Horror in Oklahoma tragedy at Babbs Switch school
United Press report from Hobart Oklahoma details the Christmas Eve disaster at District School No 42. Thirty three people died and 27 were injured as a candle on the tree touched a curtain and sparked fatal flames. Rescuees describe the panic and the deaths as workers began graves in frozen soil while Muskogee children sent gifts to comfort the survivors.
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United Press
Hobart
Okla
Babbs Switch
C. V. Estes
Presbyterian Church
Muskogee
Andrew Jackson
Loro
Vesta
Celebration at Vikings Hall by Lady Vikings
A Christmas celebration will be held Sunday night at Vikings Hall with the Lady Vikings assisting. The program starts at five o'clock featuring a Christmas tree for children and a noted speaker Berhard Benson of Chicago. Refreshments served. no fee.
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Vikings
Berhard Benson
Chicago
Claus
DeKalb Glee Club Boosts City with University Concert
Officials report Illinois University Glee Club will perform Monday at the DeKalb theatre boosting the city’s profile. Four local boys appear in the club: Addison Crowell, Stanley Hunt as business manager, Theodore Anderson, and Charles Bradt.
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Illinois University
University Glee Club
DeKalb Theatre
DeKalb
Addison Cro¢well
Stanley Hunt
Theodore Anderson
Charles Bradt
Springfield Isolated As Storm Locks Capital Wire
State capital remains cut off from the outside world after a sleet storm. Thousands of utility poles lie toppled around the city and nearby towns. Intense cold hamstrings crews trying to restore communications and lines.
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Springfield
Bem
Christmas Festival at Swedish Mission Church Delights Crowd
Yesterday's service at the Swedish Mission church drew a full house despite cold weather. A fine program featured mandolin and violin solos by Mrs. Bert Swanstrom and Miss Mildred Anderson, with 40 numbers including a large orchestra under James Robertson. Rev. Emil G. Winstedt spoke on The Wonders of Christ, and a substantial purse was given to him. The festival ended with candy for children as the church glowed with decorations and a bright Christmas tree.
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Bert Swanstrom
Mildred Anderson
Emil G. Winstedt
Winstedt
All
Roof Fire at Conlin Home Spurs Driver Warnings
Fire started in the roof of Mrs. Conlin’s South Third Street home around noon. Damage described as slight. Chief McEvoy urged motorists to obey the right of way ordinance as fire apparatus passed, noting a $25 fine for failure to yield.
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Conlin
McEvoy
Congregational Choir Planned Christmas Cantata at Waterman
The Congregational choir will travel to Waterman Sunday evening for the Christmas cantata The Christ Child by Halley. The service promises beauty and may draw many from Waterman if weather allows. Further details will follow.
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Waterman
Halley
Decision on Divorce Case Reserved in Rhinelander Suit
In White Plains New York December 26 the supreme court reserved its decision on the divorce alimony and counsel fees petition of Mrs Leonard Rhinelander heiress of a New York family. Rhinelander seeks alimony and 10000 counsel fees while the husband sues for a nullment alleging concealment of race. The woman’s attorney offered 400 a month alimony but the judge reserved decision.
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My United Press
White Plains
N. Y
Supreme Court
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
New York
Rhinelander
Thompkins
B R B Marked Hat Found By Police
Police traced a telegram from Independence Kansas stating two men were being held there with two hats marked B R B DeKalb. Buckaloo Ruppi and Burroughs staff checked for entry or missing merchandise and found nothing. Police suspect a machine stolen from the city may have carried the hats, but this is unconfirmed.
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Ndependence
Kan
DeKalb
Buckaloo, Ruppi and Buuroughs
Doctor Called Away by Mother's Death in Waukegan
Dr. A C Grotewohl rushed to Waukegan Wednesday evening after the sudden death of his mother. The deceased woman had no known ties to De Kalb, and information remains scarce due to the dentist's absence.
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Grotewohl
A. C. Grotewohl
Waukegan
de Kalb
Fire destroys Duffy garage in Dixon Christmas blaze
A massive fire at the Downing building on First Street in Dixon destroyed the Duffy garage and Knights of Columbus rooms. Sparks from a defective stack and a large gasoline storage fueled the blaze, with flames discovered about two AM and controlled after four hours. Loss estimated at 120000 dollars as 60 to 70 cars, many uninsured, burned. Amboy and Sterling crews aided. temperature 14 below zero hindered efforts.
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Dixon
Downing
First Street
Duffy
Knights of Columbus Club
Amboy
Sterling
United States
Spark Plug In Official Trip Christmas Day
Fire Chief McAvoy used Spark Plug, the new fire trick, yesterday for the first time officially. John Borle had a scare but did not think it needed a response. Spark Ping with King Tut at the wheel made the trip, first time it answered a fire call. The wagon was again used this morning for steam pipe covering at the G H Deane home. The new truck is a valuable asset for future jobs.
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McAvoy
John Borle
G. H. Deane
Christmas program brightens DeKalb Sanitorium patients
Rev. E. W. Magnusson of First Lutheran church organized a Christmas afternoon for patients and nurses at the DeKalb County Tuberculosis Sanitorium. He was joined by Peoria singer Mr. Swanson and pianist Prof. Eugene Nordgren. Magnusson spoke on Christmas Day and its meaning, making the event an engaging observance for all in the institution.
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E. W. Magnusson
First Lutheran Church
DeKalb County
Magnusson
Swanson
Peoria
Eugene Nordgren
Blanket and coat stolen at City Hall
Police report an old blanket left on the line for airing at the City Hall was stolen. Officer Ben Peek’s coat was also taken. A recovery is expected for the coat within days, while the blanket’s status remains unresolved.
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Ben Peek
Sunday School Classes Plan Christmas Program at Swedish Baptist
Congregation members of the Swedish Baptist church will observe Christmas with the Sunday school classes presenting their annual program this evening at seven o clock. A large Christmas tree has been secured and the children will carry out an engaging program as part of the church's Christmas activities.
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the Swedish Baptist Church
Defendants to Ask New Trials In Murder Case
Attorneys for former pastor Lawrence M. Hight and Mrs. Elsie Sweetin, both convicted of killing Wilford Sweetin, appealed for a new trial. Motions set for January before Judge Kern. Hight faces imprisonment, Sweetin 35 years. Sweetin, distraught, visited her husband’s grave on Christmas day and protested her conviction as she sobbed.
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Cnitea Pressy
Mt. Vernon
Lawrence M. Hight
Elsie Sweetin
Wilford Sweetin
Hight
Berton
Poison Booze Deaths Fever On Christmas
Poison liquor killed fewer people this Christmas than in 1922 according to major cities. New York saw three deaths with seven more hospitalised, Chicago two, Boston Scranton and Cleveland one each. Philadelphia had no deaths though hospital cases rose by 30 percent. San Antonio reported two women dying. Last Christmas New York alone had five deaths from poisoned liquor.
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United Press
New York
N. Y
Chicago
Boston Scranton
Cleveland
Philadelphia
San Antonio
Taxi Service Started Here by Runnells
Announcement says DeKalb Taxi service using Studebaker cars has started in DeKalb with headquarters at the Runnells Brothers Garage on Fourth Street. Two Runnells brothers lead the venture and, after two to three days of operation, they expect to capture their share of the business. Two sedans are in service now and a third will be added soon to handle the growing workload.
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DeKalb Taxi
Studebaker Se
DeKalb
Runnells Brothers
Office Fire Scare Ends Quietly After Smoke Odor
Wednesday afternoon occupants in offices of Br. Grotewohl and Dr. Anderson smelled smoke. Fire department responded as Captain Wall investigated a basement fire caused by a dried chimney. Fire in the stove was extinguished and the building cleared without further incident. Nearby theatre listings note Norma Talmadge film and showings at local venues.
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Br. Grotewohl
Dr. Anderson
Air mail pilot Charles Gilbert perished in blizzard near Kaneville
The air mail investigation ruled Charles Gilbert died from a blizzard near Kaneville Illinois, not engine trouble. Gilbert was believed to have abandoned his aircraft after engine trouble but was blinded by the blizzard and attempted to jump to safety. The investigation concluded the death was due to the severe winter storm.
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Chicago
Ill
Charles Gilbert
Air Mail
Santa Claus
Kaneville
Gilbert
Quartet Sings On Christmas To Sick Folks
The Swedish Mission Church men's quartet at Glidden hospital presented a brief Christmas carol program. Members John Chison Henry No Teen Eugene Stone and Axel Crowland sang in hallways pausing at open doors to cheer patients unable to see the singers. The music provided cheer to those away from home on Christmas Day.
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Swedish Mission Church
Glidden Hospital
Hag
John Chison
Henry No- Teen
Eugene Stone
Axel Crowland
Lenath
Cold Wave Sweeps West and Midwest With Low Temperatures
A new cold wave crosses the west and moves eastward across the middle district. Temperatures plunge across Alberta from 30 to 40 below, with readings of 12 below in Flagstaff, 18 below in Grand Junction, and eight below in Salt Lake City.
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Chicago
Til
Middle District
Byurea
Bureau S A
Alberta
Flagstaff
Ariz
Grand Junction
Colo
Salt Lake City
Utah
Sled Project Aims to Save Island Doctor Life
Put-in-Bay Ohio December crowd constructs a large sled to rush island physician Dr. H. M. Lowash to the mainland for life saving facilities. With him slowly bleeding, residents hope to transport him to Sandusky or another lake port for care.
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Put-in-Bay
Ohio
Ross Island
Lake Erie
H. M. Lowash
Sandusky
Judge Glidden Seriously Ill at Home in City
Friends report Judge V A Glidden is again seriously ill at his city home and confined to bed after several days of pain. Attending physician has needed to ease his suffering with opiates, and there is little change in his condition today.
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Udge Glidden
V. A. Glidden
Two Dixon Area Accidents Kill Two Local Children
Christmas joy gave way to tragedy on Dix on farms as Oliver Killian, three, died from kerosene fire injuries after he spread fuel on a blaze and an explosion ignited clothing. Oliver Smith, ten, was killed when a gun discharged as a shell jammed in the weapon toppled, instantly killing him.
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Dixon Farm
Oliver Killian
Dixon
Oliver Smith
Killian
Witle
George Smith
Nogr
Dix
DeKalb
Bus Service Not Hindered by the Weather
De Kalb bus service ran largely on schedule during the holiday despite cold conditions. Minor delays affected a few trips, mainly east and west routes, while Sycamore buses operated at capacity on several departures from Third Street. The company credits drivers and road conditions for maintaining service levels and is satisfied with overall performance.
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de Kalb
Here
Sycamore
Third Street
Scatter Food for the Birds Plea Today
Thousands of birds in the area lack food this time of year and many are reported starving. The Wild Life Society urges residents to scatter bread crumbs or similar food to help birds, noting a few crumbs on snow will be quickly found and require little effort.
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Wild Life Society
Garage Man Shows Improvement at Hospital
Harry Runnells, taken seriously ill Sunday and moved to Glidden hospital, is reported to be improving. The well known garage man, who has suffered stomach trouble for some time, was last Sunday’s severe attack. Today he is not yet back to his old self but feels better and will remain in hospital for several days before returning home.
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Arage
Harry Runnells
Glidden Hospital
Bomb Blast Injures Italian Attorney in Los Angeles
Police probe a Christmas package explosion that wounded Italian attorney Ernest Torchia. The motive remains unclear amid rumors tied to Sicilian vendettas, with officials unsure when suspects may be named as his condition stayed critical.
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Uniied
Los Angeles
Ernest Torchia
Cantata and recital at First Lutheran church
Lutherans present a Christmas cantata The Adoration by George B. Nevin at Sunday evening service alongside Prof Eugene Nonigren organ recital. Soloists Elvin Carlson Evelyn Blomauist Harvey Pierson and Elvira Collin perform with choir and quartet in arrangements from O Come All Ye Faithful to Amen Lord We Dieze Thee.
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Eugene Nonigren
George BR. Nevin
Beritone
Elvin Carlson
Evelyn Blomauist
Harvey Pierson
Elvira Collin
Jury Deliberates McCoy Murder Trial Fate in Court
United Press reports on December 26 Los Angeles with Kid McCoy awaiting verdict from nine women and three men. Judge Crail instructs jurors to consider mental state and to determine if Theresa Mors died by self harm or by McCoy’s actions in the antique shop.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Kid McCoy
Theresa Mors
McCoy
Ohio driver crashes on highway injures no one
Franklin Grove man reports that a machine bearing an Ohio license, driven by a woman, crashed while speeding to pass a wagon on the highway. Mrs Myers was driving. the crash caused considerable damage but no serious injuries. Police were asked to apprehend the offender for damages settlement.
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Ohio
Will Myers
Franklin Grove
Attempted murder targets United States attorney in San Francisco
An attack on Assistant U.S. District Attorney Kenneth Gillis occurred as a bullet shattered a window of the federal building in San Francisco. Gillis was at his desk. officials say he was not hit. The would-be assassin escaped and no motive is known.
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United Trees
San Francisco
Cal
United States District
Kenneth Gillis
Gilles
Federal
Secret Service
Belvidere Couples Celebrate Golden Weddings at Home
Two Belvidere couples Mr. and Mrs. F. SStockwell and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bullett marked 50 years of marriage. They wed in Belvidere with the same pastor and have continued residing there. A large photo of the celebrants appeared in today’s Chicago Herald and Examiner.
Joe Govig Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Joe Govig, who recently underwent an operation at Rochelle hospital, was driven home by Earl Hunt yesterday. He reports feeling better each day and hopes to resume downtown activity soon, just in time for Christmas.
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Joe Gevig
Rochelle Hospital
Earl Hunt
Mr. Govig
DeKalb
Coal Mine Deaths for the Past Month
Washington D C December 26 coal mine accidents last month killed 125 men the bureau of mines announced today an increase from prior figures. deaths occurred in the Pennsylvania anthracite region with others in separate districts as reported in the summary.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Mines
Sylvania
Palmertown Flood Toll Rises After Dam Burst
Nine dead and nineteen injured in Palmertown as flood waters from the Mathiesen works dam burst Christmas Eve. Fifteen homes swept away, many missing or exposed, with relief crews aiding victims as the valley recovers from the muddy surge.
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United Freely Saltsvile
Palmerstown
Mathiesen Works
Little Settlement
Saltsville
Palmertown
Mathieson Works
Palmerton
Murder Trial Headlines Court Case In Stat
A confusing local report describes a shooting incident involving Thom and Bernard Stone. The police officer was wounded, and the suspect was taken into custody. The text notes a court case and potential penitentiary action in Mason City with unclear dates and outcomes.
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Mason City
Til
Thom
Anough
Bernard Stone
Martin Gavin Fails to Show Up in DeKalb
Police report Martin Gavin, a known local figure, did not appear in DeKalb as expected. Officials believe he may be missing since December, with speculation he could be deceased or have returned covertly.
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Martin Gavin
DeKalb
Police Book Quiet Night Amidst Stolen Goods Quiet
Police reports describe a quiet night amid a stolen goods case. One man, Mike Ruka, was arrested and jailed yesterday, awaiting bond today. Officers noted the incident as unusually active for the time.
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Mike Ruka
James Murray Hurt In Fall At Rockford Garage
James Murray of this city was injured in a fall while climbing stairs in a Rockford garage. He was taken to a hospital and later able to walk with assistance, though he remained weak after the mishap. He fell from a higher landing to the floor below, with no serious injuries reported.
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James Murray
Rockford
B. Murray
Jim
Iim
Murray
Ford
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