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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1923

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Harding States Prohibition Will Stand In Enforcement

President Harding in Denver declares repeal of the Volstead Act unthinkable and urges strict enforcement. He warns wet Democrats like Al Smith against misreading GOP and national resolve, vows changes in enforcement policy only to strengthen enforcement, not soften it.

Potted Press Harding Denver al Smith New York Republican Party Lawrence Martin United Press Colo Harting Gov. Smith Mullan-Gage Law Sam

Weather outlook calls for overcast skies and storms

Forecasters predict cloudy conditions tonight and Tuesday with possible thunderstorms. Temperatures remain cooler in the southwest and northern and central portions on Tuesday.

Haish Visits New Joseph Glidden Hospital During Short Downtown Stop

Jacob Haish seen visiting the new hospital in town on a Friday afternoon. Report notes the banker remains well and seated in his chair despite heat while the visit marks his first to the new institution described as the latest hospital building. A Chicago dispatch adds a separate note about Tony Stee, 45, beating his wife, then killing himself rather than facing domestic relations court.

Jacob Haish New Hospital Fentleman Joseph Glidden Hospital Haish Sife United Ties Chicago Tony Stee Stee

Denver Press Club Car Tragedy Kills Three

Denver authorities report that Thomas I. Dawson Colorado state historian died from injuries after an auto wreck that killed Summer M. Curtis of the Republican National Committee and Thomas French of Denver. The crash occurred during a Denver Press Club expedition tied to President Harding's visit when the car went over a 75 foot drop on Lookout Mountain. Curtis died at the scene while French remained unconscious and Dawson died in hospital. Harding learned of the accident while at Senator Pitts home and ordered all possible aid for the injured.

Denver Colo Thomas I. Dawson Colorado Engeys Denver Press Club Dawson Craig Washington New York World Corres Pfondens Harding Summer M. Curtis Republican National Committee Thomas French French Lookout Mountain Curtis Pitts

Guardian of Lovers Lane Slain in Chicago

Mrs. Mary Lawrence 37 known as the guardian of Lovers Lane was shot dead in her Harlem Avenue home. Her daughter Ethel 15 and boyfriend John Prangle found her. police suspect a revenge motive tied to her history of rescuing young girls from automobiles.

Antten Rrese Chicago Mary Larence Lover's Lane Lovers’ Lane Lawrence Guardian

Swedish Club Holds Annual Picnic at Annie's Woods

Over 125 members of the T. O. 5 Indre Swedish organization gathered for their annual picnic at Annie's woods near Chicago yesterday. Members traveled from Chicago and enjoyed a morning arrival followed by a pleasant afternoon program. Charles Noreen and Sam LaVen of this city attended as members.

T. O. 5 Indre Annie’s Woods Chicago Charles Noreen Sam LaVen

Doctor Drowns At Old Quarry Near Elgin

Dr. Wilmer Thorwaldson a 30 year old physician at Elgin State hospital drowned while swimming at a quarry south of Elgin. His wife and a friend watched in horror as he disappeared twice beneath the water before failing to surface again. Rescue attempts continued into the night with police and bystanders aiding in the search. The victim recently joined Elgin from Wesleyan hospital Chicago and planned to move to a practice near Chicago July 1.

Hink Wilmer Thorwaldson Elgin State Hospital Elgin Thorvaldson Thorwall Thorwaldson Sargeant Robinson Samuel Church St Charles B. A. Mann Hizin

Improving After Long Illness For Rev. Waren

Friends report Rev George Warren has improved and can be up at his daughter Mrs Davy’s home. Rev Wilson, recently confined to his room for six months after a mild paralysis, has begun to move downstairs for the first time since his confinement.

George Waren B. L. Davy Davy Wilson

Harold Lloyd Comedy Show At The Star Tonight

Screenings of The Sailor Mare Man at The Star feature 7:30 pm 2:10 pm showings. Admission for adults includes minor taxes totaling 28 cents, while children pay 17 cents with 2 cents war tax.

Harold Lloyd The Star Tonight Sailor Made Man

DeKalb high school dairy judging team wins big contest

The DeKalb High School dairy judging team led by Professor Paul Parr won first place at a University of Illinois judged event with over 800 competitors. Leonard Lanegran and Clifford Erickson earned individual honors while Waterman’s Frank Hipple took first in fatstock. Paul Farr attends a state agricultural teachers conference this week.

Lowngsiphich School University Dairy Club Leonard Linegran Township University of Illinois Paul Parr Frederick Willett Jet O'Brien Frank Hipple Waterman DeKalb County DeKalb University Littlejoin DeKalb High School Clifford Erick Jxon Leonard Lanegran Donald Nelsop Rockford Paul Farr

Glimpses Of The Moon Princess Tonight Wanted

Wanted elderly day clerk apply at once at Hotel DeKalb 172. The notice seeks a senior worker for daytime shifts at the DeKalb hotel.

Hotel

Donnelly Returns From Marine Service and Local Actor

Donnelly, a DeKalb native who spent four years in the Marine Corps, returns to Chicago after active duty. He excelled in athletics, quarterbacking and playing basketball, and recently served in aviation at Quantico. Now home in Chicago, he appears in The Sailor Made Man at Hotel DeKalb with showtimes and ticket prices.

Donnelly Marine Corps Eugene Donnelly DeKalb Uncle Sam Marine Chicago Quantico Aviation Marines

Pastor W. R. Yard resigns after six years at DeKalb church

Rev. W. R. Yard announces his resignation from the Baptist church after six years as pastor with effect July 1. Members and friends regret his departure, noting his energetic service and strong ties to DeKalb and the city newspaper community. He leaves for Marshalltown Iowa to lead a larger church and greater work.

W. R. Yard Baptist Church Yard Iowa City Wisconsin DeKalb Marshalltown Rev. Yard Iown

Belvidere Man Hit by Bicycle near Country Club

Clarence Cooper of Belvidere was knocked unconscious Friday night when a De Kalb boy riding a bicycle struck him in the back on the Country Club driveway. He was taken to his aunt’s home in Sycamore, where doctors reported his condition improving today. Cooper, and friend William Langdon of Chicago, had been golfing at the club when the bicycle accident occurred as they fixed a tire. Cooper’s condition was described as not serious and he was expected to return home tomorrow.

Belvidere Clarence Cooper DeKalb Sycamore Cooper William Langdon Chicago

Elburn Hosts New York Royal Giants In Exhibition

Elburn prepares for a big attendance as the Royal Giants of New York visit to play the local team tomorrow afternoon. Evar Swanson will pitch for Elburn with Kloser of Wisconsin catching. Elburn, coming off a 1 to 0 win over West Chicago, aims to build on recent form after Dundee beat them 11 to 7.

Elburn New York Royal Giants Evar Swanson Kloser University of Wisconsin West Chicago Dundee

John Carr Delegates to Mooseheart Convention

John Carr of DeKalb leaves Sunday for Mooseheart to serve as a delegate from the DeKalb Moose Lodge at this week’s convention. Mooseheart hosts visitors with special features as delegates from across the union gather in Illinois.

John Carr Mooseheart DeKalb Moose Organization Illinois DeKalb Union

Two Autos Collide Lightly at Lincoln Highway Intersection

Two automobiles, including a 1910 Yeam Dodge touring car owned by Clem Latham of Sycamore, met at First Street and Lincoln Highway last night. Both vehicles were moving slowly and sustained no material damage. No serious accident occurred. John Crane, formerly with Yellow Cab, now drives for Checker Cab in the Terry Redmond firm and brings taxi experience to the operation.

Clem Latham Sycamore First Street Lincoln Highway DeKalb Elk Club

Junking Commenced On Chicago Aurora and DeKalb Line

Workmen begin removing the Chicago, Aurora and DeKalb electric line at DeKalb amid prior orders and an injunction. Israel Joseph sublets the junking contract and plans proceed to haul torn materials to Aurora yards while a hearing on compliance with Commerce Commission orders nears.

Israel Joseph Aurora DeKalb End Chicago Aurora &DeKalb Jin DeKalb DeKalb Icor Joseph

Seven year old Mildred Gates dies after pneumonia

Mildred Catherine Gates, seven, died Saturday after a prolonged illness from pneumonia. Born February 15, 1916 in Aurora, she recently moved with her parents Mr and Mrs William Gates to Shabbona Grove area. Survived by her parents three sisters and four brothers. Funeral services were held at Shabbona Grove with burial in Johnson cemetery.

William Gates Mildred Catherine Mildred Aurora Shabbona Grove Johnson Cemetery

Rotarians Enjoy Trip To St Charles Visit

DeKalb Rotary members found their St Charles visit very interesting marking their first time on campus. They departed at 5 30 Thursday evening and arrived in time to see the big class girl on campus. They toured the grounds and shared a fine dinner with school officials as a sizable crowd joined the trip.

St. Charles DeKalb Rotary Club

France and Britain react to liquor seizures at sea

Reports from Paris London and New York describe official protests and possible retaliatory steps over American seizure of liquor on ships flying foreign flags. Premier Poincare favors delaying action until Congress convenes while Premier Baldwin sees no grounds for a formal protest.

United Press Paris France Washington Poincaire United Secongress London England Stanley Baldwin House of Commons United States New York N. Y Renengaria Ambrose West Indies Europe Broadway International Smuggling Combine

Hustling Jim Murray Busy With Travel for Work

J B Murray known as Hustling Jim stays active with frequent business trips. He went to Oregon on Friday then drove to Chicago on Saturday. Yesterday his family in Sycamore headed east while he spent time with them. His solo ventures have built a solid specialty business.

Jim Murray J. B. Murray Jim J. B Oregon Chicago Sycamore Murray

Severe hailstorm devastates farm near Cressy Mason City

Hailstones two to three inches wide struck a rural area near Cressy Mason City Alabama yesterday afternoon. A farm lost about a hundred chickens. The storm's reach was localized. Meanwhile Chicago reports six weekend heat deaths and over 100 prostrations as temperatures stay in the 90s.

Bulletin Vwy United Cressy Mason City Here United Press Chicago

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