Hearst Shrinks From Senate Docu ments Case Vows Libel Fight
Hearst testified before a Senate committee on forged papers allegedly linking U S senators to a 1 350 000 payment scheme. He said the documents were sent to President Coolidge and questioned their authenticity while defending publication motives and denying personal knowledge of money transfers. Other figures including Heflin LaFollette and Borah defended or denied involvement as the investigation dwelled on the origins and possible misuse of the papers.
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Ghent
Malone
United Press
Coolidge
Black Hills
Clark
Hearst
Presiident
W. S
David A. Redd
U. S
Kepecenpin
Robinson
Arkinsas
Mexico
Avila
Origina
San Antonio
Texas
Sheffield
Mexico City
Reed
Perm
Heflin
Dudley Field Malone
New York
P Duchey Field Marine
Joe Tumulty
Wilson
Arturo Elias
Heflin Heflin
Senate
United States
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
R. M
LaFollette
Nney
Sor
Inters
Borah
Dudley Field
Udley Field Malone
Ney
Bénators Robinson
Bruce
Maryefi
Charmian’ Reed
England
Agied Father of Mrs Laura Cole Dies in Rochelle
T J Cross 81 of Rochelle, a retired Ogle county farmer and father of Mrs Laura Cole, died at his Rochelle home Sunday. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Rochelle Methodist church with attendees from DeKalb including Sidney Norman, C A Beard, Vernon Cole, Percy Pelton, Meineke, Winifred Lee and John Goodman.
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Laura Cole
T. J. Cross
Rochelle
Cross
Ogle County
Methodist
DeKalb
Sidney Norman
C. A. Beard
Vernon Cole
Percy Pelton
Meineke Winifred Lee
John Goodman
Magruder Renews His Drive on Spenders
Rear Admiral Thomas P. Magruder testified before the House Affairs Committee repeating charges that the navy department spends too much on navy yards along the Atlantic coast and that the service is over organized with too many admirals despite recent discipline.
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Washington
U.R
Navy Department
Thomas PP
Magruder
House Affairs Committee
Atlantic
Department
Navy
Fire Devastates Orphanage Killing Forty Nuns and Children
A nighttime fire at an orphanage claimed forty lives including nuns and children. Sister Ste Therese spotted smoke and rang the alarm as firefighters and police fought through flames and thick smoke to rescue sleeping children. The building burned to ruins, with losses around $100,000. The heroic nun died in the cellar while trying to save the 40 youngsters.
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Ste. Therese
United Press
Shabbona Plans Christmas Eve Tree Lighting Event
Shabbona residents anticipate a community Christmas tree on the main street decorated with electric lights, tinsel, and ornaments. Children look forward to a Christmas Eve program with Santa Claus, and gifts will be distributed to youngsters.
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Shabbona
Santa Claus
Paw Paw Woman Improves After Fall Injury
Mrs John Gallagher of Paw Paw is reported to be considerably improved after a fall down the stairs that sprained her ankle. While she cannot attend to many duties, treatment is helping and she should be much better by the holiday time.
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Paw Paw
the Chronicle
John Gallagher
Mrs Castle Passes Away In Fairdale Service Planned
Grace Castle a former Monroe Center resident, born Rosetta M Field 1858, daughter of Albert Field. Survived by sons Grace and Howard of Chicago, with one daughter Nellie deceased. Married to George Castle, husband died 1916. Funeral at Methodist church in Fairdale with burial in Fairdale cemetery. friends plan to attend.
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Grace Castle
Monroe Center
Rosetta M. Field
Albert Field
George Castle
Fairdale
Congress Busy With Tax Reduction Debate And Hearst Hearings
Congress moves through three tax bill phases: auto tax repeal, corporate tax cut, and mandatory tax returns for all corporations, before a final vote on the bill. In the Senate, officer elections finish organization while a Mexican documents hearing with William Randolph Hearst looms as a leading drama.
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Senate
William Randolph Hearst
United States
Local notices and shopping snippets brighten week
Mrs A Austin entertains a Rhinelander cousin this week while Miss Mercy Lattimer returns home from Aurora. Rendell's items include Benrus watches and Seth Thomas clocks. a 85c coffee special at The Innovation. Waffles and three deck W G S sandwiches featured. Florence Whitney returns to work after illness. Immanuel Lutheran radio program 8 pm Friday with lunch. no admission. East End Candy Shop promotes box candy and Christmas sweets.
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A. Austin
Edith Reik
Rhinelander
Wis
Rendell
Mercy Lattimer
Aurora
Benrus
Seth Thomas
R.T. Barbour
W. J. Snyder
Chicago
Florence Whitney
South Eighth Street
Olston & Norrby
Rendel’s
Walther League
Immanuel Lutheran Chhurch
Theresa Johnson
Seaholms
East End
Rendell's
Lindbergh To Fly Back For Mexican Welcome
Charles A. Lindbergh prepared to meet President Calles in Mexico City after assurances his \"Spirit of St Louis\" was safe. Fog delayed him yesterday, but he explained the incident, calling it a typical modern hero’s visit honored by Mexico. American Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow praised him briefly.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
St. Louis
Mexico
Calles
Washington
Lindbergh
Paris
London
New York
Mexico City
Senorita Angelica Re
Idebuntante
Dwight W. Morrow
United States
Slim
Morr
Lindbergh Famed Visitor Brought Warm Mexican Welcome
Lindbergh’s Mexico visit drew massive crowds and official praise. President Calles and Ambassador Morrow joined the reception as the aviator received gifts including a jewel studded charro hat and serape. The mayor presented him with the keys to Mexico City.
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Lindy Lindbergh
Mexico
Lindy Story First Continues to World Wide News Relay
G F Fine United Press correspondent in Mexico City directed messages from the Valbuena flying field tower to the Mexican cable office. Messages ran via telephone to Dallas and then word by word to the New York cable office for relay onto Western Union and distribution to the world news wires.
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New York
United States
Canada
San Francisco
G. F. Fine
United Press
Mexico City
Valbuena
Dallas
Texas
Fine
Western Union
New York City
Early 1928 License Plates To Be Mailed Quickly
Springfield reports prompt distribution of 1928 auto license plates with white numerals on maroon. About 80 percent of cars expected to carry plates early next month, with 1,253,000 plates issued in 1927 for passenger cars and 184,350 for trucks. Estimates call for 1,350,000 passenger plates and 200,000 truck plates in 1928. The Illinois outline map on 1927 plates will be omitted. Whale flesh noted as a food in 15th and 16th centuries with tongue and tail favored.
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Springfield
Defense Seeks Blanket Alibi For Birgerites In Worsham Case
Marion witnesses, including Eural Gowan and Wayne Sprague, linked Harvey Dungey Fred Thomasson and Joe Booker to Lyle Worsham’s murder as the state rests its case. Defense begins building an alibi as testimony details gas, arson and killings with Birger's alleged role under scrutiny. Nellie Worsham testified tearfully as the murder narrative unfolds in court.
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Eural Gowan Chirence Bone
Wayne Sprague
Harvey Dungey
Fred Thomasson
Joe Booker
Creal
Gowan
Rone
Sprague
Worsham
Birger
Marion
Harvey Dungy
Lyle Worsham
Birgerites
Oren Coleman
Williamson County
Coleman
Art Newman
Lory Price
Newman
Joe Adams
West City
Ray Rone
Clarence Rone
Hal Gallimore
Ray
Chester
Gallimore
Arlie O. Boswell
Nolle
Menees
Rowe
Shady Rest
Zeigler
Carterville
Dungy
Thomasson
Steve George
Ward Jones
Jones
George
Nellie Worsham
Defendants Face Defense as Key Witnesses Pass Probe
Defense counsel plan to call 29 witnesses to argue the defendants were framed by former gangster associates. Harry Thomason, brother of a man serving life for Mayor Adams murder, is among principal state witnesses. In Rockford, Congressman Buckbee helps secure a $20 monthly pension increase to Mrs Johanna arc, widow of a war soldier tied to a June 1854 Galena event.
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Zeigler
Harry Thomason
Fred
Adams
Rockford
John T. Buckbee
Johanna
Mark
Arc
Galena
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