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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1925
Page
1
An old newspaper notice promotes a grand prize piano giveaway tied to a subscription drive. It urges immediate action, listing campaign mechanics, deadlines, and incentives, and notes daily standings and last minute efforts for readers to back a nominee or subscriber.
The Cleveland killer Butor Tudor and Robert Gripple, condemned for fatally attacking a Cin ti watchman, were executed by electric chair today. The executions marked the seventh death sentence carried out at the penitentiary, with both men facing their end stoically as winter pressed on.
Chicago under pressure as coroner's jury questions Mrs. John R. Allen about the death of her five week old son found in the Allen hotel suite. Chemical tests on the baby's organs yield evidence while police pursue a theory of burglary or chloroform to explain the infant's death. A woman who bought chloroform at a hotel drug store is being hunted. an arrest may come by nightfall.
Chicago council judiciary committee voted 2 to 10 to draft a resolution directing the police chief to pull all officers from enforcing prohibition and instead focus on pursuing criminals, opposing Mayor Dever’s plan to have the force enforce dry laws. A fierce council floor fight is anticipated.
A minor earthquake in Shinnerheade Italy on November 20 caused panic but caused no property damage and no injuries. The report notes no further consequences beyond the tremor and mentions Goodyear's Rye Bread popularity. Also a stray catalog line about Leslie's Saturday matches price appears in the text.
A scanned ballot style list shows numerous candidate names with district designations DeKalb Cortland Malta Waterman and Lee. Figures next to names range from the low hundreds to seven hundred dollars likely campaign or bond values. The document references November 19th and includes a coupon instruction and geographic qualifiers South of the highway outside DeKalb limits.
District 3 presents a roster of residents and assessed values for properties outside DeKalb city limits. Names include Mrs Lee Devitt Cortland Alvera Johnson Clare and others in Sycamore Maple Park Kirkland DeKalb and DKalb area with listed values from 100 000 to 680 950. The compilation shows owners and parcels under R-1 zoning and surrounding communities.
Five hundred delegates from the Milk Producers association of the Chicago district met at the Elgin Legion hall to plan against Dr. Herman Bundesen’s compulsory cattle testing. They voted to raise at least $10 each for a defense fund to back boycotted markets and challenged the Shurtleff law as limiting Chicago’s authority.
Tickets go on sale for a Friday concert in the First Baptist church auditorium by the young women’s chorus. The program includes a cantata Garden of Flowers by Denza with soloists Mrs Scott Peacock Zaida Munson and Ruth Burnett of Aurora and accompaniments by Eva Ming and M Raddatz.
President Coolidge urged cooperation between business and government at a Waldorf Astoria dinner with over 1,000 leaders. He stated America’s postwar finance differs from previous eras, endorsed joining the world court, warned against privilege seeking firms, and urged business to support lawful government while pursuing economic growth and internationalism.
Weather chaos near Naples as a violent hurricane sweeps the bay damaging ships and causing losses around 50 000 Lire. In other news a bake sale and store ads detail specials at Leslie's Store with aluminum roasters and peanut offerings.
Genoa businessmen through the Chamber of Commerce mobilized labor to resume paving on a 900 foot gap over the Milwaukee line for Harrison Construction. About 120 feet of pavement was laid with more workers promised for the next day, aiming to finish the job within a few days if weather holds.
Bishop Muldoon of Rockford presided at St. Marys church as the largest confirmation class in years observed the Roman ritual. Visiting priests from Woodstock to Rochelle attended as the procession began at 3 30 pm with vestments fit for state occasions and children singing benediction. Bishop Muldoon urged correct living and prayer while praising the students and the Sisters who taught them, delivering a widely praised address to DeKalb’s audience.
B V Hardy, longtime manager of the DeKalb Singer Sewing Machine office, is promoted to assistant manager of the Aurora office. The move, seen as high responsibility, places him in a leading state office outside Chicago. Mr and Mrs Hardy, longtime DeKalb residents active in lodge circles, leave with many friends' good wishes.
Colonel Joan C. Coolidge, father of the president, awakened at 8:00 a.m. and told his nurse he felt his condition was much better than yesterday. The item notes commercial display mentions Goodyear's Bread Coffee Cakes and various linen and fur items, with ads for a waitress position and Black Walnut Cream Fudge sale at Leslie's.
Queen Mother Alexandria of England died at Sandringham estate Norfolk after a critical illness sparked by heart attacks. She was 81, widow of King Edward and mother of King George V, with royal mourners including Queen Mary and Norwegian Queen Maude. Royal figures rushed to her bedside as reports described a sudden decline.
Residents attended the public speaking class program at the high school during the convocation hour. Miss Edith Wentworth trained the speakers whose initial public appearance this year drew positive remarks about their future potential. The event featured several short addresses on topics from class work.
Washington D C Nov 20 The Shenandoah court of inquiry quashed charges by Mrs Margaret Ross Lansdowne claiming an effort to twist her testimony. Capt Paul Foley former judge advocate is formally exonerated of all insinuations and improper conduct. The verdict unanimous among four members, though Foley will not return to his former post.
Washington reports a tank steamer Brazos located the Haitian steamer Dilel Cays with about 200 laborers aboard. Three crew members were rescued by a British tramp steamer, and the fate of the others remains unclear after the vessel was reportedly sunk in a hurricane. Navy officials express cautious optimism about the crew and passengers.
Police ordered an Overland touring car moved to a DeKalb garage after it had stood on Eighth Street near the Lincoln Highway for three days and nights. No license numbers were found and the parking light was not functioning. Authorities caution motorists to keep lights lit and park vehicles properly at night.
Three men Henry K. Fernickes, John Flannery, and Daniel L. McGeoghegan were found guilty of murder for the Pulaski Building and Loan Association holdup killing Michael Swoonikowski. The jury deliberated nine hours and the defense plans an appeal for a new trial.
Notice states the sender will not be responsible for debts beyond those contracted by Irving C Hindenburg dated November 20 1925. Also promotes Leslie’s holiday goods with partial payment and delivery until December 24, 1925. contact number 628.
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