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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1929
Page
1
Washington reports that the Senate voted 60 to 15 to keep the administration tax bill before the chamber. The administration seeks a 160 million tax cut with prospects of early passage, as debate suggested opposition would not block the measure.
Washington December 13 Senator Grundy Republican Pennsylvani a cast his first vote in the Senate for setting aside the tariff bill and backing the administration's 160 million dollar tax reduction. Smoot opened debate on the tax measure arguing it benefits industry and individuals with lower rates. the plan lowers normal rates and reduces corporate tax from 12 to 11 percent. More than 2,000,000 individuals will be affected.
In Szolnok the first four of 42 defendants faced a court on charges of murdering husbands and relatives to seize farm land. Prosecution cites over 100 murders in Theisswinkle area since the war, with defense blaming drunkenness and overpopulation in the isolated village.
Two condemned men, George Costello and Antone Negra, await execution by hanging at San Quentin today. It would be the prison's first double execution. Costello killed an Oakland bank teller during a robbery, while Negra murdered his partner and brother in law in a feud over a wife.
A DeKalb manufacturer and 29 local professionals organize The Goodfellows to host a Christmas party for underprivileged children. Thirty members fund and run the effort providing toys fruits candy apples and popcorn. Names of the organizers remain undisclosed amid civic enthusiasm and praise.
Fourteen physicians and surgeons met at St Marys hospital to organize a permanent medical staff. Dr J S Rankin was chosen chief of staff with Dr P I Hopkins as vice chief and Dr Clifford E Smith as secretary. Multiple charter members from DeKalb and Sycamore joined, aiming to place the hospital on the American College of Surgeons approved list, following Glidden hospital's example.
Chicago December 13 A University of Chicago professor Dr Isidore S Falk 30 announces isolation of the influenza germ after six years of work. He hopes for a vaccine as a cure while colleagues note the 1918 epidemic killed about twenty million. Monkeys aided in testing as the team labored long hours in Ricketts Laboratory.
Seven lawyers led by James A. Reed and Fred Robertson were ordered by Wyandotte county judge to appear and show cause why they should not be punished for contempt. The action stems from interference with orders in the Federal Reserve insurance fraud case involving a $10,000,000 claim tied to the Fire Insurance Company of Chicago and a restraining order against receivers in the Federal Reserve Company.
About 800 women gathered in New York to debate skirt fashion amid a campaign against extreme styles. The discussion favored a middle ground, with long lines praised by Gertrude Lawrence and Rita Weiman urging honesty and femininity over revealment.
Taylorville Illinois December 13. Pickets seeking to spread the outlaw strike of the National Miners Union in the central Illinois coal fields were routed when 100 men with 200 sympathizers attempted to invade Nokomis. Sheriff deputies arrested 40 on disorderly conduct warrants as the strike appears to recede with fewer than 1,000 on strike and 500 quitting at two Pana mines.
In Lincoln Nebraska on Friday the 13th, thirteen men crowded the city jail bullpen. One inmate roused guards with loud, superstitious claims that more inmates were needed. Officers feared violence as the man pressed for additional companions.
Washington December 13 The agriculture department appropriation bill totals 153 255 460 for the 1931 fiscal year an increase of 8 572 906 over 1930. Major adds include 2 000 000 for Mt Vernon Memorial highway 500 000 for other road building and 6 073 906 for regular activities. Weather service gains fund air reporting expansions and service in Hawaii. Total including permanent appropriations reaches 164 879 986 with higher funded programs for pest control and food and drug enforcement.
Harold Anderson reported to the police last night that a wheel and a tire were stolen or lost from his Ford car. The spare wheel and tire were first noticed missing when he parked the car on West Locust Street last night.
Much talent is displayed as Anne Teele College presents Moliere’s The Imaginary Invalid. Prof C L Lyon stars as the eccentric old gentleman and Ruth Bullis excels as Toinette the French maid, drawing praise for a convincing, entertaining performance that boosts local enthusiasm for college drama.
Funeral services for B. L. Hoyt a prominent DeKalb farmer will be held Saturday afternoon at the Hoyt home northwest of DeKalb at 2:00 o clock. Rev G A Rowles of the Congregational church will conduct the rites with burial in Fair view cemetery. Hoyt died Wednesday evening in Hammond Indiana where he had wintered with his daughter Mrs J H Wright. Remains arrived in DeKalb yesterday after a period of declining health.
Residents of La Fox in Kane County near Elburn report farm relief as oil leases are signed for thousands of acres with plans for drilling within eighteen months. Frank Osterburg of Winfield fronts the effort with Dr. I A Higley of Wheatland serving as geologist. Local surveys and transient parties have heightened curiosity as talks of oil riches spread despite no oil found yet.
Mrs. Ethel Bliss of Oak Park daughter of John and Mary Taylor witnessed a robbery on the elevated platform as a drunken man fell and another man looted the intoxicated thief then took Mrs. Bliss's ten dollars and a quarter before fleeing. The incident occurred as she rode to Chicago to meet her husband.
Springfield, Illinois December 18. Two of six suits over the 192% three cent gasoline tax law remain active after a compromise narrows the fight. McHenry Oil and Lynn Quality Oil refuse withdrawal while four companies drop appeals. State aims to spend tax proceeds on 4000 miles of roads. about 12 million expected this year with potential 7.5 million more if supreme court upholds decisions.
Police report Russell Carpenter, a farmer, attacked on a south edge of Rockford while driving a cattle truck. He entered headquarters with a head wound, saying a blond hatless youth struck him with a club and fled in dense fog. Sheriff units hunt the assailant as investigators pursue leads connected to a murder case involving Cordelia Gummersheimer.
Reports from Bhanghi say Chiang Kai Shek’s government crushed rebel Ironside and Kwangs insurgents in Honan and Shantung sectors. Estimates claim about 7,000 rebels killed or wounded and 5,000 Kwangs slain as Nationalist troops closed the southern campaign and pursued remnants near Canton.
Mostly cloudy tonight and Saturday with rain expected to transition to snow flurries in north and central Illinois. Much colder air moves in tonight, bringing a sharp temperature drop.
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