Orange Friars to stage Abraham Lincoln play at high school
The Orange Friars boys literary club at DeKalb High School, aided by other students, will present Drinkwater’s Abraham Lincoln next Monday evening March 3 in the school auditorium. Admission is free with a free will offering to cover costume costs. The community program aims for full turnout, with a long cast list including Lincoln played by Mattie Letto and Mrs. Lincoln by Ardath Pearson, among many others.
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Orange Friars
Drinkwater
Abraham Lincoln
DeKalb
Doris Nichols
Louise Garman
Mattie Letto
Street Car Breaks Down For Third Trip
Patrons along the street car line were forced to walk to work from Tenth and Pleasant streets after the front truck springs broke. The springs snapped at the ends, dragging on wheels and brakes, making operation impossible.
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Tenth
Pleasant Streets
Petition of John Devine Placed on Record
State capital reports show John Devine of Dix on filed a petition to be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the general assembly He will face no opposition in the raceaccording to yesterday’s political notes from the capital
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John Devine
John PL. Devine
Dixon
General Assembly
Devine
Gillette Razor Blades On Sale This Week at Secor's
Gillette Safety Razor blades offered at Secor's with six blades priced at 39 cents per package and a 12 blade package offered at a tie price during the week. Regular wholesale prices cited as 50 cents for six blades.
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Gillette
Secor
Death of Cunningham News Reaches Clinton Relatives
Former Malta resident Cunningham, who died in Chicago, is mourned by sisters Mrs J C Murray and Mrs Masterson. Funeral set for Wednesday at St Mary church Clinton Iowa with nine nineteen mass. Local relatives plan to attend. he was 63, with sixteen years in Clinton.
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Malta
J. C. Murray
Masterson
Safety First Men From City Attend Meeting
W E Allen freight agent of the North Western railroad and George Culver American agent, members of the safety first commission of this division, attended a Chicago session yesterday. Only two city members belong to the commission now, but both try to attend every Chicago meeting. General work on safety issues was discussed, with the main aim being how to prevent accidents.
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Safety First
City
W. E. Allen
North Western Railroad
George Culver
Safety First Commission
Chicago
Commission
Power Plant Expansion At DeKalb Sycamore Nears Announcement
Smoke from a large stack at the Illinois Power Company plant signals progress on new boilers and facility extensions to serve all electric customers. Drying fires will burn for days before the new equipment enters service, with a formal announcement expected by week’s end.
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Ilinois Power Company
DeKalb
Sycamore
Big Order For Stamps At The Local Office
The post office handles a large order from American Steel & Wire Co. for 1,200,000 stamps used on printed material from the local advertising plant. The $12.0 order is significant and will require substantial effort from the local staff, marking the second such order in recent weeks.
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American Steel & Wire Co
Jocal
Althe
Go Slow in Law Case On Oil Leases
Washington Feb 26 The government's case to cancel oil leases drafted by Fair Denby to Edward Doheny and Harry Sinclair hinges on forthcoming suits to halt withdrawals from reserves. Special counsel Atlee Pomerene and Owen J. Roberts prep to contest major issues early. They expect immediate hearings on injunctions and potential civil actions, with criminal actions possibly later via a special grand jury.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Interior
Fair
Secretary of the Navy
Denby
Edward L. Doheny
Harry F. Sinclair
Atlee Pomerene
Owen J. Roberts
Pomerene
Roberts
Sinclair and Doheny
DeKalb Relative Dies in Los Angeles
Family in DeKalb learns of the death in Los Angeles of Mrs Stella Bellesfield aunt to Glen Holland. She was sister to Mrs Robert Benson Mrs Joe Going Mrs Ed Johnson and Charles Holland. She left DeKalb for California years ago but is remembered by local residents.
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DeKalb
West
Los Angeles
Stella Bellesfield
Glen Holland
Bellesfield
Robert Benson
Joe Going
Ed Johnson
Charles Holland
California
Former DeKalb Businessman Visits City From Maywood
J. L. Stephenson, ex McAllister store man, now running a Maywood company outlet, spent yesterday in the city greeting friends. He reports business conditions at Maywood as going along very well at this time.
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DeKalb
J. L. Stephenson
McAllister
Maywood
Mr. Stephenson
Captain Wall Injured in Monday Fire at Bert Shetter Home
Captain Wil Wall of the fire department was injured at noon during a house fire at the Bert Shetter residence. He suffered a cut on the back of his hand while trying to open a window amid dense smoke that rushed from the basement. Fire crews continued work after arriving, changing hose lines, and the scene was cleared by four o'clock.
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Wil Wall
Bert Shetter
Tim Shority
Shetter
First Wetting of the Winter for Fire Boys
Yesterday during two fires at Shetter's and Roland's residence the fire department received the first wetting of the season. Calls were numerous but many were safety first or chemical handled. The blazes required water as Aurine the eternoon theory room and radiators in the building were cooled by the firemen’s heavy coats.
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Shetter’s
Roland
Eternoon
Elks Invite Widows to Attend Thursday Party
All Elk widows or wives of Flo whose husbands cannot attend are invited to the Innovation party Thursday night. The lodge has a long standing practice of including widows and close friends to ensure no Elk's wife or friend is missed, though the event is for Elks only.
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Elks Lodge
Flo
Stefani Receives First Load of New Fixtures
The Stefani store received its first load of new fixtures from Chicago under the furnishing contract. Work to place the furniture began, with Mr. Stefani predicting another shipment by Wednesday and completion of the installation by Saturday.
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Stefani
Chicago
Chronicle's Mammoth Gift Campaign Dazes Public
The Chronicle offers prizes including over ten thousand dollars in cars and cash to boost subscriptions. Entry is simple via nomination coupons providing 5,000 free votes and a start in a contest open to all age groups. Winners receive a voting lead and a complete campaign outfit.
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Chronicle
the Chronicle
Nyal Two-Quart Red Hot Water Bottles on Sale
Nyal quality two-quart red hot water bottles offered for one week at 1.39. New stock bought to sell at 2.00, sale saves one third before March 1. Call Secor to reserve.
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Secor
DeKalb Poultry Association Plans Show For Next Year
Officers meet at city hall to review this year’s show and discuss expanding next year. Members seek a downtown venue with display space and a lecture area, consider combining poultry and pet stock events, and note pet stock drew crowds and revenue at other fairs. A cleanup meeting is set for tomorrow night to finalize plans.
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The
Poultry Association
City Hall
DeKalb County Poultry Association
Jold Armory
Nevr
Association
Armory
Locust Street
TeKalb
Elgin
DeKalb
Elks Committees Plan Innovation Affair Dinner
Two dinner committees of the B P O Elks fine tune plans for an affair at The Innovation on Thursday. Reservations on return cards show how many will be served on the two floors, with 300 at the first sitting and the rest on the main floor. Beaman's orchestra will provide music after dinner and dancing in the grill room.
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B. P. O. Elks
Beaman
Scarlet Fever Cases Rise in DeKalb and Surrounding Counties
State health department reports 13 of 277 new scarlet fever cases this week in DeKalb and nearby areas. The rise marks the largest total outside Cook and Kane counties with Kane County most affected. Officials note likely spread from neighboring regions.
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State Department of Health
DeKalbec ‘Y
Illinois
Department
Cook
Kane Counties
Kane County
Principal Beals Attends National Education Association Meeting
Principal R G Beals attended the National Educational Association convention in Chicago last evening. He returned to DeKalb this morning and reported the meeting was well attended with many excellent speakers. Interest in tax payment age and local bank notices appear in the chronicle.
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Chicago
R. G. Beals
National Educational Association
Beals
DeKalb
Telegrams Read By Senate Teapot Dome Panel
The Teapot Dome inquiry reviewed hundreds of telegrams sent to former Treasury Secretary Fall and Edward M. McLean publisher of the Washington Post during their December Palm Beach stay. Western Union's H B Pass produced files, sparking secret session as lawmakers sought leaks sources and possible official guidance.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Pass
Fall
McLean
Learoot
Teapot Dome
Wallsh
Daugherty
Sinclair Oil
Lenroot
Walsh
Will H. Hays
G. B. Walburg
Harry F. Sinclair
Walburg
Sinclair
William J. Lambert
Fee McLean
Ludendorff On Trial In Munich Court
In Munich on February 26 General Ludendorff and eight others faced treason charges for leading the beer cellar putsch of November 8, 1923. The trial opened in gloom, with Ludendorff marching to the dock amid barbed wire and armed guards as Hittler and others defend their actions against Von Kahr and Lossow.
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Munich
Bavaria
Old War Academy
Ludendorf
Reipz . Pernet
Adolph Hittler
Hittler
Herbert Wagner
von Kahr
Lossow
Prison Matron Murdered by Woman Inmate
Indianapolis Feb 26 Gladys Ellis 26 an inmate of Indiana women's prison strangled Mrs Louis Richards 7 matron to death and escaped. The nurse found the matron dead in her bed after she was beaten and strangled with bloodstains showing a struggle.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Gladys Ellis
Indiana Women’s Prison
Louis Richards
MacDonald appeals to Poincare on armament control
Premier Ramsay MacDonald of Great Britain sent a note to Premier Poincare urging renewal of control over German armament. The conference of ambassadors will review the facts immediately.
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United Presey
Paris
France
Ramsay McDonald
Great Britain
Poincare
Germany
Candy Specials Before Lent At Secor's Store
Before Ash Wednesday Secor's offers bulk chocolates at 49c per lb, Morse's fancy box candies at $1.50 now discounted, Sophie Mae Peanut Brittle and Baby Sugar Stick at 39c per package. Attractive pre Lent sweets to satisfy a sweet tooth.
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Morse
Sophie Mae
Secor’s
Daugherty in Balance as White House Divides on Probe
Washington, Feb 26. Senate leaders blocked immediate Wheeler resolution to probe Attorney General Daugherty as White House convened to decide whether he should remain, resign, or face Senate hearing. President Coolidge weighed options with cabinet and advisors amid calls for an inquiry led by Senators Borah, Jones, Ernst, Fernald, Howell, and Ridge.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Daugherty
Coolidge
White House
Robinson
Department of Justice
Lodge
Republica
Daugh
Eval New
Labor
Davis
Washington
D. C
Fensident Coolidge
Dent
John T. Adams
Republican National Committee
Pepper
Borah
Wheeler Ton
Ment of Justice
Wheeler
Willis
Ohio
Cleveland
Frank Willis
Idaho
Wesley Jones
Richard Ernst
Kentucky
Bert Fernald
Lattimer Illness Status Reported by Relatives
Edward Lattimer in Chicago ill with pneumonia is about the same today. nurses note little change. Mr and Mrs Ray Lattimer visit the city to stay by his bedside as his parents and friends hope for quick improvement. Tax payment instruction at The DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank appears abrupt in the incomplete notice.
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Edward Lattimer
Chicago
Ray Lattimer
Mr.Lattimer
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William Tucker
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Elias Price
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William Seward
Chester Reynolds
Johnson White
Reed Brooks
Caleb Jennings
Confederate Staes
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Clark
van Wilder Joslin
Hay
Robert Lyon
Leland Abbott
Blow—Adaline Sherer
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M. Curtis
Gordon Peacock
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Martins
Leland Abbott Dennis
Meade
Leonard Lanegran
Lee—Cehster Reynolds
Booth
Paul Ritzman
Esther Skoglund
Scotta
Karl Lindell
Helen Powers
Louise Mosher
Mina Raymond
Blair
Erwin Peterson
Chase
Bert Maley
Cameron
Milo Ebbeson
Hook
Welles
Fred Brown
Stanton
LeVerne Teterson
Smith
Harold Rieck
Illinois Power Company
Wall
Hronicle
First National Bank
Mr. Cates
Chronicle of
Kalb
Frank McDowell
St. Petersburg
Fla
Decatur
Senate Committee
Ager
Florida
DeKalb Lodge No
Ludendorff
MacDonald
DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
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