Genoa Blaze Destroys Block of Shops and Electric Plant
A morning fire in Genoa destroyed Scherer shoe shop, the adjoining flat, P Cornwall’s repair shop, and the Genoa Electric shop owned by Homer Blair and Lawrence Smalley. Firefighters saved two buildings but incurred heavy losses including Scherer’s entire business and residence. Estimated losses run into thousands with individual stock and insurances noted. The blaze began around 3 AM and raged until nearly noon, with authorities tracing the incident but not yet determining a full origin.
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Genoa
Earl
Scherer
P. Cornwall
Buecker
Gades
Car Ming
Freee
Homer Blair
Lawrence Smalley
Cornwall
Williams
Prierors
Sleeper Tells Queer Story of Unemployment
James Kelly a 36 year old sleeper at the police station describes his quest for work across cities. He left New York for Chicago seeking opportunities, noting thousands of men roaming streets and missions for food. He vows to work hard and stay employed if given a chance. He planned to travel toward the Mississippi River next.
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James Kelly
Kelly
New York
Chicago
United States
Cook County
Mississippi River
North Western
Pullman Shops Damaged by Mystery Blaze
Chicago January 27 authorities investigated a fire that destroyed the repair shop of the Pullman Car Company. Damage was estimated. Dissension among employees over wage reductions will be investigated to place responsibility for the fire.
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Warren Ress
Chicago
Te Pullman Car Company
Japs to Punish Slayer of Langdon
Tokyo reports Japan will punish the slayer of Lieut Langdon of the United States Navy. A court martial investigating the case is to submit a report before any announcement is made from the Diet.
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Langdon
Tokyo
Japan
United States Navy
New Chef Arrives at Hotel DeKalb
Following the resignation of Louw Qlay the Hotel DeKalb announces Otto Christenson and his wife Jieago as the new chefs. Both bring extensive experience in the hospitality field.
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Hotel DeKalb
Louw Qlay
Joseph Brothers
Otto Christenson
Jieago
Friday Night Men’s Meeting at M. E. Church Supper Event
Regular monthly gathering at the M. E. Church features a supper at 6 45 followed by Bill Hart's latest work titled The Cradle of Courage at Princesa t.
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M. E. Church
DeKalb Seeks Missing Funds for Europe Child Aid Drive
Mrs S Bradt reports DeKalb still short about 300 dollars to reach a 4.00 quota for European starving children relief. February 1 deadline looms as churches and clubs in DeKalb pledge funds to cover the balance. The drive may end with a final public push if needed.
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Ebraetr Niin
Chhildren
Europe
DeKalb
Citie
Efalb
Coal yards of DeKalb show ample supply of coal
DeKalb Wis coal yards report soft coal plentiful and hard coal nearly so with coke in short supply. Dealers say fuel is abundant in bins and more on the way after a long 15 month stretch of tight supply.
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DeKalb
Wis Nme
Deslers
Desler
Negro Is Burned at the Stake in Arkansas
A mob burned an African American man named William Lowery in Morena Arkansas after taking him from deputy sheriffs. The alleged killer of planter C. T. Grigg and his daughter Mrs Williamson, the suspect was sent 10 miles away by the mob.
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Arkansas
Jase Ruiteal
Morena
Ark
Jan
William Lowery
C. T. Grigg
Mra S. ©. Williamson
Unemployed Men Compete for Vacant Jobs in Illinois
The Illinois Free Employment Bureau reports 376 unemployed men per available job and a 500 percent rise in unemployment over four months. The note adds a local entertainment line: See Bill Hart Princess tonight.
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Larences
Chicago
Ilinois Free Employment Bureau
Kiwanians Plan Chicago Banquet Trip
Sixteen members of the De Kalb Kiwanis club prepare to travel to Chicago Friday for the mid year banquet at the Morrison hotel attended by hundreds of Kiwanis delegates. The Bath City quartet will compete with Decatur singers, highlighting the De Kalb club’s effort to showcase its talents and learn about Kiwanis.
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Aemanines
Ak Club
Ace
Chicago
Kiwans
Morrison Hotel
Hdekalb Club
Inm
DeKalb
Bath City
Wagner
Sorensen
Goodyear
Carlson
Decatur
Mexico to Get One Chance to Be Civilized
United Press reports sources close to the president elect say the Harding administration will present a general policy toward Mexico. A houseboat conference with Harding, Senator Fall of New Mexico and Henry Pletcher is said to shape the plan. The Obregon government would be urged to pacify the country and protect American lives and property. failure could push toward intervention and a new treaty to replace the 1917 agreement.
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United Pessy Palm Beach
Pla
Mexico
Harding
Victoria
Albert C. Fall
New Mexico
Henry P. Pletcher
Obregon
United States
Wright Reports for Springfield Senate Opening
Senator I. G. Wright of DeKalb leaves Sunday to attend the Illinois Senate session in Springfield. He expects light work but will report at each assembly day as the legislature begins. Also note a Saturday supper event at St Mary’s Hall with hot chicken menu items.
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Wright
Springfield
I. G. Wright
Senate
DeKalb
St. Mary’s
K. of C. Hall
Tough Kid Bandit Captured by Police
Chicago reports Roy Fitzhenry a freckled red haired juvenile who admits snatching a purse from Elvira McDonald after a chase. He claims he will see a lawyer first and refuses to discuss the case. Police believe he may be responsible for multiple thefts of women. He is released to juvenile authorities and faces a court hearing next month.
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Chicago
Roy Fitzhenry
Roy
Elvira McDonald
Elvira
Bill Hart
Ole Bill Hart
William Sullivan
Commission seeks extra powers over interstate rates
The interstate commerce commission and state authorities clash over final authority on interstate rates. The commission rejected intrastate passenger and baggage fare increases and milk and cream rates, a matter already appealed to the Supreme Court by Wisconsin.
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United Press
Washington, D
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Ulster readies to accept home rule plan amid turmoil
Dublin reports Ulster moves toward self government by Christmas under the home rule plan. Sinn Fein plans to elect Ulster parliament members and deter them from sitting to provoke chaos. Belfast hosts prep for North Ireland rule with a deputation inviting Sir Edward Carson, who refused.
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Dublin
Ireland
Ulster
Sinn
Belfast
Mher
London
Sir Edward Carson
North Ireland
R Eleson
Alternative to disarming is big fleets
Washington January 27 Secretary of the Navy Daniels says the alternative to disarmament is a race among great powers to develop new and more terrible engines of naval warfare. He notes nations study replacing dreadnoughts with aircraft and submarine and orders a study in the American navy amid divided views on battleship supremacy.
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Unitea Press
Washington, D. C
Daniels
Dentists Plan Nationwide Dental Infirmaries Movement
At the Chicago Dental Society annual meeting plans were set to create dental infirmaries in major cities across the United States. The initiative aims to improve child mouth hygiene through school based instruction with over a thousand practitioners attending from distant regions. R P B Culver and A C Grotewohl announced their participation for the next day.
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Chicago
Chicago Dental Society
R. P B. Culver
A. C. Grotewohl
Railroad Man Takes Layoff First in Years
Joe Woog, a veteran North Western conductor, has not worked since late November and will take the winter off for health reasons. After forty years with the railroad and few interruptions beyond brief vacations, he says rest will help him recuperate.
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Joe Woog
North Western
The
Light post at Sixth Street struck by car
A car driven by William Hetchler crashed into the ornamental light post on the north side of Lincoln Highway at Sixth Street yesterday afternoon. The white Biche was shattered and the cement work chipped though the post itself suffered little damage. No witnesses report the cause and the estimated damage is about ten dollars.
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William Hetchler
Lincoln Highway
Sixth Street
Harding Blue to Be Popular Color in Goods
Mrs Harding's Blue becomes a fashionable shade alongside Alice Roosevelt Blue and McKinley Blue with dress goods for spring. The practice of naming colors after presidential members is noted as a trend in administration circles.
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Harding
United Press
New York
N. Y
Sanborn Loses Wife World War Hero’s spouse dies in Chicago
Mrs. J. B. Sanborn, wife of General J. B. Sanborn a World War hero, died in Chicago after a long illness on January 27. The bereavement affects the Sanborn family and follows a noted military career. General Sanborn was widely honored for his service.
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United Press
Chicago
J. B. Sanborn
Steel Band In Concert At Normal School Auditorium
American Steel and Wire employees and families attend a concert at the Normal School auditorium. The program features orchestral and band selections, a piano solo, and performances by the Mill quartet, Saxophone club, and Band Orchestra with director Zigner Swanson and manager T. D. Monroe.
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American Steel and Wire Company
Normal
America
Rand
Fortuna March
Lanrens
Dalbey
Balfe
Mill Quartette
Hough
Alles
Scott
March Bent
Mill
Mill Orchestra
Carter Thompson
Dalber
Patrol America
Meacham
Star Spangled Banner
Zigner Swansor
Mike Worgren
George Stolfe
Paul Masker
Helding Peterson
Jerre Stevens
Richard Ronan
Louis Pase
Maynard Ebbeson
George Lock
Carl Olson
Leonard Johnson
Abel Johnson
T. D. Monroe
T. A. Reed
Rose Carpenter
Zigner Swanson
Tf. D. Monroe
Philip Swanstrom
Clock to Start Running Tonight at Memorial Clock site
Experts in charge report the Memorial clock at Third and Lincoln Highway will operate late this afternoon after most assembling is complete. Workmen say final tinkering may occur tonight and the clock will be illuminated at night from a pole near the Third street bubbling fountain. No dedicatory ceremony plans are available due to Mrs. J E Lewis’s absence.
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Third and
Lincoln Highway
Third Street
J. E. Lewis
Auxiliary of the American Legion
May Change Spring Valley Train Schedule Rumor
Rumors say the North Western may move the Spring Valley passenger from Belvidere to depart around 1 PM and arrive at Springs Valley by 4 45 PM to connect with the afternoon train. Officials are reviewing the proposal but no definite announcement is yet planned.
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North Western
Spring Valley
Belvidere
Sprins Valley
Bill Hart in The Cradle of Courage at Princess Theatre
Bill Hart in his latest success The Cradle of Courage is the attraction at the Princess play house tonight. Mrs Diser O Connor is spending a few days in Sterling.
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Bill Hart
Princess Playhouse
Mrs. Diser O'Connor
Sterling
Tariff Fight in Senate Faces Key Strategy Debate
The emergency tariff bill fight moves to a showdown in the Senate with Democratic opposition split. Republicans led by Senator Penrose press for a vote while Democrats weigh two paths including Harrison's filibuster or forcing Republicans to bear responsibility for reopening the measure. The bill remains under consideration after a strategic recess.
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United
Washington, D. C
Senate
Penrose
Harrison
Teriff
Penrosé
Americans in Mexico Fight in Revolt Zones
In Pater, Mexico City, Jan 27, Mexican officials awaited a port from a military expedition led by the 12 Aridta brothers in Durango. Reports say eight Aridtas spearheaded an assault on a mining camp at Tepe Huames where several Americans were stationed. Additional troops stood by to pursue the expedition if reports worsened.
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Pater Mexico Cit
Mexico
Aridta
Durango
Tepe Huames
William Duffey Forced to Take Vacation
Will Duffey of Kaes sar Duffey with a barber shop and Ballou Olson pool room is at home this week suffering from the grip and rheumatism. His razor arm has troubled him recently and he is under the care of the family physician for a few days.
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Will Duffey
Kaessar & Duffey
Ballou & Olson
Duffey
Calder Sees New Famine
Senator Calder told the national housing conference that transportation bottlenecks will worsen housing congestion as railroads strain under returning business. He warned of coal shortages and car bottlenecks for construction and urged rate reforms, coal regulation, a building information bureau, and laws to spur home investment.
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New York
N. Y
Calder
United States Chamber of Commerce
Senate Reconstruction Committee
Bureau of Building Information
Knife Scratch Causes Slight Inconvenience
Martin Donnelly feared blood poisoning after a knife scratch while butchering yesterday. His hand swelled overnight and grew painful but hot poultices for several hours likely averted serious trouble.
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Martin Donnelly
Dennelly
North Star to Meet Monday Night
North Star members are called to a Monday evening meeting in the association’s room. The agenda includes routine matters, followed by addresses by Chief Astronomer A. T. Larsen and O. F. Anderson, president of Moline Trust & Savings Bank.
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A. T. Larsen
O. F. Anderson
Moline Trust & Savings Bank
Order
Rail heads begin fight over wage cuts in rail labor dispute
Chicago January 27. Railroad executives press for wage decreases arguing higher pay lowers efficiency. E T Witter spokeman cites demand to restore piecework and adopt flat rates. The dispute follows Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic wage cuts and a pending federal board decision.
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Chicago
Ill
E. T. Witter
United States Railroad
Witter
Thera Committee
Federal Labor Board
Railroad
Labor Board
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlatic Railroad
B. M. Jewell
American Federation of Labor
American Railway Executives
United States Railroad Board
Premiers Decide Indemnities In German Reparations
Paris July 27 The settlement of German reparations narrowed to an agreement between Premier Lloyd George of Great Britain and Premier Briand of France after a long conference. The leaders indicated the total would be named at 200,000,000,000 marks. Sir Auckland Geddes, British ambassador, conferred with Lloyd George.
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Pidted
Paris
France
L. George
Great Britain
Supreme Council
Auckland Geddes
United States
Lloyd George
Thursday Supper At Elks Club Draws Members
Announcement for the Elks Club Thursday evening supper notes older members in white jackets and aprons. Sponsors include Taytor Adams the Anderson Brothers Redmond and others promising first degree service to the gathering tonight.
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The
Elks Club
Tay- Tor
Adams
Anderson Brothers
Redmond
Martin Gavin Resumes Jail Stay in City Lockup
Martin Gavin of U S A P, a familiar city hall figure, returns to the city jail after months away. He applied again for a place to sleep and registered at the free lodging house as being from the U S A P, noting the want ads bring results.
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Martin Gavin
U.S. A
Nixst
Martin
U. S
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