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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1925
Page
2
Members of the American Legion of Sycamore praised a Saturday picnic at Electric Park as highly successful. Despite a Friday rain, attendance surpassed prior events with hundreds arriving by noon and continuing through midnight. Fireworks drew crowds, as did a late dance, and officials expect proceeds to exceed $5,000 for the Legion.
Roger Buckle of Genoa was arrested by Sheriff Crawford after attempting to obtain service at a Genoa garage with a gun. He received 70 days in the county jail. The sheriff also reports James Harris of Chicago to serve six months, and Ed Van Dusen of Sycamore was arraigned for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, pleading not guilty and returned to jail awaiting trial.
Funeral services for Mrs. Rees, who died Friday, were largely attended. The 85 year old Sycamore resident lived in the area for many years. Survived by three daughters and one son, with a daughter and husband predeceased her. Remaining survivors include Jacob Rees on the farm in Ohio Grove, Mrs. London, Mrs. Charles Pittlekow and Mary Rees at home. Her death is deeply mourned by many friends.
A group of 24 Boy Scouts led by Scout master Ralph Patten departed at ten this morning for a two weeks vacation to Lake Delavan Wisconsin. The boys gathered at the courthouse for a group photo and expressed high hopes for a pleasant trip stating they wished for a month there.
E. Marr of Steen red and Marr, local firm, assisted H. A. Nelson of DeKalb in conducting two funerals there. Marr also aided Nelson on Saturday evening and Sunday and conducted one of the DeKalb services yesterday.
Mass meeting arrangements place the event at the circuit court room or court house law office with Judge Adams. Cliffe will attend among distinguished visitors as touring Senator William B. McKinley is due to speak on the World Court topic after careful consideration over months.
Wedding licenses were issued Friday afternoon to Hilding Franzene and Gunhild Seablom of DeKalb, J. W. Pearson and Ruby C. Peterson of Rockford, Roy McDaniels of Cortland and Mary Van Dusen of Sycamore, with social notices of residents visiting and vacation plans across Illinois towns.
Boston July 6 United Press reports the five story Drefus hotel collapse in Chinatown during an all night dance killed 43 as rescuers remove bodies including a severed woman and a man found earlier. Fire officials fear more victims as two motor trains aid wreckage clearing and rubble forebodes further discoveries.
United Press tally shows major cities reporting 200 plus fatalities from Fourth of July celebrations and weekend outings. Boston led with 4% club victims in a building collapse, while Chicago 30 deaths followed. Detroit 21, New York 20, Indianapolis 19, and other cities also suffered heavy losses amid fireworks, traffic, and drowning accidents. Ohio reported 16 holiday deaths and 14 traffic fatalities. Injury rate stood at about seven per fatality.
Quincy and Monmouth rail venture proposed via Itanock and Henderson counties faces doubt as no current direct line exists. Incorporators include D F Brainard BE D Parmlee CL V Howard from Chicago and C H Petsch and 5 Helms of New York City. A fifty year charter and $1,200,000 capital are set.
A new deadly weapons law took effect today in Springfield Wh. crafted by the senate judiciary committee, the bill becomes law without the governor signature after the time limit expired. The measure restricts weapon sales, who may carry them, and imposes penalties for violations.
A major blaze in Manivales last night left numerous dead and tens of thousands homeless. Roughly 49,009 people were displaced as the fire consumed the city, with property losses estimated at 20 million dollars. A renewed storm helped firefighters bring the fire under control.
United Press reports Springfield July 6 State Auditor Andrew Russell calls for the statement of the condition of all state banks as of June 30 and urges timely annual reporting to ensure fiscal oversight.
Washington DC July 6. The counsellor of currency urges formal submission of bank statements by all national banks as of June 30. Chronicle reports government expects full compliance and timely results.
The Flapper Wife fox trot, a national sensation in the U S, scored big in Hong Kong via the Teleshiph through NEA Service. Prince Ieoree of England attended a dance where the tune drew such applause it was repeated, signaling royal approval that spread among white settlements in China.
The Fourth International First Aid and Mine Rescue contest will be held in Springfield September 10 11 and 12 in cooperation with the Illinois Bureau of Mines and Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Martin Bolt director of mines and minerals chairs the executive and financial committee. Events include a first aid contest a pilgrimage to Lincoln's tomb a mine rescue contest and a banquet.
Illinois today has 87 new laws signed by Gov Len Small becoming effective today. Small vetoed four bills and one item in another. The Senate revived the court of claims bill and confirmed W H Malone as Cook County tax commissioner. The bill died after a conference, revived, then sent to the governor for approval. Malone was renamed and confirmed 11 to 3.
DeKalb County invites sealed proposals for State Aid Route No. 6 Section 115d on Section 28, Kirkland area. Project includes 545 foot reinforced concrete deck girder bridge and two earth approaches with thirty foot roadways. Plans available from County Superintendent of Highways for $10 refundable upon return. Proposals due 10:00 a.m. CST July 20, 1925.
The DeKalb County Board of Supervisors invites proposals with plans and specifications in good condition within the time specified. Proposal forms are obtainable at the County Office. Proposals must include a certified check for ten percent of bid. Cement will be furnished by the county. The board may reject any or all proposals and waive technicalities. July 6, 1925. By order of A. R. Russell, County Superintendent of Highways, Sycamore, Illinois.
DeKalb County 1925 rules set in Sycamore require written complaints by August 1. Hearings begin at 9 30 a m at the courthouse with oath bound evidence. Chairman Alvin Warren and members J B Castle J N Finnegan appoint the board.
An old ad promotes Lavoptik eye wash with camphor and witch hazel for sore eyes. It claims instant soothing results and lists Kirche ner's Drug Store at 259 Lincoln Highway as the seller.
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