DeKalb Club Play A Major Local Hit Of The Season
A packed DeKalb house applauded the DeKalb Woman's club musical romance Once in a Blue Moon staged by groups 11 to 16. Mrs L E Warner directed rehearsals and staging while actors like Hazel Oakland Grace Casterton and H R Sorensen brought the comedy and romance to life. The production featured a wide cast including Grace Wagsett James Underdown Stanley Henaughan William Roche and many others with Bob Harrington played by Hazel Oakland and George Taylor by H R Sorensen. The play combined mistaken identity robbery and romance ending with Shylock the detective and Mooney the policeman delivering a fair finale.
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DeKalb
DeKalb Woman's Club
Bob Harrington
Sylvia Mongomery
Hazel Oakland
H. R. Sorensen
George
Bob
Montgomery
Lee
Sylvia
Monsieur Rene le Man
George Ireland
Sir Percival Cheterood
Mattie Letola
George Taylor
Donald Patten
Shylock
HH. Cornforth
Mooney
Skylock
Taylor
Suzanne
Ter Moore
Dr. M. Payne
Billy Mall
Betty Morton
Evelyn Blomquist
Babbir Morton
Lester Modine
Hop Sing
Clifford Shaefer
Leatrice Montgomery
Don Patten
Hear Trial Next Month in DeKalb Stock Case
Judge John K. Newhall presided at a brief circuit court session. Cynthia J. Case seeks $20,000 from Charles V. Weddell over 715 shares of United Agency stock. case first tried in 1921, verdict for plaintiff later reversed, retried in 1923 with $20,969.83 to plaintiff, now ordered retrial in February 1925.
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John K. Newhall
Aurora
Circuit Court
Sycamore
Fulton
Lincoln
Geneva
Newhall
Wheaton
Cynthia J
Charles V. Weddell
DeKalb
Circuit Oepurt
DeKalb County
Capital
United Agency
Shurtleff
Doctor Shank Expected to Leave Hospital Tomorrow
De Kalb physician Dr W L Shank who recently underwent a major operation at Glidden hospital is reported to be able to leave the hospital tomorrow and return home on College Avenue. Local surgeons performed the intricate operation and the patient has rallied well. he is expected to resume practice within weeks. Also notes an event listing for Pierce Hall Sycamore concert on Friday January 20 by a five piece novelty orchestra with tickets 5c and ladies free.
Those Left Always Pay War Marred By Duels In Illinois
Four women and ten children suffer amid prejudice after four men died in a duel at the European hotel in Herrin Illinois. Widows include Mrs Glenn Young widow of Klan leader Two Gun Young and Ora Thomas deputy sheriff with two young boys. Ed Forbes family, a widow and seven children, also mourn. Funeral for Young set for Thursday afternoon after delay.
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United Press
Herrin
Ilinois
Williamson County
Glenn Young
Young
Ora Thomas
Thomas
Ed Forbes
Forbes
Warner
Port Alexander Vanishes Beneath Sea After Tidal Wave
Reports from Africa describe Port Alexander, a small island, sinking under the sea in a massive tidal wave. Dozens are said dead with debris drifting. survivors claim a sudden subsidence and upheaval possibly from an underground quake.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Africa
Port Alexander
Small Fire at Arthur Dodge Home on South Second
Fire crews answered at Arthur Dodge residence 624 South Second yesterday afternoon to extinguish a small blaze. They remained only briefly as the fire was checked before taking hold, amid several recent minor calls. Observers note a superstition around the string of small fires and fear a larger blaze may come soon.
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Dodge Home
South Second
Arthur Dodge
South Second Street
Bally Strike In Riyal '?Ome of King Todiy
More than 100 engineers in the office of public works walked out in London England over the hiring of a non union worker. Strikers included staff from Parliament Buckingham Palace Hampton Court and Kew Gardens. Volunteers restored order as lights stayed on in the king's palace.
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Ay United
Reder
London
England
Office of Public Works
Parliament
Buckingham Palace
Hampton Court
Kew Gardens
King’s Palace
Fatty's Wife Granted Divorce In Paris
Paris reports Mina Durfee, actress, has been granted a divorce from Roscoe Arbuckle on desertion grounds. In Hollywood, Arbuckle is said to have divorced in Paris and plans to wed Doris Dean, with movie circles noting uncertainty over the report.
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United Ress
Paris
France
Mina, Durfee
Roscoe Arbuckle
Hollywood
Calif
Kinta Durfee
Doris Dean
Arbuckle
Icy pavements trouble motorists in city
Winter's cold froze streets leaving slippery pavements. Several autos skidded into berms and ditches with no serious damage reported. Drivers, especially delivery trucks, race turns, prompting complaints. Proposal urges city to spread cinders on slick streets, notably North First street hill.
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Glidden Hospital
Vetty
North First Street
Doubt Over House Chairmen Delays Legislature Action
Springfield Jan 27 With two house committee chairmen unsettled the house of representatives may be delayed as the General Assembly convenes today. Republicans in the senate caucus planned to finish assignments overnight. Likely chairs include Judiciary David Swanson Utilities John Walker Appropriations Thomas Curran Agriculture Charles Turner Educational William Wiess.
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Ctty Unitedress
Springfield
House
House’ of Representatives
General Assembly
Senate
Judiciary
David R. Swanson
Chicago
Utilities
John Walker
Joliet
Meeting of DeKalb Knights of Pythias Heads to Sterling
About 30 members of the DeKalb lodge Knights of Pythias plan to travel to Sterling for a district meeting this evening. Several grand lodge officers will attend. The DeKalb group will use a Northern Illinois Service company bus to improve comfort and ensure a member’s presence with the others. The session is described as of special importance and likely to yield good results.
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Pythians
DeKalb Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Sterling
Grand Lodge
Mlinols Service Company
New Coach Is Innovation On Belvidere Run
Habituals at the Northwestelly depot welcome a new coach on the Belvidere line. The Belvidere passenger train now has two cars giving it the appearance of a real train. Travelers praise the addition, calling it like their private car on trips from DeKalb to Belvidere and Rockford, with only a few passengers departing DeKalb at times as picks up passengers along Sycamore and intermediate points.
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Northwestély
Belvidere
Rockford
DeKalb
Ynore
Sycamore
Wheat Near $2.00 on Chicago Board of Trade
United Press bulletin from Chicago reports wheat futures reaching a new intraday high of 1.99 3 4 dollars, narrowing the gap to the two dollar mark. The rise marks the closest approach to 2.00 since trading opened, reflecting strong market demand on the Chicago Board of Trade.
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United Press
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Springfield Assembly Opens With New Session and Seating Shuffle
The general assembly opened in Springfield as the senate adjourned for a prayer at 5 00 and the house remained in session. Veteran members including David Shanahan and Lee Kitler secured prime seats while Rep Carl Mueller introduced the first bill seeking bond authorization for a Lincoln Park bridge and a $50 000 appropriation to cover deficiencies in the attorney general’s office.
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Aulteasres
Springfield
Ceneral Assembly
Senate
House
David Shanahan
Aimes
Arthur Roe
Vandalia
Minority
Bagere
Lee Kitler
Lincoln Park
Carlstrom
Directors Meeting In Chicago Bears On Steel Stock
Many DeKalb residents hold United States Steel Corporation stock and watch today’s directors meeting in Chicago with keen interest. Rumors swirl about decisions that could affect the current market rise as investors have sold shares in recent days. The outcome is awaited by local holders expecting a market impact.
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United States
Johnsons Depart for Florida in Winter Sojourn
Mr and Mrs J L Johnson left yesterday before noon for Florida. Their auto bore notices of departure for St Petersburg Miami Orlando and other Florida cities. They plan to be away during the winter months and return to this city in the spring.
Bandits Rob Bank at Collinsville in Early Morning Afloat
Two bandits held up postal messenger William Nathes at Collinsville and escaped with a pouch of first class mail. Postal authorities are uncertain what was taken as the getaway car sped toward East St. Louis. A bank shipment of 15000 dollars was expected to meet a local company’s bayroom.
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United Press
Collinsville
William Nathes
First National Bank
East St. Louis
Still Talk Trial Over Misery Farce in Chicago
Chicago, Jan. 27. The defense labeled the trial of Col. Charles R. Forbes and John W. Thompson a miserable farce as final arguments for acquittal concluded. Thompson, a St. Louis contractor, and Forbes, former Veterans' Bureau head, face conspiracy to defraud the government over veterans hospital contracts. Laughlin assailed key witness Elias H. Mortimer as a paid informer with motives of revenge. Mortimer’s relatives testified he would profit if Forbes handed over contracts. Senator James Hamilton Lewis, Thompson’s other defense attorney, then spoke to follow for several hours.
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United Press
Chicago
Ill
Charles R. Forbes
John W. Thompson
Randolph Langalin
Thompson
St. Louis
Forbes
Veterans’ Bureau
Elias H. Mortimer
Laughlin
Mortimer
Veterans'Bureau
United States
James Hamilton Lewis
Brother Reunites With Sister After 35 Years
John Nelson of Eagle Bend Minnesota visits DeKalb with Mrs Nelson and two daughters Teckla and Lillie to meet his sister Mrs J E Johnson of South First Street for the first time in 35 years. The Johnsons plan a New York City trip before returning to Minneapolis.
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John Nelson
Eagle Bend
Minn
DeKalb
Mr. Nelson
Mr. Johnson
Yellowstone Park
New York City
Nelson
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Bergdoll May Return to Take His Medicine
Berlin dispatches say Grover Bergdoll the American draft evader may be fleeing Germany to return to the United States. Relatives in America press him to surrender and seek mercy after his chauffeur Eugene Stecher surrendered in Philadelphia last week.
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Way United Press
Berlin
Germany
Grover Bergdoll
United States
United Press
Eberbach
Bergdoll
America
Eugene Stecher
Philadelphia
Stecher
House Caucus Called for February 27 in Washington
Washington January 27 a call for a party caucus to be held February 27 was issued by the Republican committee on committees in the house. The plan includes electing a speaker and house officers. Insurgent members who bolted the last election will be barred from the caucus and stripped of committee assignments.
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House
Washington, D. C
Attention to Members of Company M Plea for Edward Hines Jr Hospital
A short notice directed at Company M members urging a prompt response to support Edward Hines Jr Hospital in Maywood Michigan. The message implies a call to action likely for fundraising or advocacy.
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Edward Hines, Jr
Maywood, MI
Two Deaths In City Notify Loss Of Halsne And Julanki
Two residents, Mrs. John Halsne of John Street and Henry Julanki of Market Street, died today. Halsne's death followed a hospital stay after an operation and shocked friends. funeral details will be announced tomorrow. Julanki, about 30, had battled a long illness. his wife and 12 year old daughter survive, and funeral arrangements were not yet set.
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John Halsne
John Street
Henry Julanki
Market Steet
Glidden Hospital
Halsne
Julanki
Mr. Julanki
Woodman Installation Meeting Tonight Urged Attendance
Modern Woodman members in this city are urged to attend this evening as officers for 1925 are installed. James Coyne chairs the entertainment committee and promises a good program. Royal Neighbors also hold installations tonight but the two meetings are not joint.
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Woodman
Woodman Organization
James Coyne
Jordan Touring Car Stolen Near Aner and Aurora Report
Police in De Kalb have been given a description of a 1924 license 342-1 894 touring car stolen at Aner. An earlier theft occurred last evening in Aurora. If the vehicle passes through De Kalb, officers will pursue and arrest any occupants.
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Aner
Aurora
DeKalb
DeKalb Man's Mother In Michigan Improves
J C Snow of Fisk Avenue reports his mother Mrs Amelia Snow in Hillsdale Michigan is much improved after illness. Snow is expected to return home late tonight. Lac-Lax available at Secor's.
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DeKalb
Michigan
J. C. Snow
Fisk Avenue
Hillsdale
Mich
Amelia Snow
Snow
Herrin Gunmen Stir Illinois Verdict on Law Order
United Press interview with Governor Len Small from Springfield on Herrin unrest in Williamson County. He questions state costs of keeping peace, cites Chicago police numbers, notes limited Williamson County manpower, and discusses use of National Guard and potential martial law as options. He warns against deploying troops indefinitely and contrasts broader state needs.
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United
Bloodyson County
Len Small
United Press Today
Herrin
Chicago
Williamson County
Ilinois
Mistake Reported in Play Program for Once In a Blue Moon
Members of the committee on program for the DeKalb theatre production Once In a Blue Moon found two errors in the program. One misstatement in the chorus guest list noted evening and afternoon gowns from the Reliable store worn by Mrs. Leifheit and Mrs. H. R., and the DeKalb Millinery store name was omitted in listing hats on models.
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Mittee
DeKalb Theatre
Ers
Leifheit
H. R
DeKalb Milnery
Snow Storm Strikes Western Pennsylvania
A snow storm swept southwestern Pennsylvania today with four inches on the ground at 8:00 am. Telegraph and telephone service were disrupted and interurban trolley traffic crippled, delaying travel across the region.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
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