DeKalb Chamber elects Wirtz president at annual meeting
At the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce annual session W. W. Wirtz was elected president for the coming year with F. G. Anderson as vice president. Arthur H. Harrison will handle the secretary duties, S. W. Boardman as treasurer, and directors include W. J. Snyder and others. The meeting covered housing plans, farm celebrations, and band support with a fundraising bazaar clearing debts.
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W. W. Wirtz
DeKalb Chamber of Comerce
F. G. Anderson
Tce
Arthur H. Harrison
P. N. Joslin
Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
Chamber
DeKalb
Januay
Derai
Fisk
H. D. Fisk
Chamber of Comme Ce
Theourth
Chaip of Commerce
North Western Railroad
Kalb
DeKalp
Farm Bureau
Ines
Comitee
Treasury
Ireland's Head Healy Named Governor General of Free State
Timothy Healy accepted the governor general post amid republican fury. The 67 year old veteran political figure, once Parnell's secretary, had long been a focal point in Irish politics as he faced opposition from Redmond and other leaders after embracing the crown kiss tradition.
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Timothy Healy
Irish Free State
George
Healy
Parnell
Redmond
Condolences Poured In For Wanamaker Death
Thousands of messages of condolence arrived for John Wanamaker a 54 year old pioneer merchant who died at his Philadelphia home. Funeral services are set for Thursday at Beyhany Presbyterian church. Hold Up Warehouse To Steal Whiskey. Eight robbers struck Mayer Express Company warehouse in Chicago escaping with 55444 worth of whiskey.
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Calted
Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Beyhany Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Mayer Express
Riddell Injured in Chicago Railroad Accident
Dave Riddell brother of DeKalb police chief Frank W. Riddell suffered severe injuries when a coach carrying a special delivery train was struck by a westbound engine at a Fortieth street crossing in Chicago. Two people in a saloon were reported killed as the coach fell into the street. The incident prompted fire department rescue and a police inquiry as word reached DeKalb.
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North Western Railroad
Chicago
Dave Riddell
Frank W. Riddell
Fortieth Street
Riddell
Lane
J. B. Henning
Ieago
YD Tower
Fire Department
Forsieth Street
Woods Street
Fortieth
DeKalb
Tuberculosis Clinic In DeKalb County Seen As Successful
Twenty one people were examined at a DeKalb tuberculosis clinic held yesterday by the public health committee of the DeKalb County Medical Society. The medical director oversaw examinations at Aurora sanitorium and at the American Steel and Wire building, with nurses handling the work. The clinic was crowded, all appointments were kept, and some patients needing home care were expected to be moved as health improved.
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DeKalb
Mary Gruetzman
Ts. Rice
Sycamore Road
DeKalb County
Reopening Mystery William D. Taylor Murder Probe
Los Angeles officials consider resuming the Taylor murder inquiry after New York drug ring raids linked to Hollywood. Authorities say eight movie stars were named as ring users or feeders, with investigators seeking any aiders among those linked to the narcotics network and whether Taylor’s stance against dope influenced the crime. Police seized letters and names from over a thousand alleged narcotics users and agents nationwide.
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Byrren
Los Angeles
Cal
William D. Taylor
New York
Taylor
Hollywood
York
The Bell Hop and Anna Brings Star Power Tonight
Tonight at The Star Larry Semon presents The Bell Hop promising his funniest comedy yet with Semon delivering exceptional humor. Alice Brady stars in Anna Ascends a vivid tale of a Syrian girl's rise through perilous adventures to love set in New York underworld and society cabarets with Mila Naldi David Powell and Robert Ellis in support. Performances at 7 30 and 9 10.
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Larry Semon
Alice Brady
Anna
Semon
King
Larry
Miss Brady
New York
Mila Naldi
David Powell
Robert Ellis
Prediction of 1928 Earthquakes Across World
Paris reports Abbot Moreux of Bourges observatory predicts numerous earthquakes in 1928, especially in the Mediterranean, Turkestan, Mexico, Central America, the Antilles and Japan. He links seismic activity to solar cycles and notes quakes are likeliest in winter and at night.
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Paris
France
Abbit Moreux
Bourges Observatory
Moreux
Mediterranean
Turkestan
Mexico
Central America
Antilles
Japan
North
South America
Abbe Moreux
Convinicea
Charles Nordmann
Nordmann
Nondmann
Ottawa Legion Plans Santa Claus Display
Ottawa December 18 The American Legion will act as Santa Claus for the city’s poorest children. The group seeks the largest possible tree to place in the courthouse square and decorate with electric lights and gifts for the needy youngsters.
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Ottawa Legion
Santa Claus
United Press
Ottawa
American Legion
Legion
Court House Square
The Eternal Flame Plays Tonight at the Princess
Norma Talmadge stars in The Eternal Flame showing at the Princess Playhouse with final performances at 7 30 and 9 15 after which the engagement closes.
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Princess Playhouse
Nevada Visit Makes Rio Fair a Grand Two Month Party
United States steamer Nevada visited Rio de Janeiro from September 5 to November 16, with a continuous pageant featuring naval crews and engineers. A major event drew the biggest crowd since opening, showcasing North American football, boxing exhibitions, and a vaudeville fundraiser that netted 1000 for the Anglo American Colony’s Rio grade school.
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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
United States
Nevada
Rio
Guanabra
Tay
Tie Bio
Navy
Neto Day
Morro Do Castello
Rio Graded School
Rotary Pond Opens for Skaters in DeKalb
P S Corey chair man of the Rotary skating pond committee announced the ice at the old Carter Ice plant on Malta road is thick enough for skating. Club members have worked to prepare the pond and will establish rules to ensure access, or the public may be barred.
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P. S. Corey
Rotary Skating Pond Committee
Carter
Malta Road
DeKalb
Steamship Ashore On Eastern Coast in Heavy Gale
The British steamship Manchester Spinner runs aground on Long Island as a fierce gale pounds the vessel. Wireless operators report the ship in the grip of a terrific storm with signals intercepted today.
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Boston
Mass
Manchester Spinner
Long Island
S. O
Fifty Families Left Homeless After Chicago Fire
A four story apartment building burned in Chicago leaving fifty families homeless in zero weather. One woman, Hulda Smith, was reported missing. Damage was estimated at 75000 dollars.
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Chicago
Til
Hulda Smith
Woman Suspect in Farmhouse Murder Case
Little Billy Hosickke, visiting relatives near Newcastle, says a woman was in Uncle Bill Shafer’s house during the killings. Police suspect robbery as $4,000 in jewelry vanished, and farm hand Ben Berkshire is being questioned as investigators piece together events surrounding the hatchet murder of William G. Shafer and his wife.
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Ved Press
Muncie
Ind
Billy Hosickke
William G. Shafer
Newcastle
Billy
Ben Berkshire
Shafer
Gassed Woman Out of Danger in Hampshire
Mrs. Mary K Smith, mother of Mrs. F N Rowlan R T Smith and Lon Smith, who was seriously affected by fumes from a hard coal stove Sunday night, is recovering today and out of danger. The elderly woman has rallied well and will come out all right.
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Hampshire
Mary K Smith
F. N. Rowlan
R. T. Smith
Lon Smith
Lewis Summoned to Face Federal Coal Commission
John L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers was summoned to appear before the federal fact finding commission in Washington to meet operators and seek an agreement to avert a possible coal strike next year.
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Washington, D. C
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Ad Lewis
Norma Talmadge Stars In The Eternal Flame At Princess
Tonight is the final engagement showing of Norma Talmadge in The Eternal Flame at the Princess theatre with performances at 7 30 and 9 15.
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Norma Talmadge
Princess Theatre
Mrs. V A Glidden Injures Ankle In Fall
Mrs. V A Glidden fell down the cellar steps at her home this afternoon and is believed to have fractured an ankle. She was taken to Dr J S Rankin for X ray examination, with results not yet announced.
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J. S. Rankin
Search Today For Corpse Of Missing Girl
A sweeping search was launched to find the body of Kate Mitchell Trostell who disappeared December 2. Police suspect a rejected suitor and say Arthur Foster was killed and his car linked to the case. Evidence includes stains, a pencil, and a serge salt found in Foster's room. Detectives searched the garage area and a nearby dump as the inquiry centers on whether the body was disposed of in Foster's car.
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United Press
Chicago
Kate Mitchell Trostell
Arthur Foster
Foster
Buffalo Fire Inferno Burns One Person Dead
A morning blaze in Buffalo New York caused one fatality and left many exposed to the cold. The fire inflicted about 500000 dollars in property damage as emergency crews battled the flames.
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Sea United Sr
Fubbalo
N. Y
Illinois votes against proposed state constitution by wide margin
Illinois voters reject the new constitution by a two to one margin in most counties, including Cook and downstate areas. Chicago shows no ward in favor, while southern mining regions also oppose. the tax clause drew strong opposition amid harsh weather and high turnout.
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United Press
Chicago
Ill
Illinois
Cook County
DeKalb County Landslide Rejection Of New Constitution
Election results from DeKalb county show a clear majority against the new constitution. Across ten precincts DeKalb county cast 521 for and 2745 against the measure, while Sycamore favored the bill overall.
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DeKalb County
Sycamore
DeKalb
Puts Issue To Turks With Sharp Speech
Curzon told the Turks the near eastern conference will be abandoned if Kemalist opposition remains. He urged quick Turkish choice on joining the league of nations and protecting Christian minorities. France, Italy, and the United States cited vital interests. Conference suspension possible if stance does not change.
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United Press
Lausanne
Switzerland
Marquis Curzin
Curzon
League of Nations
France
Italy
Childs
America
Near East
United States
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