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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1923

Page

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Death Claims Mrs. Christine Anderson in DeKalb

Christine Anderson a Sweden native and DeKalb resident for years died after a long illness at St. Marys Hospital. Funeral services will be held at the North Street home and later at the Harry A. Nelson chapel with burial in Fairview cemetery. Survived by daughter Evelyn and three sons Johnny Rockford J H and Rudolph E F plus siblings and many friends.

Christine Anderson St. Mary’s Hospital DeKalb North Street Harry A. Nelson North Third Street B. Barrett Evans Fairview Cemetery Smoland Sweden A. J. Anderson Erson Royal Neighbors Anderson theKalb Evelyn E. Anderson Johnny Rockford J H Rudolph EF Chicago Paul Anderson Paul Company A William Hemenway Alfred Jackson Co. G. Carlson John Swanberg Carl Swanberg Berzenfield H. A. Nelson Chapel

Grandma's Boy shines as Harold Lloyd's top film yet

The Star shows Harold Lloyd in Grandma's Boy starting February 26, hailed as perhaps the season’s best screen work. Readers who have already seen it praise Lloyd as a premier comedian and capable actor, rivaling greats like David Warfield.

Harold Lloyd Star David Warfield

New Officers to Be Named at DeKalb Garden Club Meeting

At the DeKalb Garden club gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Wayne Snow new club officers will be named and several business matters addressed. A large attendance is hoped due to the important agenda. After the session Frank Balthis will present an illustrated talk on care and treatment of spring flowers and shrubbery offering tips for beautifying properties this season.

DeKalb Garden Club Wayne Snow Frank Balthis Balthis Mr. Balthis

Cabinet Shifts as Harding Names New Interior Head

President Harding named Work to be secretary of the interior succeeding Albert B Fall whose resignation is effective March 4. Harry New of Indiana was appointed to head the Post Office Department and was confirmed by the Senate. The cabinet reshuffle will take place March 4.

Work Fall Harding

Senate committee seeks light on international court membership

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee told President Harding to clarify three points on joining the permanent court of international justice created by the League of Nations before action. They questioned whether the court is a true court or an arbitration panel, what reservations other nations have, and whether US adherence would invoke Versailles labor clauses.

United Pross Washington, D. C Senate Foreign Relations Committee Harding Permanent Court of International Justice League of Nations Senator Lodge United States Foreign Relations Senate State Hughes Congress Lodge White House Unet

Page Speaker at Session of College Men

Prof BE C Page of the local teachers college spoke at the American Association of Teachers Colleges session in Cleveland Ohio. He was the sole Illinois representative and discussed Energy Participation in Government while noting a proposed merger with the National Council of Teachers Colleges. Weather forecast calls for generally fair conditions. Harold Lloyd stars in a five reel comedy at Star tonight at 7 30.

Harold Lloyd Lloyd Star Tonight

Rich man found dead on lonely Long Island road

Frederick Schneider, 46, wealthy contractor earning about a million dollars a year, was shot in his automobile on a secluded road. A mysterious woman fled the scene as two others, including Schneider’s wife Missie and his housekeeper Mrs Anna Bussey, were sought or detained for questioning. Authorities investigate love affairs and weapon ownership as the case develops.

United Press New York Frederick Schneider Schneider Anna Bussey Missie" Schneider Fred Mrs. Bussey

Tariff Revision Urged to Aid Farmers at Conference

St Paul Minn Feb 27 Governor Preuss urged broadening the foreign outlet for Americas farm products and expanding cooperative marketing at the Northwest Agricultural Conference. He called for removing the top rail of the tariff and asked President Harding to use his prerogative to secure tariff reductions.

Brotherhood Resolution Highlights Lenten Plan

The Chronicle received from the Lutheran Brotherhood secretary a copy of a resolution adopted by the fellowship department during the Lenten season. The paper aims to present features of interest to readers and notes reader enjoyment and profit from its offerings.

Lutheran Brotherhood Yer” Department

Woman Slayer Is Given Sentence In Auburn Pen

New York dispatch reports Mrs. Lilian S. Raizen was sentenced to 20 years to life in Auburn penitentiary for the December 10, 1921 murder of Abraham Glickstein. A large courtroom crowd watched Judge Cropgey impose the verdict.

United Press New York N. Y Lilian S. Raizen Auburn Penitentiary Abraham Glickstein

Typhoon in Swatow Receives Extended Warning, 1922

In early August 1922 at Swatow the writer describes a typhoon with a day or more warning, a peak of four hours of intensity, and about twelve hours total. He recounts barometric drops, high tides, and the cautious steps taken to evacuate by boat, noting a heroic launch crewman who sacrificed his life.

Swatow Encelopaedia Joseph Conrad Masu Mr. Currie Reed

Chicago Votes Today to Pick Its Nominees

Chicago, Feb 27. Early voting in Chicago's municipal primary passed without disturbance. Special police guarded precincts to prevent gang demonstrations. For mayor Judge William Dever was unopposed in the Democratic column. Edward R. Litsinger led the Republican slate with Fred Leuder as a key rival in the former Thompson machine.

Uy Uniiteneres Chicago Ill William Dever Edward R. Litsinger Thompson Fred Leuder

Youngster Trails to Chicago Footsteps End at Aunt’s Home

An anxious seven year old, Leo Sparks, left for Chicago on foot to see his mother living there. He was spotted near Cortland and police were alerted. Officers located the boy and brought him back to his aunt’s house where he has been living.

Chicago Leo Sparks Cortland

Birthday Party By the Woodmen This Evening

Members of the Modern Woodmen of this city gather at Woodmen hall for the order anniversary celebration with delegates from county camps. Degree work by an out of town team, lunch and smoker to follow. Also HOME TALENT PLAY The Pills Box and Old Family Photograph Album at the M E church Monday March 5 at one o'clock. Special flashlight sale at Secors. Regular 1.70 flashlight and Everyready battery for 98c.

Woodmen Jas M. E Specia Secor'’s

League Favors Plan to Boost Agriculture

Geneva reports that the League of Nations has endorsed Victor Boret s proposal to form an International Agrarie or Internationale. Belgian agrarians have favored the project and German English and Swiss groups will act in summer. Boret calls on Italian farmers to join France in support of the plan.

League Geneva Switzerland League of Nations Victor Boret National Society For the Encouragement of Agriculture M. Boret Italy France

Huge Taxes to Be Refunded By Oleo Company

Chicago February 27 The George K B Hammond Company makers of Oleo margarine must pay 29360214 taxes for each fiscal year starting July 1 1910 per a federal court verdict. The suit was among many filed by the government over seven years to collect taxes on oleomargarine believed evaded by artificial coloring.

Unnweu Xeswser Chicago Ill George K. B. Hammond Company

Warren Quits Japan Post In Next Few Days

Washington Feb 27 Charles B Warren ambassador to Japan will resign within a day or two after a White House meeting with President Harding He said he finished the work he was sent to accomplish in Japan and wishes to return to private affairs Also note Marshall Neilan's The Stranger's Banquet at the Princess tonight with today and tomorrow as the last days of the DeKalb attraction.

Washington, D. C Charles B. Warren Japan Harding White Se Ry. Warren Warren Marshall Neilan Princess Playhouse DeKalb

Auto Collision at Second and Prospect injures delivery wagon

A noon crash at Second and Prospect involved Bert Racey’s coffee delivery wagon and another vehicle. Racey, traveling south on Second, had right of way when the eastbound driver failed to stop or see him, damaging the wagon’s wheel and running board.

Second Prospect Bert Racey Racey Second Street Mr. Racey Mr.Racey

Gilbert speaks at Lutheran Brotherhood on "The Kid"

Brotherhood members gathered at the Lutheran church for an engaging session led by Newell D. Gilbert from the state teachers college. The address titled The Kid drew strong interest from attendees, with Mrs. C W Gonterman delivering two solos between segments.

N. D. Gilbert Brotherhood of the Lutheran Church Newell D. Gilbert State Teachers College

Services For Mrs Ambrosio On Wednesday

Funeral services for Mrs Mathilda Ambrosio who died yesterday will be held at her South Fourth Street home on Wednesday at two in the afternoon. Rev B Barrett Evans of the Methodist church will conduct the service with burial in Fairview cemetery.

Mathilda Ambrosio South Fourth Street B. Barrett Evans Methodist Church Fairview Cemetery

Harold Lloyd in Grandma's Boy at the Star

Film listing at The Star shows Harold Lloyd in Grandma's Boy playing along the Lincoln Highway. Red letters spell out words for the week and Gaodyear's Goodies are planned Wednesday offerings.

Lincoln Highway O. K Harold Lloyd Star

Gullickson Moves Studio to New North Second Street

Photographer G L Gullickson is moving his studio equipment from Chandler's stores to a new property on North Second Street. He expects to be ready for business at the former Puritan cafeteria location by the month's start, though some items may remain. The completed studio aims to be one of the region’s best.

Gullickson G. L. Gullickson Chandler's North Second Street Puritan Mr. Gullickson

Aftermath of Bank Failure Double Death

Two men about 50 were found asphyxiated in a gas-filled room in Chicago. Both had lost their savings when the Michigan Trust company failed two years earlier. Bank books showing small deposits were found among their belongings. Names: M. J. Cregier and Peter J. Harrison.

United Press Chicago Ill Michigan Trust Company Trust Company M. J. Cregier Peter J. Harrison

Handless murder victim identity stalled in Kane county

Kane county authorities remain without a confirmed identity for the handless murder victim found near Geneva two weeks ago. A post mortem was approved by Coroner Eugene Norton and will be conducted by Dr. Richard Skoginund to determine cause of death and whether hands were removed to hide fingerprints.

Kane County Handless Geneva Kalamazoo Tavern Inn Samuel Hawkins Felix Bonk Hawkins Chicago Eugene Norton Dundee Richard Skoginund Felix Bank Chum Skoglund Evans

Wanted Experienced Ladies Clerks at Silvers Dry Goods Store

Wanted experienced lady clerks at Silverman's new dry goods store. Apply at the store Tuesday and Wednesday between 2 00 and 5 00 p m. Also 71 cashier and waitresses wanted at once. Apply in person The Innovation 591f.

Silverman’s New Dry Goods

Judge Morgan Mob After Confession Draws Raucous Crowd

Philadelphia readers hear of Wylie F. Morgan 38 the confessed Lilian Gilmore killer held without bail before Magistrate Holland as a mob of nearly 1500 clashes with police. Morgan is accused of abducting and killing six year old Lilian with a search for mercy amid threats and violence. Police suppress riotous reaction as Morgan is rushed to the city jail and later confession details emerge about the girl’s body found in an icy creek with signs of brutal beating.

United Philadelphia Wylie F. Morgan Lilian Gilmore Holland Morgan Theody Lillian Gilmore Corydon Dorothy Lilian

Mash on Premises Leads to $130 Fine in County Court

Mike Balin faced Judge Pond on a charge of possessing 72 gallons of mash found during a raid on his premises. He pleaded guilty, paid $130 total including costs, and was discharged. Oscar Vatne of Genoa was fined $15 for selling rabbits after the season ended, with 42 rabbits shipped to Chicago. each rabbit could incur separate $15 penalties.

Mike Balin Judge Pond Poust Balin Crawford Oscar Vatue Genoa Chicago

First Execution Since Free State Amnesty in Ireland

Dublin reports the first official execution by the Irish Free State since amnesty ended. Kennett Gibson, a former national army solider, was shot for treason after deserting to rebels and taking rifles. Also noted are brief film notices including Grandma's Boy and Stranger's Banquet showtimes at Princess Playhouse.

United Press Dublin Ireland Irish Free State Kennett Gibson National Army

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Alonzo Coffin DeKalb County Infirmary Oakwood Cemetery Coffin New York State Malta C. W. Wilkinson Clare Robert Coffin Mica Washington Hinsdale Fred A. Johnson Auburn Carl G. Neligen Geet Roy Talbot Anchorage Aduis Makaroff Oleo Company Japan Post Snow Grove Harold Lloyd’s
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