Norton in Limelight
Lieut. John W. Norton of the Chicago Detective Bureau solves the Viking Express murder mystery in Chicago. He uses a lone, careful trail from the gun to two silver platters and a parcel post theft, trapping Edward Smith who confesses after a welfare visit.
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John W. Norton
Chicago
Norton
Russell Sage Dicey
Expresa
Vikine Express
Chicago & Northwetern
Holton
Specinl
Bernhardt Mvlin
Dickey
Express
Lient
Oconto
Edward Smith
Smith
Highland Park
Lieut
Milwanker
Friday the 13th Fears Grip Local Inhabitants
Tomorrow is Friday the 13th and residents fear misfortunes will befall the city. Many speak of dread while denying doubts, expecting the day to bring trouble and blame the date for any event that occurs.
Diggers Close In On Floyd Collins Prison Shaft
Winter wind and snow batter the Sand Cave shaft as diggers push toward Floyd Collins. The crew has burned through to the limestone roof of Collins prison and may reach him within 60 hours. Dr W A Hazlett in Chicago awaits to decide on stimulants or declare death. officials say Collins lies about 7 feet below the shaft level.
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United Press
Sand Cave
Floyd Collins
Collis
Collins
W. A. Hazlett
Chicago
Hazlett
H. T. Carmichael
Landing flare attracts farmers near McGirr Field
A powerful landing flare dropped by mail pilot Garretson near the McGirr aviation field drew several farmers from six miles east to learn its purpose. Caretaker Paul Bakle said Maywood arranged the flare drop and that reporters were urged to call the field when a flare is seen.
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McGirr Aviation Field
Garretson
Paul Bakle
McGirr
Maywood
W. A. Leishett
Lowden Calls On President Coolidge In Washington Visit
Former Governor Lowden of DL nols paid respects to President Coolidge at the White House stating the call was personal with no political significance. He is in Washington to attend a Lincoln Memorial University luncheon and will return to Chicago today.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Lowden
DL Nols
White House
President Coolidge
Lowen
Washington
Lincoln Memorial University
Chicago
Funeral Services Held for John Faissler in Sycamore
Funeral arrangements for John Faissler were announced as a 2:30 p.m. Friday service from his late residence with Rev. H S Robles officiating and Elmwood burial. Among attendees are Judge William J Fulton and Attorney E M Burst, with many state officials sending condolences. The inquest in Chicago concluded a stroke of apoplexy as the suspected cause and a two week postponement for a full report on the intestines and stomach.
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John Faissler
H. S. Robles
Congregational Church
Elmwood
Frances Fai
Illinois University
Sycamore
Marguerita Faisster
Dallas
Tex
John Jacob
Phillips-Exeter
New Hampshire
Faissler
L. B. Smith
William J Fulton
E. M. Burst
Chicago
Corsoner
Tomach
Str. Faisster
William J .Fulton
John R. Cochran
Ralph Roberts
Cassius Poust
Harris D. Fisk
DeKalb
Whoare
Chimney fire reporting urged to save equipment
Fire Chief M H McEvoy asks chimney fires to be reported as such to the telephone operator to conserve apparatus and use a chemical wagon when needed Spark Plug will be dispatched on all fires even minor chimney burnouts cooperation with the fire marshal is requested and reports go from the operator to the station.
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M. H. McEvoy
Glidden Avenue
Gettysburg Address Excerpt At Lincoln Memorial Battlefield
The excerpt recalls Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address delivered on November 19, 1863. It emphasizes dedication to the unfinished work of the Civil War, honoring fallen soldiers and affirming a national commitment to a new birth of freedom and a government of the people.
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Lincoln
Gettysburg
Kno ut Bacon Passes Away After Long Illness
Knut Bacon aged 77 died at his Meadowlands home after a decade of poor health and a siege of pneumonia with complications. Born in Norway January 29 1848 he lived in Rochelle since 1883 and worked for Jacob Haish before moving to Meadowlands. He leaves a widow three children from his first marriage a brother and other relatives. Funeral services will be Friday at 1 30 from Nelson chapel with burial in Rochelle.
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Knut Bacon
Meadowlands
Mr. Bacon
Norway
Jacob Haish
N. G. Bacon
Elmhurst
Carrie Holderness
Angola
Ind
William Pegran
Webster
George Bacon
Rochelle
Nelson Chapel
Bravest Fight Ends in Death of Local Resident Alex Russell
Alex Russell of 450 College Avenue died this afternoon at Glidden hospital from gangrene poisoning after a foot infection. He had fought bravely to regain health but medical aid could not improve his condition. He was taken to the hospital a week ago as a precaution. funeral arrangements and obituary will be announced tomorrow.
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Alex Russell
College Avenue
Glidden Hospital
Russell
Jie Saath
Funeral for Cheney Held In Afternoon
Funeral services for George Cheney were conducted at the home at two o'clock and at Fairview cemetery with the Elks lodge conducting the grave service. The former business man's death followed a several months illness and a stroke on Friday night. Hundreds attended the services in this community.
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The
Elks’ Lodge
F. W. Field
George Cheney
Fairview
Elks’ Order
Cheney
District Meet Odd Fellows at Rochelle
District officers announce the next Odd Fellows district meeting will be held Wednesday evening in Rochelle. It will be the last session in Ogle county city since DeKalb and Sycamore lodges transferred to the district. The date was moved up from Thursday to avoid a Canton meeting with attendees from Sycamore DeKalb Belvidere Rockford and Chicago.
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The
Odd Fellows
Rochelle
Ogle
DeKalb
Sycamore
Belvidere
Horses Drift Through Gate Near Train In Near Miss
Simon E. Anderson on route three lost control as his horses bolted toward the First street crossing in South St Annect. The hay rack narrowly avoided the oncoming train and the animals crashed through two gates, then hit a Dodge auto outside Foiles garage. Passersby wrestled the horses under control. Anderson was uninjured, but gates were damaged and will remain out of order until repairs.
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St Annect
Simon E. Anderson
Foiles
Cal Criswall
First Street
South First Street
Anderson
Supreme Court allows reply in People vs Owen Stover case
Springfield Illinois February 12 The supreme court grants a motion by plaintiff in error to file a reply brief in the People vs Owen Stover robbery case. Stover and three others were convicted of robbing a Maple Park store.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
The
People
Owen Stover
Stover
Maple Park
Vote on Amendment to Child Labor Referendum Proposed
United Press reports at Springfield Ill a bill by Rep. C W LaPorte Peoria moves the child labor amendment to a referendum in the 1926 general election and sends the measure to the committee on industrial affairs. The house appropriations committee also advances $25 434 583 for salaries and operations of state charitable institutions and a $3 000 000 bonus for World War II veterans with continued bonus board activity. Adjutant General Black pledges efforts to settle disputes and the committee approves $60 000 for the auditor of public accounts.
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United Press
Springfield
Til
C. W. LaPorte
Peoria
House
Committee On
Industrial Affairs
Thomas Curran
Chicago
Curran
Illinois
Office of Auditor of Public Accounts
Flags Honor Lincoln Across De Kalb City
Flags flew from homes and stores in De Kalb to honor Abraham Lincoln. Banks and the public library closed while schools held programs and a high school PTA meeting featured Senator Kessinger speaking on Lincoln. The city stayed busy yet reflective today.
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Abraham Lincoln
Parent
Senator Kessinger
Lincoln
DeKalb
Missing Illinois coed Jewell Ryan still sought
Chicago authorities extended the hunt for Jewell Ryan a University of Illinois coed missing since Tuesday from her Champaign sorority house. A Chicago youth reported spotting a girl matching her description alighting from a train at a south side depot, complicating the case.
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Unitea_Pessy
Chicago
Jewell Ryan
University of Ilinois Coed
Champaign
Ill
Arthur Hodges
South Side
Cairo
Police Search for Former Narcotic Cop
Chicago report states J. J. McMillan, once a government narcotic agent, is being sought by police who accuse him of directing a gang in tong wars across eastern and midwestern cities. Captain John Stege announced after questioning John Clark of Pittsburgh. Local notice also mentions Frank Graffam of a bank as Deputy Tax Collector for DeKalb County, inviting tax payments there.
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United Press
Chicago
J. J. McMillan
East
Middle West
John Stege
John Clark
Pittsburg
Frank Graffam
DeKalb County
DeKalb
Hundreds Die in German Dartmound Mine Disaster
A Dartmound mine explosion near midnight killed 131 miners with 7 survivors among 138 trapped. Rescue teams faced toxic gas and fires as crowds protested. many bodies retrieved by dawn and government condolences offered amid warnings of further blasts.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Dartmound
Neap
Ruhr
Stein
Luther
Warren Bagg Seeks Knee Specialist in Chicago
Warren Bagg traveled to Chicago seeking a specialist for his injured knee. He has endured a days long pain and aims for a professional examination. The report notes an effort to obtain a definitive assessment at Lincoln.
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Warren Bagg
Chicago
Warren
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