Fire delays steel work at American Steel & Wire plant
Fire chief says a spontaneous ignition damaged the Tenth street works of American Steel & Wire, with losses over 1000 dollars. Firefighters and plant crews battled flames for about an hour, affecting the nail and drawing mills and delaying orders while repairs proceed and a new cable is shipped.
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McEvoy
Tenth Street
American Steel & Wire Company
Stogin
Seventh Street
Th Street
Steel Company
Seventh and
Oak Streets
Tenth
Steel
Condition of Veteran Businessman Lundberg Alarming
A report from the John G. Lundberg home on North Fifth Street states the veteran business man spent a restless night and his condition remains serious but not favorable. He saw friends yesterday and reviewed many post cards sent after his last serious attack. Family members were with him Sunday and yesterday, and he could take nourishment at intervals, though doctors find his condition baffling.
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John G. Lundberg
North Fifth Street
Lundberg
Sight Seers View Lindbergh Trophies in St. Louis
In St Louis on December 26 a display of Col Charles A Lindberghs trophies at the Missouri Historical Society drew more than 6000 sightseers, the crowd marking one of the largest gatherings since he asked the society to handle the collection.
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Lindy
St. Louis Mo
U.P
Charles A. Lindbergh
Missouri Historical Society
Society
Christmas Guns Kill Boys in St. Louis
Accidental discharge of pistols and guns received for Christmas killed two boys in St. Louis yesterday and wounded three others. The dead were John Fazio and James Cuadile, both 14, with several injuries reported among the remaining youths.
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St. Louis St. Louis
John Fazio
James Cuadile
Fire Hose Incident Terrifies City Fire Fans
Enthusiastic onlookers driving to a steel company blaze last night crossed and strained over a fire hose. A police officer halted the vehicle as it straddled the hose, delaying the water line until firefighters removed it. The officer judged the restraint as a fitting punishment for the risky act.
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Steel Company
Hill Trial Under Way in Hill Case in Ottawa
Harry Hill, 22, charged with murder of his mother Mrs Eliza A Hill, prepared for trial in Ottawa Illinois as the hearing opened at 1 30 pm and jurors were to be chosen. The defense weighed a possible venue change while prosecutors anticipated no quash of indictment and a verdict that could lead to executions or acquittal.
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Ottawa
U.P
Harry Hill
Eliza’ A. Hill
Hill
Mse
Russell O. Hanson
United Press
Hanson
Ill
Til
Illinois
Elizabeth Hill
LaSalle Repeater
Harry
Alice Sawyer
Springfield
Minas
Innovation Chamber of Commerce Meeting Friday
The Innovation Chamber of Commerce announces a Friday noon gathering led by Secretary O. G. Olwin. Members are urged to attend in force to discuss one or two pressing business matters and ensure action on the agenda.
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Chamber of Commerce
Innovation
O. G. Olwin
Olwin
New Michigan State Auto Licenses Seen Here
City residents observe new license plates from Illinois and neighboring states. Reports note plates from Indiana Iowa and Michigan for next year seen on machines passing through the area as the first allotment from Springfield Illinois is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State
Springfield
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Hickman Is Back Again In Los Angeles
William Edward Hickman, the confessed slayer of Marion Parker, arrived in Los Angeles under heavy guard after being captured in Pendleton. Officials rushed him to the county jail as mobs feared, with police on high alert and guards at the station and jail to prevent disturbances. He broke down en route and admitted he alone killed the girl, seeking funds for college. He faces arraignment and a speedy trial with possible execution within months.
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Los Angeles
U.P
Edward Hickman
Hall of Justice
Asa Keyes
Hickman
Pendleton
Ore
Marion Parker
Fox
California
Fred Wilson
U.S
William Edward Hickman
Southern Pacific Flyer
Carlos Hardy
San Quentin
Cal
Kansas City
Andrew Cramer
Marian Parker
Echo
Weather for Illinois Unsettled Tonight and Wednesday
Unsettled weather moves across Illinois with probable rain tonight and again on Wednesday. Warmer tonight as temperatures rise, with cooler conditions likely toward midweek. Continuous gray skies and showers expected across counties, delaying outdoor plans in many areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Death Ends Long Fight in Alma Overgard Case
Alma Overgard a 16 year old of Oconto Nebraska died today after 37 days of artificial respiration. Doctors called it the longest case on record of prolonging life by artificial means. Her arms had been raised and lowered in relays by six helpers, and she was conscious to the end hoping to thank her rescuers. The case drew national attention and a full report is planned for the American Medical Association.
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Oconto
Neb
U.P
Alma Overgard
Alma
Miss Overgard
John French
American Medical Association
J. C. , Wade
Authorities seek parents of newborn baby boy found dead
Authorities are searching for the parents of a few days old baby boy whose body was found by schoolboys lying beside the road near here. Identity of the child was not known.
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Ququoin
Lindberghs Plan Mexico City Stop on Central American Tour
Evangeline Lindbergh to depart tomorrow with Col Charles A Lindbergh flying Spirit of St. Louis from Mexico City. Ford plane to stops Tampico San Antonio Indianapolis en route to Detroit Friday. Crowd at embassy garden party honors Lindberghs with silver gifts. pilot vows shortest air line and 150 gallons of fuel.
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Mexico City
Wee
Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh
United States
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
St. Louis
Col. Lindbergh
Detroit
Henry Ford
Lindbergh
Valbuena Field
Dwight Morrow
Aeste
Embassy
Lindberghs
Mexico
Guatemala
Fire Truck Sent to Marion After Crash
West Frankfort fire unit led by Chief Chad Fife arrived in Marion to handle fires as Marion’s own truck, wrecked Christmas afternoon, is out of service. Three Marion firefighters were hospitalized. West Frankfort will stay until a new Marion truck arrives from St. Louis. No bill will be charged for services. local grocer ad follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
U.P
West Frankfort
Chad Fife
Marion Department
Marlon
St. Louis
Fite
Cortland man Jerry Simpson killed by freight train crossing
Nathan W. Simpson 71 known as Jerry Simpson of Cortland was fatally struck by an east bound North Western passenger train at the main crossing. His body was found about 12:30 a.m. and taken to H. A. Nelson morgue. Coroner ordered an inquest as relatives and Cortland residents recall a long life, four marriages, two sons Earl and Fred in Aurora, a daughter-in-law Nora Lewis, and several stepchildren. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. at Nelson chapel before burial in Shabbona.
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Nathan W. Simpson
Cortland
Jerry” Simpson
North Western
Mr. Simpson
McDaniels
C. H. Wilkinson
H. A. Nelson
North Third Stree
North Western Railway
Crossins
Jerry Simpson
Mr.Simpson
East Pound
Nathan Simpson
New York State
Shabbona
Simpson
Earl
Fred Simpson
Aurora
Nora Lewis
Lingehire
Montana
Arthur Bennett
Chicago
Frank Root
DeKalb
Ed. Simpson
Services Held Here Today for Mrs. H. Parker
Funeral services were conducted at the Finley home on South Soath street for Mrs. Hannah Parker 67 mother of Mrs. Finley. Rev. F. M. Webster led the rites before the casket was moved to Savanna for burial. Family members expect fuller life details to be released after their return.
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F. Finley
South Soath Street
Hannah Parker
Finley
South Sixth Street
Stock Yards Burned At National City Fire Ravages Yards and 2000 Hogs
A major blaze at National Stock Yards in National City NL destroyed a 600 by 150 foot building housing a double deck of pens, causing more than 75000 in damage and the loss of about 2000 hogs. The cause was unknown as fire raged early today. END OF YEAR SALES AT MALANE'S Beacon Bath Robes for Misses and Ladies Apron Dr 12 Mo 33 Inch Pangee, etc.
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National City
U.S
National Stock Yards
Malane
Beacon Bath
Christmas Weather Miked in Mildest in Years
The article reports a very mild Christmas with temperatures around 40 to 45 degrees for Sunday and Monday in the city and surrounding area. It notes the spell as possibly the mildest in 15 to 20 years, comparing to Christmas Day 1910 when similar warmth caused dandelions to bloom.
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Mercury
Avila Portrayed as Noted Fraudster at Mexican Inquiry
Washington December 27. Witness Frank G. McLaughlin vice president of El Sol Petroleum described Miguel Avila as a notorious purveyor of any kind of documents in Mexico City. He recounted Avila delivering forged papers for Hearst and a supposed order to arm Nicaraguan rebels. He urged the committee to see Avila as dangerous and said he reported the matter to Senator La Follette.
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Washington
Miguel Avila
William Randolph Hearst
Senate
Frank G. McLaughlin
El-Sol Petroleum Company
Mexico City
Avila
McLaughlin
Lane
Imericah Vie
E. Swift
Swift
Avila Waas
Genera Pina
Hearst
United States
Borah
LaFollette
Norris
Heflin
Six Boys Escape From State School
Police records show six boys escaped from St. Charles School for boys Sunday night. The runaways wore the institution uniform, aiding recognition if seen. No signs of the escapees have been reported by DeKalb police as of today.
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St. Charles School
DeKalb
Stray Horse Roams City Street Early Morning
A large black horse trotted along the highway in the early hours, ignored the stop sign at First and Lincoln Highway, and cut across the post office path to avoid traffic. No accidents occurred as the horse wandered the street briefly before being contained.
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Lincoln Highway
Missing Amphibian Plane The Dawn Searched By Navy
A Trans Atlantic amphibian plane The Dawn with Mrs Frances Grayson and three crew vanished after takeoff from Roosevelt Field. The Los Angeles dirigible and destroyers raced to Sable Island near Nova Scotia to locate signals from the Dawn as rough weather and ice threaten the search and fate of the crew.
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Lakehurst
N. J
U.2
Nova Scotia
Halifax
Naval Air Station
Los Angeles
Sable Island
Nova Scotian
New York
Sturtevant
Frances Grayson
Mahan
Provincetown
Coast Guard
New England States
WMU
Grayson
Rooseysit Field
Novia Scotia
Cape Cod
Cape Sable
Newfoundland
New Brunswick
Dirigible
Navy
Mia Grayson
U. S
United Press
Charleston
Charleston Navy Yards
Bost Z
Brown Banks
Edward P. Warner
Satie Island
Troon
Mihan
Roosevelt Field
L. L
Oskar Omdahl
Brice Galdsborough
Fred Koehler
Harbor Grace
Cape Cot
We Are Buying All Kinds of Furs and Hides
Ike Gordon and Son advertise cash for furs and hides including mink muskrat skunk horse hides and cow hides. The firm offers top prices and lists 151 North Second St and phone 1026 for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Gordon and Son
North Second St
Yaa
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Far
Celery Harts
Jonathan
Lanrest
Frank
H. Parker
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