Robbery on Transcontinental Mail Car Shocks City
Federal authorities today arrested Meart Phillips in Omaha for a bold heist on a fast transcontinental passenger car. A group of three men reportedly seized ten registered mail pouches containing about $20,000 in cash, stamps, and bonds, with one suspect captured while exiting the scene near work. Detectives continue tracing accomplices as officials estimate losses and await final tallies.
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Victim Rested in Community Funeral Service
A large gathering in a local church honored Mrs. Ida Severson at her funeral. The service included family speakers and a procession of six bearers, with interment at Mound Rest Cemetery. She was born March 20, 1887, married in 1910, and survived by her four children, a sister, and a brother.
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Oliver
A. Laersen
Sylvia Larson
Wywo
Me H. Smith
Cotta
Geore
Cavelita
Merce
Renhen Arson
Force of recruiters leaves town for Dixon
A unit of recruiters who had been in town since Armistice Day under Lt. Vance departed for Dixon to continue recruiting for the army. During the visit six men enlisted for service, with most enlistees heading to training in preferred branches or schools. The weather section notes Ammon spent tonight and Tuesday with his mother.
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Dixon
Army
Janey
Ammon
Perature
Reds Crush White Army in Crimea and Crimea War Dispatches
Moscow reports General Wrangel's forces in the Crimea have been wiped out as Soviet troops advance toward the Ukraine. A Constantinople dispatch notes heavy fighting at Sebastopol with Bolshevik forces advancing, claiming thousands of casualties on both sides and the fall of the White defense lines. London reports Sebastopol remains under Wrangel while evacuation rumors circulate. Also noted are social items: Herbert Kaessar family visiting Chicago and Williate Kilmer—also in Chicago.
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Russia
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Ukraine
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Turkey
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Black Sea
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England
British Foreign Office
Jitney Driver Killed by Passenger in City Street
In Kansas City Missouri a jitney driver was shot to death by a passenger during a traffic jam on truss street corner DS Mille. Dewey Mor Jitmey river was arrested after the shooting. Morgan owned multiple jitneys and livery meters. Miller drove one of the cars for Morgan at night.
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Gesih
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Nessencer
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Beck Miler
Ca Sun
Miller
Coal cost debate prompts price adjustment claim
Coal dealers say the figure of a cent per pound is too high and press for about half a cent per pound. They argue that most coal should cost around 10 to 12 cents per pound in fact, with a half cent per pound closer to reality.
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Chronicle
Legion Appeals to Faithful Hundreds at First Baptist
A delegation of about a couple hundred American Legion members attended the Sunday morning service at First Baptist Church. Rev. W. R. Yard delivered an inspiring address. the auxiliary was present and the audience filled the church. Prayer was offered by Rev. Bass and the choir presented a special number.
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First Baptist Church
W. R. Yard
Bass
Arguments Move Ahead in Berger Case
The Supreme Court advances the appeal of L L Berger, Milwaukee social leader, from a conviction in the Ute Hower Court on charges linked to the Espionage Act. Arguments were set after cases were assigned for Monday, December 6.
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Supreme Court
Aes L. Berzer
Milwaukee Socift
Ute. Hower Court
Kirkland Man Injured In Rockford Friday
A Kirkland man R M Ross was injured in Rockford Friday when a controller box on a street caught fire. He leaped off before the car stopped, suffering a bruised hip and elbow and was not seriously injured.
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Rockford Street
R. M. Ross
Kirkland
Second Street Crossing Blocked For Repairs Again
The Second Street crossing is blocked for most of the day as a section crew from the North Western railroad repairs deteriorated planking. High traffic wears the lumber quickly. When this work finishes, repairs on other crossings in bad condition will commence.
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North Western Railroad
Masons Plan Large Evening Lodge Meeting
A special meeting of the Masonic Blue Lodge is scheduled for 7:00 PM to consider the third degree for two candidates. A large town attendance is expected and a smoker with lunch will follow the session.
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Masonic Blue Lodge
Local Woman Taken to Chicago for Operation
Mrs. Frank Balthis of Normal Road was taken to Chicago on the early morning train today to undergo an operation. She has been quite ill for the past few days and the operation is thought to be the only thing that can restore her health.
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Frank Balthis
Normal Road
Chicago
Right to Love at Princess Playhouse Tonight
The Princess Playhouse presents The Right to Love by George Fitzmaurice photoplay productions featuring Mae Murray and David Powell with a strong supporting cast. Also on the bill are Topics of the Day and the comedy Are Honeymooners Happy. Music by the Princess Trio.
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Princess Playhouse
George Fitzmaurice
Photopia
Mae Murray
David Powell
Princess Trio
Wave of robberies shocks town in two days
Police report three robberies in two days across the area with break ins at a bank and a shop. Suspects battered doors, escaped with small sums and valuables, while police traced a lost box containing papers to Cres ton and noted a parked car scene near Somonauk.
Shipwrecked on the Lakes IX Great Storm
A dramatic report details a shipwreck during a great storm northeast of Whitefish Bas Tie Wie Wit 2oer. Communications to Capten Sree Perhee indicate calls for crew shelter and potential abort signals amid survivors.
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Accordier
Perhee
Borbes
Gove
Hunters Rally After Rabbits After First Snow
With the first real snow of the season a large number of hunters went out early seeking rabbits. The tracks of the rabbits are plentiful this year and help locate them, making hunting easier and less tiring.
Girl Bride Is Ordered Back To School Desk
Mrs Clyde Billington a 15 year old Rockwood resident was ordered to return to school under state law requiring attendance until the eighth grade completed She will turn 16 next April and was married last July in Benton Arkansas area by United Press.
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United Press
Benton
Clyde Billington
Rockwood
Here
Convention in Session Again at the Capital
The constitutional convention resumed work in Springfield on November 15 to review revenue taxation and finance provisions of the new charter. Officials hope to finish these articles by week’s end with initiative and referendum set for discussion next.
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United Press
Springfield
Constitutional Convention
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