Big losses reported in multiple city fires
Fire news from January 25 describes a downtown Athens block destroyed with over 3 million dollars in damage due to a gasoline drum explosion. New Haven faced a near demolition of its business district from an explosion, with about 1 million in damage. Chicago reports four firemen injured as a four story brick building housing a commission firm burns for unknown origin, with 100 thousand dollars in damage. Danville Iowa reports its business district destroyed with about 100 thousand dollars in damage.
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United Press
Athens, Ga
Citizens Asked to Help State Departments
Decatur January 25 retiring Department of Agriculture director Charles kins issues a statement urging private citizens to cooperate with state agencies. He praises farmers and traders for complying with regulatory laws and says unified effort will boost agricultural activity and public service.
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United Press
Spr
Charleskins
Decatur
Department of Agriculture
Livestoc
Produce Commission
Fennell Case Settled at County Seat
Two divorce suits were filed naming Floyd J My Alice Myers and G Wolff against Sadie Wolff. The matters were settled in court with Mr Fennell receiving custody of the two younger children and Mrs Fennell the care of the older child. The decree cited desertion as a factor.
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Fennell
Floyd J. My
Alice Myers
G. Wolff
Sadie Wolff
Cen Fennell
Edith Fennell
Three Infirmary Patients Ordered Commited to State Hospital
The county infirmary sends three inmates Mandy VanSickle and Charles Reigles to the state hospital for the insane in Elgin following action by States Attorney Poust. The proceedings initiated to commit them note incurable dementia and long-term condition.
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Elgin
Elin
Poust
Mandy VanSickleee
Charles Reigles
France faces potential war this spring with Russia and allies
A New York dispatch reports French officials anticipate a spring conflict involving up to three million troops facing Russia, Romania, and Poland. Diplomatic denials aside, mobilization and strategic talks with Poland and Romania are under way while fears of Bolshevik expansion and Baltic aims loom.
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New York
France
Russia
Roumania
Poland
Persane
Quay d'Orsay
Roumanis
Pilsnski
Paris
Trotzky
Baltic
Oklahoma House Deliberates Baseball Game Thrown Legislation
A bill in the Oklahoma Legislature defines throwing or cheating a baseball game as a misdemeanor for players or team affiliates. It imposes fines from 100 to 1000 dollars and jail terms from 30 to 120 days per offense, aiming to curb game fixing.
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Reg Ton Tress
Oklahoma City
Okla
Dan
Oklahoma
Chicago Board as Monte Carlo Hint in Grain Futures Debate
Oufians Thorne for the American Farm Bureau Federation told a House committee that the Chicago Board of Trade should be regulated like Monte Carlo and the old Louisiana lottery to govern cotton and grain futures dealings. The Jan 25 briefing compared speculative betting with trading and urged legislative controls.
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United Presee
Washington, DD
Chicago Board of Trade
Monte Carlo
Oufians Thorne
American Farm Bureau Federation
House Committee
The Round Up Princess Playhouse Tonight
The Princess playhouse presents two showings this evening at 7 30 and 9 15. Local patrons are encouraged to attend and enjoy the performance as advertised by the venue.
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Princess Playhouse
Mayors selects four for Chicago good roads meeting
Mayor F E Wagley named H B Goodison J H Jarboe A R Russel and Frank Fuller to attend the good roads meeting in Chicago February 1 to 12. He says Chicago Mayor William Haile Thompson asked for delegates to represent the vicinity and the selection was made yesterday. The event is under the American Hand Builders Association of New York City with road enthusiasts from across the country expected.
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H. B. Goodison
J. H. Jarboe
A. R. Russel
Frank Fuller
F. E. Wagley
Chicago
William Haile Thompson
Wame
Wil Maue Yesterd
American Hand Builders Association of
New York City
Theatrical War Looms Over Shubert Plans
Theatrical war looms as Tabare York announces a $20,000,000 Shuker Advance Vaudeville company. About 4,000 unemployed actors gain a new market for work. Leonard J. Shubert leads a wave to invade cities including Chicago and Leerenit with competitive bids from Keith and Shubert circuits.
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Tabare
York
Shuker
Keith
Shubert
Shater
Leonard J. Shubert
Chicago
Leeernit
De Kalbman’s Mother Dies in Michigan
Mr B Hienning learned of his mother’s death while en route from Ham... He reached Stanton after the service, which was held late Sunday night. The deceased, Mrs data sieyning, was about 86 and survived by the DeKalbman and several other relatives.
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B. Hienning
Hughams
Stanton
Mien
Henning
File Morher
Data Sieyning
Debrull
Fishermen Report Mixed Catch At Ohio Grove Trip
Fishermen four led by Henry Hengel, Robert Ferguson, Frank Puller, and J S Cusson visited Ohio Grove on Saturday and brought in over 200 good fish, planning another run today. Yesterday the haul dropped to about 30 chubs and shiners as cold weather took its toll. One man reportedly wished for a mask to hide his identity. A rummage sale was announced by M church Haish building on North Third Street, Wednesday forenoon and afternoon.
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Henry Hengelbach
Robert Ferguson
Frank Puller
Cusson
Ohio Grove
Haish Building
North Third St
Powell
Fourteenth and
Pleasant Streets
South Ninth
Grove Streets
Wall
Grove
Pleasant
Fourteenth Street
Electors Flunked in Washington Territory
Washington report says several electors failed to deliver state electoral vote results to Vice President Marshall by midnight. North Carolina did not file. Maryland sent votes in just before the deadline. Penalties include a thousand dollar fine and no pay for messengers. If a messenger misses, the secretary of state may dispatch duplicates to ensure Washington receives the vote.
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United Press
Washington
Marshall Befor
North Carolina
Maryland
Onic
Marshell
Secretary of State
Farm product values fall. total at 19.56 billion
American farm products for 192th valued at 19,556,000,000, down 5,105,000,100 from the prior year. Declines included corn, wheat, tobacco, and various crops while animal values dipped slightly and dairy, poultry, and eggs rose modestly.
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United Press
Washington
D.C
Board Rejects Plan for Religious Instruction During School Hours
Aurora Florida January 2 Datted Press reports the board of education voted down a proposal by several ministers to dismiss public school children during the day for religious instruction at church of their choice. Officials argued lack of legal authority and no broad public backing for the plan.
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Datted Press
Aurora
Board of Education
Ti Wae
The Round Up stage play stars Sheriff Roscoe Fattyarbuckie
The famous western play features Sheriff Roscoe Fattyarbuckie in The Round Up with a queenly image of Prin cess tonight. Chronicle Want Ads report results and local listings for tickets and show details.
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Roscoe Fattyarbuckie
Hoover
Allied council assigns experts on Austrian rehabilitation
A united allied commission was formed by the supreme council to study Austria’s rehabilitation. Beane England and Italy appoint Robert Thorne and others to draft a report before adjournment. The council also plans talks on Asia Minor disarmament reparation coal and inter allied finance with German indemnity discussed separately.
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iBy
Austria
Allied Supreme Council
Robert, Thorne
Quai d'Orsay
Lloyd George
Briand
Paris
France
Supreme Council New Messng
Harding
Association of Nations
Champaign County Bucks Right of Way Purchase
The Champaign County board of supervisors allocates 8500 dollars for the right of way for a proposed state bond issue bay road between Urleans and the Vermilion county line. Attorney General ruling had barred paying from public funds, but the county proceeds. The State Highway Commission is prepared to issue bids once the right of way is secured for construction this year.
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Champaign
Mi. Dan
Dfingis
Board of Supervisors
Champaign County
Urleans
Vermilion Comuty Line
State Highway Commission
City Officials Unable to Gain Freedom
In Springfield Til January 25 two city treasurers William Evans of Jerseyville and Albert Pre-Inter were jailed for bootlegging and pending federal indictments. Evans could not post a 2.00 bond and Pre-Inter faced a 550 fine after pleading guilty.
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Springfield
Til
William Evans
Widen
Albert Pre- Inter
Jerseyville
Evene
Vien
Delatter
Wife Is Smoker Peoria Man Asks His Freedom
Peoria Ill Jan 2 When his wife insisted in smoking a gin Peter Bennett left her and applied for a divorce. Judge Lovett granted Bennett the freedom that he sought. The couple married two months earlier. the woman had nine children by a former husband and asked Bennett to support them. Bennett said he protested against her smoking while preparing meals and she swore at him, leading him to desert.
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Frere
Checkroom for babies opened in Will County
An Illinois Methodist church opens a baby checkroom in its basement to aid mothers attending services. Reverend H. E. Romwpel led the initiative with nine matrons assisting in the nursery, and early attendance growth is reported.
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Will County
Thite Press
Artiet
Bebies
Methodist Church
H. E.romwpel
Many Killed in German Coal Mine
Forty-one miners died and twenty eight were injured when a wall collapse at the Herewick shop in the Deutschland coal mine caused a disaster at Opelsnite Germany on January 25. Chronicle Want Ads for results.
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Volted Presa
Opelsnite
Germany
Herewick
Deutschland Cal
Fire Loss Runs High at Bernie McCabe Farm
Fire of unknown origin likely sparked by a tank heater caused an estimated loss exceeding 15000 at the Bernie McCabe farm known as the old Belers place. Wind drove flames away from the residence while ten cattle, several hogs and 200 chickens perished. Outbuildings including horse barn, hog shed, corn crib, chicken house and machine shed were destroyed. Firemen rushed from town but water access was hampered by a tall windmill tower blaze. McCabe, owner for 2-3 years, faced a heavy financial blow due to limited insurance.
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Bernie McCabe
Belers Place
McEvoy
Terry Redmond
McCabe
Opposed to Granting of Sub-Oil Rights
Remonstrations against sub-oil rights on American land were sent to the Mexican government by the State department. The American embassy in Mexico City was instructed January 12 to call attention to denunciations filed in the De La Huerta regime. About 250 denouncements were filed on American tracts claiming sub-oil rights granted to Mexicans amid Carranza constitutional nationalization of oil lands.
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Way Life Press
Washington, D. C
State Department
Mexico City
de la Huerts
Police Suggest Linoleum Floor for Station House
Proposal from police and some aldermen to cover the desks area floor with linoleum to improve cleanliness at the station, with Night Sergeant Concidine planning penalties for muddy footwear. The crumbling floor has resisted cleaning efforts, and officials consider linoleum as a solution. An offer states linoleum and filler for lowering gaps could be provided if the city buys it.
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Belles Station
Concidine
Harding Will Name His Men Before March 4
President elect Harding plans to fill every major office vacated by the outgoing administration after March 4 to ensure a smooth start. He intends to appoint for diplomatic posts, the interstate commerce commission, the federal reserve board, the assistant cabinet secretaryship, and other posts so the Senate can immediately confirm. Miss Dorothy Hamilton of Chicago visited the Macwmiltons over the weekend.
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Sy Btec
Erehes
Rock Ledge
Fla
Harding
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Reserve Board
Senate
Trainor Case Set for February Supreme Court Hearing
The Trainor banditry case from this county, tied to the Somonauk car theft, heads to the state supreme court in February. A verdict is expected later, possibly at the April term.
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Trainor
State Supreme Court
Somonauk
De Kalb Mulls Dual Clubs as Rotary Forms
Local Rotarians and Kiwanians weigh creating a chamber of commerce versus separate clubs. Rotary plans to meet weekly after installation. Kiwanis may delay final organization while out of town secretary is sought. Outcome unclear, but two clubs and a chamber are possible in De Kalb.
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Chamber of Commerce
DeKalb
Kiwanis
Rotary Club
Rotary
Preacher in Custody Arraigned Over Mail Robbery Claim
Guy Kyle former Free Methodist pastor from Mt. Vernon arrived in East St. Louis in custody of post office inspectors. He is alleged to have confessed to complicity in the $185000 mail robbery and will be arraigned before United States Commissioner Oscar Hooker likely today.
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Hy United Wrens
East St. Louis
Guy Kyle
Free Methodist Church of
Mt. Vernon
Kyle
United States
Oscar, Hooker
Rockford Council Backs Governor Smell Plan
Rockford city council endorses Governor Smell's bid to abolish the State Public Utilities Commission. The council urged district lawmakers to press for actions to bring about the reform, highlighting support for the governor's position.
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Rockford City
United Press
Rockford, Ll
Smell
State Public Utilities Commission
Grandma Pasley Dies in DeKalb After Brief Illness
Mrs. Phoebe Pasley known as Grandma Pasley dies at son C. J. Pasley’s home on College avenue after a brief illness. Born June 28, 1838 in Bradford County Pennsylvania she later moved to Illinois and returned east before settling in DeKalb. Survived by children C. J. Pasley James Pasley Florence Goodes Albert and Margaret Ashelford and sister Mrs Mary Settle. funeral planned for Thursday afternoon with details to follow.
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Phoebe Pasley
Grandma” Pasley
C. J. Pasley
College Avenue
Bradford County
Pennsylvania
Illinois
William Pasley
Sycamore Road
Pasley
DeKalb County
Florence Goodes
Algona
Iowa
DeKalb
James Pasley
Albert
Sexton
Town
Perry
Madison
Wis
Margaret
Albert Ashelford
Marry Settle
Symore
Dadds Family Endures Prolonged Illness At Home
The M V Dadds family faces ongoing illness with Satie in a sanitarium after returning from service overseas. Her brother Frank has been confined at home since before Christmas with an ailment of peculiar nature. Doctors visit frequently but cannot yet identify the illness, and many friends await hopeful news.
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M. V. Dadds
Satie
Frank
Bank Window Shattered by Heavy Trains on North Western Line
DeKalb Trust & Savings officials report a large bank window broken by vibrations from heavy trains on the North Western line. The pane cracked over several days and the full window split into two pieces. Building owner has begun replacement steps.
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Fourth Street Bank
North Western
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
John McCann Gaining, Family Says In Town
Friends report John McCann known as Jack McCann is improving and feels better after several days of illness. He remains spirited like at a major baseball game and plans to share stories with visitors at the news depot map.
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John
Jack
News Depot
Oil Prices Decline This Morning
W E Snyder district official for Standard Oil reports kerosene down from 19 1/2 cents a gallon to 16 1/2 cents at taak wagons and 17 1/2 at filling stations Gasoline also drops from 28 1/2 to 26 1/2 cents at wagons and 27 1/2 at stations, with an unofficial hint that further price cuts may follow.
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W. E. Snyder
Standard Oil Company
Snyder
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