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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
1
The county farmers, with ties to Sycamore and nearby towns, plan a rally this afternoon to present farm relief proposals. A delegation will map out demands and meet political leaders in the Kansas City area, inviting other communities to attend the event.
The Shabbona District announces an outdoor meet tomorrow at the College athletic field. J F Plagee leads DeKalb Scouts in a steel company yard review, court of honor awards, and contests for troop honors. Major H B Goodison oversees drills at Steel & Wire building with senior patrol leader in charge.
Charles J. Hoppe 26, married with one child, confessed to Toledo police that he abducted killed and attacked Dorothy Sieluzowski a year old girl who was his wife's cousin He allegedly snatched the girl from her bedroom during a wedding party incident.
Contractors push Route 23 grading at Terra Cotta hill as legal wrangles near end. Harrison Construction moves dirt rapidly from north of Ottawa toward the south end, with culvert work by Herden Construction to follow after mining operations. Ottawa area residents hope the long disputed stretch nears completion this fall.
In Toledo Ohio on June 1 seven year old Dorothy Szelazowski was buried as state attorneys prepare to prosecute Charles Hoppe, 26, charged with first degree murder for abducting and killing her. The county grand jury was expected to indict Hoppe by nightfall. Hoppe confessed to assaulting and strangling the girl after teeth marks matched a mould of her teeth. Police precautions were in place as Hoppe appeared sullen since his arrest.
Condemnation proceedings were started yesterday before Judge Leech in Lee county court to secure right of way for state highway Route 70. The Meridian Highway section extends from Roenelle to Mendota. The proceedings are against Frank Montavon, a farmer in Brooklyn township.
The Southern Cross landed at Wheeler Field after a 27 hour 28 minute over Ocean flight from Oakland. Gasoline supply dwindled and a distress message about destroyers arose as Captain Kingsford Smith and crew touched Hawaiian soil.
Arctic rescue plans unfold as leaders Amundsen and Byrd allies rally to locate the Italia crew. Dietrichsen prepares to fly a Dornier whale machine, while Riiser Larsen and Ellsworth back the relief effort. Polar search parties converge from Spitzbergen with two route plans toward the north coast. page turn to continue.
Weather note shows fair conditions for Illinois with slightly cooler readings tonight and on Saturday. Northeast portion expected cooler on Saturday with no precipitation indicated.
Danville June 14 An inquest convened to determine the cause of a head on collision between two Illinois Traction trains at Fithian near Danville last night. Seven persons were killed and more than twenty injured. Officials from Illinois Traction and Vermilion County coroner's office are conducting the inquiry.
In New York a Senate campaign committee opened closed sessions at the Pennsylvania Hotel to probe associates of Governor Smith Hoover and Lowden. Witnesses include George Gordon Frattle James Hoey and Thomas Moffatt. George W Olvany was subpoenaed but absent on fishing trip. A second subpoena issued for Mayor Frank Hague and Oscar R Miller amid allegations of Smith campaign donations from brewers.
The second special session of the fifty fifth general assembly moved toward passing a gasoline tax refund bill. Amendments shifted funds to counties, with about 6.5 million dollars involved. Senators warned the plan exceeds the governor’s call and urged restraint. The debate reflected fears that the session accomplished little and would face court challenges.
City Attorney H D Fisk says the Illinois Commerce Commission will likely issue its ruling on the DeKalb Ozle Telephone rate petition within two weeks after the final hearing in Chicago. The decision should come before June 19 and will affect patrons in DeKalb and Ogle counties where the company operates.
Eight crewmen are missing after the Merchants and Miners steam ship Kershaw sank following a collision with the President Garfield near East Chop Martha's Vineyard in clear weather at 1 30 a m. The Garfield rescued 29 crew members while Captain E S Brooks of the Kershaw was saved. The Republic stood by as coast guards searched the area amid strong tides and rescue delays.
Shanghai dispatch reports Nationalist leaders Chiang Kai Shek and Yen Hsi Shann proposing terms to Chang Tso Lin for a peaceful transfer of Peking. If accepted, Nationalists would occupy the capital without a fight, potentially ending the civil war and extending Nationalist control across most of China inside the great wall.
Margaret Ward six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Ward of South Second street is in critical condition at noon after several days of pneumonia. Doctors and nurses are making every effort to save the child as both lungs are seriously affected.
A dozen Island Lodges prep on Cedar Island in Superior Wisconsin as President Coolidge plans a secluded rest. E M Lambert, lodge caretaker, promises expert fly fishing instruction and abundant bites for worms, while local villagers anticipate the president’s retreat on the Brule river near the Pierce estate.
Police uncover a complex truck theft case involving Corey & Evans drivers on a Chicago to Gary route. A DeKalb resident, Fay Smith, allegedly drove a foundered truck then switched rigs with Harold Farley in Gary before heading toward Chicago. The abandoned vehicle was later spotted on a Cicero street and detectives pursue leads to recover the cargo and identify the gunpoint hijacking.
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