Col William Mitchell Offered 10600 Job At Daily News
Washington telegraphs that Col William Mitchell, center of the aviation controversy, received a $10,600 yearly offer to join the editorial staff of the St Petersburg Daily News with a pledge of no censorship. Other reports note Admiral William S Simms backing Mitchell in his air policy fight and a Shenandoah court summons, while Congress debates reducing his five year suspension of rank and pay.
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Washington, D. C
William Mitchell
St. Petersburg Daily News
Mitchel
Richmond
Ind
Willam S. Simms
Mitchell
Admiral Simms
Col
Shenandoah Naval Court of Inquiry
Harry Leonard
Congressional
LaGuardia
New York
Frank Reid
Illinois
Reid
Codify the Statutes of This State Contemplated by Chicago Officials
A committee of 11 Chicago bankers merchants and lawyers from the Chicago Crime Commission advocates rewriting and codifying the Illinois civil and criminal code. They plan to appeal to the legislature for an official state commission to study revise and codify the statutes as emergency measures and long term reform.
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Chicago, Ill
Chicago Crime Commission
Auto Tops Had Place to Keep Booze Supply
Detroit officials of the Seldon Cab company were released on bond after being charged with conspiracy to violate the prohibition law through automobile tops fitted with concealed liquor compartments. Officials said a secret electric button controlled locks that opened spacious, cleverly concealed compartments built into the auto body used in a large liquor ring between Michigan and Ohio.
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Detroit
Mich
Seldon Cab Company
Liberty
Michigan
Ohio
Death of Mrs Gray Gray of Sterling After Short Illness
News comes of the death of Mrs. Gray widow of H. Gray of Sterling after a two week illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday from the Sterling home with relatives from the city attending. Mr Gray, a Civil War veteran, died about three years ago. Mrs Gray had visited here often and leaves many friends.
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Gray Gray
South First Street
H. Gray
Sterling
Princess Nina Zizianoff barred by visa rejection
In Paris on December 18 Princess Nina Zizianoff widow of a Russian officer was definitively refused a visa to settle in America after consultations with local officials and the American state department. Ogden Hammond of New Jersey was nominated by President Coolidge to be ambassador to Spain, with the nomination sent to the Senate for confirmation. Separate notes mention special shopping deals at East End Style Shop and Leslie's including silk hose towels and wool sweaters.
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Paris
France
Nina Zizianoff
America
American
State Department
New Jersey
Spain
Washington, D. C
Ogden Hammond
Coolidge
Senate
Good Fellows Need Help For DeKalb Yule Fund
Community appeal urges local donors to raise funds for Christmas baskets of food and toys for needy DeKalb families. Committee aims to deliver food and gifts to homes, with emphasis on fathers struggling to provide basics and children needing toys this season.
Shoot to Kill Orders Given Chicago Cops
Chicago police chief Collins urges officers to shoot to kill to halt gunmen. Mortality figures show 12 officers killed by criminals in 1924 with 33 gunmen dead. in the current year 12 officers slain and 23 gunmen killed by police. Police trained to fire first when engaging armed suspects in active crime or resisting arrest.
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Chicago
Collins
United Press
Bank Robbers Hit Small Town in Iowa Town Heist
Eight men robbed Cowes Iowa state bank seizing three hostages and wiring the bank. The night marshal was beaten and bound and the station agent forced to guide the gang while wires were cut. Ben Hubbell was struck as the gang attacked the switchboard and the telephone lines were severed before officers were alerted.
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Cowes
Ben Hubbell
Cold Wave Grips Vast Midwest Today
The middle west shivered under a Christmas cold spell with below normal temperatures except the far northwest. The Weather Bureau forecasts relief for most states, while the upper lake region faces a snow storm arriving Saturday night. Charles City Iowa was near the coldest at four below zero, with LaCrosse and Dubuque hitting zero and Madison also very cold.
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Chicago
Til
Middle West
Far Northwest
Weather Bureau
Middle West States
Upper Lake Region
Charies City
LaCroxuse
Dubuque Iown
Madison
Wis
Residents Protest Higher West Lincoln Paving Assessments
West Lincoln Highway and John Street residents ready to challenge city court approved paving assessments. Elks Club faces unexpected $500 hike from estimated 1,000 to about 1,500 dollars. Federal payment was not provided, shifting costs to local residents and the city through public benefit funds. Residents argue extra charges should be city borne, not levied on their streets.
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West Lincoln Highway
John Street
Elks’ Club
Postal Department
Elks’ Organization
Elks Organization
Matinee Party Tickets Arrive December 21 For City Youths
The Chromite corrects a misstatement about bank issued theatre party tickets. Patrons of First National Bank and First Trust Savings will receive tickets on and after Monday December 21. The event, a matinee for the city’s youngsters, will be Thursday December 31 at the DeKalb theatre with a planned program.
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First National Bank
Iad
First Trust & Savings Bank
Snnnal Almer
Vto Bank
DeKalb Theatre
Bandit Caught After Spectacular Chicago Holdup
Jules Portuguese, a notorious bandit, faced a long prison term in Chicago after stealing $300,000 in jewels from Arthur Silverbelt of a New York jewel house during a Christmas shop window spectacle. He was captured after a chase through the city. The report also mentions Christmas trees, wreaths, slippers, and seasonal sales from local merchants.
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Chicago
Jules Portuguese
Portuguese
Arthur Silverbelt
New York
College Students Donate Largest Christmas Meal Aid
College students and YMCA YWCA members coordinated a major Christmas donation totaling over Heema of Cyodl sant. The gifts, gathered by students at noon, will be packed and distributed early next week to needy city families, marking the largest single donation the Good Fellows eraister has received. Harvey Pierson, president of the college YMCA, notes the event as an annual charitable effort under YMCA and YWCA auspices.
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Coltege
Heema
Cyodl Sant
Y. M
Y. W. OC
DeKall
Harvey Pierson
College
College Team Travels to Chicago to Face Armour
The Armour quintet from Chicago travels to town to face the local college team tonight. An earlier win by Muirs over Wasin Junior College highlighted a strong season as Armour fields one of the era’s top northern state squads and the city follows with interest.
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Chicago
Armour
Malr
Iete
Chitas
Armour Tacheng
Collee Nest
Foreyllahle
Tonishi
Son Visits Ill Father in City Health News
August Anderson of this city, long in ill health, welcomed a surprise visit from his son Oscar and family of Chicago. The son serves in the police force there and has been with the force 11 years. Mr. Anderson is rapidly recovering. Rebekahs announce a 1 PM Sunday hall meeting to attend Sister Cheney's funeral.
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August Anderson
Terensiner
Mvn
Elwood
MSH
Oscar
Flower Store Holiday Display Invite at Lincoln Way
The Flower Store at 11 E Lincoln Way invites the public to view holiday flowers and decorations for gifts and festivity. Also promoting Christmas candy with Leslie's slogan Good candy at a low price.
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E. Lincoln Way
Leslie's
Fine Meeting at Castle Hall Last Evening
Knights of Pythias held a session at Castle Hall with avunye w members in attendance. The meeting featured routine business and a staff exemplification of mysterious work for a candidate. The year’s work was hailed as successful. Next meetings fall on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve with uncertain quorum. Installation of new officers likely on the second Thursday night in January.
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Knights of Pythias
Flinck&x
Cantata Immanuel to Be Sung at Congregational Church Sunday Night
Announcement says Christmas program at Congregational church includes morning and evening services. Rev YM Webster preaches a Christmas sermon, choir performs Christmas music. Cantata Immanuel by Golbie to be presented in evening. Program details to follow tomorrow.
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Congregational Church
Immanuel
Golbie
YM. Webster
Mou Coe
A Johnson Will Be Buried Here on Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. August Johnson of South Tenth street will be held Sunday afternoon after her death yesterday noon at 1 30 from the home and 2 at the Swedish Baptist church of which she was a longtime member Burial will be in Fairview cemetery The death is attributed to heart failure and she leaves many friends to mourn her passing
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A. Johnson
August Johnson
South Tenth Street
Irving
Swedish Baptist Church
Johnson
Ars
Fairview
Imourn
Lenroot Speaks for the World Court Today
Senator Irvine Lenroot of Wisconsin argues for American participation in the world court during the second day of debate on the Harding Hughes Coaldse proposal. The speech emphasizes American ideals motivating the tribunal.
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Lenroot
World Court
Washington, D. C
Irvine I. Lenroot
Wis
Harding-Hughes- Coaldse
Small Will to Fight Illinois Supreme Court Ruling
Governor Len Small plans a rehearing to challenge the Illinois supreme court decision ordering an accounting of about 1,000,600 dollars in interest allegedly withheld while State Treasurer. The case involves deposits in a fictitious bank and split profits from reloans and hinges on old testimony from a 1922 criminal trial.
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Len Small
Illinois Supreme Court
Carlstrom
Supreme Court
W. W. Duncan
Oscar E. Heard
Curtises
Alderman Injured as Boiler Valve Explodes at Meat Market
Alderman John Berglund of the fourth ward was confined to his home after burns to the face when a boiler valve at Olston and Norrby meat market exploded. He and other workers were near the boiler when steam escaped, with injuries not considered serious though a mask will be worn for several days. The accident occurred late last week.
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John Sergium
Olston & Norrby
Berglund
House to Pass Tax Bill Late in Afternoon
Washington announces the $325,000,000 tax reduction bill will pass today in the house with no important changes from the Senate committee proposal. The chamber met early to finish the matter and will send the bill to the senate after the holidays.
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House
Washington, D. C
Senate
and Means
iDefense Defense Witness Opens Long Trial in Galesburg
In Galesburg Illinois on December 18 defense witness Frank Hamblin of Rock Island testified in the trial of John Looney charged with the murder of William Gabel. Hamblin is expected to prove Looney was not near the scene when the shooting occurred as the state rests its case.
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Galesburg
Ill
Earthquake Shakes Redding California in December
A 1:05 a.m. earthquake struck Redding and nearby Shasta County towns, producing a muffled underground rumble that woke few residents. The brief tremor caused no widespread damage or fires, as observers noted only a single shock. Also listed are local ads for Fireside baskets and a Baptist bake sale at Smith's Market on Saturday December 19.
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California
Redding
Cal
Shasta County
Embargo on Milk Shipments Examined by Kane County Court
Health Commissioner Herman Bundesen seeks to enforce a city embargo on milk from tubercular cows into Chicago. Kane county herd owners obtained a temporary restraining order and the hearing on making it permanent began before Circuit Judge William J. Fulton in Geneva. C H Hornstein Chicago assistant corporation counsel argued against the injunction’s legality.
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Geneva
Til
Herman Bundesen
Chicago
Kane County
Bundesen
William J. Fulton
Sy Ore
C. H. Hornstein
Opening of DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank Draws Crowd
The DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank opened at nine with 2000+ visitors registered by four o clock. Floral tributes from banks and friends filled the lobby as officials and employees greeted patrons all day. The new building, described as modern, marks a step in DeKalb’s business district growth. K C Wright of A Moorman and Company attended to represent the builders.
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DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
DeKalb
Fourth Street Bank
K. C. Wright
A. Moorman and Company
St. Paul
Perry Back in Prison Today to Serve Term
Ira D. Perry Jr., son of a Chicago manufacturer, arrived at the southern Illinois state penitentiary in prison garb after surrendering in Springfield to Judge C H Jenkins. Convicted of murder in Chicago and given life for Joliet, he was paroled after three years, then a mandamus sought to force his return. He says police beat him before confession and he maintains innocence.
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Chicago
Ira D. Perry
Southern Illinois State Penitentiary
Perry
Auto
Springfield
C. H. Jenkins
Department of Public Welfare
Joliet
Supreme Court
Fire Marshal McEvoy Returns to Duty After Illness
Fire Marshal Mike McEvoy is recovering from a recent illness that kept him bedridden for several days. He has resumed duties around the fire station and shows lingering effects. He caught a cold while installing wires for the police department telephone system.
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Mike McEvoy
Police Department
Four children die in farm house fire near Holden
Four little Orcs perished and their mother and year old baby were perhaps fatally burned when the home of John J. Hoey burned in Dawson a mile south of Holden Massachusetts.
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Holden
Mass
John J. Hoey
Dawson
Here
Christmas Flower Orders From The Flower Store
Don’t wait. place your orders now for cut flowers including roses carnations violets sweet peas and more for Christmas day. The Flower Store phone 628. Teachers schools and churches should compare Christmas candy prices at Leslie’s before buying.
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Leslie’s
Two youths arrested in Sycamore over Secor pen theft
Two Omaha men, Tom McAuley 26 and Sam Ellis 23, were arrested in Sycamore after being linked to the Secor drug store fountain pen robbery. Officers say they were found with narcotics equipment and had visited three Sycamore drug stores seeking treatment for canker sores. Both are jailed in DeKalb pending further questioning to confirm if they entered the Secor store.
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Secor
Sycamore
Dana Gray
DeKalb
Oscar Carson
Tom McAuley
Sam Ellis
E. E. Crawford
DeKalb County
Omaha
Neb
Percy Hannon
DeKalb Theatre
Nebraska
Gray
Larson
William Mercer
Mr. Secor
Too Many Laws Main Trouble Says Senator
Senator George H. Moses of New Hampshire told the Cook County Real Estate board that the United States is being strangled by excessive legislation. He cited 59 000 new statutes in two years from Congress and state legislatures and noted that the 69th Congress had already produced 10 000 new pieces of legislation in just nine days.
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Chicago
Ill
United States
George H. Moses
New Hampshire
Cook County
Moses
Washington
Congress
Santa Claus Arrives in DeKalb Stores This Saturday
Children are invited to visit DeKalb stores in the business district tomorrow to meet Santa Claus who will deliver gifts on Christmas. Last year he handed out candy to youngsters and the event is expected to repeat. Also advertised are Christmas plants, Kodak items, and Spanish salted peanuts on sale at local shops.
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DeKalb
Santa Claus
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Kinlock
Yule Fund
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W. W. Wirtz
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Castle Hall
Marcelling
Mary Rowe
Fisk Ave
Will
Alderman
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Lenz
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