Retraction of Fire Narrative Removes Chicago Link
The item revises a prior report about a October fire linked to the Cheatham family. It explains relocation to DeKalb after a move from Pearl Street and notes insurance talks and further occupancy by renters while both spouses worked in Chicago.
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Chicago
The
Chronicle
Mber
DeKalb
Cheatham
New York Central Railroad
Sheatham
DeKvalbe
U and 12
Chamber urges all members to attend Friday meeting at Innovation
Officials of the Chamber of Commerce appeal to members to attend a Friday evening meeting at Innovation with a special program and possible out of town speaker. The holiday season starts well as merchants report busy Saturday and festive street illumination drawing crowds and pledging strong gift sales.
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Chamber of Commerce
Buss
Divisio
Firat
Nightclub Shootout Leaves One Dead in Chicago
In The Parody nightclub raid six gunmen opened fire using machine guns and shotguns while about 200 guests hid under tables. One waiter died, several patrons were wounded, and two off duty officers were injured as police sealed the scene and questioned witnesses.
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Chicago
U.R
George Shirtz
Dave Palinski
Charles Cohen
John Fried
Harry Smith
Smith
Cohen
Fannie Hillman
June Griffin
Abie Schaefer
Hold Up i Gang
William Majore
Bridewell Hospital
Publisher Plans Move After Haldeman Julius Daughter Dispute
In Girard Kansas the Haldeman Julius publishing family debated parentage of Josephine the claimed daughter of E Haldeman Julius and wife. He announced plans to move the publishing business to Freeport Illinois to avoid local gossip and protect the girl’s standing while urging respect for adoptive families.
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Kansas City
O.R
Josephine Haldeman-Julius
Aubrey Roselle
Kansas University
E. Haldeman-Julius
Girard Kans
Josephine
Haldeman-Juliuses
Haldeman-Julius
Jacob Wettstein
Wettstein
Girard
Freeport
Illinois
Auto Victim Improves After Crash Near Creston
Mrs. Ben Nylander of Creston was injured when the car she rode in was struck by a Chicago machine. She was thrown from the vehicle but is improving and may be moved to her daughter Mrs. Lant Letheby near Malta next week.
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Ben Nylander
Creston
Chicago
French court acts to pause divorce suits in Versailles
Paris on December 5 reports the French ministry of justice ordered the civil court of Versailles to hold pending cases until plaintiffs status length of residence in France and reasons for being here are determined. Bainbridge Colby’s suit, former secretary of state, is among those affected.
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Paris
U.P
Ministry of Justice
Civil Court of
Versailles
France
Bainbridge Colby
New Ford Car Display At Fisk Motor Tuesday Only
Bulletin announces a New Ford car will be showcased at Fisk Motor Company for one day only tomorrow Tuesday. The event invites customers to see the latest model and learn about features and pricing.
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Fisk Motor CompAny
Will Arraign Esser Before Court Tuesday
John L. Esser head of the Aurora Trust and Savings bank faces arraignment in Geneva circuit court before Judge John K. Newhall at ten tomorrow morning. Court debate on his plea follows Saturday sessions. State's Attorney Abbott says additional indictments could be held for future prosecution if released early.
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Esser
John L. Esser
Aurora Trust & Savings Bank
John K. Newhall
Geneva
Newhall
Abbott
Contempt Case Opens in Washington Trial of Six Defendants
Six defendants led by Harry F. Sinclair opened their contempt trial before Justice F. L. Siddons in the District of Columbia supreme court. The group includes Henry Mason Day, Sheldon Clark, W. J. Burns, W. Sherman Burns, and C. L. Weitsch. Defense pleadings were filed and the case adjourned for law argument. Sinclair admitted employing Burns detectives to monitor the Fall-Sinclair jury, arguing no offense occurred and court jurisdiction lacking. Shadowing jurors prompted contempt charges and a grand jury probe into alleged jury tampering conspiracy.
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Washington
U.R
F. L. Siddons
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Harry F. Sinclair
Henry Mason Day
Sheldon Clark
Sinclair Oil Companies
W. J.]burns
W. Sherman Burns
C. L. Weitsch
Baltimore Burns Agency
Sinclair
Burns
Prohibition Spy Faces Term for Perjury
Melvin Fudge 35, a prohibition operative from Taylorville Illinois, was found guilty of perjury for false testimony given last August about purchasing liquor from James Corman a Pana politician. He faces a penitentiary sentence of one to fourteen years.
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Prohibition
Taylorville
Melvin Fudge
Fudge
James Corman
Pana
Corman
Weather for Atineia Fair Tonight and Tuesday
Forecasters call for fair conditions in Atineia with slightly colder air Tuesday. North and central portions may see cooler temperatures and dry skies.
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Atineia
Farmers at American Farm Bureau convention in Chicago
Delegates from over 40 states gather to shape the agriculture legislative program for the coming year. Sam H. Thompson cites unfavorable farm conditions and warns against price fixing or subsidies while promoting a plan to spread crop control costs across benefiting commodities. A Dodd warns farmers risk peasantry if leaders ignore facts as the exposition highlights farm life products and modern machinery.
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Chicago
Farmers of America
American Farm Bureau Federation
State Federation
Sam H. Thompson
Federation
Department of Agriculture
Thompson
Congress
William E. Dodd
University of Chicago
Prof. Dodd
Robert YP. Bass
New Hampshire
Earthquake Felt in Santa Maria Centering Aftershocks
An earthquake lasting about 30 seconds was felt in Santa Maria California at 8:45 a.m. No damage reported. Santa Maria has been the center of recent tremors along the southern California coast. The report notes ongoing seismic activity in the region.
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California
Santa Maria
Cal
Kane County to Clean Up Shady Establishments
Judge John K. Newhall of Aurora ordered officials to shut down suspected gambling venues in Kane County after a raid on the Oakdell gambling house near Exposition Park. The sheriff and state's attorney were directed to enforce closures as conditions in the county were described as rotten and in need of rapid change.
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Newhall
Oakdell
Exposition Park
Nearly Loses Hand When Gun Is Discharged
Mason Livits fourteen son of a well known farmer near Dixon was injured when a shotgun exploded in a corn field. He shoved the gun into a corn stalk load and it discharged, shattering his right hand and threatening the loss of three fingers. His father Mason Livits was nearby loading stalks.
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Mason Livits
Jesse Livis
Dixon
Be Careful In Holiday Streets Warns Chief Of Police
Chief Horace Youngs issues a holiday street safety warning. He urges careful driving through the business district as shoppers fill the streets with many children downtown for window displays. He cautions drivers to prevent accidents during the peak gift season.
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Horace Youngs
School Board to convene at five this afternoon
The city school board meets at five o'clock for its regular monthly session. A new nurse will be sought to replace Miss Walker, who has resigned to become surgical nurse at Glidden hospital. The board will also decide whether to hold a night school this year and may adjourn to later in the month.
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City School Board
Walker
Glidden Hospital
Wether
Bankers
DeKalb County Bankers’ Federation
In- Movation
Sevral Committees
Chamber of Commerce Committees Meet This Afternoon
Committees of the Chamber of Commerce held a meeting this afternoon to discuss matters outlined by the secretary and officials. The membership panel aimed to collect overdue dues, while the finance committee reviewed several issues. An important Chamber announcement seems likely within three or four days.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Gale Takes Four Lives in Norfolk Coast Gale
A 70 mile gale off the North Carolina coast cost four lives and left 48 rescued by coast guards. Crews from the Norwegian steamer Cibao and Greek tanker Kyzikes were saved with breeches buoy and lines. Four Kyzikes crewmen were lost as the vessel broke apart on the rocks. Coast guards endured 24 hours of pursuit and frozen conditions before securing survivors.
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Norfolk
North Carolina
Cape Hatteras Inlet
Paraguay
Kitty Hawk
N. C
Hattera Inlet
Kill Devil Hill
Bear Rivalry Ends in Polar Bear Tragedy
In French Lick Indiana on December 5 a jealous female polar bear Betty threw Murphy the male bear into a pool and held him under water in their circus pit. After a two hour fight witnessed by other bears a trainer arrived too late to save Murphy who perished.
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French Lick
Ind
John Robinson Circus
Murphy
Betty
Kingsford Smith and Pond Fail Second Endurance Flight
Capt. Charles Kingsford Smith and Lieut. George Pond prepared for another record flight in San Francisco after a second attempt ended after three hours due to bumpy air. They expect another try likely Sunday, following a rough first and second in the weekend.
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San Francisco
Calif
Charles Kingsford-Smith
George Pond
Hotel Fire Fatal in St Louis Annex Collapse
Five women died and several were seriously hurt when a hotel annex fire forced many to jump from upper floors. The four story structure, overlooking Forest Park, was estimated to be worth 400000 in losses. A nurse and guests escaped via rope as flames spread and the roof collapsed shortly before 7 a.m. Local details include names of victims and witnesses and the alarm by floor four nurses.
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St. Louis
Oceane Annex
Bess Groat
Ohio
Louis G. Conn
Ella O'Mara
St.Louis
Maria L. Suzanka
Stork
May Frasier
Board of Education
Alice Gresham
Myrtle Morris
Bertha le Barr
William McKinzley
Forest Park
Carl Glick
St. Joseph
Glick
Vare Smith Seizure Controversy Delays Senate Seats
Washington December 5 United Press reports the Senate adjourned after adopting the prior congress rules and amid a Vare Smith election dispute. A 24 hour armistice was signed to delay seating Senators elect William Vare and Frank L. Smith. Debates paused until after President Coolidge's address tomorrow.
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United Press
Senate
Ware
Pennsylvania
Smith
Oline
President Coolidge
Congress
House
Cooper
Wisconsin
Washington
U.F
Vare-Smith
William 8. Vare
Frank L. Smith
Nebraska
Coolidge
Curtis
Norris
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