Germany pledges guarantees to international tribunal plan
Berlin signals willingness to offer guarantees to an international tribunal to ease France's security fears. Thermann says Germany seeks peaceful Ruhr governance and opposes renewed occupation threats, noting factories are convert ed to peacetime use and armament largely eliminated. He downplays Ludendorff's influence, comparing him to a now powerless symbol amid a military clique.
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Ity
Itves
Washington, D. C
Germany
France
Rhine
Freiherr
Edmund von Tiermann
Ruhr
Thermann
Briand
George Bernhard
Ve Zeitung
Berlin
Thermans Sai
Byland
Haish Avenue Sewer Work Not Yet Started
Charles E. Hughes of Rockford, awarded the Haish avenue sewer contract, has not begun the job. Officials fear weather may delay work this fall, despite residents wishing for progress this autumn.
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Haish Avenue
Charles E. Hughes
Rockford
Genoa
Hughes
Terror Reign Begins in Belfast as Home Rule Powers Take Effect
A violent mob scene erupts in Belfast as Ulster government takes home rule powers. Snipers fire from rooftops, pedestrians are injured or killed, and curfew may be imposed as gang violence escalates amid renewed riots following weeks of quiet. The report notes widespread chaos and militarylike activity across districts.
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United
Belfast
Ireland
Ulster
Stret
York Street
Diphtheria Prevalence and Prevention in Illinois
The Illinois Health News warns diphtheria remains a serious problem despite antitoxin and immunization advances. Through October 1 this year Illinois reported over 1,200 cases, with more deaths than in recent years, due to delayed antitoxin use, unvaccinated close contacts, and carrier spread.
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DeKalb
Illinois Health News
State Department of Public Health
Cities vie for seat of new federal court in Illinois
Judge Adam Olife of Illinois is expected to head the new northern district court as lawmakers prepare a bill to add a federal judge. Elgin is a leading candidate with other cities likely to bid for the honor. Senators McCormick and McKinley will oversee appointments and may base picks on downstate experience. The measure could end redistricting plans for federal districts in Illinois. The proposal advances in the Senate and may affect existing house efforts.
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Adam Olife
S .More
Neorthern
Ilinois
Elgin
Mlinois
McCormick
McKinley
Downstate
Linois
Senate
Minois
House
Cannon and Dennison
Britain halts recruiting of seamen today
Britain suspends ordinary seamen recruitment in a government order while allowing special classes to be recruited. The Admiralty issued the directive with no explanation, and the War Office reports the total British army strength at 117000, including the Indian army and 1000 wounded veterans being demobilized.
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Tyree
London
England
Britain
Admiralty
War Office
No Thanksgiving Holiday at Colleges
The notice laments that colleges abandon the Thanksgiving vacation, offering only a single day off and leaving students far from home. It also promotes a Thanksgiving dinner for one dollar at The Bell Restaurant, featuring roast turkey with sides and pies.
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the Bell Restaurant
Burch Case Goes To Trial In Beverly Glen Murder
Arthur Burch stands trial for the midnight murder of J Kennedy on Beverly Glen steps. Father Rev William Burch, from Evanston, aids his son amid defense delays and courtroom rulings by Judge Sidney M Reeve. Madelyn Obenchain sought separate trial claims as proceedings began.
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United
Los Angeles
Calif
Arthur Burch
J. B. Kennedy
Beverly Glen
Madelyn Obenchain
William Burch
Evanston, Ill
Burch
John Belton Kennedy
Sidney M. Reeve
LeCompte Davis
Madalynn Obenchain
Madalyon
Legion Boys Go to Church Coming Sunday
American Legion members will attend 10 o clock services at St Marys church next Sunday as an annual observance. Commander H B Goodison announced the plan to meet by 9 30 Sunday morning and to rotate churches alphabetically for the yearly event.
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American Legion
St. Marys Church
H. B. Goodison
Legionnaires
Goodison
Legion
Three Cars Derail Near Rochelle Delaying Night Trains
Three freight cars derailed on a westbound merchandise train at the Rochelle crossing last night. The incident caused significant train delays and damaged the crossing right of way and the interlocking plant at the crossing to some extent.
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Rochelle
Special Musical Numbers on the Princess Programme
Special musical numbers tonight include Encour agement A Dream and Mary O Brien performed on the Princess programme showcasing vocal and instrumental acts.
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Tonight
Mary, O'Brien
DeKalb Relief Council Plans $6000 Drive for Winter Aid
The DeKalb Relief Council met at the Vassau Swiss rooms to plan a citywide campaign during December 11 and 17 to raise $6000. The drive aims to cover destitution and want this winter with a campaign of education and canvassing to touch financially able residents. A skeleton organizational plan was outlined and several sessions will follow to handle duties and logistics.
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DeKalb Relief Council
Vassau
Mtowas
Kiwanis Club Gathering Hosts Poet James McArthur
Kiwanis 4T Weekly Feast featured a talk by Arthur McArthur about James Whitcomb Riley. Guests enjoyed chicken pot pie after the Ladies meeting and heard recollections of the Hoosier poet, described as the people’s poet, with vivid accounts of his life and works.
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Kiwanis Club
James
ArtieArthur
McArthur
Rotary Club Feeds Newsboys Tonight in DeKalb
Rotary Club members and their manager will host a 6:50 dinner at the Congregational church for DeKalb newsboys. Afterward, news carriers will attend a theatre party at the Star as part of ongoingRotarians efforts for the boys welfare.
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Rotary Club
Congregational Church
Ews
DeKalb
The
Star
Rotarians
Te City
Complaint Over Boys Throwing Rocks at House
John Duff filed a police complaint about school boys throwing stones and snowballs at his home causing a disturbance. Police investigated and warned that if the behavior continues some youths may face court actions before Judge V. A. Glidden. Residents of South Seventh Street reported noise and urged precautions.
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John Duff
V. A. ‘Glidden
South Seventh Street
Police Find a Car Without Lights
Following a report of an abandoned automobile on South Ninth street near Prospect police investigated and took the car into custody for owner retrieval. Little Bobbie McCann required stitches after a tin can struck his face during play, but he is recovering and attending a play today. Thanksgiving turkey dinners offered at Hotel De Kalb for one dollar per plate with reservations by Wednesday. Knights of Columbus host Old Time Dance at K. of C. Hall Friday November 25. Tonight’s program continues at Oda Fellows theatre with Princess Wednesday.
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Bobbie M’cann
Bobbie McCann
Babel McCann
South Ninth Street
Prospect
Oda Fellows Theatre
Cooper Rejoinder to Senator Sparks Farm Bureau Drive
C. J. Cooper of Winds, in New Hampshire, oversees Merrimack County Farm Bureau membership efforts. He charges Senator George H. Moses with “bank” rhetoric and defends dairy farmers during a packed meeting, urging federal action to save New England dairy.
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C. J. Cooper
Sycamore
New England
Mr. Cooper
New Hampshire
American Farm Bureau
Winds
Merrimack County
Farm Bureau
George H. Moses
Senate
Palm Beach
Senator Moses
Cooper
Congressional Record
American Farm Bureau Federation
Plan Drive to Enforce Liquor Laws
Prohibition drives began in two wet states with Commissioner Haynes initiating pattern. Carl A. Gregory of Lovington Illinois is named to lead Illinois field service to purge the state. Officials also move to revoke permits of many breweries for near beer production while medicinal beer remains unaffected. President Harding will receive Treasury Secretary Mellon’s recommendation on the anti beer bill.
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United Ressshington
D. C
Haynes
Carl A. Gregory
Lovington
Ill
Illinois
Washington, D. C
Prohibition
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Harding
Witness collapses in French Bluebeard trial testimony
In Paris on November 22 Mile Soglot fainted in the witness box after a ferocious glance from Bluebeard Landru during his trial for murdering 10 of his 285 fiancés. Court was suspended as restoratives revived her. Mile Falue, another alleged sweetheart, collapsed yesterday while testifying.
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Unie Ipessy
Paris
France
Bluebeard Landru
Fernando Soglot
Mile. Soglot
Bluebeard
Mile
Falue
Debs Remains in Atlanta Jail Through Thanksgiving
United Press reports Eugene V. Debs will likely spend Thanksgiving in the Atlanta prison as Attorney General Daugherty notes no immediate presidential action on the case. President Harding has approved some Thanksgiving pardons but not for Debs.
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Debs
Atlanta
United Presser
Washington, D. C
Eugene V. Debs
Daugherty
Harding
Lecture on Making Americans by Boy Scout Method
An illustrated lecture on Making Americans by the Boy Scout Method will be given tomorrow at eight o'clock in the L. D. 5 church at South Seventh and Prospect streets. The event is free to all, with a collection to be taken.
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Boy Scouts of
Our City
South Seventh
Prospect Streets
Four Americans Kidnapped in Chihuahua by Unknown Suspects
Four Americans, two women, were kidnapped and held for two hours in Chihuahua, Mexico, last night. The American consul in Mexico City reported the incident to the U.S. State Department.
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Washington, D. C
Chihuahua
Mexico City
State Department
United States Near Binding Accord on Far East and Pacific
The United States plans a binding pact with pane limitation powers on Far Eastern and Pacific affairs, possibly as a treaty. A conference resolution drafted by Elihu Root on China forms the basis, with committees to review details. Progress on naval armament shows agreement in principle on reductions, while land arms limits remain uncertain.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Elihu Root
China
America
Elihu Rooth
Hughes, Balfour
Kato
Shand
Briand
Washington
Germany
Armed Far
Underwood
Plague of tuberculosis urged as preventable menace
A DeKalb County article frames tuberculosis as a monster threatening all, citing 26,000 deaths and 260 maimings in the county last year, with $369,840 in property losses. It promotes prevention through home and school health education, air-filled classrooms, and the tuberculin association driven by Christmas Seals and health bonds.
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DeKalb County
State Department of Public Health
The
Tuberculosis Association
Charges Against Fatty In Trial Today
In San Francisco on November 22 charges against Roscoe Arbuckle for manslaughter will be reviewed at today’s trial session. Oscar Nogard, a studio watchman, is the chief witness. Prosecution of Mrs Bambinio Delmont on a bigamy charge is not pressed to hinder Arbuckle defense claiming Virginia Rappe’s conduct.
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Es Unites Resa
San Francisco
Calif
Roscoe Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
Culver City
Arbuckle
Iria
Manslsuchster
Oscar Nogard
Madera County
Bambinio Delmont
Arburk
al Semnacher
Miss Rappe
Carlson to Sing at Thanksgiving Service
Herbert Carlson will perform a solo at the annual Thanksgiving service at First Lutheran church on Thursday morning. He will sing Teach Us to Pray, a number chosen for the occasion and noted for its beauty.
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First Lutheran
Herbert Carlson
Two Special Items For Next Saturday At Johnsons
Johnson’s Butterscotch features two special items for next Saturday. Each square wrapped clean priced at 39c. Men can redeem ten United Cigny Co certificates with each one dollar purchase of cigars tobacco pipes cigarette sel or other smoke accessories. Thanksgiving Hotel DeKalb phone 759.
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Johnson
United Cigny Co
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Princess
Relief Council
Riley
Hotel de- Kalb
Knights of Columbus
K. of C. Hall
Pacific
Fatty
Carlson
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