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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1925
Page
1
A campaign exhortation urges ambitious women to nominate themselves and lead. It emphasizes faith and determination, urging readers to think they can win, start with a “club of five,” and awaken a bright morning with a bang as districts open for leadership opportunities. Rivalry is noted as keen as the campaign nears closing.
Mrs. Charlotte McGlashen, 9, Cortland resident, is in critical condition after a fall from an automobile yesterday at the McGlashen home. She was being taken to her grandson Virgil Messiashen in this city when she slipped or had a minor stroke and fell, with her age making the condition serious.
German state premiers told Chancellor Butcher and Foreign Minister Stressmann that allied fulfillment of Rhineland evacuation promises is imperative before Germany approves the Locarno pact. Weather outlook unsettled with possible rain and warmer temperatures Thursday.
Senator Borah denounced the world court as a league instrument and urged opposition to U S membership unless divorced from the League of Nations. He warned a court free of Hearst era influences could aid peace, but tied its legitimacy to a ban on war as a crime.
Dr. Clifford E. Smith, noted eye ear and throat specialist, is chosen for a fellowship by the American College of Surgeons. He will travel to Philadelphia next week to receive the FP. A. C. 5 initials and be inducted at the Bellevue Stratford hotel and college session opening October 26. Eat Dawn Donuts they are deliciously different.
Extensive plans are underway for Homecoming at the state teachers college this week. A Friday pep meeting starts at 7 30 p m with old graduates returning to sing and yell. Saturday features a parade to the football field and a 2 p m game between Old Normal and the state college team followed by a dance in the gym.
President Coolidge, addressing the Congregational church council, argues that enforcement of law depends on willing public cooperation. He says government alone cannot sustain strict enforcement and calls religious and moral forces to support the effort amid postwar crime and violence.
The Druse tribesmen in Syria captured part of Damascus in fighting with France. The United States ordered two destroyers to the eastern Mediterranean to protect American lives as Turks threaten bombardment of Damascus where about 150 Americans live. Kellogg directed Navy to move quickly. 1,000 Americans in danger amid guerrilla warfare between Druse tribes and French forces.
At the Turkish parliament opening tomorrow a bill will be introduced proposing abolition of polygamy, allowing Turkish women to marry Americans, and establishing equality between men and women.
A public notice directs candidates to collect all nomination blanks and deliver them to the campaign manager along with a public safety item. It states that all votes in the ballot box up to 9 00 a m October 21 are included.
District No 1 city voters appear with names and addresses followed by vote totals in the 1920s style list. The page shows numerous residents of De Kalb and nearby towns with their street addresses and vote counts. It includes many individuals from Mes. Wilrett to Miss Ila Koski and others, alongside candidate names and tally figures.
In Noblesville Indiana the jury for D R Stephenson former Indiana Klan leader Earl Klenck and Earl Gentry charged with the murder of Miss Madge Oberholzer nears completion. Prosecutor Remy says jury selection may end today as testimony begins with Judge Charles Cox to deliver opening statements and potential death penalty consideration looms.
Judge H W McEwen spoke to a young people group at the Swedish Mission church about the Chicago juvenile court where he has served. He shared experiences from his judicial work and then a musical program followed. Refreshments were provided in the church parlor by Mesdames Axel Cronlund and Theodore Stone.
East Moline Ill Oct 21 Two women were killed and several men and women injured when a Rock Island passenger train struck a truck carrying employees of a local foundry. Two of the injured are in critical condition and may die.
After a survey by the Sewer and Drain committee, DeKalb residents face mandatory corrections to improper sewer connections. Storm and sanitary lines were cross-connected causing flooded basements. notices were sent and some homes have already changed. Officials will authorize and bill residents for uncorrected cases. Commissioner H. Goodison maintains records.
Postal clerks and other United States Postal Department employees from the 12th and 18th districts will meet in the city tomorrow for a regular monthly gathering. The event begins at 7:30 pm with a banquet at Innovation grill room and features Arthur L. Johnson of Rockford as a speaker along with reader Marguerite Johnson and entertainer El Burno the magician student. Parking arrangements on North Third Street are planned for visiting routes, and officials expect a large attendance to discuss important business.
The Illinois Commerce Commission suspended the Chicago & North Western 20 percent suburban fare increase after ICC approval. The railroad plans to seek a federal injunction from Judge Adam Cliffe to block ICC interference and continue collection of the new rates.
The House of Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church in New Orleans votes to refuse soft drinks as a substitute for fermented wine in communion. Deputies may vote today or tomorrow on renaming the church to American Episcopal Church.
The Illinois Commerce Commission in Springfield halted the Chicago & Northwestern suburban rate increase set to take effect yesterday. The commission voted unanimously to suspend the hike, arguing state jurisdiction over intrastate rates, while awaiting next steps and potential action in federal court.
Billy Mitchell, famed air power advocate, faces a court martial in Washington on October 28 as he presses for bold changes in national defense. He claims aviation is treated as an army and navy auxiliary and calls the current system obsolete. Rep. Frank R. Reid backs Mitchell with evidence, while defense plans hinge on Reid's arrival.
Catherine Goodyear daughter of Mr and Mrs V A Goodyear underwent an operation at Glidden hospital this morning to amputate her right little toe. Reports say she is resting comfortably and will miss some time from school after a bicycle accident last summer caused infection in the toe.
Cairo Oct 21 plans call for a $10,000,000 bridge across the Ohio and Mississippi rivers at this point. The Y shaped structure would carry both road and rail traffic and require about two years to complete linking Missouri and Kentucky with Illinois.
Athens warns Bulgaria of advancing on Sofia if demands by Thursday noon are not met. Greece accuses Bulgaria of occupying Demirhisar and dissolving the Comitadassis after clashes. London notes Locarno hopes but expects possible renewed friction in the Near East.
The Melodie Klub of the state teachers college will initiate new members this evening in the city business section. The club, a male musical group formed a few years ago, plans a royal style welcome and has gained local renown for performances in surrounding cities.
Citizens complain that Yellow Cab drivers in the city speed through the business district and disobey through street signs on the Lincoln Highway. If the fast driving continues, those making the complaints urge action to curb the practice.
A notice filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission by Northern Illinois Service Co states the firm will operate a new bus line from Sterling to Morrison and Rock Island via routes 6 and 3. Attorney Henry Warner filed the notice. The company has recently expanded into several new areas, including a Dixon Sterling link and a Dixon Freeport connection under recent management changes.
The French foreign office said the cabinet would not accept the U S debt funding plan and that Finance Minister Caillaux would present counter proposals within eight to ten days. The message came from Paris with the date October 21.
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