19 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1920
Page
1
An OCR fragment presents nonsensical phrases and repeated syllables with few legible names or places. The readable portion does not reveal a coherent event. The piece appears to be damaged text lacking concrete facts or identifiable entities.
Notice announces a Republican Committee meeting at headquarters on Tuesday October 19 at 7 38 PM. Officers listed include E 8 STILL and organization committee members. The text mentions premandem and precinct committer members and invites ladies to attend.
Morris reports on the end of the Trotsky wrangling with a decisive stance. The piece frames the political conflict as settled and moves to broader implications for the movement.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines a debate on opposing the Legion regarding leadership, policy, and governance. Mentions Geentensee and Americas directives, with references to TeretGand and Northern district actions.
A garbled report discusses the League granting freedom to the Irish and mentions figures including Governor Jazor M Oe and Senator Bee. It references British restraint and unrest, with vague notes on events in Hamp and New Buc and mentions an Ere Fake OF Lader context.
A distorted notice discusses militia enlistment rules and access to National Guard arms. It mentions Major Harry Si Goodivon leading a unit and urges readiness, with unclear dates and locations.
An unclear report notes Bob Frizol becoming a member of Leber Friel and taking ownership roles in a business linked to Micheli deel and HMporian. The piece hints at partner changes, future plans, and a timetable for shifts, with reference to Tom Mix and a Wednesday event.
Repair crews are working on a damaged plant area described as the Clark route. Workers rush to fix components and restore operations. Timeframe suggests completion within a few days as teams assess grease conditions and related equipment.
Walter W Williams Democratic candidate for Lieut Governor will address voters on leading campaign issues at 8:00 P M October 21 at 3rd and Lincoln Highway. 274 Committee.
A wartime dispatch from Selas notes the ongoing probe of fronts and a decree driving Weanpel from Southern Russia. It cites General Wrancel and a United Press report on political committees and campaign expenditures, with plans for further sessions in Chatman Reaver.
Three men robbed bank messenger Carl Mauer of 20004 dollars in cash and 50 06 in negotiable papers as he headed to a downtown bank from the Commercial and Savings bank. A policeman was late and Mauer went alone. no trace of the robbers was found and no usable description was provided.
The city electric company has had a force cleaning street lights since yesterday. Two men work together with water and cloth to wipe each lamp. Officials estimate most lights will be cleaned soon and full sweep may take a few days.
A garage worker plans a new cement driveway extending from the rear of the garage to Fourth Street. Men from theDed men and teams assist to level the drive with the street. When finished the repair shop area will be cleared of cars and a smooth access will be created.
London October 18 British parliamentary debate opened directly on the coal strike. Sir Robert Horne president of the board of trade outlined the strike and the negotiations. Premier Lloyd George was ready to intervene as Labour leaders prepared to present their case.
The Chicago Tribune and Chicago News shift support to J Ham Lewis for governor of Illinois after a feud with Len Small. Chicago newspaper leaders punish the state party for past losses while remaining loyal to Small at the center of population, with The Chronicle backing Small while citing party unity and local politics.
A Denton murder case unfolds with witness statements and defense claims. The article notes the supposed movement of the suspect, the location of the crime, and the district officials investigating. Details are fragmentary as court testimony and press accounts describe the events surrounding the death and the alleged accomplices.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a political speech event with references to Harding and DeBeare, a fire incident in Chicago involving smoke and property loss, and mentions of Wabash and Harrison avenues. The text includes scattered names, dates, places, and partial quotes, lacking coherent narrative or context.
A local nuisance report describes a man peering through windows in Ellwood. Police investigated the home of the complainant but found no evidence. On arrival at the station another call followed quickly, and while the culprit was suspected, he was not captured that night.
Local office seeks cleaned cotton rags without buttons hooks or pins. Rag bundles must have no pieces smaller than half a yard. No loose scraps. Suitable for industrial reuse. payment terms to be arranged.
Work on the DeKalb County Tuberculosis Sanitarium is at a standstill due to delays in pavement materials for the water lines. The project is nearing completion with only minor exterior work left, and the place was expected to be ready for patients by the first of next month.
Vienna October 18 communists efforts to gain representation in Austria failed entirely. Reformers from the election showed Pap Germ ae lost heavily.
London report says nations look to Baltic return to Warsaw and end conference. The plan to form a Baltic League and its defeat signals a break in talks as events unfold in October.
A garbled report notes possible blockage on Cement Road west of town near the Calverts intersection. It mentions vehicles, intersections, and a dream vision or event raising safety concerns. The fragmentary text references required levels and possible project timing but lacks concrete details.
Local scouting group schedules a standard gathering tonight, marking ongoing activities for members aged 26 to 30. The meeting aims to review routines and advance planned projects under the troop leadership.
Rev Andrew J. Graham of the Mother Church Boston will lecture Thursday Oct 21 at Third Street church. A member of the First Church of Christ Scientist Board, he will share Christian Science beliefs. The free lecture invites the public to learn about healing through the religion.
Miss Bessie Dodds has been in frail health for several months. A local update reports her condition showing signs of improvement and church and family circles await further favorable news from her bedside. Local physicians remain cautiously optimistic about her recovery.
The Illinois commission, led by Cashman Withersoe, authorized a 35 percent rise in intrastate freight rates for railroads. The move signals readiness to seek Supreme Court review if the Interstate Commerce Commission pushes for the 49 percent rate fixed by the commission. The outcome impacts shippers and carriers across Illinois as officials argue over the proper rate level.
A salesman narrowly avoided serious harm in a chaotic scene near a creek, with bystanders and police present. The event involved a window and a counter accident, and authorities began tracing the suspect after the tram was stopped and observers recalled the sequence of actions.
A new business entity was formed today in Somonauk led by principal W. H. Norm. The filing notes the creation of the company and outlines initial leadership.
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