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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1926
Page
1
A state department memo to Illinois county boards argues against a gasoline tax. It outlines road bond plans and financing, noting prior voter approval and the use of license fees to fund a 60 million bond issue system. The letter urges fairness to motorists as taxes are debated.
Oil multimillionaire E. L. Doheny, a co defendant in the oil conspiracy trial, was operated on last night and confined to bed today by doctors order. His left arm bears a deep seated carbuncle and he has a high fever. Dr Charles S White performed the operation with assistance from Dr William Gerry Morgan. Hogan sought permission to proceed with the defense in Doheny absence.
Rudolph Anderson, a world war veteran serving with the Marines, has been confined to his home for several weeks with inflammatory rheumatism. Today reports from the home say his condition is somewhat improved and friends hope for a speedy recovery, though he will likely be unable to resume work soon.
Roy Judd, a DeKalb post office clerk, has been confined to his home for a week with tonsillitis. Reports say he is recovering and expected to return soon. Special raisin bread features on Wednesday at Goodyear's Bakery on the 2nd floor, Maione Co. offers a wonderful assort ment.
Frank T. Moran editor of Belvidere was denied a seat in the U S House to fill the late Charles E Fuller’s vacancy. Moran traveled to Washington after about 200 supporters wrote in his name on the November ballot. John T Buckbee of Rockford will assume the seat on March 3, 1927.
Dec 7 report from Marion Illinois notes Mrs Charles Woolard dropped efforts to indict former Sheriff George Galligan for her husband’s 1924 Herrin garage killings. Galligan, arrested minutes after leaving office, posted bond and refused retaliation, while State's Attorney Boswell deemed the case insufficient for indictment. Coleman, now sheriff, led Galligan to custody.
Erdman Olson an 18-year-old college student is formally accused by a coroner's jury of murdering his sweetheart Clara Olson near Erdman's father's Wisconsin farm. The verdict cites a killed with a brutal blow and a incriminating unsigned letter, urging elopement and secrecy. The case drew on testimonies from 15 witnesses and the couple's names were not related despite sharing Olson as a surname.
Rochelle police investigated a report of a Ford coupe stolen from the streets during the early evening. A description was issued to nearby cities to identify the vehicle. DeKalb police had not located the car by noon today. Santa Claus himself will be Leslie's all day Saturday.
Thick ice coated Chicago and surrounding Midwest after drizzling rain froze on impact. Traffic crashes rose as elevated rails barely moved. three killed under trains amidst fog. Weather forecasters expect little relief with ongoing sleet snow and rain. a regional storm covers from Mississippi to Rockies and Dakotas to Missouri line. cold could paralyze wire communications in Iowa and Nebraska.
Funeral services were held at two o'clock this afternoon for Muriel Tolf infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Tolf. Sudden death occurred Sunday morning at the Tolf home. Rev F W Field of the First Baptist church conducted the rites with burial in Fairview cemetery.
Winds bring rain or snow as a weather front moves through tonight and Wednesday. Affected areas include most regions with a lighter chance in the extreme south. Temperatures dip slightly in the extreme southern zone on Wednesday.
C J Hardin of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce spoke at today's Chamber of Commerce meeting. He will conduct an industrial survey in DeKalb to secure cooperation from local merchants and manufacturers.
Postmaster Thomas Olsen urges DeKalb city merchants and residents to mail Christmas items early to ease postal congestion. Early mailing helps avoid damage and delays as the rush grows, with guidance on deadlines for long distance mail by December 15 and Christmas cards to be sent from December 22 to 24. The postal office will have a single morning delivery on Christmas Day and close at noon.
Announcement that Chapter No. 52 Royal Arch Masons will hold a stated meeting Friday night to elect officers. Other business will be discussed and a large turnout is desired.
The Home Economics Club of the High School backs Seventeen for Friday evening with proceeds to buy equipment for the Home Economics Department. Tickets available at Powells.
In Lincoln Illinois a large search of about two hundred armed officers and citizens continued for Walter Anderson a farmer and ex restaurant owner after the fatal shootings last night of his wife Helen Heiners 18 and his mother in law Mrs Campbell 71. Anderson fired a shotgun at his wife during a struggle and Miss Meiners maybe was shot as she looked from a window. the gunfire wounded Mrs Anderson and Mrs Campbell in a family feud.
New Orleans reports that Prohibition officials B. Mathews and Coast Guardsman Handley, missing since the French rum schooner Arsene J. broke arrest off the Louisiana coast, are safe in Puerto Mexico. The Arsene J. and crew arrived there, and the schooner is in customs custody. a transmission error may have muddled some phrases.
Federal Judge Adam Cliffe ruled that Chicago cabarets and night clubs allowing patrons to bring their own liquor may be padlocked for a year. The decision targets venues serving set ups and cracked ice to holders of carry in flasks, labeling them public nuisances under prohibition law. Names linked to the case include Town Club Friars Inn and Moulin Rouge. owners plan appeals hoping to reopen by Christmas holidays.
DeKalp city council members meet at city hall for December session. No big business expected, but formal discussion on next year’s improvement plans and the operation of the new well. Session not anticipated to run long.
Senator William B. McKinley of Clit nois is near death, practically pulseless and forecast to die soon. Attending physician Dr. R H Egbert told United Press he has cancer and has scarcely regained consciousness for a month, though life may linger through the day or longer due to stubborn vitality.
In Melrose Park Illinois on December 7 a riot by about 100 Mexican workmen escalated into a gun battle. A policeman J L Stahl and an unidentified Mexican were killed. Two officers and another Mexican were wounded. Rioters’ bodies not found. sixty four Mexicans were arrested as Chicago detectives joined local officers to quell the clash.
The upbound fleet of about 30 steamers trapped in the St Marys River has broken ice and is moving today. A line of 70 ships remains held. Tugs Iowa and Sabin, led by Captains Fred Bailey and Alton Cornwall, freed several steamers including the D. S. Troxell and George F. Rand before midnight, and the rest began moving toward the Soo as cheers echoed along Neebish cut.
Kiwanis of the city chose M. L. Whittaker from the State Teachers College social science department as president for 1927 after a high attendance election at the Innovation grill room. Other officers named include Vice President Burton L. Wirtz, Treasurer Perrie Still, and directors B. E. Embree W. C. Goodyear E. G. Clark George Hyde B. C. Knodle R. F. McCormick and M. F. Malone.
Senate and House meet in joint session to hear President Coolidge. Debates Walsh resolution for Gould bribery inquiry and the first introduction of new bills. Steering committee to form program. House hears Coolidge message. Irrigation committee discusses Colorado River project. Appropriation committee finalizes treasury and post office bill.
The Senate privileges and elections committee will investigate Arthur R. Gould of Maine on bribery accusations linked to a $100,000 donation to J. K. Fleming's Canadian premiership campaign. The Walsh resolution, approved to open the inquiry, targets Gould and potentially Ware, Smith, and Watson as next actions focus on Pennsylvania and Indiana ballots.
At a Monday night meeting in DeKalb, Major H B Goodison was the installing officer as Arthur Havenhill became post commander for the year. Wilbur Feehan is vice commander Roy Judd is adjutant Phil Lundberg is finance officer James Hakkins and Leroy Wing serve as trustees. Past Commander P T Wright received a past commander’s jewel. Following the ceremony attendees joined Wright for luncheon at the Bell restaurant.
Gen Umberto Nobile, famed dirigible designer, left Chicago’s Blackstone Hotel after it refused to accommodate his fox terrier Titano. Nobile, who guided the flight over the North Pole last June, moved to another inn.
President Coolidge in a nationwide address cautioned Congress against farm relief that would let the government enter production or price fixing. He opposed permanent tax cuts now but favored a tax refund next year, urged more cooperatives and inland waterways, and pressed for economy, river transport, river links, and a unified American merchant fleet under a single head.
Ice and rain turned streets into hazards with slippery sidewalks and delayed commutes. Delivery and mail crews faced prolonged travel while sand was spread to reduce risk. No serious injuries reported by noon as authorities urged help for the Ford roadster crash at Fisk and DeKalb, license number sought.
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