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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1921

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Cliffe Denies Gubernatorial Candidacy in Inspiring Address

Elgin Circuit Judge Adam Cliffe of Sycamore told Kiwanis members last night he is not a candidate for any office including governor. He urged return to American home, school and church, universal education, and stronger support for public schools and the American Legion. He condemned easy divorces, urged no hyphenated Americans, and stressed loyalty to one nation.

Elgin Adam Cliffe Sycamore Kiwanis Club Elgin State Hospital Illinois Sixteenth Judicial District A. L. Paulson Cliffe Ralph T. Hinton Col. Adams United States Iar America American Legion Teopie

Pershing Calls on President Millerand in Paris Visit

General Pershing visits the Elysee Palace in Paris accompanied by Ambassador Herrick. He is warmly greeted by President Millerand and engages in brief, friendly dialogue before continuing his official duties.

Unitee Paria France Pershing Herrick Millerand Elysee Palace

Lodge Urges GOP to Get On the Job in Senate

Senator Lodge voices displeasure at Republican absences as Senate opens. He says 26 of 56 Republicans were missing, risking delay on tax, Panama toll repeal, peace treaties with Germany Austria and Hungary, anti beer bill, railroad refunding and foreign debt refinancing. President Harding sees rifts easing after New Mexico seat win and Democratic opposition waning. Underwood backs administration at disarmament talks, boosting prospects for tax revision.

United Cross Washington, D. C Lodge Bie Ates Toodge Curtis Senate Germany Austria Hungary Harding New Mexico Underwood

Death claims five month old baby in Still household

Robert Burtoy Stil, the infant son of Mr and Mrs Perrie Still, died last night after a sudden breathing crisis. Doctors could not revive him after an acute spinal trouble. The Strauss operation months earlier had left him healthy until this fatal episode. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Still home with Rev B Garett Evans officiating and burial at Pair View cemetery.

Ste Strauss Pervie Srill South Third Street B. Garett Evans Pairview Cemetery

Cavalry Squadron to Arrive in DeKalb October 15

Announcement from Des Moines says a 200 man cavalry squadron with 300 horses will reach DeKalb the afternoon of October 15 and stay overnight. It will pass Dixon and Rochelle on October 13 and 14, drawing local crowds to view the horses.

Des Moines Iowa DeKalb Dixon Rochelle

Cabinet Is Not a Unit on Irish Policy Dispute

In Garloch Scotland Premier Lloyd George faces cabinet dissent over the Irish situation as ministers debate a reply to de Valera. The aim is to foster a conference while avoiding loose interpretation by Dail Eireann and placing responsibility on de Valera. London reports the National Liberal Federation urges dominion status for Ireland similar to Asquith’s plan.

United Press Garloch Scotland Lloyd George Hammon de Valera iSinn Fein Dail Eireann de Valera London England National Liberal Federation Ireland Asquith

Powers Urged to Intervene in Balkan Standoff

Geneva Sept 22 The council of the League of Nations urged immediate intervention by Britain France and Italy to prevent a Serbo Albanian dispute from sparking a new Balkret war. The note to the powers called for concerted action to avert a broader conflict as the league splits over the issue.

Geneva Switzerland Great Britain France Italy Council of the League of Nations Europe League

Three New Nations Join the League Today

Three new nations Esthenia Lithuania and Latvia were admitted to membership of the League of Nations this brings the league to 51 member countries. Weather notes for Minneola pair night and Friday call for warmer in the south tonight.

United Press Gover Switzerland Esthenia Lithuania Latvia Leacup of Nations League

Elderly Woman Breaks Hip in Home Accident

Miss Christine Olson, about 70, living on Lewis street, suffered a severe hip fracture in a noon fall at her home while moving household goods to a new address on Tenth street. She recalls nothing of the accident and is hospitalized this afternoon.

Christine Olson Lewis Street Miss Olson Tenth Street

Half Billion Taxes Collected in Third Quarter

Washington Sept. 22 The treasury department announced that income and profits taxes for the third quarter totaled 500 million dollars. An additional 250 million dollars is expected.

United Press Washington,d. C Treasury Department

Denson Moves Family To Rochelle This Week

J. T. Denson relocates his household to Rochelle as he takes a position in a drug store. He recently sold Crescent drug store. the move follows a period of inactivity and a planned meeting of local groups at the Legion rooms Sunday morning at ten o'clock to mark the change. Prof. C. FP. friends express sorrow at the departure.

J. T. Denson Rochelle Mr. Denson Crescent Drug Bugle Dramage Legion C. FP

Oppose Rate Increase For Phone Company

Springfield Al Sept 22 Special to The Chronicle The cities oppose any further telephone rate hike sought by DeKalb County Telephone Co at Illinois Commerce Commission hearing in DeKalb Sycamore Genoa Waterman Shabbona Maple Park Kirkland Hinckley Leland Esmond Asst Commissioner A T Spivey heard The company was represented by John Faissiler J C Joslyn general manager and secretary H D Fisk F B Brower Joven testified about rising operating costs in labor and materials and cross examined by Fisk and Brower

Springfield The Chronicle Fisk and Brower Joslyn Sengtic

Three Men Found Dead on Railroad Line

Three men were found murdered and robbed along a Southern Illinois railroad line. Bodies located in a lumber car at Dupo Wolfs Lake and Halsey, two in uniform. One shot through the heart a blood stained lumber fragment nearby. Express receipts tied them to Arkansas Louisiana and Ohio destinations. Authorities think they traveled together in a flight car and were killed during a fight on the train.

Unipeg Press St. Louis Ilinois Missour Pacific Dupo Wolfs Lake Halsey Du_ po Bigelo Ark Clark New Washington Ohio

Police Taken On Charges Of A Conspiracy

Three detective sergeants Edward S mail Thomas Carlisle and Edward Mitchell were arrested on conspiracy to violate the prohibition act charges. They are alleged to have disappeared 146 cases of whiskey from a truck and to have tried to extort 12000 dollars from chemical company officials, moving liquor across city sections.

United Tress Chicago Ill Chemical Company Edward Smail Thomas Carlisle Edward Mitchell

South Fourth Street Work Begins Today

Road from Carters corner to Hunt corner closed for paving amid adverse weather. Traffic detours via South First street for about two miles then south to Carter's corner. Dry weather should restore good road soon with another passable route one mile east of the closed stretch.

the Chronicle Carter’s Corner Hunt Corner First Street Carter's Corner Hunt's Corner

New Lutheran Pastor Arrives in De Kalb

Rev. E. W. Magnusson of Detroit Mich arrives as the new pastor of the First Lutheran Church in De Kalb. He will preach his first sermon Sunday morning and is expected to attract a large crowd as members seek to meet the minister and his family.

E. W. Magnusson Detroit Mich Magnusson

Arbuckle Arraigned in Murder Case Trial Preparations

San Francisco dispatch says Roscoe Arbuckle’s murder case moves toward trial with the defense expected to introduce alternative causes for Virginia Rappe’s death. The state plans major witness testimony while Arbuckle’s preliminary hearing extends through the week. New York reports detail testimony by Lowell Sherman and statements about the party, with Sherman summoned as a witness and stating Arbuckle’s innocence and a non wild gathering.

United Press San Francisco Calif Roscoe Arbuckle Virginia Rappe Los Angeles Arbuckle Miss Rappe New York N. Y N. Y., Sept. 22.—Miss Virginis Rappe Lowell Sherman Swann Sherman Sn Francisco Swanny Sherman 20Th Century Limited Harmon A. Senminacher California District Attorney's Office District Attorney’s Office Jacob Danton

Labor Members Demand Immediate Parliament Meeting

London Sept 22 Labor members of parliament addressed a letter to the speaker urging reconvening Parliament at once over the serious unemployment situation in England.

London Eng Labor House of Commons England

Young Folks as Asset to City Policy Claim

J Stanley Brown president of DeKalb State Normal College argues that boys and girls are the greatest asset of any community and that organizations prioritizing youth serve the public best. He urges continued support for youth programs and education to strengthen the city’s future.

J. Stanley Brown DeKalb State Normal College Adpana Een Hone

Largest Crowd Attends Fine Meeting at Saints Church

A large crowd filled Saints church last night to hear Elder Christy. He described the Christian religion as an inspiration and life in which God breathes into and through a person, asserting a live church is essential for spiritual life. Services this evening in Saints chapel at South Seventh and Prospect with special music. Elder F. M. Cooper of Plano will speak. Sub sock The Law of the Spirit of fe.

Christy Saints Church Saints Chapel South Seventh Prospect Streets F. M. Cooper Plano, Ill

Suspects Sought in Nail-Club Murders Near Monroe

Dowagah Michigan September 22 United Press reports Herbert Smith neighbor of the Monroe family three members slain by a nail studded club held for questioning in Kalamazoo. Neva Monroe 17 died others injured Ardith 12 condition serious. Police seek motive and possible assault before death as Allen Kenney is pursued in Detroit and Temple. Fingerprint analysis and rehabbed clothing examined as investigators press for clues.

United Press Dowagah Mich Herbert Smith Monroe Smith Kalamazoo William Monroe Neva Ardith Detroit Case Henry Wyner Michigan William Kenney Kenney Willian Monroe Donagah Temple Evans Chicago Police Department

Legion Buglers and Drummers Meet for Special Rehearsal

Members of the American Legion Bugle and Drum Corps are requested to attend a Sunday morning rehearsal at ten o'clock in the Legion rooms. Prof. C F Toen niges has been hired to instruct the players and all Legion members are urged to participate to help prepare the group for early readiness.

Legion American Legion Bugle Legion’rooms C. F. Toenniges

Vacuum Bottle Sale At Saturday Only Low Price

Saturday only sale of a pint size vacuum bottle with colored case and aluminum top serving as a cup. High grade standard product for hot drinks at school or work. Limited supply. orders accepted before Saturday but no bottles sold until Saturday morning.

Death toll soars in Oppauer industrial blast tragedy

Berlin reports estimate more than 4 000 killed or injured as rescue teams search a fog shrouded site. About 1 000 bodies recovered and 2 500 treated, with French troops guarding the area. Explosion devastated Ludwigshaven and the nearby town of Oppauer, hundreds killed and many missing.

United Press Berlin Germany Oppouver Hospitale Badische Aniline Works Ludwigshaven Oppeuer Rhinish High Commission Ludwigshagen Red Toss

Government weighs three avenues against Klan in Unirea

Government officials indicate possible steps against the Ku Klux Klan including a public disapproval from President Harding, a grand jury inquiry into conspiracy charges, and action over alleged mail misuse. Attorney General Daugherty may summon Imperial Wizard Simmons for a Justice Department conference as postal inspectors intensify mail investigations.

Unirea Washington, D. C Ku Klux Klan Daugherty Harding Klan Hayes Wizard Simmons Department of Justice Washington

Parts of town in darkness due to street light trouble

Parts of the city were without street lights last night because a northeast area problem shut off the lighting after a fire caught from wires. Crews addressed the issue this morning and it is expected all lights will be back on by this evening.

Rotary Club Holds Meeting At Noon Today

The Rotary Club met at noon with many members present in the Odd Fellows hall. One or two amendments were considered and adopted, though business was light. The meeting referenced a merchants’ gathering to be held later, with unspecified details and dates.

Rotary Club Hotary Club Odd Fellows

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