Judge Newhall Sets Dec 31 for Esser Embezzlement Sentence
After a full day of testimony Judge John K. Newhall said he would pronounce John L. Esser's sentence on December 31. Esser, ex Aurora banker, pleaded guilty to four of 17 indictments including embezzlement and forgery.
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Election of J P Morgan as Steel Chairman Shocks City
The Chronicle reports J P Morgan has been elected chairman of the United States Steel Corporation board, filling the Gary vacancy after his death. Morgan’s name only emerged yesterday, drawing local interest due to steel holdings in the area and Gary’s early ties to Wheaton.
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Police tighten vehicle tax checks after Christmas
The city police resume extra patrols to ensure vehicle tax is paid and tags issued. Owners who delay will receive police tags with a deadline before warrants are pursued, possible arrests, and fines up to five dollars plus tax.
Poust Elected President of Illinois State's Attorneys' Association
State's Attorney Cassius Poust of Sycamore was elected president at the Illinois State's Attorneys' Association annual convention at the Palmer House in Chicago. He served as secretary treasurer over the past year. Officers include vice presidents Judson Harris, Martin Peterman, Myron Mills. secretary treasurer William Knight. Attorney General Oscar Carlstrom urged caution to prevent reversals caused by technical errors.
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Winnebago County
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State Supreme Court
DeKalb Woman Dies in Chicago After Christmas Visit
Word reached DeKalb of the death this morning of Mrs. Fred Coombs a DeKalb resident. She died at a relative's home in Chicago after traveling there for Christmas with her daughter Mrs. May and family. Funeral services will be held in DeKalb with full obituary to follow in tomorrow's Chronicle.
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George Ward Reports Stolen Jersey Cow
George Ward states a T B tested Jersey cow vanished from his closed barn during the night or escaped and is wandering the country. He values the animal and asks to be informed if any farmer finds the bovine, believing theft possible due to the barn being shut.
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Canned Heat Kills Seven in Manitoba Party
Seventeen died after a rooming house party in Winnipeg when alcohol was reportedly consumed in quantity along with solidified heat. Police investigate possible causes and parties involved.
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Lindbergh Soars Toward Guatemala City Adventure Begins
Col Charles A Lindbergh lands at Aurora Airdrome Guatemala City aboard the Spirit of St Louis after a six hour fifty six minute flight from Mexico City covering about 675 miles. Evangeline Lindbergh travels with him as thousands cheer in a dawn departure.
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Remus Insanity Verdict Marks Last Chance for Freedom
George Remus former millionaire rum runner faced Probate Judge William H Lueders as jurors acquitted him on insanity grounds in the murder case of his wife. He must prove sanity to gain freedom or face commitment to the state hospital for the criminally insane. Alienists testified his sanity yet warned he is ruthless reckless and potentially dangerous.
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Congress May Look Into the Sub Disaster
Washington December 28 U R: Rep Updike Republican Indiana urges appointment of a special congressional committee to probe submarine safety devices after the S-4 disaster. Secretary Wilbur has declared the victims officially dead. Updike says the Navy department has been negligent and must take steps to equip submarines with safety devices.
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Paw Paw Man's Death Attributed to Old Wound
Frank Zalewski, 31, of Paw Paw, died from bullets believed to be from an old wound. He stated on his deathbed that the bullets had been in his skull for eight years, with one in the brain center and two at the base. Authorities said no action could be taken as death occurred outside legal time limits.
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Smith to Hear Ruth's Plea to Escape Chair
Governor Alfred E. Smith to hear clemency pleas for Mrs Ruth Snyder at noon January 5 in Albany. Snyder and Gray face execution for the murder of Albert Snyder the week of January ninth. No clemency petition yet for Gray. hearing may be set if a representative appears.
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Neck Broken in Accident Near Kirkland
Carl Letart 45 lifelong Kirkland resident died at Belvidere hospital from a broken neck and other serious injuries after his clothing became caught in a gasoline motor at his mother in law’s home near Kirkland. He suffered multiple injuries including a broken leg and arm as his coat pocket and sleeve entangled in the wood saw motor. An inquest was held in Kirkland and funeral services will be held from the Letart home in Kirkland.
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Gordon and Son Fur Buying Ad at 161 North Second
The Gordon and Son announce they are buying all kinds of furs and hides including mink muskrat skunk and horse hides paying the highest cash price. Location 161 North Second Street and phone 1026.
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Fright and Kidnap Death Create Plea Debate
William Edward Hickman pressed to plead guilty tomorrow in the Marian Parker case. Autopsy says Parker died of heart failure from fright, not strangulation, complicating possible insanity defense options and casting doubt on the confessions. Hickman remains resolute, awaiting arraignment with his Kansas City lawyer.
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Protest Over Seizure of U S Property in Spain
American Charge dAffaires Mercy Blair lodged a protest with General Primo De Rivera over the taking over of American property in Spain on behalf of the Spanish oil monopoly. Madrid dispatches to the Franco Spanish frontier said today.
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Weather forecast for Illinois unsettled tonight and Thursday
Illinois weather outlook unsettled with rain likely shifting to snow in western areas. Colder tonight and Thursday especially west portions. wintry mix possible as precipitation changes.
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Hold Drivers for Death of Aged Woman in St Louis
Two automobile drivers are under arrest in St Louis for the death of an unidentified elderly woman. Frank Roth’s car struck her first, knocking her into the path of Charles Huen’s vehicle, which passed over and killed her instantly. The drivers say the woman suddenly stepped from behind a parked car.
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Railroader Injured Alighting From Train Near Y Tower
Floyd Fulcher, a North Western Railway employee, was injured while attempting to alight from a moving train near the YD tower. He suffered facial cuts, a bruised hand, and possible eye injury, and was taken to the city hospital for treatment. Officials say the injuries are not serious but will keep him from work for several days.
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Suspicion Rises Over Hearst Case Makers
Washington December 28 The Senate investigating committee has implicated two men as likely makers of Mexican state papers published by Hearst newspapers. Secret evidence points to them and will be released after hearings resume January 4. Secret service agents pursue further information as the panel expands its account of the documents. The papers allege bribery plots involving Senators Borah La Follette Norris and Heflin for 1 260 000 and claim arms to Nicaraguan rebels and a Mexico Japan treaty for colonization south of the Rio Grande.
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Bandit Quartet Hold Up Basketball Team in Cambria
Four unmasked bandits armed with pistols and a shotgun held up the Baldwin Illinois Independent basketball team on a bus near Cambria last night. They escaped in a stolen automobile with about $60 from the players. The bandit car is believed to be the sedan recently stolen from Guy Robinson of Carterville.
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Dawn Still Missing After Airplane Vanishes
Aboard U S S Sturtevant off Sable Island five destroyers and coast guard ships search for the Dawn missing since Friday after five people including Mrs Frances Grayson left New York for Harbor Grace. Signals possibly from the Dawn were heard near Hearts Content Newfoundland but authorities doubt the message came from the missing plane. Weather remains poor and hope fades as aviation experts doubt the craft could survive if it landed at sea.
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Mexico to Change Law Sparks Hopes for Improved Ties
Mexico City reports the chamber of deputies approved President Calles' amendments to articles 14 and 15 of the petroleum law, with the senate set to review. Officials say the changes remove retroactive and confiscatory provisions and extend rights confirmation to one year from publication. Washington confirms State Department awareness of the proposal, seen as easing oil disputes.
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