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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
1
Residents are asked to turnout Monday for the general election to back Judge Adam C. Cliffe of the circuit court. With no opposition on the ticket a strong vote would signal the county’s approval of his past year’s conduct and diligence in office.
Cecil Smith of Waterman helped chase and recover a stolen Auburn coupe west of Waterman after shots were fired. Deputies Hall Kirkpatrick and local garage men pursued from north of town to Shabbona, ending when the suspect ditched the car and fled into the woods.
Rev Emil G. Winstead of Smithport Pa arrives at noon to take the pastorate at the Swedish Mission church. He will live with Mrs Johnson on Sycamore road and preach his first sermon Sunday morning as plans for church work are outlined.
Houston, D C, at or ass sec retary of commerce, was being considered today for appointment to the chairmanship of the United States Shipping Board. Houston's name arose after Walter C. Peagle declined the post. Early today Postmaster General Hays met with Houston before a White House talk with the president.
The Episcopal church St. Pauls hosts a confirm ation rite by the bishop with two Sunday services planned, one at 9 30 am and the evening confirmation. Constance Talmadge is featured in Dangerous Business tonight.
A Tulsa and nationwide two part report covers a 1921 Normal school commencement with W H H Miller praise of teachers and civic virtue, and a Tulsa race riot update noting martial law, looting, 30 dead and 309 injured. Congresses action on lynching law and a commission study are noted. Also a DeKalb high school graduation and a traffic accident injuring Mrs Kylen are described.
Edward Hubbard, son of Mr and Mrs A E Hubbard, describes a riot in DeKalb Oklahoma where troops and martial law were used. He reports casualties, mobs, and army guards, noting his plan to leave the area as soon as possible. The public notice announces Interurban streetcar curbs after six p m on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
Mayor and Township Road Commissioner Frank Puller announce a city wide road oiling program. Property owners in target blocks must deposit funds with the city hall or Puller to receive oiling at a rate of 300 gallons per block for 80 dollars, with extra costs for amounts over 200 gallons. Work may begin Monday if weather permits.
Knights of Pythias hold a meeting and name officers for the next six months James Murray Prelate L Johnson M. of W M of AM H McEvoy J G Ralph Wiltsie G R Abbott also plan a special meeting to confer third rank on a candidate. Dip for cattle offered at one dollar a gallon for farm disinfecting and dipping by H E Secor DeKalb.
Washington June 1 Republican leaders in the senate and house clashed over the naval appropriation bill. House leaders threatened to hit the bell unless the senate agrees to an appropriation of 540 million instead of 550 million. They demanded limits on disarmament language and urged a conference to reduce land and sea forces. The fight centers on airplane construction, carrier funding, and navy strength with the house backing the president on disarmament while seeking cuts in the ship program.
London reports King George VI marked his 56th birthday with honors as flags flew on government buildings and torpedoing fears eased at Windsor Aldershot and other centers. The official celebration in England tomorrow features a Guards review in St Janes Park and the Trooping the Colors ceremony returning to its prewar splendor of scarlet and gold.
Annie's Woods hosts a large community picnic with Latimer and Coltonville school children, teachers, relatives, and friends enjoying a sunny day. Participants savor the outing as a popular local event with plenty of families and youths in attendance.
Six police officers died and four were fatally wounded in a Sinn Fein ambush at Garrow in County Cork Ireland. The attackers surprised the patrol burning the lorry and escaped with arms and ammunition. A second item notes an old-time dance at LO. O. F. Hall on Saturday night June 4 with 40 cent admission.
Kiwanis club members placed arrow signs along roads guiding to Annie's Woods camping site. Large markers mark the camp location near Elburn as volunteers from Kiwanis and helpers raise community support.
The Kalb area has seen visitors from across the United States as vacation season begins this month. Forenoon reports show cars from northern and eastern states headed to California and Texas, many with camping gear. After work at Annie's Woods, campers will add 50 miles to find a place to camp overnight.
In Chicago on June 3 Everett Harding was found guilty by Judge Landis of impersonating a federal officer with intent to defraud. He claimed kinship to President Harding and tried to defraud the Pennsylvania Railroad of 1960 dollars for a special inauguration car.
The June bride crop begins as couples apply for wedding licenses. The list includes Frank Dreymiller and Belle Cook in Sandwich, Charles R Weiser and Lottie L Justice in Hinckley, William E Winfrey in Sycamore, Aline Dumas in Sycamore, Carl L Jensen and Pauline Nielson in Sandwich, Karl K Holtgren and Marguerite S Shierk in Genoa.
Frank B. Maher, clerk of the United States Supreme Court, died in Washington D C early today. Maher served for many years in the high court's administrative office and was a prominent figure in federal judicial circles. He was 63.
R F McCormick of the DeKalb Trust and Savings Bank announced a shipment of new savings banks for the Fourth Street Bank. The banks are book shaped with leather covers and a discreet front, while the back carries The First Step inscription. Officials expect strong interest from savers.
Farmers report corn six to eight inches high with nightly growth of an inch or more. Weather has been ideal for corn and oats. alfalfa will soon be ready for first cutting. Farmland work accelerates as many farmers have been in fields already, reducing leisure time for Mr. Farmer.
Reports from the DeKalb fishing colony show a growing popularity at the Oregon river spot. One local man notes 109 or more DeKalb residents visiting each Sunday and on holidays, with shacks built along the river and many DeKalb picnics planned for the summer.
Washington June 3 Assist ant Secretary of the Treasury Clif ford urged Congress to provide 0,000 more for the Speedway Public Service Hospital of Chicago. He spoke before the House Buildings and Grounds Committee to support continuing work at the facility.
Chicago June 3 The New York customs office was asked to seize jewels valued at about a million dollars belonging to actress Peggy Joyce pending an investigation into whether she smuggled them into the United States. H Williams intelligence officer led the seizure recommendation after ongoing probe into her wealth of jewels.
The Porter peace resolution was reported favorably today by the House Foreign Affairs Committee despite negative votes from all Democratic committeemen. The report comes from Washington dated June 3.
The notice extols a dictionary distribution with two final days of crowd interest urging readers to obtain the volume. It promises extensive definitions, diacritical marks, thousands of facts, synonyms and antonyms, and census statistics as a practical gift before contract end. Princess Constance Talmadge appears in a separate line as a film caption.
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