Passes Away in the West in two deaths
Mrs. Amy Reid, longtime resident of this city, died in Davis California after a stroke. She was 80, born in the East, active in Baptist church work, survived by daughter Mrs Mertie Brooks and son Tinson Reid. Funeral plans set for De Kalb with services at the Brooks home later this week.
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Amy Reid
Davis
California
Jertie Brooks
Reid
Reed
DeKalb
Brooks
East
The
Baptist Church
Reid Brooks
Southern California University
Army Bill Nears House Report After Holidays
Washington December 23 The army appropriations bill is nearly complete and will be reported to the House soon after the holidays. Rep Barbour California a member of the appropriations committee said after a conference with President Hoover that no specific terms were discussed only the general status of the bill.
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Washington
U.P
House
Rep
Barbour
Calif
Appropriations Committee
Hoover
Snow Drift Collision East of City Injures No One
Cars collide in a snow drift three and a half miles east of here about six on Saturday. One car driven by Carl Seeburger and the other by Dr Ankenbrand of Rock Island. Both escaped injury and were still damaged. Seeburger is known for work with The Chronicle.
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Carl Seeburger
Dr. Ankenbrand
Rock Island
Mr. Seeburger
Chicago
Seeburger
the Chronicle
Last Minute Christmas Rush Overwhelms De Kalb Stores
Streets along Lincoln Highway fill with shoppers from surrounding districts and locals as inclement weather finally breaks. Retailers report unprecedented two day sales, clerks strained but customers energized, with Chicago and New York dailies noting the pace.
James Brown Appointed to Industrial Development Committee
James Brown president of Standard Foundry and Manufacturing and vice-president elect of the Chamber of Commerce was named a member of the industrial development committee of the Tinois Chamber of Commerce. Secretary Glenn Reynolds announced the appointment by J. Paul Clayton, a Springfield manufacturer and state leader.
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James Brown
Standard Foundry and Manufacturing Company
Chamber of Commerce
Tinois Chamber of Commerce
Brown
Glenn Reynolds
J. Paul Clayton
Clayton
Springfield
Illinois
DeKalb Chamber
Gum Chewing Reveals Ancient Ruins in Belize Trade
Belize serves as the gum port for vast chicle shipments to the United States. Chicleros trek jungles near Peten Guatemala to harvest chicle by bleeding trees into canvas, driving roads to ruins. The district yields up to three million pounds yearly. locals chew gum widely though flavor fades quickly.
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Belize
British Honduras
Bec
America
Peten
Guatemala
United States
Gun Expert Finds Bullets Similar to Massacre Rounds
A gun expert identifies bullets matching those used in a massacre, linking components to the same weapon type. The discovery raises questions about the weapon’s origin and potential supply chain connections. Authorities review ballistic evidence and trace the firearm for further leads.
Burke hunted as mass murder suspect in Wisconsin ride
In Madison and Chicago reports, Fred Burke the wanted gangster in the St Valentine’s Day Massacre case is linked to a Wisconsin sighting after a couple claimed to have picked up a hiker who matched Burke. Ballistics expert Goddard testifies guns linked to the massacre show similar rifling and markings to bullets used in the garage execution. The coroner’s jury reconvenes with new members including Cyrus McCormick Jr and Dean J V McCorms of Loyola as foreman remains.
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Madison
Wis
Fred Burke
Chicago St. Valentine's Day
Wisconsin
Ray Buttloth
Burke
Chicago
O.R
St. Valentine's Day
Albert Clark
Rheinhold Schwimmer
Clark Street
Fase C. Goddard
Goddard
Herman Bundesen
St. Joseph
Mich
North
Northwestern University Criminology School
James Clark
Marion County
Ill
Victor Thompson
Elgin
Cyrus McCormick, Jr
Dean J. V. McCorms
Loyola University
Bert Massee
Millionaire and Printing Company
Bundesen
Fight Over Massive Railroad Consolidation Plan
Washington notes a coming congressional battle over the Interstate Commerce Commission merger plan. Farm bloc opponents doubt rate relief for farmers while Republicans seek to bolster the proposal with enforceable provisions. Hearings and witness calls expected after holidays as committees take up the issue.
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Washington
U.R
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Farm Bloc
Commission
House
Senate Interstate Commerce Committees
Weather Outlook for Uliness Tonight and Tuesday
Uliness forecast shows fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with possible snow in the extreme northeast. Temperatures trend slightly warmer on Tuesday in the west and south areas.
Peace in Orient Signed to End Sino Soviet Rail Dispute
A protocol at Khabarovsk ends the Sino Soviet railway dispute with immediate joint administration of the Chinese Eastern Railway and Russian withdrawal from Manchuria. Prisoners to be released. consulates reopen. Emshanoff and Bismont replaced by Rudi and Denisov. Russians in employments to be restored or dismissed with back pay. Stimson cites pleasure but declines comment on remonstrance details.
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Moscow
U.R
Russia
Habarovsk
Tsai Yun-Shen
China
Simonovsky
Soviet Foreign Office
Manchuria
Emshanoff and Bismont
Rudi
Denisov
Harbin
Condition of Capt H A Andres Critical After Relapse
Bulletin from Sycamore late today reports Capt H A Andres in critical condition following a second operation after a relapse from an appendicitis surgery performed last Tuesday. A Chicago specialist ordered the additional operation.
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Syccamore
H. A. Andres
Andres
Chicago
Rader Speaks From Ship to Chicago Congregation
Paul Rader delivered a Christmas sermon to about four thousand members of the Chicago Gospel Tabernacle from the S. S. Leviathan. The five minute message was relayed by ship to shore telephone radio and amplifiers so all could hear. The sermon followed by the hymn Home Sweet Home reached the evangelist aboard the steamship as he neared New York returning from a worldwide evangelistic campaign.
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Rader
Church Flock
Chicago
Paul Rader
Chicago Gospel Tabernacle
New York
Atlantic
Big Tabernacle
United States
Palmer Penmanship Praise For St Marys School Class
Miss Irene Forrister from Palmer Company Chicago visited St Marys school in penmanship. She examined students across grades and praised them as among the best she has seen, noting they are ahead of most classes she has evaluated.
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Palmer Compa. 5
Chicago
Irene Forrister
St. Mary’s School
Miss Forrister
Slavery of Humans Is Nearly Gone From Earth
Paris reports progress on the League of Nations slavery commission with a three member team including Henry Carter to visit Liberia and observe forced labor. The 1926 slavery convention aims at abolition, with Liberia delaying ratification until the inquiry concludes, as the U United States and Liberia share commission roles.
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Paris
Henry Carter
State Department
Monleave
Li Rovia
Liberia
Beria
Africa
League of Nations
United States
League One
League
Snow Strands Midwest In Heavy December Blizzards
Chicago reports fresh snow piling on top of the longstanding cover as the storm disrupts travel. Forecasters warn of more snow across eastern Illinois Indiana southern Michigan and Wisconsin while plows and crews resume efforts to restore schedules. Air travel faces grounding again and shoppers contend with slush amid mild temperatures.
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Chicago
Middle West
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Joseph Cash Dies Sunday in City Plant Incident
Joseph Cash, a long time city resident about 60, died last evening at St Marys hospital after an intestinal obstruction following a fall while sweeping at an American Steel and Wire plant. An inquest is set for tomorrow morning at Ellsworth Rowan chapel. Funeral high mass Tuesday at 10:00 performed by Rev J A Job Is.
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Joe Cash
St. Mary's Hospital
Mr. Cash
American Steel & Wire Company
Ellsworth Rowan Chapel
Cash
American Steel
Pepe
Eloe
Poe &T
Rev. J. A
United Press
Comeiegy
Ee Pat Meres
The
Enmumiion
France Names Delegates To Naval Parley
Paris December 23 Official announcement confirms Prime Minister Andre Tardieu and Foreign Minister Aristide Briand lead France’s delegation to the five power naval conference. Georges Leygues and Francois Pietri will join, with De Fleurian at London. Technical delegates include Rene Massigli and Henry Moysset, plus Admiral Violette and Rear Admiral Descotte Genon. Parliament members Danielou and Gustave De Kergenzec also join.
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France
Paris
Andre Tardieu
Aristide Briand
Georges Leygues
Marine
Francois Pietri
de Fleurian
London
Rene Massigli
League of Nations
Grand Jury to Get Case in Sycamore Scandal
State's Attorney Lat ham Castle said Leonard Skaggs, a 21 year old confessed thief, will be bound over to the grand jury on grand larceny charges. The Missouri man confessed to numerous thefts from farmers near Sycamore Genoa and Burlington after initially pleading not guilty to petty larceny in DeKalb County. He arrived with a motive to be sent to the penitentiary and his hearing before Police Magistrate ZB Mitchell remains pending. Skaggs, from Poplar Grove Mo, is under investigation by sheriffs and prosecutors as authorities pursue further charges and possible extradition.
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Leonard Skaggs
Latham Castle
Sycamore
Genoa
Burlington
W. L. Pond
James Conlin
Skages
A. F. Dolder
Eewin Crawford
DeKalb County
Skaggs
Castle
Skagis
ZB. Mitchell
Missouri
Eighty Chickens Stolen From Peterson Farm Near Waterman
Eighty chickens were stolen Saturday evening from the Edward Peterson farm near Waterman while family members were away in the city shopping. The farm lies on Route 23 just south of DeKalb County Airport. Authorities were notified.
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Peterson Farm
Edward Peterson
Waterman
DeKalb County
Mrs Holmes Reported As Being Much Improved
Friends of Mrs W Holmes are glad to hear she is much improved after a major operation last week at Wesley Memorial hospital in Chicago. Mr Holmes plans to travel to Chicago to spend Christmas day with her.
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Holmes
Congress Demands Hoover Board Openness On Crime Study
Washington reports Congress presses the Hoover Commission to disclose actions and findings on crime and prohibition. Senators Harris of Georgia and Giuse of Virginia threaten to oppose funding until doors are opened and data released. Commission plans a thorough, scientific survey but resists sensational hearings and premature conclusions.
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Washington
Congress
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
Harris
Georgia
Giuse
Virginia
Pilot narrowly escapes crash in heavy haze near Big Rock beacon
Pilot Spencer of National Air Transport flying mail from Dallas to Chicago barely avoided a ground crash after entering a tail spin in dense haze near Big Rock beacon. He regained control at 100 feet and landed safely at DeKalb County Airport, later proceeding to Moline. Damaged aileron caused instability. mail was removed at the field. Two following pilots, Hamilton Lee and Bender, diverted to emergency fields after snowstorm confusion.
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Spencer
National Air Transport
Big Rock
Chicago
Dallas
Texas
DeKalb County
DeKalb Field
Moline
Airport
Shabbonz
Franklin Grove
Life Imprisonment for Kidnapping and Rape at Woodstock
Frank Garner, 34, of McHenry County, received a life sentence in Joliet State Penitentiary after pleading guilty in circuit court to kidnapping and raping a 13 year old girl. Garner had previously been indicted for kidnapping, sought to plead guilty to rape, and was granted the plea. He allegedly married the girl in Wisconsin, then took her to Canada before returning to Chicago where authorities arrested them.
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Woodstock
Joliet
Frank Garner
McHenry TL
Garner
Edward Shurtleff
Garner Iife
Wisconsin
Canada
Chicago
Stolen Auto Recovered After Short Joy Ride
A Essex sedan owned by Lester Brown of Malta was stolen from South Seventh street Saturday night. It was found on Pearl street about 11:20 p.m. and placed in the police garage until Brown could retrieve it.
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South Seventh Street
Lester Brown
Malta
Pearl Street
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Kingston
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Fokker
Harry A Dinger
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Orient
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Pleaea
Joseph Cash
St. Mary’s Hospital
Grand Jury
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Hoover Board
Big Rock Beacon
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