Tax Help Urged as Office Moves and Hours Change
Deputy collector C. D. Schoonmaker urges taxpayers to seek expert help for filing. The Wright building office now operates evenings 7 to 9 except Wednesdays and Saturdays and by appointment only. Changes include lower filing thresholds and pro rata tax for changing family status. call 678 to arrange tax computation appointments.
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C. D. Schoonmaker
Internal Revenue
Wright Building
North Third Street
Schoonmaker
Wright
Mr. Schoonmaker
Hospital Here Busiest Ever Is Report Now
Glidden Memorial Hospital reports all beds occupied for the first time since the new building opened. Nurses are busiest they have been, with many serious illnesses and several convalescing surgical patients needing constant attention. Officials hope to maintain full capacity soon.
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Glidden Memorial Hospital
Scandal Accuses Kansas Pardons String of Gratuities
Topeka report says evidence from the ongoing probe into former Governor John Davis era shows wholesale trafficking in pardons. A parole attorney allegedly sent letters claiming political influence could secure pardons for sums from 200 to 25 000 to relatives and friends of convicts.
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Toned Press
Topeka
Kansas
Johnthan Davis
Accord in Effect as Dawes Plan Proceeds Ties U S Payments
Paris January 144 United States participates in Dawes Plan reparations signing twelve ministers affix signatures to a protocol ending staged disputes. The U S will receive 5 000 000 gold marks annually starting 1926 until Rhine army costs are paid with grants prioritizing fixed reparations costs. American war claims covered partly by the Dawes annuity and a long term percentage share is anticipated.
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United Press
Paris
France
United States
Dawes
Germany
Conference of Finance m
James A. Logan
Frank B. Kellogs
Myron T. Herrick
Ines
Washington
Whitehouse
America
Bryan charged with fraud in Nebraska highway program
Lincoln Nebraska January 14 Ex Governor Charle W Bryan was charged with fraud and irregularities by George E Johnson a former Nebraska state engineer in a communication to the state legislature Johnson called Bryans farewell address a deliberate hoax and said contractors received excess federal funds Johnson challenged Bryan to appear before a house committee to prove the charges
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Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Charle W. Bryan
Nebraska
George E. Johnson
Johnson
House
Tag Day Drive to Aid Children in Need
A Volunteers of America event titled Children’s Drive for Children will be held Saturday in this city. Funds raised will aid children whose fathers are behind prison walls. Sponsors include Mrs. S. E. Bradt Rev. Frank Webster and others with Mrs. Jiessle Wilson in charge at City Hall Council Room.
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Volunteers of America
S. E. Bradt
Frank Webster
A. W. Marvin
E. J. Wiswell
S. W. Magnusson
L. L. Hammitt
S. K. Boardman
Jiessle Wilson
City Hall
Rs. Ysiand Booth
DeKalb Theatre Offers Classmates and Desert Blues Tonight
Richard Barthelmess stars in Classmates a West Point tale described as thrilling for American audiences. Desert Blues provides extra laughs. Joe Kayser and his orchestra perform as a special attraction for today only at both shows.
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Richard Barthelmess
West Point
Joe Kayser
DeKalb Poultry Show Welcomes Rare Chantecler Birds
The DeKalb annual poultry show opens at the Smith garage on North Second Street drawing attention to the Chantecler yard exhibit from Sycamore. Frank C. Hertzell and Dr. G. W. Nesbitt promote the Canadian breed noted for lack of combs and wattles and strong egg production.
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DeKalb
Smith Garage
North Second Street
Sycamore
Frank C. Hertzell
G. W. Nesbitt
Nesbitt
Hertzell
J .Smith
Chicago
DeKalb Chicken Show
Chariecier Yards
Milwaukee
Rhode Island
Chamber of Commerce
Fire Truck Narrowly Escapes Collision on City Streets
A safety first alarm last night sent Spark Plug with King Tut at the wheel and Lieut. L. L. Smith aboard from College avenue to First and Locust streets. A Ford sedan on First failed to hear approaching tracks, narrowly avoiding a crash as the ladder truck maneuvered past a snow pile in the Elks' yard. On the return trip the apparatus nearly hooked another machine, and a separate incident near the DeKalb theatre involved thawing pipes with the DeKalb ladder stopping short.
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College Avenue
John Streets
Spark Plug
King Tut
L. L. Smith
Locust
First Street
Elks’ Yard
DeKalb Theatre
Tom South
Plans to Decide on Chairman Posts in Illinois House
Republican lawmakers gather in Chicago at the La Salle hotel for a preparatory meeting to name committee chairs before the session resumes January 22. Owen West of Yates City is slated for contingent expenses chair. Reed Cutler of Lewiston for floor leader. J Otis Arnold of Quincy to lead the rules committee. Thomas Curran of Chicago to head appropriations. Frank E Abbey of Bigs ville to chair fish and game.
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United Press
Springfield
Linois House of Representatives
Republican House
Chicago
la Salle Hotel
House
Owen West
Yates City
Reed Cutler
Lewiston
J. Otis Arnold
Quincy
Thoms Curran
Frank E. Abbey
Birgsville
Fish and Game Committee
DeKalb Trust & Savings stockholders banquet set
Plans for the stockholders meeting and banquet of DeKalb Trust & Savings are complete. Over 200 residents are invited to the Jarboe building hall for a 6 20 p m banquet after a pre banquet directors meeting at the bank. State Treasurer Oscar Nelson of Geneva will speak along with bank officials. The 1925 rebuilding plan and a year end report will be discussed.
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DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank
Jarboe
Star Theatre
Oscar Nélson
Geneva
Mystery Case of Intrigue Grips Bombay Future
United Press reports a new mystery in Bombay involving a potentate’s life, the murder of a member of the Bombay corporation, and the kidnapping and mutilation of Mumbe a renowned dancer. The Bombay council adjourned as a tribute while British authorities face demands to trace and punish the culprit. A submarine Akbar Bool is cited in the coverage as harbor tensions rise amid the incident.
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United Press
Bombay
India
Bombay Corporation
Bombay Corporation Council
Clearithy
Akbar Bool
Sands Bar
Coast Guard
Vey United Press
Boston
Mazes
Monarch Dreadnought Sunk In Atlantic Test
Plymouth England January 14 The British Dreadnaught Monarch built in 1911 and famed for the Jutland fight was towed to an offshore spot in the Atlantic for sinking by gunfire as part of the admiralty secret experiments. A second item lists Franklin County coal and Indiana lamp prices from DeKalb Ice Co.
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United Press
Plymouth
England
Jutland
Atlantic
Admiraltty
Franklin County
Indiana Lamp
Dekalb Ice Co
Ticket Seller Prizes Shown at DeKalb Store
Prizes were awarded to Knights of Pythias members selling three general admission ticket books at Anderson Brothers in DeKalb. The event followed a well attended meeting, with workers selling many cards and showing renewed vigor as the popularity contest progresses. A large circus is planned for next week.
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Knights of Pythias
Anderson, Brothers
Der
Dr Norman Bridge Dies At 81 In Los Angeles
Noted Chicago physician and educator Dr Norman Bridge aged 81 died Saturday in Los Angeles after a short illness. He was once DeKalb and Malta connected, a Rush Medical College professor emeritus since 1901 and a philanthropist who endowed the Norman Bridge Laboratory at Caltech and supported Rush Medical College. He lived in California after health reasons prompted a Chicago residence in 1916 to receive charitable bequests, and he married Mrs Pride in Los Angeles last May marking their golden anniversary. His career included leadership on Chicago board of education and various medical writings.
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Norman Gridge
DeKalb County
Melia
DeKalb
Malta
Los Angeles
Del
Norman Bridge
Rush Medical College
J. A. Badgley
Bridge
California
Badgley
Dr. Bridge
Malta Lbrary Fund
B. B. Smiley
Mata Instliae
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Chicago Board of Education
Pan American Petroleum and Transport Company
Drake Hotel
Norman
Board of Election Commissioners
Pride
Windsor
Vermont
University of Vermont
Lindley Reinstated as KU Chancellor After Topeka Action
Dr. E H Lindley returns to his desk as chancellor of the University of Kansas today following reinstatement by the state board of administration in Topeka after Governor Pollen's inauguration. Demonstrations in Lawrence continued with whistles and serenading bands.
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Ry Universn
Lawrence Kansas
E. H. Lindley
University of Kansas
State Board of Administrations
Topeka
Pollen
Lawrence
Brown to appeal to bishops on heresy conviction
Cleveland report notes Bishop William Montgomery Brown will appeal his heresy conviction today. He plans to testify himself to the bishops panel seeking a broader liberal stance within the church. Peck's Academy Carnival dance slated for tonight features a six piece orchestra.
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Brown
United Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Wiliam Montgomery Brown
Peck’s Academy
Wealth of United States in 1922 Revealed by Census
Washington reports total national wealth valued at $20.803 billion with the individual share about $2,664 and an 11 percent drop since 1912. Major components include real estate mortgages livestock railroad value street railways and manufactured goods.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Census Bureau
Dr Wright Talks On The Principles Of Rotary
Dr R A Wright spoke today before the Rotary club at the Innovation Grill on The Principles of Rotary. The meeting had good attendance but little new business and Wright's address was the principal event of the session.
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Rotary
R. A. Wright
Rotary Club
Innovation Grill
Wright
Sterling Police Report Ford Coupe Stolen
Sterling police recorded a Ford coupe theft from the streets overnight. The engine and license numbers were forwarded to DeKalb police as a suspicious vehicle report.
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Sterling
DeKalb
Tiny Tot's Quick Thrills Across City Morning
Nine year old Eileen Dolan of Chicago travels with a puppy and loses her way. She spends money, helps a real estate man, and is later found by police after a porter flags her as missing. Father confirms she is home with the dog.
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Aputessessr
Chicago
Eileen Dolan
Eilleen
Eileen
Dewsboy
St. Paul
Ald
Wisconsinite Is Held by Mexicans
The United States Department of State instructed the American embassy in Mexico City and Vice Consul Razienita in Progresso to investigate the detention of Dr. W F Lorenz of Wisconsin by Mexican authorities. A report from Vice Cons Regenitz said a man claiming to be Prof W F Lorenz of the University of Wisconsin was held but charges were not stated. The department sought charge details amid inquiries from Governor Blaine and others. possible charges include mubustering and gun running.
Ranke Funeral to Be Thursday at St Pauls Church
Funeral services for Mrs Ralph Ranke who died yesterday will be held Thursday at two o'clock at St Pauls Episcopal church. Rev Hastings of St Albans college Sycamore will officiate and burial will follow in Fairview cemetery.
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Ralph Ranke
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Father Hastings
St. Alban's College, Sycamore
Feirview Cemetery
DeKalb Ministers to Meet at Waterman Next Week
DeKalb County Ministers Association members will hold a meeting at Waterman next week announced today. Several pastors from the northern part of the county plan to attend the Waterman gathering.
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Waterman
DeKalb County
First National and First Trust holders hear annual report
The annual meeting covered deposits totaling 3 935.95 at year end 1924, with about 1700 new accounts and sums exceeding 4 100 000 upon occasion. Interest paid to depositors and staff totaled 138 566.09 with 631.10 in interest. Directors reelected included W L Ellwood E P Ellwood C E Bradt J E O Crego and S E Bradt. Officers named S E Bradt as president E P Ellwood as 1st vice president C Bradt as 2nd vice president E O Wood as cashier M Lindberg as assistant cashier.
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First National
First Trust & Savings
W. L. Ellwood
E. P. Wood
C. E. Bradt
J. E. 0. Crego
S. E. Bradt
First National Bank
Second Techs
F_ HS First Trust & Savings
E. P. Ellwood
C. Bradt
E. 0. Wood
M. Lindberg
DeKalb Man Reunites With Brother in Sweden During Holidays
DeKalb residents report Oscar W. and relatives receiving a letter from a DeKalb man in Sweden. The man landed about six in the morning and walked to his parents’ home where he met his older brother by chance. Joyful reunion followed when the brothers unexpectedly met at the mother’s house. The DeKalb man plans to return in mid February but says he is ready to come home sooner.
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Oscar W
Sweden
Johnson
DeKalb
Phil Gordon Enters Candy Wholesale Business
DeKalb man Phil Gordon announces he will take over the wholesale candy operation previously run under another name. He has received truckloads of sweets and says a forthcoming announcement will interest candy consumers.
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Phil Gordon
DeKalb
Gordon
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