04 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1920
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes show a census count for Gotham with unclear names and dates. Mentions Reece and a Sunday deadline for a fee, but details are unreadable and inconsistent across the text.
A chaotic account from a public gathering describes a crowd at a picnic. Reports mention chatter about a potential event or outcome, with scattered notes about individuals, local places, and nearby figures. The piece weaves rumors with partial facts while naming local sites and residents.
A political dispute unfolds as candidates negotiate terms and withdraws amid a tangled state contest. Independent bids and party lines surface as lawmakers seek a compromise to align positions and end the impasse.
A damaged OCR fragment shows Morley accusing officials in a public letter. It references former Ireland secretary and mentions reprisals, government weakness, and a denial by official state sources. The text is garbled and cites Lord Mayor McEwiney and a bulletin.
In Chicago a booze market was found today during a police raid in the downtown district. Several men were arrested in connection with a recent robbery, while officials noted the operation was run as a seedy curbside venture. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as police moved in and bystanders watched.
Washington reports a brief Supreme Court session during the fall term with 4 new attorneys admitted and William J. Preverson introduced as the new Solicitor General. Hearing of motions postponed to tomorrow. For sale five Montane feeding lambs at Sycamore Partis, Ayeomere Ul. If interested call and see us. We can have you money. 265.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports police believe a found packing held clues to the September Wall Street explosion. A 29 year old Brooklyn man Zalenska is held after explosives including six sticks of dynamite, fuse, caps were located with him. Federal agents traced his movements to a Brooklyn rooming house and his prior job with an explosive firm. They say the arrest may trigger further detentions.
A number of locals searched for nuts after a heavy frost. Most near town found scarce nuts as children had cleaned many spots, while hunters who ventured farther reported trees loaded and satisfaction with the outing.
Cleveland Ohio Oct 4 Arthurs Arndt and Harry Haner Cleveland sirphine mechanics were injured at mail station yesterday when a plane they were repairing slipped from jacks and fell on them The injuries are not serious FOR SALE Good 2 family building on East Lincoln Highway with bath toilet electric lights hardwood floors at appealing price Talbots Insurance Agency Phone
United Press reports Bolshevik forces face pressure on dual fronts as Polish troops push westward toward Novgorod Ek and claim 42 000 Soviet captives. Simultaneously Warsaw hints at armistice with Lithuania, potentially barring Bolshevik passage toward Poland. News from London.
Five children aged five to 16 perished in a house fire at Edward Nelson’s farm near Parm Merrill Wis. Edward Nelson and one son were burned while attempting rescues. Mrs Nelson escaped unharmed. Origin of the blaze remains undetermined.
W Eckhardt of this city is in Chicago for the first gathering of the committee of 17 named to develop a nationwide cooperative marketing system. The group, representing major farm organizations, was appointed by J R Howard of the American Farm Bureaus Federation after a July conference. The effort aims to stabilize food distribution and prices, a central issue for American agriculture and the nation’s lifeblood.
Local residents from DeKalb watched as three cars collided in front of the Judge Cliffe residence on DeKalb avenue in Sycamore yesterday. None were injured though all were shaken. drivers remain unidentified and one vehicle suffered heavy front-end damage while others could move on after garage repairs.
Robert Warwick stars in The Fourteenth Man at the Princess Playhouse tonight with The Topics of The Day and the one act Twin Lizzies. Showings are 7 30 and 9 10 with adult admission 23 cents and children 22 cents including tax.
Wilber Archer crashed into a stalled car with bright headlights near Maple Park Saturday night losing control, overturning into a ditch. Mrs. Archer suffered facial injuries and is recovering at home. the other driver’s identity is unconfirmed and authorities investigate fault.
Jules W. Arnstein appeared for trial before Judge Mulqueen on three charges of receiving stolen bonds and grand larceny. At the district attorney's request the case was postponed until October 25 while Arnstein remains jailed and alleges thousands of dollars in bonds were vanished.
City workers contained a broken hydrant at the Second Street and Lincoln Highway corner as water sprayed outward. A cloth cover was placed to shield pedestrians, and repairs were expected to be completed this afternoon.
Local Masonic Blue Lodge to hold an evening session with five or six candidates to be initiated. A luncheon and smoker will follow the ceremony, enriching the gathering.
Regular meeting of the American Legion set for Tuesday evening October 5 at 8:00 p m in Jarboe's Hall. Election of Commander to fill vacancy. Meals and smokes provided. 261 4H. D FISK Adj.
United Press reports President Wilson will conduct an education campaign to explain debated clauses of the league covenant in Democratic terms. He aims to tell what the framers had in mind while Cox and other Democrats press Harding to outline his treaty position. Wilson characterized the election as a national referendum and said the world awaits the verdict.
Dayton dispatch reports Governor Cox’s campaign momentum from a western tour as he resumes drives in the midwest and east. He planned a stop to meet six women voters league delegates and then head to Kentucky Illinois and Indiana with Mrs Cox and their party after a Rexall meeting turnout in St Louis.
Businessmen gathered to organize Friday opening of the DeKalb Malta Creston cement road. Committees to canvass merchants for funds, arrange parade cars, and light the dancing area were formed. Corey Evans donated a truck for the band and F Conley of the electric company offers free electricity.
DeKalb residents attended Wheaton cement road opening last Saturday. The program pleased the city as the road now connects West Chicago to Wheaton and extends toward Chicago. Officials say cement will reach the Mississippi by next year. Our mill will be closed October 5 and 6 for repairs. Farmers advised to bring grinding requests.
The Chronicle plans to cover the world series with an Open Wire service from Brooklyn starting at 12.00 our time tomorrow. It will deliver plays as they happen, faster than inning by inning reports, costing more but offering near real time updates for local baseball fans.
A Dixon win spoils a late rally as a freak play in the second half costs DeKalb High. The final score reads 6 to a missing number with Dixon recovering a blocked ball for a touchdown near the DeKalb goal. The next game will be Saturday at home against East Aurora.
An automobile accident in Sycamore between Ralph Woltsie and an unknown driver occurred due to signal confusion. Both drivers were shaken but unharmed. each car lost a wheel and was towed to the garage for repairs.
Normal football men opened the season here Saturday with a brisk 16 to 14 loss to Wheaton. The Wheaton squad showed speed and feature plays kept the Normal eleven on edge. Sidney Bristow starred early, breaking through Wheaton’s line before suffering a broken collarbone. Despite the defeat, prospects look bright as Northwestern comes to town next Saturday for a renewed battle.
Evansville Illinois October 4 The Ohio river passenger and freighter John Lowley burned in the Saline river twelve miles above Shawneetown with a loss estimated at 375000 Crew members swam ashore and one man suffered a slight burn.
At The Star The Janes ravenue features Mr. B War inher in A Fugitive from Matrimony a new photoplay offering him a fitting vehicle for his charm with Leena Owen Christine Mayo John Goush and Walter Perry in supporting roles Also shown The Hold-up Man last of the Young Buffalo outdoor Pictures Performances at 7 30 and 9 00 Adults 28 cents including war tax Children 16 cents including war tax total local price listed
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