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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1924
Page
1
Wirtz of Wirtz and Wirtz and Moe Brown of Malta collide at the Lincoln Highway and Normal Road in snow on an early today. Wirtz sustains facial cuts and head lacerations needing a surgeon's care. Mrs Brown is shaken but uninjured. both cars are wrecked.
Last rites were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Congregational church for Irving D. Fox who died Friday at St Marys hospital. Rev F M Webster officiated at 2 30 pm and interment followed at Fairview. Survived by widow Emily and sons Win C Fox and Charles M Fox with another son Oscar L Fox noted in Joliet.
A well known farmer on South Fourth Street was sideswiped by a passing motorist Saturday night. The other driver reportedly skidded and spun the farmer’s machine several times but no injuries were reported and damage was not great.
Four ambulance calls were recorded Sunday, the busiest day in weeks, with one urgent incident at the fire station and another at the police station before the patient was taken to hospital. A separate note advertises Oodyear's Xmas specials and a Christmas breakfast bake day.
Chicago reports six robberies within an hour raising the day’s loss to merchants over 150000 dollars. Two shoe stores were robbed of about 1000 dollars in footwear while a fur store lost 1000 dollars worth of furs. A jewelry store on the city outskirts was robbed of 10000 in gems and 1500 cash with owners bound and gagged and attackers fleeing by auto.
In Youngstown Ohio Mrs John Kane mourns a near execution postponement after her son awaiting death row was spared by a misnamed stay. A misprint by Chief Justice Marshall caused a last minute reprieve until January 14.
A two day old girl was found strangled along Illinois Central tracks three miles north of Albernette. Wrapping paper prints matched the baby's burial cloth and a handkerchief stuffed down the throat is a key clue. An inquest is under way as investigators seek the killer.
DeKalb resident B. Knodie completed a real estate transfer in the latter part of the week. He disposed of his Minnesota farm in the Red River valley and now owns the Girard Hammond farm in DeKalb county. Jerome Hammond is operating the Knodie property after the deal.
DeKalb reports milder conditions as temperatures stay around 10 degrees above zero at noon. A westerly wind that was brief and cold yesterday shifted to a milder breeze today with intermittent flurries and little reported suffering during the cold spell.
David Carter reappeared on North Third Street on Saturday for the first time in two weeks after a severe cold. He had been laid up as doctors treated his ailment and noted the rest room had been cold due to heavy usage during his absence.
Charles A. Adams a Cortland resident for over 40 years died at his home after a short illness. Born December 14, 1848 he was blind for many years and moved about Cortland with ease. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at the Cortland M. E. church with burial in Cortland cemetery. His nephew and niece from Oak Park were expected today.
Art Self highway superintendent for the district sent a man with cinders to the Lincoln Highway and Normal Road corner after an early day accident. The workman was blocked from dumping there and Self vows to identify who prevented the ash spreading and to continue road work within city limits.
Two British destroyers with 300 infantry were sent to Tangiers but have been recalled. Earlier Gibraltar dispatches warned rebels who rose against Spain might seize Tangiers. An Italian troop ship is due at Gibraltar today.
In St Louis on December 22 Frank H Kennedy parked his new Ford coupe near his home. Two young men approached and demanded the car saying they had nothing against him personally. They drove away in the Ford and police reported three robberies tied to the pair.
A vivid scene describes Gloster swept up in a bear hug and toppled with Bud Lane in a chaotic fall. The struggle ends with the victor declaring joy and calling the moment the best in ten years.
Mianis State Teachers association heads to Springfield Illinois for a three day 71st annual session December 29 30 and 31 Local plan to attend include C W Whitten J Stanley Brown Warren Hubbard Roberta Amrine From Sycamore Officers named Francis G Blair Springfield president and Warren Hubbard Sycamore vice president The program features meetings at the state house senate chamber board of education room and St Nicholas hotel with officer receptions and committee sessions noted
Over 1200 residents used DeKalb's rest room Sunday to Sunday night as reports note the facility's value to the town. A small bank inside the room collects donations for upkeep, with a $50 withdrawal today for repairs and supplies.
In Owosso Michigan doctors discovered a petrified unborn baby from 40 years prior during autopsy of Mrs D D Patterson. Physicians call the case highly unusual and historic in medical records. GOODYEAR'S BAKERY lists Parker house rolls and Tea Biscuit orders for Wednesday. DeKalb Theatre shows Robert Ellis in Lovers Lane tonight.
Mrs Greenaway remains a patient at City Hospital with ongoing observation and treatment at Glidden Hospital. A physician notes a several day stay would help her recovery after a prior period at home following initial care. Elks announce a regular meeting tonight including initiation.
DeKalb churchgoers filled both morning and evening services with Christmas programing. Congregational presents The Christ Child cantata by Hawley, while Lutherans honor The Holy Night and other carols. Latter Day Saints perform The Nativity cantata in four scenes as junior and senior members take part.
Father Thomas Hayden, chaplain at the federal prison in Atlanta, resigns effective December 31 after testifying before a grand jury that indicted former wardens Sartain and Fletcher for bribery. Hayden left on furlough. Fletcher denies knowledge of the resignation and denounces claims by E. E. Dedding of the Prisoner's Relief association as unfounded.
Kiwanis members met at noon in the Innovation grill room to handle routine business. The club will host the Illinois University Glee Club next Monday at the DeKalb theatre luncheon, with the performers likely to sing a couple of numbers during the meeting.
Dec 22 report states Mrs Henrietta Fleischmann widow of Charles Fleischmann yeast magnate died in Ohio. Form ler employees public institutions and her three children share in the million dollar estate.
Carlinville New Jersey December 22 Lestey Kahl known as Shipman's youthful slayer was hanged here today for the murder of his wife committed last month. He was tried and convicted in a two week period yielding a swift sentence.
Chippewa Falls Wisconsin December 22 a grand jury may be convened to determine blame for a bridge switch lock failure that caused a dining car to derail into the icy Chippewa River. Harold E Stafford district attorney says an independent probe tests whether improper installation a weak bolt or track conditions caused the disaster. Railroad crews removed the car from the river after it tumbled 60 feet into the water and ice.
Two women who lost money in a ticket scalping scandal announce intent to sue sanitary district trustee Frank J. Link. Attorney Samuel Dague is to take steps to recover profits. Mrs. Harry Ransome, who lost about $2,000, holds notes tendered by Link and later replaced by offers signed by Maydake Fuller Douglas for three others.
Telegraph service between DeKalb and Chicago is out due to broken wires from recent storms. Telegrams must route via Sycamore, causing delays. No repair timeline available. Sycamore line busy most of the day, reducing DeKalb message transmissions.
Saturday afternoon drew one of the year’s busiest crowds at the post office as residents mailed Christmas packages. Long lines formed at the stamp and parcel post window, extending into the lobby at times, with officials noting the day as the peak of the season.
Friends report Dr. F Le Blanc a former DeKalb physician now living in Elgin is ill at his home. He was taken ill Saturday and has kept to his bed for a few days as his condition is uncertain.
Secor's offers Mamma Polls dolls cut to 99c to clear stock ahead of Christmas. Dolls described as large, fully dressed with unbreakable heads include $2 to $3 price points now reduced. Avalon Ball Room hosts Westphal and his orchestra Tuesday night.
After a long night search, the body of Charles Gilbert, air mail pilot, was found northeast of Kaneville near the wrecked plane. State patrol reports indicate Gilbert attempted to bail out with a parachute which failed to open, leading to a fatal fall.
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