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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
1
June 14 dispatch reports an American air squadron conducted the first all American bombing raid near Metz destroying cantonments, sheds, and railways. Eight planes dropped ten bombs each, returning in formation without losses amid Lorraine operations and ongoing Marne sector fighting. Local notes mention visitors and returning residents.
United Press bulletin from San Antonio reports Lieutenant Pat O Brien fell two thousand feet in an airplane at Kelly Field today and escaped with minor bruises. The incident cements concerns over air safety at the Texas base and highlights the perils faced by pilots during routine training flights.
The Red Cross war fund committee reports 3010 subscribers contributing 7759.44 in cash and pledging 478 to be paid in four quarterly installments on July August September and October, totaling 17124.19, or 190 percent of the 59000 goal.
Telegram confirms Roy Talbot has arrived in Seattle from China, will visit San Francisco before joining British forces. He gave up a Chinese government post to serve, directing Chinese coolies near the French front, though he would prefer US service. His brothers Charles and Roy will both be at the front.
A local theater owner describes how wartime taxes affect moving pictures and other entertainments. He notes that police reports must be filed for arrests in venues and officers visiting the cinema would owe tax, with the ticket holder bearing the stamp tax burden rather than the theater.
The fire department shows dull activity with no alarms since the first day of June stoking concerns over potential passivity. Officials worry the department may finish the month without further calls, signaling unusually slow incident pace.
Local Ford representative P W Fisk works to secure 20 to 40 acres for a bigger Word tractors demonstration. Chicago plans six tractors with a full operating crew, promising a full day show and strong out of town attendance. If held, the event could attract five to ten thousand people and benefit rural communities.
Washington D C June 14 the war department issued a casualty list totaling 119 names broken down by killed in action dead from wounds dead from disease dead from accident wounded severely wounded and missing in action Sixty two more marines from Illinois were listed on the honor roll with names including Michael Derna Copsack Chicago Nicola Jaworschki Chicago Romulus Meehan LaSalle Roy Danbar South Chicago Corporal Tony Bretczak Chicago Karl Carret Windsor William Detzel Congress Park John J Stein Chicago Martin Bassett Chicago Bernard HK Jackson Chicago Arthur Jonathan Olson Chicago Joseph Wasilewski Depew Peter T Wrisielewski Chicago and Peter T Wrisielewski Rochelle Also a separate casualty list showed killed in action eight dead of wounds six wounded severely forty eight wounded in action with Illinois casualties including Charles Francis McCarthy Chicago Claude Markus Chicago Richard Eric Johnson Chicago John Mahcan Chicago and John Peter Moore Rochelle.
A letter to Princess Theatre manager Reynolds from Edward C. Kohler extols the Gerard feature My Four Years in Germany calling it a modern photoplay with strong facts. Kohler says it surpasses Birth of a Nation and Hearts of the World for instructional value and notes Chicago audiences have packed houses for the picture.
Mrs Dan Hooley of Rochelle wife of a prominent insurance man died suddenly Tuesday afternoon in Des Moines Iowa while visiting her brother Eugene Horton. Funeral services were held in Rochelle. She leaves husband three children and was noted as a devoted wife and mother. Two teachers from Rochelle returned to Chicago today.
The DeKalb band played a program of excellent numbers under Zeigner Swanson last night at Huntley Park before a large crowd. It was the second outdoor concert of the season and many visitors from out of town attended.
More than one third of the faculty of the University of Minnesota School of Medicine is in active service in the army and navy. Dr. R O Beard, assistant dean, said today that filling positions left by medical men entering service is proving difficult.
The Salvation Army war fund drive reports strong progress per chairman R. T. Smith and ward captains. The committee urges everyone to contribute, stressing that all help is needed to support the troops and defeat the Kaiser.
A Rochelle resident, John Peter Moore, is listed among severely wounded Marines in France. The exact injuries and circumstances are not stated, but he is presumed to have been hurt in action during Marine operations near Chateau Thierry.
Harvey A. Snyder, known ice cream manufacturer, is seriously ill with inflammatory rheumatism among other ailments. He is expected to be taken to Chicago soon for an operation.
Vandals damaged benches and tables in Annie's Woods on Wednesday night, sparking city anger as investigators seek culprits. Meanwhile county Food Administrator Harry Wagner plans a Thursday meeting in Sandwich to form a County Food Dealers association to coordinate food administration efforts and educate dealers on wartime procedures.
Golding members of Kishwaukee Country Club compete in the Old Boys and Directors Cup qualifying rounds this week. Entrants for the cups will be announced soon and results of the games will be published.
Serious food riots erupted in Lemburg last Saturday with authorities requesting £000 extra troops. Numerous arrests were made and reports say Austrians executed several individuals. The situation was learned today from Zurich Swiss authorities.
The Baptist annual meeting praised Rev. W. R. Yard as salary boosted after a successful first year. Missions showed record giving. Officers elected include Clerk W. T. Emery. Deacons W. B. King, N. D. Gilbert, Ernest Swift. Trustees H. King, H. G. Wright. Financial Secretary E. E. Mitchaell. Missionary Treasurer Dr. H. G. Schreck. Sunday School Superintendent Frank Mosher. Chorister Frank W. Greenaway. Ushers F. E. Wiritz, J. B. Henning, S. B. Ney, Guy Budrow.
Young DeKalb county men headed for service were bid farewell on Sycamore courthouse lawn. Rev. Lewis of Sandwich gave an address as relatives gathered for music and remarks about Mike Polonus C Emil Nelson James McCann Erick Beckman M Lundberg and Archie Frank among those leaving.
County Treasurer Charles Pond altered position on the sum voted by the supervisors for the DeKalb Soldiers Relief association. A $300 check arrived this morning to J. H. Jarboe, the local supervisor, bringing relief to the Ladies who had despaired of funds and will aid soldiers.
John Olson of Hinckley a prominent farmer was struck by a troop train of the C B Q and died instantly shortly before three. He was alone in a car and about 45 years old. Witnesses say his engine failed on the track near his home two miles south of Hinckley and he was a highly respected resident.
Washington announced that two complete American divisions fully equipped with American made arms and ammunition are in the fighting zone in France. Two more divisions will be formed soon. These troops join those fighting with the French.
London June 14 United Press reports during talks with the British Foreign Office for possible prisoner exchange Turkey demanded removal of all barbed wire fences from camps. The term wire disease referred to a supposed illness among prisoners, later explained as a nervous collapse, delaying negotiations briefly.
The British steamer Keemun, of 74 tons, was attacked by a German submarine off the Virginia coast. Reports say the ship eluded pursuers but was later believed sunk with no word on the crew. A wireless call for help was picked up near Nantucket.
Flag day was observed with many households displaying flags and public buildings staff adorned with the star spangled banner. Mrs John Christman and Mrs E Davis return from Nebraska visit as a local note.
A list of graduates from several local schools marked the end of the year activities. Simple ceremonies at Normal Training School praised the 1930s finishing class, with names including Vergil Lyon Harry Spencer Swanbum Morris Henry Prentice Franklin Theodore Anderson and Dorothy W Irene Twombly among those moving on to high school.
The old structure remains partly owned by the Knights of Columbus and partly by First National Bank. Jack Cook, who currently uses it with his automobiles, has not completed a purchase. City law blocks splitting or moving the building, leaving tearing down as the likely outcome.
Mrs. Simon Anderson reads about Edvin Wagner's transfer to Sheridan Alabama with the 46th Infantry, a unit connected to her brother the late Arthur Nelson of Malta. Nelson enlisted at the war's start and served in the south. Wagner recently returned from several years in Panama. Want ads, Little Detectives.
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