03 Nov 1920
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1920
Page
1
A historical obituary notes the death of a local figure amid reflections on a long legal or personal struggle. It mentions Purdue and Bee as names connected to the case, with emphasis on the finality of the demise and the community impact.
Fragmentary text references a cabinet men topic becoming timely with discussions and committee involvement. Unclear details point to a meeting or hearing and potential decisions pending.
Vague notes describe polling places becoming dirty after a large election. The text mentions issues with the polling area conditions and cleanup efforts, but specifics and locations are unclear.
A brief funeral notice reports Kalb Prost to be taken to the Lutheran church for interment. The text also mentions other local names and references to a Bremer event and an address for the Fisk funeral, indicating multiple notices in a single column.
Figures compiled from United Press reports show Harding and Small leading in Illinois with large pluralities. The Chronicle notes strong speed of updates, crowd energy at press desks, and key results across governor and senator races with GOP gains in the house and state legislature amid heavy voter turnout.
Local notices describe Armintiee perps and a charity event at St Vincents of Kelllber with Luther Stark and New York City connections. Officials plan a Saturday gathering featuring performances, church activities, and a charitable push tied to Workd Water efforts.
A local regular meet saw the Dew Seeni Rec UbeiT dominate with a 4 score margin as leaders guided by Mani Mem Witten Keoweorth and Sam wel Neckabe. Post-event, standings show a strong base presence and rising confidence in the group.
Philadelphia Nov 3 Missing persons cases rise across the country as relatives seek help locating loved ones. Authorities note many are young women believed abducted from small towns or families, with sailors among those writing home claiming lost papers and unsettled conditions.
A local notice describes growing militia interest with calls for volunteers and discussion of drill schedules. It notes potential support from the city and points to an armory plan similar to prior efforts, inviting those curious to contact Harry Geodi for details.
City man Dimer received a telecom listing to Dixon where his father and mother are in critical condition after short witnesses. Mrs Uncer cared for him and broke down. she was taken to Dixon Hospital in serious condition. Mr Unser and his parents are well known here and share the sad news.
Classified brief seeks clean coven rags without bat tone hooks or pins. No eel less than half yard. Ic Jb. Chron tae nan.
William Patchen aged 92 and a longtime DeKalb resident died at his Wiswall home at 3 a.m. due to natural causes. Born November 10, 1827 in Palumo New York he lived in Wisconsin communities including Prairie du Sac and Malta before settling with his daughter in DeKalb. He married Minerva Taylor in 1853 and had three children. He served briefly in the Civil War era and later ran a furniture store. Funeral services are set for 4:30 p.m. today at the Wiswall home with burial in Prairie du Sac Wisconsin.
Moscow officials issued a formal denial that any military revolts occurred in the capital. They stated reports of a navy insurrection were unfounded and attributed to unverified sources.
A DeKalb DeKell Garden Club gathering at Dr. and Mrs. J A Badgley home began with a sixth o clock supper. Frank Ralthis of the Normal presented a lantern lecture on garden work while Miss Annie Glidden reviewed books and H W Fav displayed scenic pictures of DeKalb. Out of town guest Mrs Franz Lambers, formerly of DeKalb, now Macon, attended.
Coach Horne at Rich Sign strong shows success with high school and grade school teams so young players, some weighing 168 pounds, will enter high school ready to excel. This builds a first class local team and suggests DeKalb may lose the championship this year or next.
The American Legion schedules a meeting this evening in a new club room above Columbia Street. The gathering starts at 8 30 with seating for all members. Parking and refreshments available.
White Russian dispatches from Riga report Lithuanians evacuating government institutions at Shabli as Polish irregulars push along the front. General Geliggowski's forces are said to be advancing in the Kovo region, signaling continued Polish gains.
Report from national headquarters estimates the socialist vote near 2,000,000 after scattered returns. Chicago precincts show Debs around 20 percent of the total vote as Illinois forecast stays fair with rising temperatures tonight and Thursday.
New York dispatch notes Harding elected president with record popular vote and largest Republican electoral tally. GOP gains widen Senate and House majorities. governors elected nationwide except in the solid South. Figures show electoral vote near 372 with possible rise to 4. Cox concedes to Hardin. Roosevelt congratulates Coolidge in Washington.
DeKalb County reports Harding and Small leading the ticket with large margins. Precinct tallies show Harding strongest in DeKalb and Sandwich areas, with several precincts voting heavily for Harding while others split between Cox Small and Lewis. County totals indicate about 65 percent turnout from a 17 000 vote base.
Tonight Dorothy Alten stars in Guilty of Love at Princess Playhouse with another wild animal comedy side show promising laughs and thrills.
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