Dixon Man Lectures On Terminable Permits For Public Utilities
C Warner of Dixon, county attorney, addressed the Kiwanis club on terminable permits and their impact on public utilities. He explained how permits allow operation on good behavior with city buyout options, state commission oversight, and fair returns, citing Wisconsin and Illinois precedents and the aim of improved service.
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C. Warner
Dixon
Kiwanis Club
Warner
Tod
Public Utilities Commission
The
Inois Commerce Commission
Minois
State
Supreme Court of the United States
Public
Wisconsin
Mitchell court martial nears end with final week arguments
The lengthy Mitchell court martial enters its likely final week as the prosecution resumes its rebuttal. Three officers will testify first to complete the major denial of the charges. Names of the officers remain undisclosed as further testimony from army officers and general staff follows to refute charges of air service maladministration.
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Washington, D.C
Mitchell
Cronel Mitchell
Ottiy
Berrenger to Be Named Soon as Envoy Here
Paris reports the foreign office confirms Henri Berrenger will be named ambassador to Washington soon with extraordinary status to handle debt negotiations. He plans a short Washington posting before returning to Paris.
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Berrenger
Paris
France
Foreigm
Henri Berrenger
Washington
Ity
America
Two Girls Struck by Auto on Lincoln Highway
Two young women were hit by a car Sunday evening at the Fourth Street intersection with Lincoln Highway. The driver fled after the impact. witnesses could not obtain the license number. The girls walked away, one with a possible shoulder injury, as a pedestrian attempted to stop the vehicle.
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Elock
Lincoln Highway
Aueneny Ra Patel
La Follette Faces Republican Resistance in Senate
Washington December 7. The Republican Committee on Committees meeting opened amid friction over Senator Robert M. La Follette attending an insurgent house meeting instead of a caucus. Some Republicans oppose assigning him to committees, arguing his attendance signals disloyalty.
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Washington, D. C
Republican Committee On Committees
Senate
Robert M. la Follette
House
LaFollett
LaFollette
Looney Trial Brings Out Clashes In Evidence Fight
In Caleshure Tennessee on December 7 former Attorney General Brundexe was mentioned as Cy Hazlet testified. Hazlett stated a witness claimed he would be protected for testimony. Defense questions about promised immunity were argued and prompted threats of summary measures. Attorney General Carlstrom led the state’s case amid repeated objections and halted progress.
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Caleshure
Pbh
Brundexe
Looney
Cy Hazlet
Rss
Umclasses
Flizlett
Hazlett
Judgenham
Carlstrom
Memorial for Departed Elks Held on Sunday
A memorial service honoring DeKalb Elks who died in the past year was held Sunday at four o clock at the Elks home. Rev L L Hammill delivered the memorial address and the program featured solos by Miss Vern Wiswall with Prof A Neil Adams accompaniment. Vere Goodyear and the Burh City quartet also performed with Dr G H Joost aboard.
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Elks
DeKalb Elks
L. L. Hammill
Methodist Church
Brottierdy
Vern Wiswall
A. Neil Adams
Vere Goodyear
Burh City
Yngram
G. HH. Joost
Booze Ring Targeted in New Campaign Across State
United States Attorney Buckner campaigns against smuggling ring offering up to $1000 for access to a North Atlantic port. Twenty three arrests reported on federal violations with ongoing probes into corruption of coast guard and government officials.
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W York
Poyer
Communion Observed by DeKalb Knights at St Marys Church
Koichta of Columbus members numbering over 10 observed Communion at St Marys Church of tple Mark with Father Porcella chaplain of the DeKalb Knights of Columbus. The event followed mass at the temple Park church with a breakfast at the Parish house honoring Porcella and his invitation.
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Koichta
Man Arrested Faces Hearing in County Court
Dave Tarkins of this city, charged by his wife in TeTwipper case, appeared in county court for a hearing. He contributed a small sum toward support of his wife and children, was ordered to pay $20 per month, and the bond set at $1,000. He remains in custody of Sheriff BR Crawford.
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Dave Tarkins
Pond
Menty Court
Terkins
Lin Wite
Sheriff BR
Crawford
Two Residents Arrested for Being Intoxicated
Tan residents appeared before the police court this morning on charges of being intoxicated and in a noisy or disorderly condition after being arrested Saturday night. They were placed in the city jail to await their hearing.
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Ellspo- Nce
Dhe Ey
Five Prisoners Escape Bonds From Local Prisons
Five men were freed from bondage today following incidents at Ui cols prisons. Two escaped from a local prison and three left the McMenry fccunts jail. Officials delayed announcing the escapes while they searched for the men believed to be hiding within the walls.
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Uicols
McMenry Fccunts
Becaten
Coolidge Plans Farm Bureau Address in Winter State Visit
President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge arrived at the Gesend Montiad station after a train trip from Washington. They were greeted by crowds as mounted police escorted them to the Shermer hotel where Coolidge planned to speak to the Farm Bureau convention at 1:00 a.m. The event featured remarks from Dr. Bradfote of the Federation and a reception with farm leaders' wives watching.
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Contides
Washiteton
Gesend Montiad
Hegilfute
Amell Crea
Federastun
Coojidge
Anne
Coolidge
Coeolidee
Shermer
Farm Bureau
Coollize
Coolidie
Mr. Coole
Aidhenen
Ameren Rey
Timothy Store
Peestor
Poach Bresheteri
Ohiiret
Chicago
Dradfote
Ehret Pederetion
Ehret Pederetion, Introduced the President Fie
Cooke
Bradt Heads to New York for Tax Convention
S. E. Bradt vice president of the First National Bank of this city left yesterday for New York to attend a meeting of the American Bankers Association committee on communities on two non at which he serves. He will participate in sessions on vital tax and policy matters affecting the state and national legislative agenda. Bradt is a state delegate and will report on developments at the convention.
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Lrst National Bank
New York
Crm
Americana Bankers’ Associaion
Uivers
Washington
Air
Rni- Nuis Thaminn
Jiingis
Senate
House of
Pepepesematact
Watervaye
Congress
Paul R. Mallon
United Press
D. C
Dee
Coolidge Congress
Savely
House
DeKalb Seals Drive Boosts Christmas Tuberculosis Fund
De Kalb County Tuberculosis Association reports rising seal sales with mail remittances and school children selling health stamps. Boy Scouts of Delsadl begin selling tomorrow with booths in the city to aid the drive. Disputes test completed mailing 3000 letters. Sterling area sold over 4000 dollars last year through mails and booths.
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Ciy
T Hat
Sterling
Section Men Go South All Work Here Finished
Last week saw numerous railroad section men depart the division as final work ended. The Fourth Street crossing project wrapped after several weeks, leaving the crossing pins among the best in the city and prompting motorists to seek rebuilding of other principal crossings.
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Uhh
North Fern
Ton
Cheamen
Empress Charlotte Reported Suffering Brief Illness
Reports from Chateau Bouchert at Leakin say former Empress Charlotte of Mexico has a slight cold but is not bedbound. The widow of Emperor Maximilian remains mentally clouded by his execution while still calling for him as conditions are described in the brief dispatch.
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Brussels
Charlotte
Mexico
Chateau Bouchert
Leakin
Maximillian
Campaign to spread Christmas cheer in DeKalb
The DeKalb Chronicle urges a community appeal led by Mrs. S. W. Beardman to raise funds for needy families this Christmas. Readers are asked to donate generously, with suggested ten dollar or higher gifts, supported by local merchants for discounted food and toys, to ensure every resident has a merry holiday.
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Wille
Sminge
W. Beardman
Santa Claus
DeKalb
Chronicle
Government wins oil indictment appeal in DC court
The District of Columbia circuit court overruled the district supreme court and sustained an oil indictment against Albert G B Fall Edward L Doheny Sr Edward L Doheny Jr and Kia vey P B Sinclair. A Justice Department employee’s presence in the jury room was challenged as improper.
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Washington
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Albert GB
Fall
Edward L
Dohene
Doheny, Jr
Kiavey PB
Sinclair
Supreme Court of the District
De‘murrer
Department of Justice
Election of Officers Tonight at Odd Fellows Meeting
Tonight the Odd Fellows lodge plans to elect officers for the coming term and year. A large attendance is hoped as other business is on the agenda and First degree work is scheduled for the evening.
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Odd Fellows
Tobacco magnate dies at home in New York
New York December 7. Piyval Smith Hill, president of the American Tobacco Company, died suddenly at his Park Avenue home today. He was in his 64th year.
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New York
N. Y
Iyval Smith Hill
American Tobacco Company
Park Avenue
Death of Anson L. Barker Shocks De Kalb Community
Anson L. Barker, a former city businessman and longtime De Kalb resident, died suddenly at his Lincoln highway home at 11 this morning. The death, due to heart disease, shocks family and friends. funeral details and full obituary to follow tomorrow.
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Anson L. Barker
DeKalb
Lincoln Highway
Malta Woman Dies After Nine Month Illness
Mrs. Doyle of Malta died at home after a nine month illness. Elizabeth Corcoran, born May 17 1897 in Chicago, moved to Malta at age six. She leaves her husband two children and many relatives in Chicago. Funeral services set for Wednesday at St Marys Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery DeKalb.
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Caniness Eal
John Doyle
Malta
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's
DeKalb
Doyle
Elizabeth Corcoran
Chicago
Thomas Corcoran
Thomas
Robert
Jat, Getz
J. A. Murray
George Flanigam
Lambert Nestor
Michael, Owen
John Corcoran
Ick Nestor
Thomas Rcoran
Grape Vine News on Paying Work Route 18 Right of Way
Springfield reports the state highway department hopes to obtain the Burlington railroad right of way between Anderson crossing west of Somonauk and Cooper's crossing west of Somonauk. Proposal to pave Somonauk to Anderson crossing and gravel county line road to route 23, then pave to Cooper's crossing and extend paving to Mendota with gravel detours where right of way is unavailable.
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Sprinsfield
State Highway Department
Burlington
Anderson
Somonauk
Cooper's Crossing
Sonomauk
Sononauk
Anderson Crossing
Cooper’s Crossing
Mendota
Elks Postpone Special Meeting to Friday Night
Announcement by Exalted Ruler R. A. Wright of the DeKalb Elks Club states the stockholders meeting set for this evening is postponed to Friday night. Monday’s session will cover members who have completed or still owe payments on home subscriptions. few attendees are preferred due to several important business matters.
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Avey
Knights of Pytieinning
DeKalb
Samdwel
Aurora
Geneva
Matavia
Elgin
Woodstock
DeKalb Lodge
Guy M. Grime
R. A. Wright
DeKalb Elks’ Club
Former DeKalb Woman Survives Ice Crash at Dixon Restaurant
Mrs. Rose Carlson, owner of a Dixon restaurant, faced a shocking moment when a Ford roadster skidded on icy streets and crashed toward the shop window. The vehicle halted within two inches of the pane as patrons watched in disbelief.
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Rose Carmen
Dixon
Congress Opens amid insurgent fight over rules
The 69th congress convened at noon with House Republicans 24, Democrats 39, Farmer-Labor 3, Socialists 2, and Senate Republicans 46, Democrats 39, Farmer-Labor 1. Longworth elected speaker as insurgent plans challenge administration programs.
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NEW Congress
Washington, D.C
Congress
House Republicans
Farmer-Labor
Socialists
Senate
Republicans
Democrats
Parter-Labor
House
Coolidge
House of Representatives
Charles G. Dawes
William Tyler Page
Shiras Montgomery
J. J. Muir
Dawes
Lafollette
Williams
Missouri
Robinson
Inund Nye
Tage
Nick” Loneworth
Finish Garret
Rep
Cooper
Wissin
Finish Garrett
Tenn
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
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