Treasury Opposes Soldier Bonus Bill in Mellon Report
United Press from Washington reports Secretary Mellon says Treasury remains against the soldier bonus act. He notes federal spending for veterans relief would run about 450 million dollars yearly even without a bonus. Mellon suggests tax cuts on high incomes, reduced corporate and estate taxes, and broad-based relief measures to address the issue.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Easury Department
Treasry Mélion
Congress
Harding
Senate
Finance Committee
Treasury
Mellon
Preston Harding
E Couoples Get Licenses During Week
County Clerk Henderson reports a week of marriage licenses issued to individuals including Jen A Leniz Jessie Parker Vin Bernard Petterson Edith M Oberg Kalb f R Rambo Lyca Gladys Peterson Lee W Homan Florence G Wortman DeKalb Ruth Lindus and others aged 18 to 28 in DeKalb.
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Henderson
Jen A. Leniz
Jessie Parker
Vin Bernard Petterson
Chicago
Edith M. Oberg
Kalb
Wisdom Showed at Conference Says 2Ding
President tells farm delegation in Washington that nations settle differences by discussion not force, a hopeful sign amid talks on disarmament. He notes farmers focus on elimination of arms and predicts great results from ongoing efforts.
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United Jessshington
D. C
Rosene Named Manager at Anderson Store in Sycamore
Rosene, previously with Swanson Nelson and Co, leaves his DeKalb area post to take charge of the Anderson store in Sycamore. He has prior experience in the clothing trade and has worked at the Anderson store here before the present firm.
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Lies Rosene
Swanson Nelson and
Com- 4
Sycamore
Andersons
DeKalb Men
Mr. Erickson
Charles Rosene
Anderson
Wi!t
Marys Fiance to Be Governor General of Free State
Report from London December 7 states Vi Fitzalan Lord Lascelles, connected to Princess Mary, will be the first governor general of the free state following a council meeting.
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Easy
Iresaydon
England
Vi Fitzalan
Lord Lascelles
Princess Mary
Will Bherst
The
Free State
Bank Collapse Sparks Speculation in South Germany
The RMAN bank, once among the largest in southern Germany, collapsed as speculation points to misappropriation by confidential clerks. Officials reported a deficit of 345,900,000 s, signaling a severe financial crisis and probable insolvency.
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United Preas
Lin
Germany
Dzer Bank
South Germany
After Your Own Em Comedy At The Star
Tonight at the Star Theatre the em comedian Again Tonight in Mix presents After Your Own. Showtimes are 7 30 PM with additional performances planned.
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In Mix
City council wraps up at nine and plans paving and lighting work
City council met at the city hall, approved routine bills, and discussed North Third street ornamental lighting to be coordinated by H B Goodison with local businesses. Paving plans for Ellwood edition and Lincoln Highway widening were set for January and a fire marshal trip to Rockford was endorsed. The ashes collection fund transfer was anticipated as tax funds are awaited next year.
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North Third Street
Board of Local Improvements
H. B. Goodison
Goodison
Mron
Rockford
M. H. McEvoy
Lincoln High Way
Twelve Stars In The Affairs of Anaio Princess Tomorrow
A notable cast features Wallace Reid Eliott Dexter Monte Blue Theodore Roberts Theodore Kosloff Raymond Hatton Gloria Swanson Bebe Daniels Wanda Hawley Agnes Ayres Polly Moran Julia Fay and others in the big special production The Affairs of Anatol Princess Thursday and Friday announce.
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Wallace Reid
Eliott Dexter
Monte Blue
Theodore Roberts
Theodore Kosloff
Raymond Hatton
Gloria Swanson
Bebe Paniels
Wanda Hawley
Agness Ayres
Polly Moran
Julia Fay
Anatol
End of Speech in Small Case Nears Trial
United Press reports in Waukegan Illinois on December 7 that attorneys for Governor Len Small near the end of arguments to quash indictments charging embezzlement of state funds. The defense attacks the Sangamon county grand jury as invalid and motivated by political foes. Judge Claire C Edwards presides as Werner C Schrader and A S Beaubien outline points. Prosecution led by Fred Mortimer and James Wilkerson will rebut and press for trial under the writs.
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United Press
Waukegan
Len Small
Sangamon County
Small
Claire C. Edwards
Werner C. Schrader
LaFar- Bee
Edwards
Former DeKalb Boy Makes Good in Indiana City
R L Renwick, son of Mrs Frank Fuller, built a hat shop into a three store business with locations in Niles Mishawaka and South Bend Ind The South Bend shop has expanded to larger quarters to accommodate growing trade The firm designs hats for individual tastes and makes all hats in its own work room Employs own designers and uses modern equipment to support a fully equipped shop and display area.
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DeKalb
R. L. Renwick
Frank Fuller
South Bend
Ind
R. L. Renwick & Co
Niles, Mich
Mishawaka
South
Clara Kimball Young Princess Tonight
Clara Kimball Young stars in After Your Own Heart a rapid fire comedy. Tom Mix appears in a star feature showing at 7 30 and 9 10 tonight. Davy's Store advertises government goods boots at two prices two twenty five and two fifty while supplies last.
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Tom Mix
New plan offers combined savings and life insurance plan
Announcement by DeKalb Trust and Savin Bank promotes a Guaranteed Estate Plan linking savings with a $1,000 life policy. Depositors may receive at least $1,000 after ten years, with potential protections up to $25,000. Includes disability income and $2,000 accident death benefit, framed as a solution for young people and families. Weather note mentions cloudy conditions in Illinois.
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DeKalb Trust & Savin Bank
Harris Trust & Savings Bank
Fort Dearborn Trust & Savings Bank of Chicago
R. F. McCormick
DeKalb
United States
Parsonage Dedication By Swedish Mission Church
The Swedish Mission church plans a Sunday dedication of its new nine room parsonage in DeKalb built with top materials. Architect John Ohlson of American Steel and Wire designed it. Rev. Er. G. Hjerpe will lead the 2 30 pm dedication and spoke at 10 45 am and 7 30 pm services.
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Swedish Mission Church
DeKalb
John Ohlson
American Steel and Wire Company
Sycamore Aims to Aid the Pig Club Meeting Planned
In Sycamore a pig club initiative gains local backing with a meeting set for next Saturday at 8:00 p.m. in the Methodist church basement. The DeKalb County Farm Bureau directs the project, with local leadership by the high school agricultural teacher and sponsorship from Sycamore National Bank. Tom Roberts, the county farm advisor, will run the session, urging interested farmers to attend.
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Methodist Church
DeKalb County Farm Bureau
Sycamore
Sycamore National Bank
Tom Roberts
Sheriff Kills Escapees From Missouri Pair in Illinois
Sheriff Decker of Sycamore reports that Ed Erickson, an escaped prisoner, was shot dead by Cass County authorities after being brought from Missouri. Harry Jenkins, also suspected in burglary, was wounded and possibly identified as Harry Spencer. Decker had photos of both men and notes the two may be the same individuals previously held before a grand jury's August dismissal.
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Decker
Sycamore
Cass County
Illinois
Ed Erickson
Missouri
Harry Jenkins
Carlson & Benson
DeKal
Harry Spencer
Former steel nurse takes up school work
Mrs. Walter Springer formerly employed by American Steel & Wire in DeKalb as nurse resigns and will become school visiting nurse for DeKalb county Red Cross on January 1. Miss Hearn begins duties December 5 as medical supervision nurse for the DeKalb county Tuberculosis association.
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Walter Springer
American Steel & Wire Company
DeKalb
DeKalb County
American Red Cross
Miss Hearn
Explosion at Saarbrucken dynamite plant kills and traps dozens
Forty men trapped in burning ruins after a dynamite factory explosion near Saarbrucken. The blast yesterday killed 100 persons. Fire fighters risked their lives seeking to rescue workers amid the blaze.
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United Presey
Berlin
Germany
Saarbrucken
Vere Goodyear Puts Up Novel Sign At Store
Vere Goodyear recently purchased the building he occupies and redecorated the front. He posted a sign promising fresh paint outside and fresh bakery goods inside to warn customers of the improvements.
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Vere Goodyear
Mrs Seabloom Recovers Satisfactorily After Hospital Operation
Mrs Seabloom is reported to be making satisfactory recovery after an operation at the city hospital. Family members provided the update today clarifying that it was Mrs Seaholm who underwent the surgery, not Mr Seaholm as misstated yesterday.
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Oscar Seaholm
Mr. Seaholm
Illinois Power to Merge DeKalb Sycamore and Springfield Utilities
Springfield reports a merger of the DeKalb Sycamore & Interurban Traction and DeKalb Sycamore Electric properties with Springfield Utilities under Illinois Power ownership. The deal seeks ICC approval and authorization to issue 5 million dollars in bonds and 5.025 million in stock to fund downtown improvements.
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Springfield
DeKalb, Sycamore & Interurban Traction Company
DeKalb Sycamore Electric Company
Springfield Utilities Company
Illinois Power Company
Onder
Chronicle
DeKalb Sycamore & Interurban Traction Company
DeKalb Company
Springfield Gas & Electric Company
Springfield Consolidated Railway Company
Illinois
A. D. Mackie
William B. Tess
P. B. Warren
Jess
Warren
Attorne
Lloyd George Not To Attend Washington Conference
London reports state Premier Lloyd George does not intend to attend the Washington disarmament conference. A Downing Street official says his presence is required for the opening of Parliament on December 14, making attendance impossible.
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Cnnecu
London
England
Lloyd George
Washington
America
Downing Street
Slugging in Stock Yards Flare as Strike Tensions Rise
In Chicago stock yards district violence flares amid the packing workers strike. Stanley Rytha was shot and wounded in a street fight between strikers and workers. William Wilkie and his daughter, both packing plant employees, were attacked and seriously wounded. Fist fights reported as meat prices rise. pork up from 13 to 25 cents a pound since Saturday. Independent packers plan to seek an injunction to curb picketing under the Monday Supreme Court ruling.
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United Area
Chicago
Ill
Stock Yards
Stanley Rytha
William Wilkie
Supreme Court
Lest You Forget Pathe Records at 58c Each
Powell's Drug Stores markets Pathe records at 58 cents each. A Christmas Savings plan promises an independent Christmas next year with 4 percent interest. Presented by The First National Bank and The First Trust and Savings Bank of De Kalb.
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Pathe
Powell's
First National Bank
First Trust & Savings Bank of
de Kalb
King George Proclaims Amnesty in Ireland as Talks on Free State Advance
London Dec. 7 United Press says King George issued a proclamation granting amnesty to Irish political prisoners and ordered immediate release of Sinn Fein inmates as Ireland moves toward a free state. In Belfast Premier Craig met Lloyd George then planned London visit to seek clarity on points.
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United Press
London
England
George
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Free State
Belfast
Ulster
James Craig
Lloyd George
Craig
King George
Sinn Fenners
Viscount Pfalzees
Irish Free State
Local Boy Wins Honors With Cornell O ratorio Society
Harrold Henning of DeKalb is a member of the Cornell Oratorio Society of 160 voices which with four soloists and the Cornell Conservatory Orchestra will present Handel's Messiah on Sunday December 11 in Mount Vernon Iowa. Herbert Gould from Oak Park Chicago is secured as bass soloist with director Shaw. J L Conrad and Anne Pierce will sing tenor and soprano recitatives while Alice Moncrieff will sing contralto solos. Membership is earned by competitive examination each fall and lasts through college.
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Unitea Pre
Mount Vernon
Iowa
Harrold Henning
DeKalb
Cornell Oratorio Society
Cornell Conservatory Orchestra
Herbert Gould
Oak Park Presbyterian Choir
Chicago
Shaw
J. L. Conrad
Anne Pierce
Cornell Conservatory
Alice Moncrieff
New York City
Smallpox Epidemic Strikes Albany Illinois Town
Albany Whiteside county faced a smallpox outbreak with all cases mild. Eight homes housing 25 to 30 victims are under quarantine. Mount Hope School closed after several pupils contracted the illness. State Senator H G Wright of De Kalb received orders to investigate conditions today.
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Sterling
Albany
Whiteside County
Mount Hope
State Board of Health
H. G. Wright
DeKalb
DeKalb Scrap Yard Hit Netted $500 In Skins
Police report a break in at the DeKalb Scrap Iron and Metal yard where $500 worth of animal hides including skunks and muskrats were stolen. Officers are pursuing leads in the case.
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DeKalb Scrap Iron and Metal Company
Neutrality of China urged as war issue debated
Washington December 7 United Press says the far eastern committee adopted a resolution urging respect for China's neutrality in any war in which she is not a participant. The drafting committee also reported on limiting foreign wireless communication in China to legation business.
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United Preasy
Washington, D. C
China
Far Eastern Committee
Jim*ting
Harding Nominates Officials for U S Treasury and Customs
President Harding sent nominations to the senate naming Joseph Carolan of Chicago as treasurer of Merchandise District 39 and Neils Juul of Chicago as collector of customs District 89. The notice appears in a Washington dispatch dated December 7. Also noted are local ads for camera albums and a listing for The Affairs of Anatol at Princess Theatre tomorrow.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Senate
Chicago
Joseph Carolan
Neils Juul
Four Power Agreement Near Official Announcement
Washington reports indicate a four power accord to replace the Anglo Japanese alliance will be announced soon. The pact among United States Great Britain Japan and France would curb Fortifications near Japan and include arbitration or pauses before hostilities in the Pacific with China excluded.
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United Preas
Washington
D. C
Whic
Tokio
United States
Great Britain
Japa
France
Pacific
Hughes
Baron Kyte
Ing
Britain
Japan
Guam
China
American Senate
America
Bible Lecture At Viking Hall Tonight
Joseph Johnson of Rockford to deliver a Bible lecture at Viking Hall on Sixth and Lincoln Highway at eight oclock. A second talk Sunday afternoon on What Is the Soul. No admission fee.
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Viking Hall
Joseph Johnson
Rockford
Lincoln Highway
Myr Johnson
Guatemala President and Men In Prison After Revolt
President Herrera of Guatemala and his cabinet were jailed following a December 5 revolution that toppled the government. The U.S. State Department advised Washington.
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Guatemala
United Press
Washington, D. C
Herrera
State Department
Gift ideas and events tease readers with shops and shows
A shopper friendly piece highlights grooming gifts like a folding shaving stand with adjustable mirror and mug brush, plus popular razors from Gillette and Eveready. It notes a Knights of Columbus meeting on Friday December 10 with district deputy installing officers and a luncheon, and an O O F dance at the Odd Fellows hall. Wallace Reid stars in The Affairs of Anatol at the Princess.
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Gillette
Strop
Eveready
Knights of Columbus
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State Board
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