Drive Is On Sunday From Congregational Push
The Every Member Canvass Drive on December 9 seeks funds for local expenses and for Congregational missionary societies. It highlights foreign and domestic educational work, church building loans, a pension system for ministers, and youth programs through the Education Society and Sunday School Extension.
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Harvard
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Japan
Congregational Churches
United States
American Missionary Association
Congregationalists
New York City
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Pilgrim Memorial Fund
Education Society
Foundation of
Vesuvius Erupts With Fiery Lava Over Naples
Vesuvius cone swamped in flames as lava streams spill over the crater rim. Intense orange glow lights the sky, alarming nearby residents while Professor Mallandra, a noted Mt Vesuvius observer, says the situation is not alarming though cavity intensifies.
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Caeten
Naples
Italy
Vesuvius
Mallandra
Mt Vesuvius
City Council Hears Various Reports and Bids
City council met last night and approved routine city and hospital bills. Hospital earnings for the past month were 1941.70 with expenditures of 2406.28. Police fines totaled 105 with eight motor violations. 58 sheepers and 14 ambulance calls were recorded. Ashes and garbage hauling bids were discussed. Walter Kennedy bid 6729.50, Nelson & company 6775.40, others up to 10000. Extension of water mains on North Tenth street sought by Langlois Townsend. Previous order denying northeast town lots rescinded. one bid from Russell for housing road machinery was rejected. Meeting adjourned after no further business.
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DeKalb
Walter Kennedy
Nelson | & Company
Langlois & Townsend
Syca
North Tenth Street
County Superintendent of Highways
Russell
Counts
Association Shows Waste in Use of Coal
The Chicago Coal Merchants association urges Illinois households to use coal wisely with tips on sizing coal, insulating heaters, sealing basements, keeping ashes out of the fire box, and managing radiator openings. They claim Chicago wastes eighty million dollars annually.
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United Press
Chicago
Til
Chicago Coal Merchants’ Association
Illinois
Association
Earthquake Shocks Japan and Formosa Today
A sharp quake struck western Japan and Formosa early today, halting clocks and sending people fleeing to open spaces. No major damage reported as residents feared a recurrence and Tokyo and Yokohama were affected.
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United Press
Tokio
Japan
Formosa
Near East Relief Golden Rule Sunday urged for aid
The Chronicle urges observance of Golden Rule Sunday to boost Near East Relief funds. Ex Gov Henry J Allen notes refugees in Greece rise to 1,040,000 with 28 percent population increase, highlighting dire conditions on islands and coasts. Golden Rule work saves lives in Selemieh Bar racks and ports along the Marmora and Black Sea. The drive aims to feed orphans and foster a broader ethic of love and unselfish service.
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Near East Relief
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Near East
Greece
United States
Piraeus
Athens
Ponts
Asia
Lonefellow
Evangeline
Longefellow
Marmora
Samsoun
Trebizond
Black Sea
Golden Rule Ministry
America
Zeta
Tribunal Not to Consider Arrest Motion
The supreme court refused to hear a motion to compel rearrest of Ben Newmark and Umbrella Mike Boyle, pending review of their contempt findings tied to Len Small embezzlement case. The court noted writs of error filed in June 1923 and held no action on the mandamus motion while review proceeds.
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Potted Prency
Springfield
Supreme Court
Lake County
Ben Newmark
Mike” Boyle
Len Small
High Court asked to release governor’s cook Zeidler
Attorneys Patrick O Yonnell Clerence Darrow and William McNamara today asked the High Court for a writ of habeas corpus to free Zeidler the governor’s cook held in Madison county jail. The petition names the Madison county sheriff and cites a prior penitentiary term for identical matters.
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Sprinsfield
Atorneys
Patrick O'Yonnell
Clerenc Darrow
William McNamara
Enresentine
Gr. Seidle
Executive
Chien
Zeidler
Madison County
Sub Committee to Weigh Fate of the Governor
In Indianapolis on December 5 members of eight special sub committee of the Republican state committee met with Clyde A Wald to weigh Governor McGray fate. Wald is the only member who spoke in favor of resignation while many party powers are said to favor action.
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Unites Ptr
Indianapolis
Ind
Republican State Committee
Clyde A. Wald
McGray
Walb
German appeal to Paris reparations body for loan aid
The United States indicates Germany will seek relief from the reparations commission in Paris to secure a priority loan guarantee amid a plan to feed the starving German population. State Department details show the maximum figure discussed is 70 million dollars with an American observer on the mission awaiting approval.
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United States
Germany
State Department
Paris
Huches Ie
James A. Logan
Special Degree Session for Friday Night Chapter No 52
Friday night meeting of Royal Arch Masons Chapter No 52 to confer the special seventh degree on a group of candidates. A good attendance is expected for the work.
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The
Royal Arch Masons
Coolidge Death Takes Wins First Mrs Hanway
Pierre S D December 5 South Dakota voters name Calvin Coolidge for president and Arthur Capper vice president in Republican convention results. Mrs G R Hanway dies at 73 in Lisbon Town after three weeks at Glidden hospital. Alderman H H Hanway and daughter Faye care for her with services planned in Sioux City and Lisbon Town.
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Cam- Hanway
South Dakota
United Press
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
White House
Pierre
Farmer Labor
Calvin Coolidge
Arthur Capper
Kansas
William G. McAdoo
James W. Gerard
New York City
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Frazier
Harry H. Hanway
Citv Heenims
G. R. Hanway
Hanway
Berford
Penn
Lisbon
Daughers
Glidden Hospital
Daucher Mise Faye Hanaway
Harry Deacon
Des Moline
Alderman Hanway
Town
Princess Theatre Presents Jack Holt Variety Tonight
The Princess theatre features a fine variety bill with Jack Holt in A Gentleman of Leisure plus News Reel, Aesop's Fables, Sing 'Em Again and music by the Princess orchestra. Showtimes are 7 30 and 9 16 last times tonight. You’ll like this bill, Coming Days of Faith.
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Jack Holt
Princess Orchestra
Princess Theatre
Governor Len Small Visits DeKalb for Road Meeting
Hon Len Small Illinois governor will visit DeKalb Monday to discuss regional food roads. The event, at the Teachers College auditorium at 2 pm, will include state highway officials and a governor speech. Officials urge large turnout by men and women to hear the candidate for reelection.
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Illinois
DeKalb
Teachers’ College
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State Highway Department
State Teachers College
Smo
Ilinois
Girard Street To Be Cleaned After Litter Complaints
City hall discussed Girard Street two blocks long now a dumping ground for tin cans rubbish and garbage. Officials vow action to clean up the street and penalize litterers, asserting the street is for travel not waste.
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Gerard Street
Girard Street
Elgin Pushes Early Election To Fill Circuit Judge Vacancy
Elgin attorneys and precinct committeemen pressed Governor Len Small to fix a date for a special election to fill the late Circuit Judge C. F. Irwin’s vacancy. Petitions cite clogged dockets and harmed client rights, urging election no later than the second Tuesday in April. Most of Elgin’s bar association reportedly signed. Kane County committee chair Harry Daniels said petitions will be sent to the governor soon.
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C. F. Irwin
Elgin’s Bar Association
County Central
County Central Committee
Harry A Dniels
Kane County Central Committee
Small
A Capella Choir Concert Tickets Cut to Half Dollar
The A Capella Choir plans a concert at Normal Auditorium Sunday evening December 9 at 7 30. Tickets regular price reduced to 50 cents and on sale via church organizations. Sycamore Skating Rink opens Saturday under National Guard supervision with skating Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons, new skates and a good rink, good time for all.
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Sycamore
National Guards
Salvation Army Drive Surpasses Quota in DeKalb Visit
Army worker Miss Agnes DeBolt and Salvation Army Ensign visited DeKalb after an injury in Chicago. She reports drives in Sycamore and Genoa will exceed their quotas and that DeKalb's yearly drive will be easily met, with funds aiding past shortfalls.
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Agnes DeBolt
Salvation Army
DeKalb
Chicago
DeBolt
Sycamore
Genoa
Rules As To Lights On Parked Cars At Night
Police report a misunderstanding of the chiefs orders requiring lights on street parked vehicles after 11 pm Lincoln Highway lamps turn off at 11 pm and residence area cars must show a white front and red rear light after sundown, with officials tagging violators to ensure compliance.
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Lincoln Highway
Jerous
Department of Police
Race Riot Near in Black Belt of Windy City
Fear of race wars grips Chicago after police quell a riot in a black and tan club where 159 whites and blacks fought over a white girl. Fourteen people arrested. two men hospitalized with bullet wounds. Jack Holt stars in A Gentleman of Leisure at the Princess Theatre with showtimes at 7:30 and 9:16.
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Black Belt
Windy City
United Prene
Chicago
Ill
Gillette Elected Speaker to End House Deadlock
Washington December 5 Rep Gillette of Massachusetts was elected speaker on the first ballot ending a two day Progressive demand for free debate on house rules. The Progressive platform set a 30 day window to consider amendments, with a report by the rules committee and opportunity for record votes. Gillette’s victory follows a rally of Progressives and Democrats while Mr Coolidge prepares an opening address to be delivered after a joint session tomorrow.
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Garner
Texas
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Michigan
Reid
Illinois
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Kale
Minnesota
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William E. Green
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