Transfers Fall Below as Farm Business Slows
Bankers report a light farming season with total county business near 1.75 million across two DeKalb banks on March 1. February 28 was busier, but farmers hold off for another year, while Allen Tyler of First National notes he could work nightly if possible. A DeKalb lawyered case in Chicago avoided a $7,000 tax by government contact and local bankers.
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De Kalb Swept By A Severe Cold Epidemic Voice
De Kalb reports a bad cold epidemic with doctors urging residents to stock handkerchiefs and prepare as the sickness spreads. The illness is not dangerous but highly uncomfortable at its peak, with several local physicians noting an unusual surge in colds over the past week.
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DeKalb
Farmers Move to New Leases Across County
Farmers are packing up gear and moving to new farms as leases are secured for the year. Changes in farm ownership are few, but many tenants secure different plots. March weather makes country roads unusually pleasant for moving equipment by team and auto.
Railroad express shipments rise says agent Culver
George Culver of the American Railway Express reports a general pickup in commodity shipments over recent days. He notes a previous lull last month and now remembers larger consignments and higher earnings at local offices.
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George Culver
American Railway Express Company
Culver
DeKalb Firm Delivers Ice Plant for Bell Restaurant
Mayor F E Wagley of DeKalb says the Bell restaurant ice plant was not sent to Chicago for electrical equipment. Phil Swanson handles electrical work. The ice plant installed today was manufactured entirely at the DeKalb Creamery Package company plant.
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F. E. Wagley
Creamery Package Company
Bell
Chicago
Electcal
Phil Swanson
DeKalb
Flavo Whole Wheat Bread Featured by Goodyear & Warden
A local grocer lists Flavo Whole Wheat Bread as delicious and healthful, available at Goodyear and Warden stores or at nearby retailers. The notice highlights its health appeal and broad availability.
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Goodyear & Warden
Deny Claim of Revolt
Solved Press reports from Nelsingtors Finland dated March 2 claim Petrograd is largely in rebel hands as violence escalates since February 22 with mutinous sailors soldiers and strikers contesting the city. Soviet troops allegedly advance from the Finnish frontier to suppress rebels while British dispatches deny extraordinary disturbances and Lenin Trotzky absence noted.
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United States Asked to Present Views on League Mandates
Paris March 2 The United States was invited to present its views on mandates either orally or by note The League of Nations expressed friendly intent in examining the subject from international cooperation and friendship It noted the council had postponed action on the Mesopotamian mandate involving oil fields.
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Denby Sets Navy Policy for Efficiency
United States Navy Secretary designate Edwin Denby announced he will pursue a policy to ensure fleet efficiency after a conference with Secretary Daniels. In local news, Mr and Mrs E E Gallagher welcomed a son born February 25, joining a family already joyful over the arrival of their new baby brother.
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Brooks Knows Man Killed In Big Rail Wreck
DeKalb specialist H Lewis Brooks recalls friends among victims of a bic rail wreck near Porter Indiana on Sunday night. His father J J Brooks of South Pend Indiana was not aboard the Michigan Central train that failed to reach a 5 o clock departure. Victims include L W Keeler of Michigan City superintendent of schools and Mrs B Kramer a wealthy socialite. Brooks knew several others among the injured and missing and notes the tragedy touched many local families.
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Odd Fellows Building
Porter
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South Pend
Chicago
Michigan Central
L. W. Keeler
Michigan City
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Keeler
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Kramer
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Better Keep Your Chicks Behind Fence City Notice
Springtime complaints trigger police action over loose chickens. Citizens accuse neighbors of roaming flocks damaging property and violating city ordinances. Officers investigate nuisances, with potential arrests if chickens remain unconfined.
Ford cars stolen in Aurora spark police warning
A streak of Ford thefts hits Aurora with multiple cars stolen in recent weeks. Two or three bars in Kaur county city reported burglaries, none recovered. A sedan stolen yesterday matched a description relayed to DeKalb authorities. Weather outlook: generally fair and cooler tonight and Thursday.
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May Change Districts
United Press report from Springfield details Holladay of Georgetown as Republican floor leader of the house. Bolladay’s appointment announced by G. A. Dahlberg. Holladay named chair of steerage committee. Kurftown introduced a bill to permit a convention for dissolution by 2 percent voter petition. A Tock Island separate district bill faced opposition and was referred to the judicial apportionments committee for broader county oversight.
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Springfield
William T. Holladsy
Georgetown
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House of the Fist
Bolladay
G. A. Dahlberg
Holladay
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Kurftown
Rock Island
Rook
House
Judicial “Apportionment
Street Car Struggles With Rain Slippery Rails
Slippery rails caused a street car to lose traction yesterday afternoon and again late last night. The vehicle slid at corners and struggled to stop on time, though no accidents occurred and service resumed normally today.
Union Men to Meet at Hall Tonight
Union men of the city from various trades plan a meeting at the Building and Trades council room tonight. The agenda remains undisclosed to outsiders as organizers aim to discuss matters of importance.
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Building and Trades Council Room
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Wfc Mater
Champ Clark Dies Today in Washington D C
Former House speaker Champ Clark dies at 2 00 p m in Washington after pleurisy and stomach trouble. He would have been 71 next Monday and served as a long time Democratic leader and former presidential hopeful. His wife son Bennett and Mrs James Thompson were at his bedside as Congress recessed.
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Washington, D.C
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Clark
Joe Tennon
House
Baltimore
Tim
Dallot
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
James Mann
Congress
Bennett
James Thompson
Russia plans red drive for coming spring
Soviet Russia aims to start a revolution in European countries with bolshevik forces in the spring. Military reports reaching here say a double campaign will be turned to thwart soviet plans, as observers note previous bolshevik movements in the west, including Poland last spring.
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Vaotet Press
Washington
Anvies
Russia
Soviet
Poland
Large Trees Cut For Fuel In City
In many city areas Tarce evs have been cut or blown over to provide wood for stove lengths. Residents believe burning this wood will save coal for next winter and reduce dead timber on property. One case notes George Twain wished for more help with the task.
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Can Ierabiv
Teline Sadvantese
George Twane
Bubblers Out Of Order In DeKalb City Water Works
Bubblers and drinking fountains in DeKalb are largely out of order for days. One water pump is down due to a broken bearing and public works commissioner WA Goodison says significant water could be saved if the bubblers are shut off. In some instances outlets have been turned off temporarily but are expected to resume in a few days.
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Enrely
Many Children Suffer Ear Troubles in Delalty Area
Physicians report an unusual rise in pediatric ear ailments linked to a cool epidemic. One doctor notes a dozen or more children with ear discharges and pain, though generally no serious danger is indicated, as most cases remain non-threatening.
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Delalty
Mrs M O Kirk Improves Daily After Illness
Mrs M O Kirk shows steady improvement daily after hospitalization. J Kirk Great American store manager reports her condition improved though doctors advise remaining in hospital several weeks before discharge. Carl Klein home released from quarantine after weeks of diphtheria isolation. Frank Hart of Rockford visits for a few days.
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Carl Klein
Frank Hart
Rockford
Ling
Abandoned Hope For Miners In Kathleen Pit
Doomed miners entombed since last Wednesday in Kathleen mine as a rescue drill nears. Officials say gases and fire blocked entry. a shaft probe failed to reach survivors and no life signs were detected. State mine director Medill orders seals on drilling attempts.
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Dowell
Til
Mitte
Leseners
Robert Medill
Mines and Minerals
Listenug
Wilson Would Remove Expert for Tumulty
Kington March 2 President Wilson requests the resignation of Obadiah Gardner as Chairman of the International High Commission to make a place for his secretary J M Tumulty Tumulty has not decided whether he will accept the job The commission includes American and Canadian members handling boundary waterways and waterway development along the United States Canada frontier question
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D.C
Wilson
Obadiah Gardner
International High Commission
J. M. Tumulty
Tumulty
Halloran Announces Candidacy for City Alderman
George Halloran of 514 North Seventy Street declares his bid for alderman of the third ward. He would succeed Alderman Skoglund, who will not run in the primary due to his firm securing the city hospital construction contract.
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North Seventy Street
Skoelund
Skoglund
Skoglund & Wedbury
Halloran
Maple Park Lad Dies Suddenly After Brief Illness
Leroy Johnson five year old son of Mr and Mrs George Johnson of Maine Park died yesterday afternoon after a brief illness. The exact cause remains undetermined. He leaves two sisters and his heartbroken parents. Funeral services are expected tomorrow.
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Leroy Johnson
George Johnson
Maine Park
City council weighs sidewalk and rubbish curb measures
The Marvin meeting discussed a Lincoln Highway Sixth street sidewalk stub to curb danger from fast turning vehicles. It also orders bans on dumping in Annie's Woods and along College avenue, with police to enforce. Council to trim trees, repair Huntley Park bandstand, and review gas hearing results. The Illinois Northern Utilities seeks a 24 cent six month hike. city may accept to avoid federal court, or risk higher costs. Hospital and city bills approved by finance committee.
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Chicago
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Landis Censured by House Judiciary Committee
Annea Press reports Judee K. M. Landis of Chicago was censured by the House Judiciary Committee for holding both the federal judge position and the baseball arbitrator role. The panel, with one dissent, urged a full investigation but said time was insufficient in the current congress. Subcommittee findings supported by Rep Welty, with Chairman Volstead the sole dissenter.
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Washington, D. C
Judee K. M. Landis
Chicago
House Judiciary Committee
Federal Idea
Landis
Congress
Welty
Ohio
Volstes Minnesota
Jarboe Heads to Springfield on County Business
J H Jarboe supervisor and A B Russell traveled to Springfield for county business. They will stay several days in Wells ton Ma at Floyd Shoop home where he oversees Valhalla cemetery. The trip will take about a week of the colonel's time.
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J. H. Jarboe
A. B. Russell
Springfield
Mr. Jarboe
Floyd Shoop
Wellston
Floyd
Valhalla Cemetery
Dispute Over Dalton Reward Suspends Payment
The Northern Trust Company of Chicago notified James Dunning that it would suspend payment of the $26,000 reward for capturing Willie Dalton until hearings on the claim. Dunning protested a check issued to Paul Draper.
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Bloomington
Northern Trust Company of
Chico
James Dunning
Willie Dalton
Paul Draper
Dunning
Just Out of College Film With Jack Pickford
Princess theater shows Just Out of College featuring Jack Pickford in the lead from a George Ade story, with Pnthe News as presenter. One night engagement promises period charm and light entertainment for local patrons.
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Jack Pickford
George Ade
Pnthe News
Foch Ready to Wage Invasion Plans Reported
Allied supreme council approves preliminary French moves to pressure Germany over reparations. Marshal Foch outlined occupation plans and potential seizure of German customs with a 50 percent export tax while French forces, including 110000 infantry and 400 aircraft, prepare to move to the Rhine frontier. German delegates warn invasion could occur but expect actions after May 1.
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London
England
Allied Supreme Council
Germany
Foch
Supreme Council
Ruhr
Paris
France
Neadiness
Rhine
Marshall Foch
Marshall Weigand
Lourliv
United States
Herlin
von Finston
von Simmons
von Simons
Carload coal jumps track in steel yards
Railroad workers for American Steel & Wire faced trouble when a large coal car left the rails. The car slid into soft mud to the journals, requiring substantial effort before it could be returned to the tracks and the coal delivered to the company’s banks.
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American Steel & Wire Company
Senators to push naval bill before Senate
Senate leaders move to break the filibuster on the naval appropriation bill in a final appeal. They expect it may fail but hope to place the bill ahead of the chamber as a buffer while conference reports on army agriculture and legislative appropriations are adopted.
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United Presar
Washington, D.C
Senate
Costa Rica Accepts Arbitration in Panama Dispute
Presi dent Poiret announced from Balboa Panama that Costa Rica has agreed to arbitration with Panama and that he believes there will be no more fighting between the two provinces amid the dispute.
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Costa Rica
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