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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1922
Page
1
Old Dixon Walters directory fragment lists De Kalb Cumore era figures with names such as Knights Loomis Brice and Knight. The roster refers to greeters, speakers, and a social event at a garage and likely notes attendees and vendors. The piece preserves a faded roster of local merchants and notable attendees from a bygone era.
In Washington DC a grand jury returned indictments charging former war department officials with conspiring to defraud the government. Named defendants include Benedict Crowell assistant secretary of the Wilson administration and others such as William A. Starrett M C Tutte W Landel Claire Foster Jane Gibbons and James A. Mears.
In a cabinet shakeup rumor, Secretary Wallace and President Harding reportedly plan a reorganization with possible resignation on March 4. The article notes anticipated changes in the agriculture department and the broader administration as speculation grows.
New banks started this year include Villa Park Trust and Servings and the Freemers Mor ments Sate. Several banks such as the Wontriver and the West Star Bank of Vivtien have closed, with a focus on statewide financial changes and brief institution notes.
Severe Mediterranean storms push southward across France and parts of Europe. Coastal damage reported as winds whip shorelines and threaten towns along the Atlantic routes.
Government answer in liquor cases filed details a court dispute over prohibition and transportation of liquor within the United States. The document references the Port of entry and transport restrictions and notes a court case involving shipping and local prohibitions.
Reports from the Chicago Examiner suggest John P. Devine of Dixon may become speaker of the Illinois House if Republican factions remain split. Democrats see possible victory as Devine is backed by at least 62 Democrats and a fractious GOP caucus could push him into the post.
A partition decree covers farm and city property of the late William A. Bemis. Frank Bemis and Bert Bemis contest with nine heirs after William A. Bemis died January 27, 1922, leaving Beetha Bemis and brothers Frank Fred and Bert as heirs. The Rock Island Southern Electric Railways faces transfer and financial issues as receiver reports improvements and restored service.
An auto driver struck a dog and lost control, causing the Ford to overturn on the road near Syen. Witnesses say his driving was reckless, though he claims slow speed. The incident description notes the dog and the resultant crash amidst unclear details.
December report from the Bureau of Crop Estimates shows 2,412,000 acres of winter wheat planted in the state, up about 7 percent from 1923. The overall grain condition on December 1 was slightly lower than last year, with rye at 20,000 acres and harvest wages averaging $2.70 per day versus $2.85 a year earlier.
Des Moines reports Sheriff Robb of Polit County and his brother were arrested on larceny and illegal disposal of liquor charges tied to a $50,000 liquor loss from the jail. Deputy Sheriff Robb also faced the same charges as investigators pursued the case.
Frank Lowman of Sandwich responds to Ed Boies of Sycamore True Republican about the county road situation. He dissects Boies article section by section and counters the propositions raised by the county seat editor.
The Chronicle will not publish on New Year’s Day due to the holiday. Many employees will be away from the city while others stay home. The Chronicle and its staff extend wishes for a happy and prosperous new year.
A G Kennedy of DeKalb sues in circuit court against Samuel Weeden to appoint a trustee to release a trust deed on three Lanzloi Townsends addition lots. The original mortgage by Samuel and Christine Peterson to Angeline C Weeden and H S Earley was paid, trustees dead, no legal release authority, and George A James, recorder of DeKalb, named as trustee to release.
President Harding commuted the sentences of eight quasi political prisoners. They must depart the United States within sixty days or face return to prison. Named individuals include Amelia Aguara, R. J. Bong, Peter Dreds, Charles Lambert, Harry Lloyd, Bert Loren, Sam Scarlett, and Archie Finblair.
Five sleepers appeared at the gates of rest at the station last night seeking shelter from cold and wind. Officers took a record of the men from various parts of the county, locked them in jail, and released them this morning. They were sent toward the city limits along the tracks to another place.
Cabinet members outlined farm credit legislation to the Senate Banking Committee. Hoover Mellon and Wallace urged favor for the Anderson bill over a composite measure, detailing administration policy for farm credit.
William Daw aged 81, longtime Milan township resident, died yesterday after a prolonged decline. He leaves his wife and son Charles of a farm near Belvidere. funeral Monday at 1 PM from the Malta home with Rev. J A Landis officiating. burial in Malta Cemetery. Daw was born in Cornwall England and moved to Milan 31 years ago to farm, later relocating to a home near Malta.
London Dec 30 Mrs Edith Thompson and Frederick E ward Bywater will be hanged simultaneously at 9 0 oclock Tuesday morning January 9 for the murder of the womans husband, the home office has decided. Thompson was found dying in his fort home outside their home in October. A sensational trial showed the pair plotted the death and the woman, who would become a mother in January, would be the first British woman hung in 13 years. Bywaters petition for a reprieve carried over one million names.
Announcement states Mosher & Embree will become FE. E. Embree for the new year. The firm will continue business at the same location and extend good wishes to patrons after the passing of Mr. Mosher.
Postmaster Arthur F. Hiland announces no mail delivery for New Year’s Day. Empire Day office closing. lobby hours from 9:00 to 12:00 for lockbox access. no city or rural carrier service.
Tonight at The Star a burlesque spoof of The Three Musketeers stars Max Linder as Dar in Again and Bull Montana as the Duke of Rich You, plus Hall Room Boys in Better Late Than Never. Performances start at 7 sharp with final show at 9 40. Weather for Illinois tonight and Sunday cooler with Sunday afternoon and night colder.
After multiple bids the Chicago Aurora and DeKalb electric line sold at Geneva courthouse to Israel Joseph, a Kaneville junk dealer. The price dropped from 100000 to 80000 before sale. Community hopes linger for continued service along the route despite past declines in profitability and changing transport options.
A theatergoer celebrating New Year spilled a bottle of stimulant in a De Kalb venue last night. Witnesses say the man, leaving his seat after the first show, dropped the bottle from his back pocket and caused a spill that spread along the aisle.
Nelson's Orchestra to perform at Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday and Monday nights December 31st and January 1st. Admission 50 cents and 25 cents.
Secretary Hughes unveiled a U S plan to form an international commission of business leaders and financial experts from Europe and the United States to study German reparations and propose a revised figure within Germanys ability to pay The plan aims to depoliticize the issue and may lead to congressional funding for the 11 billion dollar Allied debt solution The proposal faces mixed reactions from France Britain and Germany with France delaying acceptance while the United States and others express cautious support The conference location remains undecided possibly Brussels The Hague or another neutral site
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