Local Couple Return From Western Visit
Local couple returned from a Western trip with a notice to Republicans about a box on Tuesday November 2 and a call for a car to transport someone named Re.
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1920
Page
1
Fragmentary scribbles and garbled text about a mysterious plan
A noisy, unreadable passage appears to describe a chaotic scheme with random phrases about erecting signs, towers, and water, interlaced with misspellings and incoherent statements. No clear persons, dates, or places are discernible.
Young Man Injured After Fall Down Stair
A young man sustained injuries after a fall down stairs during a local gym event. He reportedly received treatment from staff and was transported for further care as witnesses described the incident. Authorities were notified and an investigation into the fall was initiated.
Four Die in Railroad Wreck on Quincy Route
Four people are killed in a railroad wreck on the Shieewe line near Lunlington. Early reports say a train collided with a freight car causing a fire. Authorities describe the scene as tragic with multiple fatalities and injuries.
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Jowa
Reese
Manton Temalev
Lunlington
Quincy
Fiemicht
Special Tonight Tersendetic Attraction Teased
A cryptic notice previews a local event titled Special Tonight with mysterious wording and references to Princess and a timed siege. The fragment hints at a theatrical or social attraction scheduled for the evening, though details remain unclear in the damaged OCR text.
Car Fire Damages Vehicle on Second Street
A car caught fire early last evening in front of the Retavond Station on Second Street. The engine heated after a leaking carburetor caused the blaze. the driver tried to extinguish it with buckets of water before the fire department arrived. Damage was minor and repairable.
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Trier
Bette
Election Eve Statements From County Republican Leaders
A county official, Amos Cifle, chairman of the state Republican committee, issued a statement on election eve asserting that Harding would win the state and that a solid Republican delegation would carry 24 Republican congressmen in the upcoming vote. He described a unified party stance and robust support across the state.
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Amos
Jude Adam C. Cifle
Thie
Harding
Uwlingis
Republcan
Autoist Hit By Elgin Car Last Saturday
The new roadster of Floyd Ya. com tin an lgin garage was struck by a street car in downtown Elgin. The autoist received a jolt but was uninjured. the car driver and passenger suffered minor bruises and the roadster was damaged and expected to be inoperative for some time.
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Floyd Ya. Com
Rochelle American Legion Triumph in Close 14 to 9 Victory
Rochelle American Legion defeated their opponent 14 to 9 in a tightly contested game. George Vose and Ned Cone starred for Rochelle, delivering strong performances as the home team edged ahead with solid defense and few penalties.
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Fine
Geerge Vose
Ned Cone
Rochelle
Riots Continue in Ireland Amid MacSwiney Burial
Reports from Ireland on November 1 recount renewed clashes between police, soldiers, and Sinn Fein in the south. Casualties include killed officers, wounded soldiers, and arrests. In Cork, MacSwiney’s burial drew religious ceremony with bishops and an honorary Sinn Fein guard. In Dublin, Kelvin Barry, 19, was hanged for alleged complicity in three soldier murders despite petitions by church officials.
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Iimblin
Ireland
Terrence MacSwiney
J Shor
Castle Daly
Liddleton
Cork
Lord Lumuver
MacSwiney
Sinn Fein
Dublin
Kelvin Barry
Barry
Lord Meyor O'Neill
Lloyd George
Archbishop Walsh
Meanest Thief Dims The Joy of a Bride
A notorious thief interrupted Ensign Stephen Dougherty and his bride on their honeymoon at Steubenville hotel. The intruder entered the room and stole the bride’s dress. The incident occurred in Cleveland on November 1, authorities report.
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Oes Cotted
Cleveland
Ensign
Stephen Dougherty
Steuilie
Obie
Iresseau
Polling Places Ready for Big City Election Tomorrow
City workmen spent two days setting up election equipment and stalls as polls prepare to open at seven o'clock tomorrow. A notice announces a special shareholders meeting at Union Hall tonight, urging all members to attend.
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Co-operative
Union Hall
Appeal for Republican unity in Illinois campaign
A speaker decries religious and racial rhetoric used by opponents to misrepresent Republican policies. He labels Democratic tactics as dangerous to American institutions and urges Illinois voters to back a 100 percent Republican slate, warning that voting Democrat supports Wilson and his League of Nations. He likens support for Harding and Coolidge to upholding Republican officials.
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Relizious
Povrerner
Wayore
Belaval
People's Tras
Republican Circle c
Harding
Coolidge
Ready for the giving of returns in DeKalb
The Chronicle completed arrangements to handle electron returns and will dispatch them to DeKalb tomorrow night. The service is free and efficient with an open wire on the United Press circuit from six o'clock tomorrow evening to two o'clock Wednesday morning. People at home can receive the results via telephone if they cannot attend public gatherings or halls.
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the Chronicle
DeKalb
United Press
Reveral
Semblace
Normal Player Sustains Serious Injury In Saturday Game
Coffey, right half back for the Normal football team, suffered a serious leg injury on the final play Saturday, ending his season and likely sidelining him for an extended period. De Kalb’s backfield lost a key player as another fracture occurred just after the game, near the ankle, but was reduced by a surgeon.
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Coffey
DeKalb
Daylight Plan of Steel Mills Off Today
This morning the American Steel and Wire company office force returned to eight o clock start, abandoning daylight saving. Mills had dropped the plan earlier, but office staff delayed until the Chicago office did. Workers favor the extra hour in cold weather, despite summer benefits.
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American Steel and Wire Company
Chicare
Ice Company To Serve Public By Next Season
The new Dekalb Ice company began work in its new building and plans to serve ice made in the city by the next season. President F J Luttertin of Dix, vice president John Harvey of Herbert, secretary treasurer Frank L Carter of this city, and stockholder William Richmond of Waterman lead the organization.
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Dekalb Ice Company
Fce
F. J. Luttertin
Dixon
John Harvey
Herbert
Frank L. Carter
William Richmond
Waterman
Local Man Suffers Finger Injury At Steel Yard
Sidney Ganders had a painful accident at American Steel Wire in town last Saturday when the first finger of his left hand was caught in a coupling shank. He was taken to a physician, treated, and returned to work within minutes. He says the finger will not be lost and it does not bother him much.
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Sidney Ganders
American Steel Wire Company
Rags Wanted for Clean Cotton Materials
Chronicle office seeks clean cotton rags without buttons or pins. No pieces smaller than half a yard. Paying ten cents per pound for suitable material.
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Chronicle Office
Farm Fire Destroys Homestead Barn and Stock
A fire at the Teomes Quickey farm three miles east of Svcamere destroyed the barn and killed four horses and six cattle. The house was also damaged as flames spread, with total losses estimated near 20000 dollars. The farmer’s young son John faced the financial blow from destroyed grain and livestock. recovery plans for new buildings were not yet determined.
Rainy Election Day Forecast Across Regions
The Weather Bureau forecast unsettled weather east of the Mississippi on election day with clearing later in the Mississippi valley, Tennessee, and eastern states. A moving disturbance brings snow in North Dakota, Wyoming, and Colorado, possibly hindering polling, with snow likely in northern Michigan and beyond. west of the river, conditions are fair and cold.
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Washington, D.C
Mississippi
Weather Bureau
Mississippi Valley
Tennessee
East Calf States
North Dakota
Wyoming
Colorado
Michigan
Recital to Raise Funds for Local School Programs
Josef Konechy world famed violinist will perform at the city high school auditorium on November 18. Announcement by high school athletic association and The Barb directs proceeds to two beneficiaries and hopes for large patronage. Kennedy noted as a leading virtuoso.
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Josef Konechy
High School Athletic Association
Barb
Kenedy
New School Defeated In Saturday Vote
About 350 votes were cast in the election, with 58 percent against the proposition, ending Maha’s bid for a new community high school. Interest ran high, and the proposal failed again after a renewed campaign.
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NEW School
Maha
Old Shabbona Resident Mrs. Cornelia Jackson Dies
Mrs. Cornelia Jackson, among Shabbona’s oldest residents, died yesterday at her home after a year long illness. She lived in Shabbona over 50 years and leaves three children Miss Ethel at home, Mrs. Fred Lane of Shabbona, and Bert of Shabbona. Funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday morning.
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Cornelia Jackson
Shabbona
Jackson
Ethel
Fred Lane
Bert
Man Who Died for Country Is Laid at Rest
A local obituary recalls a fallen veteran named Geil, laid to rest after serving the nation. Details are incomplete but the notice honors his sacrifice and home community.
Township Precinct Confusion in De Kalb Township Voting
Local man raises question on what counts as an election precinct. An official states the law requires two years residency in the precinct, while the township is the precinct and districts are subdivisions. The ruling suggests a voter may move within the township while remaining qualified.
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de Kalb
Hasshe
DeKalb Township
Stolen Car Driver Cleared Then Detected in Rochelle
Antone Murra of Joliet was stopped Saturday for lacking license numbers after buying a car from Joliet dealer Charles Dale. A clean bill of sale fooled officers at first but a later engine check revealed the vehicle was stolen, the engine number erased. Murra planned to return the car to Joliet police and locate the rightful owners.
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Antone Murra
Joliet
Rochelle
Charles Dale
Debs to Sleep Peacefully in Federal Jail
United Press reports Debs, Socialist candidate for president, is in federal prison and may sleep peacefully Wednesday night as election results are read. The warden said results will be transmitted if available, though no special arrangements are planned. Debs stated, The people will get what they think they want.
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Debs
United Press
Atlanta
Eugene V. Debs
Analoner
Little Halloween Vandalism Sees Little City Damage
Little damage was done by children on Halloween night with soap marks on windows and windshields the extent of the destruction. Special watchmen were unnecessary as most work remained orderly. City records show a rare calm night. Republican headquarters call precinct chairs and workers to report November 1 at 7 30 for election day planning.
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Hallowe
Republican
Republican Club
Battle Lines Form Ahead of Election Standoff
November 1 1920 reports from Chicago Indiana Wisconsin and New York outline late campaign tensions as major parties seek votes. Governors and senators spar over leadership while voters await election results with debates over women suffrage and the league question looming.
Polling places listed for voters by Republican Club
Voters are advised of polling locations including Old Ellwood office Redmond's garage Soil Improvement Association office 411 N 10th St opposite Roach Grocery New Finnish Hall Ackerman's Paint Shop Bristow's Barn Arlington Hotel Barber Shop City Hall Foiles Garage and to ask neighbors or call Holgs No 258 for district info Women urged to vote before noon if possible.
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Soil Improvement Association Office
Roach Grocery
Ackerman’s Paint
Bristow’s
Arlington Hotel
City Hall
Foiles
Republican Club
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