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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1920
Page
1
A bustling community fete drew a very large crowd to Waterman with attendees enjoying games, refreshments, and local demonstrations. Organizers announced schedules for performances and warned of crowding at entry points while thanking volunteers for their support.
Funeral services were held today for a former service member with honor guards and a firing squad. The procession included bearers and a commemoration by an official group as local veterans paid respects.
Road work at Wheaton proceeding as routine, details unclear due to fragmented text. Local crews and schedules not specified. no injuries or major incidents indicated.
The city reports a pump breakdown will take about two weeks to repair. Crews work to restore service as planned, with alternative water sources in place. Residents are advised to conserve water and follow updates from city officials.
Britain reels from a spate of attacks near Tubber, Curry, with two omer suspects wounded and a railway station incident at Mihourry. Officials fear reprisals as emergency cabinet meetings coordinate police response while rioters threaten further violence and property damage across major cities.
Voters in Chicago still unsure which candidates will appear on the November ballot for state officers as primaries from over two weeks ago leave results in doubt. A looming court battle by Lt. Gov. John G. Ottisby threatens to challenge Chicago precinct votes amid irregularities, signaling a drawn out election process.
Federal investigators opened a probe into Haymonmd M Hikehef, a Chicago financier who paid high daily interest to hundreds of foreign stockyard residents. District Attorney Clyne said a customer complaint prompted the inquiry. Bischoff claimed deposits once reached 400 dollars and said he profited by stock tips while paying large interest. Bechet, 72, said he was not taking new customers, only earning money for those who joined early.
The Sycamore American Legion plans a Sunday celebration at Electric Park featuring sham babies, articles from actual culture, and an armored tank from Grant era. Numerous personnel are expected to attend and proceeds aim to fund future Armistice Day observances.
Mrs Dale Leifbett has been ill for weeks but shows some improvement today. Her condition has progressed to a slight attack of poet Tonk, though it is not believed to be serious.
Kings County District Attorney Lewis said no evidence substantiates rumors of gamblers approaching Brooklyn Club figures. He will question Ebbetts Robinson and other players while Chicago grand jury eyes alleged shady 1920 baseball tied to the 1919 World Series fixing. State’s Attorney Hoyne returns with names of implicated men for grand jury probes.
In Centerville Ohio on October 1 Cam Wilia Russo a 16 year old Italian girl on trial for the murder of Tony Matio was found guilty of manslaughter by a circuit court jury after 18 hours of deliberation. The verdict concludes a lengthy trial and carries unspecified sentencing at this time.
Proposals for Viscounts Kaneko and Phibuz ang representing the Japanese government to go to the United States and confer with leading Americans regarding the Japanese-American situation were considered by the cabinet today.
Elaine Hammerstein headlines The Point of View at Princess Playhouse tonight with performances at 7 20 and 9 30. Adults 2e, tax Se, total 2e, children 1e, tax 2e.
United Press reportsPolish forces push east of Lemberg routing Bolshevik divisions and capturing prisoners as they advance through marshes near PijscH The Poles say they seized the Sarney railroad and 12000 Reds fled Libau observers forecast Reds retreat to the Vilna Minsk Gomel line as French experts concurred
Meriden Conn Oct 4 Babe Ruth home run king and a companion were slightly injured when his car side swiped a truck between Meriden and Wallingford. The car went off the road beneath a railroad trestle with a few minor cuts reported for Ruth and the accompanying man.
The croquet season is nearly finished with the last 11 days of cool weather keeping players from breaking out the mallets. Most fans plan to wait for next year though a few optimists expect a few more warm days.
Marion Ohio October 1 Senator Harding announced unity of all Republican elements on the league of nations issue and floated creating a federal department of public welfare to administer social justice. He urged strict law enforcement and condemned prohibition failures, endorsing an eight hour day for women and equal pay measures while promising a vigorous public health and disease prevention program.
The first football casualty of the season is reported as Melvin Keppier, captain of Lockhaven High School, died after an injury during scrimmage. Auction sale to be held at Vikings Hall on Sixth and Lincoln Highway Saturday night at eight o clock, featuring many useful items.
Capt. Thomas S. Murray has returned from Cleveland where he attended the first annual American Legion convention. He chaired the resolution urging prosecution of all slackers and witnessed demonstrations for General Wood and King George. A box containing the Marne bridge keystone symbolized Franco American friendship.
London Oct 1 The Exchange Telegraph says the threatened business coal strike has been averted and a vote on wage and working conditions proposals will be reheld. Miners and operators at a conference with Premier Lloyd George appointed a commission to oversee negotiations to avert the strike. A key issue remains the basis of output used to calculate bonuses.
The state educational department publishes the county report on the recent teachers certificates exam. Of 137 applicants 130 were second grade, five first grade, one high school and one supervisory grade. Forty one passed, including 37 second grade, three first grade and one supervisory.
Aurora faces local rival DeKalb in a Sunday doubleheader with Lefty Pierce former Cub on Aurora and Glenn pitching for DeKalb. Grounds open at 12:30 for one admission as Clare and Auton duel to claim the title of better team while both squads seek bragging rights.
United Press reports a U S coal shortage is not expected this winter. Col Daniel Wentz, president of the national coal association, declares the coal supply of the nation is at normal levels and indications point to continued adequate production and distribution nationwide.
With cold weather the count of hunting licenses issued surged reaching near the 200 mark. The season is open for most game except rabbits, prompting many local hunters to pursue ducks over the city until rabbit season opens November 1 and lasts until the season’s end.
Quick action by Bernard Shaw, driver of the Wirtz and Wirtz auto truck, prevented a street car from striking his vehicle as it turned a Second street corner. The truck halted at the curb after braking when space for passage disappeared.
Despite lower prices Ford cars remain targets with a 1918 model stolen from Rochelle last night. The vehicle had a broken windshield, spotlight, and a rain coat in the rear seat. Police across the region have been alerted and expect arrests soon.
United New York dispatch reports New York faces widespread moves under a new anti profiteering law. Officials estimate over 5,000 families may fail to secure promised apartments as landlords must prove rent hikes are justified by court action. Evictions require showing landlord occupancy, demolition, or tenant disorder. A moving van strike compounds the disruption. In Chicago tenants test the law as rents rise and evictions loom, with tenants prepared to resist and landlords urged to accept fair rents.
Farmers report spring wheat planted and up four inches high in many fields. They expect a bumper crop unless a late spring freeze after thawing harms young shoots, an unlikely risk that could curb gains. Strong countywide confidence remains in the favorable outlook.
The High School eleven visits Dixon to face the Dixon nine in the season opener. Stegmeir stars in the backfield with the same line as the Normal scrimmage, and locals expect an easy victory for the home team despite a tight schedule ahead. The Helpers Union plans a bake sale at the gas office Saturday.
Ustred Press reports discounts across models from Hares Motor Operating Company for Mercer Locomobile and Simplex plus a 16 to 15 percent cut on fruits and vegetables by Cleveland Restaur ant Association. Chicago notes a return toward normal prices as grain declines and commodity scraps suggest lower food costs. Lee Tire & Rubber announces 15 to 20 percent tire price cuts in New York and beyond.
Following revelations that last year's Chicago baseball series was fixed, several local men are returning small wagers placed on the games. The moves aim to prove to counterparts that insiders had advance information about the series outcomes.
J Leonard Johnson, local florist and horticultural expert, reports that the heavy frost last night caused no significant damage to crops. He notes tender garden plants appear undisturbed and predicts another frost tonight followed by moderating weather.
Harris, Charles, and Harry Thompson return home this morning from North where they stayed at P. Christianson’s farm during threshing season. They say the work felt like a vacation and plan to stay for the winter months.
The Gardener's club of this city will convene Monday at seven o clock at the E P Ellwood home on North First Street. Frank Balthis will discuss planting while Mrs Ellwood talks on rose growing. The meeting is described as important and all members are urged to attend.
Police received a wire from Milam last evening stating two men in a Ford car stopped at a home and acted suspiciously. They appeared hurried and wanted to leave quickly. Local authorities checked nearby cities for robberies, but none were reported to date.
The Joseph Brothers, proprietors of Hotel De Kalb, are arranging a special Sunday dinner menu at the hotel. For details, call the hotel at 753.
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