Glee Club in Concert Delights DeKalb Audience
University of Illinois Glee club 26 members performed a memorable program at the Methodist church last evening on its 31st annual tour. Solo work by P Markman and M C Hartley impressed, banjoist A F Gop e-trip received honors, and the group closed with the Illinois Loyalty song. The tour continues to Rockford and LaSalle next, with fair weather in Illinois.
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University of Illinois Glee Club
Methodist Church
DeKalb
Glee Club
P. Markman
Benton
LaSalle
Wwight
Pontiac
Leamington
Petition Seeks Clemency for Naval Steward on Death Row
Frederick Edward Bywater a 21 year old naval steward and his co defendant Mrs Percy Thompson appeal to the home secretary after petitions exceed one million signatures. They face execution at Tren tonville jail in North London likely in early January unless clemency is granted. The case notes rare executions of women in Britain and high court refused earlier to review a joint plea.
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United Press
London
England
Frederick Edward Bywater
Sweetheroe
Home Secretary
Percy Thompson
Trentonville
North London
Bywater
Battle of air rifles shocks South Second Street
A group of youths on South Second Street engaged in air rifle battles causing chaos and injuries including a lip wound and a loose tooth. Neighbors complain as two boys fired at each other with BR guns triggering a large free for all. City ordinance bans air rifles, and authorities may intervene. parents warned to stop the practice.
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Air Rifles
South Second Street
Bicycle Stolen From Street Near Barber Shop
Hegberg reported to police that his bicycle was stolen from Sam Miller's barber shop last evening. The wheel stood there for some time and, on return, was missing. Officers have a description and will search for it.
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Hegberg
Sam Miller
Burning Sands at Princess Playhouse Today and Tomorrow
The desert romance Burning Sands shown with The Sheik creator also offers Mud and Sand as a companion comedy. Princess Orchestra provides live music. Showtimes are 3 00, 7 30 and 9 15 today and tomorrow. A holiday matinee Rags to Riches is planned for December 28 and 29 with free tickets via local banks.
Feud in the Nations Eye Sparks Terrorism Fight
Ry United Press report from Mer Rouge Louisiana details a national concern over a reformer lawless feud. Two men Watt Daniels and Bruce Richards murdered amid efforts by federal and state agents to curb illegal whiskey and a power struggle led by Dr. McKain the former mayor now jailed in Baltimore. The Klan backs reformers in halting illicit distilleries as 53 stills are said to operate with officers overwhelmed.
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Ry United Press
Mer Rouge
Watt Daniels
Bruce Richards
Dr. McKain
Baltimore
McKain
Daniels
Richards
Ku Klux Klan
Christmas Gift Bomb Claims Mrs Chapman in Wisconsin
In Marshfield and Waukesha Wisconsin a mailed Christmas gift bomb exploded injuring James A Chapman and his wife. Mrs Chapman died from her wounds while Mr Chapman was badly hurt and may die. The device packed with iron shrapnel and glass caused severe injuries and near total home destruction.
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Waukesha
Wis
James A. Chapman
Marshfield
Chapman
Cameron
Wood County Board
Poisoner Sought After Carbolic Acid Attempt
United Press reports in Waukesha Wisconsin on December 28 reveal a John Doe warrant for the arrest of a poisoner suspected of trying to kill two school children with carbolic acid. Doctor Benjamin Levine described a dinner pail containing poison poured on food. Rose Wachow and Mittens Wachow were involved. Evelyn Steinetee is referenced in the case details.
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United Press
Waukesha
Wis
John Doe
Benjamin Levine
Morgan Olson
Rose Wachow
Wachow
Peat Evelyn Steinetee
Mittens
Thomas
Joh Doe
Rags to Riches? Bank Calls for Details in Notice
A National Bank and First Trust Savings Bank issue a call for particulars in a formal notice. The fragment references a financial matter involving a savings institution and a banking entity, seeking information or responses by a specified deadline.
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Rags TO Riches
Natl Bank
First Trust
Savings Bank
Rrr
Steamer Heinrich Kayser Lost With 44 Crew
United Press from Hamburg reports the 5,000-ton steamer Heinrich Kayser bound from New York to Bremen with 44 crew members is lost. It was last seen December 6 off the Newfoundland coast with a broken rudder.
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United Prepe
Hamburg
Germany
Heinrich Kayser
New York
Bremen
Newfoundlind
Mystery of Mer Rouge killings draws secret service aid
NEA Service reports officials in Mer Rouge Louisiana investigate the abduction and murder of F Watt Daniel and Thomas F Richards. Hooded gunmen accused the pair of bootlegging. authorities dispute the claim while secrecy surrounds the probe. Dr B M McKain, former mayor, faced a shotgun incident tied to the case. Richards vows to name his recognizers to authorities.
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NEA Service
Mer Rouge
F. Watt Daniel
Thomas F. Richards
Lake Fourche
Secret Service
A. V. Coco
Richards
Daniel
Met Rouge
B. M. McKain
McKeith
New Orleans
Louisiana
F. Wet
Lake la Fourche
Arkansas
Mississippis
DeKalb Odd Fellows Seek Golden Rule Degree in Earlville
Five members from the DeKalb lodge of Odd Fellows depart for Earlville tonight to participate in the Golden Rule degree. Delegates from every encampment in the county attend as degree work runs through the district. One DeKalb member is set to receive the walk, heightening local interest.
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Lodge of Odd Fellows
Barlville
DeKalb
DeKalby Lodge
Wesley Barry in Rags to Riches at the Star Tonight
Wesley Barry stars in Rags to Riches at the Star in a brisk action filled romance and comedy program. The cast includes Niles Welch with Ruth Renick Russell Simpson Richard Tucker and Eulalie Jen Day. Union barber shops will be closed all day Monday for New Year’s Day. performances at 7 30 and 10 00 p m with doors open Saturday evening until sea.
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Star Tonight
Freekies
Niles Welch
Ruth Renick
Russell Simpson
Richard Tucker
Eulalie Jen
Galli Curci Heard On Radio In DeKalb Fans Report
DeKalb residents heard Galli Curci in a grand appearance at the Auditorium last night with many saying the radio broadcast sounded clear and distinct. Fans heard her performance and noted the radio carried additional programs from various stations nationwide.
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Galli Curci
It’s Here Now Burning Sands at the Princess Playhouse
The play Burning Sands, praised as a bold answer to The Sheik, headlines the Princess Playhouse this today and tomorrow, drawing curiosity for its exotic storyline and stage appeal.
Wesley Barry in Rags to Riches at Star
Local patrons enjoyed Wesley Barry in Rags to Riches at the Star this afternoon with wide appeal for families. Evening showtimes are 7:30 and 9:10, drawing adults and children alike to the venue.
Stores Invoice AIL This Week To Get Volume
January 1 starts the annual inventory in De Kalb stores as clerks count and tally merchandise after Christmas. The exercise gauges stock on hand and estimates yearly business volume and profit.
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DeKalb
Two Die In Shack Fire After Liquor Still Explosion
Peoria Newfoundland and Labrador December 28. Robert Dalton thirty three died in the blaze when a liquor still exploded. James Campbell forty was dragged from the flames in time to live after the blast set fire to their shack.
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United Press
Peoria
Robert Dalton
James Campbell
Burning Sands at the Prin Theater Tonight Cast
Look At These Wenda Hawley Milton Sills and Witter Hail form the cast in Burning Sands at the Prin theater tonight. The production features a notable lineup and promises a strong dramatic showcase.
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Wenda Hawley
Milton Sills, and
Witter Hail
Prin ‘Eeas
Chicago court room to house new federal judge
Miss Ada Salmons, Elgin court reporter, may become clerk or private secretary to Judge Adam C. Cliffe, newly named to the federal bench. Preparations plan to move Wilkerson from his current courtroom. Evans will move to Page’s room as a new courtroom is built on the eighth floor of the federal building. Judge Evans serves on the circuit court of appeals in this district.
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Cliffe
Chicago
Aurora Star
Ada Salmons
Elgin City
Adam C. Cliffe
Miss Salmons
Red Cross
France
Judge Cliffe
Wilkeson
Wilkerson
Evan A. Evans
Carpenter
Clyne
Judge Evans
Page
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
President Opposes Board of Resolution for Economic Conference
President Harding opposes senate passage of the Borah backed board of resolution authorizing an international economic conference and armament limits. He argues it risks false impressions abroad and at home and says Congress should adjust reparations laws and debt terms rather than force a conference.
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United
Washington, D. C
Harding
Senate
Board of Resolution
Europe
Senator Lodge
Lodge
Borah
Congress
United States
Idaho
Car Inspector Emerson Fellows Heads to Springfield
Emerson Fellows, auto inspector for the district and known in DeKalb, has been called to Springfield to aid with the 1923 Illinois license plate applications. He left Tuesday and will stay as long as needed. Illinois plates will feature white figures on brewster green and start being issued this week.
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Emerson Fellows
DeKalb
Springfield
Fellows
Illinois
Brewster
British Fleet Races To Constantinople For Peace
News despatch from Malta and London report a British fleet, led by Admiral Brock, sailing at full speed from Malta toward Constantinople to urge Turkish concessions at Lausanne. Paris and Washington weigh in as the conference faces a possible breakdown and renewed Allied insistence on guarantees and capitulation terms.
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United Pree
Malta
Constantinople
Admiral Brock
London
England
Great Britain
Admiralty
Mediterranean
Mosul
Lausanne
Switzerland
Turkey
Marquis Curzon
Athens
Greece
Thrace
Plastiras
United States
Ismet Pasha
Payne Family Plans Return Next Tuesday
Dr and Mrs Howard Payne announce they will return to DeKalb next Tuesday after several weeks away due to the serious illness of Mrs Payne's mother in Schenectady New York. Mrs Payne remains critically ill despite blood transfusions in efforts to aid her recovery.
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Howard Payne
DeKalb
Payne
Schenectady
Mine Examiner Is Lost In Explosion Today
A coal mine explosion in Rockford early today left one man missing and 15 others recovering from gas fumes. Mine examiner Carl Finley is believed to be lost amid continuing fire at noon. A teen group of men were overcome while searching for Finley.
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Rockford
Unleasim
Lavington
Carl Finley
Finley
Burning Sands at the Princess Doors Tonight and Tomorrow
Clinton Iowa Dec 28 Mrs Sylvia Poole of Rockford wearing men’s clothing was arrested in company with Ben Goodwin also of Rockford and jailed for vagrancy. Poole claims her second husband lives in Rockford. She is 21 years old.
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Clinton
Iowa
Sylvia Poole
Rockford
Ben Goodwin
Star Showtimes Reflect Real Moments and Warm Humor
An intensely real and warmly human story unfolds with Star screening at 7:30 and 9:10, blending pathos and laughter through intimate scenes and relatable character moments. The evening performances offer a chance to witness everyday truths on screen.
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University of Illinois
Ilinois
Naval Steward
Rafael Sabatini
Scaramouche’ and
Captain Blood
Peter Blood
the Chronicle
Second Street
MC Koin
S. V. Walmsley
Charles Duval
Guere
Morehouse Parish
DeKalb Lodge of Odd Fellows
Earlville
Wesley Barry
the Star
Paynes
Burning Sands
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