Vampire Car Strikes DeKalb Man Wounding Cyclist
Police search for a truck driver who struck Richard Beckman on Lincoln Highway near Tenth Street as he rode home from work. Beckman suffered deep facial cuts and a head wound but no internal injuries. The hit and run occurred about 5 30 PM and witnesses are not confirmed. the truck may be owned by a DeKalb resident.
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Richard Beck
DeKalb
Beckman
South Seventh Street
Lincoln Highway
Tenth Street
S. W. Boardman
Ninth Street
Sen
DeKall
Rum Syndicate Exposed by Government Report
New York December 4. Revelations of the Diggest rum syndicate operations include millions of dollars and bribery of coast guard crews. A U.S. District Attorney Buckner described an elaborate syndicate with a "corruption department" paying thousands to federal employees and others in bribes.
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New York
N. Y
Coast Guardia
United States
Emery R. Buckner
Briand Victor in First Move in the Senate
Paris reports Premier Briand contends with the senate over cabinet financial proposals including 6 billion francs of inflation. A preliminary victory came as the senate finance committee backed the project after a warning of regime overthrow if alterations passed, leaving the measure for the senate to consider next.
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Paris
France
Briand
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Chamber
Peanut brittle and Spanish salted peanuts sale ad
On Saturday at Leslie's customers could buy Fresh Peanut Brittle at 20 cents per pound and Spanish Salted Peanuts at 15 cents per full pound. The brief ad highlights low prices for snacking staples.
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Leslie’s
Children to Sell Red Cross Tuberculosis Seals Door to Door
City school children begin a house to house drive this afternoon to sell Red Cross Tuberculosis Christmas Seals. The DeKalb County Tuberculosis Association sponsors the sale with school competitions to see which can move the most stamps. A Boy Scout sale starts Tuesday in the downtown area with a post office lobby booth and other shops offering seals. National Tuberculosis Sunday will focus church services on buying health stamps as mail orders bring in funding.
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Red Cross
DeKalb County
Boy Scouts of
False Bank Robbery Rumor Tested in Rochelle
Local bankers and residents rushed to Rochelle at noon today after a false report of four bandits entering a Rochelle bank. Police later confirmed the tale originated from Roselle, Illinois, and no robbery occurred.
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Rochelle Bank
Rochelle
Chronicle
United Press
Rochelle Pol
Roselle
Ilinois
Trains and Trucks Delayed by Heavy Fog Across Region
Heavy fog blanketed the region causing widespread train delays on western routes and traffic on Lincoln Highway to slow. Night truck convoys bound for the Chicago market also faced late arrivals, disrupting regular schedules and travel.
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London
Trafic
Lincoln Highway
Pinchot to Call Pennsylvania Assembly Early Next Week
Harrisburg December 4. Governor Pinchot plans a special session of the Pennsylvania legislature next week to address the anthracite coal strike if no settlement is reached. He announced during a western state inspection tour that he would review the operators’ letter rejecting his proposal upon his return Monday and will confer with businessmen Tuesday.
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Harrisburg
Ier
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Fells
Amnesty Granted to Greek Revolution Participants
Premier Pangalos announced amnesty for all participants in the recent Greek revolutionary movement led by Admiral Plastiras. Legislative protections against revolutionists are lifted. JD Fellows report funeral services for Fred Braggerman. Fred Frink, Noble Grand.
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Athens
Greece
Pangalos
Admiral Plastiras
DeKalb Lodge No
Chamber of Commerce elects officers for coming year
The Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting at the Innovation grill room. E. E. Embree was elected president and R. F. McCormick vice president. Other officers include Secretary D. Schoonmaker Treasurer F O. Crego and several directors. The group discussed rail service, crossing congestion at Tenth Street, paving the depot lawn, gas service integrity, and plans for a new hotel project with Chicago promoters. A Christmas decoration plan for 1925 will light streets with red and green electric lights from Seventh to First streets.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Innovation Grill
Robert Megormick
E. BE
Embree
R. F. McCormick
Chicago & North Western Railroad
Chicago
Tenth Street Railroad
Gus Hiram Trebby
DeKalb
Ilinois Northern Utilities Company
DeKalb's
E. Embree
Shaw
Seventh Street
First Street
Wedburgs Plan Three Month Visit to Sweden
Contractor Charles Wedburg and his wife will depart DeKal City Monday for a three month stay in Sweden. They sail from New York aboard the Gripholm, a large Atlantic liner, with Mr Wedburg visiting his 86 year old father after two decades apart. The couple, connected with Wedburg & Skoglund builders, expect about two months abroad amid visits to relatives and friends in Sweden.
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Old Country
Charles Wedburg
DeKall
Sweden
New York
Gripholm
Atlantic
Wedburg
Wedburg & Skoglund
DeKal
Mr. Wedburs
Kipling Health Update Quiet Night Maintained Strength
Burwash England December 4 Rudyard Kipling the author spent a quiet night and his strength has been maintained a report from his estate stated though anxiety remained about his health.
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Kipling
Burwash
England
Rudyard Kipling
Leslie's Ixortex Tray Ad In White Color At One Dollar
An advertisement notes a large white Ixortex tray priced at one dollar at Leslie's. It repeats the same item and price. Also mentions a dress sale at Wrights on Saturday and a reference to Smith Electric Shop ad on page 9, 306.
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Leslie’s
Smith Electric Shop
Eye Clinic Makes Record Showing in Local City
The Eye Clinic held yesterday in this city under the Ohio State Society of Optometrists drew 77 examinations with a steady flow through the day and evening. Dr. M. Jarne led local arrangements while Dr. C. F. Shepherd presided as chief clinician. Several cases were found in need of relief to save eyesight, with others already advanced beyond help. Joe Rendell, a state society member, spent part of the day at the Knights of Columbus examination room.
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Mmlinole
Society of Optometrists
M. Jarne
C.F. Shephard
Shephard
Northerllinois College of Ophthomology of
Chicago
Joe Rendell
State Society
Knights of Columbus
Services for Residents to Be Saturday
Funeral services are planned for two city residents. Mrs. Ro G C Davy died Wednesday evening at home and her service will be Saturday at 3 PM at the Methodist church with burial in Fairview cemetery. Rev. L Hammitt to officiate and the Rebekah organization to oversee burial at the grove. Fred J Bruggerman died Wednesday afternoon at about 4 PM at his home. his service will be 1:30 PM Saturday at the Nelson chapel on North Third street with burial in Obie Grove cemetery. Rev. W M Webster will conduct the chapel rites and I GQ PF will handle graveside ceremonies.
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Ro G C. Davy
Fred J. Bruggerman
Rebekah
The
Grove
Fred Brogzerman
Nelson Chapel
North Third Street
Obie Grove
Tev
W. M. Webster
Wealthy Youth Guarded At Battle Creek Home
Police guarded Arthur C. Rich son of a Battle Creek manufacturer after a jury disagreement in his criminal assault case with Miss Louise King. Local report notes heightened precautions at Rich residence amid ongoing legal proceedings.
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Battle Creek
Battle Creek, Mich
Arthur C. Rich
T Treat
Louise King
Fire traps 25 miners at Toxton mine entrance
Firefighters from Denver Koulder and nearby towns rushed to the Toxton mine two miles west of here where a blaze at the tunnel entrance traps 25 miners. Snow and blizzard conditions hinder efforts as the tunnel runs 7,000 feet long and miners lie 800 feet below ground. Oxygen is running low and air pumps struggle to provide draft. In White Plains, the Rhineland divorce case against Alice Jones partly Negro proceeds after 11:27 a.m. arrival.
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Netherlands
Coto
Denver
Koulder
Toxton
Rairview Mining Company
Here
White Plains
Alice Jones
New Fight Expected in Senate Meets
Washington dispatch notes President Coolidge faces a Senate battle over confirming nominees for boards and commissions. The Independent bloc questions selections such as Thomas Woodlock for the Interstate Commerce Commission and Charles William Thint for the Federal Trade Commission. Additional nominations to the Shipping Board and Tariff Commission are anticipated after early hearings.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Senate
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Shipping Board
Traffic Commission
Thomas Woodlock
New York
Charles William Thint
Federal Trade Commission
Shipping Board and Tariff Commission
Grading System at High School Through a Three Year Error
An error in the Chronicle led to a report that the high school adopted a new grading form. In fact the school has used the A through E letter grading system for three years, with no change in policy.
New Dresses At Wrights on Saturday Sale
Dawn Donuts boast no grease or animal fat and will please customers. Christmas gifts arrive daily at The Risa Gift Shop. Saturday at Lesies features a 24 inch bronze iron smokers stand with glass tray.
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Wrights
Risa
Lesie’s
Brother Vanderhyden dies in Sandwich house fire
Nick Vanderhyden fifty, brother of Ed Vanderhyden of South Fifth street, died in a Sandwich home fire last night about ten. Fire damaged the building and nearby Wormley hospital. flames blocked access to his room where his charred remains were found. Fire officials suspect he slept while smoking, sparking the blaze. Funeral services are expected tomorrow.
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Nick Vanderhyden
Ed Vanderhyden
South Fifth Street
Sandwich
Wormley Hospital
Mr. Vanderhyden
Vanderhy
Vanderhyden
C. H. Wilkinson
DeKalb
This
John
Tacoma
Wash
Captain Crossbones Operetta at Local High School
High school students stage the operetta Captain Crossbones over two nights, Thursday and Friday, with strong audience expectations. Reserved seats go on sale tomorrow morning. The tale follows a Spanish grandee’s daughter torn between an American millionaire and a Spanish nobleman as a pirate captain abducts and later vows rescue.
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Captain Crossbones
Orescue
President Sees Morrow Report Clear on Aviation Plans
President Coolidge praised the Morrow air craft board for clarifying aviation problems and stressed the sector’s infancy yet its future importance in defending the nation against foreign attack. The statement frames aviation as a growing safeguard role amid national security concerns.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Morrow — Aircraft Board
Looney Trial Proceeds Amid Pedigo Perjury Questions
In Galesburg Illinois prosecutors battle to impeach witness Laurence Pedigo in the Looney murder case. Pedigo admits earlier testimony was false and denies trading immunity or sharing details with other state witnesses. Defense presses the perjury angle while Judge Graham halts further lines.
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Looney
Pedigo
Galesburg
Ill
John Looney
William Gable
Laurence Pedigo
Rock Island
Tom Cox
Harry Schriver
O. O. Askren
Funeral Held in Afternoon for Mrs C O Gustus
Funeral services were held for Mrs. C. O. Gustus a pioneer resident and charter member of the First Lutheran church. She died Monday at her home in Iowa at age 93 after 44 years in this community with two sons, with services at her home and at the church and burial in Evergreen cemetery. Rev E W Magnusson conducted the services leaving only one charter member alive, Mrs Eckstrom of Rockford.
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C. O. Gustus
First Lutheran Church
Gustus
Tola County
Iowa
C. C. Larson
South Eleventh Street
Argl
Evergreen Cemetery
E. W. Magnusson
Eckstrom
Rockford
Robbers Enter Rochelle Confectionery Store Thursday Night
Thieves entered the Barney Kuergen confectionery in Rochelle during the night, stealing a fountain pen valued at about 275 dollars and cash from the drawer. The incident was reported around nine o'clock this morning after the store opened. Several recent daytime robberies have occurred in nearby Dixon and Sterling, with loot taken.
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Rochelle
Barney Kuergen
Dixon
Sterling
Legionnaire of LaSalle Here on Thursday
T. S. Martin a state patrol officer from LaSalle and newly elected district committeeman visited DeKalb Legion posts yesterday and planned to visit all county posts during winter. He was en route to Sycamore for a Legion meeting and will return soon for a DeKalb post gathering.
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Legionnaire of
LaSalle
T. S. Martin
The
American Legion
Martin
Sycamore
Baptist Men’s Club Meeting Tonight at Baptist Church
A monthly meeting of the Baptist church men’s club will be held at the church tonight at 7 30. Judge William Fulton of Sycamore will speak and a musical program is planned. All men of the church are urged to attend and join the newly organized club.
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Baptist Men’s Club
The
Baptist Church
William Fulton
Sycamore
Four Bandits Enter Roselle Bank at Noon
Four bandits entered the Roselle state bank at noon in Til. They locked up the five employees and escaped with eight thousand dollars.
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Roselle Bank
Roselle, Til
Roselle State Bank
Bake Sale at Smiths Market by Mothers Club
Christmas display is finished and articles have been selected. One fourth payment will hold items for buyers. The Mothers Club of Congregational Church announces a bake sale on Saturday December 12 at Smith's Third Street Market.
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Leslie
Mothers Club
Congregational
Farmers to Get Benefit From Wheat Market Rise
Chicago reports hundreds of millions of dollars added to farmer wealth as wheat gains about 35 cents in three weeks on European demand for American grain. Prices surged to season highs with December at 1.7812 in Chicago and May at 1.7314, while traders buy futures and farmers seek Christmas money amid tighter world supplies and shifting exporters.
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Chicago, Ill
Chicago Board of Trade
United Press
Europe
H. W. Moorehouse
American Farm Bureau Federation
LaSalle Street
Chicago
Winnipeg
Liverpool
Minneapolis
United States
Australia
Poland
Russia
Argentina
Canada
Storm Sweeps Over Atlantic Coast Today
A powerful gale swept the Atlantic seaboard from Florida to Maine with three deaths in New Jersey and numerous injuries in New York. Shipping was crippled, vessels forced to port, and delays common as the storm subsided today. A buckled hold forced the Oregon to return to port while the Ava faces dire conditions at sea. Heavy property damage and traffic disruption followed across the region.
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New York
N. Y
Atlantic Seaboard
Florida
Maine
Oregon
Ava
New Jersey
Weather outlook snow northwest to east tonight
Local forecast indicates snow in the northwest with rain changing to snow in the east and south tonight. Much colder Saturday with mostly cloudy skies and snow flurries near Lake Michigan. Colder conditions extend to the eastern and southern areas Saturday.
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Lake Michigan
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Richard Beckman
Rum Syndicate
Briand Victor
Columbia China
Ovey
Pound
Chean
Baron Manfred Vonni
Berlin
Ndenburge
Arrow
Goodyear’s Goodies
ODD Fellows
Fred Frink
Noble Grand
Bulletin
Brother
Morrow
Chandler
H. G. Gerlach
Chandler & Cleveland
Elks Garage
C. Gustus
Atlantic Coast
Sever's
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