Kiwanis Session Captures Town Spirit and Insight
The Kiwanis club held its Monday noon meeting at the Rebekah banquet hall with lively music directed by Dick Sorensen. Dr. O May of Sycamore spoke on Getting Out of the Hole, analyzing postwar agriculture and business Depression amid record production and prosperity. Guests included H W Fay bound for Springfield and the normal school basketball team, welcomed by coach Milo Oakland. Fay received a camera as club thanks. The basketball players spoke briefly and joined the club in high-spirited participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Kiwanis Club
Dick Sorensen
O'May
Sycamore
H. W. Fay
Springfield
Fay
Milo Oakland
Pacific Fleet to Become Chief Force Under Review
Naval officials discuss shifting priority to the Pacific fleet from the Atlantic. Ten tentative plans are prepared for Denby, aiming to base and coal at western coast facilities, Hawaii, and the Philippines as experts assess strategic implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
Naval
Pacific
Atlantic
Harding
Denby
Hawaii
Philippines
Navy
Sycamore Road Man May Start Wrecking Crew
Ed Larson of Sycamore Road says he is considering starting a garage to haul cars out of mud. Two cars became stuck recently, one at 11 pm and another around 3 am. the latter required hours of effort before the vehicle was freed around 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
Ed Larson
Dyramore
Larson
Harding waits for British assurance on Harvey as ambassador
President Harding awaits formal British confirmation that Colonel George Harvey will be acceptable as the American ambassador to London before sending his nomination to the Senate. assurances have not arrived and it is practically certain the nomination will not go to the Senate today.
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United Tress
Washington, D. C
Harding
George Harvey
London
Harvey
Senate
Harve
Army transport Frome returns with 1608 soldiers to Hoboken
The army transport Frome docks at Hoboken with 1,608 American soldiers' bodies, former members of the 27th division. Funeral services will be held at the pier Monday. The Frome also brought doughboys relieved from service on the Rhine.
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Ve Eatiteu
New York
N.Y
Browman reports good business in Elgin visit
Salem Browman representative of Delco company spoke at the Kiwanis meeting and said his Elgin territory is improving with a picked up business outlook and plans underway as he attends to local matters.
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Browman
Salem Browman
Delco Company
Elgin
Revolt Spreads Across Russia Amid Unrest and Battles
Reports describe escalating clashes near Petrosrad and Siberia as rebel forces gain ground. Deserters, counterefforts by Moscow, and concessions in food and clothing are noted while references to Minsk, Orisnoiarsky, and Kirensk highlight regional centers of activity. General Hindenns reportedly sides with revolutionaries, leading 120 000 cavalrymen.
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Tonnenlanma
Petro- Brad
Fhe
Hari Hiting
Tomboff
Russia
Ent
Harbit
Sed
Stam
Arth
Former DeKalb Woman Ill at Rock Island
Friends of Mrs. Jom Robertson formerly of DeKalb report she is seriously ill in Rock Island. She underwent a very serious operation at Rock Island hospital after being ill for several days. Relatives await further word on her condition and recovery.
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Dekalb
Rock Island
Jom Robertson
PeKalb
Hetvons
de Kalb
Sister of Mrs Natusch Dies After Illness
Mrs FS Natusch returns from Jacksonville with word that her sister Mrs Christine Igerheart died last Thursday after several months illness. The news came as a shock as the sister had not been informed of her illness. Mrs Igerheart is survived by relatives not yet listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natusch
FS. Natusch
Jacksonville
Christine Igerheart
Sinn Fein Men Slain and Political Unrest Reported
Ambiguous dispatches describe six Sinn Fein men executed in Montjoy Prison by British authorities while outside crowds gathered as tens of thousands protested. Officials reported tense conditions in Dublin with heavy precautions to guard against disturbances.
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Ty United Presst Dubin
Tee Hard
Montjoy
Thomas Whelton
Patrick Moran
Dublin
Bernardian
Patrick Toyle
Thomas Ryan
Prink Flood
Drumcondra
Railroad Men Reply to Executives on Abrogation Petition
The rail unions presented their reply to executives demanding abrogation of certain national warrants to the United States Railroad Libel Board. J M Jewell, president of the Rail Union, delivered the message, urging an investigation of the railway situation and addressing Senator Albert Canning.
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Tred
Chicago
United States Railroad Libel Board
J. M. Jewell
Rail
Emiploses Department of the
A of Li
United States
Albert Canning
Elks Session Tonight Seeks Large Attendance and Elections
Elks plan a full evening session with many applications to vote on and the annual officer elections to follow. Present officers urge strong attendance to place the proper officials in the chairs for the coming year. Also notes Edith Ahlin of Maple Park operated for appendicitis at City Hospital and William Allen attending his brother Harrison Allen’s funeral yesterday in Aurora.
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Elks
Edith Ahlin
Mapie Park
Wiliam Allen
Aurora Yesiendas
Harrison Allen
Ripper feared as Perth Amboy murders linked to Staten Island case
Sailors hangouts theatres and dives in Perth Amboy and Staten Island were searched for the ripper behind two deaths. The latest victim Mrs Harvey B G Wilson 28 organist at Simpson Methodist Church was seized on a Perth Amboy sidewalk and killed near her home. The crime mirrors a West Brighton Staten Island murder, with the same suspect possibly responsible for both. Also reported is DeKalb health warnings about scarlet fever amid several cases and quarantines. In Ardmore Oklahoma Juliet Hamons widow testified seeking vengeance against the woman who shot her husband noting details of the hotel room encounter and the weapon.
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United Presey
Perth Amboy
N. J
Staten Island
Ripper
Harvey BG. Wilson
Simpson Methodist Church
Posersby
West Brighton
DeKalb
J. P Macey
Siven
Syrler Atrens
Marshel
Haish Avenue
United Press
Ardmore
Okla
Ilamon
Hamon
Wpritay
Jake Hamon
Hamnon
Mr. Hamnon
Clara Smith
Chicago
Stote
Frank Ketch
Hameon Neerede
Bile McLean
Earthquake Felt Across Illinois and Indiana
Early March 14 tremors disrupted Danville and Terre Haute with windows shattering in places. Reports from Chicago to Indianapolis describe widespread shocks lasting minutes and a rumbling thunder like sound, with minor damage only in some areas.
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Sey UM Press
Danville
Indiana
Chicaso
Chicaso University
Vietty of
Vietty of of Danvle, MH
Terre Haute
Ind
Indianapelis
Marci
Vincentes
Evansville
Uthica
Services for Mrs Bennett Held Tuesday
Mrs Clarissa Bennett died at her Cortlayt home Saturday morning. Services will be at the Cortland Methodist Church Tuesday at 2:00 PM with Reverend Ramsey officiating. Burial will be at Mound Rest cemetery. Son Frank Bennett, a South Dakota teacher, cannot attend due to illness in his family. Many long-time DeKalb and Sycamore residents are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarissamett
Cortlayt
Methodist
Bennett
Oregon Woman Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Hannah Wood, 81, sister of Mrs. N. E. Ponle of De Kalb, died at her Oregon home after several months of illness. She suffered a Christmas Eve fall fracturing her hip and never regained strength amid complications. Relatives in De Kalb and MeKalb plan to attend funeral services in the county city.
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Hannah Wood
N. E. Ponle
de Kalb
Oregon
Police gun battle on theatre roof ends with robber killed
In Chicago the Hub theatre area, police killed one robber and wounded another in a rooftop gun fight at dawn. Officers, surprised by a volley, returned fire as robbers tried to surrender. The slain man was partly identified as Hines Mielke. no officers were hurt.
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Loy United
Eres
Chicago
Mateh
Hines Mielke
Allan Dwan’s Forbidden Thing at the Princess Tonight
The Forbidden Thing by Allan Dwan headlines a feature at the Princess theater tonight along with The Gumps Topics of the Day and music by the Susan Trio. Performances run with the usual Friday evening schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Dwan
the Gumps
Ever Populie
Susan Trio
Alleged Band Liquor Thieves in Custody in Northwestern Yard Heist
Deputy Sheriff Arrell Wilson foiled a planned wholesale liquor robbery in Nelson yards Friday. Seven cars from Peoria and South Pekin were on site. five suspects are in custody at Rock Falls and will face Judge Stone. A taxi driver tied to the Allen line helped lay the plan, with whiskey consignments from Peoria distilleries aimed for Chicago via Northwestern tracks.
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Wocast
Pork Fats
Arrell Wilson
Nelson
Peoria
South Pekin
Dixon
Rock Falls
Judge Stone
Northwestern
Chirase Porlineton & Oliier
Cas
Cleo
Allen Axi
Auto Buried In Soft Mire On Sycamore Road
About two o clock Sunday morning a large car traveling north on Sycamore Road became stuck in soft mud near the drainage work for the Sisters hospital on North Street. By noon the car sank deeper and required a heavy tow from a road wagon to free it, taking considerable time and effort.
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Sycamore Road
Sisters’ Hospital
North Street
Will Klock Laid At Rest In Oakwood
Funeral services for Wil Klock a well known man about town were held yesterday from the home on South Third street with many friends in attendance Burial was in Oakwood The service was moved from Saturday afternoon due to Burdelie his son not arriving from the east Burielle Kloek in the navy arrived late and will likely return to Norfolk today
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Wil Klock
South Third Street
Oakwood
Burdelie
Burielle Kloek
Norfolk
Her Husband's Wife comedy presented by NLT seniors
A three act comedy titled Her Husband's Wife is presented by the seniors of NLT.S.N.S. on Wednesday March 16 with seats on sale at Secor's. Also see The Forbidden Thing at the Princess tonight with ticketing details.
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NLT
Secor
Rail Heads Conspire to Break Unions
Chicago March 14 Leaders in the railroad managers association were ordered to appear before the U S Labor board to explain the request to abrogate national agreements. Union representatives say the move is part of a conspiracy to lower wages and break organized labor. Executives must bring minutes of all meetings.
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Curearess
Chicago
Railroad Managers’ Association
U. S. Labor Board
Tronk
Po Walsh
Fas
Gate vandalism at Fourth Street sparked threats
A gate at Fourth Street was deliberately broken off Saturday night. J H Bratton vowed to pursue the culprit who may face railroad property destruction charges, as the gate man traces a lead to the guilty party.
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Fourth Street
J. H. Bratton
Tony
Red Cards Placed At Barber's Home Over Chicken Pox
Bert Holderness reports another red card posted on his Haish Avenue home after the health board warning sign was placed last week. He says a family member is afflicted with chicken pox and hopes for relief from the notices in the months ahead.
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Bert Holderness
Haish Avenue
The
Health Board
Bert
Farmers Club Meeting Notice in Malta Milan South Grove
A meeting of the Malta Milan South Grove and DeKalb Farmers club is set for March 16 at Malta Town Hall. A business session starts at 1 o'clock followed by a talk at 1 30 by Robert N. Clarke, executive committee member of the T A A and Grain Marketing Committee chair, on the LA A work.
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Malta
Milan
South Grove
DeKalb Farmers’ Club
Malta Town Hall
Robert N. Clarke
Strongthurst, McDonne Co
L A. A
Train wreck at Agney near Sterling halts lines
A heavy all steel train of sleepers on the Chicaro Western derailed at Arnew near Sterling about 6 90 this morning. Eight sleepers and the engine left the rails, one worker injured, several cars damaged, and major lines delayed. Traffic rerouted to Kalb and nearby routes as repairs were planned for later today.
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Chicaro “Marth Western
Arnew
Sterling
Haggacem
de. Kalb
North
Life meetings at First Baptist church draw interest
The Life meetings at the First Baptist church continue with growing attendance. Evening services run Monday through Friday at 7 30 with a nightly inspirational talk and pastor message following. Daily after school a 3 45 session for children aged 10 to 14 is held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Chorus Chor
Tomorrow is last day for income tax filings
Federal tax agent H. T. McGrath warns that the deadline for filing income tax returns is tomorrow. Penalties will apply after this date. Many taxpayers have already visited the office, and the agent expects high volume today and tomorrow for filers meeting thresholds above set exemptions.
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H. T. McGrath
McGrath
DeKalb store marks 17th anniversary in 1904 start
The Reliable store celebrates its seventeenth anniversary this week, noting it began business in 1904. Proprietor Mr. Iskowich attributes much of the success to advertising and printer's ink. Also listed is a home talent vaudeville at Odd Fellows hall on March 15 at eight o'clock with admission 30 cents and tickets at Shaver's.
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DeKalb
Reliable Store
Iskowich
Odd Fellows Hall
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Kentucky
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Elect Hard
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Jake Hannon
Interior
Albert Ts
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City Hospital
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Agney
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