Fires destroy Malta supervisor Berg home and nearby farm
Sparks from a chimney started a blaze that gutted Supervisor O T Berg’s stylish Malta farm home and threatened nearby structures. About $8,000 damage estimated, with 200 volunteers plus DeKalb firefighters aiding. A second fire at Chauncey Broughton’s DeKalb farm caused $500 to $600 damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.T. D. Berg
Malta
Chauncey Broughton
DeKalb
McEvoy
Berg
Berg Farm. Mr. Berg
Berg Farm
Will Wall
Will Kaesser
DeKalb Department
Records to be broken this Christmas season forecast
City merchants predict a record Christmas with sales likely higher than last year and perhaps all previous holiday periods. Buyers report heavy stock pre bought, heavy layaway activity, waiting orders piling up, and frequent Chicago trips to fill shortages as favorable weather boosts optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wanted hides and advance flower orders from local stores
Notice seeks horse hides beef hides muskrat mink and skunk with high prices offered. Contacts DeKalb Tron and Foal Co at Seventh and Oak Streets. Also requests advance orders for cut flowers and potted plants from Bt Flower Store at 311 East Lincoln Highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb Tron and Foal Co
Oak Sts
Lincoln Highway
New York Dr Norris Issues Ten Drinking Rules
Chief medical examiner Dr Charles Norris of New York issues ten rules for safe Christmas drinking. He urges not to drink promiscuously or too much, avoid fast drinking or mixing drinks, distrust bootleggers, sip water between drinks, eat mustard if sick, call a doctor if worse, avoid driving, drink at home, and skip moonshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.R
Charles Norris
New York City
Val
Navy chief asserts safety devices on submarines adequate
Secretary Wilbur defended the navy department against criticism over submarine safety after the S4 disaster. In a United Press exclusive he said officers have implemented all practical precautions, though he would not discuss charges pending the board report. He noted submarines have grown larger and safety must fit military use and crew training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Navy Department
Wilbur
Board of Inquiry
River Floods Hit Lewistown Banner District Deluge
In Fulton county the Banner draining district farms face a slim harvest as an Illinois river flood swamps thousands of acres. An earlier dike breach and an upstream ice jam overwhelmed state levee work, leaving fields unplanted after last spring’s inundation. The Flower Store advertises evergreen grave blankets at 311 E Lincoln Highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
U.R
Fulton County
Illinois River
Banner District
Lincoln Highway
Christmas Seal Appeal for Health in Illinois
The 1927 Christmas Seal message urges support to fight tuberculosis in Illinois. A telegram notes $150000 is needed in Downstate Illinois to advance the tuberculosis campaign, with the appeal signed by the Illinois Tuberculosis and Public Health Association. The seal promises good health for children and asks donors to restore the color to sick cheeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Tlinois
Timois
No Hope for Crew of Sub S-4
Divers failed to elicit any response from the submerged S-4 as air continued to be pumped into the torpedo room. Admiral Brumby announced there was no life detected among six men trapped since the collision with the destroyer Paulding. The salvage effort proceeded with improved conditions and constant Washington updates.
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Bulletin
Washington
Admiral Drumby
Navy Department
Brumby
Provincetown
Mass
R. H. Brumby
Theorpedo
Paulding
Charleston Navy Yard
Boston
Provincetown Harbor
George Clark
NEA Service
DeKalb Daily Chronicle
Illinois Has Smart Tax Cut for Yale Gift
The Illinois state tax board cut the rate by five cents amid a declared healthy state treasury and unexpended balances. Governor Small Auditor Oscar Nelson and State Treasurer Garret Kinney stated the 5 cent reduction translates to a 60 cent rate on the 1926 basis, offset by a new 1 cent blind relief levy, with rates designed to meet needs and maintain a working balance considering other receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
U.R
State Tax Board
Small
Oscar Nelson
Garret Kinney
General Assembly
State Route Bids Opened For 1928 Road Build
Dispatches from the Division of Highways at Springfield report low bids on Route 64 sections in Kane and DeKalb counties totaling about 452 988 dollars. If let, the cement highway between Sycamore and St Charles will reach Chicago via Route 64 next year. Officials in Sycamore anticipate construction and paving in early 1928 after talks with the governor and highway division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Highways
Springfield
Sycamore
St. Charles
Kane County
Trumpeter & Sons
Peru
Charles Gietz & Son
Elgin
DeKalb
Kane Counties
Masonity
Iowa
Chicago
Highways Department
East State Street
Thief Steals Packages From an Elburn Auto
Herbert Anderson of Elburn reported the loss of several Christmas packages from his automobile on North Second Street. After buying gifts worth about 25 dollars, he left them in the car and found them stolen upon returning. Police could not locate the thief. Special ad: three fine assortments at 60e The 1.00 and waxed flowers bouquet promotion at Delia Shoppe, 211 E Locust St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Anderson
Elburn
Anderson
North Second Street
Delia Shoppe
E. Locust St
ST Seaoa
Lundberg’s
Silverman's
Booze Resort Owner Shot in Chicago Nighttime Killing
Frank Noonan, 54, owner of the Subway Inn beer resort on Chicago's west side, was shot dead late last night. Police fear it may be another entry in Chicago's ongoing beer war as Loftus, a Remington police character, was found dead yesterday morning. The incident follows a pattern of violence amid pre Christmas shopping and local crime.
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Chicago
U.P
Frank Noonan
Subway Inn
West Side
James Loftus
Remington
John C. Killian
Loftus
Train held up scare prompts riot gun alert
Freeport December 22 Six railroad officers armed with riot guns rode the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Southwestern Limited after Freeport officials found the signal system tempered and tipped off to a potential hold up near here No robbery occurred and no one injured
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Southwestern Limited
Precaution Urged by DeKalb Fire Chief for Christmas Decor
Fire Chief M H McEvoy urges residents to avoid dry indoor trees decorations candy and cotton as fire risks rise with candles. Volunteers pack food and toys for 50 to 60 DeKalb families, delivered tomorrow by Boy Scouts, with support from Good Fellows gathers donations and high school YWCA girls.
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M. H. McEvoy
DeKalb
5. W. Boardman
Chamber of Commerce
DeKalb Boy Scouts
Lst
Chronicle
E. BE. Embree
Lund
E. F. Shellaberger
Good Fellows
Shellaberger
Snow May Come by Christmas Over Mid West
Chicago reports unsettled weather with a chance of snow flurries in the next 12 to 36 hours as forecaster C A Donnel of the U S Weather Bureau notes a disturbance over the southwest that could bring a white Christmas to the middlewest. Today marked the shortest day of the year and the official start of winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.k
C. A. Donnel
U. S. Weather Bureau
Middlewest
Donner
Injured in Auto Accident When Steering Gear Fails
Mrs. J Arthur Smith was injured yesterday afternoon when the steering apparatus of her car broke causing the vehicle to swerve. She suffered a serious cut about the nose and faces several days of inconvenience. The driver, though hurt, was not seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Arthur Sm
Safety First Call Answered at Peacock Home
Fire department responded to the Scott Peacock residence on Haish boulevard this afternoon over a stove suspected to spark a blaze. The safety call was resolved quickly with no long truck deployment, indicating a near miss rather than a fire. Christmas flowers and plants are advertised, including Heather Poinsettias Cyclamen and more in the seasonal display.
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Peacock Home
Scott Peacock
Haish Boulevard
Coroner in Franklin County Pleads Guilty in Booze Case
Benton Illinois December 22 Joe Hill Franklin county coroner pleaded guilty to possessing liquor at arrest December 13. He was fined 200 dollars plus costs. Patrolman Kimmel testified, claiming a bottle was broken during the arrest and some liquor was moppped up as evidence.
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Benton
Joe Hill
Franklin County
Hill
Kimmel
Suspect Held in Murder of Dubuque Beer Runners
Dubuque and Illinois authorities continue a manhunt in the murder of Claude Tiberghten and Ray McGrath, two beer runners, shot near Galena. Frank Macgino, a Dubuque fruit dealer, was arrested and held in Galena jail after a six hour interrogation and transfer from Dubuque County Sheriff Kennedy.
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Dubuque
Galena
Til
Towa
Illinois
Claude Tiberghten
Ray
Pec) McGrath
Frank Macgino
Frank Kennedy
Dubuque County
Freeport
Macgine
New Leader Chenette Named DeKalb Band Director
Edward Chenette, heralded as a top Midwest and national band director, becomes head of DeKalb city band and affiliated grade and high school bands, succeeding J W Jeffers who moved to Texas and California. Chenette, long a DeKalb resident, directed the Illinois Legion band in Paris and is noted as a composer and Who's Who figure.
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Edward Chenette
Middle West
United States
DeKalb City
Chenette
J. W. Jeffers
DeKalb
Texas
Long Beach
Calif
Nore
Jeffers
Illinois State American Legion
Illinois
American Legion
Paris
Clinton
Tulinoia
Illinois Legion Band
Jeffer
Lee Resident Reports Pocketbook Loss Near College Avenue
Olaf Munson of Lee told police early this morning that he lost his pocketbook during the busy Christmas shopping week. He phoned at about one o'clock to report the loss near College Avenue. Police searched the area but did not recover the pocketbook or money it contained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Olaf Munson
Munson
College Avenue
Former Pastor Visits On Business Trip
Rev. F. M. Webster, former pastor of the Congregational Church, was in the city today on business and expressed pleasure with his new pastorate arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Webster
The
Congregational Church
Webster
Hickman in Seattle as manhunt extends to Pacific Northwest
Seattle police mobilize the entire force and patrol the city as they pursue Edward Hickman the suspected killer known as the fox who fled Los Angeles. A man matching Hickman's description bought clothes with a $20 note matching the Parker ransom money. Detectives sweep hotels and lodgings while officers watch the Canada border for a possible escape route.
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Seattle
Edward Hickman
Los Angeles
Pacific Northwest
the Fox
Marian Parker
Hickman
Northwest
Perry Parker
Ralph Olmstead
United Press
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Search For Girl
Oregon
C. T. D. Berg
Yale
Silverman's Dry Store
Good Fellows Fundef
Knight Templars
Olsten & Norrby
C. B. Oblander
C. E. Smith
Frank Fuller
Bryan Dackman
Mid West
Mexico
Republic
Lindbergh
Capital
Evangeline Lindbergh
Colonel Charles
Mexico City
Casino Tampiqueno
Evangeline
Charles A. Lindbergh
Flower Store
East
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