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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1928
Page
1
Voters in DeKalb head to the polls tomorrow to decide on a bond issue to fund a city waste disposal plant or leave creation to the state via special assessment. Officials emphasize one disposal plant and two pumping stations with bond plan and warn of potential duplication if the state acts.
Neighbors Paul M. Farr and the Hundleys, prominent Carbondale residents, were linked to a murder case as Vic Hundley was taken into custody after hours of questioning. The case involves a manhunt for the unknown killer, with Farr recalling the Hundley mansion described as a showplace filled with rare art and antiques.
Funeral services for Bert Shetter, a DeKalb merchant, were held Sunday afternoon from his Augusta Avenue home. The ceremony, led by Rev. J. C. Spencer, drew representatives from all walks of DeKalb society, with numerous floral tributes. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery on North First Street.
In Marion Illinois three Birger gang members go on trial for the 1927 double murder of State Highway Patrolman Lory Price and his wife Ethel. Leslie Simpson pleads guilty but fights to stay with his plea. The case opens amid legal maneuvering and anticipated delays as new state's attorney Roy Browning organizes aid.
Paraguay's Foreign Minister Zubizarreta informs Kellogg that Paraguay accepts Pan American arbitration to mediate the clash with Bolivia. He notes Bolivia invaded Paraguayan territory and bombs positions, while Argentina had offered mediation. Bolivia signals readiness to accept mediation and peaceful settlement, aided by Argentine mediation.
Barney Rosenhagen 62 village marshal of Lake Bluff died of heart disease at his home. He had recently stepped down after the investigation into Elfrieda Knaak a former Waukegan teacher and book salesman dying from burns in the station furnace worsened his health.
Word comes of the death of George Nichols, longtime Sycamore resident, who died at Wayonka Oklahoma at age 55 on December 14 at 9:00 p.m. He had recently made his home there and left behind many friends in the area. He was brother in law to Mrs. Alfred Dresser of De Kalb. Walter White of Herbert is noted as another brother in law who traveled to attend the funeral.
Jackson county authorities pursue the case of J Charles Hundley and Luella Hundley murdered at Carbondale Ill Victor A Hundley their 39 year old son is jailed in Murphysboro charged with the killings The inquest resumes after a delay and Hundley may be arraigned Saturday New details include a blood stained coat found at the son's home a will cutting off the son from his estate and a missing .45 caliber pistol loaned by the slain man Investigators plan further questioning of Victor and searches of the farm seven miles from Carbondale
DeKalb residents praise the Community Chest drive though contributions continue. The Homemaker's club added 25 dollars, lifting the total to 13 890 dollars. Abundant gifts fund the furred committee ahead of year end. further donations are welcomed at the Chamber of Commerce rooms at Fourth and Lincoln Highway.
John Striglas, uncle of William and Gus Striglos, recovered from a Chicago hospital operation and is now home. He has begun making occasional trips to the business section and his steady improvement has pleased his many friends.
Cloudy and colder tonight likely bringing snow except in extreme northwest. Tuesday mostly fair with some north region cloudiness. Slightly colder southeast portion.
Buckingham Palace bulletin reports King George had a fair night with natural sleep toward morning and a continued slight improvement. Meeting of the council of estate and consultations with Prince of Wales and surgeons occurred as ray therapy may be used again. A medical expert notes the sleep suggests overcoming weakness and fever, though sleep was previously artificial.
A well dressed man was found dead in a street railway right of way in East St. Louis near here last night. St. Clair county authorities say the condition indicates foul play. The man’s identity had not been determined.
Springfield, Ti. December 17 Rumors sweep labor circles that John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers may be offered the post of secretary of labor in President elect Herbert Hoover's cabinet. Support comes from state leaders and major national unions while Lewis is noted for his long union leadership and recent re election as UMW president without opposition. He previously served AF of L legislative work and declined a 1916 state labor post. later served on a Harding era commission on veteran affairs.
In Springfield Indiana formal decrees in two gas line tax refund cases are being prepared for signature to allow appeals to the February term of the state supreme court. The decrees will decide refunds on January 1928 collections and legitimacy of refunds for late 1927 as the state and oil companies prepare appeals.
influenza is rising in the state but remains generally mild with little risk of pneumonia. Dr. Isaac D. Rawlings, head of public health, said there is no public alarm. Illinois saw most spread last Friday and Saturday. the week ending December had 7 cases, while the week ending December 15 reported over 1,000 cases, about 65 percent from Chicago.
Mrs. Henry C. Olds of DeKalb died Sunday at Glidden Memorial hospital after a long illness. Nettie Scott Platt Olds, born 1861, lived in Shabbona Grove and DeKalb, survived by her husband Henry C. Olds and three children. Gail Beaupre Hamilton, DeKalb musician and Q R S employee, died of pneumonia at Glidden Memorial hospital. He traveled with orchestras, worked for the company, and was born July 18 1886 in DeKalb. Funeral services for Mrs. Olds Tuesday at Congregational church, burial in Fairview cemetery. Burial for Hamilton Wednesday at Oakwood with Rev. Spencer presiding. He was active in local Eagles.
Attorney General Oscar Carlstrom rules counties may withhold one percent as a collection fee from refunds for state road construction and may also charge one percent for payout. The forest fund handling remains to align with other public funds.
F. Lindgren of Aurora was arrested in DeKalb on Saturday night by Chief Horace Youngs and jailed until sober. He was assessed the usual fine and costs and released this morning.
In Kitty Hawk North Carolina on December 17 the aviation pilgrimage honored Wilbur and Orville Wright at Kill Devil Hill where the first heavier than air flight occurred 25 years earlier. Orville addressed dignitaries as a granite monument was unveiled and the celebration included foreign delegates and Captain Bill Tate. The crowd recalled early skepticism and celebrated the pioneers with music and a barbecue after a riverboat trip from Washington.
Mrs Frances Yonkowski pleaded guilty in county court to selling and possessing intoxicating liquor after a sheriff raid on her Eleventh street home Saturday night. She paid a $300 fine plus costs. deputies seized moonshine wine and beer. The raid was swift and uneventful with one customer fleeing before service. Her case follows prior county court appearances as payments and release arrangements proceed.
Dec 17 Advices say rebellions have broken out again in Afghanistan with fighting at two major centers. Details are scarce as reports arrive from Calcutta.
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