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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

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Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1920

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Pastoral Exposition of the Vital Topics in a 34 Year Letter

Father Solon expounds the Catholic pastoral letter issued by archbishops and bishops to clergy and laity. He covers church work, education, marriage, and industrial relations, urging justice, cooperation, and moral responsibility amid wartime changes. The article notes the need for peace between labor and capital and previews continued discussion on page four.

St. Mary's Curch Father Solon American Mother Solon Stin- Hees Yle Ballimere Americs Cathe University At Washington Henry Sean Cain TIRAS

Row Causes Fine for Man at Rooming House

A man named Wunyak argued with Roda Hrnyak at 1160 Market Street rooming house early this morning. Police quelled the disturbance. He was arrested for disorderly conduct, arraigned in police court, pleaded guilty, paid a $10 fine and costs, and was released.

Rerreie Wunyak Roda Hrnyak Market Street V 1 Cote Asist

City Court Adjourned For A Week In Gilby Plank Case

City court here adjourned until next Thursday following the sealed verdict in the Gilby Plank suit. The adjournment came Tuesday, with Christina Pearson and Ole Pearson noted in the case, rescheduled for hearing on the next Thursday.

Sear

Debaters Near End as Senate Considers Article X Clash

Washington March 5 Senator Hitchcock seeks a message to President Wilson asking Simmons to mediate with Democrat senators on a compromise regarding Article X of the treaty. A move to end debate on the Trace Treaty is expected tomorrow with a possible recommitment to the Foreign Relations Committee. Senator Lodge vows no more amendments, while Kellogg’s compromise proposal remains unacceptable to the president.

Washington, D.C Hitchock Wilson Simmons Washington, D Fair Relations Committee Senate Lodge Kelloge Lanter

Women Cannot Vote On Big Question in 1916 Opinion

Springfield March 5. Women cannot vote for delegates to the national convention or precinct committeemen at the April 12 presidential preference primaries under an 1916 opinion by Chief Justice Farmer of the Illinois Supreme Court. The decision was issued on a petition for mandamus to compel the county clerk of Sangamon county to print the names of candidates for delegates on the ballot for women.

Oninew Rressy Springfield Farmer Mlinoise Sopranie Court Omendatins Ool Oerk Sangamon Deleguins

Fire Damages Home At Denonick Pulaki Street

A morning fire at 16 North Eleventh Street in DeKalb County caused substantial damage to a home, starting likely from a kitchen stove. The blaze created a large hole and damaged walls and windows, with the structure valued well above its original cost as insurance needs rise.

Denonick Pulaki North Eleventh Street DeKalb County WJ. Hope

Eastward Ho and Chicken A La Cabare at The Star

Tomorrow at The Star features William Russell in Eastward Ho a Raine adaptation with lively photoplay and western flair. Also showings of Chicken A La Cabare from the Sunshine comedies. matinee at 2 20 and evening performances after 7 15 with Star orchestra.

William Russell Che Hic William M. Raine William Fox

Mrs Hall Dies Here After Long Illness

Perees M Hall aged 60 or 61 died at her son Harry Hall’s home at 22 North Fourth Street after a prolonged illness. Born in Westport New York May 4 1835 she lived in Clinton township before moving to DeKalb in 1871. Her husband died in 1903 in Alabama. She leaves one son Harry Hall one brother John Lyon and several relatives in Waterman and Oswego. She was a Methodist and a charter member of the Eastern Star. Funeral at home tomorrow at 2 at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev Barrett Evans burial at Mailiew cemetery.

Perees M. Hall Harry Forth Street Perees M. Lyon Westport Essex County New York Clinton Township DeKalb Alabama Harry Hall John + tyon Ki City Shear Waterman H. A. Selmerhorn George Wall Clyde Morse Hall Methodist Church Order of the Easter BL Barrett Evans Mairview Cemetery

Red Army Strength Reported as Moscow Reforms Army

United Press reports Soviet generals Brossnof and Klambonsky head to Moscow to oversee a planned army reorganization. British experts admit Bolshevik forces have crushed anti Bolshevik opposition. US official warns of imminent Bolshevik invasion of Poland as grain relief debate unfolds. Dispatches also note arrests of Russians in the Murmansk district and Soviet occupation of Petehanga with Italians leaving Viadostok.

United Press London England Brossnof Klambonsky Moscow Europe Washington D. C Poland William B. Castle State Department House United States Grain Corporation Armenia Austria Christiania Norway Murmansek Petehanga Kington Siberia Viadivostok

Malta Parson Buys Farm on City Outskirts

Malta pastor V A W Otis, of Malta, purchased 1100 acres of the Marsh farm east of the piano factory near Pleasant Street from Mrs. Charles Gurler. Otis plans future farm buildings and will devote time to ministerial duties, having long engaged in farm problems and lecturing farmers.

Malta V. A. W. Otis Charles Gurler Ois Revlis

Big Double Bill at the grayhouse tonight

Tonight the grayhouse presents a big double program of photoplays and music. Gladys Lessie stars in The Midnight Bride a suspenseful romance and thrill picture. Larry Lemon performs in The Head Waiter a two part riot of fun. Matt and Jeff cartoon characters appear in Another Man's Wife. Showtimes 7:30 and 9. Adults 26 cents Children 1 cent war tax applies. Also rental ads offered.

Far Glayhouse Gladys Lessie Larry Lemon Matt Jeff Bud Fisher Fisher

DeKalb Beats Dixon 31 to 14 In Rockford Basketball

DeKalb defeated Dixon 31 to 14 in a Rockford basketball meet this afternoon. The bout started at two o clock and sets DeKalb to face Mt Carroll or Mt Morris tomorrow morning. Sycamore beat Polo 30 to 20. Other scores include Freeport 43 Lena 13 Kishwaukee 24 Woodstock 25. Mt Carroll vs Mt Morris this afternoon. Freeport vs Sycamore. Tonight's games Orangeville Sterling Rockford Warren and Harlem Savanna.

DeKalb Mt. Carroll Mt. Mor Sycamore Polo Freeport Galena Kishwaukee Woodstock Ing Sycamore Orangeville Sterling Rockford-Warren Harlem-Savanna

Blizzard Blues Cut Thermometer To Zero In City

The thermometer plummeted to the zero mark during the night after a blizzard hit the city yesterday. Across the middle west trains stalled and lines disrupted as the storm swept the region, with Tris Kalb among those touched by it. By noon the temperature rose to ten above zero and more cold weather was forecast for tonight.

Middle West Tris Kalb Mercury

Farmers Distribution Plan Working Under Co op Drive

By United Press in Washington March farmers report selling about 1.5 million dollars worth of produce annually through cooperative societies. National board of farm organizations plans a drive on Congress to lift restrictions, arguing anti trust laws hinder farmers expanding cooperative activities.

United Press Washington, D. C National Board of Farm Organizations Congress

Blizzard Eases After Severe Midwest Storm

The March 5 Blizzard crippled traffic and communication across the middle west. Temperatures dropped about 10 degrees in 24 hours as trains ran late and streetcars were tied up in many cities while the storm receded and the old weather followed.

Pees Chicagco Middle West

Financial Agency Forecasts Tire Price Rise

Dow Jones & Co reports a general tire price advance with fabric tires up ten percent and cord tires up as much as twenty percent. The prediction, issued in Chicago, March 5, notes further potential increases as demand grows and supply constraints persist across the industry.

Chicago Dow- Jones & Co. Financial Agency

DeKalb County Group Buys Church Buildings for Flour Mill

The DeKalb County Agricultural Association has purchased the old First Lutheran church and adjoining parsonage at Sixth and Locust streets. The group plans a cooperative flour mill for members and trade needs, with milling machinery not to start for several months after the wheat crop arrives. A new storage building may be added later, but no definite plans exist.

First Lutheran Sixth and Locust Street DeKall County Agricultural Association W. G. Eckhardt Visor

James Dresser Struck By Measles Complication

James Dresser, a well known resident, has been ill with a complication of various illnesses and has developed measles. Reports today say he is somewhat better. Sam Howard of Monticello Indiana arrived last night to spend several days with his wife.

James Dresser Dresser Sam Howard Monticello Ind Nieky

Income tax deadline nears as taxpayers urged to file

City and county taxpayers are urged to speed up income tax returns with March 15 the final deadline. HW T Heinrich says the post office building office will stay open until midnight on March 15 for receipts. Delinquent returns face penalties up to 1,000 dollars, plus fines and interest. False returns carry up to one year in prison or both plus 40 percent tax evasion penalty.

T. Heinrich Neglecnee

Local Man Victor Wins North Aurora Road Assessment Suit

Don Crego prevailed in Kane County court against North Aurora over a special assessment to pave a main street to join the 20 foot state road. Crego, owning 50 acres beside the road, argued the $6400 charge was unreasonable and the court struck down the assessment.

Kane County Don Crego North Aurora TH. W. Prentice Cresco Crezo

Colby Nomination Delayed Again by Senate Committee

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee postponed action on Bainbridge Colby’s nomination as secretary of state. Objectors, led by Senator New of Indiana, cited reasons behind the delay and said further discussion will occur early next week. The committee also examined nominations for George W. Hunt as minister to Ireland, and other posts to the international conference on communication.

Kington Bainbridge Colby Colby New of Tidiana Washington, D.C Senate Foreign Relations Committee Tonday Wainbridgee Colby George W. Hunt Liam Burleson Benson Rogers United States

France Faults Allied European Economic Plan

Paris reports the French government disputes the plan agreed by premiers Lloyd George and Nitti. They argue it will hasten Germany’s recovery but fear French industries, ruined by invasion, will lag and prices rise. France also disapproves the Russia stance, fearing food shortages and a broader peace with the Soviet Union. Public opinion condemns treating Europe as a whole rather than letting the vanquished pay.

United Press Paris Prench Lloyd Grange Nitti Germany Prenes France Trench Russia Europe

Death Calls Young Man Bernard Engh 22

Bernard Allen Engh aged 22 died at his parents home on State street after several months illness following adenoids and tonsils surgery last October. Born in Chicago he moved to the city 13 years ago and was active in school athletics. He leaves his parents two sisters and two brothers. Funeral at Congregational church at 2 30 Sunday with Rev Webster officiating and burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Bernard Allen Engh Alfred Engh State Street Bernard Enghe Chicago Northwestern Grand Central Star Sisters Mabel Lindstrom Sycamore Margaret Myrtle DeKalb Lloyd Walter Congregational Church Webster Mmrial Fairview Cemetery Bernard

Clash es in Testimony in Freudenberg Hearing

Markesan Wis March 5 Sharp clashes between opposing counsel continued at the resumption of the preliminary hearing of Dr J A Freudenberg charged with murder of his mother in law The first witness Dr C H Bunting state pathologist testified the death was caused by a mustard solution injection The defense has hired an expert chemist to analyze stomach contents and two analyses will be made one at Madison for the state and one in Milwaukee for the defense

Vaulted Press Markesan Wis Nettle Duffies E. L. Starringer Milwaukee Oregans Alfred Duffies John A. Freudenburg Duffies Mattie Duffies Peter Sampson Madison Bunting University of Wisconsin Pathologist

Tom Moore Stars in The City of Comrades at Princess

Tom Moore, a leading screen star, appears at the Princess play house in The City of Comrades. Performances at 7 and 8 o clock. Adults 20 cents tax 2e total 22c. Children 1e tax Le total 1c.

Tom Moore Princess Playhouse

Story Teller Coming to Normal School Auditorium

Lucine Finch author storyteller appears at the Normal School Auditorium Tuesday March 9 at eight. She will narrate quaint humorous folk tales in native inflections with chanted melodies and gesticulations. Readers of her American Magazine Century Harper's Outlook pieces will enjoy her dramatic stage presentation. Save Tuesday evening for a good time.

Lucine Finch The Century Harper's the Outlook

Man Dies at Home in City Yesterday Evening

William Meyers aged years died at his home 522 Girard Street yesterday evening at six o clock. He moved here from Malta with his family recently and had lived there prior. He is survived by his wife and two children both residents of the city. Funeral services will be held from Nelson undertaking rooms tomorrow afternoon at 2:30.

City William Meyers Girard Street Mr. Meyers Malta Nelson Undertaking

Mrs. Clarence Palmer Taken Suddenly Ill

Mrs. Clarence Palmer fell suddenly ill yesterday and became critical within hours, prompting a physician consultation this morning. A home report this afternoon says she is resting a little easier, and many friends hope for a swift recovery.

Clarence Palmer Palmer

Symposia Cite Day Law Impact on Crime Across Cities

Washington March 5 reports from several U S cities praise prohibition as a factor reducing crime while noting mixed results. Chicago notes fewer murders but says professional criminals abstain. St Louis reports arrests down 20 percent. Cleveland halves criminal cases. New York notes declines in minor offenses but possible rise in major crimes. St Paul Minneapolis and San Francisco report declines in drunks and offenses with varied police leads.

United Press Washington, D. C United States John J. Garrity Chicago St. Louis Wiiliam O’brien Cleveland Smith Swan New York St. Paul Rowan Minneapolis Waller San Francisco Duncan Matheson

Portugal's New Revolt Ties Up Busy Lisbon and Oporto

Madrid dispatch reports bloody fighting between rebels and government forces in Portugal with casualties in Lisbon and Oporto. Officials later denied rumors of a revolution and a Soviet-style control of industry. Portuguese legation in Madrid dismissed the claims.

Paris France Madrid Portugal Lisbon Oporto Spain

Jury Deliberates in Gilby v Plank Sealed Verdict Expected

The sun brought suit by Arthur Gilby against Frank Plank ended with a sealed verdict after a two day city court trial. Rumor says Gilby may receive one dollar, with the verdict to be opened on March 11 by Judge Hawthorne of Spring Valley who presided.

the Sun Arthur Gilby Frank Plank Gilby Plank Hawthorne Spring Valley

Rockford Delays New High School Project for Three Years

Rockford board of education reconsiders plan for a $300,000 high school due to labor shortages and high material costs. Construction postponed for three years as the existing buildings receive patchwork repairs to extend their life. Chronicle Want Ads. get results.

Uvelted Press Rockford, J Rockford Board of Education

Same Bluff by Wilson in Threat to Versailles Treaty

United States may withdraw support for Versailles if Turks remain in Constantinople. President Wilson reportedly weighing such a step. advisers say protecting a settlement opposed by the U.S. could force action. In Paris the council of premiers modifies notes on Russia and Germany. Greece seen winning Thrace Smyrna Adrianople. Turkish warships to be demolished per announcement.

United Preany Washington D. C Wwlson Constantinople Adriatic Paris France Council of Premiers Russia Germany Iich London England Alison Council For Council of Foreign Ministers Thrace Smyrna Adrianople Greece Venizelos Council

President of Normal makes big farm deal

President J Stanley Brown at DeKalb Normal sells the 160 acre Kendall county farm bequeathed for a fund aiding needy students. A. L. Browne buys it, then sells to Hanson for 22000 dollars. Proceeds will be converted into securities and bonds to ease handling and maintain income for loans to deserving youths.

Normal Andrew Brown DeKalb Normal J. Stanley Brown A. L. Browne Hanson Kendall County

Isnow Forcing Arctic Birds To Fly To South

Deep snows and a severe Arctic winter pushed thousands of birds rarely seen this far south into Connecticut. John Burroughs noted similar arrivals in New Hampshire and Maine last December predicting harsher weather. The Arctic visitors include snow buntings grosbeaks shrikes and woodpeckers as zero temps and blizzards persist.

United Bros Hartford Conn Arctic New Hampshire Maine John Burroughs Burroughs Greenland Labrador Connecticut

Realty deal of great size moves $106000 purchase

John Middleton of Shabbona owned 400 acres sold to H. H. Harms of Plainfield for 106000. Harms expands Caton farm holdings to 11 000 acres while Middleton, prominent since 1855, is president of the First National Bank at Shabbona.

John Middleton Shabbona H. H. Harms Plainfield Middleton First National Bank Harms Caton Farm New Purchase

Insurance ads offer coverage and reliable service

W J Hope of the K of C bulletin promotes insurance protection for personal property. The ad urges buyers to ensure ample coverage and references old reliable companies and prepared to give the best service. It includes contact line 81.

W. J. Hope K. of C Bulletjine

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