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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1925
Page
1
People in DeKalb County increasingly value the Sycamore road sanatorium as beds fill to capacity and a waiting list forms. The piece urges visits to the pavilion, notes rest periods from 9 30 to 11 a m and 1 40 to 3 09 p m, and claims early detection and proper treatment can arrest or cure tuberculosis with fresh air, nutrition, and rest.
A masquerade dance will be held Tuesday night February 11 at the O. O. F. hall hosted by Mystic Workers. Oswald's Orchestra provides music. Admission prices are 5 cents for gents and 25 cents for ladies.
Linn county Iowa announces 13 miles of Linjeon Highway will be paved this spring. William Horrabin Construction Company of Town City awarded the contract at about 375 thousand dollars. Work to begin when weather permits continuation of paving.
Secretary of State Louis L. Emmerson released figures showing Illinois counties contributing to a total of 11,546,206 in automobile fees for 1924. Cook County led with 4,146,998, over one third of the state total, with significant shares from Peoria, St Clair, Kane, Madison, Winnebago, LaSalle and others. All money goes to the Good Roads Fund, with office costs paid from the general revenue fund.
Funeral services for Miss Anne M. Bristow will be held Wednesday at 2 pm from the Evans home on East Lincoln Highway. Rev. L. L. Hammitt will officiate and burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. An auto shuttle from the 1:45 pm public rest room will transport attendees due to the Evans home’s distance. The community’s longtime resident is mourned by many friends and neighbors.
Atlanta February 17 United Press reports warden Sartain denied bribery allegations in his trial. He testified in his defense against charges of selling special privileges to wealthy prisoners and refuted claims by Rev Father Hayden, the former prison chaplain and chief government witness.
Thomas L. Wann Sr. and his wife were discovered dead in their hotel room in St. Paul. Police believe Wann shot his wife then himself. Wann, a prominent broker and realtor, had recently suffered heavy financial reverses.
Wednesday event at Peck's Academy lists choreographed toe and ballet performances by young ladies with Harriet Sohne. Earl Trumbauer selects songs while the Nighthawk Orchestra performs and 617 taxes are due at the First National Bank in City.
Growing interest surrounds the spring election with multiple petitions and candidate chatter for mayor aldermen across wards. Mayor Kingsley plans another run. Mrs. Deane mayors bid discussed. J B Lindstrom eyes alderman spot. G N Blackman seeks clerk. Kathryn Holderness runs for treasurer. several ward candidates named or anticipated including Lynn Chambers Roy Cheney George Halloran John Wildhagen and John Bergland with more likely as primary activity intensifies.
Springfield M Feb 17 Walter Krauser convicted with Bernard Grant for the murder of a Chicago policeman granted a new trial by the Illinois Supreme Court reversing a lower court ruling. The decision affects Grant whose fate drew nationwide sympathy as Clemency appeals hinge on Krauser's case and parallels to Leopold and Loeb.
London reports King George ill with influenza after a restless night but condition described as satisfactory. Thirty MPs including Arthur Henderson and Lord Winterton, plus Archbishop of Canterbury, also infected. Also public notice of a charity card party by St Marys Benevolent Assn and Linen League on Feb 20. DeKalb County tax deputy appointed at DeKalb Trust & Savings Bank for tax payments.
At least ten delegates from this city will travel to Galesburg on March 9 for the John Ericsson Republican club meeting. County officers met to plan, with tickets available from Edward Johnson or John Anderson. A followup meeting is set for February 26 at Johnson offices to finalize plans. Governor Small and officials including Secretary Louis B. Mmmerson and Attorney General Osar E. Carlstrom are expected, along with other notable guests, as the league pursues Republican party propagation and Swedish-American political education. Delegates are chosen by counties to add votes. current officers include Henry G. Hawkins on, Truman Johnson, Edward L. Jarl, and Juling Skoog.
Friends of Mrs. R. C. Davy of North Seventh Street report her illness worsened by heart trouble. The DeKalb resident has been kept indoors for many days, and hopes for improvement are urged by local friends as they await further news from her home.
United Press reports in Washington that the rivers and harbors bill, carrying nearly 41 million dollars in appropriations, was favorably reported by the Senate Commerce Committee to the House after limited changes. The measure previously passed the House with few alterations.
Prof C L Lyon of the state college spoke on proportional representation and its use in elections before the Kiwanis club at the state college. He outlined ballot practices, shared studies linking methods to Cleveland and Western Canada, and noted the system shows the nation's political cross section. The home talent play was postponed to fall due to a Woman's club production, announced at the Kiwanis luncheon.
In Chicago on February 17 the prosecution secured the first success in the defamation case against Mrs. Helen Ellwood Stokes. Dr Norris Rosenberg, Everleigh club physician, testified no woman matching Mrs Stokes description had ever lived at the club. He said Stokes asked about a woman named Helen Elwood of Oldwood Underwood and spoke with the Everleigh house keeper and other attendants who all denied knowledge.
Chief of Police James announced that violators of the 1925 auto license law will be arrested unless proof is shown that a new license was sent for and should not have been secured earlier. State patrols will enforce the law in this city as patrols continue their drive against improper night lighting, with many drivers paying fines or being directed to repair defective lights.
The Elks announce the next dinner will be Thursday at the Innovation grill room rather than the club rooms to seat all members together. Dr. R A Wright leads the committee planning the meal and entertainment, with dining at 6 30 p m.
A Chamber of Commerce hotel committee sub committee will quickly circulate subscription papers to gauge business and investor interest in building a new hotel in De Kalb. Planters Hotel management of Chicago may consider erecting a De Kalb hotel if financing is secured from local businessmen.
Announcement says the library board will hold a meeting this evening at the public library. The full board is expected to attend as several matters are set for discussion.
In Washington on February 17 Secretary of the Navy Wilbur and Secretary of State Hughes announced the United States has fully complied with the Washington arms limitation pact. The treaty required completion within a year and a half after ratification, and today marks the end of that period since France last ratified.
Springfield February 17 Reapportionment again stirs tension as the Illinois House reconvenes at 10 o clock Defeated by the judiciary committee the bill is expected to be non concurred or shelved Chicago women workers eight hour bill gains backing from women groups aiming to improve conditions A session also set for 6:00 pm with new bills anticipated Tur ner's bonus filing extension Elgin hospital work Normal soldiers home cottages and building appropriations at Normal noted as approved in today’s records
Roy Barrett injured his large toe while sleeping Friday night causing a temporary disruption in mail delivery in the city. Neighbors recall a loud yell before Barrett appeared and reported the toe injury. He could not deliver mail Saturday or Monday but helped at the post office and during house to house routes. He refuses to explain the nightmare that caused the incident, which amuses postal workers.
The next meeting of the Odd Fellows lodges in the district will be held in Rochelle on Wednesday evening February 25. It will be an open meet ing and is expected to attract a large attendance. District No 6 includes DeKalb and Sycamore lodges and many members plan to attend. DeKalb members planning to travel should arrange car pools or notify Charles G. Scott to seat members without transport.
Col. Theodore Roosevelt former assistant secretary of the navy told the House Military Affairs Committee that air forces of the United States should remain auxiliaries to the army and navy. He warned aviation is in infancy and uniting the services would be a gross waste and a defense misstep.
A coroner's jury ruled Floyd Collins dead at Sand Cave Ky after rescue attempts were abandoned as too dangerous. State troops prepared to withdraw while a new tunnel sought to reach his feet. Father Lee Collins endured long vigil before learning the final outcome.
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