Famine Is Imminent As Coal Shortage Grips Sycamore
The article warns of an approaching coal famine in Sycamore as May orders remain unfilled. Dealers report hard coal at $18.25 to $21 per ton and soft coal scarcer, with prices rising across regions and freight costs pushing dealer prices higher. Frank Conley of DeKalb Sycamore Electric notes ongoing tight supply, strikes, and rail-car shortages forcing open-market purchases, increasing annual coal costs for the company.
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Prem Jin
Aulr
The
Black Diamond
New York
Uegent
Jimes
Michigan
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnis
Minnois
Illinois
la Hine
Franklin
Williamson
T Minots
Peoria
Spring Valley
Frank Conley
DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Company
Ulinois
Tliois
Ths
Bbresaary Econ
le Company
Sycamore and
DeKalb
Ainehes
Smith Gets Fine Boost for renomination in DeKalb
Lowell B. Smith, DeKalb County State’s Attorney, seeks renomination as a Republican. Supported as courageous and honest, he touts his record as a prosecutor defending the people while helping first offenders fit back in. Voters urged to reward his service and keep him in office.
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Smith
Lowell B. Sroth
T Lb
Somonauk
Kane
Fonger
Wormen
Lowell B. Smith
DeKalb County
Lowell Bo Sart
DeKathy County
Thellinois States Attorney’s Association
Betenes
Patel
Sonee
Barr Rally Urges Aid for Joliet Politician in Illinois Race
Hon Richard J Barr of Joliet campaigns for Illinois attorney general amid claims of Chicago precincts delaying returns in a prior defeat to E J Brundage. Supporters urged to persuade friends, arguing Illinois owes Brundage nothing and Barr can win with turnout.
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Barr
Richard J. Barr
Joliet
Illinois
Brundace
Chicago
Dickard
E. J. Brundage
Cox Ready for Swing Down the West Coast
Governor Cox resumes his nationwide stump tour as he travels by train with Governor Cox delivering 21 speeches in Montana over two days and moving into Washington. Spokane and Walla Walla mark major stops as the pace remains demanding with 47 speeches in one week. The trip continues with an address planned at the Spokane state fair.
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United Cress
Cox
Spokane
Wash
Gvernor Cox
Montana
Washington
Pacific
Walla Walla
Governor Reviews Court Martial Report in Mayfield Case
Austin Sept 10 The governor will not finish the review of the court martial against Colonel William Mayfield tied to the attempted arrest of G. B. Santere The Ilvusion Post reports a verdict is reached at Ostgesten but full transcript is not yet complete The governor will make the document public from his office.
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Mecares
Austin
Texas
Hobly
William Mayfield
G. B. Santere
Sileer
Ilvusion Post
Akteneh
Ostgesten
Eastern mail plane hops to New York from Pacific coast
Ray Little piloted the first aerial mail plane from the Pacific coast to New York, taking off shortly after daylight with 200 pounds of letters. The first mail to cover the full distance was due to arrive at two o clock. Help wanted notices seek a watchman for heating plant and workers for machines and assembly.
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Sey Uaw
Bae
Lord Mayor McSweeney to be fed under protest
London and Dublin report McSweeney of Cork near collapse in Brixton Prison as authorities plan force feeding amid hunger strike. Doctors fear exhaustion could kill him while his wife laments lost hope. Irish hunger strikers send message of resolve. Police reprisals in Calway after Sinn Fein violence leave three rioters dead and several wounded.
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London
England
McSweeney
Cork
Brixton
Dublin
Ireland
Brixton Prison
Huncer
Calway
Sinn
Nine RP Co workers indicted for murder in train death
Nine B RP T Co employees were indicted on murder charges and are in custody for the death of Fred Cleveland, 17, killed by a stone thrown at an elevated train on August 1.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
B. Rp, T. Co
Fred Cleveland
Volcano News From Temblor Zone and Theatre Schedule
A Rome dispatch reports the crater of Pizanello still active with flames and smoke and rumbling. The piece notes upcoming theater showings with Comme Girimiii in Bab's Candidate and Phillip Drew in His Pal's Gal plus a comedy by Matt and Jeff and Fisher's newest car e comedy, at 130.
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United Press
Rome
Italy
Specia Today
Pizanello
Girimiii
Bab
Phillip Drew
Gal
Matt
Jeff
Fisher
Seating Of Pupils At School Today
Final work for the term was completed this morning at the high school and permanent seats were issued to all students. The new seating, moved from the Armory, allows many more students to be accommodated though not as comfortable as prior arrangements. Seating room remains a major issue, necessitating some sacrifices in comfort.
Workmen Start Remodeling on Hal and Sorenson Show Room
Workmen have been at the Hal and Sorenson auto show room cleaning up and moving out old bakery fixtures in preparation for new tenants. Much work remains before occupancy, including a new front, with the store expected to reopen soon after completion.
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Hal and Sorenson Auto Show
Dan O'Leary Defends Title This Sunday
Dan O'Leary will defend his title this Sunday in a two mile race against P M Mahoney. Mahoney, aged 58, was born on the day O'Leary beat his father in Ireland. The race will circle the ball diamond bases, showcasing O'Leary's famed eight minute mile pace.
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Dan O'Leary
P. M. Mahoney
Mr. Mahoney
Mr. O'Leary
Ireland
Actress Olive Thomas Reported Dead In Paris
Reports from New York and Paris indicate film actress Olive Thomas died in Paris after a mercurial poisoning accident. Doctor Choate of Los Angeles issued a statement that she was near death. no confirmation reached Selznick's office and friends await word as her husband Jack Pickford relays news of pneumonia.
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Selznick Film Corporation
Olive Thomas
Paris
Selznick
France
Oliver Thomas
Joseph A. Choate
Los Angeles
Cal
Los Angeres
Jack Pickford
Sete
Olie Thomas
House of David Baseball Team May Play Here
DeKalb fans may see a crackerjack baseball team from the House of David Benton Harbor play here soon but the date is not known. The long bearded men are playing in the east at present and have lost few games this season. The local game will be arranged once the team arrives home.
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DeKalb Nasenan
House of David
Benton Harbor
Seat
Legion Post Plans Big Picnic Battle At Park
On October 3 the Sycamore American Legion post will stage a new event at Electric Park a combined picnic and sham trench battle. It marks the first time such an attraction is attempted by a Legion post in the region.
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The
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Electric Park
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Local Boys Leave For Notre Dame
Bryan Henaughan and John Hope left yesterday for Notre Dame to start school on the 15th. The boys say they enjoyed vacation but expect a better time at school.
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Notre Dame
Bryan Henaughan
John Hope
Solid Concrete and The Great Accident Night Show
Larry Oeman Wu Auduen and Tom Moore headline a comedy night featuring stage pieces from Schooldays and The Grocery Clerk along with the Saturday Evening Post story The Great Accident. A lively billing promises laughs and entertainment value.
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Larry Oeman
Wu Auduen
Tom Moore
Saturday Evening Post
Instruct Upon Ballot Plan From Republican Club
The Republican club met to outline plans for two sample ballot booths in prominent city locations to educate voters before the primaries. A mass meeting is set for the week after the primaries with Adjutant General Frank Dickson as a possible speaker.
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Republican Club
Third Street
Lincoln Highway
Powell's Drug Store
General Assembly
Allen
Byers
Frank Dickson
Poles accuse plot to aid Bolsheviki in Lithuania
Polish diplomatic reports from London sayLithuanian adves in Suvalki region served as a screen for Reds escaping from East Prussia into Russia. Lithuanians deny aid and claim internment of Reds in the Augusta Suvalki area. General Budennys army escaped encirclement near Hrubidysof after many were captured. Bolsheviki concentrate at Grodno preparing new drive on Warsaw, signaling possible Lithuanian cooperation.
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London
England
Suvalki
East Prussia
Russia
Augusta
Budenney
Hrubidsof
Washington, D. C
Grodno
Warsaw
Advic
Washington
DeKalb Sees Strong Job Market This Winter
A Washington statement says this year will be the best for employment nationwide since the war years. DeKalb factories are hiring, with most plants resumed and employing large numbers of men, ensuring work through the season.
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DeKalb
Washington, D. C
Talk of Fair Grounds for Dekalb Illinois
Citizens debate a possible fair site here arguing if Sandwich can draw 20000 crowds a similar venue here could attract many more. No clear movement leader yet but discussions grow as plans for a fair track emerge amid unsettled Illinois weather tonight and Saturday.
Ship Dewey Stranded on Rocks Off Cape Light
Boston dispatch reports the ship Dewey remains on the rocks off Cape Light with rescue efforts renewed. The vessel, part of the shipping board fleet, ran aground in fog. the Basanea also in distress off Newfoundland as Portia rushes to aid the stricken ships.
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Mass
Shipping Board
Dewey
Cape Light
Basaneanother Shipping Board
Newfoundland
Portia
Eye injury updates on Perry Ferguson at hospital
Perry Ferguson, struck in the eye by a nail Wednesday night, is listed as doing very nicely and is not expected to lose sight. He remains in hospital and will likely stay until Sunday, with doctors blocking a return to Champaign on the 20th due to strain on the other eye.
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Perry Ferguson
Champaign
Missing Girl Found by Item in Chronicle
Margaret Nelson learns her aunt is located through this paper and an item within it. Miss Nelson reports her aunt has been in the area for seven years, and telephone contact was made with the policy station this morning.
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Wee Pole
Margaret Nelson
Miss Nelson
Policy Station
Hopes Again Dashed That Babe Was Found
Norristown Pa September 10 Hope that the baby found at Morristown Tennessee was the 15 month old son Blakely of George H Coughlin of Norristown Pa was abandoned today after telegrams from Morristown identified and returned the child to its mother there
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Morristown
Tenn
Blakely
George H. Coughlin
Schools In Bad Shape In New Year Report
Public education faces severe strain as commissioner Philander P. Claxton warns of critical shortages. Elementary teachers fall 75,000 short and high school staff lag by 150 positions with 75,000 needed rooms costing about 9 billion dollars. Reform pace hinges on tripling current salaries, with three to four years needed to ease gaps. Past year shows 100,000 elementary and 20,000 to 25,000 high school teacher shortfalls.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
America
Philander P. Claxton
Bureau of Education
Settlement Talks End Nigerian?
Rome reports that metal workers and manufacturers reached a settlement basis for the strike threatening Italy’s industry. The agreement, awaiting ratification by the General Confederation of Labour, comes as workers' seizures of factories continue and British union delegates monitor events in Milan.
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United Press
Rome
Italy
Tribuna
General Confederation of Laor
Milan
Probe Opens Over Coal Prices at Mines
Chicago September 10 District Attorney Clyne launched a probe into alleged profiteering in coal. Charles L Klein vice president of the Wambum Coal Co was asked to explain an unusual price jump from 1.80 to 11.00 for one grade of coal.
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United Press
Chicago
Clyne
Charles L. Klein
Wambum Coal Company
Republican Campaign Funds Estimated At 4.88 Million
Fred Upham testifies before a senate subcommittee that GOP fundraising totals for national state senatorial and congressional campaigns reach 4.879 million dollars as an absolute maximum. He breaks down budgets and notes a 250 thousand dollar rise since August 26 and adherence to a one thousand dollar contribution cap. Chicago report also covers Democratic committee member Bochenstein denying a state fundraising group and details of the inquiry schedule.
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United Press
Chicago
Fred Upham
Republican National Committee
Senate
Cox
Upham
E. H. Moore
National Committee
East
Middle West
Tfl
Charles Bocenstein
Ilinois
Dmocratic National Committee
Illinois
Bochenstein
Sandwich Fair Draws Crowd Despite Rain
In spite of steady rain, more than 12,000 people attended the Sandwich fair grounds yesterday to watch a baseball game. Rain began at 1:30 and ceased by 2:30, soaking the track and forcing all races to be postponed. A double header is scheduled for today at noon. Many DeKalb residents planned to attend yesterday but stayed home. today’s events draw a large crowd.
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Sandwich
DeKalb
Attractive Tire Sale at Quinn's Garage
A few days only offer on Firestone Fabric Tires, high grade guaranteed stock, no seconds, 15 percent off list, and a free tube with every casing.
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Quinn
Firestone
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