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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1926
Page
1
A heavy early morning rainstorm floods DeKalb causing basement flooding across shops and homes. Goodyear bakery and White Rose laundry suffer water damage while pumps run on Fifth Street. Several businesses evacuate basements and efforts continue to drain standing water.
A freight truck from the K M store driven by Fred Vanstone overturned in the ditch on the Lincoln Highway near the Conlin farm while a Jewett machine driven by Harry Wolf of Faribault Minnesota crashed over two cement abutments. No serious injuries reported. minor bruises only. Officers responded quickly and the wreck was settled satisfactorily with both parties. Witness claimed a passing error by the Faribault driver. other accounts differ.
In Chicago today a blaze razed a west side storage, destroying about 150 automobiles and 50 loaded trucks. The fire began with a gasoline tank causing repeated blasts that hampered firefighters and forced fifteen families from an adjacent apartment building into the rain. No injuries were reported.
Semi annual inspection of DeKalb mail carriers accompanies by Assistant Postmaster Bristow to gauge routes. Postmaster Olsen notes compulsory checks to equalize workload, count houses, and ensure proper mail receptacles. Inspectors report may lead to extra help and improved efficiency.
Police received word yesterday that a young Oldham boy on South Sixth Street was attacked by a dog and slightly wounded. Officers investigated promptly and the dog is to be taken in by the police department. The force has been busy rounding up stray canines without muzzles and using the dex gun frequently.
Calgary Alberta reports intermittent snowfall since Wednesday night with four inches observed in nearby sections yesterday and a brief respite today. The snow is badly needed for crops as melt occurred rapidly in the area.
George R. McNair Jr bids 1 300 000 for bankrupt Toledo Peoria and Western Railroad spanning 242 miles from Efner Indiana to Burlington Iowa He plans reorganization and aims to return the line to profitability A special Sunday dinner at Kishwaukee Country Club invites reservations while a Brooklyn incident reports a boy shouting black hander triggering a panic injuring several children and police work to quell disruption A Home Makers Committee notice calls a meeting for picnic planning and local sales promotions highlight a busy local scene
Brazil announces it will resign from the League of Nations, citing a belief in futility of Germany collaboration and urging a continental seat for all Americas. The note, sent from Geneva, states timing to be notified later and notes Spain’s threat to withdraw as disarmament efforts stall. France seeks security before disarmament.
Chicago, June 11. Sheriff Peter M Hoffman and former Cook County Jail warden Captain Wesley Westbrook were sentenced to four months and thirty days respectively for contempt of court. Hoffman seeks to appeal, while Westbrook’s counsel notes pending legal actions may affect immediate incarceration.
DeKalb County Bankers Federation held a meeting at the Innova tion dining room with all county medical professionals as guests. After a banquet, Prof. Smith of the National Livestock Exchange spoke on cattle tuberculosis eradication and farmer progress, followed by Dr. Graham of the University of Illinois on avian tuberculosis and its risks to swine and other animals.
Mrs. Arthur Monroe, wife of a farmer, was found beaten to death in her home near Fowlerville. Monroe lay near death from attacks, believed committed by robbers. He recently sold his farm and planned to move to Detroit today. it is believed the murderers sought the sale money in the house.
Commencement exercises for 121 graduates filled the high school auditorium last night marking the largest class in the school’s history. Eight students joined the National Honor Society and five earned high honors for four years of work. The program featured an orchestra, invocations, student addresses on education and travel, and performances by Evelin Blomquist and Geatrice Skoglund.
Beekeepers of this city, members of the DeKalb County association, plan to travel to Batavia for a Kane County session at Ross Morrill's farm near Batavia. Those wishing to go meet at Carl Tudor's place at 12 15 tomorrow.
Wesley E. Barry the freckle faced kid of films obtained a license at New York City Hall to wed Misa Julia A Wood of New York. No marriage date or place is listed. Barry is 18. All Hats reduced at East End Style Show with a 98 cent hat table for Saturday only.
Minds Purtty reports cloudy conditions tonight and Saturday with a chance of local thundershowers. Cooler temperatures expected, with unsettled skies and potential brief showers across the area.
Merchants division of the Chamber of Commerce held a noon meeting to review parking options and a city sales plan. Proposals include securing ground west of the Elks building for parking and annexing Peterson plot, plus marking Girard street for parking. Peddler nuisance plans were also announced. Andrew O. Anderson was absent due to illness. Glenn Reynolds presided.
Washington June 11 The Great Lakes are lower this year than ever before threatening navigation. Major General Harry Taylor chief engineer testifies to a senate committee on the rivers and harbors bill and urges a survey to maintain levels. He cites drought and Chicago water diversions lowering lakes including Michigan by four feet since 1917. He supports Illinois river project to divert water, saying it would create a nine foot open channel and save $20,000,000 already spent if approved.
Rain over the grain states yesterday and today revived crops and pastures in the Midwest, with heavy showers in Illinois and lighter falls in Iowa and Nebraska. Agricultural experts called the timely precipitation invaluable to farmers in the affected regions.
Chicago reports Richard Loeb, now 21, will receive a visit from his mother Mrs Albert Loeb at Joliet where he and Nathan Leopold serve life for the May 21 1924 murder of Robert Franks. The party also includes Ernest Loeb and Allen Loeb.
High School alumni association officers work today to finalize details for the annual meeting at the school. More than 800 graduates are expected to attend including former students who automatically become members. A 6:30 banquet precedes a short program and dancing to close the evening.
Frank Fuller in charge of street oiling says non arrival of road oil causes inconvenience and slows dirt road work. He notes faster progress this year due to paving and will apply oil as soon as it arrives. Also mentions Saturday specials from Leslie's Candy Department and an upcoming Ice Dance event with tickets.
See Thursday's or Friday's paper for description of the many specials at Leslie's Dollar Sale tomorrow.
Washington reports in June 1914 that Pennsylvania Republican leader Joseph R. Grundy testified he loaned Pepper campaign $300,000 and contributed $18,000 plus signed a $90,000 note. Total expenditures revealed approach $1.105 million with Pepper and related campaigns accounting for large sums and Newberry later retiring after admitting $190,000 spent in prior primaries.
Chicago June 11 Special Martin Durkin, accused killer of government agent Edwin Shanda, tells Irma Sullivan Durkin he will focus on winning back Betty Werner after court adjourns. Betty hopes to help prosecutors Blumenthal and Romano convict Durkin as jurors are chosen. The judge rebukes excuses from local business people delaying jury service.
Word from Glidden hospital reports little change in Andrew O. Anderson condition. He was somewhat better yesterday afternoon but has not improved since. COATS All Spring Coats sold far below cost. Come in look them over.
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