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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1925
Page
1
In DeKalb the Hospital Benefit club, an all female volunteer group, prepares a tag day to raise funds for the city hospital. Members work on South First Street assembling needed items, supporting facilities from an x ray room to an office, relying on donations from residents.
A Fathers and Sons banquet at the high school brought fathers and sons together with the agricultural club. Over 120 guests were served a three course meal by the domestic science department. John Rolfe toasted, A. G. Kennedy spoke on the aim of agriculture in schools, and J E Hill urged club work. A one act play “Robbing the Soil” closed the evening with a court trial scene.
A 470 ton steamship the Toyo Maru was wrecked near Sasebo Japan during a fierce storm. About 100 persons are feared dead as three destroyers search the wreck for survivors amid continuing bad weather.
May 8 reports show the League of Nations arms traffic conference debating the American proposal to curb international traffic in poisonous gases. Baron Mastada of Japan said Japan’s stance had already been stated in the Washington convention ratification and praised the American approach to arms traffic.
Rev. D A McGregor of Glen Ellyn’s St Mark’s Episcopal Church advocates using display ads in secular press to reach ordinary men. He describes stages of church publicity, stresses understanding spiritual needs, and notes successful lay-written articles boosting community interest without compromising dignity.
Excavation has begun on a brick two story addition on Lincoln Highway between Fifth and Senth streets. William M. Simon, owner, expects occupancy by September first, linking to two Boston Store locations. The 27 by 70 foot building will house ladies ready to wear and dry goods on the second floor, with the first floor for dry goods and a basement storage that may become a sales area.
Mrs Julie D Shepherd, charged as an accessory to the alleged murder of Emma McClintock and her son Billy, was released on bond of 25000 dollars. She appeared before Judge Hopkins for bail and arraignment, but filed her bond late yesterday with no opposition from the state attorney.
London May 8 The Royal Food Commission chaired by Sir Auckland Geddes urged a government food council to oversee staple trades and intervene for consumers when prices rise unreasonably. The commission conducted a winter inquiry into domestic and internal food situations.
Far Away message urges timely orders for Mother's Day flowers to reach mom on May 10. The Flowers Store advises placing orders early by phone 628 to ensure delivery.
A Chronicle strip titled Eating Up the Road Like a Steam Shovel features the Boarding House Gang trying to pan off a "real" automobile. Bus asks the driver if the back axle is still on while a back-seat gab artist taunts about speed as a cyclist passes.
A Chicago Tribune tour of federal jail facilities highlights DeKalb County jail at Sycamore as the most attractive and humane. Sheriff E. E. Crawford, a former Genoa chief of police, combines stern discipline with gentleness. The two-floor cellhouse includes a padded cell and a roomy exercise area, with lace curtains cited as a unique decorative touch.
An offer for a real paint cleaner suitable for cleaning painted or enamelized walls, woodwork, floors and varnished surfaces. Special three pack at 25 cents. Located at Gossmann's East End Drug Store, 130.
Springfield May 9 The Wets plan a major fight next week as Rep Thomas O Grady seeks to repeal the Illinois search and seizure and prohibition acts while the Senate passes a prohibition director bill and the House may reject it Voters favor the director measure and will consider Mrs Lottien O Neil s eight hour bill next Tuesday Gasoline tax amendments by Senator Cuthbertson of Bunker Hill are on second reading next Tuesday Hearings on taxing certain industrial establishments in Cook County are scheduled tomorrow
By United Dress New York May 8 Mrs Helen Auguste Diesser Volk faces charges of mistreating children in her infant home. One baby inmate died in hospital after a police visit found the neglected child. A nurse said twelve babies died there and baby substitution is alleged.
Clifton N J May 8 Officials warn the crisis will reach its peak within 48 hours in the dry navy starvation or surrender campaign against rum row. Unable to penetrate the 100 mile blockade the government maintains since Tuesday and with water and food running out the rum fleet is believed likely to give up.
Nice straight two year old apple trees twelve Reading varieties available in summer fall and winter harvests. Price one dollar each. Call Custers Gardens at phone 996 134.
Partly overcast in the northeast region with likely showers in the west and south tonight or Saturday. Temperatures show little change through the period.
Francis G. Blair urges all school superintendents to honor the dead in the annual Memorial and Peace Tag. He notes the tornado victims from southern Illinois died like soldiers and calls on every school to pay tribute this Memorial Day, framing education as training camps for liberty.
Leon Trotzky arrived in Moscow after three months at a health resort to attend the all Russian soviet congress opening its most important session since 1921. With M Kalinin presiding, the congress elected Rykoff Gregory Zinovieff Kaminoff Stalin and Krupskaya to the presidium. The government report was postponed until next week. Commissar Semashko described the growth of health organizations in villages.
United States navy ships sail from Honolulu toward Lahaina for three weeks of minor maneuvers. The fleet drills in different battle lines en route for torpedo practice and forced firing. Reassembly at Honolulu planned around May 27.
Officers of Chapter No 52 R A M announce a gathering this evening where past high priests will confer degree work. It marks the first time this chapter honors such a privilege. A lunch and smoker will follow the session which begins promptly at 7 30.
George Mead and Ray Tarrell were sentenced to life imprisonment in Joliet prison for the July 18, 1924 murder of Policeman Frank McGlynn during a payroll hold up at a cement company. They pleaded guilty a week earlier and the sentence was pronounced by Judge Thomas Lynch.
Chicago report states Jack Raymond, indicted by the grand jury, will be arraigned next week on charges of murdering his wife Violet Raymond and her brother Raymond Baker at their home two weeks ago. The suspect had recently been estranged from his wife.
DeKalb Auto Paint Shop at 4th and Locust Streets named exclusive Duco representatives for DeKalb County. Fannie May Candies offered for Mother’s Day. items packed for shipment at no extra charge.
Announcement states Cantons of the Patriarchs Militant First Brigade will hold a two day field day in DeKalb June 27 and 28 involving 800 to 400 members. Brig. Gen. C W Berger and staff discussed plans for parades drills and public displays at Annie's Woods and the state teachers college athletic field. The event includes church services Sunday and camping or lodging arrangements.
The Flower Store at 311 EB Lincoln Way invites customers to plan ahead for Mother's Day on May 10. A wide selection of flower gifts is offered with a suggestion to place orders early to ensure delivery.
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