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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1923
Page
1
Disjointed OCR item details a deadly fire or accident and a series of family deaths and injuries. Mentions names such as Julian, Christine Falien, and Mrs Juttan, with references to a hospital and a missing property claim. The piece reads like a buried local note with multiple personal notices and scattered facts about bereavement and legal concerns.
Neary Challand dies at an advanced age in DeKalb County after a life of farm work and sericulture. Born in England in 1825 he moved to Canada then to the United States settling in Dekalb Street area. He leaves two sons and several grandchildren. funeral services will be held at Waterman tomorrow at his wife’s residence.
A garbled report mentions Annunzie seeking youth and tapes tied to a visit by a renowned professor. It references Turin and a celebrated figure, with unclear details about a precritical stage and a garden teetering situation.
An early morning car fire at the Corey building site in Kartville was detected by Charles Corey and quickly extinguished using a three gallon extinguisher. The Cadillac owned by A. M. Smith of Kartville suffered minimal damage, with no injuries reported. The incident prompted alarms but resulted in only minor effects. The fire was contained before extensive damage occurred.
A 1916 report outlines a North Pole expedition by a fleet of ships and airships led by Rear Admiral W. Moffatt. The plan aims to test air power, establish a polar base near Nome, and explore routes toward Alaska with the Shenandoah as a key vessel.
Police station shelves hold boxes of cigarettes for a few days as officers threaten a purge before New Year. The note warns against lingering tobacco while the department plans a fast, final cleanup.
Washington reports say Lieutenant O. Wood son of Major General Leonard Wood faced inquiry over speculative dealings in securities. The War Department stated no investigation into his personal affairs occurred while noting Weeks informed Wood that officers often face such speculation. Other sources indicate Weeks sanctioned the idea of officers speculating.
A Ford coupe was presented to Rev. F. P. A. Weichlein as a gift from church members. The Rev. supervised rebuilding of parish houses last summer in addition to his regular duties. His work earned praise from the community during evening services and a display of evergreen decorations and candlelight.
Christmas Day brought agreeable weather in DeKalb with a thin new layer of snow. Many residents visited neighboring towns by auto as highways saw substantial traffic during the holiday period.
Gilber Preukenberger former city treasurer pleaded guilty in county city court to embesling city funds. He received an indeterminate sentence in Chester penitentiary with a minimum term of 12 months before parole eligibility.
United Press reports the 1400 men bootlegging network in Washington is solved as the list remains intact. A government official says the complete roster will be produced at the proper time.
Incoming United Press reports list multiple fatal and injurious crashes on Christmas across Illinois and surrounding areas. At least six deaths include Madge Spencer and Margaret Payton in Danville and Dr. F R Butterfield in Chicago, with several others injured in grade crossing collisions involving trains and automobiles.
Two automobiles, a Ford sedan and a roadster, swiped sides yesterday at a First Street intersection. The westbound roadster with right of way caused the damage to the larger car, while the Ford sustained only minor fender and running board harm.
Donald Paul Kaiser infant son of Andrew Kaiser born at St Marys Hospital on a Saturday noon hour and a Sunday night 1130. The frail newborn received all medical aid but died. Remains interred at St Marys cemetery Monday afternoon. Parents and brother Byron receive many expressions of sympathy.
Reports from Washington indicate President Obregon intends to resign and depart Mexico City. Three carloads of his furniture head toward Nogales with his family expected to follow, while federal troops hold insurgents on multiple fronts amid Christmas celebrations.
Mrs. Emma Tazewell and her daughter Edna receive word that John Patterson, husband of Mrs. Tazewell’s sister, died Christmas Eve at his Rockford home. Patterson had lived in Genoa and was well known to DeKalb and Genoa families. A wife and three daughters mourn the loss. The Tazewell family plans to attend funeral rites when notified.
Japan has filed a formal protest to the United States over anti alien land laws in California and other western states. The Japanese envoy in Washington sent the communication to the State Department after recent Supreme Court rulings upholding the laws. Washington has not yet replied, but a response is anticipated.
Investigation into the exhuming and burning of Johm Snow murderer's body proceeds slowly as authorities report little progress. Snow killed his wife grandmother and aunt and then killed himself as the crime unfolded. He had previously slain a deputy sheriff's son.
The Yanigan Club gathered last Sunday at the Elks' club for its annual reunion with a dinner and a congenial time. About 12 members attended including Hal Billiz of Cheazo, Charles Housel of Chicazco, Percy Lattin of Ostero, Mich. Glen Rowan of Toledo, Ohio, Cicer O'Conner of Stert ing, and Clarence Mosher of Water Tan.
DeKalb reports a Salvation Army drive total of 1631.33 dollars led by a committee of Chamber of Commerce members and bankers. Donations from 31 people contributed 785.08 with further canvassing bringing in 946.33, surpassing the 109 dollar target. Brigadier W. G. Anderson of Chicago will receive the funds.
New York arm of crime lured former welterweight Kid Thomas to a death trap using a whimpering mongrel pup tied to a door knob. He moved toward the dog in a hall where a shot rang out, leaving him dead as the gang carried out the ruse.
A large alligator attacked Head Keeper John O'Brien at Prospect Park zoo Brooklyn. Assistant keeper William Ostrander leaped on the reptile’s back and forced its jaws open saving O'Brien. The incident occurred as photographers filmed the event.
Paris reports despair grows as the French airship Dixmude remains unlocated after days at sea off Tunis. Fuel and rations exhausted, crews searched by cavalry in Tunis and Algiers and by aircraft over the southern Tunis plains. Commandant LaFargue speculates the airship sheltered behind the Atlas mountains awaiting favorable winds to return to France.
Attendance at the Christmas dawn mass at St Marys Catholic church reached 810 people, the largest recorded. Many attendees were not members, drawn by the impressive services and the illuminated nativity scene featuring the crib with Christ child, Joseph, Mary, and shepherds.
In Moscow the foreign minister denies any aim to spread communist propaganda in the United States. He explains that a Steklof article was misunderstood and that the Soviet official organ piece was misinterpreted as proof of plotting. The rest of the item previews film and stage offerings with names and showtimes.
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