Turbine Installation Completed at Illinois Power Plant
Officials of Illinois Power report the completion of a new Westinghouse turbine installation at the plant, part of a year long upgrade including a new boiler room cooling tower stokers and enhanced control boards. The turbine operates at 3500 rpm with 4000 volt capacity and 5 machines are now in service ensuring steady power for Maple Park Cortland Elburn and surrounding areas.
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Illinois Power Company
F. S. Simms
Westinghouse
Sycamore
Maple Park Cortland
Elburn
Maple Park
Wiesvad
Tendent Simms
DeKalb
Erwin C Fox Taken To St Marys Hospital
Erwin C Fox of Northpec Street was moved to St Marys Hospital after several days of illness. The attending physician ordered hospital care as necessary for his recovery.
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Erwin Fox
St. Mary's
Erwin C. Fox
Northpec Street
St. Marys Hospital
DeKalb
Whitman Reported as Possible New Atlanta Penitentiary Warden
Reports say Joliet Warden John L. Whitman may become the new head of the federal penitentiary at Atlanta Georgia after a conference in Washington with the attorney general. Whitman did not confirm or deny the offer but sources close to him indicate he is seriously considering it.
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United Press
Joliet
John L. Whitman
State Prison
Federal Penitentiary
Atlanta
KE. A. Sartain
Whitman
Washington
Government case ends in Forbes conspiracy trial
Chicago December 17 the government rested its case against Col Charles R Forbes former head of the Veterans Bureau and John W Jones of St Louis on charges of conspiring to defraud the government through illegal contracts to build veterans hospitals. star witness Elias H Mortimer testified to a scheme involving payments to Forbes.
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Chicago
Til
Charles R. Forbes
Veterans’ Bureau
John W. Joneson
St. Louis
Elias H. Mortimer
Star
Thompson
Forbes
Marian Edwards
Veterans Bureau
Bureau
Charles F. Kramer
Boston
Timber Lake
Veterans Hospital
Kramer
Polo Garage Fire Causes Heavy Loss in Polo
A Tuesday morning blaze at the Polo garage and implement house, likely from an overheated furnace, caused more than 3 000 dollars in damage. The Woodruff business loss is estimated around 4 000 dollars for the building with other losses over 1 000 dollars. The fire was brought under control after Dixon fire department aid arrived and several autos suffered fire and water damage.
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Polo
Woodruff
Dixon Fire Department
C. R. Woodruff
Fire Chief Responds to Smoke at Haish Flats
Fire Chief M. H. McKhyoyy was summoned to the Haish flats behind 327 Fisk Avenue this forenoon amid reports of smoke. He and a crew used a chemical tank to investigate and found escaping steam from a heating plant, which was quickly controlled with no damage reported.
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M. H. McKhyoyy Wa
Haish Flats
Fisk Avenue
Contract for Building for Well at Plant
Work of sinking the new well at the Illinois Power company is about completed. Contracts for the new building and necessary machinery will be awarded immediately. This improvement will be welcomed by plant officials.
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Illinois Power Company
Two Choirs Unite for Christmas Cantata at Congregational
The Baptist and Congregational choirs join for a Christmas program at the Congregational church Sunday at 7 30 pm featuring the cantata The Christ Child by C B Hawley. Readings solos and choruses include The Voice That Lieth In the Wilderness and Glory to God with Mrs Peacock Miss Wiswall Messrs Olsen Matteson and others contributing under organist Prof A N Annas and chorister Miss Vera M Wiswall.
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Baptist
Congregational Church
C. B. Hawley
C.B. Hawley
Little Town of
Ethlehem
Shepherds
the Lord
Mrs. Peacock
Miss Wiswall
T. F. Olsen
H. Matteson
Miss Mathew
Mesdames Crego
Gunn
Mesdames
Brooks
Giles
Ulery
Miss
Repke
A. N. Annas
Vera M. Wiswall
Robbers Loot Pawn Shop in Chicago Heist
In Chicago on December 17 four bandits looted the pawn shop of David Swesenik, fleeing with 50 000 dollars in jewelry and 2 500 dollars in cash. They covered the proprietor and three employees with revolvers and restrained a detective who confronted them and confiscated his weapon.
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Sy United Ares
Chicago
David Swesenik
Probe of Prisons to Examine Whole Federal System
Attorney General Stone plans a general investigation of the entire federal prison system after conditions at Atlanta prison prompted removals. He lacks evidence of irregularities but will study each federal facility to address the broader question raised by the Atlanta case.
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sBy United Press
Washington, D. C
Stone
Atlanta
Hottest Band Broadcast from Avalon Station
The Pasadenas report a December 12 broadcast from WOC radio featuring a rising act. The event appears to be a live airing from Avalon as part of a popular music segment.
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Avalon
WOC
Sensational Theft of Werner Pearls Stuns London
A sensational Evening News story recounts a theft of the Werner collection pearls on June 11 aided by an unnamed Chicago millionaire collector. Thieves used a car, fled to Cherbourg, then New York arriving June 19. The master reportedly died just before a remote confirmation call.
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United Press
London
England
Werner
Chicago
Evening News
Cherbourge
New York
Slippery Roads Halt Traffic Amid Freezing Rain
A freezing rain event left roads dangerous as cars slid on First and Second streets and buses faced delays between here and Sycamore. Drivers avoided speed, chains helped little, and a fountain was damaged near the post office. No injuries reported.
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Alfred Carlson
Here
Sycamore
Church
Larson
Geneva
Rochelle
Cold Spell Spreads Eastward Across the Midwest
United Press reports sub zero temperatures from the northwest moving east and south likely reaching Ohio. North Dakota Montana and Canadian provinces show 20 to 40 degrees below zero with sharp drops noted across the middle west.
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United Press
Chicago
Northwest
Ohio
Weather Bureau
North Dakota
Montana
Canadian
Middle West
Bingham Elected to Senate in Connecticut Special Election
Gov elect Hiram Bingham wins U S Senate seat in Connecticut replacing Frank Brandegee. Final tabulation shows Bingham defeating Democrat Hamilton Holt by about 40 000 votes.
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United Press
New Haven
Conn
Hiram Bingham
United States
Frank Brandegee
Bingham
Hamilton Holt
Holt
Still Seeks to Find Crews In Swindle Case
The Sher idan Trust and Savings Co is ordered to produce deposit tickets tied to Mrs Bruce Douglas in the $200000 ticket scalping scam that duped Chicago investors. Grand jury action is set for tomorrow with Mrs Douglas and Frank Link among witnesses. Ted Shaw and Bud Williams may be indicted as alleged instigators.
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United Ress
Chicago
Sheridan Trust & Savings Company
States Attorney's Office
Bruce Douglas
Mabel Fuller
DeKalb
George Gorman
Douglas
Gompers Lies Today On Bier In Great Club
The body of Samuel Gompers lay in state at the Elks Club in New York as thousands filed by to pay last respects. The funeral train arrived from Washington at 7:30 a.m. and the body was moved to the hall for 12 hours of vigil guarded by Elks Masons and other orders. Interment is set for Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Tarrytown, N. Y.
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New York
N.Y
Samuel Gompers
Thes Elks’ Club
Washington
Elks, Masons
Goodison Speeds Pedestrian Access With City Land Move
Commissioner of Public Works Harry Goodison secured land and sprinkled the downtown street intersection to ease pedestrian traffic. No serious injuries or broken bones were reported. City walks and streets please youngsters, though lingering ice poses risk.
Taxi Firm Change in DeKalb as Yellow Cab Rebrands
Will Gormley, manager of Sedan Cab, completes takeover of Yellow Cab. Office moves to Smith garage on North Second Street and call number remains the same. DeKalb Theatre features Mae Murray in Circe The Enchantress tonight with Oh Teacher as part of the program.
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DeKalb Theatre
Mae Murray
Circe
the Enchantress
Dates Set for DeKalb Poultry Show at Smith Garage
Premium lists are out for the DeKalb County Poultry Association annual show to be held January 14–17, 1925 in the Smith garage, North Second Street. Officers include President C L Lyon and Secretary Louis Carbaugh with judges Frank Rodgers and F B Sweet.
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Malta
S. A. Tyler
DeKalb
Louis Carbaugh
Frank Rodgers
Elgigy
F. B. Sweet
Minorcas
Anconas
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Garden Club Plans Larger Yearly Work At January Session
Garden Club members met in the directors room of First National Bank to organize, form committees, and map plans for a larger year of work. The group aims to start preparations as early as possible and will resume the stated meeting in January.
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First National Bank Garden Club
Illinois Power Offices Being Decorated
Offices of the Illinois Power company are this week in the hands of decorators. The walls are being refinished and the woodwork given a coat of garnish. Toilet sets perfumes compacts and other gifts for the woman At Secor 10 L.
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Illinois Power Company
Secor
No Vote On Postal Salaries Bill Before Christmas
President Coolidge intervenes in the postal salaries bill dispute. Senate Republicans aim to prevent a vote before Christmas and a decision on the president's veto is expected before Friday's adjournment, per United Press reports. The White House conference led by Senator Curtis indicates a 40 vote scenario.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Senate
Curtis
Mnor
White Hove
Congress
Wheat ring hints influence on world supply claim
Sir Herbert Robson, chief wheat buyer for five years, told a royal commission that a six‑man control group over global wheat is only a belief. He warned that official government purchases could lift prices, while past U.S. cornners did not affect bread prices here.
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United Press
London
England
Herbert Robson
Aukland Geddes
Royal Commission
Philip Snowden
North America
Sir Herbert
America
Leiter
United States
Canada
Belgium
Holland
France
Germany
Italy
Speeder Arrested on North Seventh Street
Motorcycle officer arrested Joseph Ciucci Saturday night for speeding on North Seventh Street. He was fined $10 plus costs for speeding and warned to monitor his speed more closely in the future.
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Church
Joseph Ciucci
North Seventh Street
Cincci
Jong
Schoonmaker and His Fleet to Entertain at Elks Club
Cards announce a supper at the Elks Club on Thursday evening hosted by C. D. Schoonmaker and his fleet of schooners. The notice playfully warns Brother Bills to attend to enjoy Schoonie’s hospitality and their semi monthly gathering.
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Elks’ Club
C. D
Funeral Services For Mrs Pauline Steinke Thursday Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs Pauline Steinke who died yesterday will be held Thursday afternoon at two o clock from the home of her daughter Mrs W J Mast on Maplewood avenue. Rev Burmeister of Hinckley will officiate and interment will be at Fairview.
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Pauline Steinke
W. J. Mast
Maplewood Avenue
Burmeister
Hinckley
Fairview
Christmas Good Fellow drive seeks community aid in DeKalb
In DeKalb a Good Fellows movement aims to pack Christmas baskets with food and treats for needy families. Mrs S W Boardman leads, requesting donations of money or food by nine tomorrow morning, with support from Elks Kiwanis Woman's Club and St Marys Benefit Association.
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Christven
S. W. Boardman
Boardman
DeKalb
Puardman
Lonaiu
Elks Club
Kiwanis and Woman's Club
St. Mary's Benefit Association
Ormcations
Biks
Stresemann Asked to Form New German Ministry
Berlin December. President Eber asked Dr. Stresemann to attempt formation of a new ministry after the Nationalist party won the Reichstag elections. Stresemann, recently hospitalized, will decide this evening if he will form a cabinet amid opposition from moderates.
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Berlin
Germany
Eber
Stresemann
Marx
Stresemmann
Fireman Returns to Duty After Layoff
Lawrence Westerberg resumes duties at the station this week after several days away. He favors an injured hand from a finger game incident that led to a stump infection and required surgical treatment to resolve the pain.
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Lawrence Westerberg
Westerberg
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