Rodge Rites At Rochelle for Fatal Electric Accident
Royde 26 of Rochelle died Saturday at Clinsis Power plant in Rochelle after touching high voltage wires while replacing a ceiling light. Inquest held. funeral at Rochelle tomorrow conducted by Masons. Survived by wife parents and one sister.
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Tra Royde
Rochelle
Clinsis Power Company
Electric Company
H. A. Nelson
Oley Rogede
Masonic Order
Rogie
Winds Vower Company
Courtly
Rogde
DeKalb
Arrest Santa Claus After Public Show Of Drunkenness
In Chicago at Randolph and State a Santa figure created a throne of joy for children before Patrolman Mike Steynolds intervened and hauled him away. Police booked Thomas Morton, real name Santa Claus, on a drunkenness charge after the festive scene turned somber.
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Chicago
Santa Clius
Randolph
State
Mike Steynolds
Santa
Thomas Morton
Morton
Wets to Start Barrage Upon Volstead Law
Washington reports a wet bloc in the Senate to push changes to the Volstead Act. Senator Edge of New Jersey, a Republican, plans to press for modification after morning business. The scene drew Democratic laughter and a brief chorus of "Ahh-h-h-."
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Washington
D. C
Senate
Edge
New Jersey
Laugter
Boston Woman Wins Wager by Rapid Hiking
Boston society woman Miss Eleanor Sears completed a Providence to Boston hike in 11 hours 6 minutes, beating her 15 hour target. She reached Beacon Street at 12:06 pm and was three hours ahead of schedule. By 7 am she had passed Walpole, 26 miles from Providence and 19 miles from Boston, showing no weariness.
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Boston
Mass
Eleanor Sears
Boston Society
Beacon Street
Providence
Sears
Eleanora Sears
Walpole
Bank Opens in New DeKalb Building After Move
DeKalb Trust & Savings moved from temporary quarters to a new building on Friday evening and conducted routine business there on Saturday. The official opening will occur Friday and Saturday this week with completion of minor details expected soon.
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DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
Bankin
Parents Seek to Get Pardon for Their Son Detianer Ohio
Detianer Ohio parents seek clemency for their son Christ Seybelt 24 who faces a firing squad in Salt Lake City in June for the murder of Police Sergeant Crowder. A second appeal came from Congressman Charles J Thorpe asking the president for personal representation. The patrolman was killed in 1923 and Seybelt has had his death sentence stayed each time by executive clemency.
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Detianer
Ohio
Phana
Christ Seybelt
Colidge
Bebdgious Shelwem
Haigh
Seybolt
Second Night of School to Be on Tuesday
Tomorrow night will host the second session of the Ellwood school night classes run by the board of education. The program opened last Thursday with 26 students and more enrollments are expected, as Superintendent F. R. Ritzman reports about 45 applications from city residents.
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Llasses
Ellwood
Board of Education
F. R. Ritzman
Paving Projects Approved for Four City Streets
Paving work on Maplewood Avenue will continue until a city court session on December 26 at 2 p.m. Final confirmation was approved for Girard Street South Sixth Street South Fifth Street and South Third Street.
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City Hall
Maplewood Avenue
Girard Street
South Sixth Street
South Fifth Street
South Third Street
Colorado Senator to Head Committee
Washington D C December 14 Senator Lawrence M Hipp s of Colorado has been chosen chairman of the Republican senatorial committee succeeding Senator George Moses New Hampshire Curtiss Republican Leader announced today the selection follows a routine reshuffle within the party leadership with no other major changes reported in the line up
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Washington,d. C
Lawrence Mhipps
Colorado
Curtiss
Jeader
Hate
George Moses
New Hampshire
Well Known Doctor Dies In Leland Illinois
Dr U N Thornton longtime northern Illinois physician and surgeon died at his Leland home shortly after nine following weeks of illness a stroke was the cause he practiced in Leland and visits DeKalb won wide esteem as a diagnostician with ties to the Masons and Elks born July 8 1865 in Kirby Ontario he leaves two children and three sisters and brothers funeral is set for 1 30 pm Tuesday at the Methodist church Leland with burial in Leland cemetery
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Leland
Ilinois
C. D. Thornton
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
Thornton
DeKalb
Masonic Organizations
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DeKalb Club
A.N. Thornton
Ricby
Ontario
Canada
Kirby
Albert College
Bellville
University of Ontario
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Rockford
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Innheree City
Gergeley
Chicago
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Tlee
West
Arizona
California
Aurora
Leiani
Illinois
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United States
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Augusta Dale
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D. Thornton
Dorothy Thornton
C. J. Thornton
Orono
B. T. Thornton
Woodstock
Laura Hughson
Ohno
Berenice Harter
Bowmanville
Eb, Souch
Oshawa
Methodist Church of
Leland Cemetery
No Decision Expected in Fergus Mandamus Case
Springfield Alabama reports little chance of a ruling on John L B Fergus of Chicago seeking a writ to redraw the state. Five assembly members remain unserved, delaying action until service or publication. Franc hits a new low at 27.72 to the dollar as political strains in Paris widen. Artistic gifts from local workrooms advertise Christmas greenery and wreaths by The Flower Store in DeKalb.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
John LB. Fergus
Chicago
Uie Assembly
Paris
France
Loucheur
Lim
Beland
Steel worker injured by molten zinc blast at mill
An operator at a local steel mill suffered severe facial burns when a vat of molten zinc exploded. The worker, identified as Tras Kaiti, was rushed to hospital where Dr. Clifford Smith attended him. Despite extensive facial injuries, reports indicate he is likely to recover sight.
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Tras Kaiti
Amminy A
Wis
Chifford Smint
Smith
Raid at Ohio State University Over Communism and Booze
Columbus Dec 14 The Ohio State University board of trustees met to investigate alleged communist activity and widespread drinking. Gov Donaghey had demanded cleansing of the university after the arrest of Prof Rodney Horton on liquor law charges. Horton, branded a parlor communist, had a raid on his home with a still and whiskey seized. He is under temporary suspension pending verdict.
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Columbus
Board of Trustees
Ohio State University
Vic Donaghey
Rodney Horton
Horton
DeKalb Youths Return Home From East for Holidays
Two DeKalb youths, Jack Boyle and Russell Anderson, returning from eastern universities, arrived to spend Christmas and New Year with their parents. Boyle is a Dartmouth freshman, Anderson attends Yale, and Thomas Rauworth, also a Yale student, is expected to arrive later in the week aboard the students' special train.
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DeKalb
Jack Boyle
Russell Anderson
Jack Doyle
John G. Boyle
Dartmouth University
Senator Anderson Amit
Yale
Thomas Rauworth
Rauworth
Belvidere sewer damages newspaper plant
Belvidere Republican reports a sewer flood into the paper storey room causing extensive paper loss and delaying print for the next issue. Efforts were made to secure newsprint from New York offices. damage not found until too late to save much stock. Perfumes in Christmas packages advertised nearby.
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Belvedere Republican
Belvidere
Nividere
Foray
Death Forces Legion Meet Date Change
The death of Dr. A N Thornton, father of C D Thornton, commander of the De Kalb American Legion post, postpones tonight's joint installation with the auxiliary. It will be rescheduled for next Monday night unless plans change, with the auxiliary awaiting the Legion post announcement.
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Legion
A. N. Thornton
C. D. Thornton
DeKalb
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Large Throng Forcibly Closes Leslie Store Doors
A Saturday throng at the Leslie department store forced two brief door closures to prevent crowding and injuries while shoppers moved between counters. About 150 people were inside during the half hour pauses as the proprietors sought safe passage for customers and staff.
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Leslie
DeKalb Good Fellow drive seeks Christmas aid
Community charity appeals for funds and baskets to help needy families in DeKalb. The Chronicle and city Reliefs mobilize donations to provide food, clothing, and gifts for children on Christmas Day. Contributions support Mrs. S. W. Bouréman’s work and aim to reach the necessary fund total.
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DeKalb
The
Chronicle
Nick
the Chronicle
Window Falls on Street No Injuries Reported
An upper story window at Beacham hardware store building collapsed onto the sidewalk this afternoon, shattering glass but striking no people. The half circle window fell around oclock. cause unknown and half of it remained intact. No injuries were reported.
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Beacham Hardware
Brave Police Chief Fends Off Logan Bank Bandits
Logan townawoke to a gunfight when Night Marshal John R Armstrong, 65, and his dog confronted three armed bandits attempting to loot the local bank. Armstrong was shot in the leg and faces amputation while Mrs Pogland, 78, was injured by a scattered rib as robbers fled after disabling town wires and telephone lines. Authorities manned roads but offered no trace by late hour.
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Logan
John R. Armstrong
Armstrong
Pogland
Togland
Stores Open Evenings Through Christmas in City
Merchants meet to set evening hours for the Christmas season. Beginning tonight stores will stay open each evening until Christmas, drawing crowds in the business district. Residents and nearby communities reportedly follow early shopping advice, filling stores Saturday night.
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Innovation Grill
Oil Station Robbed At Creston Corner
A trio of bandits in a Chrysler roadster robbed the Creston Corner oil station Saturday night. Two men entered the shack, displayed guns, and rifled the cash box containing about 20 dollars. They fled toward the highway. police across cities on the Lincoln Highway were notified with no capture by noon.
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Creston
Locaten
Lincoln Highway
Illness of Rudolph Collin at DeKalb Home
Friends report Rudolph Collin in DeKalb is very ill with his condition described as critical after a long illness spanning three to four years. Family expresses anxiety over his health and notes no strong hope for recovery.
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DeKalb
Rudolph Collin
Warrants for Perry Sent to Clinton, Iowa
Warrants for the arrest of Ire D. Perry, a youthful murderer and heir to fortune, were sent to Clinton, Iowa, by bailiffs of the criminal court to stay. Information indicates Perry was in or near that city, and he is wanted on several charges of robbery reinstated following his parole.
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Chicago
Ire D. Perry
To Fortune
Lllinois Pardon and Parole Board
Clinton
Iowa
Criminal Court
Perry
Three Killed Big Shots from Man Rifleman
In Stephensville Texas on December 14 1940 F M Snow 47 is under grand jury inquiry for a triple slaying cremation of his stepson wife and mother in law. A coroner verdict cites gunshot wounds from a rifle in Snow s hands. He warned I m so bad man in custody for safe keeping.
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Stephensville
Texas
F. M. Snow
Snow
Batavia triple murder probe baffled by motives
Kane and DuPage officials hunted fingerprints at the Jeske home and on an abandoned car found near West Chicago to identify the killer or killers. They considered burglary or revenge, noting the home was ransacked and valuables left untouched. Harold Hall found the bodies, and Mrs Jeske and Ralph were slain as they tried to escape. The investigation explores a moonshine area nearby and a possible intruder with knowledge of the house.
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Henry W. Jeske
Eva
Ralph
Kane
DuPage Counties
Jeske
Chicago
Cews
West Chicago
Henry Jeske
Kane County
Herman Vierke
Burylhe
Harold Hall
Grouns
Jesse
W. B. Beem
Batavia National Bank
Mr. Beem
Beem
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