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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1925
Page
1
Commerce Commission expected to approve change to automatic signals at DeKalb crossings with wig wag bells and gate removal. Seago and North Western have begun purchasing equipment, work likely to start spring, gates deemed obsolete for modern auto traffic.
DeKalb American Legion and Auxiliary members will entertain disabled war veterans at Elgin state hospital ward tonight. They depart 6:30 from city hall by chartered bus. volunteers hand out ettes and candy and prepare fruit baskets for the veterans as part of a Christmas party effort.
Members return to discussing the 525 million federal tax cut and the chamber saw a flood of oratory. Reps Rainey Mills Hull Mills led fiery exchanges while Republicans faced Democratic opposition and rebuttals amid pauses in the session.
A proposed Chicago ordinance would make it unlawful to sell milk considered unsafe due to tuberculosis. Public Health Committee to review with a report due at the next council meeting. Major Dever proposed the measure in a special city message.
Local adverts urge orders for Mary Mary sugar candies and Christcandies with home made appeal. Mentions John St address in Belalb and Christmas gifts at Les lie's noting higher sales than last year.
In teoneva Switzerland on December 10 the League of Nations council faced protest as Turkish delegates refused attendance to hear Ladener's report on the deportation of Mosul Christians. The document notes ongoing expulsions and daily arrivals at Troy while deported individuals suffer illness along the route under Turkish rule.
A state officer from the Arkansas State Department of Trade and Commerce arrived in DeKalb to test weights and measures used by local businesses. The official inspected gasoline pumps at oil filling stations while another state representative, J. M. Mellows, handles automobile license duties in the district.
Mrs. D. L. Silverman was struck by a youth who ran into her at the Linonin Highway First street intersection in front of the post office around 9:45 pm. Her wrist was broken and she sustained other injuries. The youth did not stop. Silverman, a longtime city resident, had recovered from a prior ankle injury and was just returning to activity before this latest accident.
A Chicago street car conductor, Matthew Hogan, was brought to the county jail and turned over to serve a 61 day sentence for violating Section 194 of the Criminal Code. This marks the second federal prisoner received this week from the Chicago courts.
Chicago police chief Morgan Collins orders traveling boats on the lite watch moved to peak crime shift to deter robberies during the Christmas shopping period. The directive advises officers to keep revolvers within easy reach for rapid response.
A night incident near Boeinctield, I. Tree area involved a duel between a pursuing officer and five freight car thieves. One man was reported wounded as the exchange ended with gunfire and a suspect being carried away by companions.
A bandit robbed Julius Schnuuler & Son gem cutting establishment in Minneapolis on December 1, escaping with Mintons valued at $2,000. The incident is part of a bustling shopping scene as East End stores advertise unusual dress and coat sales before Christmas. Santa Claus will visit Leslie's Saturday afternoons and evenings, offering gifts for children accompanied by parents.
DeKalb board of education launches a city night school at Ellwood school on Lewis and Eleventh streets. Classes run two evenings weekly from 6 to 8 30 pm, covering business arithmetic accounting penmanship and citizenship. Free program aims to help residents obtain citizenship papers sooner with seven instructors from the city school system.
DeKalb's Christmas lights in the business district last evening drew praise from shoppers. Illumination began at First Street along Lincoln Highway to Seventh Street and will stay on every evening through the holidays. Out of town visitors joined locals in admiring the display.
Five DeKalb chicken farmers traveled to the Coliseum in Chicago for a large annual poultry show. Attendees include M. L. Jarlson, Co M. Holmbeck, Lo M. Munger, Carl Tit tlejohn, and Chyale Lyon. A second show is planned for this winter in the city.
Two Ford coupes involved in a collision on Bourth Street and Lincoln Highway. One belonged to Charles Griswold of Malta the other to R B Brown of Cortland driven by an unnamed youth. Both escaped injury with minor damage and reached a quick settlement.
In Marion Ohio today engineer Abraham L. Biers of the Erie crack Chicago flyer was killed when a car side swiped the locomotive. Duras was from Huntington Indiana. Also notes a religious order meeting and a local sale ad for coats and dresses at East End Style Shop.
Chicago officials ask Governor Small to revoke the parole of Sir Perry Jr who is serving life for murder. Robbery charges linked to Perry and Chi jules are reinstated. A new welfare law purportedly allows reducing sentences, prompting outcry from Judge Gemmill and calls for elector action while Perry, son of a prominent figure, had served over three years.
Smith, Republican candidate for U S senator from Illinois, opened his campaign in Grayville and spoke at Crossville. He condemned timidity and praised convictions, citing Coolidge achievements and vowing to fight for the public interest. He traveled by automobile with supporters from Lawrenceville and Herrin.
Mayor Dever recommended to the city council that the fair be held as a possible centennial celebration of Chicago's incorporation as a village or a city. St. Paul's Bazaar at Parish Hall opens Saturday at 1 p m with fancy goods aprons crocheted rugs baked goods and a tea room.
The American Farm Bureau Federation faces a split over its agriculture relief plan aligned with President Covidge and the Republican administration. A radical faction backs a resolution to support a government expert corporation for surplus American grains to regulate domestic prices on the cost of living.
In Knox County Circuit Court Louis Ortel testified on direct examination in the John Looney murder trial of William Gabel. Ortel described Movements and actions after the crime, with the defense to challenge this portion. Expected later in the week are Helen Ladell, resort keeper and alleged Cox paramour, describing the night of Gabel’s murder.
Chicago and North Western railroad painters began painting the Fourth Street crossing gates in white and black. One painter claimed DeKalb has more gates at road crossings than Chicago, though this was disputed.
Announcement states a joint installation for the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary on Monday evening at Jurhoe hall. Officers of both organizations will be installed, with members urged to attend the business session. The Dekall Legion post held its election weeks ago, and the Auxiliary elected officers earlier this week.
Jamaica. Kingston reports a severe earthquake today causing alarm among residents. The brief notice mentions bakery offerings and a local toy and gift shop promoting holiday items.
Detroit delegates from 28 Protestant denominations debated world peace prospects and a contested prohibition report from the council's research department. Bishop Cannon condemned the report as flawed and harmful to temperance progress, while Bishop Nicholson urged continued enforcement and reform. Nolen R. Best offered a differing view, calling the document a useful mistake despite its flaws.
The Vatican voiced displeasure that a public letter from the United Committee for Prohibition Enforcement reached Washington before the pope, noting such appeals are confidential until the proper time. An acknowledgment of receipt is expected rather than a full reply.
The Chronicle corrects last evenings report on DeKalb Camp officers. Correct list includes Andrew Kaiser as officer, Ernest Soar as clerk, Robert Shipp as banker, Ben Stewart as escort, Henry Lawson as watchman, Glenn Anderson as sentry, J Ed Anderson as trustee, Prae Grodeland as physicians, with Dr J S Rankin and Dr C D Carter named.
Merchants meet at the Innovation grill room and vote to open stores Monday night of next week and continue open every evening until Christmas except Sundays. A lighting committee report says a meeting with the city street lighting committee is set for Friday night this week.
Washington Dec 10 Senator Shipstead Minnesota farmer labor member today introduced a grain export corporation bill described as the most elaborate relief for farmers yet proposed. A notice invites Daughters of America to a Friday 7:30 meeting at KC Hall with temporary officers to be elected. Leslie's Toy and Gift ads urge Christmas purchases.
Washington officials said the treasury department will seek a new armed fleet to reinforce the dry navy against liquor smugglers. The coast guard asked Congress for ten more sea going cutters and funds for six scouting airplanes. The navy department may transfer mine sweepers and old destroyers to aid the dry fleet to protect life and property and bolster federal enforcement.
This Sunday evening January 24 the eight reel Luther film Mar tin Luther His Life and Times will play in DeKalb high school auditorium by special arrangement with Lutheran Film Division Inc. The film, a New York triumph, is touring the country in January with Illinois first on the schedule. The showing is under Twin City Lutheran Men's club auspices with Rev. Frenk arranging the single DeKalb screening for church stereopticon work.
President Coolidge announced in Washington that U S aircraft development remains advanced and endorsed the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics eleventh annual report. He urged continued scientific research and creation of a Bureau of Air Navigation in the Commerce Department to counter any impression of lag in air craft technology for military use.
The Boy Scouts of this city are praised for selling Red Cross Tuberculosis Christmas seals. Since Tuesday they have sold at the post office and other city locations, starting at seven each morning and again after school until the lobby closes. The scouts are described as faithful and the motive praised for supporting health work.
Elks' home fund subscribers are called to a Friday meeting at the Elk club rooms to discuss pending matters. The De Kalb lodge aims to finish outstanding subscriptions with a committee report due. The meeting was postponed from Monday to gather a larger attendance and finalize home fund payments.
More than 50 farmers pressed the Kane County Board of Supervisors at Geneva to rescind its 28 to 4 vote on Tuesday to end funding for a county veterinary. They warned loss of tested herds and federal aid would damage markets, retesting access, and the county’s agricultural standing.
Three distinct shocks lasted 13 minutes with tremors recorded from 8:20 a.m. to 9:23 a.m. at St Louis University. Attendants placed the epicenter about 1,700 miles away, likely in Central America, with clear impressions on the seismograph. Also notes stray local ads and events for Leslie's toy display and Night Hawk Orchestra at I O O F Hall.
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