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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1924

Page

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DeKalb Man Heads California City Engineering Office

A former DeKalb resident, James E. Earle now serves as city engineer and superintendent of streets in an unnamed California city. He holds leadership roles with regional and county engineers associations and has a long career in railroad and public works engineering across multiple states.

Psdena Star News Pasaddena Cal James E. Lewis Warren C. Earle DeKalb California Earle Edena City Engineers Association Los Angeles County United States Pasadena Star News DeKalb, M DeKalb High School International Correspondence School BK. S C. E North University American Steel & Wire Company Northern Pacific Railway Company Harle Newalb Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota Railway Wabash Railway Ohio Missouri Pacific Railway Sota Iowas Railroad and Warehouse Commission of Minnesota Des Chutes Land and Irrigation Survey Company Karie Karie Wa Oregon Railroad Commission Port Eugene Marshield Perle Salem State Railroad Commission Oflornia Tix Pngineer Oakand Oakland Wari San Diego Imp 1 Kurle the Diego

Mussolini Fires Back in Speech to Pascisti Editors

Rome December 29 Mussolini warned enemies in a fighting speech to Pascisti editors that his regime would win a decisive victory. He denied resigning despite accusations over the Mattetti murder and other charges while boasting two prior victories, including the march on Rome and the April elections.

United Press Rome Italy Mussolini Pascistis Pascisti Tl Mundo Rozsi Rossi Pacist Grand Council Matteoti Trussi Mattesti Black Shirts Musoltini

Few Sleepers At Station In Cold Weather

Police station reports unusually few sleepers despite severe cold with the city jail housing only one man Saturday night as travelers largely avoid DeKalb due to temperatures around 30 degrees below zero and harsher weather.

DeKalb

Store Door Breaks as Glass Shatters in Ma lone

Weekend incident at the Ma lone store reports a broken front door while repairs to the automatic closer were underway. The door opened from the rear, a draft formed, and the front door crashed scattering heavy glass. Replacement glass expected today or tomorrow with repairs planned. Lost Dekalb Dairy Route Book, call No 9 for reward.

Malone Dekalb Dairy

Cold Wave Ends After Severe Midwest Ice and Fires

Chicago reports a brutal cold spell with six deaths in the city and fires from overheated stoves causing hundreds of thousands in damage. Rescue crews move to aid vessels iced near Holland Michigan as Niagara River ice reaches record thickness and several cities see rising temperatures.

Chicago Hil East Middle West Atlantic Coast Kansas City New York Detroit Philadelphia Hanover United Press Ed Warmer Mohawk Valley Niagara Lake Ontario Sire Holland Mich

Advance Sale Club Concert at DeKalb Theatre

Reserve seat system used by Manager A. Leifhelt for University Glee Club concert at DeKalb theatre proves popular as patrons select preferred seats. Future events at the Playhouse of unusual importance will also be announced in advance with seat selection.

DeKalb Theatre University Glee Club A. Leifhelt

Odd Fellows Hold Meeting Tonight For Installations

Members of the Odd Fellows plan to meet this evening at the lodge for the last session of the current term. Newly elected officers will be installed and ceremonial details are being arranged for the event and attendance.

Odd Fellows

DeKalb Woman Taken Home After Mishap

Mrs. Alfred Dresser suffered a broken ankle after slipping on a downtown walk Saturday. Her two bones were set by the family surgeon and she was moved home where she rests comfortably despite pain and inconvenience.

Alfred Dresser

Organ Music at Methodist Church Sunday Evening

Members of the Methodist church enjoyed an interesting organ program Sunday evening. Met 1 L. Hamamitt played a sequence of numbers including Prelude by Tours Larzo from the New World Symphony by Dvorak and Chimes of Dunkerque by Carter. Rev. L. Hammitt, pastor, spoke on Hidden Treasures.

Methodist Church L. Hamamitt Larzo New World Symphony Dvorak Dunkerque Carter Iev L. Hammitt

Pound Sterling Rises to High Since World War II

The pound sterling quoted at 4.72 14 dollars, the highest level since the war era, as markets react to strong exchange conditions. In Washington, plans to honor American World Flyers by awarding distinguished service medals and promising Army seniority advancements are to be submitted to Congress by the War Department. Newalb Theatre previews University of Illinois Glee Club with reserve seats on sale.

Sey Canned London England Washiveton D. Ci Congress War Department

Knights of Pythias to Hold Two Meetings Tonight

Special meet of the Knights of Pythias planned for eight o'clock tonight. Officials hope members support selling tickets for an Indoor Circus January 19 to 24 and boost attendance amid limited cooperation from the order.

Knights of Pythias Order Ind Jt

Rebels fatally injured after mutinous uprising in Kalgan

Eight Chinese soldiers involved in a mutiny near Kalgan were executed along a railroad track after looting banks and burning property. Pay promises lured some back to barracks while others fled to box cars, then were moved and shot by regular troops. The incident followed pay disputes and mutinous unrest.

Fy United Lontien Dagland Kalgan Central Newa Tien Teen Kalan Kelgan

Waterman Choir Delights in Christmas Concert

Waterman church patrons enjoyed a Christmas concert by the Congregational church choir of DeKalb titled The Christ Child. The choir arrived by auto, performed for a community gathering in the afternoon, and returned for the evening service despite cold weather.

Waterman

Explosion Wrecks City in Japan Amid Munition Fire

The port city of Ozaru in northwestern Japan suffered a massive explosion at a munitions transfer Friday night. Over 200 dead and hundreds injured, thousands homeless, as fire followed the blast leveling the waterfront and threatening broader destruction.

Eee Tokio Japan Ozaru

New Malady Gates Asia Border Amid Unknown Sickness

A Central News dispatch from Acehabad reports over 200 deaths and many more ill on the Persia Afghanistan border. Victims suffer fever nasal discharge and yellowing eyes. doctors cannot diagnose the mysterious disease.

Asia Utareeg Greeny London England Persia Afghanistan Acehabad Fietriet Im Ferrey

Car Ferry Run Aground Off Grand Haven Michigan

Pere Marquette car ferry No. 19 ran aground near Grand Haven during the night. Nineteen crew and passengers waited ashore as crews worked to refloat the vessel after it touched the Haven border with coal cars and a load of automobiles onboard.

Pere Marquerie Atround Grand Haven Michigan Haven Horder

McClintock death under chemical analysis for poison

Coroner Wolff reports partial findings from Dr McNally on William McClintock's remains to probe death, initially given as typhoid fever. Final report due Friday. Shepherd challenges statements as he awaits developments and guards are posted over theexamining room. Estate largely left to Shepherd and wife.

William McClintock McClintock

Removing Christmas Lights From Highway Trees

Workers began removing the overhead wires and Christmas tree decorations along the highway today. The project will continue this week, with tree adornments cleared as the strings come down and the area returned to normal.

Linesin Sahil Chy

Water Pipes Frame at Jack Cook's Garage

A report notes water pipes froze at Jack Cook's garage causing flooding. External efforts to address the issue were limited and the scene was described as largely unrepairable with little action possible.

Jack Cook

Amboy Autoist In Accident West of Town

An Amboy resident driving a Lincoln sedan collided on a highway west of town Saturday afternoon. The vehicle left the road at a curve, overturned into a ditch, and required a wrecking crew to separate. Repair costs run to several hundred dollars according to witnesses.

Amboy DeKalbman Seime Wimp Legenniles Jone Uines

Tower Fans Damaged at Tittels Power Plant by Cold

Damaged cooling tower fans at the Tittels Power Plant after a cold spell. Saturday night incidents caused splintered blades and water leakage. Until repairs are secured, a new cooling tower connected over the summer will be pressed into service.

Tittels Serview

Railroad Man Injures Self At Work In Srossine

Ea Hackins, a North Western railroad worker, injured himself while on the job at a crossing in the Srossine area. He fainted and was unable to exit his house, with bystanders reporting the incident occurred last week.

Ea Hackins The North Western Railroad Ag

Quiet week end in De Kaib town centers

The DeKaib area reported a quiet weekend with sparse business activity. Barbers and shops saw reduced crowds due to cold weather, while residents stayed indoors or used the telephone to order necessities over Sunday. A New Year's wake was held at Viking Hall with program and lunch.

DeKaib

Protest Over Canning of Chancellor Sparks Mass Meeting

Former students and university body members rallied today in Lawrence to support Chancellor Lindly amid accusations against Governor Davis and the board. A mass alumni gathering in Kansas City is planned Tuesday to pressure reinstatement, following Lindly’s removal after student discipline actions.

Veliereese Lawrence Alenai Runes Unievereby Atthlenres Ehene Ksasas City Topeka State Journal Davis Lindy Teverner Edkin Lindly

Worry Row Over Debt Policy in Washington Debate

Washington sources report tension over France's 4.2 billion dollar debt payments with pledges for payment on easy terms. Officials question Cleméntel's pooled debt plan while George Harvey of the Washington Post draws attention with a sharp critique abroad.

Washington, D.C United States Toon Audiaion Clémentel France Thes Real Washington George Harvey Washington Post Great Britain

Mortimer Target of Witnesses in Forbes Thompson Trial

Five witnesses, including Major Frederick L. Mortimer, testified in the Forbes and Thompson cocaine fraud case tied to Veterans' affairs. The defense plans to challenge Mortimer's testimony while another witness, Robert Bishop of Ann Arbor, questioned Mortimer's reliability.

Cera Rees Et Frederick L. Mortimer Fotay Cuey Mortimer Charles W. Forbes John W. Thompson Sfar Forbes Veterans” Bureau Thompson St Louis E Teel Martin Robert Bishop Ann Arbor Mich Detroit Steel Products Company Washington

DeKalb Endures Record Cold Spell

A severe cold snap hit DeKalb with temperatures dipping to extreme lows over 20 degrees below zero and continuing for 34 hours. Residents faced hazardous conditions as emergency calls rose and many sought shelter, while officials urged caution.

New Moren Hag Found on a German Farm

A fragmentary report notes a newly found Moren Hag on a German farm. The text is garbled and unclear, leaving key details about location, individuals, and dates unreadable.

Cerman

Washington to Press British Potato Embargo Protest

The State Department plans a protest against the British embargo on American potatoes. It cites Agriculture Department data showing no justification for the embargo. It notes potato pests are more common in Canada and that Canadian exports are affected, with protests organized ahead of New Year festivities at a Shabbona venue.

Washington D. C State Department Department of Agriculture Great Britain Canada United States Og Aren

Kishwaukee Odd Fellows to Install New Officers Friday

Fraternal lodge members will install new officers this Friday after an audited slate. A meeting at 8 o clock will be held to organize for the coming year and discuss club business.

Sam Kishwaukee Lh Holt

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