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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1925
Page
1
The DeKalb Daily Chronicle invites men and women to join a Great Campaign to boost circulation, offering Nash Sedan, Oakland Sedan, Cleveland Sedan, or Ford Runabout prizes totaling hundreds weekly for about seven weeks. Nominate via campaign manager by Thursday, then rally support at home and in the street.
Thermometers in DeKalb fell to 31 degrees last night, the lowest of the fall, with eight this morning showing 40 degrees as the day began. A local farmer claimed his radiator froze, blaming it on little water and resulting steam from the car.
Notice from M. P. C. First Baptist Church urges all members and prospective members to attend the monthly social this evening at the church. Sapper served at 7 oclock.
The one year old son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Halling of Aurora died on Saturday night at their home. Burial will be from Healy chapel. Mrs Halling, formerly Mildred May, is remembered in this city. The infant leaves bereaved parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs Joan Halling and Mr and Mrs Leonard May of Aurora.
Erick Carlson reported his Ford sedan stolen while he attended Swedish Mission church services. Police across nearby cities were notified with a description of the vehicle and suspect. No recovery reported as of today.
Snow and rain will visit the northern forecast area within 36 hours as general rain moves across the southeastern section Tuesday and Tuesday night. Cooler temperatures arrive soon in the plains of the west with snow warnings issued for cattlemen with cattle on the range.
United Press reports Coast City and nearby areas experienced a light earthquake at dawn amid heavy rain. Residents were awakened as the tremor rattled windows and caused minor alarm during the Bristell weather event described by experts.
James Glidden traveled to Chicago today for a serious operation to remove a goitre causing him much distress. Friends hope for favorable news from the Chicago hospital within days. Also advertising Holland bulbs and a plant sale by St Mary’s Benevolent Assn. and Linen Leaze.
Weather forecast notes mostly cloudy conditions tonight and Tuesday with probable showers on Tuesday and a rising temperature trend.
The American Legion opens its fifth annual convention in Omaha with about 150000 visitors. President Coolidge plans to address forenoon, review a grand parade, and attend a banquet, as streets gleam with bunting and crowds arrive by train auto plane and horseback riders from Yankton and cattle regions.
City council set for regular session Tuesday evening in the city hall. Topics include ordinances on street pavement and a through street project. A proposal to alter Mourih street is expected to spark debate along with a discussion on railroad crossing signals in the city.
Legion members converge for an eight o clock assembly to discuss proposals for new quarters and other measures. Officers will report on progress and post committees have prepared options to consider at the gathering.
Detroit according to United Dress: Detroit Mich Get 5 The Hick Fall 11 Last of five balloons took off from Ford airport late Saturday in the Detroit trophy race. Waving distance of 225 miles, Layvend A Rasmussen, pilot of the Detroit car, landed near Bradford. The balloon carried two passengers besides the pilot.
Heavy seas stop recovery efforts for the Sil bodies as wireless messages report the action aboard the Camden at the scene. Admiral H I Christy leads the effort, delaying further rescue operations due to storm conditions.
Wartime naval court proceedings reveal Mitchell facing charges amid disputes over affidavit handling and command unity. Officers Nugent and Col. Nukeat clash with legal reps while publication notes possible shifts in naval air service control and leadership.
Workmen begin a new crossing at Fourth Street with a large crew. The project is expected to take several weeks, using a new material touted as more satisfactory than gravel. The crossing will resemble a concrete style and will be closely watched during construction.
The comptroller of the currency issues a call for the condition of state and national banks as of September, with reports due by five o'clock. The notice is associated with the auspices of the Norwegian Lutheran Church at 237.
The Northern Illinois Service Company of Delish filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission to operate service between Piven Am boy Sublette Henide Mendota Peru and LaSalle.
Workers advance paving on John Street using Warrenite bitulithic, with completion expected tomorrow afternoon. The process, prepared at the McCarthy plant near the Chicago and North Western depot, involves spreading material and rolling to form a surface similar to asphalt. Openings planned for Loveust and adjacent streets by tomorrow morning, with further sections on West Lincoln and Hirst Street to follow as paving continues.
On October 5 in Jacksonville TL Oscar Shepperd age 21 and Alonzo Shepperd age 15, brothers, were killed while changing a tire on a hard road when a car rear-ended them. The incident occurred near the town as authorities investigated.
The 1925 club show held Saturday at Annie's Wets drew strong attendance and showcased Poland China, Duroc Jersey, Chester White, Hampshire, and Spotted Poland China pigs. A notable feature was Poland China fat hogs finished to market weight, with six month litters averaging 225 pounds and costs around 16.74 per pig, sparking a forecast of $80 to $90 payout for six months’ work.
Mrs Susina Holt aged 76 formerly of Cortland and Genoa died yesterday noon at a Milwaukee home after a two year illness. She moved to Milwaukee about a year ago following residence in Cortland with daughter Mrs Mary Myers. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Cortland Methodist church.
Three Chilean army regiments took part in a revolt attempt to oust President Alessandri. Reports from Santiago say Alessandri is effectively confined to his home by order of the current government.
Lozan County's first school whipping case in years opens with Clyne L. Stone charged with assault and battery for allegedly whipping 13 year old Clifford Benner at Broadwell. The boy's marks were noted by Justice J. M. Primm and evidence included a leather strap. Stone says discipline was necessary as students were beyond control.
An unidentified young woman, aged about 18 to 22, was found in scattered body parts along the Missouri River near Omaha Nebraska and Council Bluffs Iowa. Coroner Samuel McClennashan said the torso upper and lower sections were located on both sides of the river, with the head and arm missing and the leg partly sawed off.
An amended complaint filed in the U S Supreme Court by Wisconsin Minnesota Ohio and Pennsylvania against Illinois and the Sanitary District of Chicago seeks to halt further water withdrawal from Lake Michigan. They contend Chicago's withdrawals have lowered the lake level by six inches and harmed navigation and commerce across the Great Lakes.
Three persons were killed one dying and scores wounded in fighting in Florence Italy after the murder of a Fascist by a Socialist railroad worker whose body was found later riddled with bullets by enraged Fascisti. Calm was restored and Fascisti ordered to discontinue reprisals.
Carlson and Benson moved their clothing store to DeKalb and will hold a closing out sale in the K C Building. Fixtures leases and stock have been moved to DeKalb within the week to prepare a large sale starting tomorrow.
Sheriff E E Crawford heads to Chicago to answer summons from US Marshal Anderson regarding deputies A L Polak and W C Zippman who accompanied Terry Druggan to DeKalb jail. Both deputies are suspended pending investigation into alleged intoxication and delayed jail delivery.
Abd el Krim, the Riff chieftain, narrowly escaped French and Spanish forces during their drive to end his rule. He and his staff reportedly took refuge with the Beni Oumaguel in Djabel Hamun as tribesmen surrendered during the offensive. The escape occurred Sunday as General Nolin’s advance slowed amid heavy rain, hindering the French push at the height of the operation.
United Press reports private inquiry by Justice Department attorneys into whether the $400 million General Baking Corporation merger falls under the Sherman act. Officials say the review will take a week or more and is standard for large combinations. The merger would create the world's largest baking firm with 167 plants nationwide.
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