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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1922
Page
1
Poetic excerpt by A H Silver portrays creation of a nation through divine blessing and human gifts. It speaks of continents, prairies, forests, and streams, summoning thousand peoples from ends of the earth. The tone celebrates unity, hope, and purpose shaping America.
United Press reports at Cincinnati and Rincionati on June 14 that Senator LaFollette urged a constitutional amendment to allow recall or nullification of Supreme Court rulings. He urged popular election of federal judges, limited to non Supreme Court judges, and criticized Taft. The AFL convention continued with broader labor aims including child labor laws and a federation mobilization.
Army gun unit Battery B of the 202nd Artillery led by Sergeant Millbrook and Chief Mechanic Paul paused in DeKalb for several hours yesterday en route to Rockford. The big anti-aircraft machine stalled near a Chicago suburb delaying their schedule. They planned two days at Rockford and Camp Grant before returning to Chicago, drawing public interest.
Henry Halverson of Hickly Street states today that boys were not involved in last week’s thefts and that police could not identify the family at first. Further investigation confirms the Hickory Street resident’s account.
Addison Trumpauer of North Thirteenth Street remains mobile with a cane after a recent stroke and now underwent tonsil removal, extending his illness. Community friends wish him a swift recovery as local notices and ads mix with public election counts and district listings.
federal officials announced two leaders of the ring are arrested, others sought, and warrants issued for 24 more as millions in liberty bonds stolen in Chicago and New York moved through fences in Minneapolis St Paul. Bank clerks aided sales. deposits lists were used to target customers.
Berlin dispatch reports a Soviet handover to a three member triumvirate Kameneff Rykov and Stalin as Lenine, the ailing dictator, departs Moscow for rest. Official confirmation from Washington notes Lenine ill but denies severe mental collapse with Riga advices saying concerns over his health may be exaggerated.
A large audience attended the Elks exposition at the carnival grounds last night. The seaplane carried over 100 passengers before closing for the night, with repairs ready for strong business tonight. All shows including the society circus and Zenda Motordome drew solid crowds. riding devices stayed busy late. Tonight is Newsies night with Clark B. Felgar coordinating carrier coverage.
John Kennedy a former Maple Park resident was killed in a New York storm last Sunday as about 60 people died. His wife received a telegram in Aurora and she left for the east. Kennedy was in an automobile overturned by high winds and died several hours after being taken to a New York hospital.
Canadian Mounted Police warned 300 Ojibways not to migrate back to their old tribal lands around Point Pelee on Lake Erie. Leaders like Moses Cauldwell threaten action after a son’s death in Mexico. Other tribes prepare to back the Ojibways with protests to authorities next week.
City announces that starting Monday of next week all motor vehicle owners must display the 1922 city license or face a rest and fine. About half have complied so far. the remainder must act promptly or risk arrest.
A mob of about 8,000 gathered in Jackson on June 14 to storm the jail and seize ex convict George Straub who was linked to the murder of Miss Mallett at the Creighton Home. Deputies used tear gas to disperse the crowd as Straub, cloaked and shrouded, was whisked away by car to Lansing after a claimed confession.
Belfast Ireland June 14 disturbances broke city quiet following Sir James Craigs London visit. Three cases of incendiarism preceded rioting in several areas with at least three men seriously injured.
Mrs. W. R. Yard left yesterday morning for Indianapolis to attend the Northern Baptist convention. Dr. J. Stanley Brown of the years' college will join soon to take part in denomination deliberations where many questions are to be discussed.
Sterling officials changed plans and will send 22 Sterling players to DeKalb to face DeKalb golfers at about 11 oclock. Guests will lunch at Kishwaukee Country Club before an afternoon match with local club experts.
Capt Thomas S Murray of DeKalb rejects the push by World War I and Spanish War veterans to name him state commander. The Aurora Star notes Murray, a two war veteran and former DeKalb fire chief, may face strong support if John Holslag of Aurora tables out. The convention schedule opens Thursday June 15 with post1 leaders presiding.
Announcement states Governor Preus of Minnesota will be a major speaker at the Farm Bureau Decennial celebration on June 30 in DeKalb. County Agent Tom Roberts says several other speakers are secured and the committee’s work is praised. forecasts hint at excellent attendance if weather cooperates.
Beginning Thursday June 15 1922 local pharmacists in DeKalb Illinois will close stores at 12:00 noon and reopen between 6 and 8 PM daily from June 15 to September 1 1922. Signed by Still’s Kirchner’s H E Secor Charles E Powell Gossman Drug Company.
The DeKalb Chronicle urges county residents to renew or boost subscriptions with a countywide campaign offering big prizes. Grand prizes include a 1960 Jordan Touring Car valued at 1960 dollars, a 960 Dodge Touring Car, and a 498 Ford Touring Car, plus trips and wrist watches. The campaign ends with two weeks left, with key dates June 17th and July 1st for different prize deadlines.
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