Wrecking of Chica 0, Aurora & DeKalb Rail Line Nearing Finish
Israel Joseph, Aurora scrap dealer, is four miles from Aurora as he dismantles the Chica 0, Aurora & DeKalb railroad after paying $90,000 in a chancery sale. Rails and trolley wire are removed from DeKalb to Hawkescroing, with work to finish in a week to 10 days. Farmers buy back sections, poles stay, and Kaneville remains without electric light as the line is dismantled.
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Aurora & DeKalb
Israel Joseph
Aurora
Joseph
DeKalb
Hawkescroing
Kaneville
Aurora E
Aneville Elevator Company
Mlinoi Merce Commission
Jury Retires Nine Hours in Banker's Case Verdict Near
Nine hours of jury deliberations at Wood stock end with a verdict against Fremont Hoy and his son Clarence Hoy on bank related charges. Deferring hearing on a fourth indictment for embezzlement, the case center on a $300,000 bank scam.
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Sayers Elgin
Woodstock
Fremont Hoy
Clarence Hoy
Seatencr
Eight Hundred Coal Miners Idle as Middle Fork Mine Shuts
Eight hundred coal miners are out of work after drivers refused a 75 cent daily wage cut at the Middle Fork mine of United States Fuel. Officials say the mine will close indefinitely as cheaper coal is bought from other fields for Joliet steel mills. In Illinois on December 22 a total of 15 million dollars in soldier bonus bonds and 6 million dollars in road bonds will be sold at specified interest rates.
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United Press
Benton, Il
Middle Fork
United States Fuel Company
Joliet
Springfield
Ilinois
Genvire Recognition Board
George Huff
S. BR. Bradt
Huff
W. W. Wirtz
Courh
C. J. Horne
Tesking
George Hufter
Miss Van Gordon Sues Chicago Surface Lines
Cyrena Van Gordon sues Chicago Surface Lines in Chicago courts seeking 10000 dollars for injuries alleged from a 1921 street car collision. She was in a motor car with Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Thomas and her husband Dr. S. B. Munms when struck. She postponed concerts due to injuries and is with the Chicago Civic Opera company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrena van Gordon
DeKalb
Teachers College
Homer Bill
Chicago
Miss van Gordon
C. M. Thomas
van Gordon
S. B. Munms
Baldwin's Surprise Buckingham Visit Sparks Talk
England December 13. Premier Stanley Baldwin made an unexpected visit to Buckingham Palace before an audience with the king. The purpose remained undisclosed but stirred talk of political choices and the cabinet's ongoing status.
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Meena
England
Stanley Baldwin
Buckingham Palier
Wag
Baldwin
Three Die After Freight Train Crashes Into Auto
Three persons were killed near berg early today when a freight train struck the auto in which they were riding. The dead are Mr. and Mrs. William McLoughlin and Arthur Minturn.
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Waukesha
Wis
Berg
William McLoughlin
Arthur Minturn
Delegates From Illinois Will Vote For Coolidge
Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge likely to win the Cleveland convention delegates from Illinois after a White House visit. Senator McKinley of Illinois predicts opposition in Chicago but expects Coolidge to carry the decisive statewide support.
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Vinson
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Cleveland
McKinley
Coslidee
Chicago
Horses and Mules Lost in Huge Fire at Market Barns
Six five horses and mules perished when fire swept the large market barns of John One in Grand Island Nebraska late yesterday. Detective wiring was blamed for the blaze causing an estimated loss around 105 100. Mary Pickford slated to appear at Princess and Star theatres with dates to be announced.
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United Pressy
Grand Island
Neb
Dee
Mi 3
John One
Mary Pickford
Princess
Star Theatres
Cleveland Lands Republican Convention At Major Hall
Cleveland获 chosen as site for a national Republican convention with a large capacity hall in the city. The article notes seating for thousands, proximity of hotels, and accessibility from regional centers, highlighting Cleveland's appeal for a large political gathering.
Swindle Probe Ties Wealthy Men to Promotion Scheme
The State Attorney described a broad fraud case involving prominent men linked to a promotion scheme. Investigations traced $40 400 in promotions and alleged schemes reaching over $200 000, with records pointing to connections to Koretz and a landholdings claim in Vanara.
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Lee Roy Panniaent
Elton cl
Attorne
Renied Clases Ag Ae i Etic
Perminars Investiga
Matthews
Crowe
Koretz
Fies
Korets
Vanara
Oll
Tyene Trast
Panama
Hig Prusent
Tiboretz
Crane
Fight to Oust Texas Senator Begins Soon
The campaign to oust Senator Mayfield of Texas from the Senate will begin next week. A motion to refer the protest on file with the Senate clerk to the Committee on Privileges and Elections will be made. Stores will stay open every evening until Christmas, starting Saturday night at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Uniton
Pythians Elect New Apollo At Lodge Meeting
Members of the Pythias lodge convene for a special session to announce a new Apollo and discuss the selection of candidates for the upcoming bank role. A follow up meeting will disclose final details and attendance is expected.
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Apollo
Ledere
Pythias
DeKalb Resident Faces Public Inquiry After Incident
A DeKalb man connected to a local accident and ongoing inquiry is described as a long time resident. Reports note he gave contradicting statements while details remain unclear about the event and its location near Dix.
Lord Douglas Sentenced for Libel in Second Division
A person named Taonebemn reports that Lord Douglas was found guilty today of libel against Winston Charehill and received a six month prison term in the second division. The court referenced a falsified communique after the battle of Jutad and condemned Churchill as the secretary of the boys with sharp insults from counsel.
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Dee
Winston Charehill
Lord Alfred
Churchill
Jutad
Bey
Christmas Cards At Half Price At The Chron
Local store advertises half price Christmas cards at The Chron site. Limited stock and selected designs available through the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronote Ace
Governors Silent On Coal Industry Relief Plan
Governors failed to respond to a proposed plan by federal federation officials aimed at relief for the hard coal industry. Key leaders including Sliver New Hampshire Cox of Massachusetts and Minnesota Governor Preuss showed tepid or no support, with debate over mandating anthracite relief via federal legislation.
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Vite Tresky
Dee
Tito
Tinelot
Sinius
Sliver
Cox
Massachu- Sos
Preuss
Minnesota
Fox Is Said to Have Bought Dirk Knife
Clarence A. Everett testified as the first witness in Lift B. Fox’s murder trial, claiming he sold a long dirk to an unknown man. Mrs. 2 described an eye witness account of the shooting, saying Coburn was shot after Fox opened Coburn's office door following a brief talk. Coburn appeared dead at the scene.
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United Press
Atlanta
Clarence A. Everett
Lift B. Fox
W. I. Coburn
Mra
Fox
Coburn
Death and funeral of Mrs. Lawson in DeKalb
Mrs. Lawson, a DeKalb resident born September 18 1855, dies after a long illness. She left three children Leroy Rosanna and Kennett and was active in the Pythian Sisters Royal Neighbors and Dorcas class. Her funeral will reflect her fraternal commitments with Pythian and Royal Neighbors honors.
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Fife
Tony
al Laren
Howe
T Daverlir
DeKalb
al Lawson
Stark
Chan
Leroy
Rosanna
Kearnett
Lawson
Stews
Thehree
Etta Milz
Devent
Ler Stewart
Welalb
Hard
Clinton
Iowa
Huntzicker Jain
Willy
Bina Wallin
Irae Lewis
Avis Bailey
Dorcas
Methodist Church
Royal Neighbors of America
Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythias
Ioase
Ms. Lawson
Officers Elected for Coming Year in World War II Railway Society
John W. Linnstrom of Sycamore was elected to the head office at Societe des Chevaux during a meeting at Lehi. Officers named include Chet de Gare, John Kedengeiron Chel de Train, Cassius Commissaire Intendant, and others. Installation and a large meal will be on January 14, 1924, with the future activities to be outlined at the meeting.
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John W. Linnstrom
Sycamore
Che
Societe Des WW Hommes Et
Chevaux
Wheatig
Iim
Chet de Gare
John Kedengeiron
Chel de Train
Cassius Commissaire Intendant
G. D
Thornton
Correspondint
C. O. Davison
Cendue
W. A. Siex
Iirdes
Prisonniers
R.A. Fudd
C. L. Fohr
A. M. Havenha Garde
T. S. Murray
Family car theft case tied to relatives
Mary Johneck reports stolen Mord readster from her home as police pursue the lead. A nephew, believed involved, reportedly told a son about the act, but not to the police. Mrs. Johnson remains confident the car will be returned and police will not pursue further action.
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Mary Johneck
Myr
Jolyson
Johnson
Ten Are Dead in Blizzard in New Mexico
Ten people died in a severe New Mexico blizzard Wednesday. Three women and two children froze to death on Bluey Springs ranch, fifty miles east. Two boys and a man were found dead near Vaughn. A railroad worker blinded by snow fell into a canyon at Brishee and a sheep herder froze at his camp near Vaughn.
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Aleaopesis Xihuanerque
N. M
Dee
New Mexico
Bluey Springs Ranch
Here
Vaughn, N. M
Brishee
Vaughn
Election of Officers for Friday Chapter 52 Masons
Royal Arch Masons Chapter 52 will hold a Friday meeting to elect new officers. Members from neighboring towns are expected to attend in large numbers at Drandanea.
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Royal Arch
Masons
Drandanea
Student Taken From College to Kingston in Tazewell
A teachers college student from College Yaken to Kingston in Tazewell was taken seriously yesterday afternoon and removed home on an ambulance. Physicians had called for transport. the student wished to return home. New moneyU We have new currency, silver and coin for Christmas presents. First National Bank.
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Yaken
Kingston
Tazewell
Teachers College
Christ
Mas
First National Bank
Rebels Defeated as Federal Troops Win Vera Cruz Battle
United Press reports in Mexico City that federal forces defeated the main rebel army at Esperanza, Vera Cruz, with Gen. Fasite leading 2,500 against Gen. Guadeulupe Sanchez’s 2,000. The fight lasted five to six hours and ended with rebels driven back toward Xuchwitli as Obregon moved among loyal generals.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Guadeulupe Sanchez
Esperanza
Fasite
Topet
Sanchez
Xuchwitli
United States
Obregon
San Antonio
Tex
Alvaro Obregon
Adolfo de la Huerta
Tighatches
Irpaputa
Sallarno
Larelo
Texas
Bedad
Michoacan
Huerta
Veruz
KR. Gable
Chicago
Laredo
Monterey
Tractor Pulls Hedge Down in Two Hours at Chazy
A cedar hedge at a Chazy home, over fifty years old, was uprooted and torn down by a caterpillar tractor in two hours. The item appears in a Saranac Lake, N.Y., report dated December 1442. Moose meeting announced for Friday evening December 14 with feed radio concert and initiation. secretary A. E. McKibben noted.
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United Press
Saranac Lake
N. Y
Chazy
E. McKibben
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Cheveland
Cnet
Pailie Auditorigm
Clevelan
Siamree
Canada
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Gil Mar New
Geant Poterson
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