Death of Samuel Peterson Ends Long DeKalb Building Career
Samuel Peterson a longtime DeKalb builder died after a brief illness following surgery. He had been a prominent contractor since 1880, credited with many city structures and a major role in local growth. Services are planned at the Sarat and the Mr. Lutheran church with burial in Fairview cemetery. his death marks the loss of a leading community figure.
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Samuel Peerson
Mr. Lutheran Church
Peterson
Fuyigi
Fairview
LE. W. Magnus
Lutheran Church
My. Peterson
DeKalb
Peter
Chicago
Mayo 'S Hospital
Elief
Glidden Memorial Hospital
Roy
Fran Co Chio
Jacob Jacob
Pleasant Street
Levi Peterson
Sweden
UN- Winess
Koretz Beard Fails to Avert Halifax Capture
Leo Koretz, charged by Chicago officials with a two million dollar swindle, grew a thick beard in Halifax Nova Scotia hoping to hide. Detectives nonetheless tracked and arrested him there.
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Leo Koretz
Chicago
Halifax
Nova Scotia
DeKalb Fans Enjoy Foreign Radio Broadcasts
Local listeners report strong reception of European and other foreign stations over the past week. Percy Pelton, J Frost, George Miller and others describe picking up Paris Lyons Edinburg Newcastle and Mexican City signals on homemade and multi-tube sets, with several stations aiding the spread of overseas programs.
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DeKalb Radiophans
Foreige
DeKalb Radio
Percy Pelton
Lyons
France
Hawaiian Islands
Mexico City
Scotland
Frost
Edinburg
George Miller
North Third Street
Forreign Broadcasting
E City
Uniteds
Vernon
Earle Schrader
Lene
Newcastle
Odd Fellows Meet Tonight to Elect Officers
The Odd Fellows hold an election of officers this evening with plans for the year’s work. Officers urge all members interested in the welfare of the organization to attend as the session promises to be busy with important plans and proposals.
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Odd Fellows
Minnesota Carves White Potatoes on North Western Track
Carlson Bros. advertises Minnesota white potatoes packed in 214 bushel sacks priced at 80 per bushel. Contact phone 719-296, 305.
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Minnesota
Carlson Bros
Swindler Leo Koretz Arrives in Chicago for Trial Chase
Leo Koretz, accused of a vast Paye ano River oil swindle totaling between 2 million and 5 million, arrives in Chicago amid heavy police protection. Detectives and guards clear a path as Koretz is moved to the county building to face State's Attorney Robert E. Crowe. Reports connect Koretz with missing New York broker George R Christian as investigators probe links and recovered funds.
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United Press
Chicago
Minois
Uyin Ufe
Polomiate
Leo Koretz
Koretz Uramas
Koretz
Prizoner
Robert E. Crowe
New York
Leo Kaletz
George R Christian
Christian
Halifax
Ilinois
Coronis
Woman Killed In Rail Crash Near Chicago
One woman died and about 25 people were injured when a Pennsylvania passenger train from Cincinnati crashed into a special train from Columbus near Englewood depot. Two cars were crushed, the Cincinnati engine derailed, and a six year old boy among the seriously injured was in a local hospital. The victim was an unidentified Italian woman about 40.
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United Press
Chicago
Pensaylvania
Cin_Cinnati
Columbus
Ohio
Englewood
Cincinnati
Columbu
Enrollment Rise Expected at State Teachers College
Indications point to winter quarter enrollment near 650 students at the State Teachers College with 640 enrolled last September. Tuition increases to seven dollars now and expected ten dollars by March. The college reopened after a three day Thanksgiving break.
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State College
State Teachers College
City Council Prepares Busy December Meeting Agenda
City Council to resume zoning ordinance discussion and take a second reading of the prescription ordinance. Bid results for a chemical truck are expected for the fire department, with the vehicle hoped to enhance response times by reaching alarms first.
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GN. Bly Ian
Fire Department
Ten Nights In a Dry Room or a Perfect Vacation
A group of eight youths aged 12 to 133 visited a wintering summer cottage on the Fox River near Aurora last weekend. They planned a rustic night but faced zero‑degree cold, improvised heat, and a chaotic morning after a poorly planned overnight stay.
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Pox
Aurora
Abont
Cottace
Cemeteries Seek Funds to Maintain Ever fron and Oakland Lots
Burial lot owners are urged to attend a meeting at 7 30 this evening in the lobby of the bank to devise new means of raising money for Ever fron and Oakland cemeteries. The board cites $2 yearly fees as insufficient and notes surplus funds are exhausted, prompting urgent action to keep property in first class condition.
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Ever Fron
Oakland
Second Dinner of the Season at Elks Club
Tom Kennedy former cribbage player and duck hunter will direct the chorus and oversee the second dinner of the winter series. The event is set for Thursday evening at 0 o'clock at the Ellis club, with jack Killian acting as press agent. The dinner, the second in a sequence begun years ago, is hosted by members of the Ellis club.
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Tom Kennedy
Duck Honter
Elks’ Club
Ellis” Club
Christmas Week Programs Grow in City Churches
Interest in Christmas week programs is rising as churches near completion of plans. The Congregational church will present a cantata on December 21 performed by the union choir of Congregational and Baptist churches. Beginning next Sunday evening, the Christmas season emphasis continues.
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United Che
DeKalb Kiwanians To Attend Chicago Reception
Twenty DeKalb Kiwanians travel to Chicago Friday for the annual Kiwanis International officers and district governors reception at the Auditorium. The Barth City quartet accompanies the delegation with Miss Florence MacBeth headlining opera selections. An extensive program is planned with broadcasts likely and meetings involving clubs district wide.
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Kiwanians
DeKalb
Num
Ber
Chicago
Barth City Quartet
V. C. Goodyear
DeKalb Club
DeKalb Quartet
Florence MacBeth
Chicago Civic Opera Company
All Chicago Council
Kiwanis J Clubs
DeKalb Kiwanians
City Begins Cutting Christmas Trees for Decor
Pete Peterson a former city mail carrier now living at Wild Rose farm Wisconsin started cutting 125 evergreen trees for Christmas decoration of nearly every business in the city. The plan follows recommendations by the Chamber of Commerce and aims to place two trees in front of each merchant’s store this year.
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Pete Peterson
Wisconsin
Peterson
Chamber of Commerce
Young Men Attend Illinois Older Boys Conference
Seven DeKalb youths from multiple churches returned from Elgin after participating in the 11th annual Older Boys Conference of Illinois. Attendees included Van Wilder Jocelyn Stanley Worrell Dixon Webb George Terwilliger Reed Brooks Earl Hobbs and Milo Robberson. The three day session featured several speakers and emphasized youth church work.
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DeKalb
Elgin
Illinois
van Wilder Jocelyn
Stanley Worrell
Dixon Webb
George Terwilliger
Methodist Church
Reed Brooks
Baptist Church
Earl Hobbs
Milo ‘Qbbeson
Congregational Church
Looney Taken In Custody at Peoria Today
John Looney surrendered to rural authorities in Peoria on charges related to transporting a stolen automobile. He faced bail for the offense but failed to post it. The item also mentions a local dance event and a promotional line about coal pricing.
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Looney
Peoria
Whited Press
Coal Special
John Looney
Rock It
Ione Cer
Indiana
Land News
DeKalb Ice Co
Cee
Motion Filed In Small Case Reopens Suppression Report
Attorneys for Governor Small move to set aside the order denying a motion to suppress Master Briggle’s report. The filing asks the report be referred to a new master in chancery and claims Briggle’s decision was influenced by political factors. A related affidavit alleges Briggle had ties to the Attorney General’s payroll.
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United Press
Springfield
Small
Cery Bigele
Brigele
Frank W. Burton
Simall
Uhst Beiggie
John Dailey
Peoria
Briggle
Brundage
Smuali
Kennedy's Zigzag Journey Through Zeppelin Crafting
Major Frank M. Kennedy of the United States air service told Kiwanis members about his experiences aboard the German plant ship ZR 3 during the October crossing from Germany to the United States. He described Zeppelin progress, gas bag construction from beef cattle membranes, a 126th ship built by the company, and a powerplant designed to run 100 hours continuous with 400 horsepower, featuring bearing innovations and gear details.
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Kiwanis Club
Frank M. Kennedy
United States Air Service
Hinckley
Germany
Major Kennedy
Ald Af the
Sidre
Helrs
United States
Ezinning
Zeppelin
Sarship
Masons from This City to Attend Meet
More than 300 local Masons and 1900 from the district gather in Sycamore for the Grand Chapter installation of Rev. James O iy of the Syca Methodist church as Grand innd. The event includes a banquet, a 20 piece band parade, and ceremonies led by Grand High Priest Clevin stein from Rock Island.
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Sycamore
Fearticipate
James O' Iy
Syca
Methodist Church
Sycamore Knights Templar
Masonic Rooms
Clevinstein
Rock Island
The Vivian Players Present The Cinderela Map Tonight
College auditorium hosts The Vivian Players in The Cinderela Map with admission 75 cents. Director and manager Mr Vivian previously with Ben aia.
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Vivian
Cinderela
Mrr
Was
Benaia
Congress Opens Sixty-Eighth Session in Washington
United Press reports the sixty-eighth Congress convened in Washington with Republicans holding a 225 to 1 margin in the House and a Senate slate including Butler Means and Cummitts. The session aims to enact government expense bills for the coming fiscal year, lasting until March 3, 1925, amid readiness for decisive action on supply and appropriation measures.
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Washington, D. C
United Press
Congress
William M. Butler
Rhusseuis
Rice W. Means
Colorado
Jesse Metealig
Kthode Island
Albert B. Cummitts
Hewee
Mmeubers
Tod
Apusted
Ladd
Frasier
Brook
Rence
Ser ‘Nus Johnson
Mae Nolan
California
Norris
Nebraska
Paulick Mallon
Corres
United States
Senate
The
of Representatives
William MW
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