24 Jun 1920
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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
1
A late night incident near the high school bridge left Mrs. Peck and Mrs. Carlson with facial cuts after a watermelon was thrown from an oncoming car. George Peck and his wife sought help from police. investigators pursue suspects and seek full legal action.
Washington June 24 Theodore W Johnson's criticism of the Chicago convention is the sole outstanding flaw in Republican harmony Harding has woven since his nomination. Progressive and conservative Republicans except Johnson and Borah factions pledge support to Harding. Harding declines comment on possible third party efforts.
Daniel M. Hall national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic fell ill at the Onondaga hotel in Syracuse today. He was unable to deliver his scheduled address as doctors diagnosed a slight attack of pleurisy and he remained sidelined yesterday.
United Fresh outlines that Len Small of Kankakee and Oscar Asec of Aledo are Republican contenders for governor while Governor Lowden's stance remains unsettled. The delay centers on the U S Senate race to succeed Lawrence Sherman and whether Lowden seeks re election. Rumors suggest Small anticipated Lowden not running if Lowden pursued re election.
Tonight is band concert night with a large audience expected if weather holds. The program lists March American Belld Hall Overture Sincerity Bernad Waltz Poetica Torbani Sejection Olivetite Wellenhueler First Heart Throbs Isenberg Southern Breezes Atherton Star Spangled Banner Keys.
Two men died and four workers were seriously burned in a Western Cartridge Company plant explosion in Springfield. The blast occurred shortly after midnight in the press rooms with thirty employees in the building, including eighteen women. officials deem the event accidental.
Work on the Cereal factory has begun, workers tearing out old machinery and prepping for new. The old roof is nearly beyond repair as DeKalb reports a sale to an Astyvora firm planning a branch mill once renovations finish.
In San Francisco and Washington, President Wilson signals the Democratic platform will omit the prohibition issue and Ireland independence. He favors a strong ratification of the League of Nations covenant with no crippling reservations. Senator Glass discusses platform questions as Wilsonian aims shape the party stance.
The DeKalb post of the American Legion plans a Women’s Auxiliary. A meeting is set for July 6 at 8 p.m. in Jarboc’s hall to orient eligible women. The auxiliary will be self-governing with its own officers and emblems are ready for distribution.
Reports from London Derry describe a night of terror with rioting across streets and fortified shop fronts. A British cruiser arrived as unionists and Sinn Feiners mobilized amid scarce food and fears of darkness. authorities limited gunfire to emergencies.
Road west of DeKalb blocked by signs and a cement shed. vandals tore down the barricade and shed damaging the cement. Vandalism threatens the project and road men warn of trouble if offenders are caught.
Am erican Steel and Wire Company workers will miss the Saturday baseball action as the north south works team travels to Joliet to face the Rockdale plant nine and the east west squad goes to Waukegan for a fast contest. The locals hope to avenge earlier losses and bring home the bacon this time.
Acting Attorney General Ryerson informed Governor Roberts that Tennessee can legally call a special session of the state legislature to act on the federal woman suffrage amendment. The ruling was sent to the governor at the request of President Wilson and announced from the White House.
Help wanted notice seeking clean cotton rags in pieces at least half a yard and laborers especially coal shovelers. Apply immediately at the DeKalb-Syea more Electric Co. premises for urgent work opportunities.
T Shetter slipped on a slippery walk in front of Weinlund’s store last night. He fell and cut his hand through a large window but resumed work after a brief injury. A chalk drawing mocked the incident afterward.
Marvin and Baggs are moving into a freshly renovated space under the former Pritchard and Sker man site. They expect to complete much work tonight. The old premises will become the city rest room while upgrades proceed.
Clyde Holderness plans a basement move beneath Lewis and Palmer's music store as other tenants relocate. He has shared a building with Marvin and Rages for years, but space ran out so he secured a new place and began moving early, aiming to complete the heavy work by night.
Funeral services for Dr James Leishman will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock at the family home. Rev Wilson Denney of Lake Geneva will officiate and friends of the family are invited to attend.
Senator Hiram Johnson arrives from the east and plans a bold move to rally Republican leaders before the Chicago convention. Local sources say Johnson intends to press his case to shape party strategy and influence the forthcoming gathering.
Federal officials announce indictments against four oil stock firms and several brokers as part of a wider probe into more than 1 million dollars in alleged investor fraud across Maine to California. In DeKalb, American Steel builds Unity park playground on East Lincoln Highway to serve local families with slides swings and benches.
Captain Sylvia Morrison of the Salvation Army will speak at the DeKalb Congregational Church on Wednesday evening June 30. The lecture combines entertainment and instruction using slides and film and promotes understanding of the Salvation Army’s sixteen activities and advisory board work in DeKalb County.
Elgin baseball team visits Pershing Park on Sunday at 2 45 pm to face the local nine. Slager will pitch for Elgin while Glenn starts for DeKalb as the DeKalb nine seeks to defend its four wins against three losses.
Officer Martin heard a rumble near a store around midnight. He detained two men on disorderly conduct charges, booked them, then released them on bail. They await police court appearance.
Three state officials led by S. E. Bradt state superintendent of highways and Frank I. Bennett of public works inspect the Lincoln Highway progress in northern Illinois. They toured roads east and west of Morrison yesterday with Clifford Older chief highway engineer observing.
W G Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen announced a chiefs meeting in Chicago on Friday. He offered no further details about the gathering.
Earle Williams stars in a clean film described as wholesome for all ages. Shows at 7 30 and 9 00 with war tax. Special music by the Star Orchestra. Irene Castie appears in The Amateur Wife Princess presenting tonight.
About 25 or 30 top players from Kishwaukee Country Club left for Woodstock to meet a Woodstock delegation for a day of golf. Kishwaukee backs its Sycamore victory last week and predicts another scalp. Woodstock hosts a luncheon and dinner for DeKalb visitors today.
Allan A. Ryan was expelled from the New York Stock Exchange by the board after an investigation into trading in Stutz motor stock in which he was interested. The decision was announced today in New York.
A motorcyclist was fined today by a magistrate under the city speed ordinance. Police have been targeting speeders, and the warning fines aim to curb fast driving within city limits.
The Apollo Piano Co at DeKalb Illinois operates a plant devoted to grands and Ari Apollo grands with Art Apollo action. Its factory, formerly Q R S, showcases deliberate processes emphasizing quality over speed and has strong financial backing to sustain production.
DeKalb county district faces a ten percent treasury shortfall and can pay only ninety percent of Rockford High School tuition for county students. Rockford rejects ninety cent on the dollar settlement and may sue if the next appropriation does not cover the $67.05 remainder. Camp Grant pupils are excluded until tuition is paid. Weather page notes fair tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures in the far north.
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