Bischoff Faces Bankruptcy Fallout In Chicago Scandal
Raymond A. Bischoff, dubbed Chicago's Ponzi by authorities, seeks time to recoup losses after a $4.5 million collapse affecting some 3,500 Little Poland workers. Judge Landis appointed Central Trust Company as receiver with ongoing questions about criminal prosecution.
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United & Icago
Raymond A. Bischoff
Chic Ponzi
Bischoff
Landis
Charles Ponzi
Boston
Central Trust Company
E. Tiedbohj
Oil & Gas Company
Lakantys Oil Company
Raymond J. Bischoff
Little Poland
Chicaro
Chicago
Funeral for Thomas Reid Held in Aurora
Funeral services for Thomas Reid father of William Reid and Frank R Reid were held yesterday at Aurora, with local family in attendance. Later news reported Mrs Broughton much improved and on road to recovery following a favorable report from the Broughton home.
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Thomas Reid
William Reid
Frank R. Reid
DeKalb
Aurora
Broughton
Advertising deadlines set by The Chronicle final
The Chronicle warns advertisers that no advertising copy or orders will be accepted after ten o'clock. A grace period of up to half an hour may be allowed in emergencies, but plans should be made a day in advance with Nat at The Chronicle to ensure space and proper copy. This is a final, universal warning.
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Chronicle
The
Nat
Babich Deported to Jugo Slavia Amid Immigration Controversy
Frank Babich formerly of DeKalb is en route to New York for removal to Jugo Slavia as an undesirable. Federal authorities charged him with bringing a girl under false pretenses and other immoral acts. Anica Galvoic, 19, was deported in December 1821 after Babich claimed she was his half sister.
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Frank Babich
Jugo Slavia
Department of Immigration
DeKalb
New York
Babich
Anica Galvoic
Ellis As Tenn
Poust
Little Girl Key To Triple Murder Case In Texas
In Concord near Waco Texas authorities questioned four year old Lou Batter about the murder of Mr and Mrs W H Walker and the wounding of Homer Kirk. The child testified two black men shot her father and killed her mother with an axe as they demanded money. A third boy was later found dead under a bed with a crushed skull.
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Waco
Texas
Little Lou Batteer
W. H. Walker
Homer Kirk
Concord
Here
Mrs Buzzard Slips on Sidewalk. Sprains Wrist
Mrs R G Buzzard slipped as she left the Methodist church on Sunday due to slippery sidewalks and severely sprained her wrist. The incident, though not serious, will inconvenience the College Avenue woman for several days.
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R. G. Buzzard
Methodist Church
College Avenue
Rev James O May Boosts Country Folks In Praire Farmer
Rev James O May of Sycamore praises country people for aiding Kingston disaster victims. He notes neighbors from a thousand square miles gathered, cut ice, cooked food, and paid thousands in expenses after two DeKalb county children drowned. He contrasts country help with city reliance on services.
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James O'May
Sycamore
Praiie
Kingston
O'May
Fire Department
sheWerce
DeKalb
Ill
Roger Brown
Isabelle Kiefer
Kishwaukee River
Beaman
Aibeene
Textile workers strike in New Hampshire and Massachusetts
Textile workers in mills across New Hampshire and Massachusetts went on strike to protest a 20 percent wage cut. Initial reports from New Hampshire indicate the strike is fully effective there and spreading to nearby mills.
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Y Dieth
East TV Lay
Mass
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Free Lecture At College On Japan Geography
The Teachers College announces a free lecture by Mise Eien Churchill Semple on Geographic Influences in Japan. A Louisville native and renowned geographer, she describes Japan and its people from a 200 mile walking tour with slides. She authored books on geographic environment and heads Clark University geography studies before a spring Italy trip.
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Teachers’ College
Japan
Mise Eien Churchill Semple
Pacific
Miss Semple
Man
Louisville
Vassar College
Herr
Frederich Ratzel
University of Leipsic
Sitle
University of Chicago
University of Colorado
Columbus University
Clark University
Semple
Association of American Geographers
DeKalb
University of Iowa
Princess screens No Woman Knows Tonight
Tonight and tomorrow at the Princess a screening titled No Woman Knows takes the program spotlight with related topics of the day in a nightly series.
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the Princess
Fanny
The
Princess Playhouse
Legion Men in De Kalb Militia Unit Discussed
The Chronicle notes interest from legion men in forming a militia company in De Kalb. Several service members signaled willingness to join, drawn by pay for drill time and the chance to organize under local officers. The Milk Company drill site may soon host the new unit as orders extend authority to local organizers.
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DeKalb
Formior
Inds
Thore Blankets Blanks
Cantonment
Bowen
Singers Invite New Voices For Elijah Rehearsals Tonight
Choral society meeting at the Vassar Swiss club rooms invites singers to join the Elijah project. Elvin Carlson, secretary, welcomes volunteers as the group prepares for Monday rehearsals and the new score. Performances proceed alongside "Fightin Mad" at Star Theatre tonight.
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Vassar
Choral Society
Elvin Carlson
Organiation
Riots Break Out in Belfast Killing Three
Sinn Fein and Ulster factions clash in Belfast with three killed as troops and constables rush in. Stray bullets damage windows and threaten lives amid ongoing street fighting. Authorities in Dublin and London halt sailings of Ulster and British troops due to border violence.
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United Press
Belfast
Ireland
Sinn Fenners
Ulster
House of Commons
Free State
Trombie
James Craig
London
England
Ulsted
Sinn Fenhers
Orangemen
Bonus Bill Sees Delay as Conferees Seek Funding
Washington reports delay in bonus legislation as Republican conferees await President Herding guidance. Talks with Secretary Mellon follow Senator Smoot’s warning that taxes are infeasible, suggesting a bond issue instead.
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Washington, D. C
Carl Nelson to Open Plumbing Shop in East End
Carl E Nelson a plumbing contractor will occupy the former Hitchcock shop in the East End next month. He purchased Hitchcock s stock after his sudden death and plans to equip the new quarters with his own gear to create an ideal plumbing shop in the area.
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Carl Nelson
East End
Carl E.nelson
Boardman Building
Carlson & Benson
Ed Hitchcock
Nelson
Hitchcock
Coming to the Princess Over the Hill Coronation Ceremonies
Rome reports the coronation of Pope Pius XI as the most elaborate in history with St. Peter’s interiors ablaze in gold and jewels and the triple crown placed by a cardinal. The cathedral was packed as Mrs and Mrs Dale Beale and Barbara leave for Columbus Ohio after visiting Mrs Beale's parents. Coming to the Princess tonight.
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Rome
Italy
Pius XI
St. Peter
Dale Beale
Barbara
Columbus
Ohio
Mrs. Beale
John BE. Johnson
Mr. Beale
Lincoln Spirit in Legion Leaders Call for Duty
National Commander in Indianapolis declares Abraham Lincoln embodies American ideals. He says the American Legion provides voluntary insurance to defend lawful government and aims to strengthen the republic through education, civic duty, and Lincoln’s example.
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Hanford Mac Nnder
American Legion
Indianapolis
Ind
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Republic
America
Petition for Devine Draws Many Signers in District
Nominating petitions for John Devine the district’s minority representative were circulated here and quickly filled. Devine is the Democratic floor leader whose influence keeps Democrats from challenging him locally.
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Devine
John] Devine
New Tip from Woman Linked to Taylor Murder Probe
A fresh clue tied to Taylor known in New York as William Dean Callner emerges from a woman whose name remains withheld. Police suspect a blackmail motive and expect Sands to be captured after the tip suggesting he met a sweetheart during the time of the murder.
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Taylor
New York
William Dean Callner
Sands
Los Angeles
Cal
Screen Writers’ Guild
William D. Taylor
Mabel Normand
San Francisco
William Edward Taylor
Olive Randall
Wyoming
Henry Peavey
William
Pinkerton
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Edward F. Sands
DeKalb Schools Highlighted by Ritzman at Kiwanis Meeting
Superintendent F R Ritzman praised DeKalb for leading Illinois in school age attendance, promoting graduates to high school, and owning a well funded educational plant with bonds nearly paid in 1924. He urged continued progress while noting the city’s strong financial standing.
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Kiwanis
F. R. Ritzman
Kiwanis Club
DeKalb
Ilinois
Ritzman
Elswhere
Railroad Men and Miners to Meet in Chicago Fight
Discontent over overtime rules sparks bid for a railroad and mine workers alliance. The railway board cut overtime to after 10 hours with eight hours base and Sunday pay unchanged, affecting about 12 000 workers. D W Helt of the Switchmen’s Union signaled readiness for a joint conference with miners led by John L Lewis in Chicago on February 21.
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Chicago, Ill
Railroad Later Board
Rail Board
D. W. Helt
Brotherhood of Switchmen
John L. Lewis
Miners Union
Chicago
R N Leslie Takes Over De Kalb Store Weakened by Fire
R N Leslie regains control of the Second and Lincoln Highway big store from J J Murphy after a fire shut period. Murphy praised for progress but Leslie promises to revive street activity with old advertising power and new stock. Store closes for inventory amid a big bargain sale.
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DeKalb
R. N. Leslie
J. J. Murphy
Second
Lincoln Highway
Leslie
Murphy
Bob” Leslie
Mr. Leslie
Anderson Brothers
Peyte Shay Orma
Mr. Murphy
de Kalb
Garden Club Lecture Sparks City Interest at Princess Theatre
Attendance fell short of plans but members regard Sunday afternoon the Princess theatre lecture by Prof Clyde Lyon and slides by John Nolen as the start of renewed city interest in the Garden club work. Further lectures are planned in the near future with more details to come in the weeks ahead.
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Garden Club
Princess Theatre
Clyde Lyon
John Nolen
Filming Moves Into DeKalb With Local Studio On Wheels
DeKalb welcomes Tisdale Industrial Film Corpora tion unit two arriving to shoot Boost DeKalb. Director Murphy and Manager Glenn Reynolds coordinate at the Princess theatre while civic groups promise strong backing for an educational film about DeKalb. Kiwanis Club luncheon scenes filmed, with future shots planned at North Western railroad yards.
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DeKalb
Tisdale Industrial Film Corporation
The
Chronicle
Mahomet
Geta
Kiwanis Club
Mehite
North Western Railroad
DeKalbaa
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