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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1923
Page
1
Despite poor weather, Children’s Day activities drew large crowds at morning and evening services. The Methodists featured a full morning program with a playlet The Secret Whispered to the Children and a baptismal service.
H. H. Wilhelm a University of Illinois coaching graduate and Mr. Moos of Center College Kentucky will assist township high school coaches this fall. Wilhelm will help build a championship football team under Coach Horne and Moos will aid basketball coach L. C Colvin with basketball material. Wilhelm brings three years of coaching training from the University of Illinois.
Mr and Mrs J Baird former DeKalb residents stopped Friday for a brief visit with friends while en route to Racine Wisconsin. They were returning from Dixon after attending a high school graduation exercises of a nephew.
Albert Reese of Esmond pleaded guilty to arson before Judge Irwin in the circuit court and received a one to ten year term in the Joliet state penitentiary. His brother George was placed on probation. The pair burned a home and furniture months ago, later confessing after investigators traced the insurance fraud plot. Reese faces parole board review in eleven months.
John Conlin, a student at St. Viator's College in Bourbonnais, received his diploma at today's commencement. The ceremony included Pontifical Mass and church services, followed by the college banquet and annual meeting. Conlin's friends extend congratulations on completing his course.
A massive blaze at the Broad Street station trainshed of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Philadelphia causes about 2 million dollars in damage. Firemen report a flare back that reignited, injuring or overcome over thirty firefighters, while four electric and three steam trains are lost and the Fox Theatre and office buildings incur minor harm.
James Ellwood Lewis former mayor of this city will join his family in New London Connecticut as soon as possible. Mrs Lewis and servants left the city on Wednesday. Lewis will travel by automobile while Stone Mobec chauffeur for the family left yesterday by train. The DeKalb residents plan to spend the summer months in the east.
Reed Brooks of DeKalb leaves Friday for Montana to stay with his aunt for the summer and work in his uncle’s drug store in the western city. Knights of Columbus to hold a regular meeting at the K of C hall tomorrow night with initiation of candidates and other important business.
Harry Bly of 704 Van Buren Street Chicago was arrested after threatening Chief James Scott and driving drunk with a jug labeled Daze Red found in the car. He claimed the name Frank Wallace, but records showed his true identity and employment. he had a wife and two children with him.
Few accidents occurred over the weekend despite poor travel conditions. Frank Gianini from Chicago lost control east of DeKalb early yesterday. he and three companions escaped unharmed. Their Dodge required repairs at a DeKalb garage before a late trip to Chicago. A Maxwell from Verman and a Minnesota Ford collided at First and Locust. both suffered little damage.
Harold Bruggerman of the Springfield bonus staff visited his home over the weekend and departed today for the state capital. Officials expect first payments by month start with about 25,900 applications handled monthly thereafter.
Friends of John Woods report his condition after stomach trouble surgery at St Mary's hospital is not serious and a rapid recovery is expected. He will not be allowed visitors for the first week or ten days to aid a faster recovery, with calls expected in a few days.
Auction of all household goods from the late Albert Radley at 4045 Eighth St Tuesday at 2 PM. Also notices the DeKalb Building and Swan Association stockholders annual meeting for director elections and other business Tuesday evening June 12 at the association office.
Report from Cortland describes a failed attempt to unlock the jail door after a De Kalb party visit. Two visiting men were kept overnight but released to go home after Sheriff Crawford arrived, amid a dispute over admission and a minor scuffle with a local constable.
Paving work in the northeast part of the city finished Saturday morning about nine by the Gunn Graham company. cement laid early. dirt cover for a few days. 20 blocks of new paving planned for the southeast, start date not yet known. Curbing on Harrison street begun by Moline contractor. about half installed and pavement work expected to start soon.
The Illinois Bankers Association Group Three will close three DeKalb banks all day next Tuesday. About 200 bankers are expected to attend a dinner and meeting at the Country Club as plans for the annual event are finalized.
A Kingston Illinois cemetery association named Kingston Cemetery Association was incorporated without capital stock. Incorporators include Ruben A. Koeller W Stark W H Bell Stuart Sherman Henry A Lanan J Shrader F Aurner and E W Sexauer. A Springfield telegram confirms the incorporation date as today.
The U S Supreme Court ruled the Kansas Industrial Court act unconstitutional, striking down the provision that empowered the state to fix wages for private industry employees. The decision impacts the broader power of Kansas over industrial regulation and labor relations.
DeKalb Moose move into a new location above the National Tea store on Third Street and Lincoln Highway. The lease was arranged earlier but delays in quarters delayed the move. No trouble installing the large piano in the new rooms. the lodge’s headquarters will be in the building near the business section.
Walton League members are invited to a dinner at Sycamore Congregational church next Thursday night with a notable program. The national president is expected to speak, and Field and Stream motion pictures will be shown. tickets are on sale from Lee Manger, Ben Knodle or George Peck.
Max Benedict formerly of this city and nephew of Dr. and Mrs H. A. Meyers arrived Friday from Palm Beach Florida to spend a few days with friends and relatives. He was a high school student here five years ago and is now with Anthony Brothers in Asheville North Carolina.
Cards are out for a regular meeting of the Elks of this city at their lodge tonight to discuss the usual business and initiation. It is hoped a good crowd will attend as important questions will be considered.
Three gifts toward the fund pledge support for orphans as part of the Near East Relief drive in DeKalb. Five orphans from First National Bank, one from Lincoln Watson, and one from the DeKalb Wagon Co. pledge future care. Each orphan costs sixty dollars yearly. gifts may be paid in full or monthly. A mass meeting is set for June 18 guiding workers, with a drive kickoff on June 19 and club participation requested.
The DeKalb chapter of the Izaak Walton League will receive its charter at a Sycamore banquet Thursday night. Earl Wetzel says a special table is booked for DeKalb members, with an expected turnout of 25 men. B C Knodle has 12 tickets, Lee Miger the remaining 13.
Pitcher John Duffy, who sought a pitching spot with a South Dakota league team, reports 104 degree heat in the shade during a mound session. The heat ended his tryout in Mitchell, S D, after a stint with St Vitor college team.
The Drake Hotel broadcasting station will close for one week starting Saturday to allow for additional work on the apparatus. DeKalb radiophons find the Chicago station among the most interesting to listen to, and news of the closing will disappoint many listeners.
Reports from Sofia and Paris describe a bloodless overthrow of Premier Stamboulisky and the installation of a new government led by Prof. Zankoff amid martial law. Pleas for audience with King Boris followed as troops and irregulars clash and trains move to quell uprisings. Local fear spreads of Balkan-wide war.
Four people drowned and thousands more homeless as floods across Kansas Oklahoma and parts of Colorado and Georgia destroy crops and property. Arkansas City and Winfield report multi million dollar losses with unidentified bodies recovered and students among the deceased. Bridges flooded lowlands inundated and rescues by boats noted as towns struggle to cope.
The S. W. Brundage showmen from Ottawa arrived late yesterday and unloaded at the Corey & lot east of the city. Today the band gave concerts at noon and will perform daily. This year the lineup includes six riding devices and other attractions, weather permitting. The troupe, in DeKalb last year, is reported improved with personnel and attractions promising a solid week of fun for DeKalb and surrounding area.
Governor Al Smith arrives in Chicago and states he will not run for president. In New York an issue of 25 million dollars in seven percent Austrian government bonds is oversubscribed within minutes of market open. Wisconsin bans daylight saving plan. only central standard time allowed by law. Racine and Kenosha currently use daylight saving time.
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