County Men Will Speak at Fourth District Conference
County and chamber leaders from DeKalb Sycamore Rochelle Geneseo Dixon Sterling and Rockford will speak at the fourth district conference on commerce at Sterling Monday December Morning program focuses on Development of Retail Business and improving Illinois commerce R Vardaman and John H Camilln will headline talks on current merchant problems Master Salesman topic closes the event with hundreds of delegates expected to attend and chambers boards to be represented
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Wright
DeKalb
Pane Aree
Ira Wetzel
Sycamore Chamber, Co
P. Uncer
Rochelle Business Men's Organization
S. Holcomb
Wne
Steling
Bre
Chambers of Commerce
W. J. Talte
Moline
Sycamore
G. Robert Galloway Kewanee
R. Vardaman
John H. Camilln
State Chamber of Commerce
Illinoi
Ralph E. Heilman
School of Commerce
Northwestern University
Northwestern
Ilinois
Speers
Harry G. Wright
Rufus Walker
C. H. Atwood
Geneseo
A. W. LeLand
Dixon
C. P. UN Rochelle
Dantap
Rockford
Sycamo’ Dixon
Spe
Vardaman
Chamber of Commerce
Ing
Woman Mourns Sudden Death of Her Father
Mrs L B Unger mourns the sudden death of her father in Polo where Mr William Strickler aged 78 spent his life with his wife. He fell ill Monday night and little hope for recovery was held. DeKalb friends extend sympathy as services are held with Mr Unger to attend.
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L. B. Unger
Polo
William Strickler
Strickler
M Strickler
Danill
DeKalb
Mr. Unger
Continue Case Against Fiend In Wheaton Jail
United Press reports Wheaton Illinois December 3 state continues its case against John rer a waiter on trial for the murder of the Otto Eder family including three children months ago. States Attorney Reed calls Mrs Buck a next door neighbor to testify she saw Kam Tat at the Eder home twice during the day of the murder. Reed states alienists await to testify about the killer's mental standing.
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United Press
Wheaton
John Rer
Otto Eder
Reed
Probe into Death of Pastor's Wife in Furnace Mystery
Columbus reports authorities planned further tests to determine if Lutheran pastor’s wife Addie Shearsley killed herself or was murdered. Experiments included a human test to see if a person of her size could crawl through a 14 inch parsonage furnace door. Officials moved to eliminate suicide evidence before treating the case as a possible perfect murder.
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United Press
Columbus
Ohio
Addie Shearsley
Shearsley
Ford Stubborn On Rejection of His Offer to Muscle Shoals
Washington and Detroit reports state Henry Ford will not submit another offer on Muscle Shoals. Ford withdraws the bid and repeats he will await a congressional presentation before reconsidering the issue. Senator Curtis indicates the senate will not sidetrack the matter during the current session.
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Ford
United Pessy
Washington
D. C
Fadinson
Senate Agricultural Committee
Peen
Curtis
Senate
Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
United Press
Congress
DeKalb Woman Seriously Ill at Rochelle Hospital
Mrs. James Scott, wife of the police chief, is seriously ill after an operation yesterday morning at Rochelle hospital. Her condition is improving slightly but remains serious. doctors say recovery will take several weeks and Chief Scott spends much time at the hospital with her.
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DeKalb
James Scott
Rochelle Hospital
Scot
Police Department
Rochelle
New Officers to Be Named by Encampment
Kilwaukee Encampment plans its regular meeting Friday at the Odd Fellows hall to elect officers and confer the Royal Purple degree on candidates. The degree captain urges a large turnout so the work can be exemplified properly and quickly. A lunch will follow, with a reminder that only twenty three days remain until Christmas and a prompt to get photographs made at Natusch Studio, phone 455.
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Kilwaukee
Odd Fellows
Natusch Studio
Ordinance on Liquor Prescriptions Up for Debate
City council hours focused on the liquor ordinance linked to doctors prescriptions and its status after motions and amendments. The hospital board seeks permission to sell the old hospital building, likely at auction, while two Ford trucks are ordered for city use including a fire chief wagon with chemical tank. A water department well project was authorized and routine bills and reports were filed.
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Nish
Hospital Board
McEvoy
Seagraves
City Water Department
Chaplin's Wife Faces Marriage Question Amid Public Scrutiny
Lita Grey 16 year old, newly married to Charlie Chaplin, seeks legal opinions on the status of their marriage. Friends say she has considered returning to school under state compulsory education rules. The revelation follows her admission that she lied about her age if questioned by authorities.
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United 4
Hollywood
Calif
Charlie Chaplin
Lita Grey
Roman Empire Theme Featured in Advent Church Lectures
Rev Mrs McKinstry presented a historical and prophetical lecture titled The Roman Empire at Advent Church last night. She traced Rome's founding and rise to supremacy, noting the empire split into Rome and Constantinople. Lectures continue Sundays with tonight's subject Rome and Modern Europe at 7 50 p m.
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M. CeKinstry
Rome
McKinstry
Europe
Postoffice Operated at a Great Yearly Loss
Washington officials report the United States Post Office department ran a loss of over 39.8 million dollars in 1923. Secretary New released figures detailing receipts of 534.5 million and expenditures of 574.2 million in response to a congressional resolution.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States Postoffice Department
New
Department
Lake Steamer Cleveland Sinks Near Sturgeon Bay
Lake Michigan collision near Sturgeon Bay sinks the Cleveland with a crew of 30 aboard. The Ann Arr steamer, nearby at the time, rescued all hands as the vessel went down in rough waters today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgeon Bay
Bychited Press
Cleveland
Lake Michigan
Ann Arr
Start Night School Now At Ellwood This Fall
The school board resumes night classes in the Ellwood school building next week. Classes run Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30, covering reading arithmetic penmanship and practical business, plus citizenship. A six member staff is secured with potential to add instructors if needed.
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Ellwood
Smites
Board of Education
Club Chorus Rehearsal Set for Thursday Evening
Members of the Woman's club chorus are reminded of a rehearsal at the American Steel and Wire welfare building Thursday at 6 45 PM led by Mrs Warner who is able to attend after an accident she suffered. Members are urged to arrive promptly and give special effort to be ready by 6 45.
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Woman's Club Chorus
American Steel & Wire Company
L. BE. Warner
War
Treaty With Britain Signed In London Today
Washington reports a treaty between Great Britain and the United States regarding British mandates over Paris was signed today in London. The State Department announced the agreement and details follow.
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Great Britain
Washington, D. C
United States
Paris
London
State Department
Dictionaries Arrive at The Chronicle Office for Patrons
The long awaited shipment of universities dictionaries has arrived at The Chronicle office. Patrons who ordered them may pick up their copies by calling at the office.
Francis Reynolds Post Office Janitor Dies in Arizona
Francis Reynolds longtime city janitor and resident died suddenly in Phoenix Arizona. Mrs Reynolds and he had left the city two months ago for her health. The cause of death is unavailable. funeral services are expected Saturday morning with burial in Rochelle.
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Francis Reynolds
Phoenix
Ariz
Mrs. Reynolds
Arizona
Mealget
Thes
Rochelle
Witnesses testify in Forbes bribery government case
Government attorneys push new questioning of El Mortimer in the trial to convict Col. Charles R. Forbes and Joby W. Thompson of conspiracy to defraud the government. Mortimer, Thompson’s agent and confidant, interrupted court to allow Daniel Garber of Northeast Iowa Construction to testify and read telegrams. Forbes quoted as saying to see to it that my friends are taken care of. Judge Carpenter grants subpoenas for Veterans Bureau records to Hinds Weeks and Wilbur.
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GY Unt Press
Chicago
el Mortimer
Charles R. Forbes
Joby W. Thompson
Mortimer
Thompson
Ager
Tor
Daniel Garber
Iewa Construction Company
New Rk
Couty
Forbes
Sanrancisco
George E. Carpenter
Veteran's Bureau
John R. Hinds
Weeks
Navy
Wilbur
Free Love Gang Headquarters Found in Peoria
United Press reports a confession by 17 year old William Frank from Jackson Michigan linking Cecil Menninger and his brother George to the Dalton gang. The disclosure describes visits to the south, desertion of Cecil, and arrest in Peoria plus a raid locating William Rowley and two young girls. A claim notes the gang’s tenet of each member having his own woman. The piece also mentions a proposed world’s largest paper mill to be built in Northern Ohio.
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United Press
Pequa
William Frank
Jack
Mich
Teld
Cecil Menninger
George
Cecil
Dalton Gang
Miinois
Frank
Wyanet
Til
Poli
Dalton Eang
George Menninger
William Rowley
Eily
Dalston Gang
Ade
Perpetual Care Fund Sought for Oakwood and Evergreen Cemeteries
The Union Cemetery association meeting at First National Bank urged building a perpetual care fund to sustain cemetery maintenance. They plan to reach at least $20,000 to $40,000, with contributions insured through First Trust & Savings Bank. A committee will raise funds, and March 1 is the deadline. Public dues for 1924 of $2 per lot are being collected by treasurer E. E. Embree.
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Union Cemetery Association
Oakwood
Evergreen
First National Bank
First Trust & Savings Bank
Thebank
S ML Han W. F. Wiltberger
A. F. Hiland
F. C. Crego
E. E. Embree
Io E. E. Embree
Koretz to Begin Prison Term After Plea Deal
Chicago swindler Koretz faces sentencing on four indictments for larceny embezzlement and confidence games after plans for a guilty plea. State's Attorney Crowe expects a ten year term and a Friday or Saturday start at Joliet penitentiary. Koretz says he repaid family investors with 375000 from his stolen funds and kept none from his wife.
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Yey Loewa Aee
Chicago
Leo Koretz
Robert E. Crowe
Koretz
Jacob H. Hopkins
Ballee
Crowe
New York
Kebetz
Nis
Fire scare at Pearl Street pump house last night
Firemen rushed to the pump house on Pearl Street after an alarm believed to indicate a fire. They found only a chimney burning out and returned to the station. A safety first call with no damage followed. Dance Tonight at Peck's Academy.
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Pump House
Pearl Street
Former DeKalb Merchant Dies in Jackson Michigan
George Seaman a former DeKalb merchant died in Jackson Michigan after a long diabetes illness. He operated the business now Snyder Smoke Shop for years before selling to W J Snyder and later lived with a Jackson daughter. Surviving relatives include a daughter in Detroit a sister and a son in Jackson. He was a longtime Mason and linked to DeKalb orders.
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Jackson
Mich
George Seaman
Midh
Seaman
Snyder Smoke Shop
W. J. Snyder
Detroit
DeKalb
Great Britain Refuses War Debt Claim Settlement
United States and Britain clash over a 600 million dollar war claim linked to Dawes reparations. Britain declines to recognize American rights, saying the United States was not party to the revised treaty. Washington officials express shock as claims risk derailment.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Great Britain
Britain
Washington
Jas Uritaim
Germany
Income Tax Suit Dismissed in Supreme Court
Gordon Hubbard a Boston businessman sued to stop public release of income tax payment lists by the Treasurer Melton and Commissioner Blair. The Columbia court dismissed the case upholding the law requiring disclosure as valid and enforceable. Hubbard argued the law violated the Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable search and seizure.
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Supreme Court
Toy Warusd Press
Peston
Mags
Gordon Hubbard
Boston
Sec.e
Melton
Invernal Aeenue
Blair
Columbia Pup Rein
Hubbard
Taken to Hospital for Observation
Mrs. F. W. Greenaway becomes a new patient at Glidden hospital for observation and treatment after falling ill last night. She is expected to remain several days. Mr Frank Morris to sing at Lincoln Inn Wednesday night. Dictionaries shipment arrived. Chronicle office open this evening.
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F. W. Greenaway
Glidden Hospital
Greenaway
Lincoln Inn
Mr. Frank Morris
Chronicle
Farmers and city cooperate urged by senator
Senator Andrew Cuthbertson of Bunker Hill NL addressed DeKalb business and professional people at the annual farmers dinner. He urged city farm cooperation to build a stronger community, praised local leaders, and emphasized education and Christian citizenship as solutions to social unrest.
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Enurcs
Ulevter
Andrew Cuthbertson
Bunker Hill
Marvin Zellar
Anderson
Waterman
Joe Hart
Martin Donnelly
J. J. Kingsley
Elvin Calleon
Frank Case
Harry G. Wright
Cuthbertson
F. M. Webster
Congregational Church
Demarys Senbt
State Senate
Springfield
DeKalb
Wright
Senda O
Appropriations Committee
Coolidge
Lutheran Church
Uie
Nator Cuthbertson
Machetre
Catio
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Sterling
Song OF Hope
Virginia Capes
Kathleen L. Woodworth
Rockport
Mass
City Council
Chaplin
Peking
Feng Yu-hsiang
Bulletin
Ase
Chronicle Office
Free Love Gang
Peoria
Oaliatio
Peck’s Academy
Percy Stickney Grant
Church of the Ascension
Jackson, Mich
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