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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1920

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Art Exhibit Opens With Notable Attendees and Community Support

The program lists numerous artists and speakers joining the event, highlighting community participation and local talent. Organizers emphasize the role of Secu Service supporters and public backing. The piece mentions Merten Griekt and Alfret Cauizin among key figures, with preparations underway for opening night and related festivities.

Vessar Secu Gabe Steyr Alfret Cauizin Wright

Foretencompan Reduces Salaries at Gabber Cemetery Center

A local employer named Foretencompan announces salary cuts affecting staff at the Gabber Cemetery Center. The actions reduce compensation across roles, with details about affected positions and potential timelines unclear in the fragment.

Menico's Threat Highlighted By MORRIS MANY POOL FANS

Knights of Columbus handicap pool tournament draws large crowds as spectators cheer early winter play. Veterans dominate so far with several matches completed. notable results include George Masterson 6 balls defeating James Gent 35 aim by 70 to 30 and Patrick Donnelly beating Wilbur Hope 69 to 34 with Coyne and Hickey also winning or near wins.

Knights of Columbus George Masterson James Gent Wilbur Hope Patrick Donnelly Mr. Donnelly

Sycamore Man Dies in Local Hospital

A prominent Sycamore resident, Whitmore, died after a long illness at the Sycamore Hospital. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bee Whitmore, aged 47, and lived in Mereth Township. He was known as a lover of life and remembered for his kindness. Funeral plans were noted with references to family and local clergy.

Whitcere Mee Bee Whitmore Wietoer Peremts Merteth Township Ieee

Prohibition Candidate for President Dies

Prohibition candidate dies amid party turmoil as reports name Vert Teese Pere lew Amgeis Col Kev and Chet among possible successors. The death marks a turning point for the prohibition movement and its leaders amid evolving state politics.

Lew Amgeis Kev

Memphis Jailer Killed by Robber Today

A Memphis jailer was killed during a robbery today. Details are fragmented but indicate an assault by masked assailants at or near the jail facility. Authorities report ongoing investigations and a search for suspects.

Memphis

Victims Found After Barge Wreck Near Salem

Seattle dispatches report three crew members found on the beach near Salem after the barge Wool Guthrie wreck. One corpse recovered, two others alive but exhausted. The missing crew includes thirteen sailors and Mrs. A N Jensen, wife of the captain, with hope fading for the Pirrie crew.

Seattle Wash Wool. Guthrie Salem W. J. Pirrie Tvo Cape Johnson Pirrie A. N. Jensen

May Agree On Who Will Settle Rail Disputes

Chicago Nov 30 Union leaders say grievances ignored by railroad owners may be settled by the United States railway labor board under the Esch Cummins law. The board can settle disputes the adjustment board declines to handle. Today representatives of 16 recognized railroad unions requested the board pass on controversies.

Chicago United States Railway Labor Board Voeder Anatema Board

Martial Law in Virginia City Suppresses Strike Clashes

In Mingo County Virginia City the strike wave nears quiet as federal troops patrol and state forces reinforce the area. A public meeting is forbidden while miners and mine guards have faced ongoing confrontations, with authorities deploying multiple company contingents to maintain order.

Villamnsen W. Va Cos County

Te File Exceptions on Packer Proposals

Supreme court session late today hears Te File exceptions on Packer Proposals with Attorney General Palmer presenting the case and argument.

Packer Supreme Court Palmer Anfeed

Unemployment Rising Across Midwest in Latest Survey

United Press dispatch from Chicago reports the seventh federal reserve bank of Chicago found unemployment rising in Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Wisconsin and parts of Kansas Nebraska while business volume declined. Ten percent of steel plant workers were idle and even higher losses were seen in other sectors as workers migrate to industrial centers then return home, with farm labor largely unchanged and some wage cuts noted to curb total unemployment.

Chicago Midwest Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Minos Indiana Iowa Michigan Wisconsin Kansas Nebraska Wen

Cider Mills of State Hit by Dry Ruling

Illinois cider mills face disruption as Volstead Act interpretation limits production. Central Illinois Agricultural Society discussed prohibition of cider containing more than two percent alcohol, though manufacturing cider itself is not banned.

Unaea Press Nev Hlinois Feider Mills Centralllinois Agricultural Society Cron

War veterans rights under new law in this city

Veterans of the Spanish American war Philippine insurrection and Poland China rebellion seek information on newly passed laws. Walter S. Buchanan Route 2 Louis requests a two-cent stamp for guidance on rights under the new act. Many local veterans who served in various expeditions are expected to write him.

Congress Utai Poland China Walter S. Buchanan Louis Buchanan

Standard Oil to Sell Stock to Employees

Standard Oil plans to offer stock to its employees valued at 12.5 million dollars. The program will allow installment payments, with officials announcing the eligibility and terms for purchase by staff.

Standard Oil United Press Micago Standard Oil Company of Vee

Polish Demand Immediate Peace Treaty Formation

In Riga delegates delay signing of peace accords as Polish government wires the Soviet Union demanding an immediate date for permanent peace and a start on military guarantees. The Polish action bypasses Russian peace delegates as Warsaw directs the process.

Warsaw Poland Novy Riga

State Bar Association Meet in Aurora December 11

Members of the State bar association of central and northern Illinois will assemble here December 11 to discuss legal points with disputes over corporation law the new state constitution and other topics. Judge F. G. Plain will preside.

Umnen Aurora Isle State Bar Association of Central and Northern Illinois Judce F. G. Plain

State Department Sets Hearings on Route 17 Path

Sprinsfeld Illinois November 30 The department of public works and buildings will hold a seaside meeting on October 7 regarding the location of route No 17 under the state bond issue road. The path from Kankakee through Streater to Lacon in Marshall county is to be amended. On Monday December a hearing in Chicago will address the road from Chicago through Aurra and Mendota to Princeton in Bureau county.

Ueued Sprinsfeld Department of Public Works and Buildings Kankakee Streater Lacon Marshall County Departmentas Chicago

Converted Man Burns by Revival Seeker at Presbyterian Church

Converted man burns tobacco and proclaims revival conversion at the Presbyterian Church gatherings. He announced prior backsliding and tied the act to the ongoing revival series led by TH. Dunlop in the town, highlighting local religious fervor and ritual.

Eee Heyworth Presbyterian, Church Dunlop

St Louis Bank Notes Decline in Prices

St Louis Mo Nov 3 Purtnee declines in prices and a tendency of business to slow down with increased unemployment noted in the last 30 days in the eighth fed district.

St. Louis

Community Christmas Tree revival planned this year

City eyes revival of the Community Christmas Tree with a tree possibly as large as previous years. An option on the tree is held, decoration plans include popcorn bags and colored lights, and local business people are urged to support the effort for a successful event at Third Street and Lincoln Highway.

Third Street Lincoln Highway

Food prices near prewar levels reach 1914 values

United Press from Chicago reports food prices are moving toward normal, with some commodities quoted at 1914 values. Sol Westerfeld, head of the state retail grocers, says the bottom is out of the market and pork wholesales have fallen about 10 cents per pound. He adds the consumer share depends on collective effort.

United Press Chicago Sol Westerfeld Westerfeld

Ponzi Gets Five Years For Mail Fraud In Boston

Charles Ponzi, famed bushel basket millionaire, pleads guilty and is sentenced to five years in Plymouth jail for mails fraud. Rose Ponzi tearfully supported him as he expressed intent to settle debts. judge imposed the term after a plea from his wife. The case closes a notorious episode in Boston financial history.

Boston Mass Charles Ponzi Charles. Ponzi Clarence Hale United States District Court Plymouth Rose Ponzi Ponzi

Will Probably Reopen Case Against Mooney

Grand jury in San Francisco began sifting charges that the Mooney bombing case was framed. Indications pointed to reopening the case as detectives questioned statements from Graber Hand and reviewed W. H. Taylors testimony about a suitcase found near Market and Stuart streets during the 1916 attack.

Uite San Francisco Cal Thomas Mooney Graber Hand Mooney W. H. Taylor Stockton Taylor Market Stuart Streets

Legion Urges Attendance at Free Americanization Meeting

All members of the American Lesson are urged to attend the Americanization program Friday evening. There is no charge for the program, and it is planned as a no one event. The large building is expected to be packed to capacity.

Aurora Chamber backs constabulary bill in Aurora TL

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce endorsed the state constabulary bill defeated by the last General Assembly. State Senator Henry M. Danlap of Slavey says he will introduce it soon after the assembly meets in January.

Aurora Commerce Aurora Aurora Chamber of Commerce Henry M. Danlap Slavey

Motorists Can Apply for Auto Licenses Next Year

The first of the year approaches and motorists in the city must file applications for new license plates. Applications may be made now and early filers will receive plates when issued. State license issuances last year exceeded a half million and higher totals are expected.

Lawyers Celebrate Election of Justice Cartwright

Oregon election celebration notes the 25th anniversary of Justice James H. Cartwright’s appointment to Oregon’s Supreme Court. Born 1867, he joined the circuit court, then appellate court, and in 1895 was elevated to the state supreme court succeeding Justice Bailes.

Weet Press Oregon Disciples of Blicksteme James H. Cartwright Supreme Court Elihis Shinde Circuit Court Appellate Court

Petitions Circulated for Referendum on Books

Es United Press reports in Rockford Ohio on November 26 that petitions are being circulated to place a referendum on the question of books. The notice notes citizen action and the effort to bring the issue before voters.

United Press Rockford

Marking Cars Passed This City Saturday

A fragmentary report describes cars passing through the city on Saturday. Mentions tracks on the Lizcott Highway and enamel plates from New York to Owash. The text is garbled and contains inconsistent phrases about two months ago and current activity.

Lizcott Highway Tere Cal New York Owash

Sinn Fein War Declarations Increase Irish Tensions

London reports indicate Sinn Fein may have formally declared war on England with renewed attacks in Ireland. Dublin notes 16 Black and Tans killed, police ambushes, and potential targeting of Parliament. British and Irish officials prepare for possible escalations as rounds of reprisals and arrests continue.

London England Sinn Fein Ir Lish Sinn House of Parliament Dublin Ireland Matrom Hamar Greenwood

Car Stolen From Sterling Saturday

A Ford with no license plate was stolen Saturday in Sterling. The car had side curtains and a large dent in the hood. police have been notified and are watching for the vehicle.

Sterling

Auto Driver Impacts Signal Lamp At Lincoln Highway

An auto driver struck a signal lamp post at a Lincoln Highway intersection Sunday evening while another motorist attempted to force a confrontation. William McCann accidentally hit the post causing a large chunk of concrete to be knocked out. the car sustained heavy damage but is repairable.

Man Lincoln Highway William McCann

Rapid work on new water main progresses toward Sycamore road

Rapid work on the new water main from Fourteenth and Clark streets to the DeKalb County Tuberculosis Sanitarium is progressing in fine shape. Workers have reached the Sycamore road and started a quick lap, but worsening weather could halt progress. completion is anticipated soon.

Fourteenth and Clark Streets DeKalb County Tuberculosis Sanitarium Sycamore Road

Local Business Notices Prompt Focus on Legality of Sales

A fragmented notice references concerns over legal aspects of selling fancy work by local merchants. The text is incomplete but points to questions about compliance and bills of sale affecting small businesses in the area.

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