Third major loop looms as fruit of scandal see snow
Weather forecasts from the Northwest and the central states predict a cold snap and possible snow for Christmas. Illinois and surrounding areas may see rain and a thaw followed by colder conditions, with Minnesota, the Dakotas, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and northern Michigan facing the coldest weather and likely snow. New England and border Canada have a chance of snow, while central Illinois already reports a snow cover about one inch.
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Chicago
Northwest
Weather Bureau
Dakotas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Michigan
Llinois
Indiana
Central States
Washington
U.P
United States
Kansas
Atlantic Seaboard
New England
Canada
Springfield
Illinois
Quarrel Ends in Gun Battle in Springfield
Roy E. Holt state representative elect and his brother Sidney Holt were wounded in a gun battle after an argument at Boles Produce in Christian county Missouri. Omar Brown prosecutor says E Boles fired in self defense and will not be charged. Witnesses say Sidney threatened to return to confront Boles after an earlier dispute over Boles' son.
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Springfield
U.P
Roy E. Holt
Sidney Holt
Roy
Sidney
Will Teroveest
E. Boles
Boles ‘Produce Company
Omar Brown
Christian County
Boles
Holt Brothers
Probes Start On Oil Deals In Mosul And Alien Property
Congress moves to open two senatorial inquiries as it recesses for Christmas. One targets oil interests in Mosul linked to Lausanne treaty influence and the Standard Oil group. The other probes handling of 550 million dollars in alien property with a 60 thousand dollar funding request.
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Washington
U.P
Congress
Senate
Mosul
Asiatic
Turkey
King
Utah
Standard Oil Company
Borak
Idaho
United Press
Coolidge
We Deliver Flowers Across Cities and Countries
A brief tease notes expedited flower delivery to most US and Canadian cities within hours of order. A card can bear a Merry Christmas message. the ad hints at discounts and reliability.
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United States
Canada
Peene
Flosist
Fitchburg Fire Chief bans Santa whiskers in city chimneys
In Fitchburg Massachusetts on December 23 Fire Chief Henry Hyatt issues a Crinker order prohibiting Santa Claus figures from entering local chimneys with flowing oil and whiskers, citing safety concerns for the Christmas season.
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Fitchburg
Mass
U.P
Santa Claus
Henry Hyatt
Old Pastors in Meeting at Malta Methodists
Last night at the Malta Methodist church an evening of literary letters and speeches featured Rev. A W Otis and Rev Dr Claude B Moore from Chicago and Rev Le J Hammitt of DeKalb. Attendance was light due to slippery pavements and Christmas week travel, but letters from former pastors were read and praised. An annual Christmas program by the church youth will be held tomorrow evening with more than ordinary interest.
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Malta
Sphureh
A. W. Otis
New Church
Claude 8. Moore
Chicago
le J Hammitt
DeKalb
Taammitt
Homer Blair
L. J. Hammitt
Malta Methodist Church Inclaaine
H. W. Ar
W. Li Jones
J. Lowery
PF. Greason
Hacer J. M. Wheaton
D. A Landis
J. M. Phelps
HC Aioe
H. W. Stillman
Christmas Baskets for Needy to Be Filled Friday
Announcement says the annual Christmas baskets for about 50 to 60 city families will be filled tomorrow at the Chamber of Commerce offices. Foodstuffs arrived today and more was expected, with donations asked to be taken directly to the Chamber rooms to speed handling and ensure Christmas cheer for homes that would otherwise be neglected.
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Number of Commerce Rooms
Chamber of Commerce
Jte
Two Year Old Child Dies At Renwick Home
The death of two and a half year old James Charles Renwick occurred at the F. R. Renwick residence on Haish boulevard around noon today after a week of illness. He leaves grieving parents and seven siblings, with the community sharing their sorrow during Christmas. The notice promotes flowers and holiday arrangements from The Flower Store, Lincoln Highway, and mentions fresh turkeys and poinsettias available from local sellers.
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Renwick
F. R. Renwick
Haish Boulevard
James Charles Renwick
Not Guilty Plea Made In Teapot Dome Indictment
Washington reports the Teapot Dome case against former Secretary of Interior Albert B. Fall and oil magnate Harry F. Sinclair remains valid with both defendants entering not guilty pleas. Trial date set for February 2. Bailey denies motions to quash. The case, voted May 27, 1925, follows earlier indictments and appeals up to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Washington
U.P
Teapot Dome
Albert B. Fall
Harry P. Sinclair
Jennings Bailey
Owen J. Robera
Atlee Pomerene
Fall
Sinclair
Bailey
Fally
District of Columbia
E. L. Doheny
Elk Wills
Doheny
Justice Department
Grand Jury
U. S. Supreme Court
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Demurrer
Circuit Court of Appeals
Sineclair
UT. S. Supreme Court
Congress
Congress Not to Meet Again in Extra Session
Washington leaders see little likelihood of a longer session. If the Senate swiftly disposes of regular supply bills, House Majority Leader Tilson expects adjournment about a week before March 4. Eleven money bills should be finished by January 20, with navy, war and commerce, and Libor bills to be reported after Christmas. Farm relief remains doubtful. no measure will pass unless backed by the agriculture committee.
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Washington
Dee. AU
Congress
Senate
House
Tilson
Agriculture Committee
Pan American flyers rest in Tampico after leg one
The Amphibian plane, part of a 20 000 mile South American flight, paused in Tampico on December 23 after a 2 hour 23 minute leg from Point Isabel. Crew planned the third leg to continue toward April next year aiming to complete the journey. The first stop outside the United States covered 253 miles due to fog delays.
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Tampico
Mexico
South America
Point Isabel
United States
Hi Houck Denies Knowledge of Fate of Wife
Washington December 23. Dr Knutt Houck a psychiatrist denies knowledge of his wife who vanished nine days ago. Alienists tested him while detectives pressed for details. Houck, found in Hornell, New York, wearing underwear and incoherent, claimed a caveman fish the night before she disappeared. The case remains unresolved as authorities pursue clues.
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Washington
Wives Turn Down Offer at Chicago Christmas Court
Chicago judge presiding over the court of domestic relations gathered 54 wives of Bridewell inmates to weigh Christmas generosity. Most women voiced willingness to keep husbands jailed, some argued for separation or punishment, while ten accepted presents.
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Chicago
Jillage Francis Bell
Bridewell
Han
Borel
Cause of Army plane crash near Chanute explored
Government investigators probed a fatal midair collision near Chanute two miles south of Rantoul Illinois. Four officers died when two DeHavilland planes crashed and caught fire. Names listed include Capt Harold G. Foster Chicago First Lt Henry W Kunkel Rantoul Illinois First Lt Albert J Clayton Scottfield Bellevue and Second Lt Ralph L Lauter Bolling Field Washington DC.
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Rantoul
Chanute
Harold G. Foster
Chicago
Henry W. Kunkel
Ilinois
Albert J. Clayton Scottfield
Bellevue
Ralph L. Lauter
Bollingfield
Washington, D. C
DeHaviland
Capt. Foster
Lieut. Lauter
Lieuts
Kunkel
Clayton
Lauter
Captain Foster
Train Derby derails near Rockaway injures dozen passengers
Iffin Ohio Dec 23 A New York Chicago express on the Pennsylvania railroad derailed near Rockaway early today. One passenger George M Allen of Detroit is believed dying with a broken back. Eighteen others were shaken severely and moved to Carruthers then onto another train. Cause of the crash not yet determined.
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Iffin
U.P
Rockaway
George M. Allen
Detroit
Carruthers
Fire Alarm After Smoke Seen On North Eleventh Street
Residents on North Eleventh Street reported heavy smoke at noon from an unknown source. Firefighters responded with three rigs but only one chimney was found burning fiercely. The remaining units stayed as crews identified the source, causing alarm in the area due to the dense smoke and humid air.
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Part
North Eleventh Street
Fire Department
Public backs Cobb as baseball scandal unfolds
Chicago reports Byron Johnson faces questions as Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker deny wrongdoing amid betting allegations. Augusta town backs Cobb, Cleveland fans defend Speaker, and calls for a public hearing grow. Local leaders express confidence in Cobb’s integrity while Leonard’s charges spark debate.
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Chicago
U.P
Byron Bancroft Johnson
Ty Cobb
Tris Speaker
Johnson
Dudk Leonard
Cobb
Speaker
Augusta
Cleveland
Leonard
Landis
Dick Kerr
White Sox
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Dutch Leonard
Georgia Peach
Tris
United Press
K. M. Lanais
Bank to Give Annual Party for Children
The First Trust and Savings Bank announced its seventh annual Christmas party for children with savings accounts to be held Thursday afternoon December 30 at the DeKalb Theatre. The program starts at two. The feature is Rex, The Wild Horse, with additional comedies including High Society starring Our Gang. Last year over 900 children attended and tickets were needed for those unable to seats.
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First Trust & Savings Bank
DeKalb Theatre
Rex
Our Gang Players
Fraternity Members Quarantined Over Scarlet Fever
Thirty Zeta Beta Tau brothers at the University of Illinois will spend Christmas Day in quarantine as Harold Kuttner contracts scarlet fever. The illness prompts the house to remain closed for the holiday.
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Champaign
U.P
Zeta Beta Tau
University of Ilinois
Harold Kuttner
Christmas Morning Service at First Lutheran Church
Residents attend the annual Christmas morning service at First Lutheran Church from five to 5 30. The program features two choirs, organ music by Prof. Eugene Nordgren, and a Swedish language segment for older members. The English portion dominates, with Swedish portions and a postlude Hosanna. Breakfast parties follow the service.
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Eugene Nordgren
C. B. Gonterman
Magnus
Mangnusson
Christmas Tree Decorated on State Teachers College Campus
The State Teachers college site hosts a festively decorated Christmas tree on raised ground southeast of College Avenue and Lincoln Highway. Pupils from the Normal training school decorated it while the physics class under Mr. Phipps added colored lights. Several city homes display front yard and porch trees, making the scene very pretty.
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State College
State Teachers College
College Avenue
Lincoln Highway
Normal Training School
Phipps
Deadly Kerosene Can Has Another Victim
In Litchfield Illinois on December 23 a coroner's jury found Mercedes Toris, 30, fatally burned when a kerosene can she poured into the stove exploded, igniting her clothing. The verdict was accidental death.
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Litchfield, I
Mercedes Toris
Weather Outlook for Minor unsettled pattern this week
Unsettled conditions continue tonight and Friday with rain possible in the north portion. Forecasts show a changing pattern as showers shift, bringing cooler air and variable wind.
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Anager
Evider
Bkchevider Prissy
Motorsta
New League Talk Sparks Rival Circuit in Baseball
Cleveland December reports of a planned third major league loom with Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker as anchors. Wealthy backers consider pouring millions into a rival circuit to challenge the American and National leagues. Cobb and Speaker have not stated clear positions while Honus Wagner and Babe Ruth are also discussed as potential stars.
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Cleveland
Ty Cobb
Tris
Cobb
Speaker
Detroit
Spaker
Gamme
Giline
Hornsby
St. Louie
Ruth
New York
Uncle Bob on Program Uncle Bob on Program
Walter Wilson known as Uncle Bob the bedtime story man on KYW Chicago retires from business to devote more time to radio and to The Curb and The Club his longtime youth safety initiative Mrs Uncle Bob supports his work though the demands of the program require stepping away from his office and former duties.
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Radio Worlh
Bob
Walter Wilson
Westinghouse
KYW
Chicago
Jand
Uncle Bob
Gift Typewriters For Son Daughter Or Pastor
Page three notice offering standard typewriters suitable for gifts to sons daughters mothers or pastors. Stocks include Corona Remington and Royal models with other brands referenced in brief ad copy.
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Corona
Remington
Royal
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Alien Property Administration
Methodist Church
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E. Lincoln Hychway
Goa
Skeets
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Harold Croorkin
Loyola University
Robert Crowe
Walter Schmidt
Croarkin
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Marie Anderson
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Dakin
Shetter
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