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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
1
A fragmented appeal urges subscribers to support a candidate by renewing or purchasing subscriptions. It promises a large vote boost tied to existing subscribers in DeKalb and nearby areas, urging readers to participate in the final week before the period ends and to deliver the message in person or by phone.
A call urges women to push for the $100 gold prize within one week, promising up to $1625 in big ballots and six cars plus gold and silver prizes. It encourages enlisting friends and stressing hard work to earn the award before the November 25 deadline.
Captain Thomas Murray, veteran of both the Spanish-American War and World War I, delivered an engaging afternoon address to Glidden eighth graders. He shared insights beyond history books, recounting experiences of U S soldiers in the Spanish-American War and concluding the class unit on the conflict.
Three DeKalb youths Eddie Conlin Walter Whyte and Albert M Andreas implicated in auto theft will appear before Justice of the Peace H L Rowe Saturday. Chicago man Frank Cooper alleged to have stolen cars and arranged disposal faces Chicago hearing Thursday.
City Attorney DeEstin Pasley reports W R Cook of Springfield will visit DeKalb next Tuesday to confer with city leaders on paving West Lincoln Highway from the bridge west to the city limits. The plan, debated by the West Lincoln Highway Improvement association, was tabled after objections. State officials have prepared recommendations, to be announced soon, and the meeting aims to finalize whether the paving proceeds, likely not this year.
In Chicago on October 23 hard coal rose to a high of 18 per ton from the normal 15. Shortage blamed on the coal strike. Also advertising Wet Wash 25 pounds for 1.25 and laundry services offered by DeKalb Wet Wash Laundry with phone numbers 1099 and 1762.
Two residents from this city and nearby areas died yesterday and today. Charlotte McGlashan widow of J. K. McGlashan died after a fall while alighting from a car at her grandson’s home on North Thirteenth Street. She was born August 25, 1836 in Baltimore and had been infirm for years. Funeral services will be Sunday at the Nelson chapel with burial in Fairview cemetery. Mrs. C. P. Aspengren of Covert Michigan, died after a stroke and lingering health decline. She leaves two sons and two daughters, with relatives traveling from Cortland to attend the funeral.
Fred Zimmerman a farm tenant between Big Rock and Hinckley was seriously hurt Wednesday when his clothes were caught in a tractor shaft while operating a corn husker. He was alone when the accident occurred and had to shut down the shaft after it began dying. Lee Hengelbach witnessing the incident alerted neighbors as Dr Norman Marion treated Zimmerman before he was moved to Aurora hospital.
Word from Wesley Hospital in Chicago notes James Glidden of this city underwent a serious major operation earlier in the week. He is reported to be progressing as well as possible, though the condition was initially serious and alarms were raised by family members.
A notice directs all nominations and ballots to be gathered and sent to the campaign manager. It specifies that all votes in the ballot box up to 6 p.m. October 22 will be counted, with the regular daily count at 6 p.m. to appear in the next evening's edition.
A long list of voters and addresses for District No. 1 in De Kalb shows numerous individuals across streets like Haish Avenue Grove Street Seventh Street and Lincoln Highway. Names include Scott Peacock Clara Willett Delhert Stonesifer Carl Lindeberg Nellie Wilson and many others with varying vote totals.
A large group of DeKalb city and high school teachers, along with several state college faculty members, left for Rockford for the Northwestern division Illinois State Teachers Association annual meeting. The city schools closed for a vacation day as Clyde Lyon of the state college was elected president. a Mooseheart Barb game drew many youngsters. Married People's Dance at Peck's Academy tonight.
A report notes frequent theft of the Chronicle after delivery to Mooseheart library. A newsboy leaves copies on library steps and staff find daily issues missing by evening. Local theater and Glee Club event details follow with several community notices and a 25 cent dance card party at the I O O F Hall.
Boy Scouts of DeKalb and Junior Scouts totaling over 100 attend a banquet and program organized by the Odd Fellows on October 29. The event aims to energize community support for a county Scout unit while Huntington James, grand instructor of the Odd Fellows, is expected to speak.
Washington October 23. Senator Borah to introduce a bill to strip the state department of authority to deny passport visas to visitors. The move follows Kellogg’s refusals involving Count Karolyi and recent denials to Shapurji Saklatvala and Countess Karolyi, drawing Republican criticism over communists and alleged revolutionists.
Fremont Hay and his son Clarence, both bankers, were paroled from the state penitentiary amid reports the judge believed their sentencing was a miscarriage of justice. They were convicted 20 months ago of robbery and confidence schemes tied to two McHenry county banks. Two McHenry county officials were convicted of perjury in the case. The parole took effect immediately. The Great Northern Fur Co. will have a representative at DeKalb Millinery Store for two days, Oct 30 and 31.
DeKalb aid drive lists donors and gifts to save orphans. Contributions include DeKalb Wagon Company, E S Bradt, Dr C M H Wilkinson, DeKalb Tr and Savings Bank, High School faculty and students, Nehring Electric Works. Each entry notes one orphan supported and typical gifts of 60.00 or 60.00 equivalents.
Tonight students anticipate a pep meeting on the state college campus led by the Red Headed League with a large bonfire and school songs. Tomorrow features a daytime parade, an afternoon Old Normal State College game, and a evening gym dance for returning grads.
Bulgarian public pressure grows after reports of Greek air raids on fugitives. The League of Nations warns to stop hostilities and convene its counsel in Paris Monday. Bulgaria orders troop withdrawal from the Macedonian frontier to halt the conflict. Briand to preside, with Arthur Chamberlain possible attendance.
The Frank Diedrich Sr home on DeKalb avenue suffered fire damage to a downstairs room and floor, with furniture and bed clothing destroyed. No injuries were reported, and the alarm came from Box 663 at DeKalb and Pond. The old fire whistle, long silent, was finally heard again by DeKalb residents.
Chicago and Federal judges issue a restraining order against ICC from interfering with a 22 percent suburban fare increase by the Chicago and North Western railroad. In a separate case, government plans indictments against five railroads for conspiracy to violate prohibition laws amid a sweeping probe into beer shipments by railroads and brew ers, with evidence and officials named in Chicago.
Ed Bilney, famed for a long four chair barber shop on Lincoln Highway, opened a basement shop in the Wright building near Second Street. He announced it would be ready for business tonight after years working for others. Local patrons expect him to regain a share of the trade.
Col William Mitchell was formally served with charges and ordered to appear at a court martial next Wednesday in Washington D C The notice was delivered at his home by Col McMullen of the Judge Advocate General's office shortly after breakfast today
In a playful scene Constance Brooke offers a kiss to a man she has just met. He agrees with a calm “Very good,” prompting Constance’s startled leap and confrontation. The incident kicks off the exclusive NEA tale Too Much Efficiency launching tomorrow.
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