Fire losses lower than last year in DeKalb report
Fire Chief McEvoy prepares the annual city council report noting 11 calls so far this year totaling 7655 in loss, with 2800 not charged to the city leaving about 4855. January and February had the most calls, and this month may reach a peak, while two out of town fires add to the total but aren’t city losses.
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McEvoy
DeKalb
Micsha
Pat Hickey
Sycamore Road
Enire
Ci.y
Chronicle
DeKalb Fire Department
Pressey
Washington, D. C
Red League of Nations
Borah
Lod
America
Lodze
Senate Wi
France
Harding
Lode
Lodge
United States
M. Briand
Italy
Holland
Japan
Haly
Great Britain
Gealney
Will Secora Secures Jail Decor Contract in County Seat
William Secora, a vena partner and decorator, won the county clerk’s bid for repainting the jail and other quarters in Sycamore. He submitted the best bid among nearly twenty painters from various cities. Work starts Thursday or Friday and will continue until completion, addressing rooms in need of paint.
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William Secora
Vena
Sycamore
Marion Wright to Accompany Aurora Chorus in Winter Concerts
Marion Wright, a noted local pianist, has been engaged by Director Detweiler to serve as accompanist for the Aurora Choral Society this winter. The group will perform the Messiah soon and Elijah later in costume. Wright also remains accompanist for the DeKalb Choral Society.
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Marion Wright
Aurora Chorus
Detweler
Aurora Choral Socie
Elijah
Wright
DeKalb Choral Society
Judge Wilbur F Crafts Dies in Washington Hospital
Judge Wilbur F Crafts a noted advocate of reform legislation died in a Washington hospital from pneumonia. The notice mentions a holiday matinee event titled RAGS TO RICHES for December 28 and 29 and lists First National Bank and First Trust & Savings Bank.
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Judge Crafts
Capital
Teere
Washirt&ion
D. C
Wilbur F. Crafts
Attempt Made On Life Of Royal Scion In Rome
Reports from Belgrade to Epoka describe an assassination attempt on Prince George, brother of King Alexander, while dining at Rada Pasitch’s home in Rome. The prince fell seriously ill, ground to stomach poisoning per a physician. Pasitch’s son, the premier, faces harsh press criticism amid claims of lasting enmity after a public insult years earlier.
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Rome
Italy
George
Alexander
Jugo Slavia
Rada Pasitch
Belgrade
Epoka
Mince
Pasitch
More Suits To Be Filed Soon By Government
Washington announces another wave of civil suits against war cantonment contractors. The government alleges large fraud in camp construction gains. Contractors, camps, and exact amounts remain secret by the Justice Department as suits are prepared.
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Washington, D. C
Justice Department
Glee Club to Perform at Methodist Church Tonight
The University of Illinois glee club of 25 members appears at the Methodist church under the Men's class auspices. After arriving at noon they visited the Elks lodge and the Bradt home. Banquet guests will gather at the Bradt residence early this evening. Tickets are selling well and the auditorium is likely to be filled.
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University of
Bradt
University of Iinois Glee Club
Methodist Church
DeKalb
Illinois
Glee Club
Ray Davis Recovers From Illness After Christmas Crisis
News from the Ray Davis home reports a rapid recovery from an illness believed to stem from food poisoning after a Christmas dinner. The attack disrupted holiday plans but Davis is now feeling better and expected to visit friends soon.
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Ray Davis
Davis
Three Die in Belleair Home Fire Fatal Early Morning
A mother Mrs. William Aiken aged 37 and her two sons Junior 10 and Artiul eight were burned alive when a gas stove ignited bed clothing in their Belleair Ohio home. An infant son survived in hospital with serious burns. The fire started after an over opened gas stove.
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Vanited Press
Belleair
Ohio
William Aiken
Junior
Artiul
Naval Officer in New Method of Horse Sale
Philadelphia officials advertise a seaside style horse sale by naval yard staff. Ads list four horses Lot 36268 Jos age nine with bad right hind leg Lot 30269 John age eighteen front leg weak Lot 30270 Tim age eighteen poor overall Lot 30273 Ray age ? blind but otherwise sound Note: no guarantee with any horse.
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Laher
Philadelphia
John
Tim
St Marys Benevolent Association Baskets Aid Poor
Organization Gives Baskets to Citys Poor. Ladies of St Marys Benevolent Association distributed home cooked Christmas dinners to many families. Baskets included fruit and clothing for children and were part of spreading holiday cheer in the city.
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St.Mary’s Benevolent Association
Aes
Missionaries Forsberg and Lundin Freed by Chinese Rebels
After seven to eight weeks of captivity, missionaries Forsberg and Lundin from First Lutheran church were released just before Christmas. Both men have families and faced heavy expenses during their detention. Forsberg is noted as a classmate of Rev. E. W. Magnusson at Augustana College.
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First Lutheran Church
Forsberg and
Lundin
E. W. Magnusson
Ausustu College
Famous Diplomat Hannis Taylor Dies in Washington
United Press reports in Washington that Hannis Taylor, renowned author and institutional lawyer who served as minister to Spain under President Cleveland, died today. The notice notes his public service and literary contributions as it records his death on December 27 in Washington, D. C.
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Washington
United Press
Hannis Taylor
Institutional
Spain
Cleveland
Tailor Made Man Ends Run At Princess Theatre DeKalb
Last Times Tonight at the Princess theatre in DeKalb features two performances at 7 30 and 9 30. C E Walters Co issues a coupon drive with silverware prize for the holder of the most coupons. Audience urged to present coupons before Saturday.
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DeKalb
Princess Theatre
C. E. Walters’ Store
C. E. Walters & CO
Arrest in Baltimore
A composite dispatch notes political clashes over disarmament and economic policy led by Senator Borah, with Lodge opposing in Washington. It also covers a murder case in Met Rouge and the arrest of former Mayor Dr B J McKain, plus ongoing efforts to secure his release amid masked mob violence and habeas corpus actions.
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Met Rouge
Cuisiane
New Orleans
Baltimore
B. J. McKain
Louisiana
Lake
la Tourshe Tagedy
Carter
Supeme
McKain
Parker
McKoin
Victor N. H. Yount
Jon Hopkins Hospital
Baitimore
Knights Meet Good Fellowship For Thursday Game
Two local clubs the Knights of Columbus and the Good Fellowship will clash Thursday night at the Second Fellowship Boys club rooms due to a Friday dance. American Steel leads current standings as the outcome could decide the top spot. Those in other clubs may gauge the score needed to advance after that game. See RAGS TO RICHES 28 and 29. Free tickets available via First Nat Bank or First Trust and Savings Bank. 21 Edgar Nelson, organist At M E church, Jan 19.
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Good Fellowship Club
Second Fellowship Boys
American Steel
Rags TO Riches
Nat's Bank
First Trust and Savings Bank
Lovely Little Girl Slain In Brooklyn Home
Theresa M Me larthy known as the little vamp in Brooklyn was found slain at home with a bullet wound to the breast. Her mother Pauline McCarthy returned from work to a locked apartment and found the body amid scattered toys. Detectives found no signs of entry despite a window fingerprint search.
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New York
Theresa Melarthy
Brooklyn
Pauline McCarthy
Joe
Baldwin to sail for America to discuss debt relief
London December 27 Baldwin chancellor of the exchequer sails for America to confer with Washington on Britain’s debt. He hopes to fund the debt and ease interest burden. Success could set a European example for settlements and pave way for Bonar Law to pursue reparations in Paris.
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Bonard Law
Paris
America
Chimney Fires Across City Prompt Quick Fire Crew Calls
City reports show multiple chimney fires recently with several calls to South Third Street. Firefighters responded to small blazes, applying salt to the furnace area and returning to the station, warning that chimney fires can spread if untreated.
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South Third Street
Arrest Man As The Slayer Of Chicaro Cops
A man named Joe Hendricks serving 60 days for petit larceny was identified by photographs as Carl Daughauski, wanted in Chicago for the murder of Acting Lieutenant G. E. Lawrence and Patrolman Thomas J. Clark on January 10. He denied knowledge of the killings as Chicago police continued the hunt.
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United Pressy
San Diego
Cal
Joe Hendricks
Carl Daughauski
Chicaro
G. E. Lawrence
Thomas J. Clark
Chicago
Yule Eve Mass At Maple Park In St Marys Church
One of the largest congregations attended the Christmas midnight mass at Maple Park led by Rev. F. S. Joreela. The service featured a solemn, well rendered choral performance with soloists Joe Clyne Mark Walsh and Joseph Porcella. Kyrie Gloria Creda Offerory Adeste Fidelis Sanctus Benedictus Agnus Dei Holy Night. btasiotal Symphony Handel Or van.
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St. Mary's Church
F. S. Joreela
Maple Park
Joe Clyne
Mark Walsh
Joseph Porcella
Kyrie
Fireman Of Ill Fated Tug Found Near Lake
Efforts to recover the seven remaining crew members of the tug Cornell are ongoing after the vessel was declared lost. The discovery of a firefighter’s body in a lifeboat off Long Point, Canada, leads officials to suspect the wreck lies at the lake bottom nearby.
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Cleveland
Cornell
Long Point
Canada
Great Gale Sweeps Across Atlantic Coast
London reports twenty eight lives and five ships lost as fierce gales and hurricanes lash the Atlantic along England. The storm disrupts western ports, delays liners, and provokes distress signals. The British schooner Gov Gon Fredge is rescued by the freighter Menominee after a mast and sails are torn away and the crew fights to stay afloat.
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United Press
London
England
Atlantic
English
Gertie
America
Attlantic
Washington, D. C
Atlantic Ocean
Weather Bureau
En- Dee
Virginia Capes
New York
N. Y
mid-Atlantic
Gov .Gon Fredge
Fredges
Sschooner
Toledo Fire Fatal Blaze Costs Millions in Apartment Fire
A costly Toledo blaze injures three firemen and a man, with property losses totaling 720000 dollars. Fifty nine families are rendered homeless as the fire erupts in an apartment building, prompting shifts in firefighting response today.
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United Press
Toledo Hie
Nee
DeKalb Men Elect Officers for New Theatre Plan
A DeKalb meeting elected D. A. Leifheit president Lan M. Smith vice president and Will Eisenberg secretary and treasurer. The group will name the new theatre city project with a prize for the chosen title. Suggestions must reach manager J. A. Leifheit by January 6.
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DeKalb
D. A. Leifheit
Lan M. Smith
Will Eisenberg
Leifhelt
Leifheit
J. A. Leifheit
Milkmen End Early Delivery Plan Better For All
Milkmen report approval for shifting milk delivery to noon instead of four in the morning. Households welcome the change as it reduces thawing delays and halts early noise, with both milkmen and housewives favoring the move.
Dave Riddell In Poor Condition After Amputation
Reports from a Chicago hospital indicate David Riddell, brother of Frank Riddell, remains in an alarming state. He underwent an above hip amputation last Saturday after injury and has not shown improvement since last Monday when Chief Riddell was notified.
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Chicago
David Riddell
Frank Riddell
Chief Riddell
Riddell
Star Tonight At The Star Shows Keaton And Minter
Mary Miles Minter and Buster Keaton headline a comedy bill headlined by The Blacksmith with a famed performance of The Cowboy and the Lady also starring Tom Moore and Mary Miles Minter. The show includes a strong supporting cast and Pathe News with performances at 9 and 9 10.
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Mary Miles Minter
Buster Keaton
Star Tonight
Blacksmith
Buster
Keaton
Mae Tines
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Clyde Fitch
Tom Moore
Wiola Daniel
Robert ‘Guy Oliver
Pathe News
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Delos Duty
Ray Hendon
George Carter
George Sherell
John Kayman
William J. Seber
A. C. Lewis
Defense Atorney
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A . Kerr
D. T. Cook
Leonard Stern
Thomas Sweeney
Richard Oden
S. N. Munter
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East
Senate
Edgar Nelson
Atm. E. Church
Baldwin
University Ofllinois Glee Club
Toledo
Milkmen
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