Pythian Indoor Circus Tickets Selling Fast
Tickets for the Pythian Indoor Circus set for January 19 to 24 at Chronicle hall are moving quickly. Harold S. Cates heads the ticket committee. books are available at The Chronicle office, Holderness barber shops, and Chuck Lewis' east end barber shop.
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Pythian
Chronicle
Chronicle Office
Harold S. Cates
Bert Holderness
Powell Drug Store
Chuck Lewis
Holderness and
Lewis
H. S. Cates
Cates
the Chronicle
Holderness
Second
Lincoln Highway
East End
Hold Husband for Quiz Into Death of Wife
Neb January 3 United Press reports police questioned John Warren Hahne wealthy contractor after wife May Hahne 46 was found dead with a hatchet blow and deep head wounds in the cellar of their home. A hatchet and bloodstained hammer hung in his workshop. two diamond rings worth 1900 each missing.
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United Press
Aka
Neb
Willsam
John Warren Hahne
May Hahne
Halne
Hahne
New York City
San Francisco
Fine Sermons at Local Methodist Church
The Methodist Episcopal church reports L. B. Hammitt delivering a new evening series titled Si Epochs in the History of the Ch tan church and Six Great Tasks of the Modern Church. Each talk draws from the past a lesson useful today, with topics including Fellowship Poverty and World. All Methodists and community members without other church affiliations are welcome.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
L. B. Hammitt
Bank Reports Called for by Governments
State Auditor Andrew Russell issued a call for the condition of all state banks as of December 31. Comptroller of the Currency also issued a call for the condition of national banks as of December 31.
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Unitea Press
Springfield
Andrew Russel
Washington, D. C
Comptroller of
O ‘Ional Banks
Captain Blood photo-play edition at Fic and Secor's
Winter reading bargain for Captain Blood Sabatini story. Photo-play edition offered at 75 cents, never before sold for less than two dollars, with limited copies available at Fic and Secor's 33.
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Captain Blood
Sabatini
Fic
Secor’s
Nine Victims Burn to Death In Two Blazes
In Montreal two early morning fires killed nine people, eight of them children. A tenement on St Agathe Lane in the east end burned after two a.m. with several victims leaping from windows. Three children died in a separate blaze in Montreal North.
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United Press
Montreal
Canada
Tenderloin
St. Agathe Lane
Montreal General Hospital
Freda
Helen Howell
Peter Taylor
East End
Rene Thouin
Omero
Cecile
Emeline
Lionel Brault
Good Program On Sunday Night At First Lutheran
Sacred concert at First Lutheran church in DeKalb continues with Prof. Eugene Nordgren performing selections including St Cecilia Offertory Idyl Ginder Melody in F Rubenstein Adoration Bacow and Serenade Cavatina Miss Vera Johnson violin and junior choir providing music Ev Magnusson pastor speaks on Jess and the Social Question Christ's attitude toward the rich public invited
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DeKalb
First Lutheran Church
Eugene Nordgren
St. Cecilia
Idyil"—Ginder
Rubenstein
Vera Johnson
Bacow
EV. Magnusson
Jess
Christ
New Owners Take Over Flower Store and Greenhouses
Frank Balthis and Glen Reynolds bought the business this week and took possession Thursday. Reynolds and J. L. Johnson traveled to Chicago for business yesterday. Johnson and Mrs. Johnson may stay awhile as the new owners learn the operations. Harold Wahlquist will head design at the store and is expected to arrive Monday.
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Frank Balthis
Glen Reynolds
Mr. Reynolds
J. L. Johnson
Chicago
Arrests Hit Chicago Bootleg Operation Targeting Counterfeit Whiskey
Chicago police and New York officials moved to shut down a flourishing bootlegging ring selling counterfeit whiskey labels and bottles. A total of eight arrests were made and warrants issued for seven others as part of an effort to curb the illicit trade at the start of 1925.
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My United
New York
Chicago Nquor
Bonus insurance issued to World War I veterans in city
Ex service men in the community today receive their bonus insurance policies, with end payments after 20 years ranging from 1500 dollars upward. The policies, issued for World War I service, are distinct from the cash bonus plan and resemble standard life coverage. Notables receiving policies include Clarence Emery, Jerry Stevens, and Albert Leonard, with many others in line as paper work continues.
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Clarence Emery
Fisk Motor Company
Jerry Stevens
Snyder Smoke Shop
Albert Leonard
Post Office
Jerrie Stevens
American Legion
Guilty Hight and Elsie Sentenced to Prison
Attorneys for Lawrence M. Hight and Mrs. Elsie Sweetin sought a new trial after their conviction for the murder of Wilford Sweetin. Hight received life imprisonment and Mrs. Sweetin 35 years in Joliet penitentiary. Judge J. C. Kern overruled the motion and ordered the sentences executed.
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United Press
Mt. Vernon
Ill
Lawrence M. Hight
Elsie Sweetin
Wilford Sweetin
Hight
Fund Drive Aims to Save Russell Scott in Canadian Escape
Chicago case of Russell Scott convicted of murder during a hold up receives a stay of execution until January 31 after his father appeals for funds to reach the supreme court. A Toronto area dance raised about 700 for legal aid as Mrs Mary White of Port Huron Michigan prays for the inmate.
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Tasted Tress
Chicago
Januar Russell Scott
Richard Moller
Lynch
Scott
Supreme Court
Port Huron
Mich
Russell
Prohibition Chief Transferred From Chicago to Los Angeles
W. W. Anderson, Chicago prohibition chief, is moved to Los Angeles in the same role. A. C. Townsend of Minneapolis will replace him in Chicago, the prohibition bureau announced.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
W. W. Anderson
Prohibition
Chicago
Los Angeles
Cal
Prohibition Bureau
A.C. Townsend
Minneapolis
France and United States debt note dispute clarified
Paris January 5 Ambassador Herrick says no official note from France's Clementel has been received nor has the contents of an unofficial memorandum been sent to Washington. The French foreign office reports Clementel handed a note to Herrick about the debt, but Herrick insists he has not forwarded any official text. He explains the memorandum reflects French opinion and includes an unofficial suggestion on repayment terms.
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United Press
Paris
France
Herrick
Clementel
United States
Washington
M. Clementel
M. Clemente
DeKalb County Poultry Show Plans Finalized
A meeting last night set final plans for the DeKalb County Poultry Show to be held mid January. Officials agreed on uniform coop for all entries. a committee will handle this. Entries must be made by January 7. contact Lewis Carbaugl or Wiltberger Feed Store to enter.
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DeKalb County
Lewis Carbaugl
Amy
Wiltberger Feed Store
Eastern City Fire Claims One Life In Major Blaze
A massive fire in Philadelphia caused one firefighter’s death and injuries to two others. Over 200 residents were displaced as flames damaged more than 200 buildings in the January blaze estimated at 750000 dollars.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Church Reports Strong Year At First Lutheran Meeting
The First Lutheran annual business meeting reports a prosperous year with total expenses of 16590.44 and a 886.71 balance. Officers elected include Browman Carlson Anderson as deacons and Strem Ekberg as trustees. Pastor salary up 400, bazaar planned, and schedule kept with Sunday school at 9 45 English service 10 30 Swedish service 11 30 and English evening service at 7 30.
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Andrew Browman
Axel Carlson
Martin Anderson
Victor Strem
Evar Ekberg
Harvey Pierson
Peter Mattson
Philip Swanson
State College Teachers Attend Large Illinois Association Meeting
Five members from the State College attended the Illinois Teachers Association gathering in Springfield on May with President J Uley Brown among the attendees. The group urged support for four year teacher colleges and clashed with cuts proposed to normal school funding, a major issue for the upcoming legislature.
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State College
State Teach College
J.uley Brown
Illinois’ Ers Association
Springfield
J. Stanley Brown
S. F. Parson
Eleanor Parson
Glidden School
O. E. Peterson
C. J. Lyon
Association
Warren Hubbard
Sycamore
Union
Reid asks House to probe impeachment rumors in Wilson era
Representative Reid of Illinois introduced a resolution calling for a House select committee to investigate charges printed in Liberty Magazine by Mary Allen Hulbert alleging a Republican approached her in 1916 to gather information to impeach President Wilson. Reid cites impeachment powers and warns against corrupt means by a responsible publication. He notes four years of rumors about Wilson and the 1916 campaign of Charles Evans Hughes.
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My United Press
Washington, D. C
Liberty Magazine
Mary Allen Hulbert
Peck
Republican Party
Wilson
House
Reid Oflinois
Reid
Charles Evans Hughes
Interesting Baptists Service Starts Tomorrow at DeKalb Theatre
The DeKalb Baptist church begins a series of sermons by Rev. Fred W. Field at 11 o’clock with Ralph Howard presiding on the theatre organ. The first topic, “Andrew, a Good Man in the Ranks,” launches a sequence through January covering Thomas the Doubter Nathanael the Guileless and Peter the Man with Obvious Faults and Outstanding Virtues. Everyone is invited to attend the church service in the theatre.
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DeKalb Theatre
Ralph Howard
Fred W. Field
Jesus
Thomas
Nathanael
Peter
Fred Wise to Give Concert at Baptist and Lutheran Churches
Fred Wise, husband of Miss I lane Wirtz, will present a concert January 30 under Circle No. 3 of the Baptist church. The program will be held at the Lutheran church on North Third street with details to follow.
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Fred Wise
Ilane Wirtz
The
Baptist Church
Circle No. 3
Wise
Lutheran Church
North Third Street
Tong War Claims New Chicago Victim
Police report another murder tied to Chicago's Tong War. An unidentified middle aged Chinese man was found in the basement of a Chinese merchant store with severe head trauma from an axe. Two associates are questioned as investigators seek the responsible faction.
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Vortea Press
Chicago
Chinatown
Murderer Is Killed by Police Gun Fire in St Paul
In St Paul Minnesota on January 3 William Owen a colored man fatally wounded Arnold Reiss with a knife then shot and killed by South St. Paul police later that afternoon. Also a Masonic Notice announces a called meeting of DeKalb Lodge No. 144 A F and A M for Monday night January 5 to work in the First Degree with B S Bastian and Phil Eichhorn listed.
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United Press
St. Paul, Minn
Arnold Reiss
William Owen
South St. Paul
DeKalb Lodge No. 144
Mrs J J Shepard Appointed Deputy Constable in Kansas City
Mrs J J Shepard, notable at the New York Democratic Convention for supporting Smith in the Missouri delegation, has been named a deputy constable in Kansas City. The article notes her notable role and the fees involved.
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J. J. Shepard
New York
Smith
Missouri
Kansas City
Defendant to Take Stand In Divorce Suit
In Alpena Michigan on January 3 Mrs Scott acquiesces as Frank B Scott faces his divorce trial. The defense ends its case after a redirect of Miss Jane Kennedy the private secretary who described alleged parties involving Mrs Scott and Harry Wyckoff at Wasserman Park hotel in Washington and a Captain Jazzbo Sumner. Kennedy quoted Scott saying he believed something was radically wrong at home and that he owed Mrs Scott an obligation to tell her what he knew.
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Sam
Alpena
Mich
Cheney Chase
Scott
Ambassadors and observer named for reparations conference
The State Department announced January 6 that Ambassador K fox, Ambassador Herrick, and Colonel James A Logan will represent the United States at the international financial conference with Kellogg listed among the officials. The move signals a Dawes London agreement basis to claim 250 million dollars from the reparations fund.
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Ty United Press
Washington
Ambaseador Knox
London
Herrick
Paris
James A. Logan
Wee
State Department
Kellogg
Auto Ten Damaged by Railroad Gates Collision
Roy G. Johnson reported to the police that the North Western railroad crossing at Fourth and Lincoln Highway had damaged the top of his route when gates fell as he passed. The gateman lowered the gates and one struck the auto, causing considerable damage with no explanation given.
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Roy G. Johnson
Fourth
Lincoln Highway
North Western Railroad
Johnson
Doris Boothe Seeks Recovery With Crutches After Amputation
Miss Doris Boothe recently underwent toe amputation following trouble with a toy. She is now mobile at home using crutches and plans to remain indoors for several weeks before recovery allows leaving the house.
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Doris Boothe
Injured Janitor Fells From Ladder at Fr College
A janitor fell from a ladder while cleaning at Fr College yesterday and sustained severe bruises and injuries. Dr J Stanley Brows assisted and the injured man was taken to High Street for treatment. reports today indicate serious bruising with unspecified further injuries.
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Fr College
Higher
High Street
J. Stanley Brows
Mother of Mayor Kingsley Dies After Illness
Mrs. Mary E. Kingsley 86 died at Glidden Memorial after a lingering illness. Born in Kane County in 1838, she helped run the family farm after Henry Kingsley’s 1884 death and was mother to four children including Walter Kingsley the former mayor. Funeral services are at the Afton Center home with burial in Afton Center Cemetery.
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Mary E. Kingsley
Glidden Memorial
Kane County
Henry Kingsley
J. Kingsley
Walters
Bath
Yecinity
Kingsley
Mary McDole Kingsley
Nellie Rollins
Aurora
Irs
Addie Mar_ cee deteley
Walter
Settlerston Center
Pacar
Abe
Gsler
Tod
Emi
Fonerail
Afton Center
Websterating
Moses Bill Presented in Senate Amid Postal Reform Push
Washington D C Jan 3 4 a compromise postal bill by Moses of New Hampshire moved in the Senate post office committee to speed action before the vetoed Edge measure. The author sought swift handling while facing procedural obstacles and a small bloc opposed to rapid action. Moses aimed to secure a narrow but solid majority to bring the bill to a vote.
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Moses
Senate
Washington, D. C
Senate Post Office
New Hampshire
Simalian
Mill
Loot Recovery Ties Three Local Businesmen to Cash Theft
January report from Little Rock Arkansas notes $105,000 of the Rondout loot recovered. authorities plan warrants for three prominent businessmen suspected of receiving stolen funds from Herbert Holliday and hiding proceeds for him. Police believe recovered material includes all of the loot’s share amounting to $260,000, with $1,500 in securities found. The hotel named is Hotel DeKalb.
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Little Rock
Arm
Bis Nets
Herbert Holliday
Yifted Bandidi
Fai
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Kansas University
State Board of Administration
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Elsie
Sandwich
Ontario
Russell Scott
Loeb
Leopold
Detroit
Windsor
Obenchain
Ralph R. Obenchain
Madalynne Connor Obenehain
J. Belton Kennedy
Mabel Schmitz
Evanston
Ambassador Herrick
Ath Ind
Sherman Black
Whiting
Priends
Joe Kayser
Arcadia
Avalon
Fred Hartsburg
Charles O'Conner
B.S. Bastian
W. mM
Phil Eichhorn
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Hotel DeKalb
Illinois
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