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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1927
Page
1
A grand jury yesterday voted indictments against a former Aurora bank president in a trust embezzlement scheme likely lasting years. The suspect, described as a tall auditor, faces multiple charges with potential life imprisonment if convicted on the most serious counts. The case involves a wide shortage uncovered during the bank’s auditing period and actions tied to the Broadway Trust era.
In Denver on December 1 190? warnings circulated to miners about resumed operations. The cross marked notices bore a signature reading office 1 w w. Operators expected little trouble as Trinidad resume Keating activity faced by mine crews, with warnings stating it would be “just too bad” if ignored.
A fragmented newspaper notice speaks of Christmas health guidance and wellbeing. The readable lines mention a voice delivering care and good health advice around the holiday season, urging readers to seek wellness.
Report from Charles School indicates two inmates escaped yesterday. Information suggests additional youths pressed into service as accomplices and fled from the institution. Officials are investigating and placing guards on facilities.
Fragmentary OCR shows a bread price note with a Saturday listing and a loaf description. Readable details include a single price cue and product type but lack full context or quantities.
Police report an automatic bell system at Clark Orchestrial Bus Factory began ringing early morning after 30 dollars and continued for several hours. Night officers inspected the area and found nothing wrong, the bell then ceased its noise.
Des Moines resident Co A Curtis reported a late hour collision at a westbound intersection. His car was side swiped by two trucks, injuring a man and a woman who were with him. They were taken to ReKalb by passersby for treatment. Curtis provided details to officials and described the other vehicle as responsible.
Washington December 1 Senator Copeland Democrat New York says Gov Al Smith will not seek a 1928 presidential nomination nor push abrogation of the two thirds rule He expects a majority at the convention and notes delegates may favor the rule while some plans discuss other Democratic figures to back Smith.
The 1,000 American players in Chicago compete in a national open bridge tournament. Three days culminate in a two and a half hour final round Saturday night. Bidding remains disciplined with no wagering on double dives or risky takes. Women players and non-brides participate. prize pool tops $15,000.
Aces Contest outlines a cu layout with a table and a division by sexes in the league. Teams and players are listed, including noted stars proposed for entry. Weather conditions and scheduling notes are mentioned for the event.
The middle west faced the coldest weather of the season with subzero readings across many areas and forecasts of further declines. Strong northwest winds from Alaska and Canada sent temperatures plummeting, with some spots falling over 40 degrees. Snow, rising waters, and disrupted communications and rail traffic worsened hardship as attics thawed and parts of the state faced isolation. Brown County saw the worst flood since 1913. snow fell in multiple states, and one railroad worker died. Edmonton and Chicago reported extreme lows, while daytime highs elsewhere varied.
The Federal Radio Commission blanket order for power wavelength or time changes affecting 146 stations took effect at 6 am today. The measure aims to clear channels improve reception and eliminate interference between nearby stations.
Portage Wis Dec 1 a thread clue is aiding investigators in the assault and murder of high school girl Helen Leng on Nov 13. John T Sullivan former Milwaukee detective captain says a black and green thread found on the suspect coat is a key lead. He pins the clue on a man wearing a green and black Mackinaw coat who may own the thread.
Roy Harmon of the Ray Terrill gang escaped Floyd County jail by sawing bars and fleeing in a stolen car last night. He had been sentenced to 10 years in the state prison for attempted robbery and was to be moved to Fort Madison today. Officers, aided by vigilantes and sheriffs across Floyd and adjoining counties, pursued with no clues on the fugitive’s direction. Sheriff P A Saddler cannot explain how Harmon obtained the saw.
A nine o'clock call to the station summoned officers to the rear of Steve Rukavina's store at Tenth and Oak. Two men were said to be staging a bare knuckle fight without a ring or mat. The fight appeared to have stopped before officers arrived to arrest anyone.
Merchants along the street coordinated with the Chamber of Commerce to unveil decorated display windows tomorrow at 7 30 PM. Crews covered windows tonight and will reveal interiors and street lighting to mark the Christmas gift season with evergreen trees and electric lights.
Bruce E Griggs profiles H B Fargo a leading Geneva developer and banker in his eighty fourth year. He built or remodeled about 21 store buildings twenty six owned, a modern theater, and led Geneva First National Bank as president for twelve years. He helped organize three industrial plants and subdivided nearly 400 acres for estate properties near Chicago. In Sycamore he erected a new fireproof hotel a theater and a 125 car garage.
Roosevelt told Princeton students and faculty that American life suffers from four evils due to inaction. He cited neglect of farmers, political corruption, prohibition violations, and mismanaged armed forces. He praised Lindbergh as a sign of renewed spiritual aspiration and urged enforcement or modification of the 18th amendment to curb bootlegging.
New York December 1 4 UP The hand of Henry Ford appears on Wall Street as the publication of the price list for the forthcoming Ford model unsettles the market. General Motors, Ford’s main rival, opens at 180 1 4 but falls to 128 1 2 in the first hour, then recovers slightly.
A Chicago maid is missing with a coat containing jewels valued at about $9,000, the coat itself worth $1,000. Police are notified as investigators pursue clues in the December incident.
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce completes a city survey to update the post office tally. Officials estimate about 2500 families within and beyond the city limits will be counted, with field workers visiting homes to collect addresses and finalize the report.
Beach confessed complicity in the murder of Dr William Lilliendahl during the trial at May's Landing. Samuel Bark, Baltimore lawyer, testified Beach said he had a racket with the old man and had to shoot him.
At Geneva the League of Nations Security Commission debated reviving the Geneva protocol aimed at an international police force to curb aggression. British opposition, led by Lord Cushenden, rejected automatic intervention while Benes and Boncour urged maximum collective security and disarmament limits. Russia pressed for immediate disarmament, presenting a vast material cost estimate and criticizing liberal pacifist roles.
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