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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1923
Page
1
Bret Hees a well known partner in the Sycamore area was found dead in a large water tank on the farm yard. Coroner HH Wilkinson conducted an inquiry and ruled the death accidental. Hees was last seen by the tank before his body was recovered.
A local campaign seeks donations for patients at the sanitarium. Andrew Shipman and Mr H Towne of Mire oversee efforts to raise funds for Christmas relief. Community groups including the Men’s Mission and Drame club invite contributions to ensure all patients receive care and cheer during the season.
Bulletin reports a massive quake along the Ecuador Columbia frontier leaving three thousand dead and 23 000 homeless. Las Grandas lake near Tulcán swallowed, four towns wiped out as disaster details reach this desk.
The Weedcrat Council discussed buying a ceremonial totem tom which held cultural and historical interest. A carved tomtom referenced Marquette Joliet travel and a legendary beast, with plans to use the material to stage a dramatic play in the community.
Obregon declares rebels retreating after their defeat at San Marcos where many prisoners are taken. De la Huerta reports General Martinez surrendered with all his men defending San Marcos. Federals plan decisive western offensive as Estrada’s forces advance toward Irapuato and Obregon troops mass for retreat toward Mexico City.
Report describes two bicycles stolen from near the school grounds. Police seek clues and describe the bikes by color and features. Also noted is a Christmas Eve dance at C F hall hosted by Boosters with Davy's Orchestra and a Tom Mix film at the Princess.
Governor Staal campaigned in the southern region delivering a road building address to Masse crowd at the Ghee river point Sique. He has visited over fifty counties and praised paving highways as construction advances toward the extreme southern end of the route from Viarndalic to Cairo.
A jury convicted Zeidler, known as a top chef, of robbery at Trinity Bank in Ziewler. Sentencing by Judge Lamig Bermeutoy faces one to 14 years in prison. Zeidler previously held a Springfield kitchen post and was linked to assault charges. defense denies involvement as witnesses dispute claims. Christmas Eve events and Tom Mix film listings follow in local notices.
Sun Mei Yao, the bandit who directed the Lin Chang Pekin Shanghai robbery on May 6, was executed today after being captured with followers in the secular army. The Chinese cabinet resigned amid parliamentary turmoil over a debt to France from the Boxer rebellion as Sun Yat Sen appealed to the American people for support.
The Illinois Supreme Court reversed a circuit court ruling in favor of Willett, forcing him to pay 48 000 for an Ogle county 160 acre Malta farm after Cobb and Kelly sold to Willett in May 1920. The case centers on contract conditions and a price increase from 36 000 to 48 000 within five months.
The Swedish Benefit association held its annual meeting with officers elected for the coming year. Officers include President Sta idens Sam Peterson Vice President John Peterson Financial Secretary Carl Johnston Recording Secretary Arxel Ryden Cashier Victor Hijerstedt Trustee Carl Bloom Auditory Sam Ryden Olaf Johnson John Widen Sick committee head Fred Olson Prelate Lewis Jackson Marshall Alfred Carlson Guard Andrew Peterson.
The state college closes today for holidays with hundreds of students leaving for their homes as the Christmas vacation begins. The break runs until January second, when the college will reopen, and city grade schools also suspend until then. DeKalb schools enjoy a ten day Christmas vacation amid mild weather.
Washington reports say Foreign Minister Tchitcherin accused the United States of waging war illegally and demanded debt negotiations and recognition of Russian property. The note, viewed as bolstering the Hughes position, cites Bolshevik propaganda in the United States detailing factory fighting unit formation.
Dale Thornton gave an interesting talk before the student body on "The Relation of the Bank to the Student." He traced banking history and its development to today and described its influence on daily life. The talk was appreciated by students and faculty. Dance Xmas night at Odd Fellows hall. Davy Orchestra. 17.
Frank Balthis of the state teachers college spoke to the township high school biology club on landscape gardening. He urged uniform plantings to enhance home and school grounds and advised against placing trees to obscure a building’s framing.
B P O Elks organize a Christmas mission to aid 40 to 50 DeKalb families in need. William Leutbecker oversees the drive asking each member to donate one dollar. Also announced is the first basketball game of the season, Sterling versus Pekan, Thursday at 7 30 in the new high school gym.
United Press reports two hundred rebels killed near Villa Hermosa Tabasco as forces loyal to Obregon decisively defeat the insurgents at San Marcos. Fifty four prisoners from the De la Huerta front are pardoned by President Obregon and released.
Chicago December 20 United Press reports depositions began in a suit charging Governor Len Small with illegally withdrawing 2 million dollars from the state during his term. Testimony centered on canceled notes totaling 160 dollars allegedly paid with state funds, with witnesses including J Ogden Armour and L F Swift of the packing industry expected to testify.
Representatives of the Chicago sanitary commission met President Coolidge asking support to divert 10 000 cubic feet per minute from the river for sewage use up from the present 4 000. McKinley introduced them and they planned talks with congressmen to push legislation lifting government injunctions against the commission.
Motorists report lines painted on the corn Highway have faded over the last week or two. The white markings were helpful for parking but are now largely obliterated. Also, see Tom Mix and his horse Tony in A Mile a Minute Romeo.
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