State official outlines cable dispute at Senate hearings
Norman H. Davis acting secretary of state testified before a Senate committee on the cable controversy. He said Western Telegraph, a British firm, blocked sharing its monopoly with All-American Cable. The United States refused Western Union landing rights at Miami to connect with Western Telegraph. He urged restoration of cables to central European powers as former German lines remain seized by France and Great Britain.
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United Press
Washington
Priests Visit City Yesterday Reported
A fragment notes that several priests visited the city yesterday with unclear details and names missing. The text appears to be a damaged OCR fragment from a local notice or column.
Aged businessman indicted for larceny
An aged business man was indicted for larceny in a court filing. Details on the case, involved parties, and proceedings were recorded, noting the suspect's age and alleged theft. The report provides little further corroboration or context beyond the indictment.
Chirag Jeweler Robbed of Vahidle Gems
An unknown thief robbed Chirag Jewelers of valuable gems in Vahidle. Police reported a brief incident with limited details while the store awaited a full account and possible surveillance review.
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Chirag
Reception at Bishop Roused Throng Across Cities
The report outlines a bishop’s reception with clergy ceremonies in Chicago Detroit and Rockford. Attendees include priests and lay officials as regional churches gather for a public event with planned processions and a ceremonial address.
League to Provide Financial Aid to Nations Assembly Discusses Aid Plan
The assembly debates economic questions and plans for financial aid to member countries. Delegates consider how funds will be allocated and who will oversee payments. The session focuses on economic relief and global cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Another Auto Bandit Rested in County Jail
Charles White was jailed after being bound over to the grand jury for alleged larceny of a Ford auto belonging to Ida Vanterher. He worked for Ne Vanderberg and fled after the theft, leading to a chase near DeKalb where a wheel derailment occurred. White was captured after confessing at the hearing.
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Charles White
Grand Jury
Mitchell
Ida Vanterher
White
Ne Vanderberg
End
Mr Vanderburs
DeKalb
Great Western Row
Wee
Sveuniere
Cate
Alore
Ser
Scot
Vienderbore
Witte
Loeckar Wis
Barry
Elks Extend Unbeaten Streak In Crib Game Drub Moose
Last evening the Elks of Pytilas defeated the Moose while the Knights of Pytilas and Odd Fellows also played. The Elks remain undefeated at the top, edging the Odd Fellows in a clear victory.
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Pytilas
Acuin
Elke
Pythias
Farm Sale for Ewing Tuesday Near Gaswtian Farm
Auction set for Tuesday led by Farrell and Whitman with Paul Kiewman clerk. Sale includes 1 herd of livestock seven live stock items, three horses six hogs, pew and modern farm machinery in good condition, plus other farm articles at Jewnie’s farm location.
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Jewnie
Orien
Pew
Goml
Farrell
Freighter Freed by Fleet of Tugs Today
The freighter W. H. Crawford grounded near Milwaukee Monday was floated by a fleet of tugs today and towed to a dock. Its crew remained aboard. Weather for Illinois: fair tonight and Thursday with little temperature change.
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United
Nessa
Milwaukee
Wis
Rollier
W. H. Crawford
Illinois
Sinn Fein Efforts Grow Amid Cork Disaster Tangle
London dispatch reports Sinn Fein members pushing for international intervention as Cork figures seek to testify abroad. Mayor O Callaghan of Cork appeals for help and calls for testimony before an English tribunal or international body. Sinn Feiners win minor gains but avoid major clashes.
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Pty Calted Press
London
England
Sinn- Peiners
Jiwrd
O'Callaghan
Cork
Mher Simu
Editor Appeals for Aid to China Hunger Crisis
An Illinois appeal echoes President Wilson urging relief for famine in northern provinces Chili Shantung Henan Shansi and Shensi. Graham Patterson of the Christian Herald asks publicity as China faces unparalleled suffering with millions affected and life loss possible through next summer.
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United Lore
Springfield
Illinois
Wilson
China
Frank O. Lowden
Graham Patterson
The
Christian Herald
Northern
Chili
Stantung
Henan
Shansi
Shensi
United States
America
American Fund
Warren Bagg Continues Slow Improvement in Chicago Hospital
Warren Bagg remains in a Chicago hospital where his condition slowly improves. He is expected to require substantial time before possible return home. Chronicle want ads bring results.
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Warren Bagg
Warren Bagg Ia
Chicago
Fire destroys Helmbacher rolling mills in Madison
A million dollar blaze at the Helmbacher rolling mills plant in Madison Illinois raged at noon with winds fanning flames toward the American Car and Foundry site. Fire brigades from nearby towns aided and officials estimated substantial loss while origin remained unknown.
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Miss
Madison
Der
Helmbacher Rolling Mills Company
American Car and Foundry Company
Senator McCumber warns on soldier bonus plan
Senator McCumber of North Dakota says granting a soldier bonus would strain taxpayers and that Congress will decide this session whether to adopt the House passed bill. He expects a liberal bonus eventually but questions timing. He notes current measures already aid war disabled veterans.
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Dusted Press
Washington
McCumber
North Dakota
Senate
Tance Committee
Police mix up in Westlake burglary report
An attempted robbery at the Westlake building led to a mistaken claim that police were out of town. A officer on scene searched the roof and later left. footprints matched the officer, not the robbers, correcting the initial error.
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Westlake
Terry Redmond
Wagon Breaks Down On Track At Second Street Crossing
A box wagon belonging to Mrs Greek stalled on the Second street crossing early this morning as a fast train approached from the west. The wagon’s front axle broke causing the front end to sag but quick action pushed it off the tracks. The wagon was later repaired and towed to the farm.
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Greek
DeKalb
Oesteron
Suspects Held in Malta Freight Car Break-In
Two men, Benney Kadlee and George Bade, arrested at Malta last Saturday, are unconfirmed suspects in a North Western railroad freight car burglary. They claim innocence and county officials have yet to prove otherwise. They will be held 15 more days before possible release.
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Benney Kadlee
George Bade
Malta
North Western Railroad
Funeral of Shabbona Man Held Today
The funeral of C. M. Cook of Shabbona was held this morning with many friends and relatives from DeKalb in attendance. Though he never lived here, he was well known to a number of DeKalb people and his death came as a shock to many.
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C. M. Cook
Shabbona
Cook
DeKalb
Navy build plans shape to 1925 and beyond
United States naval affairs panel questions global efforts in shipbuilding as Rear Admiral Coombs briefs lawmakers. Britain halts major constructions while strategizing to keep pace with US and Japan. Japan advances toward 12 battleships and 12 battle cruisers by 1927 amid disarmament talks stagnation.
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United Press
Washington, D_C
United States
House
Naval Affairs
Britain
Japan
Great Britain
London
England
Jleague of Nations
Fruit Growing Experts Meet at Illinois Horticultural Society
Bloomington Illinois December fifteenth delegates from across the Midwest gather for the thirty fifth annual Illinois State Horticultural Society convention. speakers from the University of Illinois discuss horticulture nut growing and by products of orchards while state entomologist shares results of dusting programs. A banquet by the Rotary club marks the visit and officers are to be elected on the final day.
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United Press
Bloomington
Ill
Middle West
Illinois State Horticultural Society
J. C. Blair
University of
Ilinois
E. A. Riehl
Illinois
J. W. , Lloyd
University of Illinois
W. A. Ruth
W. P. Flintwall
W. S. Brock
C. E. Durst
Cook County
Moulton B. Goff
Sturgeon Bay
Wis
R. H. Roberts
Madison
Rotary Club
Marriage bug strikes many in this vicinity
DeKalb reports five marriage licenses issued. Cornell Hall 23 Rochelle Birdie Brown 22 Steward Robert J Benson 33 South Grove Twp Martha E Fuller 26 DeKalb Charles A Woodford 50 Cortland Anna C Best 43 DeKalb J Christian Mortenson over 21 Sycamore Helen A Little over 18 Sycamore Howard Mertin Grundy 26 Milan Twp Esther Evaline Houghtly 25 Shabbona.
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DeKalb
Cornell Hall
Rochelle
Birdie Brown
Steward
Robert J. Benson
South Grove
Martha E. Fuller
Charles A. Woodford
Cortland
Anna C. Best
J. Christian Mortenson
Sycamore
Helen A. Little
Howard Mertin Grundy
Milan Township
Esther Evaline Houghtly
Shabbona
Mail Pilot Sets New 440 Mile Flight Record
Chicago dated December 15 reports J. P. Christenson an air mail pilot flew from Omaha to Chicago yesterday covering 440 miles in two hours and forty five minutes setting a new flight record. Also noted is Mrs Frankamanings of Elkhart Indiana visiting friends in the city.
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United Press
Chicago
J. P. Christenson
Air Mail
Omaha
Negro Confesses to Omaha Mail Robbery In Detroit Lead
Edward Valentine of Akron Ohio confessed to police he joined a $3.5 million Omaha mail heist with about 1000 registered letters in his possession. He claimed six white men one white woman and three Black men took part under a Detroit businessman's direction, but later denied involvement and said the confession was forced.
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Chicago
Valentine
Necro
Akron
Ohio
Omaha
Indianapolis
Detroit
Prisoners Escape Oklahoma City Jail Amid Singing
United Press report from Tulsa says 40 inmates escaped the city jail early today led by Weary Willy the pied singer. The group, held for vagrancy petty larceny and other offenses, vanished as jazz rang through corridors from 7 PM to midnight. Jail bars reportedly loosened during the singing and no trace was found.
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United Press
Tulsa
Okla
Willy
Munday To Serve Three Year Term As Inmate 7099
Charles B. Munday, Chicago banker convicted for complicity in the 1914 LaSalle Street bank wrecking, arrived in Joliet to begin a three year sentence. He will be known as number 7099 and will be assigned a cell and occupation tomorrow.
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United Press
Joliet, Til
Charles B. Munday
Chicago
LaSalle Street
Munday
Supreme Court
Holiday fowl demand rises for Christmas dinners
A large number of people seek fowl for Christmas with turkeys scarce after Thanksgiving while ducks and geese are plentiful. Prices are not yet set but are expected to be similar to Thanksgiving levels as shoppers plan for holiday meals.
Lowden Refuses Stay of Hanging for Gene Geary
Governor Lowden refused to issue a stay of execution for Gene Geary who is scheduled to hang Friday in Chicago for the murder of Harry Reckas. Geary's lawyers sought a two week reprieve to file for Supreme Court review, but Lowden said reprieves are granted only during court recess and urged them to pursue the case with the Supreme Court now in session.
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United Press
Springfield
Lowden
Gene Geary
Chicago
Harry Reckas
Geary
Supreme Court
Janitors Threaten Strike Over Wage Demands
Chicago landlords warn six thousand janitors face eviction if a January 1 strike proceeds without 50 percent wage increases. John Carroll for the landlords states occupation ends with employment, making the janitor a trespasser and subject to removal.
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United Press
Chicago
John Carroll
New Drain Start at Sisters Hospital Site
Work on a new drain for the Sisters hospital began early today despite cold weather and adverse conditions. The line will run from the hospital rear to De Kalb avenue, joining the city drainage system. Crews expect completion within four weeks.
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Sisters Hospital
Sisters’ Hospital
de Kalb Avenue
Lost birdsmen report from Atlantic trial
Northward by the gale, a group of birds released in Atlantic trials went missing. Reports name Lieutenant Hinton aerial pioneer, with companions Lieut. Farrell and Kloor accompanying the expedition.
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Lieutenant Hinton
Atlantic
Lieut
Farrell and
Kloor
Class Teams At High School Do Fine Work
The inter class basketball teams at the high school show improvement since season start. New players may join the regular team after January. Teams practice nightly under the coach's guidance. The first game is at Joliet on January 7.
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Joliet
Sycamore Road Project Progress in Dekalb Township
Work continues on Sycamore road with DeKalb, Sycamore, and Cortland townships constructing a shoulder. Excavation removes dirt to about 12 inches, replaced with heavy gravel and crushed limestone for a smooth, durable surface comparable to adjacent cement roads.
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Sycamore
DeKalb
Firemen Fight Chimney Fire At John Street Home
The fire department responded last night around 9:30 to H. E. Secor’s John Street residence where a burning out chimney threatened the house. Firefighters stopped the sparks about 15 minutes after the call. Given high winds, residents are urged to exercise extra caution with furnace fires to prevent house fires.
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H. E. Secor
John Street
Morgenthau Named Armenian Mediation Envoy
Washington December 15 Henry Morgenthau former American ambassador to Turkey has been appointed by President Wilson as personal representative to mediate in Armenia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Univer Rress
Washington, D. C
Henry Morgenthau
Turkey
Wilson
Armenia
Loral Order of Moose Drive Dec. 12 24 Membership Drive
For every man in DeKalb who applies for the Loral Order of Moose between Dec 12 and Dec 24 a duck is given to new members. Join the Moose to protect your family against mis fortune. The order pays 7.00 weekly sick benefit for thirteen weeks and 100.60 death benefit. Initiation 10 dollars. Dues 13 dollars a year payable quarterly. See Co. Swan 1 James ra from members.
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DeKalb
Moose
Co. Swan- 1
James Ra
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