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Newspaper

Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1921

Page

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Peggy Hopkins May Settle Out of Court Now

Peggy Harr is Joyce, former Follies beauty, and her millionaire lumberman husband near a court settlement of marital and bi neral difficulties. Reports say Peggy could keep 129 516.52 while Joyce seeks annulment of the marriage set for Tuesday. He has paid Peggy a tenth temporary alimony and $4,500 in fees. Rumors link Peggy to Peter Merillon, banker’s son, if the marriage ends.

United Press Chicago Peggy Harris Joyce Follies Tee Val Pege Slag Pegi Peter Merillon

Rotary Talk by Lewis Wallis Advocates Tax Reform

DeKalb Rotary Club lunch program features Lewis Wallis of Chicago arguing for tax shifts to boost investment. He says local and state taxes burden landholders and waste resources, urging lower taxes on improvements and higher land-value taxation to spur production and curb land speculation.

America DeKalb Rotary Club Lewis Wallis Chicago Odd Fellows Wallis St Joseph Fels Conmission New York London Ntry United States Ional Harding

Notable golfer Kiels found dead at Brae Burn club

In Goston Massachusetts a famed professional golfer Kiel was found hanging in a summer house at Brae Burn country club. Police state ill health may have driven the tragedy as investigators view the incident as a suicide.

Goston Mass Lewis BE Brae Burn Tellier Polic

Wheat Falls to New Low in Chicago Market

Chicago November 3 Wheat fell to 1.31 a bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade. December wheat closed at 99 cents, the first five year low. Millers and brokers watched as price dipped with sentiment pessimistic. Grain king James A. Patten warned further declines amid weak demand and strained European credit.

Chicago Board of Trade United Press Chicago. I James A. Patten Wriners

Leslie Home From Hospital at Rochelle Ron

Leslie of the First National Bank, after a major operation at Lincoln hospital, has been discharged and is home in Rochelle Ron. He is not fully recovered but able to be up and about, with many friends pleased by his return and hoping for a swift return to his usual work at the bank.

Ron. Leslie First National Bank Lincoln Hospital Leslie DeKalb

Leland Train Victims Laid In One Grave

One of the saddest funerals in Leland marked the burial of Mrs Charles Masey and her family victims of a late night auto crash near Beecher crossing. The Moser family members and a two month old baby Dorothy also died, with two men passing later that evening and Saturday morning. A large gathering attended the service officiated by SA Johnson and Rev Abraham of Earlville.

Leland Charles Masey Charles Moses Willis Danielson Dorothy Beecher Moser Crand-Dsuchter Drmielson

Governor decries trial delay in Lake County case

Governor Lon Small condemned delays in a Lake County trial and warned county officials to expedite the record transfer. He said he would compel the county clerk to act if the record is not sent soon, amid tension over the postponement.

Parther Tay Lake Counts Lon Small Peivent Lake County

DeKalb Doctor to Resume Practice

Dr. John H. Riley returns to work after illness and plans to take over his practice Monday. He reports improvement, managed office patients while sick, and expects to travel to treat country and other patients early next week.

Dekalb John H. Riley

Banks Open Thursday Afternoon in DeKalb

DeKalb banks operate on Thursday afternoon due to a holiday at month’s end. Bank staff dedicate time to their own duties. some fans attend, but the day remains chilly and lightly complained about by the crowd.

DeKalb Pawl

Dangerous Curve Ahead In Bus Trip Sparks Tense Talk

A terse remark about a spouse during a business trip surfaces as a warning phrase. The line hints at strain in a marriage and aligns with casual, stressed language from a personal exchange rather than a formal report. No further context is provided in the fragment.

Mrs Bowles Dies After Illness in Stewart

Mrs Mary F Bowles died yesterday at her Stewart home after months of ill health four living children survive including R E Bowles Cresion merchant and William S Bowles Stewart. funeral likely tomorrow in Stewart with relatives from the area planning to attend the rites for the well known woman.

Mary F. Bowles Stewart J. H. Jarboe Smourn Bowles Mr. Jarboe Ramney West Virginia R. E Bowles Cresion Merchant Williams. Bowles Mae Byron St. Paul Margaret Bowles J. H. Jatboe

Lincoln Highway Detour Delays DeKalb to Chicago Route

DeKalb men who toured the Lincoln Highway east yesterday report the DeKalb to Chicago segment remains partly closed due to bridge detour near the Boys home at St Charles. About 200 feet of cement need laying, forcing a detour. Motorists may reach the old Lincoln Highway via Elburn corners but the Elburn street into town is closed and driving through fields is possible but discouraged.

DeKalb Lincoln Chicago St. Charles Elburn Geneva

Mother and four children die in Toledo fire

A mother and her four children three girls and a boy died in a Toledo blaze that gutted the fruit store and apartment of Walt Greenburg early today. The victims were Anna 15 Leah 9 and David 13. No further details on cause or survivors were provided.

Toledo Ohio Walt Greenbarghe den Greenburg Anna David Leah

Officials to Discuss Work at a Session

Prominent members of the state and national probation officers association will address the eighth annual meeting in Thiavis State. Joseph L. Moxs, chief probation officer of Chicago, speaks on Administration. Effie Dean of Rock Island discusses Family Relief. Elsie Waggepseller of Decatur will describe the welfare home. Judge Arthur Port of Burrch explains venue court proceedings. Other speakers include C Catder Monmouth and Judge L G Griffith Pana. The event lasts two days.

Thiavis State Probation Officoers Association Joseph L. Moxs Chicaco Effie Dean Rock Island Elsie Wageepseller Decatur

Charles Wilson Settles in Indiana City After Transfer

Charles Wilson formerly of this city and now working at Anderson steel works reports he has settled in Indiana City. He says DeKalb remains his home but Anderson’s plant on Madison Avenue offers better work. He plans to keep in touch with DeKalb friends and requested the Chronicta to note his move.

Charles Wilson Indiana City Anderson DeKalb DeKaly Aris Avenue Ss

DeKalb Doctor to Undergo Operation in Rochester

Dr. Anderson who traveled to Rochester for an examination at Mayo Brothers hospital is slated for an operation tomorrow morning. Mrs. Anderson left for Minnesota to be with her husband during the procedure. Stoddard’s friends expect hopeful news from him after the operation.

Anderson Rochester Mayo Brothers Hospital

Highway Officials Tour State Roads to Clinton Iowa

Bradt and Clifford Walter chief engineer of the state highway department and MajorUnion of the Cook county highways department visited the cement pavement from here to Clinton Iowa. They found conditions satisfactory though some Iowa roads are incomplete. Quinton has served Cook county highway superintendent fourteen years and the trip was excellent.

Bradt Clifford Walter State Highway Department Major Uinion Department of Highways Cook County Clinton Iowa Quinton

Woman Injured When Auto Hits Buggy in Dark

Mrs. McNeeley remains in city hospital after a buggy ride with her husband was struck by an auto driven by John Loran. The driver said he could not see the horse drawn rig until nearly upon it. He notified police immediately. Mrs. McNeeley suffered a knee bruise but the injuries are not believed serious.

McNeley John Loran Horan McNeeley

Kiwanis Meet Open in Aurora With Over 1000 Delegates

DeKalb Kiwanis members travel to Aurora for a two day Illinois eastern district convention begun Thursday. More than 1,000 delegates from 43 clubs attend with Joliet and DeKalb sending about 100 each. Events include receptions, luncheons, banquets, and a grand ball at the armory with sessions at Moose Hall and city hall venues. Roles include Chicago club president Guy Guernsey aiding the noon meeting and Mayor Charles Greene welcoming attendees.

Kiwanianseft DeKalb Aurora Aurora Beacon-News Kiwanis Clubs Illinois and Eastern Town Joliet Hotel Aurora Moose Hall Armory Building Beacon News Manion Teacue City Hall Evenin Chicago Guy Guernse Chicago Club Seventh Ward Guernsey Hamilton Elui Charles H. Greene Frank J. Knight W. W. Bennett Rockford GW. Kimball Lincoln R. M. Howes Clinton A. M. Meyers Decatur W. H. Platt Kansas City Kansas International Kiwanis Organization W. Parker Parker Central Jesse Black Jr Pekin Waquet

Madalynne Obenchain Collapses in Murder Trial

In United Iresa Los Angeles California on November 3 Madalynne Obenchain accused with Arthur Bureh of murdering J B Kennedy collapsed under strain and is under physician care. Prosecutor action awaited as Bureh's attorney, claiming insanity, prepared for district attorney decision. Weather forecast notes Illinois fair and slightly warmer, light frost.

United Iresa Los Angeles Calif Madalyn Obenchain Arthur Bureh J. B. Kennedy Bureh

Germany unveils new plan for reperations payments

United Press reports Germany outlines a new plan to relieve its reparations payments. State Secretary Karl Bergemann and the German finance minister discussed it with Secretary Mellon, Secretary Hoover, and the State Department. The scheme, to be presented to Benjamin Strong in New York, would require U.S. sanction and aims to bolster the fallen mark and aid the Allies.

United Press Washington, D. C Germany Karl Bergemann Mellon Hoover State Department Benjamin Strong Federal Reserve Bank of New York United States

Camorra Hand Said To Come From Across Sea

New York police linked an Italian Camorra influence to the October 24 $2,000,000 mail truck robbery. Two Italian suspects with prior records, Michael Arbesi and Frank Calabres, were jailed in Jersey City under $5,000 bail each. Police did not specify exact connections to the crime.

United Press New York N. Y Atlantic Jersey City Michael Arbesi Frank Calabres

Four Breweries Seek Permits to Peddle Beer

Four major brewing companies including Joseph Schlitz of Milwaukee, Piel Brothers of New York, Feigenstein of Newark, and Lieberman Brothers of New York seek permits to distribute medicinal beer to drug stores nationwide. Commissioner Haynes considers the applications. approval was anticipated.

United Press Washington, D. C United States Haynes Joseph Schlitz Company Milwaukee Piel Brothers New York Feigenstein Newark N. J Lieberman Brothers

Leifheit Named Chairman of Red Cross Roll Call

Dale Leifheit, former Lincoln Inn proprietor, is named chairman for the upcoming Red Cross Roll Call running November 11 to 24. He says he has time to spare and will ensure everyone he knows responds properly, noting the work should be fairly easy this winter.

Dale Leifheit Lincoln Inn Red Cross O Leifheit

John McHugh and Two Witnesses Kidnapped

Belfast reports John McHugh cabinet nationalist and Fermanagh county council chairman was kidnapped Thursday night for refusing to pay a Sinn Fein levy. Two witnesses who had been subpoenaed to testify in a Sinn Fein case were also abducted.

United Press Belfast Ireland John McHugh Fermanagh Sein Fein Sinn Fein

Truck And Ford Coupe Collide Near Second Street

This morning a truck driven by Peter Christiansen and a Ford coupe driven by Dr H C Schreck collided near Second and Grove streets. The crash was not serious. The truck driver suffered minor bruises while Schreck continued on. Schreck was en route to join Kiwanis in Aurora this afternoon.

Peter Christiansen H.C. Schreck Second Grove Streets Schreck Kiwanis Bunch Aurora

Eastern Newspaper Publisher Dies Today

Dan R. Hannah son of the late Mark Hannah and a wealthy newspaper publisher died today in New York City. Heart trouble is listed as the cause of death.

Vomed Reser New York N. Y Dan R. Hannah Mark Hannah

Bante’s Swiss Milk Chocolates Offered at 49c a Pound Saturday

A rare shipment of Bante’s Swiss Milk Chocolates will be sold at 49 cents per pound this Saturday at Secor’s. The chocolate, fresh from the factory, previously traded at 80 cents before the war and a dollar per pound for four years, now offered at a significant discount for Saturday shoppers.

Bante Secor's

Illinois Miners Back Amid Expanding Strike Situation

Nearly 50 000 coal miners are on strike with hundreds of thousands more discussing a walkout as winter nears. The split between Frank Farrington and John L. Lewis offered hope for averting a nationwide strike while Illinois miners were ordered back to work pending a meeting on injunctions.

Frank Farrington Illinois Coal Miners John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of América Farrington A. B. Anderson United States District Court Indianapolis Indiana Illinois Ohio Hocking Val Ley Kansas Alex Ander Howatt West Virginia Mingo County Oper Ators United Press Springfield Staunton and Girard Anderson State Centralia Cos Logan Obie Starr-Jaycox Coonsville Chicase Cox Trisoix

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Peggy Hopkins Joseph Fels Club Kiels Self Star Theatre Shetter’s Rochelle Dangreroms Mrs. Bowles J. H. Jarboe States Kiwanis Madalynne Ilinois Camorra Leifheit RED Cross Call John M’hugh FAO AD
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