St Paul to Junk Line in Illinois Dispute
Washington Dec 10 United Press reports the Chicago Milwaukee and Gary seeks permission to abandon its Kirkland to Camp Grant Illinois line of 16 miles. The move faces strong local protest from Rockford and surrounding farmers who say the rail line is essential for crops and schooling. Residents plan a public hearing and gather data to contest the abandonment and keep the line open.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Chicago, Milwaukee & Gary
Chicags, Milwaukee
Davis Junction
Camp Grant
Rockford
Kirkland
Chicago, Milwaukee
St. Paul
Re . Milkee
Gary
Paul
J F. van Voorhis
Post Avenue
Harrisville
Fairdale Granges
Rockford High School
Granges
van Voorh
Publc
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Winnebago
Ogle County
Momence
St Paul Company
Harrisville Grange
Fairdale
Milwaukee Line
Famed Swedish Singer to Perform in DeKalb
Gustiv Fonandern the renowned Swedish artist will appear in De Kalb in a Swedish language entertainment. Report says he sings with a well trained voice and cultured artistry. A capacity audience is likely for his DeKalb appearance.
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DeKalb
Gustiv Fonandern
de Kalb
Fonandern
Roof Fire at Central Inn Sparks From Chimney Blaze
A chimney blaze at Central Inn on North Second Street near Central Ton sparked a roof fire this afternoon around three oclock. The fire department extinguished the flames with minor damage, tearing only a few shingles.
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Collings
North Second Street
President Coolidge Urges Immediate Tax Cuts and Budget Balance
President Coolidge sent a special message to Congress urging immediate tax relief and endorsing the Mellon budget plan to cut taxes 323 million dollars. He decries the soldier bonus as a tax burden and emphasizes prudent federal spending with a projected 395 million surplus. He notes 1925 appropriations include 890 million for interest on the debt and 349,065 for the veterans bureau, while most departments face cuts except a few. Also promotes Isabela Royal cigars on sale and announces a Rescue Dance at The Avalon Fridays and Saturdays.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Congress
War and Interior Departments
Post Office
Commerce and Justice Departments
Executive Department
Veterans’ Bureau
Weather and notices fragment from Redmond taxi office
Fragmentary page item notes weather and Christmas cards sale at The Chrex with fat half price. Also mentions Redmond Taxi office closure tomorrow morning and a service notice for July, with unclear details about actions to be taken.
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Redmond
Thomas Fyone Lee i
Ernest Thompson Seton to Speak at Erie High
Tomorrow evening at the Erie high school auditorium Ernest Thompson Seton famed naturalist will give a moving lecture for children and adults. His animal stories blend action pathos and humor with authentic animal calls promising a vivid woodland spirit on stage.
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Ernest Thompson Seton
Twentieth Chamber of Deputies
Pears
Century Limited
Obregon
Mr. Seton
Peter
Woodcraft Tribe
Murder Over Poker Game Shocks Electa Barber Shop
Dennis Newton Culp a 32 year old barber was killed in a quarrel over a poker game at the James Nayberry barber shop South State and Walnut Electa shortly after midnight Saturday. James Edair Cox a 30 year old state hospital employee is held without bonds in Geneva after being bound over to the grand jury for murder. Cox attacked with a knife three times, striking Culp once in the chest above the heart and breaking three ribs before fleeing. Culp died ten minutes later. Cox injured a hand during the attack and was found nearby seeking a physician. He was bound over at the coroner's inquest and faces February grand jury action.
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Dennis Newton Culp
James Nayberry
South State
Walnut Streets
Electa
James Edair Cox
Elgin State Hospital
Geneva
Cox
Culp
Nayberry Shop
Elgin
No Progress Reached Entombed Mine Workers at Jessup Slopes
No progress is made toward rescuing five workers entombed since Saturday at Mount Jessup Coal Company slope in Jessup ten miles away. Officials at the mine since Sunday fear little chance any survivor remains, believing a roof collapse in the Grassy vein over about 100 square feet caused nearly instantaneous death.
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Beranton
Mount Jessup
Jessup
Fire Destroys Chicago Wet Wash Laundry
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Chicago wet wash laundry early today causing damage of $75,000.
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United Press
Chicago
Death Takes Tom Fagan in DeKalb
Thomas Pagan known as Tommy Fagan died at St Marys hospital after weeks of suffering from injuries from an assault two years earlier. A longtime taxicab employee of Terry Redmond, he was loyal and helpful. Survived by his mother six sisters and Earl a son at home. Funeral tomorrow at St Marys Church with burial in Catholic Cemetery.
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Thomas Pagan
DeKalb
Tommy” Fagan
St. Mary's Hospital
Chicago
Tommy Fagan
Fagan
Mr. Fagan
Terry Redmond
Kellogg May Be Ambassador to England
President Coolidge sent to the senate the nomination of Frank B. Kellogg of Minnesota as United States ambassador to Great Britain. Other nominations include Henry P. Fletcher to Luxemburg and Richard M. Tobin to the Netherlands.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Coolidge
Senate
Frank
B. Kellogg
Minn
United States
Great Britain
Henry P. Fletcher
Luxemburg
Richard M. Tobin
Cal
Netherlands
Phillip Williams
U. S. Navy
Virgin Islands
Edward G. Farley
United States Shipping Board
Treasury
George B. Winston
Chicago
Henry S. Dorris
Mabel G. Revenue
Big Meeting of Woodmen on Tuesday Night
One of the big meetings of the year is scheduled for tomorrow evening at the Woodman hall where officers will be elected. The program includes other matters of interest to camp members.
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Woodman Hall
Governor Small Speaks at DeKalb Teachers College
Governor Small addressed a large DeKalb audience at the teachers college, with President J Stanley Brown presiding and Director Shelton of Registration and Education also speaking. He defended road building costs, urged a $100 million bond, and touted a plan to extend a 4,800 to 10,000 mile paving system financed by automobile license fees.
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Aurora
Elburn Corners
Chiesco Tribune
Union
Novober
Ilinois
Did You See It The Bad Man at Princess Playhouse
A reader asks if the audience saw The Bad Man at the Princess playhouse yesterday and notes showings tonight at 7 30 and 9 15. Missed performances are urged to catch the remaining times.
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Princess Playhouse
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