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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1923
Page
1
Mrs Doane succumbs after a medical event at Kalb hom e. The obituary notes DeKalb ties and mentions her daughter Mrs JK Witlerth and kin in DeKalb and De Reb. Funeral plans indicate services at Mel’s Cemetery with arrangements by DeKalt Congregations.
Seagrave officials report the city fire department will start remodeling the fire truck next Monday. The job involves modifying the apparatus to add updated receivers and equipment, with a similar refurbishment in Virginia nearing completion by week’s end.
Reports from Chicago cite Mary Sehower as a confidante to missing Keretz. Residents believed Keretz fled to New York City seeking safety amid a national search.
A St Louis bank shut its doors early today amid financial stress. Bank officials cited liquidity concerns and indicated plans to close for a brief period while a state regulator reviews the situation. Susie Can, named director, acknowledged ongoing audits and potential leadership changes.
A strong earthquake struck near Neeties and Arinameza causing heavy casualties and widespread business disruption in Oputa. Reports describe tremors damaging rivers and infrastructure, with casualties feared and assets damaged across the region.
In the Senate and House leaders push proposals from late President Mardine and endorse by President Coolhire. The Interstate Commerce Committee plans hearings on amended Exchange and immigration laws while prospects for volettes and other bills remain uncertain in a presidential year.
Vague OCR notes describe a safety first run by the fire department last night to a Cot Jon Ave establishment. The report mentions a fire crew arrival near a listed home and a time reference, but details are unclear and names or locations are partially unreadable.
Mayor Kingsley returned from a multi day journey to Kansas and DeKalb, reporting a successful trip and goodwill. A funeral service in Geneva drew attendees for the late Frank Contes, whose death followed lingering illness. The report notes weather and travel delays affected other events and a theft loss of 25,000 dollars.
Report mentions confident Kovitomon in a victory over rebels near Mexico City and Guadalahire, with volunteers organizing for a march on the capital. It notes street car and road damage from storms, weather hazards for drivers, and local events including a Christmas concert broadcast from Marshalltown and a bake sale at Deane's. Tom Mix Sun screening and a Princess Playhouse showing are listed along with community notices.
DW Whitten, district director of the Ute of Mingia, says Rochelle may not host the district tournament this year. He notes Rochelle voters and campaigners push for a new high school site while Rockford remains unlikely as a venue.
Announcement states two programs next week at First Lutheran Church. The first Sunday evening 7 30 features a choir concert with orchestral and vocal pieces and a pastor led invocation. The Thursday December 27 Sunday school program also begins at 7 30 and presents songs recitations and group performances by multiple class groups.
Special Christmas dinner headline notes Tommy Mix and horse Tony in Mile a Minute Romeo. Doors close at 10 tonight with last orders for Christmas, store hours changed for the holiday.
The Masque of Pandora selections will be broadcast from Rockford station WLAB and from Joslyn Auto on Friday evening. The masque is set for December 2 and 29 by the Mystic Shrine in Tebala temple. W. C. Rath of the Tebala temple arranged seating for Freeport Masonic orders and others, with a Freeport delegation attending December 28.
Two men and a woman were arrested on December 21 in Chicago area for forging railroad pay checks totaling $100000. Police say detectives believe they are part of an expert forger ring. details of how the checks were obtained were not released.
The reparations commission in Paris on December 21 unanimously invited Charles Dawes former US banker to head the committee of experts examining Germany capacity to pay. The move aims to boost American participation and please the United States while a separate report on Germany's food supply is requested from the Berlin guarantees committee.
DeForest Radio receiving line moves to DeKalb via Clark Orchestra Roll company of 125 South Second Street Jersey City N K now a DeKalb agent. Clark Orchestra Roll, run by seasoned radio men, will service enthusiasts and support do it yourself builders with DeForest parts. The agency promises long distance reception and strong selectivity, claiming capabilities of 3000 miles or more.
The Leviathan, world’s largest passenger liner, ran aground off Robbins Reef in upper New York Bay while entering from Southampton with a large Christmas passenger list including John J. McCraw. Tugboats worked to refloat as crowds gathered at Staten Island ferries.
In New York City Bishop William T. Manning urged a Christmas season halt to denominational dispute in the Protestant Episcopal Church while reaffirming fundamental beliefs including the virgin birth. A public doctrinal clash intensified as Dr. Charles Francis Potter and Dr. John R. Stratton debated modernist versus fundamentalist views, with Potter’s side winning a judges’ decision.
Last evening the Elks club served a dinner described as one of the best by any committee. A truck breakdown delayed milk and cream delivery but hot meals reached the main dining room by five past seven. The Barth City quartet performed to appreciative guests.
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