Yule Booze Death Toll Soars Across Cities
United Press reports eight dead and about twenty badly sick from poisoned Christmas booze, with New York facing the heaviest toll. Other fatalities occur in Ohio, Oklahoma, and Boston from illicit liquor, plus four automobile and four fire deaths in New York. Police describe deaths found in alleys and apartments after wild parties.
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New York
N. Y
Chicago
Ill
United States
Ohio
Oklahoma
Boston
Youngstown
Portland
Ore
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Detroit
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Minn
Brighnagaght
Death of Cyrus Judd at West Chicago
Cyrus Judd 88 died after a paralytic stroke at the home of his daughter Mrs. H H Benjamin in West Chicago. He was a Civil War veteran with ties to DeKalb and survived by sons Elmer Judd and Roy Judd and daughters Mrs. Plin Rogers and a half sister Mrs Roqua Richardson. Funeral services will be held in West Chicago with relatives from DeKalb attending.
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Cyrus Judd
H. H. Benjamin
West Chicago
Chicago
DeKalb
Judd
West
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Iowa
City
Roy Judd
Plin Rogers
Warrenville
Roqua Richardson
Belvidere
Ralph Judd
Wayne Storey
Police Chief's Brother Loses Leg in Hospital Operation
Dave Riddell, a Chicago railroad worker and brother of F. W. Riddell, chief of police, underwent emergency surgery Saturday night at Garfield Park hospital in Chicago. He died not yet. complications led to the amputation of a leg and his condition remained precarious yesterday.
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Garfield Park Hospital
Chicago
F. W. Riddell
Chicazo Hospital
Son shoots father in liquor dispute. dies by own hand
Albert Feterson shot his father during a dispute over liquor and then killed himself when his father refused to stop the confrontation. The incident occurred in Galesburg on December 26, according to The Presse.
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Albert Feterson
Children Discover Old Santa at Steel Company
Two dirty faced but happy children, seven and eleven, found Old Saint Nick at the American Steel & Wire company offices on Friday. The office staff quickly organized a charity drive raising funds to clothe and equip the kids, then they were bathed, dressed, and taken to see Santa at the welfare program later in the day.
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Steel Company
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Lutherans Celebrate Julotta Service at First Lutheran
The First Lutheran church marked Julotta with a Swedish 5 30 service led by Rev. E W Magnuss on until 6 15 followed by an English service by Student Martin Johnston. Choir members H R Sorensen Mrs A V Pierson and Mrs C B Gonterman provided special music.
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Martin Johnston
H. R. Sorensen
4. V. Pierson
C. B. Gonterman
Burglars Loot Morris & Co. Chicago Branch Safe
Burglars blew open the safe at a Morris & Co. packing firm office in Chicago overnight and stole nearly $1,500. Police investigating the burglary.
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Usy United Dress
Chicago
Morris & Co., Packers
Tomy Deand Brings Christmas Joy to County Sanatorium
Mrs. G H Deand leads a Saturday night program at the DeKalb County tuberculosis sanatorium with gifts from a large Christmas tree. M Miller assists by drilling younger patients and leading carols while Santa Claus visits preceded by Deane’s earlier outreach. City churches and school nurses aid, with volunteers from Sycamore and DeKalb delivering gifts and music to the infirmary.
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M Miller
Smller
Santa Claus
Nick
DeKalb
Wailer Springer
Sycamore
DeKalb County
Charles Anderson
Emil Aspengren
Swedish Mission Church
Services Held Today for Mrs. Peter Verdoz of Chicago
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Peter Verdoz were held in Chicago with a 9:30 a.m. service at Klas sen’s chapter and high mass at St. Vincent’s church. Interment followed at St. Joseph’s cemetery. Lizzie Zeien, born January 6 1888 in Wisconsin, later moved to DeKalb and Chicago. She married Peter Verdoz on September 4 1913 and had two children John and Mary. Her death December 22 came after an operation failed to restore health. She leaves her mother Mrs. Peter Zeien, three sisters, two brothers, and many friends from DeKalb and Chicago.
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Peter Verdoz
Chicago
Klassen
St. Vincent's Church
Father Reiss
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Elizabeth Zeien
Wisconsin
Peter_ Zeien
DeKalb
Lizzie
M. D. Wells Shoe Company
Ciyers
Kalb
Peter Verdez
John
Mary
Edna Friberg Workman
Lillie Trigg Elberfeld
Katherine Gan Hungerford
Martha Christensen Lachs
Marsh Bellion
Anna Barron
Peter Zeien
Anna Beck
Mary Felles
Clara Horn
St. Cloud
Minn
Henry
Joliet
Earlville
Paul
Illinois teachers prepare for capital convention in Springfield
The advance guard of the Illinois State Teachers Association arrives in Springfield to attend the 8th annual convention opening tomorrow in the house of representatives. Officials expect a large turnout of teachers to present views on proposed legislation and other topics during the three day session.
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Mlinois State Teachers Association
Sprin Ld
House of Representatives
Famous Stage Star Is Recovering Today
A high school basketball team faces a tough game tonight as six alumni including Egar Swan Son, captain and star from Lom bard university, assemble for a five-man practice game against the varsity squad.
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Egar Swan Son
Lombard University
Christmas Offering Sets Record at First Lutheran Church
The First Lutheran church morning Christmas offering to its pastor Rev. E. W. Magnusson was the largest ever received on Christmas day. The congregation presented him with a handsome sum. L. O. O. F. Dance at Odd Fellows hall Wednesday night.
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E. W. Magnusson
Best Year in History on Lincoln Highway Holiday Trade
Merchants along the Lincoln Highway from First to Seventh streets report a record Christmas season with crowded shops and strong sales of high end goods. Shoppers from nearby cities boosted DeKalb retailers while police and fire departments saw little activity aside from a Saturday night fray and pleasant weather praised by residents.
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Gavin Fails To Arrive At the DeKalb Police Station
For 14 years Gavin, a Christmas regular, has spent Christmas Eve at the DeKalb police station. This year he did not appear, leaving Chief Riddell and townsfolk wondering about his whereabouts after his usual night of lodging and camaraderie with officers.
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Gavin
DeKalb Force
Is A Nuisance Woman Killed At Railroad Crossing
A Greencastle Indiana report notes a Pennsylvania railroad crossing accident near town that killed Mrs Benjamin Baumeart of Belmore Illinois and seriously injured her husband. The piece urges drivers to yield to fire equipment and cites city fire department rules and public safety concerns.
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United Press
Greencastle
Ind
Bentjamin Baumeart
Belmore
Ill
Telephone Operator Attacked by Two Men in Chicago
Miss Louise Rogers a 16 year old telephone operator, attacked by two men while crossing a prairie near the western outskirts of Chicago, fought them off then collapsed. She was found unconscious at midnight after lying on the ground for hours.
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United Pressy
Chicago
Louise Rogers
Cliffe Nomination Confirmed by Senate for Federal Judge Post
The Senate confirmed Adam C. Cliffe of Sycamore for the northern district of Illinois late last Saturday. He will assume office Thursday, resign from the circuit court in Sycamore, and wind up duties in Geneva and Wheaton before starting the new federal judgeship.
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United States Senate
Adam C. Cliffe
Sycamore
Ilinois
Clife
Geneva
Wheaton
Ismet Pasha presses terms at Lausanne talks
Lausanne dispatch says Ismet Pasha sent word to Angola demanding a mandate and warning ground on disputed points will block peace. The majority commission met and final details of the peace agreement to be discussed tomorrow with hopes for a settlement before the new year though likely no signing before mid January.
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United Press
Lausanne
Switzerland
Ismet Pasha
Angola
Edgar Nelson Organist at M. E. Church Christmas Matinee
Edgar Nelson to serve as organist at the M E church. Third annual Children’s Holiday Matinee scheduled for Thursday and Friday December 10th and 11th. Details available via First National Bank First Trust & Savings Bank and other listed contacts.
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Los
First Nat'l Bank
First Trust &Savings Bank
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Organize New Armour House In East Today
Attorneys for Armour move to finance Morris & Co. purchase by forming Armour & Co of Delaware. The Delaware corporation will authorize 66 million dollars in common stock and 106 million dollars in preferred stock, with 66 million in preferred to be issued soon. The corporation trust company of Chicago filed the application in Dover Delaware.
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Packers
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Armour
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Armour & Co
Delaware
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Morris
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Conservation Forces Obtain Big Advantage
Washington December 26 conservationists led by Governor Elect Pinchot of Pennsylvania have won a victory in the effort to conserve the nation's forests. A pledge from President Harding assures that the government plan will not transfer the forestry bureau from the agriculture department to the interior department.
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DD. C
Elect Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Harding
Forestry Bureau
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Department of Agriculture
Interior Department
Greek Leaders Degraded by Officials In Asia Minor Aftermath
Athens reports on Christmas Day when Admiral Gontas and General Stratigos were degraded and each sentenced to life imprisonment as part of Greece's post Asia Minor disaster developments.
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Presa
Athens
Greece
Asia Minor
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Dance At Knights of Columbus Hall Friday December 29
A dance event at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Friday December 29 features music by Chandler's Orchestra. The card invites attendees to enjoy a night of live entertainment and dancing.
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Knights of Columbus Hall
Chandler’s Orchestra
Water Boy Witness Headedfor State Case in Double Murder
A farmer named Barry Whetstone forced to carry water for a masked gang during the August killings of Watt Daniel and Thomas Richards will be the state's chief witness. His testimony led to the arrest of T. F. Burnett, who denies membership in the KKK and will mount an alibi defense as investigators press charges.
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Rouge
Watt Daniel
Thomas Richards
Barry Whetstone
T. F. Burnett
Whetstone
Department of Justice
Burnett
Bastrop
Daniels
Richards
la Fourche
Invisible Empire
Barnett
Knifed at Dance Hall in DeKalb
Finnish lad Carl Rosenburg, 26, was severely knifed after a late Saturday night altercation at a North Eleventh street dance hall. Ed Carlson was named as the alleged assailant, but he denied the accusation. two unnamed men aided Rosenburg and he was rushed to Powell’s drug store for first aid before surgery. The case hinges on conflicting accounts and a preliminary hearing was postponed to Friday morning.
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North Eleventh Street
Ed Carlson
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Powell
Second Street
Rowe
Peck
Ad Air
Rosenburs
Lost articles turn up at Chronicle office
DeKalb residents turned in found items including a house door key a long green leather glove a purse with receipts and money. Owners claimed the purse and police report indicates other items remain unclaimed awaiting rightful owners at the Chronicle office. Weather notes for Illinois predict unsettled tonight with possible rain or snow and colder conditions Wednesday. The Ring of Valoromar a Peter Kyne story about Southern California plays at Star theatre directed by Frank Borzage starring Forrest Stanley and Marjorie.
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Illinois
Valomar
Peter
Kyne
Southern California
Star Theatre
Frank Borzage
Forrest Stanley
Marjorie
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