been in good health until recently. He is survived by his widow, four daughters L McLean of Stanton, James Young of Allentown PA, Luther Hawthorne of Muncie IN, T Pattison of Millbrook MI, and son J B Henning of this city. He will be buried in Stanton with funeral to be attended by family.
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J. B. Henning
Stanton
Mich
Henning
L. McLean
James Young
Allentown
Luther Hawthorne
Muncie
Ind
T .Q. Pattison
Millbrook
This Ety
Plumber Carl Nelson Hurt in Back Injury at Home
Plumber Carl E. Nelson, a well known tradesman, remains laid up at his South Fourth Street residence after a heavy load slipped and caused a strained back leg cord injury. He can hobble with great difficulty and expects to be off work for several days.
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Carl E. Nelson
South Fourth Street
Well Known Farmer Stricken Near South Grove
Charles Benson, a well known farmer living near South Grove, suffered a stroke of paralysis yesterday afternoon and reports today indicate that the patient is in a stable condition awaiting further medical word.
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Charles Benson
South Grove
Patient injured after sidewalk fall near City Hospital
A patient at City Hospital was injured when he slipped on a wet sidewalk at the corner of Highway and First Street. Initial fears of a broken hip were ruled out after fractures and examinations showed the injury less severe, and the patient has been removed to his home.
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Charles
Cotn Highway
First St
Man Struck by Eastbound Train Near Y D Tower
Parks O, married, of North street, was struck by an eastbound train while walking along tracks toward home to work at Kepe and Specialty Co. plant. Suffered skull fracture and multiple injuries. rushed to city hospital for surgery. No eye witnesses. fellow worker Fred Frat reported incident. Family, including wife and small children, depend on him.
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Parks
North Street
Kepe and Specialty Co
Y.D. Tower
Fred Frat
Koller
Pital
Big Bill Russell stars in This Stuff and Footlight Maids review
A terse notice highlights Saturday showings featuring Big Bill Russell in This Stuff a corking fine comedy and Footlight Maids a new two part Sunshine play with strong audience appeal and lively stage energy.
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Saturda
Bill Russell
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Rochelle
Lincoln Way
Yudenitch
Denikine
Vera Cruz
Etuniversal
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Parks Overton
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