16 Nov 1920
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1920
Page
1
A confused public notice describes multiple poisoning incidents affecting girls, with scattered OCR fragments naming suspects and locations. Readers are urged to remain vigilant as authorities investigate possible tainted food or water sources. The legible pieces mention cemetery, meet events, and possible community-wide concern around contamination.
A new train schedule is in effect causing confusion among riders. The revised times include morning departures at 5:04, 6:25, 8:05, 8:41, and several others with Sunday exceptions. Southbound and westbound times are listed with varying Sunday rules and late night departures.
The live stock market shows a demoralized tenor with buyers uncertain and prices uneven. Cattle actions reflect widespread weakness while some grades hold near prior levels. the market remains unsettled as sellers lean toward firm offers and buyers hesitate.
Reports say turkeys will be cheaper as farmers adjust prices. Cobblers and dealers note tight supply. Snow possible in the afternoon with colder air for the evening. Temperature expected to be moderate. Armory hosts a hospital benefit club dance Tuesday night with good music and a grand, splendid time.
Farmers pooled wool in carloads for Chicago storage as sellers resist depressed prices. Dealers report the wool market weakest in years with a large surplus and foreign buyers offering much less. Brewers curb product sales awaiting better prices and demand shifts impact coal markets.
Plans for the coming basketball season are under way with Germantown and other local high schools preparing schedules and conferences. The Jollet team appears weak, while the local school is expected to field a strong lineup, promising a competitive season.
The Preac Tire and Rubber Co. building in Sycamore is rented by Marvel Rubber Co. of Chicago. Local investors from Boone Tire and Rubber Co. expect income from the property as the rival firm plans to begin production soon, though the start date is not yet known.
Three men were traced from a train by kidnappers. An English officer among them is believed to have sat on a court martial that sentenced Terence MacSwiney to jail for sedition. Sinn Fein court reportedly declared all involved in his imprisonment would be sentenced and penalties exacted.
Bank thieves tried to break into Pirot State Bank in Maple Park last evening. They entered via a west window bars, used hammers to batter walls, and fled after failing to reach the safe. Sweaters of employees were stolen. no other valuables recovered. The incident resembles a prior Esmond entry attempt with similar methods.
Rome reports Gabriel d Annunzio is busy across land and sea today. He furiously directed planes from Pt Dupont on the Dalmatian coast urging the population to repudiate the Yugoslav agreement on the Adriatic question. He boarded the cruiser Multo to meet Admiral Millo off the coast amid suspected Russia talks. Troops in Russak have reportedly withdrawn to Fiume.
Mauriel MacSwiney widow of Cork’s late lord mayor has a passport for travel to the United States. She will sail on the Celtic on November 24, per a cablegram to the American commission on Ireland.
President Ted Herding enjoyed comforts in Brownsville Texas on a Texas vacation day. He plans to stay at the town house of Arternes Creager Browns ville attorney who arranged the Point Isabel feature leading to the escape of Harding and his party after a storm. A call from Governor Hebbt of Texas was expected today with reports Creager may be named ambassador to Mexico City.
In Baldwinsville near Syracuse New York authorities found nine skeletons buried just under earth in a cedar today. They sparked “murder mystery” talk but officials said the remains likely belong to victims of a 1967 blaze.
Reports from Constantinople say General Wrangel and 39 1h troops fled Sebastopol as the city was evacuated amid demoralization. Refugees overwhelmed ships at anchor, with American destroyers and Red Cross aiding evacuation. Soviet forces claim Crimean victories and occupation of the peninsula.
Friends of Mrs. N. Sawyer look forward to her return tomorrow afternoon after several weeks at Hinsdale sanitarium. She has been confined due to serious trouble but is much improved now.
New York November 16 reports describes a fire at an eastern stable where thirty two thoroughbred horses were saved from the blaze. Chronicle want ads note results today.
W. G. Eckhardt leads a 17 member committee planning a cooperative wheat combine to control domestic and export markets. The plan, modeled after California Citrus Growers, seeks California law footing and may include government as ex officio member to ease anti trust concerns and deter DOJ action.
The war department will establish an air unit at the University of Mir Roi s in conjunction with military work. The five planned units will offer piloting and observation training led by experienced officers. Equipment such as planes and hangars will be supplied by the government with practical work likely at Chanute Field nearby.
Omaha officials believe the mail car robbery on a transcontinental passenger train Sunday yielded more than $20,000 in cash and bonds. Merle Phillips, 20, allegedly aided by two boys, remains at large as postal authorities continue the search.
The Elgin Masonic Association building in downtown Elgin burned to the ground at four this morning. Loss estimated at upwards of 75000. First floor housed the Temple Theatre. Seven Masonic societies used the second floor lodge rooms.
Corning New York November 16 police chief Charlie Hammer confronted desperado Vern Gore as officers entered a house. A three hour standoff featured wit between the bandit and the chief before Hammer seized Gore and placed him under arrest.
United Press reports Cureo Texas sent a bronze Cenro turkey to President Wilson for Thanksgiving. The bird, the largest of 75,000 turkeys paraded in Cuero, was modeled after the White House and selected for the president.
United Press dispatches report Greece's national election resulted in Venizelos defeat and King Constantine poised to return. Rioting left two policemen dead as factions clashed. Rhallis refused to form a new cabinet. Gournaris possibly to assume. Britain and France may curb effects via the Bank of Greece. Frank Quarnstrom visits Redford.
The Illinois state highway division announced the Lincoln Highway will open from Chicago to Clinton, Iowa within 30 days with a mix of brick, concrete, bituminous macadam, and gravel where noted. Nearly 51 miles have been completed this year, with further gaps and ongoing contracts along the Dixie, National Old Trails, and Chicago St. Louis routes affected by material embargoes and transport holds.
Springfield dispatch reports Central Illinois farmers face a shucking labor shortage as demand for corn huskers outstrips supply. Wages of five to seven cents per bushel push farmers to offer low pay, slowing harvest and risking grain lying in fields through winter. Fast workers can shell 86 to 1 bushels daily, but few are willing to work at the minimum.
Sheriff Decker assigns extra deputies to patrol highways at night following reports of highwaymen. Several specials have been appointed in the county and will conduct sharp road watch for the criminals.
Washington November 16 Frank D Richardson internal revenue agent on special duty in Chicago will take charge supervising federal prohibition agents of the central states with Chicago as his headquarters today He succeeds Major A C Dalerymple who resigned
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