Rotary Club Receives Pepper Box With District 64 Finance Facts
The Pepper Box issue summarizes School District No. 64 finances including July 1 1925 cash of 6051.44. county taxes 46448.25. building fund 9102.35. total expenditures 61377.33. end of year balances 526.09 general and 6714.06 building. bonded debt 8000. staff includes 48 teachers.
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Rotary Club
Potlins
Rer
Glidden
Haish
Ellwood
Sta
Pole
Too Tong
Angry Father Kills Daughter and Self in Alma
In Alma Michigan on December 13 John W Boo 60 shot and killed his 16 year old daughter Pauline wounded his divorced wife and another daughter Edith Fleming then killed himself. The incident unfolded in a fit of anger ending a family tragedy that shocked residents.
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My United Press
Alma, Mich
John W. Boo
Pauline
Edith Fleming
Robbery Strikes M. Co. A. in South Bend
South Bend police report a burglary at the M. Co. A. in which about $300 in jewelry and clothing was stolen from J. Ro Sedano, a roomer at the YMCA. The loot included watches suits overcoats and other items.
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M. Co. A
South Bend
Ind
J. Ro Sedano
Y.a. Ec. A
Life of Samuel Gompers Career milestones and unions
Born in London January 27 1850 Gompers began cigar making in 1860 emigrated to the United States in 1863 and joined the union in 1864 He led the Cigarmakers International Union from 1867 to 1880 and became president of the Federation of Trades and Labor Unions in 1881 later named the American Federation of Labor He served as AFL president again in 1896 and held various labor and peace conference roles through 1921 including Versailles and Amsterdam He married Sophie Julian in 1867 and Gertrude Gleaves Neuschler in 1921 His later roles included unemployment and disarmament advisory conferences and leadership of the Pan American Federation of Labor.
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London
America
Union
Sophie Julian
Cigarmakers International Union
Federation of Trades and Labor Unions
American Federation of Labor
Versailles
International Federation of Trades Unions
Amsterdam
International Committee On Labor
Gertrude Gleaves Neuschler
Pan-American Federation of Labor
Italian Tolmezzo Shaken by Night Earthquakes
Reports from Tolmezzo Italians recount a series of night tremors causing panic with rumbling sounds and landslides. The Tolmezzo Glee Club plans a December 29 concert at the DeKalb theatre, featuring new members and a 32-person ensemble on a 750-mile tour itinerary through Illinois and Indiana.
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Austria
Tolmezzo
Alps
DeKalb
Cividate
University of Minois Gleen
DeKalb Boys Centre
Tolmezzo Cathedral
T. L. Anderson
A. P. Crowell
C. R. Bradt
S. B. Hunt
Stanley Hunt
DeKalb Theatre
Frank T. Johnson
Oberlin and
Drury Colleges of Music
Schubert
Chicago
Glee Club
Orchestra Hall
Kankakee
Dwight
Joliet
Chicago Heights
Whiting
Ind
Kenilworth
Maywood
Klein
DeKalb Sterling
Ottawa LaSalle
Peoria
Lincoln
Decatur
Halikias Has Lucky Mishap On the Highway
James Halikias of the Bell restaurant returning from Chicago had a collision between Maple Park and Cortland. His Cadillac left the road and a rear wheel broke after a speeding car cut in front. Three passengers were not injured and the other driver fled the scene.
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James Halikias
Bell Restaurant
Chicago
Maple Park
Cortland
Halikias
DeKalb
Candy Cane Prize for Best Guesser Open to All
Bill Strigles, Santa Claus helper, hung a monster candy cane in his window and announced it as a prize for anyone who correctly guesses its weight. Other close-guess prizes are offered, drawing growing interest as people submit figures.
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Bill Strigles
Santa Claus
Pennsylvania Man Is Re elected Today At Vocational Congress
Dennis Louisburg Pa., torn reelected president of the National Congress of Vocational Education at the annual convention in Indianapolis. The notice invites the public to a popular dance at the I O O F hall on Saturday evening December 13 with Nelson's Orchestra. Booster Club event.
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Pennsylvania
United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
L Dennis
Louisburg
Torn
National Congress of Vocational Education
I. 0. O. F. Hall
Nelson’s
Booster Club
Assault Case Heard Before Judge Corey and Son
Judge Corey heard an assault and battery case in which a father sued his son for harsh treatment. After venue change and witness testimony, the court ruled for the son as the father's testimony failed to hold up on the stand.
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Asault
Corey
P. 5
Santa Claus On Streets Delights Local Children
Old Santa, in appropriate costume, appeared on the streets this afternoon, handing candy from a large sack to well behaved children. He drew crowds as he paraded up and down the highway and made a merry section of the business district.
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Claus
St. Nick
Santa
Services for Henry Beard in Bryanstown to be held
Henry Beard a 55 year resident and Civil War veteran will be honored with funeral services tomorrow afternoon at two from his daughter Mrs. Frank Lucas’s home. Rev Singletary pastor of the Bryanston colored church will officiate. Interment will follow at Fairview cemetery.
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Henry Beard
Frank Lucas
Singletare
Bryanston
Sycamore
Fairview Cemetery
Mrs Russell to Minnesota for Brother Louis Calvin Death
Mrs Russell travels to Worthing Minnesota upon learning her brother Louis Calvin has died at his home. He leaves a wife and three children. The services will be held in Minnesota.
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Iofay
Louis Calvin
Worthing Minn
Mr. Calvin
Gompers Death Sparks AFL Power Struggle and Interim Fight
Samuel Gompers dies triggering an internal AFL power struggle. Frank Morrison becomes acting president with six days to elect a temporary successor. Possible interim picks include Matthew Woll and other council members as factions prepare for a fierce Atlantic City convention battle for control.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Federation
Frank Morrison
Atlantic City
Matthew Woll
The
Photo-Engravers’ Union
Woll
James Duncan
Granite
Joseph F. Valentine
Frank Duffy
Carpenters
William Green
Printers
Daniel J. Tobin
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
George }. Berry
International Pressmen’s Union
George F. Hutcatinson
Teamsters
Postal salaries bill blocked again in Senate
The Postal salaries increase bill was blocked a second time as Senator Reed of Missouri refused to consent to bringing the measure up for consideration in the Senate on February 25.
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United Press
Washington
DB. C
Reed
Senate
Navy Appropriation Bill Backed by House Committee
The House Appropriations Committee approved the annual navy appropriation bill totaling 290,485,578 dollars. The report says the navy’s strength remains near treaty limits and urges no alarm over naval prestige, noting a 54 3 ratio and pending decision on the battleship Florida’s oil burner conversion.
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Ames Presse
Washington, D. C
House Appropriations Committee
Wiorida
Mrs. Miner of Kirkland Dies at Home Friday
Mrs Abe Miner longtime Kirkland president of Kirkland society died Friday morning at the Plano home of her step daughter Mrs Henry Gowan. Funeral services likely Sunday with remains expected from Plato. She leaves son William Bruce and a sister and brother in Iowa. Mr Miner died twenty years ago.
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Abe Miner
Kirkand
Henry Gowan
Plano
Plato
William Bruce
Kirkland
Iowa
Mr. Miner
Apollo Piano Plant Sets New Grand Piano Record
Break record of production at the Apollo Piano Company plant. Forty one completed grand pianos passed through the oiling department, finishing and shipping. Yesterday’s run marked the busiest day for completing grand instruments, with large carload shipments accumulated.
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Apollo Piano Company
Apollo 1 annual holiday party date announced
The Apollo company will announce Monday the date for its second annual holiday party. Last year’s event during the holiday week drew workers to a dinner followed by a carnival of merriment at Innovation. The party is scheduled for Monday evening December 29.
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Apollo 1
Appolo
Chevrolet Stolen Here Then Found In City
Milton Eneweimer reported to police at 7 45 PM that his Chevrolet left at Felton tire shop was stolen. Officers traced the crime and within a radius several miles were notified. The car was later found in another city area with a new key in it. No suspect is identified.
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Milton Eneweimer
Felton
Ground crossings guarded amid wind and repairs
Two crossing watchmen worked on the ground forenoon as repairs were made on gates at Fourth street end Lincoln Highway. Crossing at Fourth street described as difficult to guard, with trouble expected when gates fail.
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Fourth Street
Lincoln
Rochelle youths arrested after night of revelry in Aurora
Three Rochelle men Fred Flippens W C Scott and Alfred Swater were arrested after a party in Aurora and jailed in Rochelle. They appeared before Judge VA Glidden and were fined for disorderly conduct. DeKalb Theatre shows Mary Carr in The Spirit of the Tsar tonight.
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Rochelle
Aurora
Elity
Fred Flippens
W.c Scott
Alfred Swater
Prisners
Glidden
DeKalb Theatre
Mary Carr
O. O. F. Members Plan Winter Florida Trip and Funeral
All members of the 1. O. O. F. are urged to meet at 1 PM Sunday for Garfield Trafford's funeral. Mrs. Clara Kraus plans winter in Florida and may settle there, while winter cards and envelopes offered by Secor on South Second Street. Car pools requested via phone 1346.
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Florida
Clara Kraus
South Second Street
Illinois
Monsonville
Pla
Garfield Trafford
Judgment for Morgan in DuPage and DeKalb suits
A long court battle over a DuPage county farm contract ends in Morgan favor. William Ligentfelder failed to provide a satisfactory abstract, and DeKalb county actions claim damages. The court in DeKalb ruled for Morgan, signaling a decisive win in the northern state case.
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DeKalb
P. J. Morgan
DuPage County
William Ligenfelder
Morgan
Ligentfelder
Ligenfelder
DeKalb County
Walter Jenkins to Broadcast Sunday Night on WOAW Omaha
Walter Jenkins son of Mr and Mrs Lou Jenkins former city residents will air Sunday nine to ten o clock on WOAW Omaha Neb according to friends. He is a First M E church choir member and will sing The Trumpet Shall Sound from The Messiah. Many De Kalb friends are likely to listen.
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Walter Jenkins
Jenkns
Lou Jenkins
Noaw
Omaha
Nebi
Mr. Jenkins
M. E. Church
Ausuber
Supreme Court Delays Stover Burglary Case to 1925 Term
Springfield dispatch says Owen Stover’s appeal from a DeKalb county burglary conviction was continued today by joint motion of Stover and the state. The case involves the 1924 burglary of Abe Levin's store in Sycamore and was postponed to the February 1925 term.
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United Press
Springfield
Chronicle
Owen Stover
DeKalb County
Abe
Levin
Sycamore
Supreme Court
Stover
Early Mailing Urged by Postal Folks for Christmas Packs
Post office officials urge earlier Christmas package mailing. They note gifts to distant states often arrive late and that rural carriers do not operate on Christmas day. Send country packages a couple of days early to ensure delivery.
Fund Raising Committee Seeks Cemetery Support
Committee On Fund Raising reports progress in securing funds for Evergreen and Oakwood cemeteries. E E Embree stated efforts target every lot owner or nearest relative to ensure proper care, despite the large task.
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Evergreen
Oakwood
E. E. Embree
Milk Producers to Hold Meeting Saturday Night
Announcement from J Jenson president of the Milk Producers Association calls all members to attend a meeting Saturday night at the Soil Improvement Association building on North Fifth Street. The event aims to discuss association matters and future plans for local dairy production.
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Milk Producers Association
J. J. Jenson
Soil Improvement Association
North Fifth Street
Samuel Gompers Dies After Long Illness in Mexico City
Samuel Gompers veteran president of the American Federation of Labor died at 4 05 this morning in San Antonio Texas after a recent illness in Mexico City He had earlier returned to the United States and showed moments of recovery before the final distress Heart trouble and a long tuberculosis-like condition contributed to his decline President Coolidge sent condolences describing Gompers as a lifelong advocate for labor His death drew tributes from national leaders and the press in Washington D C and around the country.
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San Antonio
Texas
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of ‘Labor
Gompers
Mexico City
United
Nen
Roy
Mexico
Ners
Jon
Frank Morrison
Federation
Chives
Remline
Wright
Iron Cray Hale Log
Wricit
Compers
Rice
W. F. Hanson
Antonis
Goggers
Washington, D.C
Lebor
Gampers
Labor
Jong
Calvin Coolidge
Washington
William J. Johneson
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Secor
Marie Brown
A. F. of L
Advisory Committee For National Defense
DeKalb Boys
University of Illinois Glee Club
Tomer
Gomper
Bulletin
Chevrolet
Pythians
Stone
Avalon
Castle Hall
Garfield Trafi
Ford
R. L. Gilley
Secors
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