Show for Next Year Show for Next Year is Big Success
Announcement late today confirms the annual poultry show and egg exhibition will occur next year if a suitable venue is found. Reports from DeKalb Elgin Hinckley Lindenwood and local observers note large current entries and a strong show despite cold weather and disease fears. Rotary night brings expected turnout as planning for next year continues at the high school.
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DeKalb
Elgin
Carl Nelson
Wells Reiminsnider
Roland Hartman
Hinckley
John Waterfall
Rotary
Prizes for tag day volunteers during Heart campaign
The Heart tag day for Volunteers of America on Saturday offers prizes from area merchants. B A Shetter provides a sterling silver bracelet as first prize, H Secor a No 2 camera for second, B C Knodle & Son ice skates for third, McAllister-Ulery Peter Pan fountain pen for fourth, an Innovation two-pound box of chocolates for fifth, and J Rendell a silver Eversharp pencil for sixth. Assistants earning at least $3 in tags receive two theatre passes, with Mrs. Booth highlighting extensive citizenship aid and White House endorsement by President Coolidge.
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Volunteers of America
B. A. Shetter
H. Secor
B. C. Knodle & Son
McAllister-Ulery Co
J. Rendell
DeKalb
Princess Theatres
Mrs Greenaway Improves at Glidden Hospital
Friends visiting Mrs Frank Greenaway at Glidden hospital report she is showing two slight improvements. The physician says if the progress continues she may soon spend part of her time convalescing in bed.
Wrong Name Placed at End of Hat Shop Ad
The Chronicle’s closing out sale ad carried Mulis Bros. instead of LaBelle Hat Shop due to a typographical error. The notice reflects the intended LaBelle Hat Shop listing for tonight’s issue.
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the Chronicle
Mulis Bros
LaBelle Hat Shop
Sue
Illinois poised for avalanche of bills as session opens
Springfield January 15 United Press reports a flood of proposals will descend on the Illinois legislature when it reconvenes January 27. Key items include labor reforms, anti saloon measures, capital punishment repeal, child labor is amendment ratification, eight hour day for women, tax and election law changes, and a reapportionment push led by John Fergus with possible legal action if stalled.
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United Press
Springfield
Minois Federation of Labor
Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Anti-Saloon League
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Nets
John Fergus
Fergus
House
Senate
Small
Prohibition Costs and Hidden Profits Highlighted
Prohibition enforcement costs and the profits from liquor taxes are contrasted. Federal data show six and a half million dollars in taxes and penalties over five years, while Illinois counties report net gains after enforcement costs totaling hundreds of thousands. Local counties and cities prove enforcement funds offset expenses amid ongoing debates.
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Alry
The
Chronicle
Washington
Federal
Illinois
Chicago
Treasury
Lake County
Adams County
Bureau County
DeKalb
Whiteside
Cin
Springfield
Hungry Traveler at City Hall Heads to Chicago
A hard looking, limping man entered city hall for food and was sent to the police department. He ate 21 slices of bread with coffee after a chilly day, showing signs of frostbite on his foot and ears. He planned to continue to Chicago in search of work.
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Chicago
Merchant of City Reports Strong Ads Boost Sales
Felton's tire shop runs a special sale on radios parts and auto accessories today and reports wonderful results from a large Chronicle display ad earlier in the week. Mr Malon promoted the ad with a radio style stunt while Miss Dorothy Wirtz is noted as a patient at Glidden proms.
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Merchant of City
Felton
Chronicle
Malon
Edward Fuller to California for the Winter
Edward Fuller plans to leave for California for the winter after decades of travel to Chicago for DeKalb residents. He has nearly completed his arrangements to spend the season there and possibly indefinitely if events permit. Friends in DeKalb will miss his familiar presence as he relocates.
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Edward Fuller
California
Chicago
DeKalb
Mr. Fuller
Ed Fuller
Delalb
Pasadena orchestra at Mooseheart plays for DeKalb listeners
Musicians from Sterling known as the Pasadena orchestra furnished the music last evening from radio station WJJD at Mooseheart and were kept busy for hours with guest numbers. The Sterling boys, artists with several instruments, performed to a large DeKalb audience. Also corrected was a telephone number error for C. D. Schoonmaker deputy collector of internal revenue.
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Sterling
Mooseheart
Pasadena Orchestra
WJJD
Sterling Boys
DeKalb
Mde
C. D. Schoonmaker
Internal Revenue
Fight Over Trust Fund
In Indianapolis a federal suit seeks to block Mrs. Buitl Rockefeller McCormick from gaining control of 120000 shares of Standard Oil Company of Indiana worth about (eight thousand nine hundred dollars) as part of a Rockefeller trust. Harold E. B. McCormick claims his former wife released her interest before their separation and must be restrained from reclaiming the stock held by Equitable Trust Company of New York for the McCormick granddaughter. The case names Equitable Trust Company, Indiana, and trust supervisors as defendants.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Abe Rockefeller
Harold EB. McCormick
Chicago
Buitl Rockefeller McCormick
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Maidslide McCormick
Max Oser
John D. Rockefeller
Equitable Trust Company
Rockefeller Trust Fund
McCormick
Ganna Waleka
Plan to Amend Eugenics Law In Wisconsin
Miss Mildred Barbour will introduce a bill to amend the Wisconsin eugenics law so that women must undergo a medical examination before marriage. The move follows a 1923 failed proposal by her father Senator J L Barbour and aims to close the loophole allowing only one party to be examined.
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Unitea Press
Jee
Midweek Prayer Meeting at Baptist Church Tonight
Announcement states a midweek prayer meeting will be held at the homes of Mrs. Amy Reed and Mrs. M. R. Brooks on South Fourth Street this evening. Baptist church members are urged to attend and hear the lesson titled The Good Samaritan. Water tax due 15th.
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Baptists
The
Baptist Church
Amy Reed
M. R. Brooks
Fourth Street
Good Samaritan
Lincoln murder trial moved after venue change
In Geneva on January 15 Warren J Lincoln Aurora attorney florist killed his wife and brother in law. Defense moves for venue alleging Judge Newhall prejudice. Change granted. Pilliam J Fulton of Sycamore seated. State seeks hanging while defense argues inherited insanity and past asylum confinement.
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Warren J. Lincoln
Aurora
John K. Newhall
Piliam J. Fulton
Sycamore
Lincoln
City schools to graduate midyear class for 1825
Sixty three grade school pupils will advance to high school work and eight high school students will graduate at midyear ceremonies next week. Superintendent F R Ritzman says the 1825 graduating class will likely be the largest in city history and notes DeKalb’s population has not decreased. Graduation lists from Harsh Ellwood Glidden and Normal training schools will be published later as principals compile names.
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F. R. Ritzman
DeKalb
Ellwood
Glidden
Normal Training School
Hight
Ithe
Princip
Wale
Lie Schoos
Public Card Party at K. C. Hall Friday
By St. Maryg Benevolent Assn and Linen League the public card party is Friday after Hoon Jan 16 at K. C. Hall. Lunch will be served. Admission 25 cents.
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St. Maryg Benevolent Assn
Linen League
K. C. Hall
Lorenz Is Free Today From Mexican Detention
Madison reports Major William F. Lorenz has been released by Mexican authorities, with Governor Blaine and officials seeking confirmation. A second dispatch says Lorenz, president of Wisconsin’s parole board, is or will be released soon after investigations into charges of filibustering.
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United Press
Madison, Was
William F. Lornz
Mexico
Calles
Blaine
Mexico City
William F. Lorenz
University of Wisconsin
Progresso
Yucatan
Arthur Schoenfeld
Foreign Office
Laranz
Ruth
Pensacola
Fla
Wisconsin
State Department
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin State Board of Parole
Judson Williver
Coolidge
Lorenz
Williver
Board of Control
Star Owners to Withdraw Damage Suit Against Vanderlip
The Marion Star and owners Louis H. Brush and Roy D. Moore announce the million dollar damage suit against Frank Vanderlip will be dismissed. They will file papers in the federal court for the lower district of New York withdrawing the slander claim made in public statements. Vanderlip had accused the two businessmen of paying an exorbitant price to former President Harding for the Star at a Briar Cliff Rotary Club event a year ago. The Star states Vanderlip retracted that portion of his speech and cites that as the reason for the withdrawal of the damage claim.
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United Press
Marion
Ohio
Marion Star
Frank Vanderlip
The
Star
Louis H. Brush
Roy D. Moore
Vanderlip
Coeral Court
New York
Rotary Club
Briar Clff
Vanderli
Harding
New Law to Jail Violators Under Prohibition
Washington D C January 15 The Stalker bill amending the Volstead law would compel courts to jail violators of the prohibition law. The House judiciary committee favorably reported the measure today. Wet lawmakers planned to attach a 2 75 beer bill but postponed routing it until the bill reaches the House. Under current law courts may impose fines or jail terms at their discretion.
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Washington, D. C
House Judiciary Committee
Wets
Fred Wise to Give February Concert in DeKalb
Fred Wise tenor will perform February 6 at First Lutheran church in DeKalb under Circle Three Baptist church members auspices. The event, moved from late January due to state teachers college events, will have more details announced later. Also on DeKalb Theatre program Richard Barthelmess in Claysmates and Desert Blues, with future Virginian plans.
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Fred Wise
DeKalb
Circle Number Three
The
Baptist Church
Lutheran Church
State Teachers College
DeKalb Theatre
Richard Barthelmess
West Point
Ra Laine Hammerstein
Slemp to resign as secretary to President Coolidge
Washington report says Bascom Slemp will resign March 4. Everett Sanders of Indiana is named to succeed Slemp after conferring with the president. White House officials would not confirm or deny the statement, pending president's approval.
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Lous
Washington
BD. C
Bascom Slemp
Coolidge
White House
Emp
Everett Sanders
Indiana
Slemp
DeKalb to Build City Data Bureau for Inquiries
Secretary C D Schoonmaker drives creation of a city data bureau at the Wright building on North Third street. An assistant will compile information on industrial religious educational and financial conditions with help from business leaders and officials. Data will be kept at the Chamber of Commerce for quick access to inquiries.
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DeKalb
C. D. Schoonmaker
Schoonmaker
Chamber of Commerce
North Third Street
Chamber
Wright Building
Schoontmaker
Oyster Rule Prohibits Raw Oysters in DeKalb
DeKalb bans sale of raw oysters starting today under a notice from Dr Isaac Rawlings of Illinois public health. Health officer Dr J B Hagey said cooking does not guarantee safety against typhoid germs, urging fried oysters as the only safe option while merchants were surveyed.
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DeKalb
Isaac D. Rawlings
Department of Public Health
Ilinois
J. B. Hagey
State Department
J. J. Kingsley
Hagey
Chicago Seeks Lake Cities Aid in Water Bill Fight
United Irely reports in Cleveland on January 15 that Chicago aims to legalize pumping 10 000 cubic feet per second from the Great Lakes. City Manager Hopkins testified before the Great Lakes Association committee urging delegates from C to oppose the law.
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United Irely
Cleveland
Ohio
Congressonal
Chicago
Great Lakes
Hopkins
Committee of the Great Lakes Association
Receiver Now Takes Charge of Loan Group
Dayton, Ohio, January 15. Haskett, attorney, today assumes receivership of the West Loan Company with offices in Columbus, Cincinnati, Lancaster and Dayton. Mortimer F. Hawkins, president of Hawkins Mortgage Company of Indiana, was convicted in the federal court for a confidence game involving hundreds of home buyers.
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Py United Press
Dayton
Ohio
Haskett
West Loan Company
Columbus
Cincinnati
Lancaster
Mortimer F. Hawkins
Hawkins Mortgage Company of
Indiana
Hawkins
Pussyfoot Johnson to Speak in DeKalb on Prohibition
Public announcement says “Pussyfoot” Johnson, famed prohibition crusader, will speak at Die opal church in DeKalb on January 2. Rev HL Be Johnson to arrange event with Johnson returning from the Balkan tour, recounting experiences in Constantinople and influence on dry laws worldwide.
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Pussyfoot” Johnson
Prohibie A ‘l
Die Opal
HL Be Johnson
DeKalb
Pussyfoot
United States
Baslon
Turkey
Crusader
Beta
Johnson
Balkan
Constantinople
Confesses to Murder of Her Own Mother
United Press reports Dorothy Elrington a 16 year old San Francisco girl confessed to killing her mother in a rooming house after initial denial. She said she acted over her "gay life" and upset family discipline, crying I did it myself as police quoted her account of the Tuesday death.
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United Press
San Francisco
Cal
Dorothy Elrington
Tom
Mrs. Ellingson
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Poultry Association
Dorothy Wirtz
Schoonmaker Phone
Michael Gunderson
Fifth Street
Frank B. Kellogg
England
Charles Evans Hughes
Hughes
Mr. Kellogg
Harold McCormick
Bulletin
Geneva, NL
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