Vacant Fuller Seat Faces Constitution Bar in Congress
Washington dispatch notes two former Fuller aides seek to fill the vacancy after his death but the organic law requires an election. John T. Buckhee will succeed to the office next term, while Arthur Maynard of Belvidere pursues seating by appointment. Moran, who ran on the short term ballot, lacks a valid certificate and is unlikely to be seated.
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Washington
Charles E. Fuller
Twelfth
Cone
House
John T. Buckhee
Arthur Maynard
Belvidere
Fuller
Small
Maynard Heould
Moran
Frank T. Moran
Republican
Committee On Invalid Pensions
Haneces Small Moran
Maynard
Congress
Tilson
Conn
U.P
Senate Committee
Sion
Senate
Reed
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Arizona
Arthur Gould
Maine
McKeown
New Brunswick
Len Small
Illinois
McKinley
Frank L. Smith
Smith
Indiana
John Neal
Knoxville
Tyson
Tennessee
Privileges and Elections Committee
Red Cross aids DeKalb hurricane family расс
Acting on Chicago Red Cross data Fr Downey and Mrs Boardman aided a mother and two children in DeKalb after losing their home in the Miami hurricane last September. The mother, now unable to work due to infected feet, and her children aged 16 and younger, stayed in Rochelle and DeKalb with varying employments. The family resides in two sparse rooms. further aid is anticipated from the Florida Red Cross. The incident will be discussed at the DeKalb Red Cross meeting Tuesday at the DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank.
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Chicago
American Red Cross
E. Downey
W. Boardman
DeKalb
Miami
Red Cross
Florida
Rochelle
Tives
Rock
Sycamore
Terrific Damage From Australian Brush Fires
Four deaths are reported as brush fires sweep a 70 mile front in central and western New South Wales. Damages are estimated at 20 million dollars, with thousands of sheep burned. Authorities warn of continuing fires across the region as relief efforts mobilize.
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Sydney
New Money Trap
Western
New South Wales
Impeachment proceedings against Judge English quashed
Washington reports that impeachment proceedings against federal Judge English of Tacoma were quashed by the House. English resigned days before his trial was to begin in the Senate. The House adopted a resolution directing its managers to drop the case.
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Washington
English
Twincis
House
Senate
Address by Beloit chief inspires at church banquet
The Con gregational church men's club banquet in the church parlors drew 150 guests as Dr. Irving Maurer of Beloit college delivered an inspirational talk. He compared sons to miniature replicas of fathers using a dolls house analogy and emphasized lessons for the young guests. The event included community singing led by Morgan with Annas at the piano and the annual officers were elected: President E A Boardman, Vice President Ben Davy, Secretary Herman Hammerich, Treasurer James Sawyer.
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Beloit
Fathers and Sons
Congregational Church
Then
P Dent Irving Maurer
Beloit College
Dr. Maurer
England
Rey Ulery
Morgan
AN. Annas
E. A. Boardman
Ben Davy
Cretary
Herman Hammerich
James Sawyer
Many Hear Band and Glee Club at Methodist Service
A large audience is expected at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at four, with the high school band and the Glee Club presenting a program arranged by the Kiwanis club. Proceeds go to uniforms for band members. The program includes marches, sacred overtures, spirituals, violin solos, medleys, and the Star Spangled Banner, directed by Bandmaster Jeffers and Mrs. H. M. Stewart.
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Methodist Church
Glee Club
Kiwanis Club
Youngs Mucians
Jeffers
H. M.stewart
R. G. Beals
Royal Hussars
Cluh
Floyd
Special Song Feature Promised by Local Pastor
Rev. Fred W. Field of First Baptist Church previews a rare Sunday evening musical treat titled spirituals by three southern maids. He promises it is extremely clever and suggests a large audience will attend to hear the special numbers.
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Fred W. Field
First Baptist Church
Congress faces election probes and debt plan clash in Washington
Amid a tangle of election inquiries and political maneuvering in Washington, Tilson urged applying any surplus to debt rather than tax cuts. Parallel coverage from Chicago reports Kenneth Ormiston surrendering to authorities while denying involvement in the Aimee McPherson case as extradition battles unfold.
Arrest Two On Grave Charge of Poisoning
In Warsaw Indiana Athol Riley 28 and his brother Sam 18 were jailed on charges of poisoning a country schoolhouse well at Mt Tabor Ind Thirteen of fifteen pupils fell ill after water from the well was taken for recess An investigation found the water held Paris Green Authorities did not reveal evidence against the two accused youths.
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Warsaw
Ind
Athol Riley
Sam
Mt. Tabor
Twin Dancers Burn to Death in Roman Cafe
Four dancers burned to death when fire struck the Apollo cabaret in Rome. The blaze broke out on stage and spread rapidly to woodwork and hangings as patrons fled. Dancers were trapped in dressing rooms and unable to escape. Meanwhile in Altoona a railroad crash killed engineer C. N. Crum as the Red Arrow halted after an emergency brake was pulled.
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Altoona
Crum
Rome
Apollo
Knutson Free After Talk to Prosecutors
Edwin Knutson a hired man on Albert Olson's farm was released after questioning by District Attorney S Earll about the Clara Olson murder. He said Mrs Olson told him to go into the cellar as investigators neared and feared being forced into a statement. Rewards totaling about $1 000 were expected to be raised for Erdman Olson's capture tonight.
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Prairie du Chien
Wais
Wee
Edwin Knutson
Albert Olson
Erdman Olson
Clara Olson
Liberty
Knutson
S. Earll
Erdman
Portman Pair Plead Guilty in Missouri
Portman brothers of Peoria pleaded guilty in federal court to mail fraud charges. Lawrence B. Portman, two years in prison, and Raymond H. Portman, 18 months, were sentenced after their scheme to sell stock in a 30 story St. Louis building. About $60 000 in stock sales occurred before Missouri securities officials halted the operation.
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St. Louis
U.R
Portman Brothers
Peoria
Lawrence B
Raymond H
Lawrence
B. Portman
Missouri Securities Commission
Farmers urged to aid police in Sterling drive
Sergeant Oliver Buck Kempster of the Haineis state police urged Sterling residents to report highway incidents and any signs of trouble promptly. He emphasized cooperation among state county and city police to protect life and property, noting patrol coverage and the importance of rapid notifications to the nearest officers. Felony car thefts booze running and other crimes often hinge on timely citizen reports.
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Oliver “Buck Kempster
Haineis
Sterling
Cooperaton
Ant Kempster
Willie
Kempster
O. N. Larson
I. L. Elmendorf
DeKalb
Former DeKalb Woman Dies in New York State
Mrs. Belle Postle, a former DeKalb resident and noted real estate figure in New York City, died earlier this week in a New York hospital. Mrs. Postle had been active in the New York real estate business, turning many successful deals, and was well regarded by DeKalb residents who remember her.
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DeKalb
New York State
John Taylor
Locust Street
Belle Postle
Postle
New York
New York City
Malone and Co Offers Liner Sample Sale This Week
Salesmen showcase entire line of liner samples on sale Tuesday and Wednesday presented by M. F. Malone and Co. Tightly packed with available patterns and prices for eager buyers.
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M. F. Malone and Co
Congress Today Across the Columbia River Bridge Vote
United Press reports on congressional action with the commerce committee hearings on a bridge project across the Columbia River. The System Committee and House panels meet as the Ways and Means panel considers alien property return legislation and the House anticipates dropping impeachment proceedings against former Judge George W. English.
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Nate
Columbia River
HOUSE
George W. English
Ways and Means
Supervisors Complete Work for the Year
DeKalb county Board of Supervisors adjourned after finishing most business. The auditor’s report was heard but no action taken, left with committees. A piano was ordered for the infirmary and the game tax proposal on gasoline referred to the highways committee for April.
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DeKalb
Anne Caldwell Pays Off Farm Mortgage After Verdict
Anne Caldwell, a former stenographer and show girl from New London, Chester County, Pa, who testified she was engaged to John W. Hubbard, received $50,000 from a federal jury verdict. She plans to pay off a $2,000 mortgage on her home farm and then return to her New York residence for a short stay before possibly returning to Broadway.
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Pittsburgh
Dee
Anne Caldwell
New York
New London
Chester County
John W. Hubbard
Broadway
Klemm Funeral Rites Held At St Mary's Here
Nicholas Klemm of Homewood father of Paul and Frank Klemm, died Thursday at a daughter's home in Homewood. Funeral services were held at 9 am at St. Mary's Church with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. His long residence here drew many friends to the service.
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Klemm
Nicholas Klemm
Homewood
Paul Klemm
Frank Klemm
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's
Forty and Eight Will Meet in DeKalb Monday
Members of the Forty and Eight American Legion group received notices announcing a DeKalb meeting to be held Monday evening in the DeKalb post rooms. Plans for the coming year will be discussed along with several important matters on the agenda.
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DeKalb
Forty & Eight
The
American Legion
Is Aa
Burial Plans Form For 23 Killed In Indiana Mine Blast
Princeton Indiana December 11 Twenty three families face funerals after Tuesday mine No 2 disaster at Francisco Coal Company mine. Death toll rose to thirty with Jake Shafer dying at Methood’s hospital and 16 year old Clifford Biel among the dead. Several others critical, rescue work halted as dangerous conditions persist. Five families mourn without rites as their loved ones remain sealed underground. Mine officials and inspectors found no gas in workings weeks before the explosion and declined blame.
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Princeton
Ind
U.R
Francisco Coal] Company
Methood's Hospital
Jake Shafer
Clifford Biel
Harley Snow
Catay
Saorytal
J. H
Earl Gates
Fred
William James
Francisco
J. Roll
W. P. Ratliff
Emery West
Walter Thomas
Claud Wright
Roll
Ratliff
Tode Roll
DeKalb Girl Mildred Parker to Be Laid at Rest
The remains of Mildred Parker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parker, who died in Janesville Wisconsin in late November, will be laid to rest in Fairview cemetery. The funeral cortege arrived today from Janesville and the body was taken to the H A Nelson chapel on North Third Street. Viewing hours are this evening and tomorrow from one to two o'clock. At 2:20 tomorrow afternoon the body will be taken to Fairview for final rites conducted by Rev. F M Webster Dance at Avalon.
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Tomorow
Fairview
F. M. Webster
Weather forecast hints at warmer Sunday with possible rain
A brief weather note indicates rising temperatures late tonight and on Sunday with increasing clouds and a probability of rain as conditions trend warmer and more humid.
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Minois
Community Christmas baskets aid DeKalb families
A DeKalb Chamber of Commerce plea requests public help to fund and supply Christmas baskets and modest gifts for local families in need. Mrs. Boardman oversees the yearly effort, with donations supporting those lacking means for holiday cheer. People can contact Mrs. Boardman or leave gifts at The Chronicle office to assist.
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DeKalb
Elmer Embree
Chamber of Commerce
the Chronicle
S. W. Boardman
Mra Bourdmar
Chronicle Office
Fall-Doheny trial defense closes as jury to decide
In Washington the defense in the Fall Doheny oil conspiracy case rested after brief rebuttal testimony and final summations. Albert B. Fall and E L Doheny face charges of conspiring to defraud the government over Elk Hills naval oil leases. The 12 jurors are to decide by late Monday or Tuesday. John McCormack testified for character. no further defense witnesses were called.
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UPR
John Mac Cormack
Doheny
Senate
Los Angeles
Elk Hills Naval Reserve
Fall-Doheny
Adolph A
Albert B. Fall
E .L. Doheny
Ilk Hills Naval Oil Reserve
Interior Fall
John McCormack
Frank J. Hogan
Secretary of Interior
Albert B
T Vo
Wif Doheny
Peete Faas EN
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