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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1925
Page
1
A veteran supporter of Mitchells big gold offer attracts attention as speculation grows over the winner. The next seventeen days are deemed a crucial subscription period for the decision, with observers weighing potential outcomes and financial stakes.
A garbled pleas for subscriptions and vote ballots urges women to gather and send in subscription slips and vote ballots before October 31 to maximize votes and win a gold $100 prize. The piece touts time-limited offers, club lineups, receipt books, and evening office access.
Bloodhounds pursue Earl Stearns, a Illinois conman, and Donald Cardell of St. Louis after Stearns shot tailor Leo Harner. Deputies and farmers comb the Mississippi islands with orders to shoot to kill as they chase the fugitives across the river in a manhunt.
Washington October 14 United Press reports that Hanford MacNider of Mason City Iowa a World War II lieutenant colonel and former national commander of the American Legion was regarded as probable for appointment as assistant secretary.
Weather bulletin says cloudy tonight in Illinois with colder temperatures. Pay water tax by the 15th and register for ash collection. Thursday is forecast mostly fair and colder with seasonal conditions.
Dwight F. Davis was sworn in today as secretary of war by Chief Justice Taft. A St. Louis native and WWI veteran, Davis announced no broad policy changes and expressed regret over Weeks resigning due to health. He praised Lieut. Cyrus Rettis for a 219 mile per hour flight record.
United Press reports that W. B. Yellowley, administrator of the Chicago prohibition offices, continues cutting the payroll. About a dozen workers, including Velwane and new hires, are dismissed while Yellowley defends the removals as necessary for efficiency and honesty, noting some dismissed were temperamental and unfit for enforcement work and that he will not announce their names to spare embarrassment.
The Missouri State Supreme Court allowed the petition of Mrs. Charlotte Leland to be filed in the divorce case of Rey Carl Case of Chicago. The hearing was set for Friday October 16, and Mrs. Leland claims her son Hereld bore the charge of disloyalty raised by Dr. Case’s attorneys. She also asserts that Dr. Case should share the blame for the breakup of their home.
Senator Samuel W. Ralston, Indiana, is critically ill with heart and kidney trouble and has been unconscious since midnight. Doctors report he has not taken nourishment and fear he may not rally from a coma.
The Chicago Operatic Club appears at The Teachers College Tuesday evening October 20. Tickets on sale at Powell's starting Thursday for $1.00.
Illinois Commerce Commission upheld a 20 percent fare rise sought by the Chicago & North Western Railroad. Dekalb users face $15.18 for a mutation book route and 7.20 for a T ride, with the ride book at 6.05 and 18.08, effective by November 23. The Illinois ruling remains in effect until December 15 unless rescinded.
Paris reports the French government will send a counter proposal to the United States on funding the debt. A Ministry of Finance official says Paris may offer 10 million dollars per year while negotiations in Washington proceed, signaling a possible rejection of the initial terms.
C B Mitchell president of National City Bank arrived in Paris to urge swift settlement of war debt by European nations. He warned that indecision harms budgets and harms both internal and external conditions, stressing that nations must balance budgets before debt terms can be met.
A long candidate list for District No 1 De Kalb shows numerous residents across DeKalb, Sycamore, Cortland and nearby towns with varied vote tallies. Names include Lockwood Mies Vite Kashi Nellie Wilson Maude Mabuly Margaret Devine Herman Schilling Roy Tilton Gre Maddy Adelbert Stonesifer Kilnver Wark Ana a RS TOO TAD Shreet Sant Si 10.80 Missing Ahengren Lindeberg Otorost Satten Viarlan Pisher Risther Johnson Aibeny Milliprant Vivian Nelson Mena Sheppard Margaret Nelson Janet Keast Louise Reingard Cortland Waterman J wk Shabbona Kethel Kelley Jans Morsch la Panter Glidys Berk Huth Gittner Praetor Mae Toya Mary Donnelly Milly Jacobsos Gerieudte Madia Louise Mosher Death Louise Murray Hazel Drake Hattie Davis Anna Sanderson Evelyn Schultz Viola Olson Manley Schule Chester Wilson Hannan Darling Margaret Jorsendahl Lee Devitte Eilna Byre Agnes Duffy Ethel Hartman Myrtle Rissman Stanley Johnson Ita Hammitt Olive Townsend Mary Ostewig Mildred Rodge Vivien Amees Mary Metullen Clela Peterson Evelyn Jacobson Emily Johnson Anna Hutter Flora Barden Alvera Johnson Richard Cook Helen Cronlund Johnny Thompson Johnson Kirkland Lucile Thompson Eunice Wallin Rich De Kalb Veronica Thorn Marie Carlson Ruth Oleson Gladys Waterbury Margaret Harter Josephine Settle Adee Kirkland Marguerite Ryan Mason Avenue Pauline Johnson Marre Drew Marian Henson Blanche Rich Hazel Rich Myrtle Anderson Morrison Genoa
Traffic over the East Lincoln Highway near the city is held up by paving work and confusion among drivers from the east at night. Guards struggle to direct motorists as some use the south side while the north side is open, causing vehicles to leave the road. A mud covered plowed section adds to the delay and taps paving crew time each morning. Cherry Salve advertises a local sale and medical use with prices and location near the post office.
Mrs. Mary Cozart of Harrisburg admitted guilt to a liquor charge before Federal Judge English in Cairo WL. She said six children aged from 22 months to 16 years rely on her. Her husband died of tuberculosis, and her oldest daughter is ill. Judge English let her go home and officials arranged a subscription to cover her railroad fare.
Berlin Oct 14 The German cabinet approved the attitude of the German delegation to the Locarno security pact conference after Secretary of State Keppner reported on Locarno talks progress. Plant now to enjoy next year tulip beds says The Flower Store remark.
Vinita Washington reports that a new tax reduction plan is being prepared with a likely retroactive tax cut for this year. Congress aims to pass the bill through both chambers by March 1, with hearings extending ten days and 100 requests to testify from finance leaders nationwide. The Senate Finance Committee's Chairman Smoot says a retroactive clause is likely, and House Ways and Means Chairman Green pledges to report the bill on the session’s first day, December 3, sending it to the Senate before Christmas.
Terry Druggan was transported from DeKalb county jail in Sycamore to Chicago by Deputy U.S. Marshal J. T. Kelly to appear before Judge Wilkerson. The trip followed a seven hour return from Chicago to Sycamore. Druggan has behaved normally in custody. Kelly arrived with a Chicago woman said to have narcotic habits.
Donald Nelson Leonard Lane and Clifford Anderson of DeKalb city came home from Indianapolis after competing in the national daily judging contest for the national championship. The trio noted strong teams and expect final results to be announced Thursday by judges. Accompanying them was Raymond Nelson assistant to Thor Roberts DeKalb county farm advisor. Nelson has trained the team since their state title at the University of Illinois this summer.
Cleveland police combed railroad depots and hotels for Martin Durkin, alleged slayer of Edward Shanahan, a Chicago federal agent shot Sunday. Detectives learned Durkin was believed en route after a train he boarded arrived in Cleveland.
Washington Oct 14 Andrew J Volstead of Minnesota author of the national prohibition law was officially appointed by Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Andrews to be attorney for the 14th prohibition administration district with headquarters at Minneapolis. The position pays 5000 dollars a year.
Sheriff Hoffman of Cook county receives 30 days in jail and a 2500 dollar fine for contempt of court linked to the county jail scandal. Former Warden Westbrook is fined 2000 dollars and jailed four months in DeKalb. Federal Judge James H Wilkerson presided the inquiry.
Rain and cold weather delayed the final World Series game at Forbes Field Pittsburg Pa. Walter Johnson was the lone Washington pitcher available as Bucky Harris waited. Judge Landis postponed further play and said to sit tight as the weather cleared. If permitted the decisive game would be played tomorrow in Pittsburg.
The Salvation Army Home Appeal drive in DeKalb progresses with local residents warming to the effort. Only a few workers have yet to visit all territories due to poor weather, but as reports come in the drive, conducted by city organizations, continues throughout the week. A fraction of the First National Bank treasurer Franz Parks is among the few who have donated so far, with more responses anticipated as weather and visits permit.
The Betty Helene Shoppe advertises hair cutting and related offerings with contact number 751 for appointments. The blurb highlights marvelling, water waving, and shamrowing as themes alongside beauty services.
Adams William S. Simms a World War I fleet commander and rival of the Navy Department over gunnery enters the Special Aircraft Inquiry Board hearing in Washington. He accuses the Navy of lacking a definite air policy and organization and of violating command principles while urging modernization and testing of air power against ships. He condemns Washington control, warns that mere phrases like a balanced fleet mislead, and denounces the department for delaying air advances.
Report on DeKalb Odd Fellows members traveling to Batavia to witness a high quality exemplification by Rock City Lodge. Eleven new members received the work, with Batavia brothers praised for floor and ritual performance.
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