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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1925

Page

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Attack on Ada Lohafer Alarmed Mount Morris Area

Ada Lohafer a DeKalb schoolteacher was assaulted and dragged toward a waiting auto near her parents farm two miles west of Mount Morris. She fought back and called for help as the assailant tried to abduct her in the dark near midnight after attending a band concert with her family. The driver and a second man may have discussed the wrong sister before fleeing. Pending Page 3 continuation.

Henry Lohafer Mount Morris Ada Lohafer DeKalb Mt. Morris Ada Lobiafer State Teachers College Ellwood Are Ada Hell Miss Lohafer

Naval Plans Must Be Held Within Limit

President Coolidge plans tax reductions and orders Senator E Hale to survey naval costs for savings. Hale advocates Pacific base at Pearl Harbor and additions to defend the Pacific, while Coolidge says funds must be trimmed to meet the 5-5 agreement and complete crisis measures already authorized. Congress authorized new cruisers but only 11 million dollars remains for one modern frigate.

Unirea Rressy Swampscott Mass Coolidge E. Hale Maine Naval Affairs Committee Senate Congress Hale White House Pacific Coast Pearl Harbor Hawaii Pacific Naval Department

Hearing on Injunction in Route 25 Construction Case

An injunction hearing on Route 25 construction drew a crowded circuit court room in Sycamore as Judge John Newhall presided. Expert witness Walter M. Hay testified for the defense while George Stratton and others filed amendments claiming a Chicago meeting urged routing the road through Waterman and Leland, with the department later ordering a path between DeKalb and its southern county limits.

Rey BD Johnson John EB. Nelson Springfield Circuit Court Sycamore John Newhall Walter M. Hay George H. Stratton Offers

John C Cook of Franklin Dies This Morning

Coroner Dr Wilkinson went to Franklin township at 11 oclock to investigate the sudden death of 68 year old John C Cook. He died at his daughter's home, Mrs Julius Hackman, from natural causes. The Franklin resident was active on the farm and had shown no ill health before his death. He leaves one daughter and a large circle of friends in the community.

Wilkinson Franklin Township John C. Cook Julius Hackman Cook Mr. Cook

Attorney McCollough Leaves the Hospital

Friends of Attorney Perry McCol loush learn he has been discharged from Glidden hospital after a week as a patient. He underwent an operation for a slight infection Wednesday night at 8 oclock. An advertisement lists Leslie's Store linen finish pillow tubing 29c yard, 72 by 90 bleached sheets at 1.00, and 42 by 36 pillow cases at 25c.

Friends of Perry McColloush Glidden Hospital McCollough Leslie

Open calls for clemency as Scott hangs plan looms

Telegraphs from Detroit to Springfield and Chicago scramble to avert execution of Russell Scott for a drug store clerk murder. Messages cite a supposed brotherly telegram that delayed the hanging, with governors and presidents now urged to grant commutation or reprieve before Friday.

Springfield

Chases Auto Numbers for High License Prize

Fred Belk pursued an automobile race to win endurance and a high license number. He chased a car toward Rochelle and claimed the number 1-020-003 as the winner. John Lundberg, a librarian of high auto numbers, celebrates three top numbers 1-017-100 1-017-101 and 1-017-360.

Fred Belk Rochelle John Lundberg Lundberg

D L Grimes Arrested for Reckless Driving on Lincoln Highway

D L Grimes of this city was arrested by Kane County motorcycle officer W Hale Treadwell Sunday at three on the Lincoln Highway near Elburn for reckless driving. He cut in front of cars and endangered other motorists. He was to be arraigned before Police Magistrate Thomas Burns of Maple Park last night at eight.

D. L. Grimes Kane County W. Hale Treadwell Lincoln Highway Elburn Thomas Burns Maple Park

Phone Cable Is Being Removed On the Highway

Several men worked to remove about 490 feet of underground telephony cable between Third and Fourth streets. Electrolysis has damaged the casing in many places making reuse doubtful.

Third Fourth Streets Third Street

Illinois Weather Forecast Fair Tonight and Wednesday

Illinois forecasters predict fair skies tonight and into Wednesday. Lake Michigan adjacent areas will see slightly cooler temperatures and comfortable conditions.

Illinois Lake Michigan

Pursuit Planes Fly Over McGirr Station Formation Flight

Residents watched six Army pursuit planes from Selfridge field pass over the McGirr emergency air mail landing field in two groups of three in V formation at 10 45 a m The Curtiss WS type planes are tested by the government and have a speed of 117 miles an hour Major Thomas G Lunthier led the Selfridge detachment on the flight Planes will return east by night to gain night flying experience If Paul Eakles in charge learns the schedule an advance notice will be issued

McGirr Army Selfridge Field Detroit Pacific Coast McGirr Field Thoas G. Lunthier Selfridge Fle Paul Eakles

Aurora invites DeKalb Garden Club to August flower show

DeKalb Garden club members receive invitations from Aurora House and Garden club to attend the annual flower show at the Woman's duty building in Aurora on August 13. Invitations go to LaGrange Riverside Elgin Hinsdale St Charles Lake Forest and Rockford clubs. Show features professional semi-professional and amateur displays with no admission. funds will be raised by selling homemade refreshments. The DeKalb city garden club plans a summer show preferred by many residents.

Garden Club of Aurora Club of DeKalb DeKalb Garden Club Aurora House Garden Club DeKalb

Delegates to Convention Named by Local Legion Post

Former commander H. Goodison and Albert Leonard were selected as delegates from the American Legion Post for the state convention to be held August 31 to September 1 in Quincy. Stanley Sutton and Arthur Havenhill were elected alternates. A large delegation is planned for the tri state meeting in Sterling on August 6, with post colors to be carried in the parade.

Goodison Albert Leonard American Legion Quincey Stanley Sutton Arthur Havenhill Legson Sterling

Vacations Begin At Freight House For C N W Employees

Vacation periods for the Chicago and North Western railroad in the city have begun and will run to late August. Foreman Peter Lundgren has left for Oregon with his family for a week long vacation. Clerk Earl Brown will take a one week vacation starting Sunday and plans to spend the time in Chicago with his family.

Freight House Chicago & North Western Railroad Peter Lundgren Oregon Earl Brown Chicago

Threshing to Start Soon Near DeKalb and Maple Park

Farmers near Maple Park organized a threshing ring and plan to begin on the first farm in the latter part of this week or early next week. This marks the earliest threshing season in many years for the DeKalb area community.

DeKalb Maple Park

Police Heads Meet In Chicago Soon

A crime conference of police heads from towns within 50 to 100 miles of Chicago will be held here soon, announced by Chief Martin A Collins. Invitations have been sent to area police chiefs to discuss crime fighting and to establish a teleotype system to flash depradations to all towns.

United Press Chicago Martin A. Collins Collins

Rail line seeks to discontinue two trains in Illinois

The Chicago and North Western railway asked the Illinois Commerce Commission for permission to discontinue trains 306 and 315 operating between De Kalb and Spring Valley. The action was announced in a Springfield bulletin dated July 21 and credited to United Press.

Chicago & North Western Railroad Illinois Commerce Commission DeKalb Spring Valley

Big Legion Gathering Planned in Sterling and De Kalb

Sterling and De Kalb host a tri state Ameri can Legion meeting on August 1 with many Legionnaires expected. Past National Commander Hanford McNider will fly in to Sterling to participate. The day long program aims to attract hundreds from Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin.

Sterling Sycamore Sterling American Legion DeKalb American Legion Hanford McNider Illinois Iowa Wisconsin

Solos It Will Sing Tonight Band Concert at Huntley Park

Huntley park hosts a band concert this evening with two vocal solos by H R Sorensen of the Barb City quartet. Sorensen will perform Ukulele Lady and Yearning Just for You as the third and fourth numbers, with the band opening the program featuring Semper Fidelis, Princess of India, Glow Worm, Norma, Love Is Queen of the Sea, Castle Hall, and the Star Spangled Banner.

Huntley Park A. L. Huen H. R Sorensen Barb City Sorensen Davis Sousa King Idyl

Herb Kaesser to Work Here Live in Dixon

Herbert Kaesser plans to remain in this city as a barber running the shop in the Robertson pool room while his wife Mrs. Kaesser and daughter Wanda will move to Dixon for a permanent home by August first. Kaesser will continue to live in Dixon but work locally.

Herb Kaesser Dixon Herbert Kaesser Robertson Pool

Elberta Peaches Car on North Western Line

Carlson Bros offer No 1 Elberta peaches for delivery at $3.25 per bushel on the North Western track on 7th Street. Car of fruit appears on market listings with stock rated prime quality.

Elberta Peaches North Western 7Th Street Carlson Bros Leslie’s

Mesopotamia Lecture at State College by Raphael Sheik

Free lecture at the state college auditorium tonight by Raphael Sheik a Mesopotamia native now in Freeport on Customs and Habits of the Mesopotamians with focus on education. The talk begins at eight o clock and is open to the public. On August 4 a college musical program features pianist Arthur Koch of Chicago.

State Colege College Auditorium Raphael Sheik Mesopotamia Arthur Koch Chicago

Coal Strike Causes Worry In Great Britain

London July 21 reports a royal audience as Premier Baldwin seeks to calm two crises. First a deadlock between miners and mine owners risks a strike or lockout affecting employment, and second a clash between Winston Churchill and the Admiralty over naval construction, with the Admiralty demanding three 10,000 ton cruisers this year.

Unite A Press London England Baldwin Winston Churchill Admiralty Churchill

Bentley Files Voluntary Bankruptcy in Federal Court

Chicago July 21 Edward T. Bentley of DeKalb garage owner filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the federal court here yesterday listing liabilities at 5059 and assets at 2201 The garage on West Lincoln Highway known as the West Lincoln Highway Garage was closed a week ago last Saturday by the building owner

the Chronicle Chicago Edward T. Bentley DeKalb Bentley West Lincoln Highwa West Lincoln Highway Garage

Pythians to Discuss Home at Thursday Meeting

Knights of Pythias in DeKalb received notice from K. R. 8 Frank Hampson of a meeting Thursday evening of special importance. The home project for the order has been debated by several, and active members are urged to attend. Also small ads note a 2 quart aluminum water pitcher sale at Leslie's Store Wednesday at 8 o'clock.

Knights of Pythos DeKalb K. R Frank Hampson Leslie’s

Scopes Found Guilty In Evolution Trial Verdict

Dayton Tenn July 21 John T Scopes 24 a high school teacher was found guilty of violating the Tennessee anti evolution law after a speedy jury verdict. Judge Raulston fined him 100 dollars and set bail 500 dollars pending appeal to Knoxville supreme court. Dudley Field Malone announced Baltimore Sun would post bail.

John Thomas Scopes Dayton Supreme Court United Press Tenn Raulston Young Scopes State of Tennessee John T. Scopes Scopes Darrow State Supreme Court Hayes Stewart

State Rest Suffers Motion in Graft Trial at Rock Island

In Rock Island on July 21 the Looney graft case moved toward defense motions after two state witnesses testified. The defense seeks to strike state exhibits and remove all state evidence as immaterial and irrelevant as prosecutors wrap up their case with testimony on police corruption and raids.

Rock Island John T. Looney Charles Hadley James A. Barbour

Kennedy Building Contract Awarded and Groundwork Underway

The Kennedy building at Fourth and Lincoln Highway started basement floor work after the contract for erection was awarded to Guldbeck and Eckstrom of this city. Plans call for a four story structure with a basement and an elevator, the city's first such installation. Further plans will be announced by Mr. Kennedy.

Kennedy Fourth Lincoln Highway Guldbeck and Eckstrom

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J. T. Scopes Uff Franklin Robert Scott Bert Stott Russell Scott Detroit News James Sweinhart Len Small James M. Ball Secor Bowery Harry Cole Clare Clare Catholic Ladies Aid Peerless Orchestra Bulletin State College Great Britain THE Peck’s Academy Lewis & Palmer's Peck’s Academy of Music and Dancing Bryan William Jennings Bryan John Kinney Tom Cot Kinney Looney
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