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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1920
Page
1
Kite Festival Observed During Halloween Event
Community notes describe a local celebration tied to Halloween with children and families engaging in activities. The fragment mentions costumes and songs, with playful cheers and community participation.
Cleaning Up of Roll Factory Beginning Amid Turmoil
Fragmented OCR text suggests a cleanup or overhaul of a roll factory is underway. No clear dates, names, or locations are readable, but the item indicates structural work or reform in a manufacturing facility.
Hope Fades For Babe Body Found Near River Search Ongoing
Reports indicate authorities continue attempts to recover the body of a missing infant named Babe Pasquale. Investigators believe the child may have been placed in a coat and disposed into a river, with ongoing inquiries tracing the suspect Pasquale Hetphia and related leads as search efforts continue.
Woman Dies at County Farm Late Yesterday
Report says a female inmate died at the county farm late yesterday. Funeral details and next of kin were not immediately available as authorities investigate the death and arrangements are pending.
Coolidge Will Not Proclaim League Day
Fragmentary report notes President Coolidge declines to proclaim League Day. Text references political context and public notice of proclamation status, with unclear dates and sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
No Trace Found in Petot Robbery Investigation
Report states no trace has been found at the scene of the pet shop robbery. Authorities, including Marley Roland, continue to pursue the culprits after the break in at the grain elevator area. The town militia guards remain on alert as further clues are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thiewrs
Cortin
Marley Roland
Absurd Cuba Slogan Sparks Bizarre Train Incident
A derailed car on a spur caused a minor disruption as passengers joked about Cuba. Aboard for Cuba appeared on the side of the rail car provoking playful taunts and remarks about a voyage to toasts in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Wiscatisin
More Men Vote Than Women in Cook County Record
Election figures announced today show 83,801 votes cast in Chicago. Of 286,938 total voters, men outnumber women in Cook County by a wide margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
Eod Rese
Thiazy UW
Chitase
Regin
Chicago
Ttese
Former DeKalb Pastor on Sick List
Waukecan Sun reports the Rev JM Phelps pastor of the M E B church in DeKalb has been ill and a substitute preacher will fill the pulpit Sunday as he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb
Waukecan Sun
Key
JM. Phelps
M. EB Church
That City
Lawpert
Local Elevens Prep For Here And Away Saturday
Local elevens schedule games at home and on the road this Saturday. The Normal football squad faces Mor more in a not yet clear match key for their season. Nerval shows strong form this year as other teams falter. The Wood Toll venue hosts the local eleven in what is described as a crucial test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bwolls
Nerval
Bjb
Wood
Extreme swings in employment hit city employers
The text contrasts harsh employment conditions with the opposite situation where workers outnumber jobs. It notes that while mills remain open, employment officers and guides shape who gets work, and that workers face difficulty despite visible job opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guide & Wajerty
Chicago Booze Ring Probe Reveals Bribe Confession
Trade Commissioner Sadler testified in Chicago that he confessed to a $50,000 bribe and threats to his life amid a whisky traffic investigation. Judge Landis called for a federal grand jury as officials scrutinize a liquor ring involving an Internal Revenue employee and Louisville distillery officials. The probe centers on a $125,000 whiskey shipment and a $2,000,000 business volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iy United Press
Chicago
Sadier
K. M. Landis
Internal Revenue Collector's Office
Louisville
H. A. Sadler
New York
Visay
Civil service exams announced for rural carrier and clerks
The civil service commission will hold examinations soon at the local post office on the 30th for rural carrier and clerks in the Chicago office. Starting pay is $1400 with yearly raises of $100 up to $1700, then merit-based increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Chicago
Mafia Woman Fights For Life In Local Home
Mrs. Harder remains critically ill at Fred Coombe's residence with doctors saying her condition is deteriorating. Medical staff had previously expressed little hope for recovery and the patient shows no signs of improvement.
Lowden Heads Northwest on Harding Campaign Tour
Governor Frank O. Lowden planned a brief speaking tour through the northwest to stump for the Republican national ticket. The trip follows his departure from Chicago to promote Senator Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowden
Senator Harding
Unites Irc
Springfield
Frank O. Lowden
Chicago
Northwest
Republican National Ticket
Man o War Crowned Great Horse Champion of the World
United Press records Man o War, a three year old, winning at Kenilworth over Sir Barton to claim the racing crown. The American thoroughbred completed a mile and a quarter in 2:08, seven lengths ahead in his final race before retirement to stud duties for owner Samuel Riddle in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Windsor
Ont
Kenilworth
Esterday
Sir Barton
J. L. Ross
Man O' War
Samuel Riddle
Philadelphia
War
French quits soon as chief of Erin Castle
Lond French will resign shortly as lord lieutenant for Ireland due to health. A raid at Drumcondra near Professor Carrelan’s residence caused a sensation and fears of uprisings in Ulster after Major Smythe was killed. Another officer was killed and one wounded in the Drumcondra clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
England
Ireland
Smythe
Carrelan
Drumcondra
Ulster
Royal Irish Consisbulary
Cork
Drumcondra Cael
Governor Cox In Indiana To Wind Up Work
In Lafayette Indiana October 15 with 17 working days left in the campaign Governor Cox began his fourth invasion of Indiana vowing to press Senator Hardin to address the league. He cited White House word that President Wilson will aid with five more appeals before election day and planned a Detroit speech Friday night to continue attacks on Hart’s weakness on the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enrowe
Cox
Lafayette
Ind
Wernor Cox
In- Siang
Senster Hardine
League
White House
Wilson
Hartie
Secretary of Labor Mourns Loss of Wife
Washington, Oct. 12 Agnes Williamson Wilson wife of Secretary of Labor Wilson died today after ten years of invalidism from a lytic stroke. Born in Mary Hill Scotland December 22 1859 she came to America with her parents at age two. Married in 1883 she was mother of 11 children nine surviving. Funeral services will be held from the Wilson residence Thursday and she will be interred at Ellensburg Pa the Wilson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unines Rre
Washington
D. C
Agnes Williamson Wilson
Wilson
Mary Hill
Scotland
America
Ellensburgh
Wison
Trolley Jump Off Wire Delays DeKarth Street Line
A trolley wheel ran off the wire on DeKarth Sycamore street Ca causing the trolley wire to rip down and delays until technicians could restore service. The incident also pulled down nearby electric wires creating extra work for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKarth Sycamore Street Ca
Governors to Hold Meeting in Harrisburg
The 12th conference of governors will be held in Harrisburg Pennsylvania on December 2 and 3. Topics include the general agricultural situation the leasing problem the Kansas Industrial court and promotion of home ownership announced by Miles Riley secretary of the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upy United Press
Madison
Wis
Harrisburg
Miles Riley
Kansas Industrial Court
Felix Diaz Exiled From Mexico on Route to Cuba
Felix Diaz, nephew of former president Porfirio Diaz, was en route to Cuba today amid exile. He faced accusations of leading the 1912 movement that toppled the Madero regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexico
Felix
Porfirio Diaz
Cuba
Diaz
Madero
Funeral Service Held for Elizabeth Lawler at St Mary's
The funeral of Miss Elizabeth Lawler was held this morning at St Mary's church with the service beginning at 9 15. The body arrived on the 8 20 train and the interment followed at St Mary's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BeKald
Elizabeth Lawler
St. Mary's Church
St. Ary’s
Sam Landow sells half interest in Boston Store to partner
Sam Landow, longtime in DeKalb business since 1969, sold half his interest in the Boston Store to partner W H Simon and will depart for Chicago to pursue wholesale clothing manufacture. Simon, senior partner who opened the store 14 years ago, takes full charge and plans improvements while maintaining staff to please patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Landow
Boston
W. H
Landow
DeKalb
Chicago
Sam
Simon
stZain
Furni
Hines
Nsame
Farmers Seek Action by the Government
Farmers in session adopted a report calling for government aid to stave off bankruptcy as prices fall. The group plans to present demands to Governor Harding, the federal reserve board, and Secretary Houston at a four o clock conference today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Lutte Pressy
Washington, D.C
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Secretary of the Treasury
Houston
Federal Reserve Banks
Tmers
Warehouse Blaze in Chicago Destroys Freight House
A fire of unknown origin in Chicago caused an estimated $200,000 damage destroying the Chicago Junction railroad freight house and over 15 cars. The blaze spread to the Midland warehouse and Jasper company buildings, forcing 300 people to flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Chicago Junction Railroad
Midland Warehouse and Jasper Company
Firefighting Militia Deployed Near Superior Wisconsin
Adjutant General Holwat orders state militia to battle wildfires raging around Superior and Patterson State Park. Additional troops to be mobilized if fires remain uncontrolled as urgent flames threaten the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unites Ar
Madison
Wis
Holwat
Superior
Patterson State Park
MacSwiney Sinking Again Amid Hunger Strike
SY UNE PTE London reports Terence MacSwiney’s mind clouded as he enters the third month of his hunger strike in prison. He had a poor night and was near the 62nd day of fasting with his condition described as deteriorating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SY Une Pte
London
England
Terrence MacSwiney
The Poor Limp and Mary Moves On At Princess Theatre
Two feature comedies headline at the Princess Theatre with the aiming comedy The Poor Limp and the two act comedy Mary Moves On. Adults 30 cents, tax results in total 33 cents for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Princess Theatre
Father who killed two girls to be examined for sanity
Earl Root, a farmer from Lansing, confessed to killing his two daughters during his wife’s illness and a newborn. He said he buried them alive in river muck after attempting to chloroform them, believing they would be better off dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Lansing
Earl Root
Root
Regular Goat Seizes Man's Goat in Local Incident
Joseph Redmond reports his goat has been taken by a neighbor's pet goat when loosened. The animal disrupts the garden and cleans up belongings, with Redmond noting items are being removed first. Police will investigate the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Redmond
Mr. Redmond
Gate man suffers sudden illness at Pleasant Street crossing
John Powell, watchman of the railroad crossing at Pleasant Street, was stricken Monday morning about seven oclock. Initial reports suggested paralysis but doctors diagnosed pressure with heart trouble. He was returned to his home and remains in a similar condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Powell
Cate
Pleasant Street
Seven to Be Hanged delayed by court and governor
Three men Nicholas Viana Frank Champion and Frank Zagar were set to be hanged for murder but a court or executive action delayed their execution. Arthur Haersel and John H. Reese are slated for Friday for wife murder. Jailer George F. Lee arranged to execute two condemned at one time tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Supreme Court
Lowden
Nicholas Viana
Frank Champirone
Frank Zagar
Local Men to Play Ball With Rochelle Team
Bud Vose and Nei Cone will play football for the Rochelle Legion team this season. The first game is Sunday at Rochelle. The locals fear no pest representation in football and basketball unless plans are made soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud” Vose
Nei Cone
Rochelle Legion
Rochelle
Munday Granted 60 Day Stay by Minois Supreme Court
Charles B. Munday, convicted of wrecking LaSalle Street Trust & Savings Bank Chicago, received a 60 day stay of mandate from the Minois supreme court. The stay delays execution as his case proceeds to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Funeral for Kinsmans Kin in Shabbona Honors War Hero
Mr and Mrs George Fleming attended the funeral of their nephew William Calvin Colby in Shabbona. Colby an ex service man from the county died overseas from pneumonia contracted by exposure. He served in Company A 116 Engineers and burial drew a large crowd for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fleming
William Calvin Colby
Shabbona
Company A
DeKalb Republican Club Outlines Big Campaign Plans
The DeKalb Republican club approved four annual meetings to sustain Republicanism between campaigns. They secured temporary quarters above Still's drug store with a telephone, adopted by-laws, and planned a large membership drive aiming for 500 members. Officers to be elected in January, with meetings quarterly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb Republican Club
Scouse
Gft Sie
Nestasecy
Atte Department of Labor
Ratieral Rcocumittes
Wennessy
Probe to Restart Next Monday In Sox World Series Case
Chicago on October 13 1919 the ball probe will begin again next Monday Hartley Replozic assistant states attorney in charge of the probe met with the grand jury to decide the next witness to be examined no indictments were returned though eight Chicago White Sox players from the 1919 world series and two gamblers were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Cntcomer
Hartley Replozic
Chicago White Sox
Cars Stolen From Rock Island And Davenport
A Rock Island car with license A 469524 was stolen last evening and agents suspect thieves headed toward the city. This morning Davenport police report an Auburn sport model four passenger car numbered 402298 Iowa stolen. the vehicle is distinctive and easy to identify if seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Davenport
Iowa
Pershing Park to Host Final Baseball Game
Pershing Park will host a final baseball game next Sunday between Afton and Clare. Afton defeated Clare in the last meeting and Clare vows revenge as they prepare to meet again at Pershing Park at 2 3 sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing Park
Afton
Clare
Azair
Harding Goes South to Win Voters There
Senator Harding arrives in Chattanooga Tennessee to campaign in the solid south for Republican causes. He cites opposition to the league of nations and Wilson administration as fertile ground for GOP gains in Tennessee and plans to depart for Louisville next day. Also a cemetery notice urges payment for Oakwood and Evergreen plots by R M Pinkston sexton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
United Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Solid South
League of Nations
Wilson
Tennessee
Louisville
Oakwood
Evergreen
R. M. Pinkston
Sexton
South First Street
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