Fear An Impasse In The Coal Situation
Engie Susie reports an impasse in coal negotiations involving Bowie officials and the bempenitie group. City leaders say talks stalled as grid supply concerns rise and potential energy policy changes loom.
30 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
1
Engie Susie reports an impasse in coal negotiations involving Bowie officials and the bempenitie group. City leaders say talks stalled as grid supply concerns rise and potential energy policy changes loom.
A garbled account describes a farm incident with a pitchfork and figures named William Neer and others. Details are severely obscured but imply a disturbance or accident on a farm location south of a town, with further unclear actions and reactions.
Chronicle of ongoing unrest in Ireland reports multiple clashes between soldiers and rioters, with casualties amid disputed control in Dublin and surrounding counties. Arrests and political reactions surface as authorities seek to pacify the turmoil and address interference by factions linked to the Sine Feiners.
Last evening a DeKalb venue featured a Pene concert by a local band drawing many attendees. The program included pieces such as Kimiter All, King Rose, Howl of Pansies, and Sgumdod Manne, plus other comedy acts. Admission priced at 25 cents for adults and 2 cents for children.
The article recounts a bank meeting where a modern client protection system is installed to restore confidence after claims of patronage and theft. It notes subscriptions, capitalization plans, and projected bank capital and surplus as aims to reassure investors.
Rae Bates, famed for a stellar Dixon teaching season, has accepted a high school teaching position in Sioux City Iowa. The offer recognizes his work and promises advancement if he proves successful.
A man named Jean Val Jean appeared before the court for an insanity hearing. A jury found him fit for Elgin hospital commitment, but officials could not provide the hospital with a complete history sheet due to his reluctance or inability to supply information. The paperwork notes the name may be incorrect and seeks confirmation.
Malta Methodists announce a 1 o'clock sermon and 11 o'clock Sunday school on Sunday. Evening twilight services are at 7 20 on the Van Quincer lawn, southwest of Malta. Also notes bank interest policy change effective Aug 1 1990 at DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank. WANTED laborers coal shovelers for DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Co.
A Bureau of Standards car from the Interstate Commerce Commission was pulled through the Chicago and North Western station this morning on the end of the Sterling passenger train. The purpose remained unclear as station staff noted the elaborate, solidly built contraption.
United Press reports a catastrophic munitions factory explosion at Precue Bohemia. Twenty one people were killed and many injured in the blast. Local banks announce a four percent interest increase on time deposits starting August 1, 1920, to bolster customer savings amid prevailing financial conditions.
A garbled passage discusses a company plan for Steepeesd and mentions compensation concepts and a United States address. It references audits, a near dearth in community services, and a shared concern about the year’s budgets.
Warren G. Harding plans a campaign swing as Governor Cox prepares to accept the nomination. Republicans are mobilizing delegations to visit Mansfield Ohio and other locations with further visits booked for the coming days.
Mexico City July 30 United Press reports President de la Huerta plans telegraph talks with Governor Estaban Cantu to avert hostilities over Lower California. Cantu demands federal hands off to run the state virtually as an independent nation. no federal troops have yet been sent.
Atlantic City officials report a mysterious vessel blew up and sank off the New Jersey coast on Tuesday. Coast Guard search continues for the crew as authorities seek to identify the sunken ship amid conflicting signals from a stamker named Kehuku claiming all aboard were safe.
A telegram from Teheran reports that martial law has been proclaimed in the city and surrounding areas of Persia. Authorities have not released further details on the curfew or enforcement measures.
Operators oppose a joint conference action as a strike settlement issue remains unresolved and tensions rise among involved parties.
The telegrams demand that wage agreements end unauthorized strikes in Illinois and Indiana coal fields. The wage committee, led by Sreaster, plans to refuse a joint session with John Lewis and Frank Farrington and report to President Wilson. Interstate coal movements to the northeastern region are outlined with daily car quotas and regional shipments.
The article notes a six week silence at the normal after today marking the start of the summer term. It mentions a planned split into two six week terms next year and that eighteen students are involved in the summer program.
A two car crash occurred last night at the corner of First and Locust streets around seven. Miss Johnson, driving west, could not see Mr Heiman approaching from the north due to shrubbery, striking his rear wheel and spinning his car. Both drivers and passengers were uninjured. only minor damage was reported to both vehicles.
Albert Ashleford was taken to the police station yesterday after an incident involving cattle that trampled the garden of O. S Green Wood. He was fined for allowing cattle to roam loose and afterward paid the fine. He then went to the home of Mr.
Mrs James H Worden of this city died this morning after five weeks in the hospital Funeral services set for 10 30 Sunday at the First M E church with Rev B Barrett in charge Interment at Pairview cemetery She leaves a husband a son C and two brothers Frank and Edwin Caster and a sister Mrs Ella Lyon all of Wesley Iowa The obituary notes her long service to the church and many relatives and friends attending the funeral
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