27 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1930
Page
1
The meeting notes detail nominations and elections for the committee. Ray Heweerees and other officers are named along with plans for future oversight. James Brown and Motherd are mentioned in the director slate.
Seaman recounts capsizing off the Gulf during a storm. Captain Myler led rescuers as the W. 3. Come schooner sank amid towering waves. Crew saved after nineteen hours adrift, salvaging scant provisions and personal belongings before the Cities Service Denver sighted the yawl.
The Hoist Memorial Library will be completed in about one month says general contractors Skeglund and Webbers. Interior work is being removed and redecorated, the Mbcary building is not yet ready, and limited opening is expected after moving volumes from the present quarters to the new building. officials expect a full opening after mid February with an announcement soon.
Officials reveal a large fraud involving forged stock certificates tied to Fex firm and others. About $8,000 in fake certificates surfaced at the Care Sreck exchange, with arrests and investigations expanding to Chicago and New York. Investigators warn the counterfeit activity may span the nation and involve multiple film stocks.
Paris reports Marshal Joseph Joffre, hero of World War I, is in serious condition today after an operation for arteritis eight days ago. Doctors say the strike is due to gangrene and amputation was performed. Madame Joffre remains at his bedside as five physicians attend him at Saint Jean de Dieu hospital.
Similar explosions to recent blasts at the Merchandise Mart and the Furniture Mart rattled Chicago neighborhoods. One blast tore the rear of a restaurant, another shook an apron factory wall, smashing windows and shaking ceilings. Residents were injured and frightened, with several victims named among those hurt. Authorities noted no labor troubles tied to the incidents and pursued clues suggesting the same bombers may be responsible.
Fire company battled blazes in the early evening with calls from South Fifth Street Baish house where two small roof fires caused by a short circuit brought rapid response. The storm period tonight sparked further incidents detailed throughout the issue.
A young boy is recovering from a broken left arm between the wrist and elbow. He sustained the injury while practicing hand exercises at home but is doing well despite the pain and slow progress.
Herbert men allege threats to identify Joseph Shestokes, jailed in Winnebago County, as the lone robber who shot Wilkinson. Shestokes, linked to multiple Rockford hold-ups, confessed to participation. partner Victor Zambrowski also under arrest. A revolver matching the shooter’s weapon was found on Shestokes and sent to Chicago for lab analysis. guard protection promised for Hatch and Cutler.
Rangoon reports about 1,000 rebel natives held an almost impenetrable jungle area near Tharrawaddy as British troops pressed to dislodge them. Casualties reached around 200 after several days of fighting while reinforcements moved in and a concentrated drive was expected to begin Sunday or Monday.
The inquest into the death of Victor Johnson of Cortland, who shot himself Christmas eve during a quarrel with his wife, was continued by Coroner Dr. R. P. Culver until Monday afternoon at 4:09 o'clock. Funeral services were held this afternoon from the Nelson & Fonan chapel, burial in Cortland cemetery. Johnson was employed by Brown & Frey as a truck driver and Cortland plant closed for the funeral.
District Attorney Baron RO Fitts faced questions about his role in the reform effort within the county. The remarks touched on corruption cleanups and the push to rid the area of influence by unscrupulous actors.
Chicago report recounts George B Warner a quiet young man wearing a $40 suit and overcoat glimpsing a shiny red car at city hall He sips from three bottles of gin and attempts to drive the vehicle at varying speeds as police pursue He evades capture briefly before being stopped at a friend's house after the chase
Norris argued the electoral college has outlived its purpose as a costly institution. He claimed a third party movement faces insurmountable practical difficulties under current arrangements. The speech emphasized the need for reform to reflect Republican voters' attitudes and to avoid prolonged political struggle.
An obituary notes the death of a former Maine legislator, aged 82, previously a longtime office holder. The late official, associated with regional government, passed away in Eariville, La Sele, IR. Derti-21S-Jasce Farrar.
A disorderly scene unfolded as a vehicle carried a person to Evanston hospital yesterday. Police diverted at the gates and transported the party to the station, with drivers noting a chaotic and distracted journey.
John Carson age 25 sought by police since last Wednesday after two Lake Geneva girls accused him and Marvin Warner of detaining them. He spent last night in jail and was taken to Oregon, Ogle County for a hearing on a charge from his former wife. Bond set at 1900 dollars for failure to support his child. he will be returned to the city.
United Press reports President Hoover ordered the dismissal of Solicitor Charles A Russell and W V King former power commissioners ousted last Monday. Chairman George O Smith said the step aligns with the president views and that the opposition would fight it on the floor. The commission has faced moves to reconsider confirmations as foes push to remove Remell and Hine from the body.
A DeKalb area fire last night destroyed the corn crib cow barn and hay shed with the machine shed damaged. The Worden family woke to flames around 12 35 am. The cause remains unknown and insurance coverage is unclear.
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