Blizzard Ravages the Midwest With Record Snowdrifts
United Press reports a historic blizzard sweeping the Mississippi Valley and Rocky Mountains forces cut phone lines and telegraph wires, causing millions in property damage and heavy losses for livestock. Wisconsin reports several deaths from exposure and widespread drifted streets. Chicago and Milwaukee suffer rail and communications shutdowns as snow totals reach up to ten feet in places.
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United Press
Kansas City
Mississippi Valley
Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountain
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Middle West
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Weather Bureau
Weather Forecast: Snow Likely This Afternoon and Tonight
Snow expected this afternoon and into tonight for the area with colder temperatures. Wednesday will be cloudy with strong winds diminishing later.
Beekeepers School Here At De Kalb Illinois
Beekeeping short course will be held February 22 and 23 at the state college in Carbondale, offered by the Illinois State Beekeepers Association. Instructors include Dr B F Phillips, Wallace Turk, and Case of Dadant & Sons. The program is free to qualified beekeepers in the community for renewed instruction.
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Ulven Mit Today
J. Stanley Brown
State Leathers Calince
Unnels State Beekeepers Association
State College
Carbondale
Thhat City
Brown
B. F. Puillipa
United States
Amenitnrist
Washington, D.C
Wallace Turk
Apiculturist
University of Tilinois
Case of the Dadant & Sons Aotaries
Hamilton
Ulineis
J. K. Wooldridge
Tinois State Beekeepers
Wooldridge
West Toth Street
Chiceeo
Subpoenas Issued to Brokers in Teapot Dome Oil Case
Washington February 5 subpoenas were served on money brokers in the Teapot Dome oil leases inquiry. Fall’s counsel declined to answer questions. Senate investigators plan to file suits to restrain Sinclair and Doheny from operating leases. others like Silas Strawn and Athlee Pomerone expected to act soon. A second action subpoenaed John F. King from Connecticut and others including Guy Stevens and Thomas Lee of New York.
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Fall
Silas Strawn
Athlee Pomerone
Guy Stevena
Thomas Lee
New York
Johnson Plans Rapid Campaign Run After Midwest Conference
Senator Hiram Johnson, Republican candidate for president, announced today after a Midwest conference that he is preparing a rapid campaign swing and expects to win. He spoke with supporters and emphasized advancing his national effort.
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Hiram Johnson
Chicago
Silent Partner at Princess featuring Joy Moore and Edeson
Leatrice Joy Owen Moore and Robert Edeson headline The Silent Partner showing at the Princess today and tomorrow. Audiences recall Miss Joy from Paramount titles Man Slaughter Java Head and others while Moore stars in his light, laughable vehicles. Also on bill Lou Is Fable Stay Single rounds out the program.
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Leatrice Joy
Owen Moore
Robert Edeson
the Princess
Miss Joy
Brother Dead In Windy City Gets the News
Mrs. Charles Terberg learned by telephone of the death of her brother D. L. Hill in Chicago. An aged man and one of four Civil War Sherman march veterans, he died at his son's home. Wife Mrs. Friberg plans to attend the burial in Dundes.
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Charles Terberg
Hiehl
D. L. Hill
Chicago
Sherman
Friberg
DeKalb Man called away to reach mother in Rockford
Mr W E Scott of Haish Avenue rushed to Rockford after a message to his mother Mrs Elia Scott at her daughter Mrs William Burdicks home. The aged woman is dying from pneumonia and Mr Scott hopes to reach her bedside before she passes. Mrs Scott will be remembered by many DeKalb residents.
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W. E. Scott
Haish Avenue
Rockford
Anner
Simplicity to guide Woodrow Wilson funeral plans
Washington D C February reports state simplicity will mark the funeral for Woodrow Wilson with private services at the street home then a public service at Bethlehem Chapel in St Peter and Paul Cathedral. About 50 admit to the chapel service while more than 50,000 will hear by radio from Mt St Albans theatre. The event will suspend business in the capital at 3 pm. The service will be conducted by Rev Sylvester Breach with no sermon. The body will then be interred in the cathedral crypt. The cathedral is under construction and aimed to serve as a national shrine for the Protestant Episcopal Church.
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United Press
Washington
BD. C
Woodrow Wilson
Coolidge
Taft
United States
S. Street
Bethlehem Chapel
Sts Peter and Paul
Fredberg
Wilson
National Capital
Street
Sylvester Breach
Princeton
N. J
Bishop Freeman
Freeman
Atenounerd
Sts. Peter and Paul
Protestant Episcopal Church
Radio Men Are Kind to Paper In Bad Weather
The Chronicle thanks amateur radio experts in the city for providing news during harsh weather. Fred Bull and Andrew Ship are noted for their telegraphic tips while United Press managed a wire to DeKalb. Radio operators gathered early, accurate bulletins from near and far, aiding the paper.
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Chronicle
Fred Bull
Andrew Shipman
United Press
DeKalb
Humming Bird Shines in DeKalb Run With Gloria Swanson
The Humming Bird screens for three nights at the DeKalb theatre featuring Gloria Swanson in a stellar role. Review praises Swanson as never better and lauds the wartime thrills and spectacular visuals of the French classic plot.
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Humming Bird Is Great Film Report
DeKalb Theatre
Gloria Swanson
Gloria
New Cabinet Formed to Succeed Venizelos in Greece
Athens February 5 M Ca fantaris announced to the regents that he formed a cabinet to replace the Venizelos administration. Venizelos had resigned on Monday and the new government was organized to assume power.
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United Press
Athens
Greece
M. Ca
Fantaris
Venizelos
Severe DeKalb Blizzard Delays, Drifts Six Feet High
A severe blizzard in DeKalb County leaves six to eight foot drifts clogging roads and halting traffic. High winds of 50 miles per hour persisted through the night, with heavy snow and sleet damaging infrastructure. Fire officials urge caution and remind residents it is safer to call for aid than attempt risky travel.
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DeKalb County Telephone Company
DeKalb
Lincoln Highway
City Council Delayed Meeting By Performance Interruption
City Clerk G N Blackman reports no meeting this evening due to the second Minstrel Frolic performance at the high school. Mayor Kingsley plays a Kiwanis role and cannot be replaced, delaying council business until Thursday night of next week.
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G. N. Blackman
J. J. Kingsley
Kiwanis Club
Playing Cards Sale Ad At Princess Theatre Feature
Ad promotes gilt edged playing cards on snappy stock with high gloss finish at 49c regular 75c. Mentions cribbage contest and a watch upcoming for Anna Christie at the Princess. Notes dates and a two day window with a 54 year old man named Secor referenced.
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Emiers
Anna Christie
Princess
Mike
Secor
Tax bill moves toward 2 percent income tax cut
United States tax payers near a 2 percent reduction on 1923 incomes as the house ways and means committee ratifies a Mellon bill retroactive to 1923. Gen Adolfo de la Huerta and staff flee Vera Cruz while Harry F. Sinclair departs Paris for Brussels en route to America.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
House
Ways and Means Committee
Eral Adolfo de la Huerta
Vera Cruz
de la Huerta
New Circuit Court Filed Cases Include Damage Suit
Circuit clerks office reports three new cases started recently. Two are actions on judgment notes and one damage suit for $1,000 filed by Peter Daum of Rochelle against Robert Jones. Daum claims $120.50 for plowing 58 acres, $20 for hauling fertilizer, $25 for seeding 25 acres of wheat, and damages for cattle running at large. Case likely to be heard at February term.
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Omee
Peter Daum
Rochelle
Robert Jones
Blizzard Paralyzes Milwaukee Transit Systems
Milwaukee faces a severe winter blizzard with all transportation halted. Trains idle at stations unable to plow through deep drifts as the city endures record cold and heavy snowfall.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Murderer Sullivan Captured After Escape Near Redfield
"Diamond Joe" Sullivan, one of the desperadoes sentenced to the electric chair, escaped from the state prison and was captured today near Redfield by a citizen posse.
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Little Rock
Ark
Diamond Joe” Sullivan
Redfield
Pioneer Woman Louisa Pierce Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Louisa Pierce longtime South Fourth street resident dies after declining health. Born Louisa Shumway July 14 1832 in Geneseo County New York she moved to Indiana and Wisconsin before settling on the DeKalb county farm. Surviving are daughter Leta Pierce George and Mrs John Crego with siblings M E Case Cave A E Shum George Shumjyray and many relatives. Funeral tomorrow at 2 30 from the Pierce farm with burial in Fairview cemetery.
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Louisa Pierce
South Fourth Street
John Crego
M. E. Case
Cave
Holly N.Y
A. E. Shum
Janesville
Wis
George Shumjyray
Milton
M Pierce
O. EB. Star
White Shrine
W. Kh. C
Congregational Elmeeh
Fairview Cemetery
DeKalb Man On Train Killing Two Youngsters
A DeKalb resident reports in a letter to Mrs. H R Chapman that her husband, traveling on the 2 20 train Sunday, witnessed a tragic accident in which two young boys were sucked to death. The note describes the incident as one of the saddest imaginable.
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DeKalb
H. R. Chapman
West
Lincoln Highway
Chapman
Stock Exchange Opens With Buoyant Tone Despite Weather
New York February 5 stock market opens buoyant despite wire difficulties. Minstrel Frolic tickets from last night may be exchanged at Secor's or the box office for tonight. Anna Christie is due at the Princess soon. Don't miss it.
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Stock Exchange
United Press
New York
N. Y
The
Secor’s
Anna Christie
Minstrel Show Delights DeKalb Community Nightly
DeKalb residents packed the high school auditorium to witness Kiwanis club minstrel Frolics led by E. V. Howell despite a blizzard. Performers including J. J. Kingsley Dick Sorensen and Prof. W. C. Gould drew praise with songs and encores while the crowd endured winter weather and a bustling interlude with the Grand Minstrel and Bayard Hoe as interlocutor.
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DeKalb
Mi Bers
Kiwanis Club
E. V. Howell
Kiwanis
Bayard
J. J. Kingsley
Louisville
Peacock Alley
Dick Sorensen
J. Rendell
G. Terwilliger
Sammy Pelled
H. M. Payne
Papa
W. C. Gould
Teachers College
Gang of
Ed Carlson
Barb
Captain Mac
Goodyear
G. Clark
H. Franklin
Pioneer Will Be Speaker at Mission Church
The Rev. A. G. Nelson of Valley, Pa., a pioneer Swedish Mission preacher, will speak at DeKalb’s Swedish Mission church this week on two evenings. He began preaching over 50 years ago, founding notable east of Chicago churches, and remains vigorous and popular. Services start at 7:15 p.m. All are invited.
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A. G. Nelson
Waters Valley
Nelson
America
Chicago
DeKalb
Squibb's Dental Cream Free Offer at Secor's
A coupon style ad notes Squibb's Dental Cream praised as a fine product. On Saturday only Secor's will give one 50c tube free with every purchase of two tubes at 50c each, effectively three tubes for $1.00. Also seeks three or four rooms for light housekeeping at 150 Deo Chronicle.
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Secor’s
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