Woman Dies After Sycamore Runaway Accident
Mrs. Herbert J. Strong of Mt Hunger road died at Sycamore Municipal Hospital at 2 45 PM from injuries in a runaway on Somonauk street yesterday. Her 48 year old husband and two children survive. The incident followed a loose harness toe that startled a light cutter dragging the vehicle twenty feet and throwing her to the sidewalk. She never regained consciousness after being treated by Dr. Ovitz and Dr. Evans. Her son escaped unharmed.
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Herbert J. Strong
Sycamore
Mt. Hunger Road
Mrs. Strang
Walter Lanslois
Ovitz
I. S. Evans
Hum
Will Left Cash to Kaiser Ignited Family Dispute
Berlin reports that Pan Germanist Herr Knorr left most of his fortune to the Kaiser for military uses. Now the widow and her half brother contest the will arguing the Kaiser would not deserve funds for German military policies. The former emperor’s interests are represented by an attorney.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Herr Knorr
Knorr
Knorrs
Hamby Dies by Electric Chair in Double Murder
Gordon Fawcett Hamby, condemned robber and murderer, was executed at Sing Sing at 11 12 PM for the December 13 1918 murders of two East Brooklyn Saving Bank employees. He received two shocks.
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United Press
Ohinning
Gordon Fawcett Hamby
Hamby
Sing Sing
East
Morgan Heir Reported Wed to Young Widow
Laurens M. Hamilton, 1%, grandson of J. P. Morgan, is reported to have secretly married Mrs. Gertrude Warren in a New Hampshire village. Hamilton registered at a Boston hotel, but it was not learned if his bride accompanied him.
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United Press
Boston
Mass
Laurens M. Hamilton
J. P. Morgan
Gertrude Warren
New Hampshire
Hamilton
Socialists Endorse Wilson for Nobel Peace Prize
Stockholm dispatches report the inter parliamentary socialist group decided to support President Wilson for the 1919 1920 Nobel Peace Prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Sy Uniepress
London
England
Stockholm
inter-Parliamentary Socialist Group
Anita Stewart Stars In Mary Regan At Princess Playhouse
Anita Stewart appears in the new stage adaptation Mary Regan at the Princess Playhouse with performances at 7 20 and 9 10. Admission 22 cents for adults including tax and 12 cents for children including tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Stewart
Princess Playhouse
Mary Regan
LeRoy Scott
Soviet Recognition Near Says Martens at Senate Hearing
Soviet representative in the United States Ludwi g S A K Martens told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that world powers may recognize the Soviet government soon. He cited political conditions and allied attitudes at Paris and suggested the lifting of the blockade could be the start. Martens noted a stream of Russian gold reaching New York via couriers despite Allied secret service vigilance.
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Waren
Washington
DD. C
Ludwig S. A. K. Martens
United States
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Moses
Paris
Martens
Secret Service
New York
John Ericsson Club Chooses Delegates for State League
Members meet at Viking hall to pick delegates and alternates for the state league session in March in Rockford. Plans for a social meeting and smoker are discussed, likely a week later with lunch and speeches by local Republicans and club members.
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John Ericsson Club
State League
Rockford
Viking Hall
Relub
Service Men Applying for Reinstatement
Washington January 30. Applications by ten thousands of former service men for reinstatement of war risk insurance were expected today due to a new ruling by Director Cholmandeley Jones. Former service men may reinstate lapsed insurance by submitting applications with proof of good health and ability to pay two monthly premiums.
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United Press
Washington, Po. C
Cholmandeley Jones
Mien Tiny
Death of Charles Mizel due to pneumonia
Charles Edward Mizel died at East Side hospital after a short illness from double pneumonia. He was 25, born March 17 1891 in LaSalle County, married February 12 1916 to Miss Mabel Watson, and left a wife and two year old daughter Ann Cooper Mizel. Funeral services were held at Heeg parlors conducted by Rev Jonathan Thompson with interment in North Clinton cemetery. He leaves his mother and father Mr and Mrs Louis Mizel, three sisters and two brothers.
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Waterman
Charles Mizel
East Side Hospital
Mizel
Jana
Louis Mizel
Siberia
Charles Edward Mizel
LaSalle County
Mabel Watson
Ann Cooper Mizel
Heeg Undertaking
Jonathan Thompson
North Clinton
Steel workers to receive ten per cent pay rise
United States Steel Corporation grants a ten percent wage increase for day laborers at American Steel and Wire plants effective February 1. Elbert Gary, chairman, announced the measure and said other workers will have rates equitably adjusted. Local mills anticipate higher pay overall.
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American Steel & Wire Company
United States Steel Corporation
Elbert Gary
Jong
Red Cavalry Forcibly Puncture River Valley Advance
London Jan 30 Red cavalry have forced passage of the Minneton river valley in southeast ern Russia completely defeating anti Bolshevik forces Moscow wireless communique claimed the capture of 5000 prisoners in a two day battle south of Vertemouff in the Prerekop region. The fighting continues between General Hutskesk and Denikine troops with alternating success.
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United Press
London
England
Minneton River
Russia
Moscow
Vertremouff
Prerekop
Hutckesk
Denikine
Warrant Challenge in Dr Freudenberg Case Denied
Court Commissioner Harry A. Price denied a motion to quash the warrant charging Dr John A. Freudenberg with the murder of his mother in law Mrs Nettie Duffies. The defense then sought a writ of prohibition to be argued Friday before Chester A. Fowler. The case stems from a Brownsville area inquest dated January 30 with further legal action planned in Fond du Lac and Milwaukee.
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John A. Freudenberg
Markesan
Wis
Nettie | Duffies
Harry A. Price
Willard M. Spooner
Milwaukee
Dr. Freudenberg
Chester A. Fowler
Fond du Lac
Justice of the Peace
Murkesan
Brownsville
Teas
Davis
Grimes
Navy
Fort Brown
Small Wreck Near Morrison Delays Rail Traffic
A derailment occurred about a mile east of Morrison on Thursday around nine o clock, two freight cars left the tracks, traffic was delayed about two hours before wreckage was cleared, no injuries reported. Basketball tonight Crane Tech versus N L N S St Albans versus Normal Reserves at Normal Gym priced 25c.
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Morrison
Crane Tech
N.L.N.S. St. Albans
Normal Reserves
Experts Talk About Various Kinds of Rays
United Press report from Atlantic City New Jersey describes the first postwar convention of the American Roentgen Ray Association with leading x ray specialists from across the country. Sessions over two days are deemed the most important due to wartime advances in medical imaging at base hospitals overseas while Mrs Stanley Rose is seriously ill at her home.
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United Press
Atlantic City
N. J
American Roentgen Ray Association
Stanley Rose
Senate House Conferees Near Final Railroad Bill
Washington reports a final agreement on railroad legislation is near and expected to pass early next month to fit the president’s plan to return the roads to their owners by March 1. Congress broadly favors return of the roads, with Labor groups opposing government control. The major hurdle is Section 6 fixing a 5 percent return on property value, while a federal transportation board and antistrike provisions may be dropped if Section 6 is accepted.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Congress
Commins
Carranza Plans Campaigns To Suppress Rebels In Mexico
Mexico City January 50 The government orders heavy campaigns against rebel bands in northern states to preserve order during the coming presidential elections. Carranza directs state commanders to intensify hunts for bandit chiefs Pancho Villa Pelagio and Diaz forces in Tampico and Vera Cruz regions as the successor is chosen next July.
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United Press
Mexico City
Mexico
Ri Bjel
Carranza
Pancho Villa
Pelagz
Tampico
Pelix Diaz
Vera Cruz
Five New Flu Cases Reported In City
Influenza cases show a marked decrease with five new infections reported to Health Commissioner Dr. J. B. Hagey, bringing city total to 165. The report suggests the epidemic may have peaked. Two scarlet fever cases were added yesterday, raising totals to three.
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J. B. Hagey
Hagey
Senator Carlson to Speak at North Star Benefit Session
North Star Benefit Association will hear Senator Martin Carlson of Moline deliver the keynote at Harbor Hall tonight. Carlson, a leading Illinois state senator, is noted as a forceful and engaging speaker. Weather forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Saturday, with colder temperatures in northern regions.
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Martin Carlson
Illinois
Moline
North Star Benefit Association
Harbor Hall
Carlson
State Senate
Miinors
Hpowte
Weasels to Lead Vaudeville Bill at New Armory
The Weasels, a big musical comedy act, are billed for the vaudeville program at the New Armory Theatre next Monday. It promises a lively show with a standout performance.
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New Armory Theatre
Scrutinize Ship Sales Faces Government Inquiry
The government probes all bids on hundreds of ships for sale to prevent control by foreign interests or a potential trust. The International Mercantile Marine offers to buy all former German passenger vessels, while Monson Steamship bids for seven ships on routes to Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. Scrutiny extends to smaller vessels to determine if bidders are independent or fronting for a trust.
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Dotted Pressy
Washington, D. C
Shipping Board
Times
International Mercantile Marine
New York
International
Monson Steamship Company
Buenos Aires
Rito de Janeiro
Arust
Meeting in Elks Rooms About Community House
A Monday at 7 30 pm meeting to discuss a proposed community house for D Kalb will be held at the Elks hall. Delegates from lodges churches civic groups clubs plants and labor groups are urged to attend and all interested organizations may send delegates or attend themselves.
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D-Kalb
Elks Hall
Carriers Not To Collect On This Saturday
The newspaper reports carriers will not collect tomorrow because all accounting and circulation staff are on sick leave. No one is available to check returns, delaying collections for two weeks. Officials hope the staff returns by next Saturday to resume standard two week collections.
Meyer Family Sent to DeKalb County for Support
Dixon Telegraph reports Supervisor Johny Sterling arranged for the W. B. Meyer family to be turned over to DeKalb county authorities. Mr and Mrs Mayer and their household are sent to DeKalb for county care after a petition to commit the husband to a state hospital was withdrawn. The Meyers moved to Dixon from Malta in DeKalb county several months ago.
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DeKalb County
Myer
Dixon
Malta
Mrs Oaks Very Ill at Her Home Here
Report states Mrs Oaks is very ill at her home on Third Street. The item notes local performances at the Star Playhouse with shows at 7:30 and 9:00 PM this afternoon and tonight. Larry Lemon is mentioned in connection with the notice.
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Mrs. Oaks
Oaks
South Third Street
Star Playhouse
Farmers Hear Discussion of Power Farming Session
A crowd of at least a couple hundred farmers attended a power farming session at the Elks hall. Speakers from Ford, Oliver Plow, Roderick Lean Manufacturing, Stover, and state officials discussed power farming, tandem discs, seed bed preparation, and farm youth retention in a full day program.
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Elks Hall
Fisk Motor Company
E. P McLarty
Ford Concern
Detroit
Henry Ford
W. L. Duncan
Oliver Plow Company
A. A. Wise
Roderick Lean Manufacturing Company
H. S. Burroughs
W. G. Eckhardt
W. V
Two Year Old Girl Dies of Influenza in Home
Little Marion Ainsworth aged two died at her parents home 615 North Thirteenth Street this morning from influenza after a short illness beginning Tuesday. Funeral plans postponed while family recovers, body to Fairview Cemetery vault. Survivors include eight siblings and her parents George and Mrs Ainsworth. born March 25 1918.
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Marion Ainsworth
George Ainsworth
North Thirteenth Street
Fairview Cemetery
Erzberger Reported to Be Better Today
See Meie Germany Jan 30 Erzberger condition described as improved after noon Physicians reported his pulse nearly normal and he is gaining strength following the earlier illness
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Erzberger
Meie
Gerlin
Germany
Mathias Erzberger
New Rules for Booze Allow Medicinal Use Curbs
Washington Jan 30 Interpreting liquor regulations physicians must obtain permits to prescribe liquor and pharmacists must secure permits to fill prescriptions. No more than one pint of spirits may be prescribed to one person in ten days. Prescription blanks for permitted physicians are being printed for enforcement officials.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Bureau
Internal Revenue and
Prohibition Enforcement
Dance Set for Next Tuesday Postponed
A private dance at the Elks Hall planned by the new city dancing club has been postponed due to the influenza epidemic. The announcement was made this morning.
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Elks Hall
Sugar price reports show 100 percent profit margins
Washington reports to the commerce department reveal jobbers wholesalers and retailers earning more than a 100 percent margin on sugar bought at 20 cents a pound. December data show refiners sold sugar for export at 8144 cents per pound while retailers in 15 cities charged about 14.4 cents, with Chicago showing 17.1 dollars per hundred pounds.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States Department of Commerce
United States
Labor Department Bureau of Statistics
Chicago
Poube
Cuba
Philippines
New York
N. Y
Sugar Equalization Board
Washington
Yocum Funeral Held For Earl And Mrs Yocum
The funeral service for Earl Yocum and Mrs Yocum, who died 24 hours apart, was held at the Methodist church at 2 PM with burial beside each other in Oakwood cemetery. The family gathered at the Yocum home before proceeding to the church where Rev. B Barrett Evans led the double service.
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Earl Yocum
Oil Tanker Milelo Sinks After Fireless Storm Off Florida
A milelong tank steamer Milelo broke in half and sank off Florida on January 26. A lifeboat with the chief engineer a third mate four engineers and 12 crewmen was rescued off the Florida coast. The captain and 24 crew remain adrift.
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Unites 2 Remo
Washington, D. C
Milelo
Florida
Navy Department
Electric Company Can Keep Its Rates Up
The Public Utilities Commission today issued an order allowing DeKalb-Sycamore Electric to keep higher rates for power sold to DeKalb-Sycamore Interurban Traction in DeKalb and Sycamore until July 1920.
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Electric Company
Springfield
Divisis Public Utilities Commission
DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Company
DeKalb and
Sycamore
DeKalb-Sycamore Interurban Traction Company
Louis Hill to retire from railroad life in Minnesota
St. Paul Minnesota January 20 1 W Hill successor of James J Hill as head of the Northern railroad will retire from active management when they are returned to private owners. Hill will devote his time to Hill banking and ore interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
W. Hill
James J. Hill
The
Northern Railroad
Hill
Hill Banking
Italian Rail Strike Ends After Government Talks
Rome January 30 The government completed negotiations with striking rail workers and they resumed labor after talks. United Press dispatch notes the resolution followed days of walkouts and disrupted services across Italy.
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Rome
Italy
Big Double Bill at Star Playhouse Delights Audiences
Tonight the Star Playhouse presents a double program of photoplays and music. Bessie Love stars in Over the Gardenia a light romance with strong cast support. Larry Lemon performs two acts in Between the Acts with humor. Matt & Jeff cartoon characters appear in Bud Fisher’s latest film cartoon. Showtimes 7:30 and 9:00. Adults 20 cents children 10 cents plus tax. Bring the family for an enjoyable evening.
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Star Playhouse
Sie Love
Gardenia
Bessie Love
Larry Lemon
Seren
Matt
Jeff
Bud Fisher
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