Government debt policy debated by Treasury official
Public discussion centers on revenue measures and government bonds. Secretary of the Treasury is urged to analyze proposals for a wartime revenue plan, including war savings certificates and victory bonds, to fund government needs without harming wartime credit. The debate weighs freeing revenue and potential German credit implications.
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Dettest
Washagton
Treasury
Ind
Heusen
Germany
Samea
Ite
Adlte
Rancelie
Senior Hold First Place at High School
The senior team leads the high school standings as juniors and sophomores trail. Players from multiple classes report strong play in conference games while anticipation builds for upcoming matches and possible title outcomes.
Unclear OCR Gesture Leaves Readers Guessing Story Source
Fragmentary text shows garbled names and events with references to authorities and a possible robbery. Core facts are unreadable, leaving readers unsure which story is correct. No clear dates, places, or identities can be confirmed from the readable lines.
Donations to the American Legion Christmas Fund
A dated list of donations to the American Legion Christmas Fund for wounded and disabled soldiers totaling 218.00 from various organizations and individuals including the Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows Woman's Auxiliary and local banks and companies. The record names several groups and contributors with small monetary gifts.
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Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellows
Municipal groups vow to oppose gas rate hike
Seven cities including Serine and Dixon plan joint action against a proposed price increase by Milness Northern utilities. They will hire Odegard of Madsen Wisconsin as an expert to audit production costs and overhead against current bills and present a united case to the state utilities commission.
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Serine and
Dixon
DeKalb
Sycamore
Belvidere
Genesen
Milness Northerntities
Siince
Odegard
Madsen
Wisconsin
Eppineer
Te Mines Northern Unities
Ube
Gori
Eorhit
Baetineer Odecard
Clara Smith Hamon in Custody Over Ardmore Murder Case
Clara Smith Hamon is held on charges of shooting oil magnate Jake Hamon and awaits arraignment in Ardmore. She arrived from Chihuahua and was secured at the border by U S officials before transfer to Ardmore. Bond set at 1060 with defense funds expected as residents plan to aid her case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abu
Clara Smith Hamon
Mathers
Clare Smith Hamon
Hamon
Ardmere
Christmas tree program at DeKalb mills a record turnout
The first annual Christmas tree by American Steel & Wire Co. for DeKalb mills employees and families drew about 1,200 people to Vassar Swiss auditorium. Santa handed out candy, bands performed, and a grand tree with a sleigh and reindeer stood ready as the program featured school choirs, a steel mill quartet, and an orchestral selection.
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American Steel & Wire Co
DeKalb Mills
Vassar Swiss
Steel*mills
Es Company
Maud Nicholson
Steel Mill
Santa Claus
America
Santa
Saint Nick
Mary Morrissey
Ed Duncan
Chronicle
Whitgrove
Berseheid
Freeport and Belvidere in school break
Belvidere basketball team agreed to break with Freeport after a controversial game where Belvidere claimed to win half of gate receipts. Freeport coach questioned inviting them back, notingSuch clashes have occurred in the conference and affected scheduling.
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Freeport and
Belvidere
Poor Families Here Will Be Taken Care Of
The city supervisor Jarboe reports that the number of families needing aid for Christmas is about the same as last year. Although the caseload is not large, some families have suffered illness and deserve aid, which will be provided as in the past.
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Jarboe
Auto Crash Injures Two Women in Sycamore Crossing
Mrs L H Kennedy and Mrs Bemish both of Sycamore suffered injuries when their auto was struck by a Kalb Sycamore line car yesterday morning. Kennedy was seriously hurt but expected to recover quickly. The collision was among the worst at that crossing in years. Miss Hazel Wiswall returns from Cleveland, Ohio, for the holidays.
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L. H. Kennedy
Mre Bemish
Sycamore
Hazel Wiswall
Cleveland
Ohio
Delay Planned to Lose Tariff Bill in Senate
Democratic senators planned to delay the emergency tariff bill until it is lost among necessary appropriation bills. The bill was pushed through the House last night by western and southern members and goes to the Senate today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
The Gilded Dream Tonight at Carmel Myers Theater
Tonight Carmel Myers stars in The Gilded Dream with Pathe News shown. Prices listed 25 cents adults plus 2 cents tax total 28 cents. Children 15 cents plus 2 cents tax total 17 cents.
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Carmel Myers
Pathe News
Foundation for Clock Put in Place Yesterday
The foundation for the ex service men memorial clock was finished yesterday afternoon. The hole was filled with concrete and covered to harden the base. The foundation is heavy and will withstand many bumps. The clock will arrive soon and construction will begin.
Funeral of Aviator Will Be Held Monday
In Momence Illinois on December 23 Pat O Brien, once an American aviator, died by suicide after his wife refused to return to him. His funeral is planned for Monday. The obituary notes a career spanning six wars and service with two branches.
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Oy Lowtedressi Momence
Pat O Brien
War Again in Italy War Again in Italy
Italian forces tighten blockade of Fiume as D Annunzio defies orders and proclaims war. Fighting reported near Fiume with two deaths ten miles away. Italian destroyers shell garrisons while Milan dispatches allege a plan to desert Fiume and trigger rebellion to overthrow the government.
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United Press
Rome
Italy
Adriatic
Legionarres
Fiume
Caviglia
D'Annunzio
Zara
London
Eng
Milan
Dalmatia
Missouri bill seeks death penalty for major robberies
Representative elect M A O Donnell from Jackson County said a bill will be drafted to punish bank robbery highway robbery and burglary offenses with death. He argued the extreme penalty would deter criminals and apply even in normal times.
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Kansas City
Missouri
M. A. O'Donnell
Jackson County
O'Donnell
Christmas Vacation Brings Local Teachers Home for Reunion
School teachers and students are home for Christmas vacation. Local teachers returning from other cities reunite with former classmates, many not seen since high school. Most stay home until after New Year.
Conference at Brussels adjourns after final session
Allied delegates in Brussels conclude a final session of the financial conference on December 23 to review reparations progress. The conference will reconvene on January 10. A German delegate suggested four billion marks of confiscated U S property could be used as credits if released.
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United Press
Brussels
Belgium
Financial Conference
United States
Yanks On Rhine to Hold Big Electrically Lit Christmas Tree
Coblenz Germany December 23 American troops in the Rhine area will celebrate Christmas with a large electrically lighted Christmas tree. The tree was drafted in by artillery horses and electricians are wiring it. The Red Cross has prepared gifts for all children in the territory and a Christmas concert by the military band is planned.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Calder
New York
Senate Today
Senate Committee On Reconstruction and Production
Department of Commerce
Coblenz
Germany
The
Rhine
Red Cross
Kidnapping Charge Withdrawn Amid Chicago Testimony
The report notes the kidnapping charge against a girl was withdrawn after Miss Bernice Antoine testified she was infatuated with Louis Briglio and that she and her mother visited his Chicago home. Mr and Mrs Dwan of Evanston and Mr and Mrs Esterdar of Chicago were guests at Briglio home during holidays. Briglio fined $25 for assault and battery and paid it.
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Cpop
Bernice Antoine
Louis Briglio
Chicago
John J. Dwan
Evanston
Esterdar
Hanger
Briglio
Chas. Stegmeir
Antoine
Old Resident Stolberg Dies After Brief Illness
Anton Stolberg, longtime DeKalb resident for 20 years, died last night at his home corner Ninth and Prospect after a brief illness. Born in Germany August 24, 1834, he emigrated to Canada then moved to DeKalb. Survived by daughter Mrs Louise Cruise. wife Bertha Sass preceded him 17 years ago. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM from his home.
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Anton Stolberg
DeKalb
Ninth
Prospect Streets
Germany
Ontario
Canada
Bertha Sass
DeKalb County
Malta
One of Oldest Women in State is Dead
Mrs Anna Nickerson aged 104 years and 10 months died at Ottawa poor farm after a fractured hip from a fall the day before Thanksgiving. A longtime resident she had lived at the poor farm for nineteen years and left living relatives.
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United Press
Joliet, T
Anna Nickerson
Ilinois
Ottawa
Ickerson
Harding to Confer With Leaders in Washington Sessions
President Harding will meet with Fred Upham of Chicago Republican national treasurer and Myron T. Herrick former ambassador to France, as well as Harry M. Dougherty of Ohio. Cabinet personnel were expected to be a primary topic in the discussions in Washington.
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United Press
Marion
Ohio
Fred Upham
Chicago
Republican
Myron T. Herrick
France
Harry M. Dougherty
City Board to Flood Everett Playground for Skating
The board of education unanimously approved funding to flood the Everett playground for a skating pond as soon as weather allows. The mayor and city officials will supply the water, creating a new public skating area for residents while the Normal pond cannot accommodate sufficient space this winter.
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Board of Education
Everett
de Kalb
Texans Lynch White Man Who Killed Police
White man Tom Vickery who shot Policeman Coach Mon day night was lynched by 25 masked men after overpowering a jailer. He was dragged from jail and hanged from a tree limb near the courthouse, with shots fired as the crowd dispersed. Vickery had just killed the officer at a garage while under bond for a prior killing.
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United Priam
Ft. Worth
Texas
Bec
Tom Vickery
White
Vickery
Court House
Couch
Vicery
John Little
Christmas Church Services From DeKalb Ahead of Dawn
Multiple DeKalb churches plan early Christmas morning services with special music and sermons. Methodist led by Epworth League at 7 am with Rev. Evans speaking. First Lutheran at 5 30 am with Rev. Fairlund and choir. Congregational plans Sunday programs and a children’s party with a Christmas tree. Mission Swedish Evangelical program also features 5 30 am service and morning and evening programs with choirs, readings, and solos.
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DeKalb
Methodist
Epworth League
Evans
First Lutheran Church
Fairlund
Baptism
Congregational Churches
Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor
Swedish Evangelical Mission Church
Juletta
Sermoa
Evelyn Helmstrom
Carl Helmstrom
F. Swantrem
Lawrence Exstrem
Werner Sharp
William Aspe Gren
Tillie Fhain
Guiding Star
Raymord Stone
Ruth Bergstrom
Tn God
Joseph Johnson_ Solo
Inez Swanstrom
Mildred Anderson
Ruth Ekstrom
May Filodin
Lillie Hanson
Bethlehem
F. Swaenstrom
Stanley Ohlson
White Christmas seen as snow falls raise holiday hopes
Snow fall and colder temperatures spark talk of a white Christmas in the city. Children gather excitement and use the First street hill for sledding while warning drivers on Locust street to beware of coasting youngsters and passing cars.
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Locust Street
Goodyear Sued Over Receivership Suit Service
In Columbus a motion to quash service of summons in a receivership and accounting suit by Frank L. Momment was sustained. Judge Kinkead ruled summons must be served on an company officer, not a depot manager. A demurrer by Frederick W. Freeman to be named a defendant was also sustained. Weather notes forecast fair conditions with snow flurries in the north Illinois. Special Christmas sale promotion follows.
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United Press
Columbus
Ohio
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Sumons
Frank L. Momment
Columbus Miniorty
Kinkead
Common Pleas Court
Goodyear
Frederick W. Freeman
Columbus Stock Broker
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Bich
FV Brien
Aed
NAVY
Weber
By Morris
Legion Christmas Fund For
Diers
American Legion
Rebekahe
Woman’s Auxiliary
K. of
Pythian Sisters Royal Neighbors
Fellowship Club
A. G. Kennedy
DeKalb Trust Bank
Friend of Veterans
Fisk Motor Co
Mrs. Hamon
American Steel
Trenton
N. J
Goodyear & Worden
Harding
Goodyear Tire Company
Illinois
Eureka Electric Vacuum Cleaners
DeKalb - Sycamore Electric Co
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