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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
1
The Big Ten Days' Club subscription drive ends Saturday night with a chance to win $25 in gold. The campaign emphasizes a great subscription value and a short, limited-time window for readers to join.
A historical plea urges readers to renew and boost magazine subscriptions ahead of a prize drawing. It warns that on June 20 names with fewer than 200,000 votes will be withdrawn and outlines voting credits for new and second-year subscriptions. It also notes a new club offer starting Monday and the option to place future orders.
Miss Bellis of the Teachers College faculty returned to DeKalb from a European journey denying a prior report that the party was captured and robbed by bandits in the Balkans. She said the trip was pleasant with only minor trouble and a suitcase mix up in Egypt.
A large turnout from DeKalb and Sycamore Elks along with the American Legion filled Huntley Park for Flag Day services Tuesday night. Performances by the Legion Bugle and Drum Corps, the DeKalb Military Band, and the Elks quartet preceded the service. R. W. Besse Whiteside County State's Attorney delivered a memorable patriotic address.
Clyde Ruby was arrested yesterday morning after a heated argument with a East End Candy Kitchen clerk over a past business transaction. The dispute escalated as Ruby used abusive language, prompting Sam Mantgnares, proprietor, to swear out a warrant for his arrest.
A senate confrontation began today over naval appropriation bills revised by Senator Newberry. Republicans in the house signaled opposition to Newberry proposals while a strong faction in the senate opened the fight, elevating stakes for the measure.
State highway department reverses plan to open South Fourth Street over the North Western tracks. Contractor Jaiks told to hold traffic until next week. The delay disappoints travelers to the south but ensures access for the big June picnic. Calcium chloride is used on the Sycamore and Fourth Street projects to speed curing. Commissioner Fuller aims to have Coltonville road in good condition by month end for northbound traffic into the city for the centennial.
Attorneys for Governor Len Small fight to bar 5900 ledger entries from evidence in the conspiracy to steal state funds case. The tabulations claim $1.5 million in interest on Illinois funds loaned while Small and Lieut. Governor Sterling were treasurers. Defense objects to quotation marks around Grant Park bank name and notes a supposed nonexistence of the bank.
June 15 The American gunboat Isabel sails from Kiang Kiang for Nan Chang to aid missionaries after the Methodist mission was swamped by wounded from Sun Yat Sen Canton troops. The southern forces cleared Kiangshi province after brutal clashes. Thousands of northern troops died or suffered disease, and some invaded American missions seeking aid.
Chicago police arrest three men after a four mile highway pursuit near the city limits. Two revolvers, two blackjacks, and a horse whip found in the car. The suspects Frank Pascolini A R Unback and M Newman claim they were returning from Forest Alabama where they beat a physician or mistreated a girl. They were held.
Gust Lindquist, a farm hand for Andrew Moshback near Cortland, remains in serious condition after a collision with another motorcycle. Lindquist underwent eye removal surgery, with skull fracture and multiple bruises. the other two riders were treated and released. Edward Moshack and two others were involved. all faced varying injuries with no broken bones reported.
The Lincoln Highway contractor reports good progress with brick supply. Crews expect to reach the Third Street intersection today or tomorrow, shortening the detour. The asphalt gang finishes Linden Place and will move to Augusta Avenue if all goes well, improving traffic flow from Second Street.
Bright and early this morning a party led by E. J. Raymond with S. M. Hunt and Allen Tyler left by auto for The Chronicle cottage at Lac du Flambeau. They will spend about a week chasing pike and muskie in their native waters with top fishing tackle, raising a strong prospect of a high mortality risk among the local fish.
County Farm Adviser Tom Roberts reports the Illinois Agricultural Association secured a rail fare reduction for the Farm Bureau Decennial Celebration on June 30 at the state normal school grounds. A fare and a half for round trips will bring thousands by train, with as many as 250 people expected to attend from 55 county bureaus and national Farm Bureau leaders.
The Campaign Manager reports last evening's counts with changes for District No. 3 and surrounding areas. Names such as Jessie Spencer Waterman Gladys Hurd Malta Mrs Elmer Shoop Malta Edna Byre Malta Rose Carpenter Lin Hwy and many others appear with tallies ranging from 195,950 down to 100. The list shows broad regional coverage including DeKalb Sycamore Hinckley Shabbona Earlville Cortland and Kirkland among others.
J Leonard Johnson proprietor of Odomsa nurseries and De Kalb Flower Store closed a contract to remodel his East Lincoln Highway store. A modern front including a refrigerating display and a full plant for business will be installed, adding 12 by 25 feet of rear space earlier. The improvement aims to ease crowding and expand the thriving retail flower business.
In The Hague on June 15 delegates from 18 nations gathered at the Peace Palace for a preliminary conference aiming to create a framework for European peace with Bolshevik Russia. The session opened at 2 45 pm with ambassadors and experts from France Great Britain Italy Belgium and other nations present to lay groundwork for Genoa talks.
London reports Chang Tao Lin has defeated Manchurian war lord and made a desperate stand against Wu Pei Su, the central China commander. Cables say the bloodiest civil war battle is in progress with Wu Pei Su poised to finish the southern foe.
Solemn military service for Berdelle Klock, son of Mrs. Della Klock, was led by the American Legion. The procession moved from the grandmother’s home on South Third Street to Oakwood Cemetery, with naval veterans acting as escorts. Out-of-town mourners included Mrs. William Hunkleford, Mrs. Frank Ketchum, Mrs. James Klock, Mrs. Anna Callahan of Chicago, Mrs. Charles Allen of Rochelle, Mrs. Fred Snyder of Rockford, Mrs. Thomas Corcoran of Malta, and L. B. Newman of Cleveland.
Representatives of coal operators and miners in the central district including Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois will meet before July 1 to end the strike in the central district, with the place and exact date undecided. The effort was announced by coal operators today in Cleveland Ohio.
John Hope 24 son of Mr and Mrs W J Hope Sr of DeKalb died after an accident at Notre Dame lake near South Bend Ind He was a fourth year student in foreign commerce and a university athletics star His body was found about 9 26 p m and doctors declared life extinct at 11 p m despite student rescue efforts The death is mourned by DeKalb friends where he was widely regarded as an ideal young man
Washington July 15 A clash erupts in Congress as the shipping board allows liquor sales outside the three mile limit on American flag ships provoking strong protests from dry forces led by Chairman Lasker and critics who fear government liquor involvement will derail the subsidy measure. Administration leaders weigh next steps amid bipartisan prohibitionist strength.
City newsboys were treated to a carnival evening featuring boxing bouts and daring motorcycle acts. Crazy Girl of the motograve entertained hundreds, while Gill, recently released from hospital after a wall fall, performed risky stunts on his bike. Seaplane and Whip drew less crowd as repairs kept Seaplane in play. The grounds also hosted Andy Gumphee. A nearby vessel fire off Key West involves a former sub chaser with 12 crew aboard.
Moravia marks a dawn visit by John D. Rockefeller as the world's richest man hands out dimes to children in his boyhood town. Delinquent taxpayers in Sycamore are urged to pay via registered mail and the county collector warns drivers without 1922 license plates will be arrested after June 19. Local listings advertise fifty cent cabbage plants and note vehicle license sales at city offices.
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