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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1920

Page

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De Kalb County Ballots List Republican and Democratic Choices

Voter ballots prepared for De Kalb county primaries show Republican and Democratic tickets with multiple offices listed. Names include McKinley, Woodruff, Miller, Emmerson, Johnson, Keys, Rorr, Schneider, Mason, Yates, and others. Socialist candidates are led by Gustave Fraenckel and Andrew Lafin with regional lineups.

de Kalb United States William B. McKinley Frank L. Smitty Burnett Chipperfield Edward J. Brondage Supreme Court Edward Schneider Charles W Vail Lucas J. Butts Congress William EB. Mason Richard Yates John J. Brown Stephen A. Day Justis L. Johnson Arthur KE. Snow Charles E. Putter James Mamitten Lewis Barrett O'Hara Len G Hone Walter W. Williams Arthur W Charles Alfred B. Frederick James J. Brady Edwand T Mr Caffrey Treacurer Charles Roth William Ryan, Jr James T Boens George PF. Johnson George PF. Johnson For Representative In Concres State

Chaplin and O'Brien Screen at Princess Tonight

Charlie Chaplin stars in Work and Eugene O'Brien appears in The Head at the Princess Theatre tonight. Performances begin at 7 00 sharp with showtimes announced for the evening.

Charlie Chaplin Eugene O'Brien the Princess Tonight

Labor Day Screenings and Outdoor Reel Preview

A theater listing notes Cosmo Hamilton’s The Week End with Margarita Risner and Milton Sills in leading roles, praised as refined and entertaining. It also touts Tex of the Timberlands from the Young Buffalo series with Phillip Yale Drew starring, plus showtimes at 3 00, 7 30 and 8 0. The Chronicle advertises rag collection details.

Margarita Risner Wul Pear Cosmo Hamilton Misey Fisher Milton Sills Tex Timberlands Alan Phillip Yale Drew Throuzhout Buffalo Buffalo Bill Cody

Talbot In New Charge In Manchuria Port

Roy Talbot, now in official service in China, reports a promotion and a transfer to a large port on the Amur river in Manchuria. He describes temperament at Peking, Japan's changing stance, and a planned eight day river voyage to Tabebuo Aigun with potential travel companions Mr and Mrs Cole amid a tranquil border.

Talbot Jetter Roy China Mall Peking Anfu Jayean Japan Tabeibo Aigun Manchuria Amur Blagovestchensk Siberia Sungarr Amor

Eagles Notice on DeKalb Meeting for Plans

Notice to Eagles State Secretary James O Keefe will be in DeKalb Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock at the Eagles hall to explain and discuss organization plans. All members earnestly requested to be present. OM. Vickery, Pres, D. J. Redmond, Sec.

Eagles Segary James O'Keef DeKalb Sundat Ernoon Gall OM. Vickery Pres D. J. Redmond

Steel Company Club Holds First Meeting of Year

Over 250 members of the Ghee Fellowship club, composed mainly of American Steel and Wire employees, attended the Viking hall gathering. Officers for the year were elected: President Humphrey Jones, Vice President Elmer Wansen, Secretary Leonard Havens, Treasurer G Ireland, Directors Robert Powell Charles Hoag and Tom Jacokson, with Ed Duncan and Miss Morrissey on the Good Fellowship committee.

Ghee Fellowship Club American Steel and Wire Company Viking Hall Humphrey Jones Elmer Wansen Leonard Havens G Ireland Robert Powell Charles Hoag Tom Jacokson Good Fellowship Ed Duncan Miss Morrissey

Lincoln Highway to be Permanently Marked from New York

Lincoln Highway association Detroit announces enameled markers will line the route from New York to San Francisco by winter. Omaha to New York work is underway. New York to Omaha previously unmarked. Estimated cost is 26000 dollars with University of Michigan students assisting by motor truck travel.

Lincoln Highway Association Detroit Lincoln Highway New York San Pranecisco Omaha San Himard University of Michigan

Hundreds of Blackbirds Fallen in Tiuntley Park Raid

Hunters reported to Police Chief Riddell that a coordinated cleanup of blackbirds occurred in Tiuntley Park. Wardens indicated the night-long volley began after the first shot, killing hundreds and wounding many more as birds fled to die, with only one non blackbird killed.

Riddell Tiuntley Park

Chaplin in Work and O'Brien's The Figurehead in Focus

A comparative note highlights Charlie Chaplin's silent era comedy Work and Eugene O'Brien's stage play The Figurehead, examining performing styles and thematic contrasts in early 20th century theater and film.

Cox Discusses Senate Slush Fund Inquiry in Chicago

Governor Cox met with campaign manager E H Moore in Chicago to discuss the Senate slush fund investigation. Moore plans to present new documents including Form 1 and Form 101 showing a secret fundraising plan tied to a 1920 Republican effort with targets, quotas, and coordination by city prospected committees.

Chicago Cox Senate E. H. Moore Moore United Press Republican National Committee Cleveland Detroit Republican Businessen Cam Cir Jenter Harry M_ Blair Fair Coxhead Will Heys Fred Rit

Dramatic Tragedy and Rescue Near Delaware Capes

Reports from Hoboken and Washington describe the submarine S 5 rescue ordeal and the Ohio battleship’s near grounding at the Delaware Capes. Crew salvaged after seven hours of danger with lifeboats, engines, and oxygen running low, while a naval court of inquiry is ordered into submarine S 4’s accident.

Lewis Delaware Ohio Atlantic Delaware Capes Hoboken N. J Charles M. Cooke United Lates S 5 William Grace Panama General Goethals Goethals Liothain Cooke Ivan Washington Naval Court of Daniels Philadelphia Delaware Cape

Dempsey Miske Prize Fight Promised at Benton Harbor

The Chronicle notes Jack Dempsey’s return to boxing to defend his title against Bill Miske at Benton Harbor. Miske, known as a hard battler, has previously nearly knocked out Dempsey. The paper posts live round-by-round results from about four o’clock for local readers watching the event.

Jack Dempsey Billie Mis Ke Benton Harbor Dempsey Willard Miske Wenpsey Chronicle

Golf Players Invited to Belmar Links

Nisawae Kee Country Club invites golf players to Belmar course near Belvidere for a Thursday event. Tevidere-Marenzo officials seek strong local representation and ask members to notify the handicap committee by Tuesday noon. Multiple social events are planned for next Maoma Latwie Day.

Nisawaekee Country Club Belmar Belvidere Moma

Final Round of Kishwaukee Country Club Championship

The championship finals at Kishwaukee Country Club are set for this afternoon between Miss Gertrude McDermott and Mrs Milo Oakland. McDermott defeated Miss Helen Krueger four and two, while Oakland beat Mrs Frank Anderson five and four in earlier rounds. The winner will hold the cup for next year.

Kishwaukee Country Club Gertrude McDermott Milo Oakland M McDermott Helen Krueger Oakland Frank Anderson

Tractor Tests End At Fisk School Event

Dealers from many firms watched tractors undergo tests at the Fisk Motor company farm. The school began last Monday with over 1,000 dealers as guests and will likely become an annual affair. Free lunches were provided daily to avoid travel between downtown and the testing grounds.

Rhe Ist Cosu-Ion Fisk Motor Company

Plot for new revolution in Russia seen

Reports from Warsaw say monarchist plans for a broad Russian revolution are being formed in Vienna with German backing. If Russia succeeds, a parallel royalist movement would start in Germany and join with the Russian efforts.

Russia Warsaw Poland Vienna Germany

DeKalb Post Elects Delegate to Legion National Convention

At the Hewler lake convention of the American Legion held in Chicago T. S. Murray was elected delegate to the national convention in Cleveland. Foster members were found eligible, a ruling that sparked heated discussion locally and will be welcomed by the DeKalb post.

Hewler Lake American Legion LaSalle Chicago DeKalb Post T. S. Murray Cleveland Foster

Four Sugar Gouger Indictments Hit Federal Docket

Four firms and several officials were indicted by a federal grand jury in Chicago on charges of profiteering in sugar. The defendants include Dante Brothers Candy Company Henderson Taylor & Co Headsman Bros and Env Dire Wholesale Grocer Company. The indictments allege sugar sales at profits up to 100 percent with brokers earning excessive commissions.

Suffrage League Likely to Disband After Ratification

Mrs Grace Wilburn Trout president of the Illinois Equal Suffrage Association announced that the Suffrage League will disband following Tennessee's ratification of the federal amendment. The group will dissolve the state organization after victory in the long struggle for women’s right to vote is secured.

Umen Chicago Tennessee Grace Wilburn Trout Hellinois Equal Suffrage Assoclation

All Set for the Big Celebration

The note announces a large upcoming community celebration featuring Dancing and Ete with plans well advanced. Local organizers urge participation and indicate events will run across a full day with performances, activities, and food stalls.

Labor Day 1920 Planned Grand DeKalb Celebration

DeKalb prepares a multi event Labor Day program with speakers including A. M. Hall and Mrs. Marion Diehl, dances by top orchestras, aerial stunts by HH. Dujartin, a local baseball game vs Hinckley, vaudeville acts, and a large evening street parade with prizes and a balloon ascent.

DeKalb DeKalb County A. M. Hall Marion Diehl Dujartin Dhet Duarastir Aeroplane Company DeKelb South Fourth Street Hinckley Seventh Street Lizzie Packard Miionis Idinner Hone Pic- Nic Annie's Woods Franklin the Woods Comner Taird Linen Highway Lincoln Highway Park Vandenle

Dixon Players Hit Town Tomorrow For Big Game

Local baseball fans expect Dixon to bring a strong nine for the series as Isbor day hosts Hinckley and a crowd aims for a decisive win. Glenn may start on the mound, with speculation over the exact game his appearance will cover.

Dixon Isbor Hinckley Glenn

Lowden to Speak Here in DeKalb Tonight

Governor Frank Lowden of Illinois will address DeKalb voters at the chautauqua tent on South Seventh Street at about eight o clock. A large crowd is expected as the state chief executive faces recent criticisms from Chicago Mayor William Hale Thompson and promises a lively response.

Frank ©. Lowden Illinois DeKalb Chautauqua South Seventh Street BeKalb William Hale Thompson Chicago Governor London

Farm Deal Nets Local Farmer 260 Acre Purchase

John Donnelly, a leading local farmer, bought Harry Lap Hen’s 260 acre tract north of Sycamore. Brock and Redmond arranged the sale, reported yesterday.

John Donnelly Harry Lap Hen Sycamore Brock and Redmond

Labor officials weigh outlaw coal strike in nation’s capital

Washington D C September 4 labor officials began considering the outlaw strike of the anthracite miners unhappy with the anthracite seal commission award. Hugh L Kerwin head of the bureau of conciliation in the labor department and three mediators led the talks.

United Press Washington, D. C Hugh L. Kerwin Bureau of Conciliation Wabor Department

Chronicle Skips Labor Day Edition

There will be no Chronicle issue on Labor Day as workers at the paper take a day off to enjoy a break, with employees granted a holiday.

Chronicle

The Third Woman at The Star Carlyle Blackwell Stars

At The Star Carlyle Blackwell, one of the Screen's best known leading men, is part of the Robertson Cole Superior cast in The Third Woman. Blackwell plays a society man who discovers Indian blood and deserts the white race. Laugh at Money Talks, latest Sunshine comedy. Continuous after 7:15. Adults 28c total. Children 15c

Carlyle Blackwell Robertson Cole Star Tonight Mr. Blackwell

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