22 Feb 1927
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1927
Page
1
Shanghai reports bombardment by Chinese sailors as foreign forces mobilize. French ships halted firing, British troops prepare for defense, and about 200 US marines are due aboard a US transport. The unrest follows a broad national strike with brutal beheadings amid the mutiny.
Washington reports negotiations may form a protectorate style alliance with Nicaragua to safeguard U S interests including naval bases and an interoceanic canal. President Diaz seeks formal treaty while Panama’s assembly recently rejected a similar pact. Officials say U S respect for Nicaraguan sovereignty remains, though concerns over anti Yankee movements and external influence persist.
UPI reports the miners and operators failed to reach a wage agreement for bituminous fields after a week of talks. If the Jacksonville wage pact ends April 1, a general strike affecting 250 000 to 300 000 workers could follow. John L. Lewis urged delegates to meet but no decision yet.
Mostly fair tonight and Wednesday with slightly colder conditions in the north central and northwest portions. Dry and tranquil conditions prevail across the region with no precipitation expected.
Senator Lafollette introduced a resolution in Wisconsin today to record the Senate's opposition to a third term for presidents. He cited Washington and other presidents retiring after their second term as a time honored Republican custom and warned that breaking it would be unwise and harmful to free institutions.
Rail traffic between Portland and San Francisco was expected to resume as slides and washouts from heavy rain had blocked routes. A special train with official Thomas Ahern would lead efforts across the Cruzatte slide toward Crescent Falls, with additional trains from Klamath Falls joining in. The Pacific Northwest had been isolated by flooded highways after the worst southern Oregon storm in three decades, with water reaching tops of trees and houses near Eugene.
A farmer named John Marsh went insane and opened fire at a valley Nebraska farm killing Ole Anderson and Abner Nelson and wounding Fred Adolph Marsh and Vernon Johnson. Marsh fled as pursuing parties closed in and two others died and three more were wounded.
George M. Brown shot and killed his wife aged 45, mother of 11, at a neighbor’s home on Monday and later surrendered to police. Townspeople react with strong emotions as the slayer faces authorities amid a tense, mourning community.
Springfield announces bids due March 16 for three sections in Ogle and Lee counties to pave a northern Illinois highway from the Winnebago county line to Cairo. Estimated cost about 1.75 million dollars for the three sections plus additional bids for 108.7 miles of paving and 22 bridge sections statewide.
Chicago rioting erupted amid a tense spring mayoral primary. William Hale Thompson and Edward J. Litsinger clashed as violence spiked in various districts with election workers assaulted and several officials kidnapped. Mayor William E. Dever looked set for the Democratic nomination while bets favored Thompson for the Republican side amid rival gang activity. In Argentina the Italian aviator Francesco De Pinedo attempted a non stop Atlantic flight from Cape Verde toward Brazil, with reports of mid sea encounters and a forced return to Fernando Noronha that day.
United Press ABC style schedule details multiple 1927 radio programs. Washington birthday message from President Coolidge to Congress airs via WEAF and various hookups. Pablo Casals Cel list Barbara Maurel perform. hockey Boston vs Detroit on WBZ. Municipal Band Concert on WEAL. Grand group on WJZ and listings for Winnipeg and orchestral programs across stations. times vary byEastern Central Mountain and Pacific zones.
The DeKalb county Legion convention, initially set for Thursday at Waterman, is postponed to the evening of Thursday March 3. The meeting will now run during the last four days of the week at the Odd Fellows hall, with expected larger attendance as a result of the change.
Police records report an unusual rise in sleepers this February at the station, despite milder travel weather for freight trains. Last night four of five sleepers incurred jail time, bringing total sleepers to 122 with several days remaining in the period.
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce compiles upcoming events with dates including February 23 Knights of Pythias card party and dance February 23 Immanuel Lutheran church supper February 23 to 26 American Legion bazaar February 28 Kiwanis ladies night March 1 Catholic Daughters and K C minstrel March 9 joint Sycamore and DeKalb merchants divisions March 15 Methodist district conference March 15 Rebekah card party March 16 St Pauls Episcopal church supper.
A fire believed sparked by a chimney last night at the Everett Farkins farm near Cortland caused over 10000 dollars in damage. The blaze destroyed the house barn machinery shed and corn crib while livestock was saved and most of the property was insured. Neighbors and DeKalb fire units fought the flames from 9 pm onward with volunteers aiding to protect other structures.
A labor crew along the Peca tonica river spotted a roughly 65 year old laborer dressed man, 5 foot 7, bald with gray mustache, whose body had likely been in the water for weeks. Officials say autopsy suggests the death may have been due to a fall or deliberate throw into the river.
Bureau county selects nine delegates to the fifth supreme court geri atric convention held in Princeton on February 22 with local officials confirming attendance and voting outcomes amid a tight race for positions.
President Coolidge laid a nationwide commemorative ceremony marking Washingtons birth. A chain of 42 radio stations carried his speak to a packed House and Senate, praising the founding fathers ideals. Mount Vernon and national capitol events drew crowds as the president urged practical government and moral leadership.
City Clerk G N Biothmiam announces preparation of ballots for the March 8 primary. About 3600 Republican ballots will be printed with 100 ballots for each of the other three parties. past elections show heavy voter turnout and frequent ballot shortages in wards.
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