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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1925
Page
1
Campaign urges young ladies to recruit new and old one year subscriptions during November 9–14 for two pearl strings, with extra rewards including six month and multi year plans. Subscriptions count toward the grand Nash sedan prize and a Wurlitzer Grand Piano, driving community participation and home upgrades.
Andrews, head of liquor enforcement, urged the nation at a prohibition meeting to intensify federal action against violations. He argued federal duties include eliminating supply channels and stopping cross border traffic as the Anti Saloon League and WCTU pressed for a firmer public mood in support of prohibition.
The Baptist church invites all to the Sunday night organ numbers with pieces such as Flyin g of Nites, Shep herds Pipes and Grand Choeur. Mr Raddatz is praised for past efforts and his numbers tomorrow night should attract interest.
The Swedish Baptist church reports Rally Day for Sunday School will be at 10:00 AM in the morning due to a notice error. The Sycamore Sunday school has been invited and organizers aim for a lively session.
Premier Painleve, amid a fragile political scene, secured his new cabinet’s approval of a financial proposal intended to pull France from its monetary troubles. A fragment mentions stamped foods and ads for Christmas gifts at The Elsa Gift Shop.
Mayor J B Lindstrom announces next week a campaign to enforce stop signs on through streets including Lincoln Highway from Normal Road east to the city limits. Police will warn drivers. arrests may follow repeated violations to improve pedestrian safety and prevent accidents at Fourth Street and other intersections.
Announcement demands all nomination blanks and ballots returned by 6 p m on November 6. District 2 covers DeKalb area with candidates Milly Jacobson Gladys Hurd Ethel Kelley Mrs Arthur Evans Louise Hunto Lois Morsvh Mrs I Sanderson Faye tiyrd Ruth Giltner Mrs H Davis Mae Liosd Ann Méshuek Mary Donnelly and others listed across Shabbona Hinckley Malta Cortland Waterman DeKalb Creston.
Police report notes two accidents early today at Seventh and Lincoln Highway and at Fourth and Franklin Street. A child sustained minor injuries in the first crash when a eastbound car and a northbound car collided. the second crash caused minor vehicle damage with no injuries.
Francis G. Blair state superintendent of schools will speak at DeKalb High School Tuesday evening for Tarent Teachers association. The event is described as an all important session in the high school Parents association and organizers seek a large turnout from residents and members alike.
In Littleton Colorado prosecutors face pressure amid the murder trial of Dr Harold K Blazer charged with killing his imbecile daughter Hazel Years old. Louis Mowry signals possible removal of District Attorney Joel Stone while defense contends Stone prejudiced public opinion. Witnesses including Dr Hugh Aldridge testified that the girl may have been insane when chloroform was given as mercy.
President is pleased with the quick agreement on drastic reduction in federal tax law as Ways and Means revises the bill. Rep. John Q. Tilson reports the White House sentiment from Washington.
The readable lines list quarter by quarter scores for multiple college teams including Northwestern, Notre Dame, Penn State, Cornell, Ohio State, Indiana, Minnesota, Butler, Wisconsin, DeKalb Heavies, Freeport, Nebraska, Drake. It shows second and first quarter results with several 0s and scattered points, indicating partial game summaries from a larger sports page.
Fire Marshal M. H. McEvoy reports that ten police boxes have been installed in the city with wire running, and the switchboard is nearly ready. The remaining equipment is delayed, with a new date expected early in May.
Members of the Woman's Club of DeKalb were on the streets today with tags and money boxes for the annual fundraising drive to support the club’s philanthropic department. The city is urged to contribute as taggers plan to be out tonight to collect donations for the cause.
Cotton Avenue resident Mrs Hetchler is seriously ill. The attending physician expects improvement within a few days as family members remain alarmed but hopeful. The note appears alongside an ad for children's stamp dresses at The Exchange, sizes 8 to 14 years.
The first annual corn show runs November 23 to 28 at the Buckaloo Ripit Burroughs store. Prizes total 250 dollars for best yellow and white corn with additional awards for high school judging teams. William Webb of Joliet to judge on utility basis. Germination tests by the farm bureau. Rules stress honesty, no kernel doctoring, no frozen germs, and cylindrical ears with even rows.
Washington November 7 Negotiations on the 2 138 000 000 Italian debt reached a critical stage as Italian and American commissions recessed until Monday afternoon The move allows time for Italian cabinet assent and U S advisers to study proposals The talks were described as significant though officials denied an imminent deadlock or breach
American Legion members will attend a 10 30 morning service at First Lutheran church with Rev E W Magnusson delivering a sermon for the men of the war. Invitations were mailed to all legion members and a large crowd is expected. Attendees will meet at City Hall at ten and march to the church.
Rep. Frank R. Reid examined thirteen of seventy four witness subpoenas in the Col. William Mitchell court martial. Prominent among those questioned was Mrs. Zachary Lansdowne widow of the Shenandoah commander. The interview with Reid and a stenographer lasted about an hour amid conference results.
Noblesville Indiana November seventh 1927 Judge Sparks threatened to clear the courtroom after anti Stephenson demonstrations as D C Stephenson Earl Klenck and Earl Gentry stand trial for the death of Madge Oberholtzer Spectators loudly cheered during the exam of Dr Valiere Ahlstock defense witness Ralph Kane Assistant prosecutor. The judge also warned Ephluman chief defense attorney and Kane to stay out of the case amid wrangling while the state questioned Aristock a Columbus dentist about Ku Klux Klan affiliation and drunkenness.
Washington reports both parties in the House moving toward a nearly finished federal tax revision. The Ways and Means Committee drafts the measure, proposing to repeal the income tax publicity provision, cut surtaxes, raise exemptions, halve estate taxes with 80 percent of the federal tax kept by states, and preserve capital stock and corporate taxes. Green and Garner express strong support.
DeKalb residents must register at the city clerk’s office to have ashes hauled and pay one dollar. Registrants will receive ash removal service until November 1 next year. A few complaints cite high taxes, but officials find DeKalb’s rates not unusually high compared with other cities.
Mayor Lindstrom aimed to have two traffic control posts running tonight but morning weather halted box installation. Wires were laid yesterday to center street while the Seventh and First street signals were planned for completion soon. City officials will review the project on approval of the committee and council members.
Local holders of United States Steel common stock saw a spectacular rise on the New York Stock Exchange. Steel common jumped over five points to 148, the highest on record, with more than 200,000 shares traded yesterday as the market boomed.
Terra Komadina, a city youth with a history of police trouble, is due in Sycamore court Monday morning for a hearing. He has been linked to damaging mischief, and officers report their patience has worn thin.
Ryan's Rollicking Romp ing Rovers perform Saturday night at the I C C F Hall for a dance. The program features lively music and dancing in a midweek event.
City leaders set a Monday drive to raise 2000 for Boy Scout work with DeKalb’s share at 1500 and the goal to complete in one day. Troops already active in churches include First Congregational First Lutheran and First Methodist with plans to organize at First Baptist and St Marys Catholic.
Trial of farmer John Cominsky for the murder of Mrs. Marie McKee proceeds with a Saturday session. Defense stresses finger nail marks on the victim from the assailant in the Fulton telephone exchange. Cominsky testified for hours while his alleged nail condition and movements are examined to challenge the state’s circumstantial case. Coroner Frye weakens the prosecution by noting the scratches were not fresh the morning of the crime.
Souit Ste. Marie Michigan reports a wooden barge J. L. Crane with 4 crew members and a woman cook missing after breaking loose from the steamer Hietler in a heavy storm. Captain Leod of the Widener saw an overturned yaw like the Crane and fears it wrecked near Christ Point rocks.
Scouts from the First Lutheran church will meet Monday night at the church. The troop is growing as younger boys show interest in the work under Arthur Fairlind.
Rain tonight turning to snow with a cold wave and strong shifting winds. Sunday will be fair but much colder with continued gusty conditions across the state.
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