Young Man Rudolph Collin Dies After Prolonged Suffering
Rudolph Collin aged 35 died at his home 237 North Third Street after nearly five years of illness including rheumatism. Born in this city, he married Winifred Duffy in 1919 and lived in Rochelle before returning. Survived by wife, parents Ernest and Mrs Collin, and siblings Mrs. Davis of Plattsville, Mrs. Brown of Malta, and Fred Collin in Sweden. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM from the North Third Street home with burial at Fairview Cemetery. Burial at Fairview Cemetery.
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Rudolph Collin
North Third Street
Rochelle
Ernest Collin
First Lutheran Church
Winifred Duffy
Ernest
Culver
Del
Clarence Davis
Plattville
Homer Brown
Malta
Fred Collin
Sweden
Twe
North Thin Street
Fairview
EF. W. Magnuson
Estimate of Real Estate in This City
An interesting report by the tax commissioner of the Chicago & North Western outlines estimated true real estate values for Te Kalb from 1915 to 1925. It notes 923 real estate transfers in 1925 with an estimated population of 7,500. The adjusted assessed value and per capita figures are given, showing broad ratios for urban wealth and property across the period.
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Chicago & North Western Railroad
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Te Kalb
Egypt
Many Die in Chicago Due to Cold Wave
Chicago grapples with a severe cold snap as 19 deaths are attributed to exposure and hypothermia. Officials warn of continued subfreezing conditions, with temperatures dipping to near four degrees below zero and a slow warmup expected after the New Year.
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Chicago
Dee Burveys
Eherwerl
Iy Perens
Chico
Wdao Dew
President Coolidge Signals Support for Farm Price Fixes
President Coolidge will sanction ten farm price fixing measures direct or indirect if announced. The statement came in reply to queries about the moment price fixing proposal and indicates potential government backing from Washington.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Wag
Toy
Gas Main Frees Water Supply Along Lincoln Highway
Water froze in a gas main west of the bridge causing outages for several days. Officials say three new valves have been installed under the bridge to regulate flow and prevent future freezes. Gas service should be restored by this evening with weather and valve changes reducing risk of recurrence.
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Northern Tinnis Utilities Company
Lincoln Highway
Heidce
Trauble Texiet Ine
Warkand
Coolidge Mum on Pershing's Return Home
The president refused to confirm or deny reports that General John Pershing would return to the United States next month. After 21 hours of silence the State Department admitted Pershing contemplates returning from Chile next month, with no comment on political significance.
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Pershing
State Department
Chile
Railroad Man Known Here Is Hurt at Yard
Friends of Ed Wheat a former Belvidere railroad man, well known to Chicago Northwest railroad employees, report he was injured Thursday in the yard accident at the Tok up Job yard. Wheat was crushed between tie engines while at work. He is in a hospital with serious injuries. He is the brother of James Wheat of Belvidere.
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Ed Wheat
Belvidere Railroad
Marani
Chicaky & Northwestern Railroad
Will Wester
Chicago Yorta
James Wheat
Many Savers Enrolled in Saving Clubs
Reports show a high number of people enrolled in Christmas saving clubs across the city. The plan indicates widespread participation with many more folders to be distributed for Christian shopping.
Weather Outlook from President Washington Forecasts Mixed Conditions
President Coulhtre announces a hopeful start to the new year with forecasts of mostly cloudy skies. He notes a mild but unsettled pattern with light winds and potential precipitation regions noted for the coming days.
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Washington
Lawy ers to Aid People Hops Is Seen
The article details Carl Ripberger taking responsibility for the firm’s insurance department after the Charles Ripberger Co bankruptcy. It notes plans for a downtown office opening January 1 and mentions investigations into alleged forgeries, mortgage duplications, and missing funds tied to Walter Ripberger. Witness statements assert no personal involvement in investments. the investment department is claimed to be under his supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rippberger Co
Carl Rippberger
Rippberger Co
Rippberger
Polley
Sali Carl Ripberger
Charles Rippberger
Beigins Bar Association
Walter Roppberger
Geneva
Amd
Wallen Rip Hercer
Stefiner
Chey
Dupi
Priveester
Bern
Plorida
Hooverize on Rubber Says Commerce Head
Secretary of Commerce Hoover called for U S price supports for wheat at one dollar per bushel and cotton at 75 cents per pence pound while urging national cooperation to boost rubber prices similar to Delta’s actions. He stated Americans must aid rubber producers and work with producers to help fuel the industry.
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Washington
United States
Hewapaper
Ameri Wenge
Wheeler Gets Clean Slate After Appeals Court Ruling
A confused OCR fragment mentions Wheeler and an appeals court action granting a clean slate. The garbled text references Montana and Washington entities, a district of Columbia figure, and alleged government and private actor connections, but lacks clear facts or dates.
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Wheeler
Appeals
Washington
Atti Vaniivet
Burton i
Montana
Haley
District of Columbia
Gominent
Fever declines in state health report
Seariet fever shows a drop in Hihness per the weekly health report from Dr Isaac tawlines, director of the state department of health. Ads advertise wool dress and hats with prices listed, reflecting wartime or postwar sale language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Isaac Tawlines
State Department of Health
New Year Cycle Program by Church Here
A local church in the city plans New Year religious observances. Evening services praise and prayers include hymns and a sermon on the Lord's Prayer. Morning worship will begin at first light with hymns and readings. A quarterly congregational meeting is set for two o'clock on New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurlay
Major Crimes in State Are on Decrease
State attorneys at the annual meeting report a decline in major crimes while violations of the prohibition laws show an upgrade in enforcement. They note that about half of current cases before them relate to liquor laws and that overall crime trends may be shifting toward different categories.
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Chimie
Wee
IM Ne
Two Arrested on Drunkenness in City Incident
Two men were arrested on charges of drunkenness after disorderly conduct near 227 North Third Street. Offenders were taken to the station by officers Blair and another constable, with fines and costs to be assessed this morning.
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Hasolly
Teankerthess
Charles Menicke
North Third Street
de Jobin
Cerestin
Blair
Safety First Call Answered by Department
A safety call was answered by the Lite fire department this morning at the home of Meter Wallin at 722 Grove Street. A pipeless furnace with heat dist accumulation caused smoke but no damage was reported.
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Uist
Lite Fire Department
Meter Wallin
Grove Street
le Boise
Anay
Kiwanis Noon Party Highlights New Year Plans
Kiwanis members gathered at Innovation grill room for a New Year party with a seven item menu and entertainment by Don Tatton Dick Sorensen and Roos Brothers. Dr J Stanley Brown spoke on child marriage citing Russell Sage Foundation findings and urged civic groups to support higher age requirements for marriage.
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Innovation Grill
EL Ki
Don Tatton
Dick Sorensen
Roos Brothers
Rho
DeKalh
Lori Steen
Kiwanis m
J. Stanley Brown
Virgil
Russell Suse Foundation
Brown
Grown
R W Corbett of Milwaukee Dies Former Aurora Editor
Death reported Sunday of R W Corbett of Milwaukee former Aurora Daily News editor and long-time Democratic party figure. He served as chief clerk and treasurer of the National Soldier's Home in Milwaukee. Surviving are his wife three children a brother two sisters. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
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R. W. Corbett
Milwaukee
Aurora
Aurora Daily News
Corbett
Navnal Soldier's Home
Democratic Party
Elizabeth FP. Corbett
Richard A. Corbett
Gertrude Corbett Parks
Miswaukee
John Corbett
Elizabeth McGuire
Mary F. Doyle
Belgium War Leader Undergoes Major Stomach Operation
Admiral Mercier, famed for resisting German invaders, was operated on for a stomach ulcer in Brussels. His doctors reported his condition as good. Also noted was a funeral gathering for Brother Rudolph Collin at the Masonic hall tomorrow at 3 p.m. Ntourer WW. M
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Brusselts
Belgium
Mercier
Masonic Hall
Rudolph Collin
DeKalb Post Office Handles Heavy Christmas Mail Rush
DeKalb post office processed over 160 sacks inbound and about 140 sacks outbound daily during Christmas. By December 26 no mail remained unassigned after receipt and the office returned to normal by noon, with a 100 percent rise in business from the prior year. Sales from December 16 to 23 totaled 2,117.62 last year and 4,317.54 this year. two-cent stamps sold in tens of thousands daily. Fourteen extra workers were hired. many employees logged up to 15 to 16 hours daily. Carriers worked 10 to 11 hours. additional trucks and staff supported parcel post and business-house mail delivery. Residents appreciated the effort.
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DeKalb
Thomas Olsen
Olsen
Chicago Tribune portraits state attorneys at convention
The Chicago Tribune pictures state attorneys at the convention in Chicago. Cassius Foust and L. F. Moud appear among attendees. Knight of Winnebago county introduces a resolution urging parole board notice of sessions and disclosure of rules to end secrecy. Will Colvin of the prison board signals openness but resists surrender of his office. Cassius Foust is named vice president in the officers’ election.
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Cassius Foust
L. F. Moud
Knight
Winnebago County
Parole Board
Administration of Justice
States
Robert W. Besse
Whiteside County
Will Colvin
Poust
Association
DeKalb County Land Valuation Leads in 1925 Report
Land in DeKalb County is rated very good with a 1925 estimated value of 238.25, higher than neighboring Ogle Kane and La Salle counties. Lake County tops the list at 352.2. The Iowa sales period shows 15 transfers covering 1525 acres, total 316,332 dollars, at 207 dollars per acre. Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Stevens and son Charles returned to Chicago after holidays with the Le and Ed Stevens. Large size double plaid blankets 8.98. The Reliable. 18
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Chicago & North Western Railroad
Ogle County
Kane
la Salle
Lake County
DeKalb County
Iaha
Howard E. Stevens
Charles
Chicago
le and
Ed Stevens
Tracks of Jeske Killing Vanish as Investigation Grows Haltingly
Authorities and private detectives acknowledge fading leads in the Jeske family murder case. Louis Letwein, 34, remains the sole detainee but is ruled not the interurban killer who fled Chicago with the murder weapon. Witnesses dispute his involvement while work records tie him to Price Electrical in Harvey.
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Jeske
Louis Letwein
Chicago
Henry
Ralph
Letwein
Geneva
Beatrice Thorne
J. W. David
Price Electrical Company
Harvey
Condition of Coolidge Sire Is Not Changed
Plymouth Vermont December 29 Col John Coolidge eighty year old father of President Coolidge was reported unchanged after a comfortable night. The Colonel rests in bed due to faulty circulation causing paralysis in his right leg. Doctors noted improvement though the left leg is affected and expect him to come along all right.
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Coolidge
Plymouth
John Coolidge
President Coolidge
Mayme Johnson
Mass
Col. Coolidge
Albert Cram
Town Bankers Meet to Plan Farm Program
Des Moines delegates gather as the Iowa Bankers association hosts a non partisan meeting to discuss Albert Cumberland's plan to control surplus farm crops through a government marketing commission. The conference aims to address poor economic conditions.
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Des Moines
Albert Cumberland
Iowa Banke Association
Railroad Mortgage Bonds Ordered Held by Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered the Chicago and North Western railroad to procure the identification and delivery of $2,375,000 general mortgage bonds dated 1987 to be held by the commission until further orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
The
Chicago &North Western Railroad
Bank Cashier Sentenced to a Long Prison Term
Clarion Iowa December 29 plead ing guilty to charges of embezzlement. E J Thompson assistant cashier of Citizens State Bank was yesterday sentenced to 20 years in the state penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth.
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Clarion
E. J. Thomps
Citizens State Bank
Fort Leavenworth
End of Coal Strike Talks Hinted At New York Conference
Representatives of coal miners and mine operators arrive in New York to resume talks begun in August aimed at a truce or peace. John L. Lewis and Major W. Inglish attend as joint conference set for Union League Club. A joint arbitration panel is discussed while check off and wage-raise issues linger.
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New York
N. Y
Atlantic City
W. Inglish
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Union League Club
United Mine Workers’ Union
Alvan Market
Pons
Green
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Thermometer Climbs From Record Cold in DeKalb
A DeKalb thermometer rose from 13 below zero overnight to 10 above by midafternoon. Readings showed a steady warmup after last Thursday’s deep freeze, with the mercury climbing from 10 below at eight this morning to above zero at noon.
Cold Wave Ends After Death Toll Rises in Midwest
Chicago reports many exposed to plummeting temperatures. Twenty cities note fatalities from exposure as warmth returns with a rise in temperatures. In Chicago several patients remain in hospitals and two may die as the mercury climbs to 14 degrees above zero overnight.
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Chicago
Til
Lce
Florida Citrus Crop Not Seriously Damaged Says Expert
Dec 29 report from Florida Citrus Exchange production manager John Landing states the citrus crop was not seriously harmed by the cold snap. Carnival Dance scheduled at the Avalon New Year’s Eve.
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Florida
John Landing
Florida Citrus Exchange
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George Elliott
Smedley Butler
Philadelphia Police
Tse
Peru
Wet
Joen Tershies
Elgin Bar Association
Commerce Head
Seariet
Curtis L. Day
Bloomington
Morocco
Witel
Theriean Steel
Tourer WW. M
the Reliable
Dorothy Frooks
Schuyler Vanderbilt
Jeske Killing
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