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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
1
United Press dispatch from Chicago recounts Bishop Lowden's backers arguing for a calm, disciplined nomination as the Republicans gather. It recalls Lincoln's leadership, notes Illinois roots, and sketches convention antics from hotel lobbies to crowd scenes as De Valera drawn cheers.
Rome June 11 King Victor Emanuel asked Premier Siolotti to form a new cabinet. The move follows political shifts and signals potential government reshaping.
The Star presents a two reel photoplay bill with H. B. Warner in Haunting Shadows, adapted from Meredith Nicholson The House of a Thousand Candles. A Sunshine two real comedy Roaring Lions on the Midnight Express follows, plus Matt and Jeff in Im Ringing Your Number. Showings at 7 50 and 9 00. Adults 20e Children 1c plus war tax.
The high school commencement drew praise for a varied program with solos by Nellie Fitzgerald and Ledia Lindberg, readings by Grace Boardman, a class chorus, and an oration by Raymond Nelson. Diplomas were presented as the 192x graduates prepare for alumni events and a class curtain drop.
The report notes good progress on the building with machinery arriving and proof rolls on site. Steamfitters have not finished, delaying installation but all equipment is on the ground and installation will begin soon, leading to the factory likely running shortly.
Two soldiers who broke jail pleaded guilty Monday to stealing cars and escaping. They receive 2 to 14 years in prison with a 500 dollar fine and costs, and were taken to Joliet to begin serving their sentences. The Senior class at Normal School will stage Kindling next Tuesday at 8 15 p m with tickets 50 cents. Tonight Frank Keenan stars in Smouldering Embers at the Princess Theatre after Hands Up serial.
County clerk reports eleven marriages in the past week amid June popularity. Notable couples include John Oscar Johnson and Mary Ester Nickels of Raymond, plus pairs from DeKalb Rochelle Sandwich Wa terman Cortland and Chicago.
Dr and Mrs A C Spickerman depart on a four week eastern tour by car. They will visit major cities and spend time in dental institutions, with special focus on the Forsyth Dental Hospital in Boston.
Mrs Johnson at Augustana hospital in Chicago has not been told of the death of her close friend Mrs Andrew Heath. The two planned to return home together after their operations and Mr Johnson is improving though friends fear news may upset Mrs Johnson if told too soon.
Chauncey M. Depew of New York slipped on a stair at the Coliseum in Chicago June 11 and was saved from serious harm by a policeman. He remained uninjured.
Firefighters rushed to a South Fourth Street residence around five o clock last night. The kitchen roof was burning, a hole burned in the roof, and heavy water damage occurred, but the house was saved after a difficult blaze.
DeKalb residents Helen T. Baldwin A T Anna B. Chase Esther M. Erickson Anton J. Janata and Irving L. Peterson among 950 candidates for degrees at the University of Illinois forty ninth commencement in Champaign June 17. Dr B Vinson UT president gives commencement address. Dr David Kinley Illinois president confers degrees.
United States dispatches report that General John J Pershing may be invited by Missouri's Hudson Goltra to ride a dark horse bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. Goltra plans to extend the invitation in San Francisco with Missouri delegates aboard a special train.
A pickup baseball game yesterday afternoon between merchants on the same street ended with no official score though both sides claimed the most runs. Next Thursday managers plan to try new players including clerks if feasible, promising another game.
The Progressive team will host Chicago's nine this Sunday at three o'clock. Expect a fast game given the Chicago squad's reputation. A new second baseman from Rockford will replace Kis singer who moves to Keewanee.
John Smith a 54 year old laborer at Nelson Northwestern yards survived a severe amputation setup after a freight engine passed over his left arm. A C and N W fireman used a rope and pressure to stop bleeding and guided the victim to Dixon hospital where doctors treated him.
Tomorrow the Alverhwen Sermeat School baseball team faces the Lewis Institute of Chicago at Gidden Field. This is the normal team’s last game of the season as school ends soon, with a 2 loss record in ten games and a reputation for a fast opposing squad.
A letter from Alden Wilberger reports he started a solo journey through the western United States as an experiment. He aims to reach Berkeley California to begin summer school and believes the practical education gained beats traditional classroom learning.
A car was badly smashed east of here this afternoon. It rolled over twice but the driver was unhurt and continued toward his hometown after the vehicle was righted. Repairs will be costly due to extensive damage including a damaged top.
A group of college students arrived home late after riding bicycles from Champaign since Wednesday noon. They reported traveling over 130 miles in their journey and are now on summer vacation. Names mentioned include Corey and Edward.
The North and South works teams of American Steel and Wire met the Normal nine yesterday. Normal won 2 to 1 as Root pitched for the school squad. The game was played more like a practice matchup than a scheduled contest.
The article warns cigarette dealers missing license applications face fines from 1 to 200 dollars after a three week grace period. Police will identify noncompliant dealers and enforce licensing. Chronicle want ads bring results.
At the Coliseum in Chicago on June 11, Governor Frank O Lowden drew strong support with a lively demonstration as quotes from Rodenburg and Wheeler sparked mixed reactions. Delegates opened the ballot process amid heat and fanfare as Lodge led nominations and Wood supporters cheered Allen’s remarks praising Wood’s record and Roosevelt’s influence.
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