First Step for Relief Committee Named
Yesterday afternoon at a meeting in the Vassar Swiss rooms a municipal relief council was formed to relieve destitution. A committee of five including Elvin Cagi son Mrs S W Boardman Clar Emery James Murray and M H B Goodison was named to draft rules constitution plan of operation and officers for submission at a Monday meeting. The group will work toward funds, with a goal of 5000, to support relief efforts this winter for local families without lodge or church ties.
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Vassar
Elvin Cagison
S. W. Boardman
Clar Emery
James Murray
M. H. B. Goodison
Ham
Loyal Knights Plan First Annual Veterans Homecoming
Loyal Knights prepared for a big dinner and meeting as members gathered in rain to secure essentials for the first annual veterans homecoming of the Knights of Pythias. Expected attendance ranges from 150 to 200 veterans, many longtime lodge members to be honored, with plans for an annual event thereafter.
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Knights of Pythias
Order
Young Bloods
Corn Hruskers Scarce In Latest Report
A Shabbona man reported by telephone that he cannot find workers to harvest his corn despite extensive newspaper ads. With widespread work scarcity, he expects there should be plenty of labor available, but no response has been found yet.
Fine concert heard here Sunday night in hall
Finnish audience at the Maja kka hall enjoyed a fine Sunday night violin recital by 19 year old Miss Aury Gurva. Reputed as Finland's best violinist, she performed a splendid program to aid her education with a large and attentive crowd.
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Majakka Hall
Aury Gurva
Tire theft reported by Ellsworth Rondt in Ford car
Ellsworth Rondt told police yesterday that someone stole a new Diamond tire from the spare radio on the rear of his Ford. Investigators are making efforts to locate the missing tire and property.
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Ellsworth Rondt
How Doe THEY do It Nell Shipman and Bert Van Toyle
Nell Shipman and Bert Van Toyle star in a feature noted for a realistic earthquake scene that has audiences speculating if it is real. The Star Playhouse offers performances tonight at 7:30 and 9:10.
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Doe
Nell Shipman
Bert van Toyle
Meaniez
Girl From God
Star Playhouse
Illinois United Mine Workers open volatile state meeting
The Illinois United Mine Workers of America convened in Peoria amid a strike threat and a dispute with International President John J. Lewis. Delegates weigh abolishing the check or cocklot system, court actions, and Howatt's Kansas industrial court fight, while factions predict clashes on the floor and possible resolutions.
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United Preess
Peoria
International
Ilinois United Mine Workers of America
Illinois Organization
Court of Appeals
Wilnins
Howatt
Kansas
Andersons Under Care Of Big Doctors In DeKalb
S L Anderson a well known DeKalb physician consults Mayo Brothers in Roelves ter under the care of prominent doctors. A mayoral and Dr Judd consultation in DeKalb is to decide if an operation is needed. Anderson has been in Rochester a week and reports pain relief and weight gain, hoping to avoid surgery and continue recovering at home.
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S. L. Anderson
Mayo Brothers
Roelvester
DeKalb Quai
Judd
DeKalb Man Under Care After Operation
Fred McLean of Hast Lincoln Highway is in the DeKalb hospital under surgeons care after a non serious operation. He is resting, has many friends visiting, and hopes to return to work soon though another procedure may be needed this week.
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Dekalb
Fred MeLean
Lincoln Highway
Wo Clie
DeKalbman
McLean
Fred
Reach climax soon in Irish negotiations
London reports a key day in Irish talks with the Ulster cabinet to meet Premier Lloyd George on a proposed settlement. If Ulster delegates reject the compromise London plans to press ahead, possibly triggering the resignation of Lloyd George and a reshuffle of leadership.
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London
England
Lloyd George
Lio: George
Nell Shipman in The Dirt from God's Country at Stal Theatre
Last Times Tonight for Nell Shipman latest film The Dirt from God's Country shown at the Stal Theatre with local patrons urged to hurry to catch the feature before the house closes.
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Nell Shipman
God's Country
Stal Theatre
Stars Take the Stage in Princess Screen Snap Shots
Wallace Reid visits home with his mother while Priscilla Dean performs magic and Harold Lloyd acts with action words. Martha Mans Hield, Crane Wilbur, and Hoot Gibson lead stunts as other stars join the new feature on tonights program at the Princess.
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Priscilla Dean
Harold Lloyd
Martha Mans
Hield
Crane Wilbur
Hoot Gibson
Tonicht
Dance at Pellows Hall Thursday Night
Local social page announces a dance at Pellows Hall Thursday night with music and refreshments. Tickets available at the door. All members and guests invited.
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O. F
Vets Urged to Submit Details for Red Cross Help
World War veterans in Rockford and surrounding townships are urged to submit discharge papers marriage and birth certificates to Mrs S W Boardman for review by the Red Cross cleanup squad. The squad will be in Rockford until November 16 with hearings set for interim cases, aiming to aid needy ex servicemen before the board.
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S. W. Bosra
S. W. Boardman
American Red Cross
Rockford
DeKalp
Mit
On Ieicun Legion
Hirth
Han
Coffer Miller Players present Rivals at state teachers college
Three big numbers today report the Coffer Miller Players staged a matinee in DeKalb at the state teachers college showing The Rivals and announcing future performances The group is known to DeKalb residents and will present The Imaz- Taary Invalid in the evening Dr A W Taylor secretary of the SOM 1 work in one of the prominent denominations is slated to speak Monday evening on Germany from the Inside S S H Clark of the University of Chicago Public speaking Department will appear November 5 Professor Clark Reeds will interpret Galsworthy Strife in December
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Coffer Miller
State Teachers’ College
Mesn
DeKalb
A. W. Taylor
Germany
Insielh
S. H. Clark
Ani- Verety
Chicago
Ember 5
Clark Reeds
DeKalbpeare
Gals- Woth
Haish Expands Work Force For Winter Prep
Jacob Haish, longtime businessman and VeKatb backer, employs a sizable crew to remove screens and put storm doors for winter. Nine men haul materials from DeKalb to the old forge on Sixth Street, with work spanning a week and continuing through spring at north side properties.
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Jacob Haisi
Businées
VeKatb
DeKall
Sixth Street
Haish
Snow Blankets Lac du Flambeau Resort Area
Jes Broughton reports six inches of snow at Lac du Flambeau, a northern summer resort for DeKalb residents. Weather forecasts indicate unsettled conditions with periods of freezing rain and hail, as Minnesota football players faced indoor practice due to the snow.
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Jes Broughton
Lac du Flambeau
Aorthern
DeKalb
Midnesota
Brady to talk to show girl about murder
District Attorney Matthew Brady plans to question Rey Campbell a show girl in connection with the Arbuckle case. Brady seeks details of her friendship with Lowell Sherman who attended a party linked to the death of Virginia Rappe and the movements surrounding Roscoe Arbuckle.
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United Press
San Francisco
Calif
Rey Campbell
Matthew Brady
Arbuckle
Brady
Campbell
Lowell Sherman
Sherman
Virginia Rappe
Roscoe Arbuckle
Ostar
Clare Man Has Accident While at Repair Work
Chris Paulson of Clare slipped while repairing a building Saturday and fell, breaking both wrists. He is largely helpless in his arms and hands and will receive family care for several weeks after his World War service.
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Clare Man
Chris Paulson
Clare
Mr. Paulson
New Party Initiative Moves Forward in New York report
In New York on November 8, J A H Hopkins leads a 48 member committee departing for Washington to begin talks with liberal leaders. He plans a tour of 11 states to establish a new third party for the next congressional elections, with Illinois listed on the itinerary.
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Unitew Arene
New York
N. Y
J. A. H. Hopkins
Washington
Hopkins
Ilinois
Train Bandit Holds Up Passengers in Diner Diphtheria Continues
A Union Pacific train near American Falls was robbed by a bandit in the dining car late last night. Passengers reported jewelry stolen. details vary in morning editions. Diphtheria continues to rise in Illinois with 706 total cases, Chicago reporting 293. Scarlet fever 284, smallpox 15, typhoid/paralysis totals noted. Armistice Day hours at Union barber shops and community notices included. Masquerade Dance announced for Vikings Hall. Nelson's Orchestra listed for tonight.
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Illinois
Twin Falls
Idaho
Union Pacific
American Falls
United Press
Springfield
Department of Health
Chicago
Red Cross Drive Reported Plan for November Start
Chairman D A Leifheit announces a November 10 kickoff for the Red Cross drive in DeKalb. Workers aim to meet a $2,000 quota in one day with ward committees and school and factory teams mobilizing by 9 am Thursday. The drive may continue after Armistice Day if needed.
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D. A. Leifheit
Red Caross
American Red Cross
DeKalb
Leifheit
Senate approves tax revision bill lowering rates
United Press reports the senate passed the tax revision bill at 1:35 am by a 38 to 24 vote. The measure sets a $3,250,000,000 tax plan and heads to conference with the house on Thursday to resolve a 50 percent surtax. Administration and Republican leaders clash over keeping or reducing the surtax.
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United Presse
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Korea leader may be chosen to be premier
United Press reports Governor Monoru Sito of Korea emerged as a strong candidate for premier of Japan after the assassination of Premier Hara. He was summoned to the palace amid cabinet formation talks as mourners gathered to escort Hara’s body to Morioka for burial.
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Korea
iBy United Press
Tokio
Japan
Monoru Sito
Hara
Sito
Morioka
Firing Sparks Capital Battle Over Local Office Holder
Luther D. German, superintendent of the Springfield free employment bureau, was discharged at midnight by the state administrative office. James Lindsay named as his successor. German backed John G. Ogles in the last gubernatorial campaign. His supporters claim the dismissal stems from the administration Sullivan faction conflict and civil service status.
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Springfield
Luther . D. German
Free Employment Bureau
State
James Lindsay
John G. Oglesby
Sullivan Forces
Wilson showing solid recovery after setback
Washington November 8 1918 Former President Wilson has made a good recovery from his recent setback and probably will attend the services in honor of the unknown soldier at Arlington national cemetery on Armistice Day Rear Admiral Grayson reports today
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Wilson
Washington, D. C
Arlington National Cemetery
Grayson
The Girl from Gods Country on Nell Shipman Bear Act
You must see it Brownie the Nell Shipman bear and an unusual array of animal actors. The work will delight grown ups and children alike. Star playhouse tonight 7 30 and 9 10.
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Brownie
Nell Shipman
God's Country
Star Playhouse
Great Outdoor Film Lavender and Old Lace Tonight
From Myrtle Reed Princess tonight The Silver Bird airplane with Neil Shipman performs spectacular stunts in The position As housekeeper with Girl from Gods Country One girl Leona Jordan Shabbona specially built plane for this pic Grove Ill Care of E P Zuber Star Playhouse tonight 292
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Neil Shipman
God's Country
Leona Jordan
Shabbona
Pic Grove
Ill
E. P. Zuberture
Star Playhouse Tonight
William Bross Lloyd seeks Supreme Court review in conspiracy case
Springfield bulletin reports United Press that William Bross Lloyd, millionaire communist, and 17 others including Dr. O J Brown of DeKalb were convicted in Cook county for conspiring to overthrow the government. They were sentenced to jail with heavy fines and today asked Illinois Supreme Court to hear the case.
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Springfield
William Bross Lloyd
Cook County
O. J. Brown
DeKalb
Supreme Court of Finois
Lloyd
Poles Installed For Sycamore High Line Beginning
DeKalb Sycamore Electric Company received four carloads of new poles last week marking the start of a high tension line to Sycamore. The line will run parallel to the Western railroad right of way and improve service. A new turbine arrived and will be installed. weather permitting the pole setting and remaining work should proceed without delay.
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Sycamore
DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Company
Rear Western Railroad
County Text Industries
Quick Trial pushed in Kennedy murder case
Efforts to speed an immediate trial or win release for Madelynn Obenchain, charged with the Kennedy murder, began today in Los Angeles. Attorneys for Arthur J. Burch, also held for the same homicide, expect Obenchain’s acquittal would sway a favorable verdict for Burch whose insanity plea was denied by Judge Reeve yesterday.
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United Kesey
Los Angeles
Calif
Madelynn Obenchain
J. B. Kennedy
Arthur J. Burch
Kennedy
Obenchain
Burch
Reeve
DeKalb Forms Boy Scout Council to Boost Work
A special committee in DeKalb selected a council to direct Boy Scout activities and expand the program. Ernest G. Clark led the group with 30 named members including C. W. Whitten, Frank Greenaway, and J. B. Linnstrom. Frank Osher was chairman of the organizing meeting. A. C. Spickerman acted as secretary.
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DeKalb
Frank Osher
Meing
A. C. Spickerman
Peggy Joyce and Her Husband Settle Today
Peggy Hopkins Joyce and her third husband J Stanley Joyce reached a settlement in Chicago on November 8. Peggy returns 440000 in real estate and jewelry for 80000 in cash as the divorce hearing proceeds.
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United Press
Chicago, Ill
Peggy Hopkins Joyce
Follies Beauty
J. Stanley Joyce
Peggy
Joyce
Train Robbery Blitz Near Paxton Shocks Illinois
Six robbers using a vast arsenal derailed the Chicago and New Orleans train near Paxton Illinois. They dynamited the mail car set sacks alight and escaped in a high powered car after a 45 minute gun battle injuring several crew and passengers. Estimates of loot range from thousands to a million dollars with authorities unsure of the final haul.
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United Press
Mattoon, Ill
New Orleans
U Nois Central
Paxton
Here
Adolph Germein
Chicago
Jack Fogarty
Fogarty
Engineer Fogarty
Arthur Noonan
Porter
W. F. Bangs
Benjamin Banagetti
Eden Washer Demonstration All Week at Electric Co Office
The Eden Washer with a sediment zone will be shown this week at the Electric Company's South Third street office. Over 300 Eden machines are in use in DeKalb, with a sale price back to prewar levels at 109.75. A few months ago it sold for 160. Visit for easy terms. sales floor open Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
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Electric Company
South Third Street
DeKalb
Music Numbers in Princess Orchestra Show
The Princess orchestra performed pieces including Lavender and Old Lace, Ben Bolt, Silver Threads Among the Gold, Just A Wearying For You, Hortense and other selections. The program highlighted familiar melodies that complemented the show.
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Princess Orchestra
Ben Bolt
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Miners of Illinois
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Farrington
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Borchester
Wallace Reid
Jacgol Haish
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Show Girl
All Union
Vikings Hall
Prin Nelson
RED Cross Drive Soon
Myrtle Reed
Princess Tonight
Bulletin
Comittee
Peggy Joyce
Crooks
Eden
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