Santa Claus to visit shut in children Saturday
Santa Claus plans visits to the homes of DeKalb city’s shut in children this Saturday. He will bring small toys and appeal for Good Fellows Fund contributions to provide Christmas baskets and toys for families in need. Readers are urged to call Emil at The Chronicle with names of deserving families.
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Two Battles in Mexico Take Many Lives
In Jalisco state last week nine six Catholics rebels were killed along with seventy three Catholics in a clash between six hundred rebels and federal troops. Twenty three Catholics died in a second engagement between three hundred rebels and the sixty first regiment. Priest Jose Cabrales was among the dead. The government plans to wipe out the rebel force in days, combining federal units in Jalisco Michoacan and Aguas Calientes. No word yet on federal casualties.
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Aguas Calientes
Little Girl Sprains Neck Tendons at Play
Margaret Oberlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Oberlin, sprained the tendons of her neck while at play on Saturday. The injury was serious but not life threatening. the family physician and surgeon were summoned and reported ongoing pain until relief. Alarm among relatives subsided after medical arrival.
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Oberlin
States file exceptions to Hughes lake report
Washington reports New York and Wisconsin will file exceptions January 3 to Charles Evans Hughes report seeking dismissal of suits by New York Michigan and Wisconsin. They argue to prevent diversion of Great Lakes water through the Chicago drainage canal. Taft said time would be given for briefs and a hearing date set after exceptions.
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Wisconsin
Charles Evans Hughes
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Many Roads Repaired in County Highway Work Report
County highway report shows limited grading but extensive ditching and surface improvements across the county. Work spans state aid routes from Kirkland to Waterman with gravel surfacing near Shabbona, Genoa, and Cortland. Expenditures include patroling, hauling, machinery, bridges, and road material totaling over $95,000 for the period.
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Operators and Workers Meet to Avert Strike in Chicago
Chicago December 12 union leaders and street car and elevated line operators held talks with confidence that a traction strike would be avoided. A joint mass meeting planned for Wednesday night was canceled signaling union chiefs’ belief no strike will occur. An arbiter to settle the dispute was expected to be chosen from union candidates.
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Oklahoma Governor Mobilizes National Guard in Impeachment Clash
Oklahoma City reports Governor Henry S Johnston ordering three National Guard companies to guard the state capitol as insurgent lawmakers attempt to meet. Troops disperse 85 legislators while an injunction blocks impeachment charges and a court hearing on compensation. Johnston denounces the insurgents as constitutional crisis worsens.
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Women Watch Slayer Hanged as Two Women Attend
In Sangamon county jail, the execution of Mrs. Dollie Flatt’s killer will be witnessed by two women, nurse Nina Bowers and policewoman Dorothy Tedell, marking a historic first for the sex in Springfield. The notice also warns auto owners of a final week to purchase vehicle tax plates or face warrants.
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Sangamon
James Hayes
Dorothy Tedell
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Dollie Flatt
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St. John's Hospital
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Sangamon County
Horace Youngs
Weather update for Illinois mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesday
A weather notice reports mostly cloudy conditions over Illinois tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to rise across western and northern portions.
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Hlinois
Henry Ford Sued Again in 6 Million Lincoln Suit
In Pontiac Michigan the Oakland circuit court opened the $6,000,000 case brought by Henry M Leland against Henry Ford. Leland seeks reimbursement to Lincoln Motor stockholders from the Ford buying of the defunct company. Plaintiffs number over 2 000 after Ford counsel allowed adding hundreds of names. Bonds to cover costs were debated.
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Street Car Conductor Killed by Comrade
In St. Louis on December 12 a street car conductor named B. L. Imus was crushed to death while adjusting the trolley when another car collided with his. He died about 45 minutes later after being found on the floor of a nearby drug store.
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U.P
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Fur and hide buyer advert with car sale offer
An old classified ad offers purchasing furs and hides including mink muskrat skunk and horse hides. It also promotes buying a used car for Christmas with a new car guarantee and mentions a location at 248 North Second and phone 1036.
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Pioneer of County Dies Julia Jacobs 74 in Leeland area
Julia Farley Jacobs 74 a county pioneer died last evening at Glidden Memorial hospital after a long illness. She lived much of her life north of Leeland and Lee and survived by son Melvin Jacobs Joliet sister Kate Orr Joliet and one granddaughter Vivian Jacobs. Funeral tomorrow from Melvin Jacobs home De Kalb and Lutheran church south of Creston with burial at the church cemetery.
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Creston
Girl Wounded by Officer Returns to College
Miss Anita Trevarthen of Galena, wounded in the knee last fall when a bullet from a DeKalb officer struck the pavement and glanced, has returned to the State College and resumed her work. She reentered the college last Monday at the winter quarter opening after several weeks in the city hospital.
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Galena
DeKalb
Senate Reed Tilt Delays Hearings On Ware Case
Senate action renews the probe into Senator-elect Ware of Pa and Smith of Illinois, both barred from oath due to spending. A heated exchange between Reed of Pennsylvania and Reed of Missouri sparked the revival vote.
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Illinois Power buys remaining block around Aurora plant
Illinois Power company announced it has purchased the remaining property in the block housing its plant in DeKalb area. The firm now owns all property between Third and Fourth streets from Grove to the railroad tracks, completing a two-year negotiation. A gasoline station nearby sparked renewed effort to secure the land. The deal, finalized late last week, is part of a long term expansion plan with several years before full integration.
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Lakes Ship Disaster Looms Over Great Lakes Storm
Steamer Martian remains aground off Hare Island with its crew aboard as tug Champlain and freighter Glen Eagle fail to float it. Lambton wreckage found off Isle Parisienne. 22 crew still missing. Reports say King and Lake Chelan missing in Lake Superior. Champlain and other vessels search amid heavy ice and winds. Twenty one crew saved from Altrodoc by Crawford after days of danger. rescue efforts continue in icy conditions.
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Automobile Fire Damages Car Outside Chronicle Office
A car parked in front of the Chronicle office caught fire Saturday night. Firefighters found the blaze small with the cushion damaged. the vehicle belonged to a Maple Park man named Hoyt, first name not learned. The fire caused minimal damage to the automobile.
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Lowden Silent But Does Not Hinder Friends
Washington December 12 Republication reports that former Illinois governor Frank O Lowden withholds details of his presidential plans yet will not block friends aiding his campaign. He told visiting newspaper men at his hotel that farm relief remains a priority though he opposed direct subsidies. He aligned with President Coolidge on law enforcement of prohibition.
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Many Mishaps Cement Road Report After Mist
Motorcycle Officer Ben Peck and other officers report several accidents yesterday and last night due to freezing mist. At the big curve west of the city near the Hood tire sign eight to ten machines overturned while negotiating the curve. Eastbound incidents also occurred with no injuries reported so far. Residents arriving from the south share updates.
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