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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1925
Page
1
Campaign workers celebrate a cheerful Saturday as coupons pour in signaling a live campaign. Subscriptions remain key as workers rally, each aiming to lead districts toward selling the Nash sedan by keeping a positive, enthusiastic tone.
Campaign workers are urged to start a strong two week push to raise five new and five old subscriptions per club. A Banner Day is planned for Saturday as the Chronicle office closes pending prize awards across three districts including a Sedan a Ford roadster and cash sums.
Senator Underwood a Democrat from Alabama said he would introduce a December resolution calling for a cloture rule if the rules committee pledges sincere consideration. The move marks a moral victory for Vice President Dawes whose push to speed Senate action faces Republican opposition led by Senator Curtis. Dawes has gained prestige, raising prospects that his reform measure will be given consideration despite doubts about passage.
In Washington on Oct 19 the Supreme Court upheld a one year jail sentence for Terrence Draggan, Chicago attorney, after his contempt conviction for violating a protective injunction. The court also struck down Arizona’s minimum wage law for women in a second test case.
Columbus Ohio October 14 Captain Daniel M Paul age 82 former commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic died here today from heart trouble.
Generally fair tonight with a killing frost expected Tuesday night. Tuesday afternoon will be not so cold with a mild warming trend and mild daytime temperatures.
Funeral services for Charles Jordan of DeKalb were held at the TI A Nelson Chapel with interment in West Side cemetery Rockford following the service Rev Laundis at Malta Methodist church conducted the service The death came after a two year illness at his son George Jordans home in DeKalb Jordan was born in New York July 25 18?? and married to M Carole Tenetary He leaves seven children George Frank Helen Seward Esmond Raymond and Alva two event grand-children and nine grandchildren In addition to the children there are many friends mourning his death He had lived in DeKalb two years coming from Michigan prior to Beechford Interment services will be held late this afternoon.
Fully 5,000 delegates gather for the 70th annual Grand Encampment of Illinois Odd Fellows and the Rebekahs with the sister order of the 1 O C F also present for the state assembly. First meeting set for tomorrow. Plant bulbs now for next spring tulip-time at The Flower Store.
Four DeKalb youths led by Red Carlson Axel Miller and Harry Thompson were in a head on collision on the West Lincoln Highway near Malta Cemetery early Sunday. Carlson and Miller sustained injuries including a broken knee and cut hands while Thompson was lightly hurt. Mrs Morford, driver of the Hudson, had facial wounds sewed with over 20 stitches. The Ed Carlson Oldsmobile and the Morford Hudson were wrecked. both cars were about 25 mph. The Ford that caused the crash left the scene with unknown occupants. license and driver details unavailable.
Washington Oct 1. The Ways and Means Committee began framing a new revenue bill and split over eliminating income tax for individuals earning under 5000 a year. Representative Garner of Texas sparred with Secretary Mellon, accusing him of political motives against reducing small tax payer burdens.
Indiana financier Morton Hawkins known as prisoner 27010 began a 15 year term for fraudulent mail use at Leavenworth. He maintained innocence amid the early stage of his incarceration and awaits regu dat assignment.
A listing of candidate names and addresses with vote tallies and payments due or collected. The document details nominees in various towns with street addresses and amounts in dollars, including totals and partial tallies across multiple locations.
Julius Gerlick was arrested at DeKall and turned over to Sheriff E. E. Crawford on a warrant held by Marengo authorities. He remained in the county jail awaiting Marengo police, who sought him on a larceny charge.
Funeral services for Richard Fred Lerick Ransford, infant son of Mr and Mrs Frank Ransford of Sycamore, were held Friday afternoon at Sycamore with burial in Elmwood cemetery. The child died of pneumonia at nearly five months old. The mother, Dorothy Hazard, will be remembered in DeKalb.
Rochelle lodge plans a communication before DeKalb members with matters to consider beyond third degree work. The Scout I O O F banquet will be discussed and a report on ticket sales given at tonight's session.
About 2,200 teachers are expected to attend the Northwestern Division of Illinois State Teachers Association annual convention in Rockford on Friday October 23. The event brings together educators from the region for meetings and sessions.
The McCarthy Paving Company completes in park and approach to Annies woods with free labor and machinery under Superintendent Bryan. The crew scarifies and rollers the rough road to the camping park, leaving it smooth and level at no city cost. Previous work includes finishing the West Lincoln Highway section and expanding Warren ite surfacing, with Lombard as another town using the material.
Secretary Mellon told the House Ways and Means Committee today that a new revenue law could spare 250 to 400 million dollars. He urged a maximum normal tax of 5 percent and surtax up to 20 percent, repeal of estate and gift taxes, and repeal of the publicity provision. He supported taxing autos only for trucks and accessories and argued auto taxes should fund road costs. He did not present a full Mellon plan, focusing on reducing the surtax from 40 to 20 percent to spur business.
DeKalb completed its Salvation Army Home Appeal last week, raising 1474.89 dollars, surpassing the 1100 dollar goal. Franz Parks, the board treasurer, announced the total and explained funds go to aid local needy through the Chicago headquarters with DeKalb handling appeals locally.
Governor Pinchot urged President Coolidge to extend General Smedley Butler’s leave so he can finish duties as Philadelphia public safety commissioner. Pinchot warned removing Butler could shake law enforcement and impact the Sesquicentennial celebration. The president’s reply was not disclosed.
In Los Angeles a high society Philadelphia heiress Mrs. Craig Biddle lies at the center of a probe into her sudden death. An autopsy found no clear cause, and a county coroner's chemical analysis of her vital organs will determine if an inquest proceeds. If poison is detected, an inquest will be held. if not, the case is dropped.
DeKalb lodge of Odd Fellows delegate Fred W. Cone Kishwaukee encampment representative Anders Benson and Everett Snyder of Sycamore left for Springfield to attend the grand lodge sessions. The program includes exemplification of encampment degrees past officers, a big parade and ball later in the week as the next triennial conven tion will be in Washington.
Three DeKalb men Clifford Erickson Leonard Lanegran and Donald Nelson won second place in the national dairy judging contest at Indianapolis after taking the DeKalb county and state titles. The team, all DeKalb High School graduates trained by P M Furr and later Raymond Nelson, competed against 25 teams from 25 states and returned to DeKalb with a prestigious national finish.
Belvidere man Harry Baird, a taxicab operator, bought Kimball’s DeKalb Yellow Cab business and continued to use Kimball’s license plates on three cabs and a truck. State patrol officers LAPSON and Lennox arrested him after he refused to surrender the plates, and he was ordered to apply for yearly licenses. Additional cases in Belvidere involve drivers using others’ plates, under state investigation.
Snow depth ranges from one to four inches in parts of the northwest as cold air pushes south. Des Moines records 29 degrees with ice on the Des Moines River and reports snow flurries. Minnesota reports variable snow depths while Iowa notes flurries and freezing temperatures across the region.
DeKalb residents request county highway department gravel the half mile west of Pierce town hall halted by wet weather. They say the unpaved stretch is a bog in rain and would let travelers pass with ease.
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