Lindbergh Plans Return Flight From Mexico City
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh said in Mexico City he intends to fly back to the United States, but date and whether it will be another nonstop flight are unsettled. He visited President Calles, checked the Spirit of St. Louis at Valbuena field, and was greeted warmly by officials and young Mexican aides.
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U.P
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Mexico
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Foreign Office
Jenaro Estrada
Amando Ceballos
United Press
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Ibergh
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Rach
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Govit
Moving Picture
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Lindbergh
Valbuena Field
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Washington
Dwight Morrow
U. S
Rio Grande
St. Louis
Harvey Burnell
Bolling Field
Air Service
Mrs Rosetta Castle Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs Rosetta M Castle longtime Fairdale resident and local figure died yesterday at the home of her daughter Grace Castle in Chicago after a sudden heart illness. She had lived in this city since 1921 moving from Fairdale and recently returned from a yearwest trip visiting brothers John Field in Reno Nevada and Charles Field in Hood River Oregon before coming back to Kansas.
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Rosetta M. Castle
Fairdale
Retter
Grace Castle
Chicago
Oregon
Charles Field
Kazo
Christmas Seal Appeal Urges Illinois Health Fund Drive
The Christmas Seal campaign in Illinois calls for public support to raise $150,000 to combat tuberculosis. The message emphasizes restoring health to sick children and urges early orders, with appeals from the Illinois Tuberculosis and Public Health Association. Also notes ads for Bow Pumps and a candy shop.
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Illinois
Ilinois Tuberculosis and Public Health Association
East End
Auto Accident at Tenth and Market Streets
Police report a slight auto accident at the intersection of Tenth and Market last evening. One car was damaged and an officer responded. the other vehicle fled. The damaged car owner has information on the other owner, and the matter may be settled locally.
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Tenth
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Lindbergh lands in Mexico City story breaks in Chronicle
The Chronicle reports Lindbergh's arrival in Mexico City with a rapid, organized news chain using telegraph and phone links. G F Fine in a Valbuena tower relayed the landing, and by 4 PM complete papers carried the tale to subscribers. United Press notes record handling of the flight news.
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Mexico City
Chicago
G. F. Fine
Valbuena Flying Field
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DeKalb
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United States
New York
U.P
Mexico
Police urge owners to display vehicle tax plates now
Chief Horace Youngs led a campaign to curb delinquent car taxes with patrol checks. Many plates were found hidden under seats or inside vehicles. City residents must display valid tags at once or face warrants and extra costs after the week’s end. Also note Boos Furniture Store advertises a two day closing sale.
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Horace Youngs
Hearst Testifies No Proof of Mexican Bribe Plot to Senators
Washington December 15 William Randolph Hearst told the senate investigating committee he sent documents alleging Mexican bribe payments to four U.S. senators to President Coolidge last summer. He admitted no evidence showed any money reached the senators and he did not verify the charges with them. Names listed include La Follette Heflin Borah Norris. Hearst kept one name secret, citing safety, while Norris denied knowledge of any funds and forgery questions arose from two letters in the documents.
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Senate Investigating Committee
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Black Hills
Calles
Mexico
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Wis
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Alabama
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Idaho
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Reed
Edward Clark
Norris
Johnson
Republican
California
Washington Herald
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Heart
Dudley Field Malone
Malone
Boom Lord Backed for Illinois National Guard Surgeon General
Veterans and leaders in Rockford and downstate organized to back Maj. Arthur E. Lord of Plano for surgeon general of the Illinois National Guard to succeed Col. Harry Orr, who died last week. Letters urging Gov. Small to appoint Lord were being dispatched to Springfield.
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American Legion
Rockford
Downstate
Arthur E. Lord
Plano
Illinois National Guard
Harry Orr
Maj
Lord
Springfield
Small
Specials on Friday Shoes and Toys at Unger's Knodle's
Unger's offers 35 pairs of hi grade Buster Brown children’s shoes in black or brown from sizes 8% to 11 at 2.65 dollars. Knodle's highlights well built toys as best for Christmas happiness, promoting a selection for kids.
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Knodle’s
Best Toys
Community fund drive grows with clubs and churches
The Good Fellows Fund gains 222.75 as the Elks Eagles and B P W Club contribute 30.25 25 and 10 respectively plus several five dollar gifts. Banks closed at noon limiting donations while State Teachers College students donate canned goods for Christmas baskets. Toys and special candies offered for orders from Beghtol Bros. East End Candy Shop.
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Good Fellows Fund
Fourth Street Bank
First National Bank
Chronicle
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B. & P. Woman's Club
Santa to visit DeKalb kids at Saturday stops
Santa Claus plans multiple porch visits in DeKalb on Saturday with toys to give away. Health officer Dr J B Badgley permits visits to homes with illnesses if Santa stays on the porch and toys are left outside. Readers should submit names and addresses to Emil Anderson at The Chronicle by Friday afternoon. contact 253 if needed. Special Christmas offer at Miss Solon’s Beauty Shoppe and Pontiac Oakland sales at Peterson Motor Sales in DeKalb Sycamore Rochelle.
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J. B. Badgley
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Chronicle
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the Chronicle
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Pastor Magnuss on called to lead Augustana drive
Rev E W Magnusson pastor of First Lutheran DeKalb has been offered a five month drive to lead Augustana colleges endowment campaign of 1 5 million dollars He must seek his church opinion before answering with a five month leave of absence starting January 1 The call offers a chance to serve the denomination but requires church approval
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First Lutheran Church
Augustana College
Middle West
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DeKalb
Magnusson
Workman Falls From Scaffold at College Site
Emil Anterson of North Sixth Street, hired for construction at the Teachers' College new building, fell about 30 feet when scaffolding collapsed shortly after one today. He was taken to the city hospital where surgeons were summoned. Initial reports indicated only minor injuries though possible internal damage could not be ruled out.
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Emil Anterson
North Sixth Street
Teachers’ College
City Hospital
Bargain Pumps and Toys at Knodle’s Store
Specials for Friday and Saturday offer a fine assortment of pumps and straps on the bargain table with low and high heels. Prices up to $7.00, first sight at $3.85. Unger’s and Knodle’s advertise Christmas toys and doll buggies at reduced prices. selections are going fast, shop quickly. Elva, Friday, Dec. 16. Admission 0e.
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Unger’s
Knodle’s
Congress Busy With Tariff Debate and Leadership Votes
Congress pressed to act as Senate reelects George Moses as president pro tempore by 42 to 39 and confirms Edwin Thayer as Secretary 43 to 40. Hearst Mexican investigation opens while McMaster tariff cut proposal faces uncertain House fate. House votes proceed on tax bill amendments amid naval construction discussions. Reach pace two.
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David A. Reed
Hearst
Naval Affairs Committee
Wilburs
Naval Construction
Washington
U.P
George Moses
New Hampshire
Senate
Pittman
Nevada
Edwin P. Thayer
Indiana
Ed. A. Halsey
Virginia
Congress
Capitol
City Jail call for surgeon over drunken arrest injury
Dr C H Ball and Dr G H Joost rushed to the city hall last evening to treat a prisoner after a windshield mishap left one man with a head gash. He was among four arrested for drunkenness and faced medical attention. Nearby, local ads note fur buyers Ike Gordon and Son, Christmas candy and furniture bargains at Boos Furniture Store with two days left.
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C. H. Ball
G. H. Joost
Hall
Alibi Defense in Worsham Murder Trial Delayed in Marion
In Marion Illinois on December 15 the defense for three Birger gangsters charged with the Worsham murder presented a broad alibi. Harvey Dunsey claims he was birthday-celebrating at his father-in-law’s home in McLeansboro. Fred Thomasson alleges he was sick on a West Frankfort farm. Joe Booker’s counsel says he was with his mother in Linton Indiana. The delay postponed opening defense testimony.
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Fred Thomasson
West Frankfort
Hal Gallimore
Joe Booker
Booker
Linton
Ind
Marion
Worsham
Fire at St Charles Hospice kills and hurts many
Quebec reports show 31 bodies recovered and 23 still missing after a devastating fire at the St Charles hospice and orphanage. The century old building housed about 500 people including 371 girls under 12 and several nuns. Rescue efforts continue as death toll feared to exceed 40.
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Cheely
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