Republican leaders hail coop peace group for Harding
A statement by 31 prominent Republicans urging international cooperation to promote peace backs Senator Harding. Signers include Elihu Root and George Wickersham, whose prior lukewarm stances shifted. Democrats say the move offsets other Republicans supporting Cox and reveals splits over Harding's league stance.
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United Press
New York
Senator Harding
Elihu Rée
George Wickersham
Cox
Hardins
Borah
Johnson
Auto Stolen at Sycamore Found Abandoned
Auto theft reported at Sycamore morning of the entry of Fred Raymond’s Star garage. A sedan was taken loaded with tires and sundries, later found wrecked in a ditch near Wasco. Sheriff Decker notified. Raymond pursued toward Chicago and located the missing vehicle.
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Fred Raymond
Star
Fred
Decker
Raymond
Chicago
Wasco
Bowling Club Meets Again Last Evening
A local bowling club held its meeting last night with members discussing upcoming events and routines. Officers announced schedules and thanked volunteers for recent competitions and refreshments.
Sues Rube Marquard in Alimony Case Surfaces
The article recounts a courtroom scene where alimony and child support disputes feature in the Rube Marquard case. Seeley testifies about alleged infidelity and the impact on marital relations as the judge questions testimony.
Secret Pact Reported as Key Peace Treaty Element
A distorted report mentions a purported secret pact tied to a peace treaty involving England and Poland. The garbled text references leaders and military terms, implying arrangements among nations and potential treaty concessions.
Street Lights Require Cleaning for Years, Residents Say
Denali residents report dirty street lights and alleys across the city. They question why the electric company has promised cleaning for a year but has not completed the work.
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Denali
Electric
Baal
Banquet Tonight for DeKalb Ball Team Making Notable Record
A large turnout is expected for the first DeKalb baseball banquet in years. The event honors the team’s enviable record this season and starts promptly at 6 50 with a program arranged by the committee.
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DeKalb i
Wall Street Explosion Report Details Gelatine Blast
Investigators report the Wall Street blast in New York was caused by a gelatin explosive. Dr Scheele submitted a 200 page report to W J Flynn, detailing his analysis from bomb debris and witness testimony.
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Wall Street
BF United Prec
Hackensack
New York
Waller Scheeie
Department of Justice
Washington
Scheele
W. J. Flynn
Speeding Complaints Dwindle After Crackdown in City
City reports a sharp drop in speeding complaints after targeted enforcement. A few months ago reckless drivers were common and many were picked up and fined stiffly. Since then offenders have largely kept off the throttle within city limits.
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Nome
Civen
Amd
Hungerford Held For Embezzlement
Belvidere records report Hungerford of DeKalb arrested by Chief William Hirdsen for embezzlement aboard the American Express westbound train through the Spring Valley passage. Authorities allege misappropriation of funds while in transit.
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Belvidere
Hungerford
DeKalb
American Express
Spring Valley
William Hirdsen
Wrangel Leads Fresh Troops in West Russia Offensive
Paris reports Wrangel with 150000 Reds preparing for a possible attack to cripple Bolshevik morale. Strouza says the offensive stalled as Bolsheviks shifted forces from Poland to Ukraine. Wrangel plans a new drive to break Soviet morale. Washington notes a renewed anti Soviet movement on the west frontier with 35000 Whites near Ukraine and northern fronts.
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Paris
France
Wrangel
Strouza
Poland
Wranzel
Washington, D. C
Russia
Weather Man Predicts Cold Wave Strike Soon
The forecast notes a cold snap to arrive after several cloudy days. Residents rush to stock coal as dealers report little recent supply and many fear winter shortages. The forecaster admits past miscalls but still warns of cooler air and higher demand.
Oaks Resigns Position at City Hospital
Zinas Oakes, longtime hospital caretaker, resigns from his post due to ill health after five years of service. He earned praise for reliable work and kindness to nurses, who sent a basket of roses in appreciation.
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Oaks
City Hospital
Zinas Oakes
Oakes
Emv
Expect Boost in the Price of Coal Again
Angevin Washington reports that officials in Washington expect a price rise for coal if British miners strike. General Cushing disputes the excuse of a world coal shortage, noting the U.S. reserve stands at about 30 million tons of bituminous coal.
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Angevin
Washington, D.C
Temp
General Cushing
United States
Cushing
Missing Rock Falls Boy Charles Nickols Disappears
Charles Nickols, 14, son of Mr and Mrs Bert Nickols of Rock Falls, vanished from home in late September. Police nationwide alerted, a wide search underway, and a reward exceeding 31% of a dollar is offered for information leading to his whereabouts.
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Charles Nickols
Bert Nickols
Rock Falls
Tole Winh
Chester Pease
Chicago
Marine Band Concert Tickets On Sale At Secor's Drug
Reserved seats are now on sale at Secor's Drug Store for the U. S. Marine Band concert scheduled Monday October 25 at Normal Auditorium.
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Secor
U. S. Marine Band
Normal
Stolen Aurora Car Found Abandoned
The touring car reported stolen in Aurora was recovered abandoned in front of the Charles Ashley flat in Aurora. Police say the thief took a joy ride and fled, leaving the car behind after being scared. Local stations had been alerted statewide.
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Aurora
Charles Ashley
Whiskey Ring Ramifications Revealed in Chicago Probe
United Press reports evidence from Chicago shows a $100000 pool raised to influence Washington officials. Police say three agents were arrested after wire taps. The federal grand jury continues its probe into the whiskey ring today.
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United Press
Chicago
Bry
Federal Grand Jury
Wilson seeks evidence on wheat price drop in run to FTC
President Wilson asks Governor Allen of Kansas to supply long evidence indicating unfair practices caused the recent wheat price drop. The request targets federal trade commission findings amid concerns over competition and artificial causes. LAST DANCE IN ARMORY noted for Monday evening.
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Wilson
Cntte
Washington, D. C
Ereaiiest Wilson
Allen
Kansas
Federal Trade Commission
Republican county committee praises ticket in Sycamore meet
The Republican county central committee met in Sycamore and described the outlook as remarkably promising for the entire ticket. Delegates planned a countywide tour by nominees with meetings in Gen a and Hinckley and a push to mobilize voters for the campaign.
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Paign
Republican County Central Committee
Sycamore
District End
Frank S. Dickson
DeKalb
Harry G. Wricht
Byers
A. T. Tourtlcott
Gena
Hinckley
Yseter
DeKalb to Host 1921 Odd Fellows Convention
Delegates from the Patriarch Militant report from the 27th Illinois Militant LO.G P meeting. Lieutenant Gol William Fritz and Surgeon General C L Cheney returning from the field. DeKalb is chosen as next meeting place for October 1921 with 500 to 600 uniformed members expected, a major event for the lodge and city.
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Gol- William Fritz
Canton DeKalb No. 38
S. 4 Field
Mlinois Miliant LO
DeKalb
Insane Marine Tied to Haiti Killings, U S Navy Says
By United Port Washington D C Oct 15 the secretary of the Navy said an insane marine was responsible for some killings of natives during the American occupation of Haiti and that another marine sparked alleged uprisings. Navy officials were seeking them as Daniels refused to name them.
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United Port
Washington
D. C
Haiti
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Daniels
Tribune backs Democrat Hamilton Lewis for Illinois governor
The Chicago Tribune editorial endorsement supports Democratic candidate Hamilton Lewis for governor over Republican Len Small. The paper accuses Small of ties to the Thomson organization that it says controls Chicago’s Republican party.
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Illnois
Chicaro Tribune
Tribune mm
Len Small
Small
Thomson Organization
Chicace
Tribune
Fichtine
Carpentier Ready to Swear on Bout Against Levinsky
Report from New York dated October 15 states Georges Carpentier is prepared to swear to the honesty of his upcoming bout with Battling Levinsky. Levinsky, in Jersey City, says he fought his best but never fully recovered from injuries entering the second round.
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iRy West Press
New York, N.Y
Carpentier
Battling Levinsky
Jersey City
Levinsky
Think Report About China is False One
State department officials declared today they believed the report from Shanghai that the Chinese republic had been overthrown was false. Mystic Workers Dance Oct. 15, 1920, at Jarboe's Hall, Kirchner's Orchestra. Dancing supper.
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China
Dattes Press
Washington, D. C
State Department
Shanghai
Mystic Workers
Jarboe
Kirchner
Republicans pledge to protect American lives in Mexico stance
United Press reports in Somerset Kentucky on October 15 that Senator Harding, in a platform speech, says the Republican party will ask Mexico for protection of American lives and property. He denies being a war party and advocates the golden rule in international relations.
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United Press
Somerset
Republican Party
Mexico
Harding
Rio Grande
Slayer of Holdup Man Pays Penalty
Cvited Press reports in Chicago that K Frank Zazar, convicted slayer of a holdup victim, was hanged at the county jail. He faced death calmly and dropped at 8 16.
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Cvited
Chicago
Hls
Frank Zazar
Republicans Plan Largest Illinois Campaign Train Tour
DeKalb awaits a Republican state ticket visit as a special train arrives October 26 at 8 30 am and departs for Sycamore at 9 05. The statewide tour runs October 18 to 26 covering Springfield East St. Louis Mt. Vernon Cairo Quincy Streator Rockford and Aurora with stops and night meetings accompanying each leg.
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DeKalb
State Central Committee
Sycamore
Illinois
Ilinois
Sczte Wiee
Sprinefield
East St
Mt. Vernon
Csiro
Southeastern
Quincy
Streator
Indiana
Astin Almosit
Iowa
Rockford
Chicago
Aurora
Frank L. Smith
Britain Faces Test as Coal Miners Set to Strike
London officials announce a one day strike by coal miners starting Saturday after September votes. An export embargo on coal is imposed immediately by the Board of Trade as government efforts to avert disruption fail.
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United Press
London
England
Miners” Federation
Board of Trade Today
Robert Horne
Transportation Food Departments
Officials Move to Halt Cotton Arson Terror in Southwest
State and federal officials joined to stop terrorism by night riders threatening to use cotton guns to force mills to close as guards in cotton districts were strengthened. Reported disputes over a large Cameron fire and incendiary origins were noted by a state fire inspector.
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United Press
Dallas
Texas
Southwest
Guards
Soinis
San Antonio
Bolt Strikes Shabbona Farm in Storm Blaze
A bolt struck Henry Sherwood's barn at Shabbona during yesterday's storm starting a fire that burned the barn to the ground. Neighbors aided to save the house but the barn housed no stock and the loss was not total due to heavy insurance.
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Shabbona Farm
Henry Sherwood
Shabbonz
Sechbors
Mr. Sherwood
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