Greatest Snow Storm of the Century Paralyzed Region in 1881
A Forties reminiscence recalls a severe mid winter blizzard from March 2 to March 7, 1881. The storm halted travel, cut telegraph service, halted court activity, left towns isolated, and stopped mail for six days. Residents recall drifts, trains stuck, and widespread disruption across Cortland and Windsor areas.
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Sycamore True Republican
William M. Myers
J. L. Michel
Clinton Township
Father Lowell
Vermont
Road Funds Delayed as Legislation Awaits Action
Superintendent of Highways Arthur Russell presses legislature to act on pending refund bill for the $5,000 advanced by counties for road work. County projects are halted pending decision in the house and senate.
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Arthur Russuil
House
Senate
Here Tonight Wallace Reid in The Charm School
Wallace Reid stars in The Charm School at Princess tonight with showings continuing. The program features a romantic drama as audiences await the curtain for evening performances.
Legion Plans for Memorial Day Event Stirs Community
American Legion members met in a lengthy session to discuss plans for a Memorial Day program opening April 4. Commander H B Goodison announced a favorable report from the committee and said civic groups will participate. Funds will be raised by Servision within and outside the Legion, with Major Gourdison coordinating the speaker.
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Grond
Legion
Farre
Semmestad
Lily
Lincoln Highway
Elks
Leon
Gourdison
Merchants Push Spring Goods Along Lincoln Highway
Retailers along Lincoln Highway report brisk sales of spring gear for amateur sports. Gloves mittens bats balls and fishing equipment have been moved from storerooms as kids prepare to hit the street with bamboo fishing poles and bait, signaling the season’s early rush.
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Lincoln Highway
Blanche Sweet Co Respondent In Divorce Suit
United Press reports sensational charges that Marstistl A. Neian, a movie producer and director, abandoned his wife and was unduly attentive to Blanche Sweet. The divorce case includes testimony by Mrs. Mary Bammrick, alleging neglect and Love for Sweet. A property settlement provides Mrs. Neilan with $20 weekly, an automobile, a trust for their son’s education, and property valued at 60,000.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Marstistl A. Neian
Blanche Swert
Gertrude Bammbrick
New York
Nethim
Esse
Mary Bammrick
Hollyw
Blanche Sweet
School children race down Fourth Street endangering lives
A chaotic scene on Fourth Street as school kids sped in opposite directions near moving cars. An oncoming machine barely avoided collision with a street car, and drivers and police intervened. The incident highlights the danger of such stunts on a busy residential street where children play and machines pass regularly.
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Tondine Atene
Rae
Taivard
Steet
House Leader Resignation Sparks Tory Coalition Split
In a turbulent political turn Ay United Dressy Lennon Enghiend Maek 17 Anirey Gener Lew reports Premier Lloyd George as leader of a coalition cabinet. The text notes growing Conservative sentiment to break from the wartime partnership and form a separate party or organization, signaling shifts in the House of Commons dynamics.
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Ay United
Dressy
Lennon
Enghiend
Maek 17
Anirey Gener Lew
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Annorine
Iguay
Idayd George
TH Heatuh
Iow
Toloyd George
Fayson
Trotzky Gets Ready to Storm Kronstadt Citadel
Copenhagen reports Bolshevik authorities prepare a crushing offensive against Kronstadt with Minister of War Trotzky massing artillery and planning infantry assault between March 20 and 25 on the island citadel.
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Trotzky
Kronstadt Citadel
Cawares
Copenhagen
Denmark
Kronstadt
Trottky
Tenant relief bill heats up senate session
Reporter Vinited Tressy Springfield reports feverish activity over the tenant relief bill aimed at landlords. Senator Clark warns of Senate inaction until next week, threatening to move the bill to committee. The Chicago delegation backs tenant relief, while resolutions on constitutional amendments advance in the legislature. A public hearing is set for Monday afternoon at the Packers hotel in Chicago on the bill.
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Tressy
Springfield
Kessineer Hill
Rene For & Flett
Senate
Clark
C’dease
Chivazo Sclon
Siven Stern
Trident Cadvin Cnatides
Hinnis Sasemile
Fowler Hodas
Packere
Chienzo
Dekalb Woman Called Away As Daughter Ill
Mrs. Groves received word yesterday afternoon that her daughter Mrs. Gene Barden, late a Dekalb resident, was taken suddenly ill with appendicitis and was hospitalized in Chicago in critical condition. Mrs. Groves left this morning to be with her until recovery after the operation scheduled for today. Friends here regret the misfortune and hope for better news.
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Geoves
Gene Barden
Chicago
Groves
Prohibition Lift Planned for Bonded Liquor Withdrawals
Washington March 17 Prohibition Commissioner Kramer announced a partial lift of the liquor withdrawal ban from bonded warehouses effective April 1 Retail druggists will be permitted to purchase liquor from bonded warehouses on that date and by implication under stricter controls.
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Washington, D. C
Kramer
Wallace Reid Stars In The Charm School Film
Wallace Reid appears in The Charm School, hailed as one of the actor’s best career performances. Princess tonight.
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Wallace Reid
Princess
Illinois Farmers Face Gift Corn Promise Doubts
A Chicago Board of Trade chatter centers on the Gift Corn Project in Illinois, with two to one odds that farmers will not fulfill corn pledges to starving European children. About 45 cars of corn and two cars of flour have shipped from Illinois, with Vermilion and Woodford counties contributing, while other states initiate similar drives and counties report storage and shipments.
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Europe
Chicago Board of Trade
DeKally County
Ilinois
Ilinois Agricultural Association
Winois
Howard Leonard
Linois Agriculural Association
Leonard
Woorsford
Three Americans Murdered in Campico Mexico
Washington March 17 three American citizens were murdered in Campico Mexico the state department was advised by the American consul at Tampico The men killed were Ernest F Swaall Will Boner and S Brown They were slain the night of March 10 apparently by robbers An agent request has been made to Tampico authorities for the arrest and punishment of the slayers
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Washington, D.C
Campico
Mexico
State Department
Tampico
Ernest F. Swaall
Will Boner
S. Brown
Hamon Case Near End In Ardmore Court
Clara Smith Hamon, 19, pictured as a country girl branded by a rich man with a scarlet letter, faces jury as defense pleads for her release. Twin brother of Judge Champion leads defense. prosecution attacks witnesses amid claims of influence fueling a jailed outcome.
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United Press
Court House
Ardmore
Oklo
Clara Smith
Hamon
Jimmy Mathers
J. D. Chamion
Chamion
Clara
Getenss
Amon
Haman
Hannon
Wood
Oklahoma
Ta! Vreeling
Ardivure
Okla
Clara Smith Hammon
Jake L.manon
Southwest
Champion
Brown
J. J. Smith
Jimmy
Ten Day School Vacation Granted Amid Local Optimism
Youngsters in the city welcome a ten day vacation as they hope for continued favorable weather. Teachers plan trips while youths anticipate a lively spring break with baseball and other sports. A gym night features a Genefit basketball game at Normal gym with Aurora Le ilon facing Normal, vor.
Rotary 10 Help Boys Rotary 10 Help Boys
Rotary club members discussed plans after lunch at Hotel DeKalb to survey DeKalb boys ages six to 18 and develop a comprehensive program. Charles Powell chairs the boys committee and outlined steps to reach every city youth, collect age parent and work status information, and guide improvements by a broad partnership with health, schools, and playground groups. The club aims to build a big brotherhood for entertainment and development, with an evening charter presentation and delegates named for a Peoria district conference on April 11 and 12.
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Rotary Club
Hotel DeKalb
Charles Powell
DeKalb
Health Department
P. It. Ritzman
Perry Smith
J. E. Wood
Peoria
Death of Dr Frank Gunsaulus in Chicago Home
Dr Frank Gunsaulus nationally known writer educator and lecturer died at his Chicago home from heart trouble. He led the Armour Institute of Technology since 1842 and previously served as a minister in Columbus Baltimore and Chicago. He taught at Ohio colleges and Yale and authored The Man of Galilee as well as volumes of poetry and a life of Christ. He was a noted collector of antiques manuscripts and old books.
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Chicsco
Frank Gunsaulus
Armour Institute of Technology
Th. Gunsaulus
Columbus
Ohio
Baltimore
Chicago
Ohio Coleges
Yale University
Gunsaulus
Murray Seeks Wainwright as Assistant Secretary of War
Captain Thomas Murray supports the appointment of Colonel Wainwright as assistant secretary of war. Murray notes they served together in the DeKalb unit, with Wainwright under Murray when Murray led as liaison officer. The arrangement arose from Wainwright acting as corps liaison while Murray held rank and responsibility.
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Thomas Murray
Colonel Wainwright
Col Wainwright
DeKalb
Murray
Second Corms
Col. Wainright
Wainwright
Swanson and Hayes Prepare to Open Flat Iron Eatery
Swanson and Hayes have received part of their fixtures for a restaurant in the flat iron building at the end of Fifth Street on Lincoln Highway. They expect to open by April 1 at the latest.
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Swanson & Hayes
Fifth Street
Lincoln Highway
Peak Wholesale Prices Decline Says Labor Department
United Press reports in Washington March 17 that wholesale prices have fallen 38 percent from the wartime peak in May 1920. During February prices declined 5 percent, the labor department announced today.
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Washington, D. C
Labor Department
Hughes Tells Panama to Fix Up Its Dispute
The United States demands that Panama immediately settle its boundary dispute with Costa Rica. Washington says Panama must follow Chief Justice White's boundary decision and warns that continued hostilities and loss of life are of concern. The note urges Panama to indicate clearly its intention to comply with U S representations.
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Hughes
Panama
United Press
Washington, D. C
Costa Rica
United States
State Department
White
Stanley Rose Called In From Road For Wife’s Illness
Stanley Rose a former resident who still maintains a home here was recalled from the road this week due to his wife’s illness. She formerly worked for the telephone company and is now with the Kellogg Switchboard company of Kansas City and has a fine territory. He will stay with her until the first of the week and hopes for her rapid recovery.
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Sycamore
Tre
Ftehilly
General Moore Coe
Marth
Stanley Rose
Rose
Telephone Company
Kellogg Switchboard Company
Kansas City
Uniform Decree Bars Parade Participation in Boston St Patrick Day
United Press reports the American army will not take part in any parade in Quiterna or Boston. Troops must refrain from actions that could influence foreign relations, following a refusal to permit enlisted men to march in the St Patrick's day parade.
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Kwey
United Pre
Washington, D. C
Quiterna
Riots and explosions mark St Patrick’s Day in Ireland
March 17 Dublin and Lubin Ireland report a bomb detonation and gunfire as crowds gathered in Gaelic dress. Eight civilians wounded amid patrols and fear of wider violence. Sinn Fein efforts to press Irish goods purchases noted during Irish week.
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Dublin
Ireland
St. Patrick's Day
Lubin
Sinn Fennersen
Owen Garrett
Abbass the Shamrock
Harding To Get Debs Case Data For Review
President Harding asked Attorney General Daugherty to promptly submit a review of Eugene V. Debs case. The action signals no pardon, only a full fact finding to allow an open minded decision after study.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
Daugherty
Eugene V. Debs
Debs
Town Caucus Nominating Session Set for Saturday
Township officers will be nominated at the Republican town caucus Saturday of this week. Little interest is shown in the election as there is practically no competition for the various offices.
Tomorrow Is Corn Day in DeKalb County Helpers Gather
Farmers across DeKalb County rally to donate surplus corn for starving Europeans. Local soil adviser Tyerts reports overwhelming support with railroads and unions offering free transport and shelling crews ready at 14 elevators. Citizens urged to bring corn on Friday March 18 for humane relief.
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DeKalb County
Tyerts
DeKalb Cs
DeKalb
Couny
Europe
Trans Atlantic
Init
Ois
Iowa
Indiana
Ohic
Woodford
Henderson
Chase—Frank Sedan
Clare—Brennan
Cortland—Conlin
DeKalb County Agricultural Association
Elva
J. A. McDole
Fairdale
E. E. Woodard
Genoa
Gas Warship In Great Test Of Aeroplanes
Washington March reports the Army Air Service plans a June test to demonstrate that a bomb shower can subdue an obsolete battleship. Brigadier General William Mitchell and Colonel Fry announce a gas attack using 100 planes carrying bombs up to a ton.
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Washington
D. C
Army Air Service
Air Service
William Mitchell
The
Fry
Chemical Warfare Service Section
Six Couples Receive Wedding Permits at County Clerk Office
Six young men and women were granted marriage licenses this week at the county clerk’s office. Names include Arthur Storg and Rebecca Fry of DeKalb, Walter A Wood of Waterman, Emma Coquelin of Hinckley, Laura L Drake of Mayfield, and Hazel Johnson among others. A dance at the Odd Fellows hall with Nelson's Orchestra is planned for tonight.
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Arthur Storg
DeKalb
Rebecca Fry
Paul C. Paulson
Clare
Lillian Johnson
Burlington
Walter A. Wood
Waterman
Emma Coquelin
Hinckley
Clarence D. Rote
Mayfield
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Nelson
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the Charm School
Morris
American Legion
H. B. Goodison
Goodman
Breaar
Dea
William McCaul
Gorpos
Bgnar Law
City of Chicago
Rotary
Cymn
Matena Rece
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