Christmas Crime Wave Hits Chicago and New York
A night of holiday crime across Chicago and New York included kidnappings at State and Madison, a $25,000 fur robbery, shoplifting and a detective shot. Victims include Arthur C. Duth of Des Moines and John McCrea of Detroit. In New York, two killed and two wounded amid robberies and masked hold ups.
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Chicago
State
Madison
Arthur C. Duth
St&ores
Des Moines
Iowa
John McCrea
Detroit
Edith
John Allen
McLean
McCrea
Crea
Alse
Allen
Robert Fitzgerald
Carson Pirie Scott & Co
Cew
Bloom
New York
N. Y
Nelson Levy
Bronx
United Cigar
Levy
Leon Sottilli
Phillip S. Honeywood
Earl DeVon
Woodcliff
New Jersey
Bowery
Stolen Bicycle Reported At Ideal Fruit Store
Police log notes a bicycle theft in front of the Ideal Fruit store reported by Jimmy Drangas. The blotter also lists five sleepers last night with Martin Gavin among them, described as a noted local espiv ambler.
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Martin Gavin
Jimmy Drangas
Ideal Fruit Store
Anaes
Gavin
Christmas Eve Cantata Planned At Latter Day Saints Church
DeKalb churches prepare festive programs for Monday and tomorrow. Latter Day Saints will present the cantata Christmas Memories with readings and tableaux while Swedish Mission Church decor and a Juletta service highlight Christmas observances.
Fine program last evening for CHXUDREN at First Baptist
The First Baptist church hosted a children’s program by the primary and beginners departments drawing a large audience despite icy walks. Miss Frances Gilbert and Ada Wirtz led, with Juanita Hale as stage manager, as children entered Storyland through a book at the door. A decorated tree stood as the program concluded with a school treat for all departments and an offering of 107.00 to Near East Relief, to be enlisted on Sunday.
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First Baptist Church
Frances Gilbert l
Ada Wirtz
Juanita
Hale
M. L. Jackson
Savannah Men Buy Cleaning Business Here
An important change of business owners occurred this week when the City Cleaning and Tailoring company, formerly owned by W. H. Crawford, was purchased by J. O. Dauphin and P. J. Donahue, both of Savannah Michigan. The new proprietors will clean suits, dresses, rugs, couch covers and other heavy materials and took possession at once.
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City Cleaning and Tailoring Company
W. H. Crawford
J. O. Dauphin
P. J. Donahue
Savannah
Former DeKalb County Man Receives City Pension
Oli ver Raymond born on a Sortland township farm, retired from the New York City police after 25 years with a $90 monthly pension, credits for service noted by Roosevelt and Grant. He is brother of Wilbur P. Raymond, sheriff candidate, a familiar local figure. Christmas dance announced at C. O. F. Hall featuring Nelson's Orchestra on Monday night December 26.
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Sycamore
Oliver Raymond
Sortland Township
New York City
Theodore Roosevelt
Fred Grant
Wilbur P. Raymond
Debs Citizenship Prospects Halted by Court Ruling
Debs cannot vote or assume citizen rights until his U S citizenship is restored after release from Atlanta prison. Officials say the court must grant restoration before he can pursue voting or other citizen functions. hospice for Debs, amnesty noted, wife Mrs Debs hopeful for Christmas reunion.
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Washington, D
Eugene V. Debs
Atlanta
Debs
Jeria
Department of Justice
Harding
Eugene V Debs
Atlanta Federal Prison Hospital
Terre Haute
Ind
Gene
Submarine Tonnage Clash Drives Pacific War Fear
Washington and Tokyo debate arms limits as Secretary Hughes proposes cutting US and British submarines to 60,000 tons while Japan keeps its existing fleet. Paris Briand faces new guarantees amid talks, with France and other powers reworking the tonnage split and future submarine limits.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Hughes
Arms Committee
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Tokio
Pacific
Takahashi
France
Naval Committee
England
Sland Posses
Briand
Lloyd George
Washington
Italy
America
Britain
Miss Whitman Visits California on Flying Vacation
Miss Mary Whitman of the Teachers' college faculty travels to California for a brief vacation. She will visit San Jose to see her brother and enjoy mild winter weather, returning via El Paso in about two weeks. Illinois weather is generally fair with colder temperatures tonight and Sunday, zero to five above.
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Mary Whitman
Teachers’ College
California
San Jose
el Paso
Illinois
Flower Store Ad Promotes Holly Wreaths at HQ
The Flower Store at 11 East Lincoln Highway advertises holly wreaths made in its workshop from the best material. Prices are described as very reasonable and the notice names J. L. Johnson as associated.
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Lincoln Highway
J. L. Johnson
Woodward Looks For End Of Con Con Meet
Springfield Illinois December 24 Charles E Woodward of Ottawa president of the constitutional convention says the convention will finish its labors when it meets January 3 He expects agreement on key questions and a do not recess stance from down state delegates opposition to county representation plan is anticipated with several counties lining with Cook to defeat it Revenue and supreme court apportionment are the major remaining issues Six senatorial districts will nominate delegates to fill vacancies with elections set for January 23 20 days after the convention opens.
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United Press
Springfield
Charles E. Woodward
Ottawa
Woodward
Illinois Supreme Court
Cook County
General Assembly
LaSalle
Peoria
St. Clair
Cook
Supreme Court
Arthur White Sends Fruit to Relatives in California
Relatives of Mr and Mrs Arthur White now in Los Angeles received a box of fruit and nuts from the former DeKalb residents. In a letter Mr White notes a barefooted little girl and remarks Christmas seems distant in cold weather. Mrs White is improving and he recalls rapid growth, stating 50 bungalows have been built in the area in the last few months.
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Arthur White
Los Angeles
Cal
DeKalb
Jimmie Gent Shares Joy Over Newborn Son
A ten pound son was born to Mrs. Gent at the city hospital last night and driver Jimmie Gent of the White Rose laundry is said to be among the happiest men in town today. The note also asks patrons to be patient with laundry delays as he may be distracted by the happy event.
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Jimmie Gent
White Rose
Christmas program misses noted solo by Mrs Pierson
A Christmas program at the American Steel and Wire assembly hall omitted a delightful solo by Mrs Pierson. Her performance was one of the program’s highlights with a remarkably pleasant voice and happy interpretation.
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American Steel & Wire Assembly Hall
May Tully in Screen Version of The Old Oaken Bucket
The Star theatre presents May Tully in a screen adaptation of The Old Oaken Bucket for two days starting Monday with matinee at 3:00 and evening showings at 7:30 and 9:10.
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May Tully
Star Theatre
Township High School adds wing. bids awarded
The Township High School Board of Education approved contracts for an addition with bids awarded to local and regional firms. Beckstrom of DeKalb to handle masonry and carpentry, with other trades assigned to Chicago, Rockford, and DeKalb suppliers. The project aims to save about 20,000 and possibly attract 15,000 more from bond sales, starting work immediately and targeting occupancy by September.
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Township High School Board of Education
Joseph C. Llewellyn
Hisland Bros
Swanson Bros
Beckstrom
John Stevens Starts a Taxi Business in De Kalb
John Stevens a De Kalb youth has started a taxi service with headquarters at Quinns garage. He will devote full time, answer calls anytime, and aims to succeed. Stevens is known in De Kalb, has worked for T Redmond, knows the city well, and is regarded as a careful driver.
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John Stevens
DeKalb
Quinn
John
Stevens
T. Redmond
Ex Cranberry bet and Iceperience at Princess theatre
The Princess theatre stars Richard Barthelmess Nita Nalji Yvonne Routon Sybil Cay nen Edna Weaton Marjorie Daw Helen Ray and others present George Fitzmaurice production Ex Cranberry bet and Iceperience. Also Topics of the Day Dream specials and Screen Snap Shots. Matinee 3:00 with ice cream. evening 7:30 and 9:15 with special music at night.
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Princess Theatre
Richard Barthelmess
Nita Naljai
Yvonne Routon
Sybil Caynen
Edna Weaton
Marjorie Daw
Helen Ray
George Fitzmaurice
Hubbard Again in Business in the East End
Albert Hubbard resumes barber shop work in the Quanstrom building at 620 East Lincoln Highway. He plans to greet old friends and hopes new patrons will give him a trial.
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Albert Hubbard
Hubbard
Quanstrom
East
Lincoln Highway
Chronicle skips Monday issue for holiday break
The Chronicle will not publish on Monday to give staff an extra day off after busy work. Readers are wished a Merry Christmas and invited to a dance on Monday December 26 at K. of C. Hall with entertainment by Beamon's Orchestra at Elks Hall Bt.
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Chronicle
Beamon's
Elks Hall
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Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co
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