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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1925
Page
1
A campaign appeal urges a breakthrough next Saturday with direct outreach at the campaign office. It stresses securing subscriptions, pressing for ad payments, and converting supporters into longer term orders. It urges collecting future start dates for Chron icle deliveries and leveraging friend interest for extended support.
A dense, period-voice appeal urges women to enter a campaign offering notable prizes including a sedan and a piano. It pressures swift action, with nomination blanks to be released soon and offices open evenings for campaign workers. The piece also notes a lecture by Peears G. Petr on heredity and environment to parents and teachers at the city high school.
Voter notice lists nomination blanks and ballots to be returned by 6 p.m. November 10. It names candidates and various vote totals or amounts associated with DeKalb and nearby towns, including Sycamore, Cortland, Malta, Clare, Shabbona, Genoa, Kirkland, and Esmond, with numerous placeholders and figures for each name.
Seven years after the Armistice news hit DeKalb the city marks Armistice Day with street flats, school programs, and a Legion Auxiliary banquet. At 11 a.m. bells tolled and two minutes of silence honored fallen soldiers as students and residents reflected on the Great Conflict and its survivors.
Chicago paid tribute to its world war dead at 11 a m with a citywide halt in transit. Army buglers sounded Taps. Soldier’s Field at the Luge stadium in Grant Park hosted solemn ceremonies. A separate notice announces St Marys Parish DeKalb event on Friday Nov 13 1925 with talks on agricultural issues and free music.
A nostalgic essay recalls Lloyd George Clemenceau and Foch once shaping Allied World War efforts. It notes Wilson’s death and their fading influence as Britain shifts, with George’s party in minority and Clemenceau retired. The piece hints that republics grow ungrateful and traces fate across nations, continuing on Page 7.
Mrs Milo Whittaker of Garden Place was seriously injured yesterday when her hand was caught in an electric wringer while feeding clothes in the basement. Doctors report bones in her hand were broken and the fingers crushed as garments pulled her hand between the rollers before she could remove it.
Funeral services for Mrs Charles Bannister were held today at the home of Mrs John Gabrielson on South Pourtiv street. Rev KE Magnusson of the First Lutheran church conducted the rites and burial followed at Fairview cemetery. The bereaved husband and two grandchildren are among those mourning her passing. Mrs Bimendorf announces relocation of beauty parlor to 2278 Sixth St after November 11.
A Merchants Luncheon and Meeting will be held at the Innovation at 12 15 Thursday November 12. Every merchant in DeKalb is urged to attend.
Walter Hammett returns from a motor tour with companions Parmament Latimer and Peterson visiting the world's largest gold mine at Lead, South Dakota. They traveled through Nebraska, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming and North Dakota, saw wildlife, and met an old Indian chief who spoke of Custard's battle. A 1,250 horsepower hoist engine powers the mine tour.
In Little Italy Chicago a feud over control of illicit networks escalates after the shooting death of Sam Amatuna, heir to the Merlo faction throne. Rival groups back Amatuna’s rivals as the power struggle for the Italian quarter intensifies.
Washington, Nov 11 The tax measure nearly completed would shave 308 million dollars or more from the yearly revenue, a maximum extent the government can endure in reducing income for many years. Chairman Greene of the Ways and Means committee said taxes will stand even with a small surplus for years and that business expansion could yield a treasury surplus of perhaps 30 million by 1928.
A playful sale note claims the shop has goldfish and crystal globes for buyers of a box of Seecor's Laxative Lac-Lax candy. The quirky offer promises two niece gold fishes and a crystal glass globe with purchase, inviting customer curiosity and humor.
Chicago trial for John Scalisi and Albert Anselmi of the Genna gang nears closing as prosecutors seek the death penalty for the murder of two officers Harold Olson and Charles Walsh during a six month old clash. Genna was killed in the firefight. Local ads note a bake sale and music lessons offer at Deck's Academy of Music and 288 Drug Store on Saturday November 14.
Word arrived late today of the death of Mrs. N D Gilbert of Locust Street widow of Prof N D Gilbert whose death occurred last August. The passing came shortly before two oclock this afternoon following a long illness. The obituary will be published tomorrow signals the sad news shocked many friends who had visited during her illness.
Littleton Colorado November 11. The trial of Dr Harold Blazer a country physician accused of poisoning his imbecilic daughter Hazel to end her suffering nears end. Attorneys debate insanity as a defense while prosecutors argue guilt. Jury to hear closing arguments and receive legal instructions from Judge Samuel Johnson before verdict options.
Nov 11. John Cominsky, an unmarried farmer from Cottonwood district near Fulton, must stand trial again for the murder of his former sweetheart Marie L. McKee, Fulton widow. The prior jury was discharged after 24 hours of deliberation with four for conviction and eight for acquittal.
Washington November 11 Major Gerald Brandt general staff officer testified in Mitchell court martial detailing Army Navy and White House involvement. He reported a 1924 Hawaiian defense report was withheld then forwarded with a note dismissing its author. Brandt described Hawaii maneuvers as 50 percent effective and said Pearl Harbor defenses could be captured. The defense argued for Mitchell's right to present witnesses including Brant who claimed the note on the 1924 report derogated Mitchell.
A confession from James Herbert clears up most road house robberies in the past year. Police say he names several local youths aged 19 to 25. all but two have been arrested. Edward Hansen of Chicago was killed in a hold up, and several suspects have admitted involvement in that crime.
DeKalb hosts a hard time party and dance on Thursday night November 12 at the K of C Hall. Euchre and Five Hundred begin at 8 with prizes for winners, dancing 9 30 to 12 30 to Peerless Orchestra. Costumes encouraged with prizes for best ladies and gents.
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