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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1925
Page
1
Chamber members circulate petitions to delay a park district vote. Judge William L. Pond will set the election date and name 15 park commissioner candidates. The act approved in 1895 enables the district creation with submerged lands transfer near DeKalb township, Illinois.
Principal R G Beals drives his Studebaker again after it was stolen Friday evening from the high school. Police found the car by 6 30 Saturday on North Seventh street. It is believed youths sought a joy ride and left the vehicle there. Dance notice appears for Security Benefit Association at Viking Hall on Monday June 5. Wanted at Once Waitresses and Dishwashers Innovation 154.
The Chronicle begins a series explaining the theory of evolution. Dr. Percy V Cobb of Cleveland contributes a daily sketch outlining what evolution implies. The editor notes the exposition does not commit to Cobb’s views.
EK RB Morris of the Chronicle received word Sunday of the death of his father W H Morris who died at his son H Paul's Milwaukee home. Born February 22 1852 in New York state he came to Sandwich in 1859 and later entered Glidden hospital then Milwaukee. Survived by two sons a daughter Annie Hansen of Aurora a brother F H Morris and sister Mrs Hattie Brown of Elgin. Remains taken to Sandwich for funeral and laid to rest in Oak Ridge family lot.
Washington June 8 The Belgian government notified the state department it would send to Washington in July a commission to fund its debt to the United States. Former Premier Chennis and Maudain, Governor of the Bank of Belgium, will form the commission. departure date awaits Chennis return from Italy.
Police reported Saturday afternoon a dog bite on the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wiltberger on South First street near the Northwestern railroad tracks. The family dog required medical treatment for the wound. The boy was not seriously hurt and no complications were anticipated.
Baton Rouge June 8 A student in Prof Oscar B Turner’s agronomy class hacked the teacher to death with an axe after being caught pilfering examination papers police believed today. Professor Turner’s body was found in his office Sunday with a crushed head and a face laid open from forehead to chin as investigators pursued a theory.
Word from Canton reports renewed machine gun exchanges between Yunnarese troops on Canton and Canton government forces on Honan Island nearby. The Yunnarese are said to be undefeated as of today.
United Press dispatch reports Glenn Reeves was shot and killed while assisting in a chicken house robbery near Danville. George W. Macomber of Springfield was seriously wounded and hospitalized. Reeves' home location is listed as known.
Summer term in three city institutions begins with strong turnout. State Teachers College aims for over 1,000 students, exceeding last year’s 900. High School expects to hit 175 by week’s end, Glidden Training School runs at capacity with 315 first-day pupils. Classes run mornings only for 12 weeks, serving city and northern Illinois students.
Innovation, known as Illinois Wonder Restaurant, celebrated its third anniversary with a royal style dinner from 11 am to 9 pm. Mrs. Glenn Reynolds directed a noon hour musical program featuring L. K. Warner, Mrs. C. D. Thornton, Miss Johnson, H. R. Sorenson, Donald Patten, and Mr. Nieminen. The event drew residents and visitors, praising DeKalb's Innvation restaurant for service, appearance, and hospitality.
Mr and Mrs R B Newcomer of this city will drive to Leaf River tomorrow to attend funeral services for Mrs Jane Pyper aged 90. Mrs Pyper was the mother of G Pyper a brother in law of Mr Newcomer. Funeral services are to be held Tuesday afternoon from the Pyper home where the death occurred. Mr Pyper is well known here and his many friends will regret his mother's death.
A large shipment of light easy straws arrived this morning at 155 Balibuntall Street from B R B Co. Also advertised are sweet potato celery tomatoe cauliflour pepper early and late cabbage plants with contact at Custer's Gardens phone 996.
News reaches Mrs C M Hopkins of thigo city of the death of her sister Queen Chione in Los Angeles California. born November 10 1901 in Ladd Michigan she lived in DeKalb a year and worked at the American Steele print shop. Funeral at 2 20 pm Thursday at her parents home in Ladd with remains passing through DeKalb tomorrow noon en route to Ladd.
A Chesapeake and Ohio freight derailment near Converse Indiana kills 7 to 11 men, mostly Black section laborers, with four bodies recovered and additional deaths feared. C. A. Mathias, 25, of Peru is among the dead. rescue teams work through wreckage as traffic to resume by Tuesday.
Shanghai reports a partial halt as strike leaders order American firm employees back to work. The action continues against British and Japanese companies, with plans to sustain pressure elsewhere.
June 3 bulletin from Sturgis Kentucky notes fifteen men entombed after an explosion wrecking the upper section of mine No. 3 owned by West Kentucky Coal company near here. A second item from Springfield Illinois dated June 8 states the Illinois Commerce Commission denied DeKalb County Telephone company’s petition for a rehearing on rural service rate increases to DeKalb Sycamore Fairdale and nearby locations.
Electric lights for the community pool on South Malta road will be installed soon allowing evening swimming. Illinois Power completed installing a transformer and lead in line from the main circuit to the pool with only light installation remaining. The pool draws many visitors as school children swim to beat the heat while adults plan to enjoy the water tonight. Officials consider changing water supply from well to creek to raise water levels due to leaks and cracks in the pond.
A 605 fatalities marked the nation’s worst heat wave. In 16 states victims died from heat, storms, or drowning while seeking relief. States listed include New York 181, Pennsylvania 140, New England 67, Ohio 40, Illinois 40, Michigan 35, Maryland 18, and Georgia 7, with others in Indiana Iowa Minnesota Missouri Delaware Tennessee Colorado Oklahoma.
Members of the Congregational Boy Scouts meet tomorrow evening at the Congregational church to hear a planned special program. No details are yet released but the topic is expected to interest every scout in the troop. The First Lutheran troop meets at seven tonight at the church for this week’s regular session. On Wednesday the Methodist church troop meets to continue its work at Loop Avenue.
Vice President Dawes arrives in Marietta Ohio for the graduation at his alma mater Marietta College. He spends his time mingling with students and friends and makes no speeches during the visit.
R B Chandler learns of his sister Helen C Foster of Rockford death occurred yesterday afternoon at one. Born in DeKalb she lived in Waverly Ia before returning to Rockford. Survived by son Rufus M Foster of Detroit brother R B Chandler and sister Mrs C A Rogers. Funeral Tuesday at 9 15 am from Mrs Rogers 1918 Oxford St Rockford. Interment Elmwood Sycamore. Services by Rev Sibald of Rockford Emmanuel Episcopal Church.
City Clerk G N Blackburn reports about 800 autos in DeKalb have not bought 1925 vehicle tax plates. About 1 030 plates have been sold, with an estimated 1 800 autos total. Last year 1 500 plates were sold. Police warned that after June 10 unplated drivers would be arrested and fined. June 1 deadline extended ten days.
In Mexico hundreds are feared dead after floods swept Oaxaca and Veracruz provinces last Sunday. Officials reported about a hundred lives lost amid rising waters and widespread damage across the flooded region.
Balibuntals lightest and easiest straw hat ever worn from B R B Company catalog number 155 offering comfort and style for all day wear.
Brief weather note reports fair conditions for tonight and Tuesday with cool temperatures shaping the outlook.
Two girls died and a man was injured when a plane crashed at a flying circus in Cape Girardeau Missouri on Sunday. Miss Pearl Baysinger and Miss Grace Lamar of Cobden Illinois were burned when the aircraft hit the ground and a gasoline tank exploded. Pilot John Hunter of Sparta Illinois survived but could not save the two women. no investigation has been ordered.
Morl ern Woodman of America and the Royal Neighbors observed Memorial day services last evening at the Latter Day Saints church with Elder C. D. Carter conducting. The two groups met at Jarboe hall and marched to the church for the 7 20 o'clock service as part of their annual Memorial Sunday program. Graves of departed members had been decorated earlier. Elder Carter preached a lengthy sermon to large congregations.
Two DeKalb singers Henry Noreen and Miss Alice Reinhart were heard Sunday evening from five to seven o'clock over station WIBO as Glen Ellyn Methodist church choir, directed by Mrs. E. W. Hicks, performed. The five to six o'clock hour featured choir selections, and six to seven featured secular solos under Mrs. Hicks. Listeners in DeKalb reported the concert came in clearly.
Depue Illinois June 8 a coroner inquest opens into the death by self harm of Miss Della Nolte who had figured in headlines after she killed her father three years earlier. The motive cited is worry over the murder for which she was not charged as she defended her mother from the father during an attempted assault. She had brooded since then and died Sunday using the same revolver.
John T. Scopes, the Tennessee high school teacher at the center of the forthcoming evolution trial, conferred with American Civil Liberties Union officials who will aid in his defense. He gazed at tall New York buildings during the discussion, still adjusting to the notes of the case.
Eight jurors are now in the box after attorneys for both sides filled a second panel four jurors long. The process resumes at noon for the third and final panel as the trial moves forward in Chicago.
President Coolidge arrived at the New Nicolet hotel after a cheering ride through a living lane of crowds. Rain and wind chased the mercury around 50 degrees as he prepared to speak at the fair grounds and attended a luncheon with Norse American centennial officials. Secretary Kellogg warned against tampering with the federal judiciary amid campaign tensions.
By United Press from Boston June 8 Secretary of War John Weeks convalescing after surgery had a good night and is reported in excellent condition by his doctors officials disclosed.
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