Jury Finds Two Guilty In Ranieri Kidnapping Case
Chicago December 24 Angelo Petitti and Andrew Capellano were found guilty of abducting Billy Ranieri and holding him 13 days for 60 000 ransom. Jurors, guarded witnesses and principals due to Mafia threats, with sentences set at 25 years each.
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King George III Shows Signs of Improvement Christmas Hope
London reports a joyful Christmas mood as King George III, seriously ill, shows quiet progress. Buckingham Palace says the king had a quiet night and the general condition remains unchanged while his children gather at his bedside. Duke of Gloucester arrives from Africa as other royal children return to Britain to be with him.
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Chronicle to Skip Tuesday Issue for Christmas Holiday
The Chronicle announces no edition will be published Tuesday evening in observance of the Christmas holiday. Owners and employees extend heartfelt wishes to readers and patrons, with wishes for stockings filled, a bright Christmas tree, and a festive table full of treats.
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President Coolidge seeks farm relief bill before term ends
Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge unofficially urged Congress to pass a farm relief measure prior to leaving office. The move revives support for a stabilization board bill via McNary Haugen options, while factions press for or against immediate action and fresh appointments from a post election administration.
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Packages Stolen From Parked Autos Reported Twice
Two thefts of packages from cars were reported Saturday night near the business district. Mrs. Joe Mussey reported several packages from her car, and Percy Sparrow of Sycamore said packages left in his car were stolen earlier that evening. Police chief Youngs has extra officers on evening duty to curb such thefts, recalling similar December incidents in DeKalb.
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Employees At Steel Take Short Christmas Vacation
Employees of American Steel & Wire Company are on a vacation today and tomorrow. A notice sent to company plants late last week said a brief Christmas break would be granted and many workers have been free since Saturday noon.
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Weather for Illinois Partly cloudy to night and unsettled areas
Partly cloudy tonight with unsettled conditions in the far northern extreme. Tuesday looks mostly fair and warmer, with the extreme southeastern portion experiencing slightly different conditions.
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Murder Trail Opens In Carmi After Decapitation
A jury is empanelled in Carmi to determine responsibility for the murder of Miss Anna Preher a 46 year old Carmi grade school teacher found decapitated in her home. Hoyt Mack McMurray a 25 year old Carmi hotel porter is jailed in Fairfield charged with the crime. a blood stained coat and flight before arrest are key links in the prosecution. The inquest was cut short for funeral services and will resume Wednesday with five witnesses testifying.
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War Veteran Major Tyrrell Admitted To City Hospital
Civil War veteran Major Tyrrell, long frail with age, was taken to Glidden hospital yesterday morning for treatment. Friends report his condition is not serious. he has resided at the Elk's club for several years where members have cared for him.
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Boeing Pilot Makes Forced Landing at McGirr Field
Boeing mail pilot Ralph K. Johnson was forced down at McGirr field Saturday night due to oil pump trouble. He landed at 9:25 pm and resumed westbound flight at 11 pm after draining and replenishing oil. Johnson had 1800 pounds on board as four pilots operated mail planes westward during the Christmas season with 16 to 20 ships passing McGirr daily.
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Montzares Is Granted Acquittal In County Court
George the Greek Montgares, arrested early last week for violation of state prohibition laws, was found not guilty in county court. Judge H W McEwen presided in Judge Pond’s absence. The verdict reflected insufficient evidence. Montgares remains free on bond while his appeal of a pending $300 and 60 day sentence proceeds.
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Celebrities Spend Christmas According to Personal Plans
Washington details how public figures will observe Christmas. President Coolidge sings carols in Washington while Mrs Coolidge travels to Georgia. Kellogg stays near his office as Bent Paraguay-Bolivian developments unfold. Mellon spends the holiday in Pittsburgh with family. Taft Borah and Sargent will dine in the capital. Volstead plans church in St Paul and holiday correspondence. Henry Ford hosts 100 children at his toy shop. Capone aims for a quiet Miami hotel Christmas. Governor Johnson faces impeachment in Oklahoma City. Tunney and Polly Lauder honeymoon in Europe. Grover Whalen expects cranberries at home in New York.
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Mrs Campbell Passes Away At DeKalb Infirmary
Mrs Polly Ann Campbell 84 longtime Cortland resident died yesterday morning at the DeKalb county infirmary after a long illness. Funeral services were held at 2:30 this afternoon from the Nelson chapel on North Third street with burial in Ohio Grove cemetery. A sister Mrs Cordellia Champlin of Aurora and several distant relatives survive.
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Stores to Be Closed Here for Christmas
The city will close all stores tomorrow for Christmas based on Chamber of Commerce notice. Produce shops are expected to close all day, post office hours are limited to morning lockbox service, no mail delivery except special deliveries, and the library will be shut all day.
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Death Notice Correction for Otto Fogelberg Family
The Chronicle corrects a death notice error stating Otto Fogelberg's father, Peter Fogelberg, died. Funeral services for Peter Fogelberg were held today in Chicago at Iving Park Lutheran church, with Mr and Mrs Fogelberg of this city in attendance.
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Thieves Steal Christmas Lights and Tree in Business District
Alvin Lenz of Lenz Drug Store reported at the police station that lights and the tree in front of his shop were stolen Friday night. The ongoing thefts indicate thieves are still active in the area.
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Hoover Heads Home After South American Tour
President elect Herbert Hoover sails aboard the Utah for Florida after a 10,000 mile Latin American voyage. The crew dons white tropical suits for a tropical Christmas aboard the battleship. Mrs Hoover prepares mementos and autographed Christmas cards as gifts. Rio de Janeiro bid a festive farewell with fireworks and bonfires as the ship departed.
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Tom Striglos Discharged From Hospital After Train Collision
Thomas Striglos was discharged from Glidden hospital after surviving a crash when his Ford coupe was struck by the Chicago & North Western Gold Coast Limited at the Sixth street crossing last Monday night. He suffered a head cut and was thrown clear of the demolished vehicle but fully recovered a week later.
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State College Co-Ed Returns Home From Hospital
Miss Lillie Sons, a freshman at State Teachers College, left Glidden Hospital today for home in Ohio Illinois. Her parents returned her, after several weeks in recovery from an appendicitis.
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William Dee Leaves Glidden Hospital Saturday
William Dee who had been a patient at Glidden hospital the past few weeks departed on Saturday for home. The move ends a period of improvement and quiet recovery following his admission.
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United States to aid in war reparations talks
Washington reports President Coolidge consented to permit American experts to assist Germany and the Allies in solving the reparations issue. Sir Esme Howard announced that if six governments want United States experts to serve on the expert committee, the United States has no objection and will nominate and appoint the experts. Page 10.
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Diplomatic Papers Reveal 1915 US Britain Trade Clash
Washington releases bound volumes of 1915 diplomatic exchanges showing US and Britain in acrimonious talks over interference with American trade as the United States sought neutral rights. Secretary Lansing’s Oct 15, 1915 address insists the United States will defend neutral rights with impartiality amid WWI tensions.
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