Greece could become a republic as king leaves country
United Press reports King George of Greece will depart Greece after the army and navy committee demanded abdication. Col Plastiras, head of the military government, arranged for the king to sail to Constanza aboard his yacht by Wednesday. Elections gave Republicans gains and calls for abdication grew stronger.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
George
Greece
National Assembly
Paris
France
Athens
Fournier Agen
Jay
George of I
Tatoiou
Army
Tatolou
Plastiras
King George
Constanza
Venizelos
Abesp
Banglesee
Plastiiag
State College Erects Annual Christmas Tree on Campus
Prof F K Balthis shapes a modest yet beautiful Christmas tree on the college lot at College avenue and the Lincoln Highway. Students from Normal training school trim the tree while physics students, guided by Prof Frank Phipps, handle the electrical work. The tree is lit several days before Christmas and stays lit through New Year. Mary Pickford stars in Rosita at Princess Playhouse tonight.
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State College
F. K. Balthis
State Teachers College
College Avenue
Lincoln Highway
Frank Phipps
Students and Faculty Food Drive For DeKalb Poor
Students and faculty at the state college will donate food to the DeKalb charity system. Tomorrow, each person brings canned goods to the assembly room for distribution to the needy. The drive is led by the college Y M C A with the Good Fellows group reviving the tag gift for donors.
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United Charities Organization
DeKalb
State College
Complaint Over Switch Engine Smokes Up Wash Lines
The North Western railroad faced a police complaint after Chief James Sent told of action needed on the switch engine. The engine reportedly ran down on Spring Valley tracks east of Evans avenue in the forenoon and again in the afternoon, while a resident complained her washing was spoiled by the heavy black smoke from the idle locomotive.
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North Western Railroad
James
Spring Valley
Evans Avenue
DeKalb High School Senior Rings On Display
Green gold class rings with an artistic design feature the year 1924 on each side. Senior students yesterday displayed the graduation symbols, which present a striking appearance.
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DeKalb High School
Finley to Speak Here at Rotary Meeting Tomorrow
An open Rotary meeting tomorrow will feature W. T. Finley, president of the Chicago and North Western railroad, speaking at noon. Accompanying Mr Finley will be Marvin Ugughitt and A C Johnson, both vice presidents in charge of operations. Reservations are due tonight by phone 109 or 188. The Dekalb Rotary club members and luncheon attendees expect an exceptional talk from the rail leader.
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Rotary Club
W. T. Finley
North Western Railroad
Marvin Ugughitt
A. C. Johnson
Dekalb
Wo TL Finley
Chicago & North Western Railroad
Finley
Hotel Owner Killed in Gun Battle With Mob in Duncan
Albert Berch a 45 year old hotel owner died and Robert Jernigan a porter was wounded in a mob shootout last night. The mob urged Berch to quit his business while an anonymous warning had reached Jernigan to leave town. Mary Parker in Rosita plays at Princess tonight with final showings at 7:30 and 9:15. Mabel Normand in Mickey showcases at the Princess for one day only on Wednesday.
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Yessey Ortress
Duncan
Okio
Dee
Albert Berch
Robert Jernigan
Necro Porter
Berch
Jernigan
Mary Rkford
Princess Playhouse
King of Swindlers Koretz Charged in $32,500 Scam
United Press reports Chicago officials announce Leo Koretz, famed swindler nicknamed King of Swindlers, faces indictment for obtaining 32500 from San Richman via a confidence scheme tied to the Thai River Trust. Investigators say the scope of his fraud may reach millions as more victims across the nation emerge. A letter from a confidant praising Koretz’s abilities was read to the States Attorney, who warned of further signed communications and possible extradition if he fled.
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Ity United Press
Chicare
Leo Koretz
Liehier
Robert E. Crowelt
Leo Keretz
Fetter
Koretz
San Richman
Chicago
Tul
Dee
Koret
Thai River Trust
Panama
Wehey
States Attorney's
Koreto
Crean
Sala Anerbhach
Atte
Anerhieh
DeKalb Pastor Helps At Paw Paw Church Services
Rev. E A Gilmore of DeKalb assisted in services at the Bay ist church in Paw Paw last Sunday after completion of chapel additions and furnace installation. Rev. Waller leads the church. Rev. Glitiere spoke at the morning service and union evening services featured talks by pastors from both churches and an orchestra concert from the Methodist church. Attendees included people from DeKalb and Aurora and the event was praised as highly engaging.
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Metodist
Cave
DeKalb
Aurora
Debating Prospects for Cornell at Mount Vernon and Beyond
Preliminary tryouts select twenty candidates for varsity debate at Mount Vernon Iowa, with Harold Knits and Russell Lemley among top picks. Triangular debates scheduled March 7 at Lincoln and Mt Vernon, then April 4 at Indianapolis. Cornell's coach Ralph Himstead noted strong team history and public speaking emphasis amid solid Midwest performance.
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Mount Vernon
Iowa
Wee A
Harold Knits
Tama
Lincoln
Nebraska
Nebraska Wesleyan
Cornell
Mt Vernon
Iowa State
Indianapolis
Indiana
Boller
Beloit
Middel West
Italph Himstead
Corell
Four Chicago Men Indicted by Grand Jury Report
Four Chicago men including Percy R. Coffin former head of the site tax commission and Edward G. Keller Sr a former city real estate expert were indicted by a grand jury. The action stems from a 1921 graft probe alleging bribery malfeasance and public waste.
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CNICH@O
Vy Seen
Ekepeer Crv
Letmegis
Ollie
City of Mess
Percy R. Coffin
Site Tax Commission
Michael J. Paherty
Aat of
Mayo Thompsons
Arthur S. Meingold
Frank HH
Mesvow
Edward G. Keller
Arthu Uchicham
Helle
Relative of DeKalb Woman Is Improved
Word has been received from the shedside of Mrs. Emma Knecht that though her condition has been perilous for several days there is slight improvement today. Mrs. Knecht was injured in a railroad accident several weeks ago and pneumonia later developed, making her illness grave. Friends of the family are saddened by her serious condition.
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Emma Knecht
W. J. Snyder
Knecht
Carriers Seek Wage Increase Amid Postal Service Debate
A DeKalb meeting of city and rural carriers plus clerks urged Congress to raise postal wages. An editorial in Collier's Weekly cites underpayment and calls for higher postage or broader raises to reflect service. The measure could affect 14 DeKalb post office workers if passed. Mayor Kingsley heads to Kansas City on business. Northwestern railway officials will dine with Rotary Club at Innovation Grill, 12:30.
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Stenday
Collier's Weekly
Congress
Dixon
DeKalb
Collier's
Sam
Con
Hotel Fire Claims Lives in Houston Blaze
Houston reports Capitol Hotel fire in the business district. Three bodies recovered, total seven buildings burned, damage around 300000 dollars. Several guests jumped to nets or the street. patrolman Friday and night clerk James Davis aided evacuees. Davis severely burned. sixteen people unaccounted.
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United Press
Houston
Texas
Capitol Hotel
O. O. Friday
James Davis
Davis
Capital Hotel
Verdict Cleared Rail Disaster Fatalities Forsyth Crossing
Coroner George M Blood of Chautauqua county returns verdict on the wreck of the 20th Century Limited at Forsyth Crossing New York. No one held criminally responsible for nine deaths and many injuries. Recommendations urge immediate viaduct or subway construction and a 24 hour railroad watchman service until completion.
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Ty United Press
Fredonia
N. Y
George M. Blood
Chautauqua County
Forsyth Crossing
Speedster in Buick Captured After High Speed Run
Royce Hunnicut of Chicago, 17, is in custody in Sterling after a Buick, allegedly stolen from J. P. Daur of 2815 Lake Street, Chicago, was found in police possession. He was arrested Friday at 9 p m on Avenue G by Officer George Jooding and Chief Whitely of Rock Falls. A 38 caliber revolver warned to be in his possession was located under the car seat. Chicago authorities were notified and he will be held for arrival of Chicago officials.
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Poice
Sterling Gazette
Royce Hunnicut
Chicago
J. P. Daur
Lake Street
Hunnicut
Avenue G
George Jooding
Whitley
Rock Falls
Rebels Circle Mexico City as De La Huerta Rebels Claim Gains
United press dispatches report Adolfo De La Huerta's rebels forming a ring around Mexico City. They claim captures at Cuautla, Tlaxacatla, Iguala, and Santa Lucretia, while Puebla is said to have fallen under federals in a prearranged surrender. Obregonists forecast a swift end to the rebellion with a general presidential-directed assault.
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Unitea Arese
Vera Crim
Mexico
Adolfo de la Huerta
Mexico City
Guadeloupe Sanchez
Cuautla
Tlaxacatla
de la
Santa Lucretia
Puebla
Nine Killed an Hour in Preventable Mishaps
Richard E. Kropf supreme regent of the Royal Arcanum told fraternal insurance executives in Chicago that nine persons per hour die from preventable accidents in the United States. He cited the need for a safety first campaign and noted plans for a broad revival of safety education drives by fraternal organizations.
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United Press
Chicago
United States
Richard E. Kropf
Royal Arcanum
Dixon Man Able to Leave the Hospital Now
George Nettz, injured with George Burch in a Lincoln Sedan crash near Rochelle, has recovered enough to leave the hospital for a short time. Burch remains hospitalized in Rochelle. Nettz recently visited DeKalb to assist the DeKalb lodge of BPOE Ellis on a lodge event at The Chronicle building.
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Dixon
George Nettz
George Burch
Rochelle
Burch
Mr. Nettz
DeKalb
B. P. O. Ellis
Chronicle
Harley Roland Discharged From Glidden Hospital Homeward
Harley Roland, once seriously ill at Glidden hospital for weeks, has recovered enough to leave the hospital. He was taken home by city ambulance to a Cortland area residence and is reported to be improving.
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Harley Roland
Glidden Hospital
City Ambulance
Cortland
Party for Children at Steel Company Holds Annual Program
Arrangements are complete for the steel company's annual children's party in the Welfare Building Assembly Hall Friday at 4 pm. Santa will distribute gifts to over 700 children under 12, with music by Maude Nicholson and Ebba Hijerstedt. Christmas baskets will also be prepared for shut ins and sick employees, with several hundred baskets expected next Monday.
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Steel Company
Santa Claus
Maude Nicholson
Ebba Hijerstedt
The
Hughes reject talks with Russia on relations
Washington reports Secretary of State Hughes said there is no reason for negotiations with Russia at this time. He stated the American government will not barter its principles and urged Russia to restore confiscated property or provide compensation. No conference is required to fulfill obligations. relations hinge on Russia meeting conditions.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Hughes
Tochitcherin
United States
Russia
Coglidge
Congress
Moscow
Reval
Lonsul
White House
Coolidge
State Department
Carnival at High School Seeks Queen and Night of Fun
Carnival plans at the high school for next Friday night promise a revival of campus entertainments. The event will crown the school queen chosen by secret ballot, and feature a menagerie of wild and created animals, acrobats, a Negro minstrel show, and water stunts around the swimming pool.
Roy Talbot Arrives in DeKalb With Family on Leave
Roy Talbot and his wife with two children and a nurse reached DeKalb this morning after a delayed trip from Swatow China on a year long leave from his duties with the Chinese government. He serves as commissioner of customs at Swatow and will narrate the city’s quake experiences in a future Chronicle story. The family has rented 223 West Locust Street for most of the vacation. See It Tonight Rosita Mary Pickford’s film plays at the Princess.
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Roy Talbot
DeKalb
Swatow
China
Talbot
Yokohama
California
Talbots
Thhen
West Locust Street
Mr. Talbot
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