Fog causes many mixups in DeKalb area autos
A string of Saturday and Sunday auto accidents in DeKalb and vicinity left at least one Sioux City woman injured, others unhurt. The most serious event involved a large touring car driven by a Sterling service driver that swerved off pavement, throwing a passenger who was later taken to Sterling Hospital. Witnesses reported light damage to several cars and skidding blamed for crashes on Third Street Lincoln Highway and nearby roads.
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Pog
Sioux City
Sterling Hospital
Alfred Dresser
Derk
BG. Ferguson
Prospect Street
Third Street
Lincoln Highway
Dresser
Ferguson
DeKalb
Preston Keefe
Maple Park
F. F. Black
Des Moines
Russell Haverstraw
Hinckley
West Locust Street
Haverstraw
Walter Hart
Farlville
Herschel Pooler
Waterman
South Fourth Street
James Carter Place
Ben Peck
Percy Pelton
Northern Tilie Service Company
Sterling
Felton
The
Sailor Dies as Harbor Boat Catches Fire
A U S fleet shore boat in San Pedro caught fire in the harbor early today. One sailor burned to death, another is missing and several were injured. The dead man was aboard the U S S Tennessee, unidentified at press time. The water was being dragged for the body.
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United Press
San Pedro
Cal
United States
U. S. S. Tennessee
Fire Shots at Close Friend of Mussolini
Rome report by United Press describes four revolver shots fired at Deputy Farinacei a trusted Mussolini lieutenant in Cremona Italy on December 18 the deputy unharmed sparks broad alarm and prompts government plans to curb Socialist and Communist threats. Fasciisti groups in Rome convene a meeting and orders go to provincial units to stay calm amid rising tensions.
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United Press
Rome
Italy
Fariinocei
Mussolini
Cremona
Fascisti
Fasceisti ‘Ac
Farinne
Christmas Seal Drive Urges Health Funding Reach
The article extols Christmas seals for health funding in Illinois and DeKalb, noting state wide impact over 15 years. It highlights preventing infection, keeping families intact, and supporting nurses and school health programs funded by seal sales. Children in the city sell seals and should be encouraged.
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Ilinois
Mutual Corporation
Ohne
Wisconsin
DeKalb
Traction Line Halted by Major Strike
Springfield Dec 8 No relief for the tie up of Illinois Traction system as over 400 motormen and conductors walk out Saturday. Officials met Sunday and strikers' reps held a meeting that broke up before noon with no decision and no further conference. About four hundred miles of track between Danville and St Louis and other points are affected as strikers demand higher pay and better working conditions.
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Bs United Press
Springfield
Ilinois
Ser _vice
Traction
Ltrikers
Danville
St. Louis
Thomas Hurts Hand Forces Six Week Work Hiatus
DeKalb man Thomas Hurts suffered a severe hand injury while cranking an automobile last week. The crushing injury will force him to suspend his professional work for at least six weeks, with Dr Mossholder handling his practice in his absence and Dr J. Thomas providing care during recovery.
Republic Party Wins Germany Election Triumph
United Press reports Ferlin Germany December 8 that the Republican group won a decisive national election, with Socialists Democrats and Centrists ahead of Nationalists Communists and Fascists. Turnout neared 85 percent as riots and disturbances occurred Saturday night and Sunday. The result suggests a possible Republican or pro Monarch regime with a clear majority, diminishing nationalist influence in the Reichstag. Berlin remained abuzz with electoral literature as results came in.
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United Press
Ferlin
Germany
Berlin
Bank Robbers Hit Milwaukee Bank for Large Haul
Six armed bandits robbed the Northwestern Mutual Bank at Lisbon and North Avenue Milwaukee pulling $10,000 in cash and $200,000 in securities. Ten people were inside the bank when the assault occurred. A clerk was beaten unconscious as guards and customers lined up. The men fled in an automobile toward Chicago with the loot.
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United Press
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wis
Northwestern Mutual
Lisbon
North Avenue
Final Lecture At Advent Church Draws Largest Crowd
Rev Mrs M McKinstry closed a series of historical and prophetical lectures at Advent Christian church with the largest turnout yet. The fifth empire was declared biblically foretold and to be fulfilled literally. The audience consensus urged renewed dedication to God. Tonight Gerald F Richardson begins revival meetings with evangelist G H Baker assisting. services start at 7 30 p m and the public is invited.
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M. McKin‘stry
Advent Christian Church
God
Gerald F. Richardson
G. H Baker
Evangelist Singer
State to Seek Death Penalty for Kid McCoy
United Press reports in Los Angeles that Kid McCoy, once a prize ring idol, faced superior court as he stands charged with the slaying of Theresa Mars with whom he lived. District attorneys will contest any defense attempt at postponement while authorities push for the death penalty amid the high profile case. Piercing the calendar, a separate notice advertises a K K C carnival dance at Pierce Hall Sycamore on December 11 with Stone's Orchestra and tickets priced at 31, ladies free.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Kid McCoy
Theresa Mars
Pierce
Sycamore
Stone’s
Grand Jury Called In Mosely Murder Case
Bend Ind December five a special St Joseph county grand jury probably will be empaneled to indict Raymond Mosely 22 year old Boston gunman on charges of first degree murder Mosely Saturday acted under the influence of two men and wounded five during a holdup at a soft drink parlor Search for his companion was abandoned after 36 hours with no trace Mosely says he knew nothing of the man or his whereabouts except for the day’s acquaintance who he called Mac
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Bend. Ind
St. Joseph County
Raymond Mosely
Boston
Mosely
Rander
Tiqe
Posses
Mac
Ford Sedan Taken Here In DeKalb Incident
A Ford sedan belonging to James McKinchie of Clare was stolen after being parked near Second Street with the switch key left in the lock. Police recovered later details like the license or nest number, but not at first, and warned that many cars are left with keys in the ignition. The chief noted thefts rise from parked machines, sometimes driven away by youths seeking thrills, urging owners to remove keys nightly.
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DeKalb
Second
James McKinchie
Clare
Areve
Sinerwine
WBS
Weil
Many Bishops to Attend the Fall Meeting in New Orleans
New Orleans prepares for a major Episcopal gathering in fall 1925 drawing about five thousand churchmen. The National Committee states 130 bishops and over 300 rectors will attend, with venues at the Athenaeum and Shrine Temple. Delegates hail from the United States Canada and abroad.
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United Press
New Orleans
South
Ue Protestant Episcopal
Church of America
United States
Canada
Irenical
America
England
Crescent City
Morehan
Kaysees Have Big Meeting Sunday at Hall
Members of DeKalb Council and Knights of Columbus held an inter esting session at KC Hall starting with a one o'clock dinner prepared by Chef James Shames. After dinner the new lecturer Earle Courtney led the session and a kangaroo court caused amusement. Frank O'Hara of Elgin spoke. visitors from Rochelle attended. A committee led by Dan O'Brien and others organized a successful day.
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Rochelle
Dan O'Brien
Augusta Avenue
C. F. Masterson
Sycamore
Lawrence Keenan
J. J. O'Brien
George Pobstman
J. C. Quinn, Jr
H. W. Kelley John O'Brien
Ralph Cofey
J. J. Parney
C. J. O'Donnell
David O'Brien
North Fourth Street
Will Seek Farm Data in DeKalb Ogle and Lee Counties
Census enumerators prepare for agricultural census across DeKalb Ogle and Lee with vacancies in Rochelle district. Mrs Hotchkiss will handle DeKalb Malta Cortland townships and Dennis A McBrien will cover Afton Milan Therace townships. Farmers asked to return schedules promptly. data used for farm relief and kept confidential.
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Rochelle
DeKalb
Ogle and Lee
Develo
Hotchkiss
Malta
Cortland
Dennis A. O'Brien
Afton
Milan
Therce
O'Brien
Manks Loev
Sre
Vassar Swiss Opening Planned For January Start
The Chronicle will announce the official opening of the Vassar Swiss underwear factory soon. Plans call for a January reopening, with a one week notice before work resumes to allow former employees to regain their positions. The Vassar Swiss office and the Chamber of Commerce have received many inquiries.
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Vassar
Chronicle
The
Vassar Swiss
Aa of Commerce
Leslie Larson Dies at Dodge Home on Sunday
Leslie Larson five years old son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Larson grandson of Mr and Mrs James Dodge died yesterday at the Dodge home after illness last week Funeral services set for tomorrow at two o clock Rev F M Webster officiating and burial in the Dodge mausoleum
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Leslie Larson
James Dodge
Dodge
F. M. Webster
Large Crowds See Santa Claus at Local Store
The Gentzerman held court in the Christmas store last Saturday with a steady flow of children. He met youngsters on the main floor then on the second floor due to crowds, gifting about 1200 presents. He will return every Wednesday night and Saturday afternoon until Christmas for letters or personal visits. POR RENT: Eight room steam heated modern flat. Also paper room house, Phone 203.
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Gentzerman Hims
Lestie
Santa
Former DeKalb Man Eugene Taylor Dead in California
Death notice from DeKalb reports Eugene Taylor aged about 80, born 1844 in Suffolk, England. He lived in DeKalb from the early 1870s, moved to California in 1892, and was survived by three children Arthur P. Baldwin, Mrs. Mattie Harrison, and Albert E. in California, plus five grandchildren including Edward Baldwin of DeKalb. His wife died about three years prior.
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DeKalb
Eugene Taylor
California
Alice Baldwin
Mr. Taylor
Suffolk
England
America
Canada
Forthwest
Arhur P
Mattie Harrison
Albert E
Edward Baldwin
City
Yankee Consul Is Killed In Belgrade
American vice consul Harry A. Dayton of Belgrade died from wounds after being shot by a Lithuanian woman last Thursday. Dayton had lived in Auburn New York. The notice adds a noted social item: Peck's Academy hosted a Married People's Dance Tuesday night and a dance is planned Wednesday night.
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Ry Hited Press
Washingion
D. C
Harry A. Dayton
Belgrade
State Department
Devton
Auburn
New York
Peck’s Academy
No Reprieve Denied for Hull Slayer William Smith
A government delegation failed to obtain a reprieve forWilliam George Smith, a 26 year old Hull printer slated for execution next day after killing a woman with whom he had an affair. Commander Kenworthy warned of possible riots and bloodshed if no action is taken.
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TI Press
London
England
William Joyce Hicks
Home Secretary
Hut
William George Smith
Kenworthy
M. P
Hull
Smith
Last Rites for Cortland Man Held On Tuesday
Reverend Sinister of Chicago a former Cortland M. E. pastor will lead the funeral for Eugene Holdrege Tuesday afternoon at 1. His two sons flew in from California and large attendance is expected. Burial will be in Cortland Cemetery.
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Sinister
Chicago
Cortland M. E
Eugene Holdrege
California
Cortland Cemetery
College Head Heard at Genoa Church Sunday
Dr. J. Stanley Brown spoke at the Genoa M E church during the 11:00 service yesterday. He is noted as a leading figure among the state’s prominent reverends and drew a large capacity audience at Genoa church.
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Genoa
J. Stanley Brown
M. E
Brown
Crystal Lake Man Injured in Hunting Accident
Crystal Lake resident W. J. Reddersdorf, known locally and in DeKalb, was hurt in a hunting mishap with J. J. Dobes. Dobes fired a shotgun under a garage as Reddersdorf bent to check for rabbits. Reddersdorf lost an eye and suffered a torn face, later transported to Elgin for further care. He is reported in St. Joseph hospital in recovery.
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Crystal Lake
W. J. Reddersdorf
DeKalb
St. Joseph Hospital
Mr. Reddersdorf
J. J. Dobes
Mr. Dobes
Elgin
Chicago Tenor Carl Craven Sings at M E Church
Carl Craven a tenor of repute from Chicago was soloist at the Methodist church last night adding much to the program. He is a member of the Stevens Choral society of Chicago. The Men's Chorus conducted by Mr. Zell received strong applause. Rev L L Hammitt preached on Fundamentals in Christian Thought a summary of Oriental Influences in Western Religious Thought.
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Carl Craven
Chicago
Methodist
Craven
Stevens Choral Society of
Mr. Zell
L. L. Hammitt
Governor Len Small Improves After Auto Accident
Reports from Kankakee indicate Governor Len Small's general condition has improved at his home since an auto accident Friday. He remains in pain from a badly bruised hip with torn ligaments and cannot yet undergo X ray imaging.
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Kankakee
Len Small
Biday
Tragedy at Ephriam Hall Farm Ends in Gun Accident
Tony Trinage of Chicago died after his shotgun discharged while he tried to lift it over a barb wired fence on the Ephriam Hall farm near Base Line road. Seven Chicago men, including Loy and Rusquich, faced state game preserve violations, paying over $400 in fines and costs after being arrested for unlawfully hunting on state land. The incident occurred around 9:45 a.m. as they traveled by auto from Chicago to the area. Sheriff E E Crawford reported and arranged for transport of the body to Slater undertaking parlor in Genoa for an inquest led by Coroner Carl H Wilkerson.
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Tony Trinage
Estil Place
Chicago
Ephriam Hall Farm
Base Line
John Loy
Albert Loy
Andrew Duravich
Louis Lutz
Peter Rusqui
Tony Trinco
Jett
Roy Anderson
E. E. Crawford
Hall
Mr. Trince
North Western Railroad
Crawford
Slater Undertaking Parlor
Genoa
Carl HL Wilkeinson
Truck Driver Hit by Train at Waterman Saturday
Albert Johnson of Waterman, a truck driver, was struck by a fast train passing through the city shortly after noon Saturday. His Overland was demolished, witnesses removed him to East Side hospital unconscious for 24 hours with a bad head gash and other injuries. X rays to be taken after shock subsides. he had driven in Waterman for some time and may have misjudged the train’s approach.
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Waterman
Albert Johnson
East Side Hospital
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
West Crossing
St Pauls Church Hosts Evening Service
St Pauls Church drew a large turnout for choral evensong last evening. Rev L B Hastings of St Albans Sycamore gave the address. St Albans choir conducted by Clarence Brickman provided music and soloist Mr Kelsey performed the Holden piece Out of the Depths with high praise.
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St. Paul's Church
L. B. Hastings
St. Albans
Sycamore
Clarence Brickman
Kelsey
Holden
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Boston Harbor
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Atlante
Slayer
Jas. McKenzie
West
M. E. Church
St. Paul’s Church
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