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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1925
Page
1
In a psychology class at the state teachers college Dr. W. L. Shank spoke on The Ductless Glands and How They Affect Our Children. He urged teachers to consider bodily development and gland activity in student progress and cited hearing, vision, and nutrition as key factors. Continued on Page 8.
Former Elgin high school basketball star Louis Soup Semeny was divorced yesterday in Elgin city court by his wife Dorothy E. Semeny after a three month secret marriage. The bill names Jane Doe and Lords Park as sensational charges. Judge Sho pen granted the divorce and noted the couple wed at Wheaton on April 20 1925 and never cohabited with Semeny returning to Augustana College and planning to enroll at the University of Wisconsin.
Dr Louis Petrity of Rockford has taken a half interest in Lincoln hospital Rochelle and assumed duties. He replaces part of Dr Chandler who could not devote full attention. Petrity, a surgeon known in Illinois, comes from Cook County Hospital Chicago and Johns Hopkins Maryland. He will work as assistant to Dr Chandler.
An important meeting in this city will be held Monday night to choose delegates to the state convention. The convention will be held at Quincy this year with a tri-state meeting in Sterling planned for August. A large turnout is expected from this city.
DeKalb MuOxse lodge members travel to Batavia for the Bea lodge anniversary session with delegates from Chicago Elgin Aurora Sandwich Joliet and Naperville expected. A class of 70 candidates will be initiated while state officers attend and Supreme Secretary George N. Warde will be the principal speaker. Music by Chicago lodge octet. Best grade Georgia Alberta Peaches. One carload Monday and Tuesday at Sycamore Tyrrell and Wells. 189
Two local deaths reported, Mrs. L. C. Clyne of Maple Park and Albert Henry Chamberlain, former Dekalb resident. Mrs. Clyne died at St Marys hospital after an illness. funeral at St Marys Maple Park. Chamberlain died at his mother’s Elgin home after a three year illness. funeral at Baptist church with burial in Fairview cemetery.
At the Kishwaukee Encampment regular meeting in the I O O F hall officers were installed led by C P Fred Jackson and S W Burr Cone with Andrew Kaiser as H P and Floyd Boyes as Scribe. Installation was demonstrated by B V Hardy Fred Cone J C Snow and Carl Larson. The next meeting set for August 6 pledges full attendance.
A new Overland Standard Sedan is shown on display at the North Side Garage. The event highlights the car model and local showroom interest.
Thussell Scott, once a millionaire, gains a six day reprieve after his conviction for killing Joseph Maurer. Governor Small weighs new witness claims and a telegram from Detroit eye witness James Ball sparks calls for prosecution and new testimony from Robert Scott.
Report from Myited Pressy Paria states Pr and Spain will send semi official delegates to Abd el Krim to present two peace terms. The terms are described as an ultimatum and Krim must answer yes or no.
The American vice consul at Agnes Cavints Mexico Harold G Bretherton was shot on July 16 but not seriously hurt. The incident is under investigation by the Mexican foreign office with a Mexican suspect who escaped. Bretherton, a Canada native, is a non career officer appointed in 1910.
Prohibition agents nationwide face dismissal with a planned shakeup announced by federal commissioner Toy A Haynes. The overhaul starts August 1 and ends September 15 as Lincoln C Andrews leads a reorganization of agents, with some reappointed for merit and local knowledge.
Increasing cloudiness with showers in the west portions tonight or Sunday and in the east portion Sunday. Rising temperature.
Donald Minnegan wins first prize of 25 dollars for the Who is Who contest with 48 questions. A tie for second prize yields 15 dollars to Mrs. Tom Tellison and Mrs. A. C. Frank. Third prize goes to Ruth Bemis Edith Nelikon Irene Johnson Louis Lindsay and Sophie Nelson with 1 dollar. Prize pickup next Wednesday.
Rubin Liebowicz testified that John Looney demanded 1500 to avoid prosecution for bootlegging gambling and vice. He said Looney had him arrested and chained and that Chief Cox was pressured to collect the money. Charles Brady corroborated, as attorney I R Wasson joined the defense.
Scout commissioners from DeKalb's three troops met at the Elks club to outline a permanent Boy Scout council and a yearly camping site. A Friday meeting will include two representatives from the three churches to finalize the camp plans and site selection and ensure tents and transportation for the troops.
Friends of Clyde Camper of Aurora report he is a patient at the Presbyterian Home sanitarium in Evanston. He expects to remain there most of the summer while receiving treatment.
More than 900 students attended the first term at the state teachers' college in DeKalb. About 700 left on Friday night and Saturday, deserting the streets. Today many depart, while a new term for six weeks begins Monday with an expected 400 students.
Manager Trebby of Illinois Northern Utilities announces gas service will be shut off Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM in De Kalb and Sycamore to place five valves on the high pressure line amid winter trouble. A new high pressure line will follow. patrons are asked to be patient during the preliminary work.
Arthur C. Brown of Grand Rapids Michigan secretary of the National Alliance of Furniture Manufacturers is jailed for 30 days for contempt of federal court after refusing to turn over alliance books and records. A stay of execution was granted until next Saturday while further investigations may follow with potential indictments.
Work on the W M Simon building on the Lincoln Highway south side between Fifth and Sixth streets advances with foundation and first floor completed. Mr Simon, owner of the Boston Store, plans a second shop linked to the existing business, dedicating the new space to women’s merchandise and the current store to men’s wear. Sedan offered at 765 dollars.
Dayton Tennessee July 18 Scopes trial nears end with Judge Raulston poised to close the case by Tuesday night The defense presented 12 000 words of scientific evidence on evolution while Clarence Darrow attacks the ruling as the jury prepares to hear affidavits and closing arguments Scopes faces a $500 fine likely after a guilty verdict and the town awaits the final court action
William D. Shepherd plans a protracted legal battle over the $1,000,000 McClintock estate after Probate Judge Henry Horner requires proof he did not unduly influence Billy McClintock to sign the will. Shepherd faces circuit court then possible Illinois supreme court with the fortune remaining in Northern Trust custody. Miss Isabelle Pope sues for her dowry rights asserting Shepherd blocked their marriage.
Swampscott police chased rum runners to the yard of President Coolidge's summer White House at Little's Point but could not confirm any landings or smuggling after a night report.
Dispatches report Feol, Korea capital with half a million population, submerged by an extensive flood. About 300 people drowned and 5,000 isolated on high ground while Tokio Island and Yong San City are submerged. Troops deployed as waters rise. Notice issued for Illinois utilities repairs with gas lines shut Sunday afternoon for several hours.
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