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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1925
Page
1
Farmers clash with dairy conditions amid protests as weekly subscriptions highlight support. Grand piano prize closes Saturday as workers rally to win votes. nominations end soon with voter engagement rising. unclear notes indicate vote reductions after weekend.
Motivational appeal for a subscription contest offering prizes. Readers are urged to recruit sponsors, with terms for six months, one year, two year, and three year plans. The Grand Prize is a sedan and a piano for top voters, with emphasis on counting votes per subscription to maximize chance of winning.
Col Frank L. Smith announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for United States senator. He aims to serve the middle west and Illinois with a square deal, oppose the world court, push tax cuts, debt settlements with foreign nations, conscription of wealth in war, a protective tariff, and aid for farmers while resisting federal overreach.
In Waukegan on TV and Nov 18 1 Fr Arthur Holt and Albert Harey face trial for the murder of Mrs Lillie Holt and are scheduled to testify in their own defense today Clara Marey wife of Albert and co defendant testified yesterday to identify her mother handwriting and will resume testimony after the Holt and Harey take the stand.
Ten ships sought shelter in Miami harbor as a 60 mile gale pounded offshore. Among the liners forced to ride it out was the George Washington carrying 265 passengers from New York aboard.
A fragmented page lists numerous candidate names and monetary figures tied to a local campaign. It includes Dew Deku la Koski style names and several town districts, with totals like 77100 and 680900 intermingled with regard to districts and polling areas.
Readable entries show multiple residents listed with parcel values across DeKalb Maple Park Cortland Sycamore Kirkland and Sycamore prefixes. Values range around 600 000 to 700 000 with several R-1 designations and several names including Margaret Harter Helen Cronland Dorothy Slade Eleanor Johnson and Frances Henigan. This appears to be a district property assessment or tax listing.
A benefit play The Touchdown produced by Mrs L E Warner for the American Legion post will feature an experienced local cast. The event targets the high school auditorium next week with actors including Grant Havety and George Holman in football roles, a stage-proven ensemble, and musical interludes by the high school orchestra under Miss Winifred Smith.
Chris Katapodis was released from county custody in Sycamore Court after paying a 10 dollar fine and costs for violating prohibition laws. He returned to Dekallat Jones and resumed business today, barring the cider site previously filled by the sheriff.
Mayor J L Lindstrom and Commissioner of Public Works HH Goolison depart for Decatur by auto to attend the Illinois Municipal League session. The convention gathers mayors and city officials from across the state to discuss pressing municipal matters.
State Division of Highways announced all bids for sections of Route 18 in DeKalb and LaSalle counties were rejected. The notice lists a 1925 Chevrolet Touring car item and a children’s dress sale at Elsa Gift Shop, with prices and contact details.
Washington reports a Senate resolution seeks a full investigation into Mrs. Margaret Lansdowne and Col. William Mitchell charges amid a navy department disaster inquiry. The court weighs accusations that Cap. Foley censored a statement and twisted facts.
Emir Arslan, a Druse delegate to the League of Nations, says Syria Druses want the French to withdraw, in an exclusive United Press interview from Berlin dated November 18. The piece notes ongoing friction as Druses rebel against French rule.
At a meeting of the Forty and Eight society of the American Legion held at the Vassar Swiss club rooms in Sycamore last evening officers were installed for the coming year. The event included a chicken banquet at the Bell restaurant. Officers named include Chet Ide Gare Henry Seix Chet De Train Guy W. Morrun and others from DeKalb Sycamore and nearby.
Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline Anderson, who died Friday night at Glidden hospital, were conducted at two oclock in First Lutheran Church, of which she was a member. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery. Rev. W Magnusson presided. Her sudden death occurred Friday evening at her home on South First Street, after she failed to attend an afternoon social.
Mrs Catherine LeVeck a former Aurora resident died at 10 30 yesterday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs Edward F Todd of Sandwich where she has lived for years She was about a month past 90 She is survived by two daughters Mrs Edward Todd of Sandwich and Mrs C O Miller 204 Spruce Street Aurora The body will be brought to Aurora for funeral services at the Miller home
Robert Allen James of Sterling was arrested in this city last evening on a charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated. The Sterling resident will likely be brought before the police court today.
An explosion and ensuing fire at the Proctor & Gamble soup factory in Cineingath killed one worker and burned seven others severely. Officials cited trouble in the oil circulation system as the cause. The incident occurred today as investigators began assessing the scene.
Milk producers from Illinois Wisconsin and Indiana plan protests in Elgin and Woodmen’s Hall as they oppose compulsory tuberculin testing. Three Genoa children were sent to DeKalb sanitarium for TB treatment linked to milk from a tested cow. George Whipple Elbert Palmer and Louis Peterson spoke at a Harvard meeting urging funding for court action.
The Clyde liner Lenape discharged 175 passengers after fighting flames in its hold through the night and went aground. During a three hour safety break radio messages aided ships at sea and inland stations as rescuers sped to the scene.
Assistant Secretary Andreas ordered the revocation of all permits for alcohol users and manufacturers effective December 31 to curb bootlegging. Legitimate businesses will receive new permits only after a full investigation by the administrator.
The Illinois Industrial Commission reports a 50 percent rise in industrial accident fatalities in September, averaging two deaths per day and totaling 68 for the month, up from August.
Joliet man Law Lockhart, 40, was arrested after a disturbance in Washington near Peoria Illinois and jailed in the city prison. He was found dead the next morning having hanged himself with a sock and handkerchief after heavy drinking.
In Chicago authorities investigate the death of six week old John Raymond Allen Jr son of Mr and Mrs J R Allen wealthy Chicago man. A rummage for a can of chloroform purchased by a mosaic age woman at the hotel drug store is under way. Drug clerk Ernest Temple recalled the sale and police consider robbery unlikely as the motive while burglars are thought unlikely to have entered or left unseen. Captain John Naughton leads the inquiry and no identification of the unknown woman has been made.
Members of the Woman's club will hear an address on the World Court at a Friday meeting in the Methodist church. The speaker will cite President Coolidge's definition of the Permanent Court of International Justice as a non compulsory but useful tribunal for international disputes and adjustments.
Col John C. Coolidge father of President Coolidge remains seriously ill in Plymouth Vermont with a recurrence of his first ailment. Nurse Mae Johnson says he slept well and had a comfortable night. Dr John C. Cram may call in further specialists after a visit this morning as the White House stays in close touch with officials.
Route 23 from Dekalp to LaSalle county line twenty one miles will open to traffic Monday per Illinois division of highways Elgin office. Route 23 between Marengo and DeKalb twenty three miles already paved and set to open in three weeks barring a possible two mile detour in fair condition.
Eddie Zion a former roadhouse proprietor was shot to death at his home in Willow Springs. Police link the killing to the death of Salvatore Amatuna known as Samoots, and say relatives vow revenge causing a possible wave of killings by rival beer factions.
Mr. James Marshall of De Kalb and his wife and son drove to Aurora yesterday to inspect a lot he won in a recent city contest. The parcel sits in a new Aurora subdivision and Marshall found it to match the representation.
DeKalb Lodge No. 144 A F and A M holds a special meeting Thursday at 7:00 pm for conferring the third degree. After the work, lunch and smokes will be served. Visitors invited. HK J Bastian W M 298.
Farmers in DeKalb meeting at the Farm Bureau office formed a sales committee and demanded a price increase for milk sold in DeKalb. They argued improved quality and TB testing justify a 12 cent per quart retail price, noting higher prices in nearby towns and ongoing improvements by local dairies.
Third degree work will be exemplified Thursday evening at seven o clock in the Masini lodge hall in this city. The meeting promises important proceedings with a luncheon and smoker to follow. A large attendance is urged. For the sick the touchdown at High School next Monday and Tuesday with seats reserved at Powell's Saturday at 8 am. Nov 21.
Mostly cloudy tonight in Illinois with a shift to fair conditions Thursday. Temperatures expected to be cooler, especially in the far north portion of the state.
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