16 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1920
Page
1
Workman completes repainting of a large electric sign in Corry with care. The article notes the crew cites safety measures and local weather as factors during the job.
Fragmented OCR text details a town meeting in DeKalb with debate over a community project. There are references to committees, police involvement, and local figures like Mark Gtnan, with scattered mentions of Woods and a potential public sale.
Subpoenas issued for witnesses in a baseball scandal probe as grand jury action continues. Names and locations cited include New York and Arnold Kettachinel with ties to the investigation. Officials plan changes at federal and organizational levels as the national leagues respond.
The Masons plan a Monday night event at the Armory with a special sermon by the Der Lawton of the Masonic order. Past Masters will be recognized and a fine display of work by the Craftsmen will be shown. A reception follows with refreshments for attendees and local members invited.
In a tense afternoon match, Mt Moeris eleven and the local Normal teams clash. Normal leads 7 points early after a touchdown within the first five minutes, as Warner initiates a spirited offensive sequence and spectators note the hard line play.
In Caracas, Venezuela on October 16, a foreign trade study group at Georgetown University presented a special cap to the country’s champions. The team, praised for summer victories over several nines, received the cap from the sister of instruction as a symbol of achievement.
A DeKalb notice asks patrons to leave reservations by 00 o'clock tonight at the Chicken Dinner Motel.
Cleared text requests rags for a clean cotton drive with unclear phrasing. Describes a half yard and mentions office. Readable entities are minimal. no definite names, dates, or organizations can be confirmed.
A pilot is killed in a fatal crash reported during foggy conditions. Authorities say the aircraft went down in unclear weather, and rescue teams recovered the body at the crash site. Further details on the flight origin and exact time were not immediately available.
Bulletin reports Coach Forn urges grade schools to form football teams and pick the best four from each to join the high school squad later. The plan aims to strengthen talent early, with high school players combining with incoming freshmen for stronger teams. An aviation crash near Batavia killed pilot Filot McMulien, whose Omaha home was listed. witnesses saw the plane fall in fog and explode after the crash.
United Press reports Commissioner Frederick Wallis proposes a department of distribution to spread new arrivals to labor needs. Peter Donahue will head the new agency coordinating with governors, chambers of commerce, farm groups, and immigration agencies nationwide.
Local residents report a real Willie Weary tramp seen near Evans Avenue. He wandered a field all night and was later seen moving toward the railroad eastward after his improvised clothing and tin can watch fob drew attention.
Governor James M. Cox promised to seek women’s organizations to hold national meetings and shape a welfare program for congress and the executive after election. He attacked the Republican Senate for scrapping the League of Nations and neglecting public welfare, citing about 5.5 billion dollars in total appropriations with 1.1 percent for welfare and development.
Investigations into the Thursday evening Malta robbery yield no important disclosures. Some suspect local talent, others point to Chicago as the source. Among four stores, Jacobs and Bridgewater report the largest losses, including Ingersoll watches and cigars.
Tomorrow at Pershing Park the season ends with Afton and Clare meeting in a decisive clash. DeKalb players dot both rosters as local fans expect a spirited battle with Paul Donnelly, Mosher, Masterson, and Moon among the featured names on each side.
The Sawyer firm reports the new building opening progressing with the filling station and vulcanizing department moved to the new location. Partial stock transfer already done and full move planned next week. The building features a rare double driveway and is described as first class to meet firm needs.
The Lutheran Brotherhood will hold its regular meeting Monday at eight o'clock. Business will be addressed. Illinois weather outlook calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with moderate temperatures and gentle variable winds.
The Northern Illinois Dental Society closed its two day session in Elgin with nine papers and 21 clinics, representation from northern Illinois cities, and a vote to hold the next annual meeting in Sterling in October 1921 chaired by Dr A B Culhene with Dr B J Cigrand as vice president and Dr R P Culver as treasurer.
Washington report says the United States may appoint a member to the League of Nations commission to settle the Aland Islands dispute between Finland and Sweden. President Wilson appears inclined to US representation, aiming to resolve the century old controversy promptly. State department officials say US participation would not be hindered by nonmembership.
The Sycamore True Republican reports DeKalb county land data from 1915 to 1920 showing average price per acre 210.42 dollars, 53S total sales covering 60 821 acres, and 1974 value estimates of 250 75 per acre. It lists township transfers with acres and prices, noting Sycamore 156 transfers and 1920 real estate value 4 219 564 dollars with per capita value 287.
Chronicle ads promote Parline research on The Pai Isen Case and Al St John in Shit Ahoy. Princess Theatre listings highlight results from the want ads.
Premier George issued a nationwide statement blaming the miners for the strike as 1,000,000 men left the mines. He urged calm and pledged fair food distribution while rail and industry consider actions to avert a broader economic crisis.
The Good Fellowship club of American Steel and Wire Co will hold its regular meeting tonight. Matters of great importance to members will be discussed and a short entertainment will precede Pring. A dance and entertainment are planned with proceeds aiding a fund.
Jesse F. Matteson a DeKalb area resident from Cortland is elected president of the American Association of Advertising Agencies. The convention concluded with a final session and banquet. Matteson is known to DeKalb friends and is a cousin of Jetis Matteson.
Delegates from over 30 farm organizations demand expanded credit from national bankers at the American Bankers Association meeting in Washington. They argue current crop prices fail to cover costs, urging relief to prevent forced sales and stabilize agriculture.
Phillip Swanson heads to Rockford for the regular meeting of the Modern Power Plants committee. Attendees from across the district will discuss common problems and potential remedies in a session deemed highly informative for participants.
Medford Oregon story recounts H AML Arthurs who retired at age twenty after two years of work but found loafing harder than labor. He returned to activity and remained hale and hearty after a year of inactivity.
Next Tuesday the Bor Scouts will hold a moonlight hike starting about seven in the Cab Rooms area. They plan to roam the woods north of town and many will take woodcraft exams during the event, with no delays expected.
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