Waterman district faces quo warranto action over legality
In DeKalb county circuit court last Friday a quo warranto case seeks to determine if the Waterman community high school district is legally organized. Plaintiffs accuse district board members of acting to purchase land and build schools with bonds and levies, risking bond sales without a court decree. The case, before Judge Fulton, is led for the People ex rel John W. Woods. district officers include R J McAllister president Roy Wakefield and others.
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Waterman Community
Circuit Court
DeKalb County
John W. Woods
Village of
Waterman
R. J. McAllister
Roy Wakefield
R. H
Cyrus E. Woods
P. E
Board of Education
d’s‘Arid
E Board of Education
Thee
Man Community High School
Fulton
John W. Faissler
Roy Wakefield Penury
R. H Swift
P. BE. N. Greeley
Wood's Money Making Scheme Under Inquiry
Chicago December 31 Powerful evidence ties Lieut Leonard Wood Jr son of the Philippines governor to a fortune on Wall Street in under a year Four defunct companies linked to Wood reportedly drained funds from service men An investigation by state authorities is planned with potential postal inspections to follow The probe rests on Wood's advertisements and prospectuses presented by veteran investor William F Pahl and Assistant States Attorney M D Smith
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Kessy
Chicago
Ill
Leonard Wood Jr
Philippines
Wall Street
Oid
Wood
Escservice
Woods
William F. Pahl
M. D. Smith
Pahl
Bituminous Miners Probe April Strike Prospects
Union Mine Workers official Eilis Searles says bituminous operators plan a soft strike beginning April 1 to reap profits. She notes the public questions a coal miners stoppage and warns large operators push actions to gain market share and charge higher prices.
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Unitea Rressy
Washington, D. C
Eilis Searles
Apt
Ope
Searles
Meanest Man In The World at Princess and Star Theatres
George M. Cohan stage success in picture The Meanest Man In The World runs New Year's at Princess and Star Theatres.
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George M. Cohan
Princess and Star Theatres
New Year's
Chronicle expresses New Year wishes to readers and staff
The Chronicle forces from editor to Office Cat send best wishes for 1924. The message notes tomorrow as a holiday for most staff, with some employees working, and extends greetings to friends and patrons for a prosperous new year.
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Chronicle
the Chronicle
Concert Is Well Given at First Baptist Church Christmas Program
An audience filled the auditorium for the First Baptist church Christmas program. Dr LeBlanc was ill and replaced by N R Sorensen whose artistry impressed all. Soloists included Mrs Madelyn Read Miss Ruth Burnett Mrs Scott Peacock and Judge H W McEwen. The choir and Swanson on flute obbligati contributed to a satisfying performance.
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Bartist
LeBlanc
N. R. Sorensen
Sorensen
Madelyn Read
Aurora
Ruth Burnett
Scott Peacock
H. W. McEwen
Swanson
B. C. Kuodle
Big Klan Convention Called in Atlanta February
Atlanta Ga Dec 31 a Ku Klux Klan convention will be held February 15 to 20 to shape the organization. E C Clarke former imperial wizard said the order must be cleaned up or killed and that he would issue the call next Thursday night to all factions nationwide. The gathering aims to discuss points from his letter to President Coolidge.
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Conradt
Atlanta
Ku Klux Klan
Kim
Clarke
Coolidge
Clark
President Coolidge
Death in Omaha Brings Kin to DeKalb Funeral
Mrs J F Murray and Mrs J S Masterson, of this city, report the sudden death of their brother Peter Cunningham at his Omaha home. He formerly lived in Malta and was well known here. Burial plans await details. remains expected to be brought to DeKalb for interment.
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Omaha
Nebr
J. 5
Murray
J. S.masterson
Peter Cunningham
Cunningham
Malta
DeKalb
Dixmude Lost in Storm Over Mediterranean
United Press dispatch reports a historic French airship Dixmude lost in late December storms. Severe Seine flooding disrupts Paris districts with pumps and parapets hastily deployed. Officials probe whether lightning caused the dirigible's demise as crews search the Mediterranean for survivors and wreckage.
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United Press
Ifs
France
Seine
Andal Districts
Paris
Havre
Dixmude
Dimude
Tunis
Kirkhana
Ministry of Merine
Sicilian
Meditteranean
Troops Withdrawn From Arkansas Riot Area
Troops sent to Van Buren Arkansas to quell threats of rioting were ordered withdrawn after danger was deemed over. Ten suspects were taken into custody following barricade actions and a white mob rumor of attacks amid tensions after the murder of Mrs. Robert Lattimer.
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DY Utter Tess
Port Smith
van Buren
Robert Lattimer
Ers
Two Killed In Powder Mill Blowup Today
Exporium, Ridgeway, Pa, Dec 31. An explosion in the mixing room of the Hercules Powder Company plant killed two men. The Emportium plant blast was reported from the Hercules Powder Company office in Wilmington, Del. No cause or further details released.
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Ridgeway
Exporium
Hercules Powder Company
Wilmington
Dela
Emporium
Twenty Fires Marked Chicago's Cold Day
Chicago records report twenty fires on a cold day marking the 20th anniversary of the Iroquois fire in which 575 people died. A blaze partially destroyed the Consolidated Talking Machine Company as officials face city commission inquiries. Goodyear’s Goodies advertises fresh rolls with extended hours and no deliveries. The article notes showings of The Meanest Man in the World at Princess and Star Theatres.
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United Press
Chicago
Consolidated | Talking Machine Company
Demand for Inquiry on dollar diplomacy arms deal with Obregon
United States arms sales to Mexico's Obregon government prompt a demand in Congress for inquiry led by Representative Nelson Wisconsin. Weeks opposes sales and Hughes weighs the issue after a lengthy War Department-State Department conference. Mexico City reports excitement over Washington's accord and possible foreign volunteers backing Obregon. Local notices mention screenings and New Year celebrations at Princess and Odd Fellows hall.
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Washington, D. C
United Staes
Obregon
Mexico
Nelson
Wisconsin
State Department
War Weeks
Hughes
Weeks
Mexico City
United States
Washington
Leroy Carlson Delights DeKalb Church Audience
Leroy Carlson performed at First Lutheran church Sunday evening and impressed the large congregation with his organ playing during the morning service and a masterful piano and organ recital in the afternoon. Critics praised the concert as one of the city's best artistic displays.
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Leroy Carlson
DeKalb
Servier
Bandits Attack Missionaries Stirs U S Protests in Pekin
Chinese bandits seized Mrs Juliene Buchtite and wounded Bernard Hoff and his wife in Chaos Yang, as protests rise in the United States. The governor had warned missionaries earlier. Missionaries fled on river barges, then returned after authorities said bandit activity quelled.
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Pekin
China
Chaos
Yang
Juliene Buchtite
Bernard Hoff
Inerican Legattina
Assails Governor assails governor in campaign dispute
W H Boys, manager of Thurlow Essington's gubernatorial bid, challenged Gov Len Smalls on a claim of road-building costs. He argued Smalls' figures conflict with the 1923 message, noting higher per mile costs and total bonds, licenses, and federal aid cited for 1650 miles of pavement.
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United Press
Chicago
Len Smalls
W. H. Boys
Thurlow Essington
Smalls
Boys
Lowden
Small
Two Die In Denver Fire and Ambassadors Change
A Denver blaze killed two residents and left five injured as it swept two houses today. In London, Sir Esme Howard was named British ambassador to Washington, succeeding Sir Auckland Geddes who retires due to eyesight issues. American ambassador Kellogg arrived to assume duties. James Geddes, a U.S. figure, faces a London residence transition. The piece also notes New Year film lineups at the Princess and Star theatres with the comedy The Meanest Man in the World and Fool Proof starring Bert Lytell and Blanche Sweet.
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Denver
Howard
Colo
Denver Geddes
U. S
London
England
Esme Howard
Sir Auckland Geddes
Washington
Meanest Man In The World at Princess and Star Theatres
Cast includes Bert Lytell Blanche Sweet Bryant Washburn and twenty others in George M Cohan’s famous comedy drama The Meanest Man In The World showing New Year’s at Princess and Star Theatres.
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Princess and Star Theatres
George M. Cohan
Bert Lytell
Blanche Bweet
Bryant Washburn
Hodge Podge
Blanche Sweet
Princeag
Star Theatres
New Year Resolve Urges Upholding Constitution
Editor notes publication of a citizen's pledge to uphold the U S Constitution and obey laws as part of the 1914 program. The writer urges every true citizen to follow the resolve for a stronger United States in the coming year, printed in this edition.
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United States
Sam
Cc. G. Adams
The
Chronicle
Illinois Power outlines 1924 1.2 million upgrade plan
A D Mackie announces a 1924 program totaling 1 2 million for Illinois Power Company projects in Springfield and DeKalb Sycamore. Springfield will move gas plants and install a double gas unit and an electric substation, with 400 009 allocated to other city improvements while DeKalb Sycamore adds a 3 000 kilowatt unit, a 500 horsepower boiler, a well sinking and minor upgrades.
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Springfield
Ill
the Chronicle
A. D. Mackie
Illinois Power Company
Sycamore
DeKalb-Sycamore
DeKalb
Believe Kids Took Coin From Lost Purse
A widow in our city lost a purse containing 12 to 14 dollars while working at home. It is believed local children found it took the money and hid the purse then tried to replace some funds. The case is with police for investigation and parents may settle with the widow.
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Police Department
Four Men Escape From Federal Penitentiary
Atlanta dispatch reports four prisoners escaped from the federal penitentiary by tunneling under a concrete wall. Law enforcement traced three to Macon, Georgia, but the trail went cold with no further clues as of Sunday.
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Unite Pness
Atlanta
South
Macon
Former DeKalb Resident Dies in Chicago Home
Mrs. William reports the death of her aunt Mrs. Mary Reichardt at Galveston Texas. Reichardt known as Mary Boyle will be remembered. Remains will reach her Chicago home Tuesday night with details unavailable at this time.
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William
Aiemen
Mary Reichardt
Galveston
Texas
Reichardt
Mary
Boyle
Chicago
Youll Go Wild at The Meanest Man In The World Show
The Princess and Star Theatres present Youll Go Wild for New Years at the Booster dance tonight in Odd Fellows hall. Audience can expect a lively performance and local entertainment as the year turns.
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Odd Fellows
Odd. Fellows
Princess and Star Theatres
Odd Fellows Hall
Snow Storm Hits Community Killing Two In Auto Crashes
A blizzard and heavy snow across Kansas City to Batavia area caused two deaths in overnight auto crashes on the Lincoln Highway and numerous injuries. Widespread storms delayed traffic, crippled lines, and froze pipes as temperatures plunged, with forecasts predicting continued cold and more snowfall moving east.
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Elgin
Lee
Frank
Geneva
Lincoln Highway
Batavia
Arthur
Berkley Police Methods Featured At Kiwanis Meeting
Alden Wiltberger, connected with the Berkley police, spoke at the Kiwanis day meeting in the Innovation Grill. The Berkeley force aims to discover truth and deter youth crime rather than solely convict, with plans for a high school minstrel show and local entertainment. The notice also lists film showings at Princess and Star Theatres and a New Year dinner special at the Bell Restaurant.
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Alden Wiltberger
Berkley
Calif
Kiwanis
Innovation Grill
Wiltberger
August Balmer
Tye
Kiwanis Club
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Obregon Ready
Prine Unday
Lloyd Hamilton
the Princess
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Star and
Princess Jon
Bulletin
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Berkley Police
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Star and Princess Theatres
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