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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1925
Page
1
A vivid page one notice urges readers to push subscriptions to win a Wurlitzer piano as part of a political campaign effort. The piece emphasizes a three week window, weekly targets, and mobilizing both women and men to line up support, promising the prize to top fundraisers and promising substantial campaign impact.
Representatives from churches fraternal and civic groups in the city will meet tomorrow at 2 30 PM at the American Steel Welfare building to discuss uniting annual drives for Near East Relief Salvation Army Boy Scouts Woman's Club charity work and similar efforts into one coordinated chest to raise funds for public needs.
A stray dog tied to a long rope disrupted the Normal Grade School area as two officers escorted it toward the police dog pond yesterday afternoon. The dog, whose owner is unknown, was shot a few minutes after reaching the pond.
Voters gather all nomination blanks by 6 p m November 13 to campaign manager Vivian Ames Waterman. The list includes candidate names from various towns with vote counts and district references, detailing district no AU Territory North of Lame in Mis, and residents across Hinckley DeKalb Sycamore Maple Park and nearby towns with hundreds to thousands in amounts.
The Swedish Baptist ministers state conference closes after a full program with morning, afternoon, and evening services. Rev Victor Norlin and Rev V E Hedburs lead morning and afternoon talks, choral groups perform, and Rev Henry Berglund delivers the closing address. Union meetings unite the Geneva Amore and DeKalb churches.
Four questions of importance to Christians will be discussed tomorrow evening at 7 30 by Rev F W Field of the Baptist church during a new Sunday evening service. Organ recital by Mr Raddatz includes Serenade by Schubert Romant ee by Zitt erbart and War March of the Priests by Mendelssohn.
Mrs Gonterman will sing three selections at the First Lutheran organ recital with Prof Eugene Nordgren offering three numbers. Gonterman performs Thanks Be to Thee The Prayer Perfect and Just for You. Nordgren plays St Cecilia Offertory No 2 Gavotte from Mignon and The Swan.
Sereen Sheik Starts Today to Begin Sui New Yi reports Rudy Valentino sails today bound for Rome to visit his brother and then on to Paris for the divorce from Winifred Hudnut. A newspaper man asks if love remains, Valentino says the question is pride, not love. At First Baptist Church a roast supper is served Wednesday evening for 50 cents with ham mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, rolls, apple sauce, pickles, ice cream, cake and coffee.
In Waukegan Nov M a mother's death by her own action after a family quarrel unfolds Monday as Mrs Clare Harey and her husband Albert Holt defend against murder charges in the Fox Lake case. Clara Harey will testify she witnessed her mother’s erratic threats and that she hid in a closet during the shooting. The state had closed its case after presenting circumstantial evidence. no eyewitness account has emerged.
Menudtudents at College to Have Meeting sponsored by the MCA will banquet at six Monday evening in the study hall. The menu prepared by the domestic science department. All men and faculty attend to boost operation spirit and create interest in forming a college Y organization. short addresses planned by students and faculty.
Slow progress noted in erecting a brick city garage intended to house city vehicles. The roof is nearly finished and steam heat will be installed to keep the structure warm through the coming winter.
A city council action notes stop signs were reinstalled on Youth Street after initial removal. The measure, pushed by residents and opposed by transit advocates, was approved at a later council session amid debate over traffic safety and street control.
Encampment members plan a Monday night session after the subordinate lodge meeting to arrange attending a reception for Frank Lind the grand patriarch of the Encampment of Illinois. Also announces a Christmas Sale by Laties Aid Emmanuel Lutheran Church at Vassar Swiss Hall on Friday November 20 with coffee and cake served.
A fragmentary sports score list shows FINA Rockford vs DeKalb 0 to 5 and Freeport 5 over, W Aurora 6, Princeton 9 over Yale 6, Dartmouth 7 over Chicago 0, Minnesota 3 over Iowa 0, Purdue 7 over Northwestern 0, Wabash 0 over Sintiy, and Wisconsin 7 over Michigan Aggies 0 with scattered entries and unclear context.
Chicago reports that Martin Durkin a fast moving conman is believed hiding near Chicago. Police found items including Durkin’s smoking and a farewell note, while a chauffeur identified Hattie Galow as the fleeing woman. Galow is Durkin’s cousin and investigators suspect a staged suicide hoax.
Fred Cheetham of Ijaish avenue, an Illinois Power employee, had his arm broken in two places Thursday while unloading a dump car. A fellow worker pulled a lever to reverse the car, trapping Cheetham’s arm in the wheel and causing the injury. He is resting and expected to be confined to his home for several days as his condition improves.
New Haven. A writ of habeas corpus ordering Warden Scott to produce Gerald Chapman in federal court at Hartford on November 25 will be signed Monday by General Judge Eavin PF. Thomas after counsel for Chapman appeared. Chapman’s lawyers argue the writ makes him a federal prisoner and he must serve his 25 year sentence in Atlanta for mail robbery before Connecticut can enforce execution for the New Britain policeman murder.
Vote 8 to 1 as Teneurs Melion and Finance Minister Volpi sign at the United States treasury an Italian debt agreement. Italy will pay 2407,000,000 over 62 years to reimburse a war loan of 1,647,000,000. Coolidge to counter sign later before final ratification. Congress and Italian authorities must approve for effect.
Dr. J. A. Badgley of the University of Chicago attended homecoming exercises in Chicago connected with the Chicago Dartmouth game. The upcoming contest is billed as one of the most important in the Middle West.
The First Lutheran church Boy Scouts plan a meeting Monday night at 7:00, continuing winter program work. The troop, teens in the movement, draws growing interest from youths and Scout officials. Also note: Ryan's Romping Rollicking Rovers dance at Odd Fellows Hall Saturday night.
Noblesville Ind Nov 14 The case of D C Stephenson ousted Klan dragon and his henchmen Earl Klenck and Earl Gentry was placed in the hands of Hamilton county jurors before noon. The state closed with a demand for the three men’s execution for Madge Oberholtzer’s death from bichloride poisoning after the alleged attack. Jury to weigh if Oberholtzer joined the party willingly or died from a poison act of her own. Defense argues death by action of her own weapon. state claims first degree murder due to injuries from the assault.
Rotarians entertained their wives at a 6:30 p.m. four course dinner in the Innovation Sun room. Nearly 100 percent attendance marked the ladies night event with J. Davidson of Illinois Wesleyan delivering an optimistic talk on Will Our Democracy Last. Community singing led by Postmaster Olsen added to the evening as two new members were elected.
Dr. W. J. Suaus of Boardman Building offices will leave Sunday for St. Louis to testify as a witness in a personal damage suit arising from injuries to a St. Louis resident. Dr. Shank, the attending surgeon, will also be absent early in the week to testify on the extent of the injuries.
Robbers cracked the safe of the University of Wisconsin athletic department in Madison early today and stole 72000 in cash and checks from Friday ticket sales for the Wisconsin Michigan State football game. The heist was discovered at 9 am when George, business manager of the athletics department, opened the offices.
Seven miners buried 200 feet underground at a Missouri mine tunnelled through rock barrier to freedom shortly before midnight. Entombed since early morning, they were unharmed after the escape from the Daxtight mine stor.
An earthquake of sufficient intensity to shake houses and knock dishes from shelves was felt in Willimantic and surrounding areas. Tremors lasted several minutes and were reported across a wide section of the Connecticut River valley.
Zach Chandler's Orchestra performs at Brewer's Opera House in Shabbona on Monday November 16 1925 with admission around 290 cents.
Washington dispatch reports a sweeping inquiry into Mrs. Margaret Lansdowne's accusations against Capt. Paul Foley of the Shenandoah inquiry court. Subpoenas go to prominent figures tied to the case as Foley resigns as judge advocate to defend himself. Major Henry Leonard named to succeed Foley. Foley to testify Monday.
London reports official abandonment of hope for the 60 men trapped in the monitor submarine M-1 beyond Starts Point. Admiralty messengers informed next of kin that the disappearance leaves no doubt the crew perished, while uncertainty remains if a found object matches the M-1. The coast graveyard near Devon is littered with wrecks from war, with depths around forty fathoms.
Appeals to the United States Supreme Court will be perfected by Congressman John Langley of Chicago and Milton Lipschultz of Philadelphia after the federal appeals court affirmed a Covington Ky verdict. They were found guilty of conspiracy to illegally withdraw 1 400 cases of bonded liquor from the Anderson Company, Lawrenceburg Ky, and sentenced to two years in Atlanta penitentiary with $10 000 fines.
Ghpis ulapodis was arrested Thursday afternoon by police on charges from Mrs. Kata podis who said he was abusive. He was released on bond and will be brought before the county court Monday. The Katapodis marital life has been troubled, with police previously responding to disturbances. Katapodis is accused of striking his wife several times.
Neighbors found Mrs Caroline Anderson unconscious at her home near South First and Gurler streets around 8 45 last evening. She died soon after 9 at Glidden hospital. Born January 4 1854 in Mielly Sweden she had lived in the city over 30 years. She leaves two sisters in Chicago and one in California. Funeral plans await word from the California sister.
State police search for Alice M. Corbett of Utica New York a 21 year old junior at the college who vanished after leaving a farewell note. Her friend Jean M. Robeson of Elizabethtown North Carolina was found dead in her dorm room from accidental gas asphyxiation per a medical examiner.
Bismarck November 14 Gerald Nye Coopertown North Dakota publisher was named by Governor Sorlie to fill the vacancy in the United States Senate created by the death of Senator F Ladd. The appointment lasts until a special election next June and is tied to the primary. Nye is a non partisan.
Leona and Orville Hecht, children of Mr and Mrs William Hecht of Jenoa, are latterly at Glid Jen hospital for tonsillectomy this morning. Their mother, also a patient at the sanatorium on Sycamore Road, is noted in the facility.
Mrs Nelson of 1220 Pleasant Street was taken to St Marys Hospital yesterday afternoon for treatment. Reports today say she is improving. Also in town an advertisement seeks a night worker for Bell's Restaurant at 156 East Lincoln Highway.
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