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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
1
Citizens protest a contractor’s delays in completing a city bridge between Maple Park and Cortland. The torn out old span lacks a temporary replacement, forcing detours and crippling eastward travel. Neighbors urge officials to intervene or replace the contractor to restore roads and traffic flow.
One of delegates from Oregon to the national convention may be a woman. The third district Multnomah county Portland will send two delegates. The popularity of Mrs F C hup and the male-dominated field leads local voters to predict she will be chosen as one of the two delegates.
The Swedish Mission church will hold its fall conference in DeKalb after the upcoming annual gathering in Ord this week. Delegates from many cities are expected, with 5 to 18 delegates per city, and the event aims to unite churches to discuss matters of mutual interest. The general commission will be hosted in Moline in August, drawing representation from all states.
The Genoa Opera House hosts a program titled Male and Female with showings tonight at 8:15 and tomorrow at 3:00 and 8:15 plus special music. Jernberg's orchestra performs Once More. Classified ads note two six room cottages for sale on Pleasant Street and Maplewood Ave with gas electric heat. Talbot's Insurance LP 133 lists help wanted for light machine work and assembly with multiple girl placements at Kohler Die and Specialty Co 136.
A large crowd gathered at the Armory for an Americanization program promoting assimilation of foreign-born residents and naturalization efforts. Reports from Washington and El Paso indicate Carranza allies face defections and major Mexican cities, including Torreon, see rebels advancing toward Mexico City.
James Bodda of De Kalb, who abandoned his wife with two young children, will be brought back to this country on a fugitive warrant. States Attorney Smith arranged the capture. Bodda was tracked to Cadillac Michigan. Sheriff Decker departed early Tuesday to extradite the prisoner. Weather note reports limited temperature change in Illinois tonight and Thursday.
Music lovers in Springfield expect the Illinois State Music Teachers Association to hold its annual convention May 11 to 14. Nearly 1500 delegates and visitors will attend with a large chorus and talks on musical topics by state and national officers.
DeKalb Public is urged to see Cecil B DeMille nine reel photoplay Male and Female at the Armory Theatre tonight at 8 15 and tomorrow at 2 30 and 8 18. It stars Meighan with Raymond Hetton Theodore Roberts Lila Ley and Tully Marshall. an augmented orchestra will perform. Matinees are 2 30, evening shows 8 15, admission 9¢ for matinees and 28¢ for children. evenings 10¢ adults and 28¢ children including tax. Glenn W Reynolds Manager.
Carrie L. Jackson of Sycamore files for divorce from Herbert Jackson claiming marriage began December 25 1902 in Chicago and ended September 1 1914 with desertion and a daughter. Stella Vevon of Sycamore seeks divorce from Nicholas Vevon alleging abuse starting April 1918 and separation March 2 1919 with threats and beating.
President signs Fuller's pension bill expanding monthly aid to Civil War veterans and widows. Veterans with basic needs receive 50 dollars, or 72 with personal care. maimed soldiers may get up to 320 monthly. Widows' pensions rise from 25 to 30 dollars. Law covers Mexican and later wars as well. Senate vote unanimous.
One Sawyers is excavating the foundation as work on a new building begins. The site will be rushed at top speed because the present lawyers’ chambers are too small. Knights of Columbus announce a dance at the K of C Hall on Friday May 7 with Chandler’s Orchestra. Tickets 80c including war tax. Committe: GEO Masterson, Earl Stewart, J. E. Henaughan.
Hollies Phish suggests rehabilitating DeKalb's old horse sale day as a monthly event on the third Friday to revive traffic in Traders Alley now renamed Gasoline Alley. The idea envisions advertising a market for horses and used cars, turning the city into a center for trades with garages urged to consider the plan.
The constitutional convention voted to leave the problem of caring for Illinois dependent children to the general assembly. Delegates gathered signatures for a pledge to attend Friday sessions as the body shifted to afternoon meetings and a nine o’clock session tomorrow.
Washington May 5 Governor W P Harding of the Federal Reserve Board says liberty bonds fell in value as holders became spend thrifts after the armistice and used their bonds like money in a letter to Senator Owen.
A squadron of United States destroyers is ordered to Key West for readiness to protect Americans in Mexico amid revolutionary tensions. Captain A B Long heads the squadron and will act as commander. The move accompanies Secretary Daniels statements and follows New York departure of the destroyer group. Senator Knox opens Senate debate seeking peace and repeal of war powers. The President’s position is challenged as the debate questions the war status and executive powers.
The May meeting shows the new council sworn in with Alderman Charles Moorehead among the newcomers. Actions include abolishing the public engineer in favor of a commissioner of public works and approving funds for beautifying city parks, with ongoing discussion of a hospital bond issue and hospital zone restoration.
Major General Leonard Wood indicated he would not choose between Col William C Proctor and Frank Hitchcock over control of his campaign organizations. He said both would continue to operate in their current roles as the dispute continued.
Film notes announce Ethel Clayton appears in the 13th Commandment showing tonight at Princes. Want ads mention lost items and hints for readers seeking matches or clues.
Fredericton reports a bill in the province's legislature to study using the Peticodiac River tidal bore for hydro electric energy. The Bay of Fundy tides push a fast rising wall of water upstream, with research funding sought to explore potential power generation.
Mrs. W. M. Simon became suddenly ill during the Americanization meeting at the armory last night. A doctor treated her and she was taken home on Grove Street. Her condition is much improved this morning, though she will remain at home for several days.
Principal leaders in the general strike of railway dock and coal mine workers were due in court today. The government reportedly issued more than 740 warrants as the authorities prepared for arrests across Paris France on May 5 1936.
Herbert Carlson of Chicago arrives in DeKalb to spend several days with local friends and relatives. He remains notably scarred from Palm Sunday injuries but walks with a cane and intends to visit DeKalb again with Mrs Carlson.
The notice lists Democratic delegates and county officers. Delegates chosen include C. W. Faltz, Wm Murphy of Sycamore, Geo Moraba of Sandwich, M. J. Henauzhan of De Kalb, and John Quinn of Milan with Dow Faltz as chairman Jas N Finnegan as secretary and John E Quinn as treasurer.
The Chronicle reports that Anderson Brothers, longtime leading clothiers, have sold their entire business to Kraft Clothing Company of Evanston. The deal is effective immediately with few details available, and more information is expected tomorrow.
Central Illinois American Legion members will meet in Peoria on Sunday May 16 to hear national commander Franklin D Olier and Col Milton Foreman of Chicago speak on The American Legion and its Policies. The Great Lakes naval station band will perform. Officials anticipate 5000 or more attendees from posts across the region.
May Allison headlines The Walk-Offs a Screen Classics production at Star Theatre in a two day run. Joseph Kilgour and John Holden contribute strong support with Herbert Blache directing and Maxwell Karger overseeing Screen Classics policy of fewer and better pictures. Showtimes are 7:30 and 9:00 with matinee at 2:00 tomorrow. Adults 30c, children 20c plus war tax.
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