Davis Seated in Senate After Heated Hearing
Davis of Pennsylvania was sworn in as senator today by a 27 to 88 vote, despite opposition from Chairman Nye of the campaign expenditures committee. The session followed a tense exchange over expenditures totaling about 117 thousand dollars, with Nye planning further review of reports.
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Nye
Washington
A.R— James . Davis
Pennsylvania
Davis
Wator David A. Reed
William S. Ware
Sikce
Curtis
Nya
Annsylvania
Newberry
Lah
Chetrman
Senate
Doris
Peine
James J. Davis
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Legion Post Clarifies Stand on Salvation Army Drive
DeKalb Post No. 66 of the American Legion passed a resolution stating it supports the Salvation Army and will aid their drive when possible. The post notes a false impression from a Chronicle publication and insists it did not sponsor a drive as an organization but remains in sympathy and ready to cooperate.
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Salvation
EAS
Salvation Army
DeKalb Post No. 66
DeKalb Chronicle
Pesiat
Two Stoves Sought for Destitute Gillman Family
The Frank Gillman family, nine members, lost their home to a Sunday fire and now lack heat. Chief Rowe has spent the day seeking two stoves and a burner for the house, which has no furnace. Mrs. Boardman and Chief Rowe urge anyone with an unused stove to call.
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Frank Gillman
Rowe
W. Boardman
Police
C. 5. Rowe
Capitol Guards Patrol as Hoover Presents Message to Congress
Washington December 2. Police with shotguns patrolled capitol grounds as President Hoover's message to Congress outlining proposals for the short session was sent to both Houses for reading at noon. After the reading, Congress would begin winter work focusing on unemployment relief and emergency building and highway projects.
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Washington
U.S
Capitol Grounds
Hoover
Congress
Stephen E. Nash
Capitol Guard
Capitol Guard. Later This Morning Capt. Nash
House
Droudt
Supervisors Start Duties In The County
The county board of supervisors met and held session late yesterday and continued today. They received office reports and approved all bonds for county officers, a new responsibility not handled by banks in past years, following Rosa Hanson’s request at the previous meeting.
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County Board of Supervisors
Rosa Hanson
Bovine It Displayed by Clara Bow at Livestock Show
Clara Bow the cow led a field of cattle at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago, with Lindy the steer drawing five varieties of attention. The article lists several notable cattle and owners, noting Bow as a shorthorn junior calf born January 6 near Ida Grove Iowa. She remains the only actress listed among the show cattle.
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Chicago
Ill
Clara Bow
Lindy
Ndbergh
America
Bow
le Walter Biggar
Dalbeat Scotland
Sterra
Ida Grove
George E
Karl Hoffman
Hereford
Leanore Voigts
Belmont
Wis
Russell Kern
Springfield
Paul Lindgren
Paton
Chris Reich
Creston
W. S. Hill
Alexandria
Two youths linked to DeKalb county robberies jailed after confessions
Chief Lert Hickey of Sandwich and Plano police jailed Wayne Gates and Everett Kendall in Sycamore after they confessed to robbing two stations in DeKalb county and other crimes. They confessed to the Valentine Oil station robbery at Hinckley and named an accomplice, Vernon Finland, as hearings were expected today or tomorrow.
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Lert Hickey
Sandwich
Plano
Sycamore
Wayne Gates
Everett Kendall
DeKalb County
Mano
Wunany
Hickey
Valentine
Hinckley
DeKalb
Shabbona
Olice
Sid Rowe
Arer
Vernon Finland
Valentine Oil
Hodze
Jurors Deliberations Delay Foster Murder Trial
The Frank Foster murder trial tied to Tribune reporter Alfred Lingle’s killing was paused and reset for February 16 at prosecutors request. Foster is to be released on twenty thousand dollar bonds, waiving the usual bail rule for murder charges. State investigators said they aim to locate the actual killer and continue the probe.
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Chicago
Frank Foster
Alfred J. Lingle
Chicago Tribune
Sam Onee
Foster
Illinois
Lingle
Charles E. Rathbun
Tribune
U.R
Early Christmas shopping urged amid rising copper price
The notice warns that attractively low prices may not last and recalls a recent two cent per pound copper price increase. It advises shoppers to buy early to avoid crowds and difficulty later.
Lost Flyer Found Safe Near Nassau After Havana Flight
Australian aviatrix Mrs. J. M. Keith-Miller was reported safe in Nassau after a forced landing on Andros Island while en route from Havana to Miami. Captain W. S. Lancaster and sponsor John Lisgett accompanied the aircraft crew. Nassau relayed that weather held up shipping and radio to the coast was suspended during the incident.
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Miami
Fln
A M. Keith-Miller
Nassau
Bahamas
Pan American
Fla
W. 8. Lancaster
J. M. Keith-Miller
Sikorski
Keith-Miller
Naassau
Andros Island
Havana
Havana-Miami
Keith Miller
Kemp's Bay
Forsythe
Colonel Miller Dies At Home In Kankakee
Colonel Cornelius R. Miller, 64, former director of the State Department of Public Works, died at his Kankakee home yesterday. He served eight years under former governor Len Small. His widow and mother survive.
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Kankakee
U.k
Cornelius R. Miller
State Department of Public Works
Len Small
Accident in Illinois Return Ends with Minor Injuries
Mr and Mrs K G Beals of this city were slightly injured returning from a trip to the University of Illinois. About 2 20 o clock Sunday afternoon their car skidded on the pavement between Morris and Yorkville and struck a parked automobile. Mrs Beals suffered bruises but no serious injuries while Mr Beals had a few bruises. The occupants of the stalled car were unharmed.
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Parker
K. G. Beals
DeKalb
University of Ilinois
Morris
Yorkville
Mrs. Beals
Mr. Beals
Mrs Gentz horn Dies in Rockford After Cortland Life
Word reached this city of the death of Mrs Swicia Gentz horn, step-daughter of Mrs Emil Lundgren, who lived in Cortland before marrying on October 27 1817. Born in Cortland in 1897, she leaves a sister Mrs Walter Whyte and an aunt Mrs William Horan. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 tomorrow from the Rockford home.
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Swicia Gentzhorn
Emil Lundgren
Gentzhorn
Cortland
Robert Myers
Walter Whyte
Rockford
Mes
William Horan
Robbery statistics show high blanks and city contrasts
Special note from Beverly Hills reports robbery statistics across cities. The writer jokes about not locating robbers while highlighting gaps and noting Los Angeles near Detroit in empty spots. Prohibition is blamed indirectly and the piece urges better times and funding to stop robberies.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Los Angeles
Detroit
Invitations Issued for Annual Farmers Banquet at DeKalb
The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce mails invitations for the annual Farmers Banquet to be held Thursday evening at the Innovation. Farmers are urged to phone in acceptances to 188 to help the committee determine reservations. Sam McKelvie, former Nebraska governor and Federal Farm official, is noted as a guest speaker.
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Chamber of Commerce
DeKalb
DeKalb County
Salvation Army Nears Budget Goal in DeKalb After Fire
Subscriptions to the DeKalb Salvation Army budget reach the $1400 mark as emergency aid follows a Gillman family fire. Captain Honings and Miss Gillman organized immediate relief including clothing bedding a gas plate and groceries by noon. The effort highlights local service and readiness to assist in disasters.
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Salvation Army
DeKalb
Gillman
Captain Honings
Salvation Army Service
Miss Gillman
Army Hall
Weather Illinois Cloudiness and snow in far north tonight
Increasing cloudiness spreads across Illinois with a chance of snow in extreme north tonight or tomorrow. Warmer tonight and southeast, colder in the northwest portions tomorrow.
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Illinois
New Trial Expected in Montgares Case Before Fulton
Judge William J Fulton will hear arguments for a new trial tomorrow in the Montgares case. George Montgares was found guilty on twelve counts after a liquor raid led by State's Attorney Castle. If Fulton denies the new trial, defense attorney A G Kennedy plans an appeal and the judge will sentence Montgares.
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John K. Newhall Neia
Circuit Court
Sycamore
William J . Fulton
George Montgares
Montgares
Castle
L. Ii. Smith
Fulton
A. G. Kennnedy
Five Gary youths face first degree murder charges in Arlene Draves death
In Gary Indiana five young men from prominent families await arraignment on first degree murder charges after the death of 18 year old Arlene Draves. Prosecutor Floyd Draper will seek the death penalty. A coroner's jury held the five on the charge after testimony linked the death to an apparent attack.
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Gary
Ind
Arlene Draves
Floyd Draper
Thomas Key
Indiana
Miss Draves
ER. B. Johnson
Virgil Kirkland
Paul Barton
Leon Stanford
Harry Shirk
David Thompson
Kirkland
Thompson
Clarence Johnson
Indianapolis
Winter Term Starts at Teachers College with Mild Enrollment Rise
Registration for the winter term at Teachers College completed yesterday and classes resume today. The quarter ends March 1 with Christmas break included. The football team posted six wins two losses and one tie while basketball preparations ramp up before the holidays.
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Teachers College
College
Hoover Seeks Large Relief Funds and Reports Economic Recovery
President Hoover urged Congress to approve 100 to 150 million dollars to accelerate river and harbor work, public buildings, and highways over six months while asking for drought relief loans for farmers. He cited 1928 peak benchmarks, warned of a strained treasury, and urged economy while stressing cooperative recovery through producers and consumers.
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Washington
Tloover
Congress
Hoover
State of the Union
House
Senate
Hbors
Romantic Take on a Historic Night in DeKalb
A reader letter from DeKalb Chronicle editor Woden discusses a celebrated day near June 30 1897 west of town now State Teachers College land. The piece promises a review of events with memory and veracity, inviting readers to turn to page 6 for details.
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State Teachers College
Asperin
Chronicle
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Dick’ Sessions
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Pittsburgh
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Bill Reams
Bob Powell
Chuck Lewis
Bud Weinland
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