Elburn wine raid returns fear and police searches
Elburn residents, after a Friday night raid on a California wine tank car, report hundreds of gallons being returned to townsfolk while railroad detectives plan searches of basements for stolen wine. A crowd formed at the depot as barrels and bottles moved into cellars amid ongoing inquiries.
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Elburn
California
North-Western Railroad
North Western Railroad
Leas
McEwen
Scranton
The Hellion at Star Tonight With Margarita Fisher
Margarita Fisher stars in The Hellion at the Star tonight at 7 30 with a gripping original plot and tense scenes. The drama promises masterful character work and rich settings in a special production.
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Margarita Fisher
Margarita Fisher Stars in The Hellion at Star Play House
Margarita Fisher appears at the Star Play House in The Hellion tonight with performances at 7 30 and 9 00. Adults 20c and children 1c plus war tax. Weather for Illinois Fair says colder tonight through Wednesday.
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Margarita Fisher
Star Playhouse Tonight
Illnois
New Barb City Athletic Club Opens With Card
The Barb City Athletic Club begins operations with a January 22 event headlined by John Preberg and Marty Cateer. Rockford grappler Ireberg to appear. Bob Murphy notes strong membership interest and announces club headquarters in the Ronan building across from the fire station.
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Barb City Athletic Club
John Preberg
Marty Cateer
Heavywright
Bob Murphy
Ireberg
Rockford Grappler
Bard City Athletic Club
Murphy
Ronan
Sue Fredere Cutler
When Bear Cat Went Dry at New Armory Theater
A brief note announces performances of When Bear Cat Went Dry at the New Armory theater on Thursday and Friday with local interest in the show and venue.
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New Armory Theater
Company M to Hold Drill This Evening
Company M will conduct its regular drill and meeting in the Armory this evening under Cap ten Balthis who asks all members to report for the drill as several new movements are to be taken up during the session. Let want ads rent your room.
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Capten Balthis
Elis Lodge
Joseph
John T. Denyon
Axel A. Johnston
L. H.hopkins
T. W. Kennedy
J. 5. Cusson
Lewis Larson
Martin L. Mihm
William A. Duffy
Vincent
Knights of Columbus
Fames
Armory
DeKalb Banquet for Local Young Men Planned
A free banquet for DeKalb’s young men aged 15 to 22 will feature a hygiene slide lecture and an out of town speaker. Russell Smith chairs the committee, with Harold Henning as vice chair. Tickets available from local merchants and the Chronicle office. call for ticket if missed.
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Iisois
Aod
Russell Smith
Harold Henning
Louis McOmber
Powell's Drug Store
Salem Browan
Swensen Brothers
Vernon Peterson
Snyder's Smoke Shop
Chronicle
Willard
McEwen
Lloyd Nelson
Clifford Reisinger
William Kilmer
Jan Thompson
Earl Stewart
Ed Anderson
Sidney Bristow
Edward Raymond
Lloyd Cooper
Bruce Jensen
Clayton Pooler
Raymond Nelson
Edward Greek
Clarence Stone
Eskil ‘Anderson
Army medals dispute and funeral notice in local news
Charges in Congress claim many Army Distinguishes Service Medals were unfairly awarded. Senate probes alleged undertakers behind repatriation moves. Harold Jakes of Pingree Grove dies of pneumonia after three days in Camp Grant. Survivors include parents J C Jakes Ruth Jakes, siblings Morris Clinton Marie Elsie. Funeral set at North Thirteenth Street relatives home tomorrow at 3.00 p.m. under Rev B Barrett Evans.
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Washington, D.C
Gallivan
Mass
House
Ioroes
A. I.F
France
Senate
Thomas
Colorado
Gold Star Mothers
Camp Grant
Harold Jakes
Pingree
Pingree Grove
J C. Jakes
Ruth Jakes
Morris
United States Service
Clinton
Marie
Elsie
George Jakes
North Thirteenth Street
B. Barrett Evans
Chicago Official Sullivan Dies Former Attorney and Delegate
Chicago ML January 15 Michael F. Sullivan former first assistant state's attorney and a delegate to the constitutional convention died at his home early today.
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Yey
Chicago
Michael F. Sullivan
Hundreds Die In Ocean Wreck Near La Rochelle
France January 13. Five hundred eighty nine passengers and crew are believed lost after the steamer Afrique sank in the Bay of Biscay. The Bordeaux to Dakar liner carried 465 passengers and 150 crew. Only two lifeboats with 26 people were rescued as a gale drove the vessel off course and it sank 50 miles off La Rochelle.
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United Press
France
Bay of Biscay
Bordeaux
Daker
la Rochelle
Maryland Man Named to Important Position
Marylander G Allen Somerset was named by President Wilson as assistant treasurer of the United States in Washington on January 12. Somerset hails from Maryland and will assume duties at the Treasury Department.
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United Press
Paris
Clemenceau
Poincstre
Alexander Millerand
M. Poincaire
Millerand
Poincaire
Senate
United Pres
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Coal Commission
Maryland
United Presay
G. Allen Somerset
United States
Mrs Frans Kellar Undergoes Operation at Rochelle Hospital
Mrs Frans Kellar underwent surgery at Rochelle hospital yesterday and reports indicate she is progressing very nicely as of today.
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Frans Kellar
Rochelle Hospital
Pardon Applications Heard Today by Pardons Division
Twelve applications for pardon or commutation of sentences were being heard today by the division of pardons and paroles in Springfield. The hearing date noted as January 13 indicates ongoing review of cases.
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Springfield
Division of Pardons and Paroles
Defeat Plans To Have Trial By Assembly
Albany January 13. A move to amend the rules so the full Assembly would act as a committee of judiciary to try five Socialist members suspended was defeated 16 to 80. Democrats had planned to restore the Socialists to their seats pending their examination.
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Ustrea Press
Albany
Sealed Hearts at Princess Playhouse Tonight
Eugene Oppen in Ms latest success Sealed Hearts stars at the Princess Playhouse tonight. Performances at 7 30 and 9 00. Adults pay 22 cents total including war tax while children pay 11 cents total.
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Eugene Oppen
Princess Playhouse
Hypnotic Influence Probed in Freudenberg Case Bail Set
Dr J A Freudenberg charged with murdering his mother in law Nettie Duffies was ordered released on $30 000 bail by Circuit Judge Fowler. District Attorney Paul argued the physician used hypnotic influence over his wife to aid his defense and to secure statements about her mother’s death. The case centers on the Duffies family deaths and the half million estate left to Mrs Freudenberg.
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United Iressa
Markesan
Wis
J. A. Freudenberg
Fowler
R. S. Parker
Markesan State Bank
Nettie Duffies
Paul
Freudenberg
A. J. Freudenberg
Maintai
Br. Freuden
Thesician
Sawyer
Historney
Milwaukee
Village Drug Store
P Ty
Green Lake
Ply
Pecular Paul
Sheriff McDonald
Duffles
Mrafies
Alfred Duffles
Ian Perry
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