Embree Named New Head of DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
Elmer E. Embree was installed as president of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce at a noon meeting at The Innovation. H. G. Wright, retiring president, presented the gavel and officials named include F. B. Still as vice president and C. D. Schoonmaker as secretary. Committees were formed for finance industrial mercantile good roads advertising public health and more. The 1925 outlook is for active chamber leadership and strong city welfare efforts with a well attended gathering.
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DeKalb Chamber O Commerce
F. 0. Crego
F. G. Anderson
E. B. Still
J. Stanley Brown
C. A. Anderson
F. O. Crego
H. D. Fisk
E. G. Clark
S. E. Bradt
A. G. Kennedy
S. M. Hunt
P. N. Joslin
E. J. Raymond
J. J. Kingsley
F. §. Simms
J. A. Spickerman
Elvin Carlson
Edgar Knodle
Perry Still
A. H. Herrison
V. C. Goodyear
Ad Public Health
R. A. Wright
SB. Still
A. C. Spickerman
H. H. Cornforth
R. G
Chamber of Commerce
DeKalb
Father Dies Tuesday at Idaho Home
James Fulton, father of Circuit Judge William Falton of Sycamore, died at his Coeur d Alene Idaho home after weeks of illness. Funeral services were held at his home. Fulton and family spent Thanksgiving at his parents’ home. He was 79, survived by his wife and nine children, six sons and three daughters. One daughter, the youngest, lived at home.
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James Fulton
William Falton
Sycamore
Coeur d’ Alene
Idaho
Fulton
Stone urged to remain as Attorney General amid Supreme Court hearing
Two witnesses urged that Harlan F. Stone stay in the Justice Department to finish his work before promotion to the Supreme Court. James A. Ownby of Boulder and Ben Marsh, farm group representative, voiced objections during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing chaired by Sterling. Mrs Harold Lloyd, wife of the comedian, was injured in a studio fire causing about $60,000 damage in Hollywood.
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Fn United Presaashington
Harlan F. Stone
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
James A. Ownby
Boulder
Colo
Ben Marsh
Stone
Justice Department
Sterling
Harold Lloyd
United Press
Hollywood
Lloyd
Mildred Davis
Witness Recounts Not Truthful Testimony in Ship Contract Case
Seattle ship builder A M MacDonald testifies that he did not hear claims his company would receive most U S wooden ships as a bribe until reading Elias M H Mortimer’s testimony. The government trial of Col Charles R Forbes and John W Thompson centers on alleged conspiracy to influence contract awards with Francis B E Pope linking to Harding era interests.
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Unitedress
Chicago
United States
Elias MH. Mortimer
A. M. MacDonald
Seattle
Charles R Forbes
John W. Thompson
Forbes
Veteran’s Bureau
Thompson
St. Louis
Mortimer
Francis BE. Pope
Warren G. Harding
MacDonald Company
MacDonald
Mortimers
Randolph Laughlin
Black
Rotary Wheel to Evanston by DeKalb Men
DeKalb Rotary Club members traveled to Evanston after receiving the Rotary wheel at a DeKalb meeting. Delegates including Dr J Stanley Brown C W Whitten S E Bradt F S Simms C J Lyon C A Anderson W L Pond and Howard Stevenson carried the wheel to the Evanston club. Attendees described the Evanston meeting as unusually interesting with notable pep among members.
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DeKalb
DeKalb Club
Evanston
Dr. J. Stanley Brown
C. W. Whitten
S. E. Bradt
F. S. Simms
C. J. Lyon
C. A. Anderson
W. L. Pond
Howard Stevenson
DeKalb Rotary
Services for Farm Hand at Nelson Chapel
Last rites were held for Andrew Anderson a farm hand with long local residence but few known kin. Rev. E W Magnusson conducted the service at Nelson chapel at 1 30 pm and the casket was taken to Fairview cemetery for burial. Anderson had lived in the area for years working on various farms and his only living relatives were in Sweden while he had been a patient at Glidden hospital for some months.
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Nelson Chapel
Andrew Anderson
Iere
E. W. Magnusson
Fairview Cemetery
Anderson
Sweden
Glidden Hospital
Odd Fellows to Install New Officers Monday Night
After the finance committee audits the books there will be installation of new officers at the Monday meeting. Appointive offices remain to be filled and a large attendance is expected as the organization considers other important matters.
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Odd Fellows
The
Fog Shuts In Fatal Collision on Monmouth Road
A foggy, icy Monmouth to Galesburg road crash killed two Monmouth men and injured several others. A large bus carrying ten people and a small touring car with four laborers collided. the bus driver and ten passengers escaped serious injuries.
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United Press
Galesburo
Til
Monmouth
Wounded Wisconsin instructor improves after shooting
Miss Lora Palmer University of Wisconsin instructor was shot by Francis X Bernard Corsican chemist who later killed himself and is reported much better by General Hospital staff. Authorities have dropped the state investigation. Also advertised hats for sale at Holmes Hat Shop.
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United Press
Madison, Wis
Lora Palmer
University of Wisconsin
Francis X. Bernard
General Hospital
Freeman speaks on Woman's Part in Evangelization
Reverend Freeman addresses the Swedish Mission church Ladies Aid on women’s role in evangelization. He cites how churches often started by women and outlines common excuses people use to refuse the gospel. He urged listeners to consider the danger of rejecting salvation and announced tonight’s English service lecture, A troubled Heart.
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Freeman
Ladies Aid Society
Swedish Mission Church
Treverend Freeman
Reverereeman
God
Jesus Christ
Cold Weather From West Reaches Midwest And East
The Alaskan cold wave moves southward with subzero risk. Montana reports ten below zero while Canadian provinces drop to thirty six below. A disturbance in the lower Mississippi valley heads east toward Indiana with heavy snow expected. The cold snap targets most northern Gulf and south Atlantic states as it advances northeast from the Rio Grande region.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Hastert
Montana
Canadian
Mississippi Valley
Indiana
Guig
South Atlantic
Rio Grande Valley
Rockefeller Only One Left of the Rudd Family
John D Rockefeller cannot attend his sister Mary Ann Rudds funeral in Cleveland after her death at her son Frank Rudds home. He telegraphed condolences from his Florida winter home, leaving him the sole survivor of a family of three brothers and two sisters.
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United Dyess
Cleveland
Ohio
John D. Rockefeller
Mary Ann Rudd
Frank Rudd
John
Hig Winter
Florida
Ruddy
John D
Lucky Strike Special Bargain Tins Offer
Limited quantity tins of 100 Lucky Strike cigarettes offered at 45 cents each. First come, first served, with 160 tins available at the special price. Advert shows urgency and broad appeal.
New Pythian Lodge Officers Installed In Formal Ceremony
No. 215 Knights of Pythias installed the lodge officers for the year in a ceremonious meeting last night. Appointed roles include William A. Duffey as Coo, B. V. Hardy as Vv. C, Duane Grimes as Prelate, John Houghtley M of W, F. H. Hampson K R S, Phil Lundberg M of P, John Lundberg M of E, Will Jackman M of A, Harold S. Cates JG, Harold Jordan G, and Frank Rice Trustee. Plans for the year announced include a booster meeting Tuesday for Pythians spouses and associated groups to organize events January 19 to 24, with lunch served.
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Pythian Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Co. C
William A. Duffey
B. V. Hardy
Duane Grimes
John Houghtley
F. H. Hampson
Phil Lundberg
John Lundberg
Will Jackman
Harold S. Cates
Harold Jordan
Frank Rice
Dr Brown to Speak Before Association in Chicago
Dr J Stanley Brown president of the state teachers college will address the Superintendents and Principals Association of Cook County in Chicago on Saturday at 1230 PM. He will discuss Training of Teachers for the City Schools drawing on his experience as college president. Many Chicago and suburban teachers come from the state college.
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Chicago
Suburbs
State College of Theity
Lutheran college head visits city for national meeting
Dr. J. Johnson president of St. Peter's College Minnesota is in this city visiting his sisters-in-law while attending a National Lutheran association session in Chicago. He was elected vice president of the association at the current session.
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J. Johnson
St. Peter's College
St. Peter, Minn
Minnie
Ethel Lindber
Thomas Murray
Chicago
National Lutheran Association
United States
Johnson
Elks Fraternal Supper Draws Large Attendance
Members of the Elks lodge filled the semi monthly supper at the club last evening. Erle Hoppe and a capable committee planned the menu and service, and the event ranked with past top affairs. Afterward many members lingered to enjoy social time and club facilities.
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Elks
Elks’ Lodge
Erle Hoppe
Pound Sterling Rises Again on London Exchange
The London market saw the pound sterling move higher as trading continued on Saturday night. Financial notices from Teunton report a stronger stance in early January with cautious optimism in the currency's pace.
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United Press
Teunton
England
London Exchange
Dense January Fog Causes Slow Trains and Ice Hazards in DeKalb
January fog reduced visibility to a few feet in DeKalb and along the North Western line. Automobiles moved with bright lights, drivers slowed, and police logged several minor accidents while noting no serious injuries. Fire Chief McEvey recalled heavier ice in older photos.
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DeKalb
Fne
North Western
Slaine
M. H. McEvey
Kodak
Second Street
Lincoln Highway
Two Youths Executed in Sing Sing Electric Chair
Ossining January 3 two Reading Pennsylvania men John Emil ite and John Rys were executed in Sing Sing electric chair for the case of Port Jefferson laundryman Lee Jong. They faced the chamber calmly with Catholic chaplain Rev. John McCaffey beside them after a long fight to save the condemned.
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United
Ossining
N. Ys
John Emilite
John Rys
Reading
Sing Sing
Lee Jong
Port Jefferson
John McCaffey
Emelito
Rys
Plymouth County Savings Bank Closes as President Missing
LeMars Iowa January 9 Plymouth County Savings Bank shuts its doors and the president W J Martin aged 35 is missing. About 40000 dollars in poor securities are found. the private bank was organized three years ago. Martin is married with three children.
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Uiswuress
LeMars
Iowa
Plymouth County Savings Bank
W. J. Martin
Martin
DeKalb Theatre Tonight Presents The Tenth Woman
DeKalb Theatre screens Leverly Bayne in The Tenth Woman, with additional short feature Don't Fall and related program details for tonight's show.
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DeKalb Theatre
Leverly Bayne
Boys Enter Bicycle Contest For Indoor Circus
Seventeen boys have entered the Knights of Pythias bicycle contest tied to the big indoor circus. More entrants are expected by tomorrow noon. Girls’ popularity contests begin and more announcements are due soon. Mrs. Duane Grimes heads the Star theatre headquarters to sell tickets and provide information. Premiums for ticket sellers who move three books will be announced today or tomorrow. The order shows strong enthusiasm for a successful circus week.
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Knights of Pythias
Star Theatre
Duane Grimes
Order
Wisconsin Doctor Arrested Over Death Of 20 Year Old
Dr A F Baxter a local chiropractor is under arrest in Beaver Dam Wisconsin on a statutory charge connected to the death of Miss Ella Krueger 20 who died at a hospital yesterday A post mortem examination followed the warrant issued late yesterday Sheriff William Rhode held the warrant Baxter who has lived in the town for years is married and father to several children
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Beaver Dam
Wis
A. FP. Baxter
Ella Krueger
Baxter
Fourteen Rescued by Nets In House Fire
In Youngstown on January 9 fourteen people escaped a blazing house by emergency nets lowered by firefighters. Authorities suspect incendiary origin after two men were seen fleeing minutes before discovery. Women and children leapt to safety as flames engulfed the structure.
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Youngstown
Evangelist Rev. Anderson Arrested After Wife Shot Near Ludington
In Ludington West Virginia on January 9 evangelist Rey R C Anderson was arrested for shooting his wife at a sister's home. He claimed the gun went off during a scuffle after receiving a telephone message that his wife had gone to meet another man. Mrs Anderson is expected to recover.
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Ludington
W. Va
Rey
R. C
Chanter Will Meet This Evening in Masonic Hall
Members of Chapter No 52 RA Masonic will hold a stated meeting tonight in the Masonic hall with new officers seated. In addition to regular business, it is expected that an event concerning the engines in the nearby supply area will be discussed.
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Chanter
R |A. ML
Masonic Hall
t+ j
Secret Money Parley Delays Dawes Plan Bargain
American and British delegates clashed over sharing proceeds from the Dawes plan as Paris finance talks moved to secret meetings. Washington and British spokesmen reported hard positions, with no general debt conference likely from the current parley. Colonel Logan cancelled his press conference amid ongoing secrecy.
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Unitea Press
Paris
Fance
Great Britain
United States
France
Herrick and
Kellogg
Col
James A. Logan
Logan
Yankee Minds Graded by Big Educator in Milwaukee
Dr. Meiklejohn and Dr. Einstein dominate debate on intellect in American education. The Amherst College former president argued teachers in colleges form a third rate mind group and lament the influence of second rate thinkers like Dewey and Einstein, while noting only a few grasp relativity.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Almoert Einstein
Meklejohn
Amherst College
Meiklejohn
Dr. Meiklejoon
John Dewey
Albert Elnstet
Republicans Push Jones Plan to Hike Shoals Control
Senate Republicans move to adopt the Jones scheme letting a commission decide Muscle Shoals operation. Senator Jones says a vote on his substitute could occur before adjournment, with Underwood aiming to steer passage if enough votes align.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Jones
Underwood
Morris
Senator Jones
Washington
State College President Attends Chicago Education Meeting
Dr J Stanley Brown president of the State Teachers College travels from De Kalb to Chicago to join the American Association of Colleges convention at the University of Chicago. The event gathers college presidents for discussions on modern education with speakers from major universities. Dr Brown represents her college in this notable annual gathering.
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State College
Chicago
American Association of Colleges
University of Chicago
J Stanley Brown
DeKalb
Brown
State Teachers College
Strangler Lewis Hurt In Wrestling Bout
Ed Strangler Lewis, heavyweight wrestler, was taken to St Luke's hospital after a bout in Kansas City. He likely cannot wrestle for a year, attendants said, following the match that cost him the championship to Wayne Lunn.
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United Press
Kansas City
Ed Strangler Lewis
Wayne Lunn
St. Luke's Hospital
Lewis
Mussolini Rumors Stir in Berlin and Rome Dispatches
United Press reports debunk rumors that Premier Mussolini was killed. Berlin and Rome dispatches say there is no confirmation of an assassination plot. The rumor spread via the Berlin Bourse, but sources caution caution and note Mussolini’s security measures.
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United Press
Rome
Italy
Berlin
Benito Mussolini
Germany
Linj of
Mussolini
Milan
Police Station Updates for 1925 License Records
The police department prepares reference license books for 1925 and plans to move in new racks and an extra desk to accommodate the volume. A final copy of last year's census lists 950000 on hand and is expected to arrive within a few days.
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Police Department
Harry Olson Talks of Million License Plate Plan
Harry Olson, now in the state automobile department at Springfield, told friends that his license plate idea could reach one million. He suggested a million plate scheme when 980000 licenses were being issued, predicting six figure plates would appear and that no more than 200 would be seen locally.
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Harry Olson
City
Springfield
Harry
Olsen
Roof Fire at Sawyer Home On Harrison Street
A chimney fire spread to the Sawyer residence on Harrison Street about 11 o clock this forenoon. Firemen extinguished the blaze with a chemical extinguisher while another man quieted a roaring furnace in the basement. Damage was slight and contained to a small area around the spot.
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Harrison
Charred Body Revealed Near Ottawa Farm Stack
A charred body fragment was found at a destroyed haystack on J Mark Bogart’s farm near Ottawa Ohio. Prosecutor Julius O. Hi said the stack was burned to conceal the crime and authorities believe more remains may be found nearby.
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Ottawa
Ohio
Mark Bogart
Julius O. Hi
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