This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1925
Page
1
The Chronicle runs a three week campaign offering a Wurlitzer Grand Piano as a prize for new and renewed subscriptions. Women are urged to join as workers with incentives based on counts of OLD and NEW subscriptions and special ballots.
A joint session of Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and Order of Railway Conductors leaders met to press for age-based wage increases. Representing over 200,000 workers, the Westro General Chairmen's Association session failed to reach a decision. Committees were named by both sides to pursue an agreement at future talks.
Washington Nov 4 debt commissions of the United States and Italy held a 90 minute session on funding Italy's 2.1 billion dollar war debt. Subcommittees to meet tonight and tomorrow to arrange terms. A joint session will follow after subcommittee work. Treasury officials would not confirm progress toward a settlement. Italian proposals were discussed.
At noon in Vandergrift Pennsylvania two masked men leapt from a car near the Van t Savings and Trust Company main business district and grabbed James althour a messenger. They escaped with a satchel containing 75000 dollars as he prepared to board a train to Pittsburgh for the bank's weekly deposit.
The city council voted unanimously to formalize Fourth street as a through street as designated by the state. Violations will be prosecuted locally. The session lasted briefly with prayer by Father J A Solon. The council also approved bills and slated bids for water pipe and a new four inch water main on North street.
In London borough of St Pancreas Communist Kaat urji Saklitvala was defeated by a deceased opponent. The dying conservative candidate defeated the other conservative rival after nomination, leaving Saklitvala’s Commons seat unaffected as the vote was local.
In Danville Illinois Vermilion county 150 town guards were sworn in last night to fight bank bandits. The guards are stationed among 22 towns in the county as part of the countywide security effort.
E. E. Crawford declares his candidacy for county treasurer. He pledges to perform duties with the same diligence he has shown as sheriff for the past four years if nominated by the people.
In DeKalb county a county class adoption by Barth City camp No. 4h of the Modern Woodmen is set for tomorrow night. About 13 camps and many candidates will attend, with a parade from seven to eight o'clock. The event, held at the American Steel and Wire Welfare building, includes a speech by Director S. S. Tanner and a reception at the Jarboe building.
Chicago police report James Allen, 17, confessed last night to killing Emma Bacon, a 38 year old nurse at a tuberculosis sanitarium found slain near Dalton October 2. After an hours long grilling he first blamed coworker Louis Palmer, who had an alibi, then confessed when Palmer was not charged.
Bootleggers and brewers flood the country with real beer prompting a major national fight led by Wayne B. Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League. The league foresees a five day federal officials and leaders conference to plan renewed action. Banks in Chicago announce no Thursday closure until summer. barbers surgeons and dentists may also drop Thursday afternoon closings. Linen sale advertised with delivery Friday and Saturday by M. F. Malone Carlson & Benson 2811 & Co 281.
De Kalb voters in districts one two and three select candidates amid a sprawling list of names with addresses and varied vote totals. The report notes district boundaries and includes numerous individuals and street listings as part of the election data.
Residents of this city will journey to Sycamore Sunday for the dedication of the new St. Mary's parochial school. The service will begin at 3 20 o'clock and will be followed by a confirmation event. A large attendance from the city and surrounding community is anticipated.
This week at Secor's and M. F. Malone & Co. shoppers receive two goldfish with every fifty cent Lac-Lax box, framed as a playful promotion. The ad also touts table linen and bedding items available Friday and Saturday at the listed addresses.
The government filed in the Supreme Court a brief seeking title to about $7,000,000 in German owned patents seized during the war and sold by Asian Property Custodian Francis Garvin to the Chemical Foundation Company in which he served as an officer. A Masonic notice invites DeKalb Lodge No. 144 A F and A M to a special meeting Thursday evening November 56 at seven o'clock for third degree conferral with visitors welcome.
Shirley Wing son of a Columbus banker shot and wounded his wife Marjorie Meeker Wing a nationally known poetess and his father in law Claude Meeker before dying in a sudden act. Police say the act occurred during a temporary insanity period after estrangement over his wife’s literary career. Meeker a broker and possible United States senate candidate intervened to protect the daughter as two shots were fired with one missing and another fatal.
Bayard Clark of De Kalb moves from Chronicle Press to Crosley Radio Corporation as field representative for northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. He heads to Chicago and St Louis before joining the national radio show, remaining a De Kalb resident with ties to local business. Harold Cates continues Chronicle Press operations.
In Noblesville Indiana the murder trial of D C Stephenson Earl Kienck and Earl Gentry nears conclusion as prosecutor Remy plans to call witnesses late today or early Thursday The case features medical testimony and blood poisoning as the state argues cause of Madge Oberholtzer s death with final evidence and expert witnesses to follow before the jury
The U S destroyers Lamson and Caughlin at Alexandria were asked by Paul Knabenshue the American consul at Beirut to proceed to Beirut as a precautionary measure, the state department reported. Also mentioned is an annual linen sale by M F Malone & Co at 281.
At a DeKalb County Scout Council meeting at the Elk's club plans were laid for a Monday and Tuesday drive to secure a competent Scout executive to oversee the county movement. Troops exist in three churches with more planned. funds stay in DeKalb County to support local Boy Scout work. Judge William Pond presides as DeKalb Scout Council president.
Police pursue fresh information in the James Sears and Madeline Latimer murder near Kenosha. Leo Chafee, being questioned, allegedly burned his shoes and trousers after the crime. He was arraigned on a statutory charge and the case was continued to November 9.
Last night at the state leze auditorium Raymund Loeh baritone and Miss Ruth Ray violinist gave a recital to a large city audience. The performers, known nationally for their reputations, delivered exceptional numbers praised for the artists’ ability and vocal quality.
A weather forecast indicates rain in Illinois tonight and Thursday with mixed precipitation in the north turning to snow in higher elevations. Forecasters warn of lingering travel impacts and urge cautious planning for winter road conditions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.