25 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1920
Page
1
A special train will arrive shortly after 8:30 PM and a crowd is expected to be on hand to greet the state candidates. The event promises local interest as supporters line the route to welcome the visiting politicians arriving for the political gathering tomorrow.
A garbled note references a place called The River's Bar and mentions a mysterious venture or event. Locals report confusion over the message and its connection to ongoing town affairs, sparking speculation about hidden details and upcoming clues.
Washington reports the state enters a pivotal week with the Senate contest in sharp focus. Republicans and Democrats prepare for the political push toward election day, as key states including Kentucky, Connecticut, Iowa, Ohio, and Wisconsin loom in the battle for the 34 seats needed. Governor Cox campaigns across the region while party leaders weigh likely doubtful states and the race for Keckman’s seat intensifies.
Mrs. Peter Pierson, about 73, of Maple Park, was found dead at five o'clock Saturday morning after falling on the stairs while going to fetch her son's breakfast. An apparent heart trouble or fainting spell may have caused the death. she is survived by her husband and two children, Harry Pierson the postmaster and Mrs. Ben Snyder. The funeral is this afternoon.
MORRIS NIGHT reports that night school will be offered this winter in the city. Plans to consolidate with American Steel and Wire failed, as the company runs only a day school for employees. The city will run the program if needed, as in previous years.
A Wheaton man was involved in a crash on East Road. The readable text mentions a male driver and nearby locations but details are unclear. No injuries are confirmed in the legible portions. Local authorities may investigate and release further information.
A damaged fragment reports completion of decoration work in lodge rooms at the Elbe ward. It mentions Annie and Reeenaeit among those involved and hints at bond-related matters and ward proceedings. The legible text reflects ceremony and oversight of the project with local tone.
A local high school girls group unveils a new plan to raise funds for athletic activities. A society for girls organizes events and drives to pool earnings from recent activities and sales to support sports programs.
Washington Oct 25 United Tres reports Secretary Colby sent a telegram to the American consul at Nogales Sonora to urge Mexican authorities to take all possible measures to apprehend M Sevrey the American citizen murdered at Cananda Mexico and to seek justice.
A notice notes a special meeting of the Rine Lodge of the Masons this evening. In other news, the War Department announced immediate National Guard reorganization under the Army Reorganization Act. The guard will be 200 men per senator and representative, rising to 800 per member, with growth to 427,000 total enlisted by 1924.
An unknown Ford driver and a passenger escaped injury after the car skidded on soft gravel at the bottom of Cusson hill, rolled over into a ditch, and then righted itself. The vehicle sustained only minor damage as both men were ejected but unharmed.
Rough pushing in the front of the Snyder Smoke Shop damaged a glass window in the cigar case late Saturday night. The offender admitted fault and offered to pay for the damage. A replacement glass will take time to procure, unless a matching piece is found locally.
All electricity in the city was shut off at daylight yesterday morning and kept off until ten o'clock for permanent repairs on the switchboard at the plant. The work is dangerous to perform at night, so it was done during the day. once completed, officials expect very little further trouble.
United Press reports from Fiume say Gabriel D'Annunzio's cabinet rejected claims he seeks military dictatorship of Italy. The denial follows rumors sparked by victory celebrations in Rome on November 4 and a spectacle planned with D'Annunzio appearing from a plane as an angel of the revolution.
London reports the death of Terence MacSwiney, Lord Mayor of Cork, after 74 days on hunger strike in Brixton prison. His wife and sisters visited. religious advisers were present at his death. The Cork mayor's case drew international attention as protests spread across Dublin New York and Boston with calls for action and an official protest from the U.S. commission for Irish Independence. Dublin mourned with bells tolling and the Mansion House flag at half mast.
Washington October 25 Japanese protests over proposed California laws restricting land holding and labor migration await California voters' decision. The issue follows demands by the U S government to halt Japanese labor immigration and Japan to repeal laws deemed detrimental to its people.
An item notes a famous U S band performing at Normal and at a specified time. It includes an unusual rag request for clean cotton rags without hooks or pins, requiring pieces at least half a yard. Rate 10 cents per ... referenced in the article.
The adage that warm wind from the south on September 21 predicts at least two more months of mild weather appears to hold this year. Frosts have occurred but not enough to end the continued warmth, keeping conditions favorable for the herd.
The whistle cord snag Friday led many residents to fear a mill fire. Workers rushed to mills only to find the issue was a snag in the whistle line. The blast signals match the city alarm box near the site, guiding responders.
Work on the Matacam road built along Oak Street between Tenth and Eleventh is nearly finished. Excavation, gravel fill, crushed rock, and final prep have been completed. Once finished it will be among the finest roads in that end of the city and will ease travel through mud for steel company employees and their ponies.
Yesterday marked the close of the semiannual Swed ish Lotterah churches meeting in Mlpols attended by many delegates. Reverends N. E. Jobhnson and Modern spoke at length delivering addresses. The gathering was described as beneficial and likely to compare favorably with prior years.
Fred Hungerford an American Rail Express messenger was released Friday after several days in jail. Bonds provided by relatives paid the bail and facilitated the discharge from custody in Belvidere.
Athens official bulletin reports King Alexander remains in same condition today as assessed by court physicians. The monarchy’s health status draws international attention amid ongoing uncertainty about the future of the realm.
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