Newsies Night Of Rotary Fun At Congregational Hall
Newsies celebrate boys night with a turkey dinner at the Congregational chapel and a Star theatre showing. Rotary club hosts led by Bill Wirtz share memories of first paper route as Mabel McCann and Gertrude Condon supervise the kids who sing, joke, and enjoy the film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Rotary
Congregational Chapel
Star Movie Palace
Rotary Club
Reg’ Rians
Bill Wirtz
Mabel McCann
Gertrude Condon
Star Theatre
Ceremony of Armistice Day Pictured in Washington
Miss Bertha Armlin and Miss Bess Howland recount Armistice Day ceremonies in Washington with vivid detail. The Unknown Soldier lay in state in the Capitol rotunda, wreaths from states and organizations adorned the bier, Taps played by a Marine Band member moved attendees, and long lines kept doors open overnight. The funeral procession to Arlington featured President and Pershing, various veteran and civic groups, and a somber, orderly atmosphere captured by observers.
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Washington, D. C
Bertha Armlin
BekKatbh
Bess Howland
Miss Armlin
Ted
Howland
Chronicle
Washington
Senate
Marine Band
DeKalb Eyeing Airship Route to Chicago Omaha Line
DeKalb civic groups push to place a station on a proposed Chicago to Omaha airship service. H S Dorr of Curtiss now negotiates with Aurora and Geneva for landing sites as part of the American Airways plan to begin June 1, 1922, carrying mail and passengers. Routes target Chicago Geneva Dixon Cedar Rapids Newton Grinnell Adell Atlantic Omaha and Chicago Aurora Davenport Muscatine Oskaloosa Greenfield Omaha with fair grounds offered for landing at Aurora.
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DeKalb
Chamber of Commerce, Club, Kiwanis
Rotary
Chicago
H. S. Dorr
Curtiss Iown Aircraft Corporation
Omaha
Dorr
Aurora Chamber of Commerce
American Airways Company
Carr
Mail
Aurora
Geneva
Clifford Trimble
Northerlinois Fair and Exposition
Aurore
Dixon
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
Newton
Grinnel
Adell
Atlantic
Davenport
Muscatine
Oskaloosa
Indianapolis
Greenfield
Iowa
Des Moines
Little Dan Nevins Undergoes Tonsil Operation
Dan Nevins, young son of Mrs Inezeving, underwent a throat operation this morning. He disliked bedtime after the procedure, but the doctor expects him to be around the house again in a day or two.
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Dan Nevins
America's Death Defying Hero Charles Hutchison
Charles Hutchison, famed stunt performer, stars in a Friday star program highlighting his perilous acts and daring feats as crowds gather to witness his death defying displays.
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America
Charles Hutchison
Salvation Army Advisory Board in DeKalb Thanks for 1921 Minors Home Service Gift
The DeKalb Salvation Army Advisory Board received a thank you note with a receipt for 3472.75 for the 1921 Minors Home Service campaign. G Anderson signs the letter, expressing sincere gratitude and promising continued assistance to those in need.
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Salvation Army Advisory Board of
DeKalb
DeKalb Township
Salvation Army
G. Anderson
Britain to cut more navy personnel in retrenchment
London reports plan a further naval retrenchment by the British government. Proposed measures include demoting 60 captains and 240 commanders, many of whom had been promoted during the war. The move accompanies a broader shift away from the Anglo Japanese alliance, deemed harmful to security and British interests.
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United Press
London
England
Esq
Northcliffe
China
Auto Catches Fire Leaving Quinn Garage
An automobile owned by Charles Woodruff caught fire as it left the Quinn garage yesterday afternoon. The blaze was extinguished quickly with the help of Mae Place's employer and chemicals, causing little damage to the car. Turkey Dinner, $1.00 offered by The Bell Restaurant for Thanksgiving, including roast turkey with sides and pies.
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Charles Woodruff
Mae Place
the Bell Restaurant
Team Santchi heralds star on BITS OF EVERY THING show
World famed star of The Spoil ers, Team Santchi, appears on the BITS OF EVERY THING programme broadcast from Star. The segment spotlights the performer and project, drawing attention to the star’s career and the program’s lineup.
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the Star
Congress Would End Session After Tax Bill Vote
Congress expects to finish the current session with the tax measure vote and handle unresolved items. A Newberry case decision, bonus legislation, and railroad debt refunds are among looming post holiday actions. Farm bloc measures and administration acts including treaties, veterans bureau, immigration limits, and trucking/shipping appropriations also mark the final agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C
Congress
Harding
Senate
Ah Weber
Fordney
Smetsle
Senate Finance Committee
Newberry
Sonus
House
Ranan Canal
Department of Public Welfare
Washington
Shipping Board
Miller Makes Good Showing In His Office
Springfield HL Nov. 23 United Press states State Treasurer Edward Miller of East St. Louis shows interest earnings for the first ten months of his term at about double the return of predecessors Fred Sterling and Len Small. Taxpayers received 6922 dollars in that period, versus Sterling’s 997000 over two years and Small’s 450000, with Miller likely having more funds to loan.
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United Press
Springfield
Edward Miller
East St. Louis
Fred Sterling
Rockford
Len Small
Kankakee
Miller
Sterling
Thanksgiving Service At First Lutheran Church DeKalb
Lutherans from DeKalb unite for a one hour Thanksgiving service tomorrow from 10 to 11 at the First Lutheran church. Rev F M Webster of the First Congregational church will speak on Nothing Safe But the Church and Arbert Carlson will sing Teach Us to Pray. The church is expected to be filled to capacity.
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Ches
DeKalb
First Lutheran Church
F. M. Webster
First Congregational Church
Arbert Carlson
Crib Tourney Captains Meet At Elks Club Tonight
Cribbage play in city fraternal lodge tournaments starts Tuesday night December 6. Committees from Elks Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows Vikings American Legion and Knights of Columbus meet at the Elks club at eight to settle details as nine games are expected with six teams ready.
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Odd Fellows, Vikings
American Legion
Knights of Columbus
Fatty Arbuckle Trial Sees New Evidence Against Accuser
In San Francisco on November 23, defense attorney and medical witnesses testified that Virginia Rappe denied injuries and showed no signs of violence, while Roscoe Arbuckle's potential personal testimony stirred courtroom interest ahead of the manslaughter trial. The physician Dr Kaarboe said Rappe reported no injury and appeared intoxicated, with no bodily marks found, and director Fred Fishbeck described her lack of pain as he examined her.
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ABS Ute
San Francisco
Cal
Rescoe Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
K. Kaarboe
Miss Rappe
Arbuckle
Fred Fishbeck
Roscoe Arbuckle
Scout Work Committee to Meet Tuesday Evening
Announcement states the finding committee on Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters will meet Tuesday evening at Dr H Clay Schrecks offices. The group seeks interested individuals to take official roles as Scout work progresses toward first class readiness within a month. Also notes visitors Mr and Mrs Jesse Wallis of Hinsdale staying with Mrs George Rundle for a week and a dance at Odd Fellows hall Wednesday night.
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H. Clay Schreck
Jesse Wallis
Hinsdale
Mr. Wallis
George Rundle
Dance Friday Night at K of C Hall
Friday night dance announced for November 25th at K P of C Hall features good music and all welcome with admission set at 55 cents.
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K. of C. Hall
Martin Mihm Loses Faith in Human Race Over Mud Help
Martin Mihm, who cleared fall mud from South Fourth Street road and aided stranded autos without charge, found his barn damaged by a thief who harnessed a team to pull an auto and left the harness and whiffle trees broken. Mihm laments such acts erode his faith in people and says he will hesitate to help others in need.
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South Fourth Street
Martin Mihm
Mihm
Francis Duff Fined $100 After Disorderly Court Hearing
Francis Duff known as a troublemaker with police, faced charges of disorderly conduct drunkenness and obscene language. Judge Glidden fined him 100 dollars plus costs after a brief hearing. Duff claimed he had been drinking jamada ginger and cider but denied being drunk at arrest. He was remanded to serve the winter in Sycamore and likely to be sent to the county seat to pay the fine.
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Francis Duff
Will
Sycamore
Duff
Glidden
Little Boy in Accident at Home on Tuesday
Harold Cook, five, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Cook, fell from a second story porch at the family home Tuesday. The physician found no broken bones or serious injuries, and the boy is expected to recover after a fall of about 18 feet, landing on his side.
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Harold
B. C. Cook
Cook Home
Wlomer
Thanksgiving Services at Swedish Mission Church
Special Thanksgiving services will be held tomorrow night at 7 45 in the Swedish Mission church on Seventh and North streets Pastor Rev Emil G Winstedt will preach a sermon in Swedish and special music has been arranged Members of the church and friends are invited to attend
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Swedish Mission Church
Seventh
North Streets
Emil G. Winstedt
Packers Follow Lead in Wage Cuts Across Plants
Wilson and Cudahy Packing Co and other large packers cut wages by 30 to 70 cents an hour after talks with company unions. The agreement follows similar reductions by rival firms as the industry adjusts to conditions.
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United Press
Chicago
Ill
Wilson & Co
Cudahy Packing Company
Bits of Everything program teased for Star next Friday
The Star promotes a community event titled Bits of Everything aimed at all ages from 7 to 21 and 21 to 90, inviting boys and ladies to attend next Friday for a varied program.
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Star
No plenary meeting today at arms conference
United Press reports Japan partly retreats from insistence on a 10 percent capital ship tonnage rise. Admiral Kato expected to announce the decision at the naval armament committee. Harding signs Campbell-Willis beer bill ending medicinal beer production.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Japan
Naval Armament Committee
Baron Kato
Harding
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
United States
Great Britain
Unearth Plot to Rob Rifles from England
London officials disclose a plot to steal government munitions from barracks around London. Six civilians and four soldiers were arrested as Scotland Yard guards the case. Authorities say six machine guns and 18 rifles stolen from barracks were found hidden in homes of Roger Casement Sinn Fein club members.
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London
England
Scotland Yard
Roger Casement
Sinn Fein Club
Civil suits to be filed about interest fund
United Press reports in Springfield that civil suits against former treasurers to recover interest money held by them will likely be filed no sooner than Saturday. Attorney General Edward J. Brundage and aides are reviewing evidence to prepare the filings.
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United Press
Springfield
Navy
Edward J. Brundage
Country roads in soft, muddy condition warn drivers
Rain has made country roads very soft and miry near the area. Vehicles struggle as cars become stuck. calls for help to pull others out increase while farmers are urged to use horse teams. Caution urges motorists to stay on cement highways due to thawed ground.
M'Arthur Visits DeKalb High School Fore noon
Arthur McArthur, principal speaker at a Kiwanis club meeting, spent the forenoon at DeKalb Township high school. He traveled from Indiana and was a close friend of James Whitcomb Riley. He entertained students and faculty with stories during his brief visit.
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Arthur McArthur
Kiwanis Club
DeKalb Township
McArthur
Indiana
James Whitcomb Riley
Two Speeie Items For Next Saturday Dance
Old Time Dance under the Knights of Columbus at the K of C Hall Friday November 25. Admission 55 cents per couple.
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The
Knights of Columbus
K. of C. Hall
Bits of Everything Programme at Star Theatre Friday
Bits of fragments describe Johnson and a show at Star Theatre Friday with offerings tied to United Co. certificates redeemable for cigars cigarettes pipes and smoke accessories. The ad mentions merchandise values and relates to local Chronicle Want 408 results.
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Johnson
United |Co
Chronicle
Jcor’s
Chicago Man Confesses to Murder of Betty Sharples
Thomas Catherwood, in Chicago, admits killing Mrs. Betty Sharples to obtain money saved for a Christmas present for his son. He says he strangled her during a morning visit, tied a rope, and hid the body after ransacking the home. Charles Sharples, her husband, found the body. Catherwood is brother in law to Sharples.
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United Presey
Chicago
Ill
Thomas Catherwood
Betty Shoples
Betty
Storm Abates in the Valley of Columbia
A four day storm in the Columbia Gorge ends as clear weather returns. Traffic and wire communications were paralyzed by snow and sleet with trains from Portland Seattle and Spokane still stalled near Cook and Roosevelt.
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Valley OF Columbia
United Press
Portland
Orv
Columb ‘Gorge
Seattle
Spokane
Cook and
Roosevelt
Burch Case Progresses as Jury to Be Chosen Tonight
United teens report progress in the Burch murder case in Los Angeles with indications that a jury will be chosen by night. Nine jurors have been tentatively selected, eight women, as both sides proceed. Burch will not testify in his own defense.
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United Teens
Los Angles
Calif
Arthur C. Barrel
J. B. Kennedy
Burch
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Capitol
Arlington
National Cemetery
Red Cross
Ambulance Corps
D A. R
Pershing
Army
Bureau of Aeronautics
Navy Department
Wilson
Bnt
Tam
Star Programme
Britain
AUTO
QUINN
Santchi
Lutheran
Odd Fellows Hall
Martin Miem
Thanksgiving Mission Church
Hughes
Briand
Washington, D.C
Unearth
M’arthur
Iilinoim
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