Bootlegger List Seized In Wide-Ranging Inquiry
Federal agents seized a customer list tied to a prominent bootlegging operation. The document outlined names of cabinet members, businessmen, government officials, and hundreds of well known individuals. Officials indicated the item may be connected to enforcement of prohibition laws and referenced related arrests and investigations in Washington and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denman
Guy Duttes
Syndicaee Operon
Rivermaung
Texas
Aryeuler
Wayne Bo
Ang Steen Lave
Col Wil Ven A. Stayten
Uwe
Asus Cation
Washington
Fire Claims Ryeated Freer Children in Ohio Bedroom
A fire last night in Ryeated Freer Ohio ripped through the Cheeman residence, trapping two children in the bedroom. BDannie aged 2 and James Jr. aged 3 died before rescuers could reach them after their mother had put them to bed. Fire investigators say the children were playing with matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cheeman
Bdannie
James, Jr
Death Takes Miss Mary Diedrich In DeKalb County
Miss Mary Diedrich age sixty three died at home on West Tin Coy B Highway after a two year illness. Born in DeKalb she lived in DeKalb and Chicago before returning to the family home. Survived by brothers Frank Peter Henry and Premy of DeKalb. sisters Theresa Diedrich and Mrs George Quinn of DeKalb. Mrs Pearl Wacker of Rice Lake and Mrs Fred Cadlen of Chicago. Funeral from Catholic church with interment at St Marys Cemetery.
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West Tincoy
Mary Diedrich
Medrich
DeKalb
Bence
Nite
AP Town
Mies
Chicacy
W. Linovle
Peter Die
Peter
Henry
Pree
Dieiteh
George Quinn
Mere Jeel Wacrer
Bice Rack
Preack Cadlen
Chicago
Tiediiel
fieKally Cath
Father Saten
St. Marys Cemetery
Geld
Hughes Determined on Rehearing for Land Dispute
Springfield special story recounts Jacob F. Willett filing for a rehearing in a land dispute case with George H. Cobb and Birdie Kelly from DeRath county. Circuit court dismissed for lack of equity. supreme court to rule. Separate Washington dispatch notes editor Steklof's Soviet propaganda editorial and Senate debate on Russian recognition and Hughes disclosures.
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Springfield
Dee
Jacob F. Wilkent
Supreme Court
George H. Cobb
Birdie Kelly
DeRath County
Jacob V. Willett
Willrett
Maita
United Preast
Washington, D. C
Areecea
Saba
Effeurt
Ae Eninterteik
United States
State Department
Steklof
Hughes
Communist Internationale
Senate
Russia
Foreign Relations Committee
Auto License Plates Must Be Kept Clean
Secretary of State L. L. Em Teron directs state inspectors to enforce rules requiring license plates to be properly affixed and clean. Plates must be secured, not swing loosely, with rear licenses within twelve inches of the ground and front and rear whites kept free from dirt and grime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waitie Serene Sminefield
Dee
Mastro
State
L. L
Em Teron
Automobile Department
Andie Gump Registered at Station During Holiday Season
Police calendar notes Andie Gump registered at the station early this morning and greeted the chief and staff before leaving. Martin Gay of Nowhere in Particular was registered among the sleepers last night and plans to stay for a few days after the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andie Gump
Martin Gay
Martin
Martine
Dorcas Club Brings Christmas Joy to Tuberculosis Patients
The Dorcas class of the Methodist church led a Christmas party for tuberculosis sanatorium patients with an electri cally lit tree and gifts. The Barth City quartet sang and patient Olga Karecki performed, as Miss Margaret Ballou read a piece and served additional musical numbers. Gifts included records from Sycamore Community High School. Mrs. Piller and Mrs. Miller praised for care and hospitality.
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Dorcas
Methodist Church
G. H. Deane
Barth City
Olga Karecki
Margaret Ballou
Frank Ellis
Sycamore Community High School
W. A. Kilmer
Tuberculosis Association
DeKalb County
Post Office Window Hours Extended for Christmas Deliveries
The post office will keep the general delivery window open tomorrow from seven to twelve to allow late arriving gifts a chance to reach recipients by Christmas day. Carriers will make one morning delivery, and tonight will close the windows earlier at eight o'clock with 6 50 as the regular closing time. Miss Bessie Mason and her brother C O Mason arrived in Sycamore to spend the holidays with their parents H B Mason and wife.
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Bessie Mason
Hibbing
Minn
C. O. Mason
Wilmette
Sycamore
H. B. Mason
Mason
Legion Officials Warn of Unauthorised Fund Raising
American Legion officials tell The Chronicle that men in army uniforms collected money in a house to house drive for disabled veterans last Christmas without authorization. They say the givers were not genuine and urge caution, suggesting the matter be handled by legitimate channels to prevent fraud.
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Legion
The
American Legion
Puebla Is Captured by Federals After Battle
United Press reports Puebla fell Saturday afternoon after heavy fighting with air and artillery support. About 2,000 prisoners were taken and rebels fled the streets as de la Huerta forces advanced toward the east. Witnesses said the federal victory was decisive and many rebels lay dead.
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United Press
Mexico City
Mex
Obregon
Gomez
Quernavaca
Morellos
Sigueroaz
Rueta d'Iztla
Puebla
de la Huerta
Venizelos Refuses Return to Greece Amid Crisis
Athens dispatch reports former premier Eleutherios Venizelos, in Paris with a new bride, has refused to return to Athens to lead Greece through the crisis. Appeals from supporters followed the expulsion of King George and Queen Elizabeth and Republican gains in national elections.
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Anneveres
Athens
Greece
Elautherios Venizelos
Paris
Venizeles
George
Elizabeth
Radio Station to Send Cheer at Midnight
United Press reports at midnight Donald Mc Millan Arctic explorer ice bound near 11 degrees north will hear his sister Mrs Lillian Fogg of Freeport Missouri deliver her Christmas greeting from Chicago through Station WJAZ Edgewater Beach hotel studio. A special carol and concert will be broadcast to the Arctic party.
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United Press
Chicago
Donald McMillan
North Pole
Lillian Fogg
Freeport
WJAZ
Edgewater Beach Hotel
French Premier to Renew Talks With Germany
Paris Dec 24 Premier Poincaire agreed to meet German charge d affaires Von Hoesch at 9 00 pm to renew preliminary negotiations on the Rhine land situation and German ratification of polnetrey approval as part of ongoing efforts toward rapprochement and peace.
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United
Ares
Paris
France
Poincaire
Herr von Hoesch
Rhineland
von Hoesch
Dirigible Dixmude Drifts After Mediterranean Storms
Paris dispatch reports the French naval airship Dixmude, en route to Biskra, stranded near the Gulf of Gabes as fierce Mediterranean gales hampered its landing. Crew of 57 faces starvation with limited rations for two days and no word for hours. Rescue vessels, including cruiser Munro, race to aid.
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Paris
France
Ministry of Mariné
Gulf of Gabes
Tunis
Africa
Dixmude
Biskra
Medenie
Gulf of
Gabes
Munhouse
Medinine
Earth
Music Teachers Convention in Chicago This Week
Music teachers from the state gather in Chicago Wednesday through Friday for a convention. DeKalb is expected to be represented. The program includes piano recitals with Harold Bauer at Kimball hall, a piano conference and Lancuecae at Auditorium hotel, a Gordon String Quartet recital, voice and violin conferences, a Symphony orchestra concert, and an opera evening with all cessation by Edwin J. Genner and guests of Os and F. J. Wessels.
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Chicago
DeKalb
Kimball Hall
Harold Bauer
Auditorium Hotel
Fullerton Hall
Art Institute
Gordon String Quartet
Symphony Orchestra
Mr. Os
F. J. Wessels
Allce Sastion
Edwin J. Genner
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NAVY
Sar
Sumlay
Cartan
Mises Tilly Phetin
Frances Swane
Caristrom
Theoderr Carterrom
Christ
Helen Hotestrom
Kerber
Kerber Tiantelegiate
Thristmas Melle
Inaseud Bull Vergesam
Chase
Tre March
Mises Linnea
Evelyn Peter
Ehries
G. A. Ander
Bene Petersen
Jesus Laven
DY Armett
Anderson
Tim
Star
Axi Helm
Einar Bricks
Stasiey Biaipe
Pevew Ranar
Atarles
Mina Ant
Merwit
Fey
the Howe
Aretip
Byteral
Bern
Caoudy
Ant Thretay Ysettind
Bom Gond
SX Sieg Lively
W. J. Hope
Reynolds and
Conden
Woman's Club
Rairth
Sidney Chaplin
Charlies Ther
Owen Moore
Sylvia Camer
Tully Marshall
Abades
Gerrank
Priocess and
Jetry
Lincolnway Restaurant
Bulletin
Freer Aibana, Ohio
Der
Marshall Field
Seon
Rothschild & Co
Saturda
Baha
Sheen H
Pati
Mary Medrich
West Lincoln Highway
Che Chier
Sarcend
Tuberculosis
Venizelos
Germany
Istry
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