Voting Here Light Today on Constitution Proposal
DeKalb residents gave the constitutional draft little attention as frigid weather kept many from voting. Chicago turnout was thin early, but both sides claimed gains, while taxes and the income tax feature emerged as central issues. Star theater notices and local auctions also appear in the jumble of items.
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DeKalb County
Chicago
Dow
Chronicle
Illinois
Antis
Cook
Hero Furnace Company Man In Accident At Crossing
DPG Wheeler of Hero Furnace Company Sycamore was driving a Dodge coupe when box cars loomed from a standing train blocking the highway without warning signs. He hit the emergency brake and a pole guy wire twisted the front wheel, badly bending the axle. machine damage was otherwise slight. Wheeler said he was traveling at 30 or more. This near miss at the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul crossing follows earlier narrow escapes due to absence of a crossing watchman.
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Hero Furnace Company
Dpg Wheeler
Sycamore
Wheeler
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
Speed Officer At Work Again Records Show
The return of Prisoner Harry Edwards under watch by Officer Ben Peck marks ongoing efforts to monitor speeders. On Sunday many drivers exceeded state laws and city ordinances. Officer Peer detained five speed violators who paid fines and costs.
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Harry Edwards
Ben Peck
Peer
Vote On Small Ballot At Election Led by County Totals
Secretary of State L. L. Emmerson released the official county vote from the recent general election. The highest legislative tally was 7,717. Soldier's bonus proposal carried 5,831 to 2,227 against. Beer and light wine proposal failed 3,673 to 5,060.
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L. L. Emmerson
Waterman Man Wins Third Prize at Hog Carload Show
Ward McAllister of Waterman, a Poland China breeder, earned third prize in a 250 to 300 pound hog carload at the International Live Stock Exposition. The Poland China Journal notes about 30 hog carloads on display across four classes, with McAllister’s entry weighing under 300 pounds receiving third place.
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Poland
China Journal
Ward McAllister
China Breede
Pastors Gather for Pecatonica Mission Session
A two day mission begins today at two o clock in Pecatonica of Rockford district. Swedish Lutheran churches. Rev. C A Lindahl, pastor of Pecatonica Swedish Lutheran church will be installed tomorrow afternoon at the closing session. The Rev. Peter Peterson of Chicago, president of the Illinois conference of the Augusta synod, will preside at the installation services.
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Rockford
C. A. Lindahl
Peter Peterson
Chicago
Thellinois Conference
Augusta Synog
Contagions In Illinois On Increase By United Pres
Springfield December reports show higher cases of diphtheria and scarlet fever in Illinois last week. Diphtheria 521, scarlet fever 362, smallpox 28, typhoid 33, epidemic meningitis 4, poliomyelitis 4, influenza 35, whooping cough 218. Jackie Coogan quotes on trouble in film column.
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United Pres
Springfield
See It Tonight at the Star Picture Show
Norma Talmadge stars in There'll Be Trouble at the Star tonight with two showings 7 30 and 9 10 A lively reel described as a shower of laughs and a sprinkle of tears Also tonight Masquerade Dance at Odd Fellows Hall with Nelson's orchestra on Wednesday night.
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Star Tonight
Norma Talmadge
Jackie
Odd Fellows Hall
Nelson
Mansfield
Jackie Coogan
Committee in Wrangle Over Daugherty Impeachment Start
Washington hearings open before the house judiciary committee as Keller and Ralston clash over which charges to take up first. Keller refuses to name witnesses citing fear of terrorism while questions focus on who assists Keller and who funds his case.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Daugherty
House Judiciary Committee
Paul Howland
Cleveland, Q
Representaive Keiler
Keller
Jackson Ralston
Ralson
Samuel Untermeyer
New York
Ralston
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor and Gosspers
Volstead
William J Burns
Bureau of Investigator
Graham
Pennsylvania
Tam
Dale Leifheit Joins Sales Force at Store
Upon opening of the store Buckaloo and Talty announce a new sales force member TD A Leifheit. His business ability with the public is noted as unquestioned. The new firm opened well and is predicted to gain its share of the business.
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Buckaloo & Talty
TD. A. Leifheit
Norma Talmadge's The Eternal Flame Shown at Princess Theatre
Norma Talmadge presents a mighty screen masterwork in The Eternal Flame at the Princess Theatre today and tomorrow, delivering an acclaimed cinematic experience for local audiences.
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Theacreen
Princess Theatre
Mrs Smith Found Unconscious From Coal Stove Incident
Mrs Mary K Smith 77 mother of Mrs F Rowan R T Smith and Lon M Smith of DeKalb was found unconscious at her Hampshire home from fumes emitted by a hard coal stove. Neighbors found her early and for a time she drifted between consciousness and stupor. She had just returned from Chicago to visit family. The mishap involved a stove with a misaligned chimney hole. The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce meeting tonight at the Vassar Swiss rooms will feature officer elections and a housing discussion inviting contractors and others to attend.
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R. T. Smith
Lon M. Smith
DeKalb
Hampshire
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
Vassar
Feaures
Allen Buckaloo
J.stanley Brown
W. W. Wirtz
H. D. Fisk
A. F. Abbott
Phillip Swanson
F. G. Anderson
Glen Reynolds
John C. Killian
Wanamaker dies at 84 in Philadelphia
John Wanamaker founder of Wanamaker stores in Philadelphia and New York and former postmaster general died today at age 84 after several weeks illness. Born in Philadelphia July 11 1838 he built a fortune from a small clothing shop opened in 1861 becoming a leading merchant and civic figure.
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Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Wanamaker
New York
Philadelhia
Wanamakers
America
Beckstrom Called In Fraud Trials In Camp Grant Probe
Beckstrom a contractor from DeKalb and now in Rockford has been subpoenaed to Washington to testify before a federal grand jury about war fraud and the cost plus system used in Camp Grant construction. The probe aims to link Camp Grant with a broader effort to recover about 29 million dollars from contractors for overcharges on cantonments and other wartime projects.
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Ross Beckstrom
Bockford
DeKalb
Washington
United States
Hugh Gallagher
Camp Grant
Could Not Wait To See Gifts And Personal Crisis Reports
Gordon Tushbank, 13, committed suicide after being rebuked for opening Christmas presents. Neighbors recall a tense holiday scene as his sister Doris, 11, and brother Robert, eight, pressed to see gifts. The weapon was found clutched in Gordon’s hand in the closet.
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Chicago
Gordon Tushbank
Santa Claus
Gordon
Doris
Robert
Anderson Brothers chief kept home by neuritis attack
F G Anderson of the Sth known clothing house of Anderson Brothers has been at home most of the week with a severe neuritis. His illness prevents him from duties at the store. The neuritis grips one leg and he could only briefly visit the store on Saturday before returning home.
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F. G. Anderson
Anderson
Anderson Brothers
Mr. Anderson
Youngster Injures Fingers While Cutting Wood
George Black, 715 Ellwood Avenue, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Black, lacerated two fingers while chopping wood. The accident occurred just before noon Saturday with one finger nearly severed and the other badly cut, condition not yet known in the latest report from home.
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George
Ed Black
Ellwood Avenue
Think Airmen Off Course In Mexico Desert
Search for Col. Francis Marshall and Liew. Charles Webber will be confined largely to Mexican territory between Yuma Arizona and the border. Captain Irvin reported that aviators starting from San Diego for Tucson likely veered off course into northern Mexico’s desert wastes.
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San Diego
Cal
Francis Marshall
Liew
Charles Webber
Yuma
Ariz
Irvin
Rockwell Field
Tucson
Overcoat Found on Street Turned to Police
Earl Kennedy found an overcoat on his street on Sunday and concluded it was lost by an auto driver. The coat was turned over to the police and will stay there until called for and identified, soon after the department confirms the property is in its custody.
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Earl Kennedy
Harry Oswald Joins Unger Shoe Store Staff
Harry Oswald, formerly linked with Reliable boot shop, has signed on as an employee at Unger Shoe store. Also notes first National Bank DeKalb offering silver and gold coins and various currencies.
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Harry Oswald
Reliable Boot Shop
Unger
First National Bank
DeKalb
Coordinated Christmas Aid Urged by DeKalb Chronicle
The Chronicle urges DeKalb agencies to form a central relief clearing house for Christmas aid. It warns against duplications and forgotten recipients, proposing the relief council coordinate reports of need and help. Embree of the relief council is named as contact for organizing plans and avoiding overlaps.
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DeKalb
DeKalb Relief Council
Chi ‘Cieties Comunicate
Coucil
Relief Council
Chronicle
Santa Claus
Embree
Harding Today Signs Retirement of Pitney
United Press reports President signs joint resolution permitting retirement of Associate Justice Jon Pitney of the United States Supreme Court. Pitney is said to retire amid health concerns and ongoing judicial duties.
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Pitney
United Press
Washington, D. C
Jon Pitney
United Preme Court
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