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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1925
Page
1
A dated political solicitation urges women to join a vote driven campaign aiming to win a sedan and $100 in gold through subscriptions and club actions. It outlines deadlines, office hours, and receipt book requests while promising results before the end of the period.
Services were conducted yesterday afternoon at A Nelson chapel on North Third Street for Mrs Charlotte McGlashan who died Friday morning at her grandson Virgil McGlashan’s home on North 13th Street. Interment followed in Fairview cemetery. She was 89 and fell from an auto while trying to exit at her grandson’s home.
Berlin dispatch reports that the Luther cabinet will stay on to ratify the Locarno pact, with only one nationalist resignation accepted and others remaining as expert ministers. Stressmann assured diplomats the cabinet would not jeopardize ratification, while the nationalist mass resignations risk a cabinet crisis if pursued. London coverage notes the Telegraph correspondent’s view that the resignations did not force the Reichstag vote.
Henry Ford’s spokesperson urged Congress to repeal or cut the automobile excise tax arguing lower prices would boost sales. Gar nille of the National Automobile Dealers Association told the House ways and means committee that motorists now pay about 45 per car and dealers would pass savings to buyers. He cited $900 million public intake since the war plus $40 million in dealer costs to collect the tax.
Reports from Paris and Sofia on October 26 indicate the League of Nations demanded a four hour halt for Greece and Bulgaria to order troop withdrawals along the Macedonian border. Greek forces pressed west of the Struma River amid ongoing offensives, with reports of battles at Melnik and Petrich and civilian casualties from Bulgarian shelling.
The Odd Fellows announce a regular meeting tonight at eight o'clock with a large attendance sought. Important matters will be presented for action and final plans for the second-T.O. FF banquet will be discussed. Grand Lodge representative Fret W. Cone is expected to report on Springfield sessions, a detail of interest to all members.
Alderman Wallace Hiland has been absent for two to three days with an illness he cannot explain. Hiland returned to work today but says he does not feel fit to perform duties. He fell ill on Thursday and stayed home until this morning when he appeared again at the store.
J. W. Leary a veteran engineer of a 1924 Chevrolet sedan with the C. M. & G. railroad leaves for an extended vacation in Tennessee and Texas. Leary, well known in the community, has many friends who wish him enjoyable travels and pleasant days on the road.
Nominees must collect all ballots and submit them to the campaign manager with their coupon. Include every vote found in the ballot box up to 6 p.m. October 24. From then on the daily ballot count will be mute at p.m. and published the next evening.
A district listing from De Kalb shows residents and property values with names and addresses in a citywide roll, includingMiss Moot Devine 1024 East Locust Street and Mrs Carl Lindeberg 814 North Tenth Street. Values range from 1,000 to 5,600 with several households tied to East Lincoln Highway and multiple streets.
A Chevrolet driven by Roman Dunzalski collided with the H. W. Prentice Dodge at the First and Lin tern highway intersection Saturday evening. Damage to Seth machines was minor and will be repaired. No injuries reported and a settlement over damages reportedly reached with the Waterman car owner.
James L. Asher known as Lone Wolf, famed prohibition agent, died of cerebral hemorrhage at his Chicago home after a sudden illness. His career included raids that sparked murder and robbery indictments, acquittals, and controversial methods. trials were pending with armed guards planned for Peoria proceedings.
Justice of the Peace W H L Rowe postponed the hearing for A M Andre Walter Whyte and Eddie Conlon to ten days. All three youths are free on bond awaiting further action. Frank Cooper, accused of stealing Chicago cars and delivering them for distribution, will have a Chicago hearing on Thursday, also on bond. Police linked Cooper to the DeKalb trio after their arrest.
Springfield Friday opened bids on highway work in DeKalb County totaling about 18000 dollars. Apparent low bids include Route 23 section 26D one tenth mile by G C Fairelo of Champaign for 3114.24 dollars section 266 DeKalb one quarter mile by Hartman and Brothers for 4476.13 dollars and section 26B DeKalb one bridge by Chernus Construction Company of Minneapolis for 9972.92 dollars.
First Church of Christ Scientist DeKalb announces Gavin W. Allan C S B of Toronto will give a free lecture on Christian Science at 3 15 p m Thursday October 29 1925. The public is invited. The Great Northern Fur Co representative will be at the DeKalb Millinery Store for two days October 30 and 31.
Gift list items show donors including S. E. Bradt C. E. Bradt Dr C H Wilkinson DeKalb Tr Savings Bank E P Ellwood Nehring Electric Works Wurlitzer Grand Clerks First Natl Trust Banks DeKalb High School City Schools with each entry noting one orphan helped and amounts around 60.00 dollars. The list reflects a community effort to sponsor orphans through the Near East Relief drive in DeKalb.
Mrs. Albert Gunnerson aged 78 died early this morning after falling on the stairs at her daughter Mrs. William A Johnsons home 637 North Sixth street. Coroner ruled death accidental from base of skull fracture. Born in Norway February 15 1847 she immigrated in 1881 living in Lee Waterman before moving to Waterman and then to the city in 1922. Survived by daughter Mrs. Johnson and son Gunnar Gunnerson. Funeral at 1 30 Wednesday from the Johnson home Rev Magnusson officiating burial in Waterman family lot. Member of Waterman Presbyterian Church.
DeKalb members of the Forty Eight society of the American Legion travel to Sycamore for a special meeting to elect officers for the coming year. The gathering is seen as highly important with expected large attendance. The group assists American Legion activities and Legion post interest nationwide, and tonight’s meeting will be at the Sycamore Legion post rooms.
City resident Andrew Bailey was taken ill Saturday and transported to the hospital on clan orders. It is not stated if the illness is serious, but it is believed he may be able to leave the institution soon.
The Illinois Valley claims commission meets in Morris Illinois today to hear further claims against the Sanitary District of Chicago by owners of the Illinois River Valley.
Start Narcissi, Hyacinth and Chinese Lily bulbs in bowls now and watch them grow. The Flower Store at 1611 2 Lincoln Way, H. offers gardening bulbs and quick planting guidance.
The Illinois attorneys argue on Route 23 routing between DeKalb and Leland as Waterman and Leland residents challenge funding for the route. Judge John W. Newhall upheld the state’s final routing decision, noting the county 10 foot road did not meet state specs. Attorney D Harvey Gunsul of Aurora represents the petitioners in the Supreme Court appeal.
The Fall River line passenger steamer Commonwealth with 500 aboard rode out a Nor’easter in Long Island Sound. Its side wheel was crushed and engines disabled. En route Boston to New York, the ship was towed into Newport as tugs and coast guard vessels stood by. officials said it never faced serious danger.
Reports from the stricken Persian Gulf region indicate an earthquake worsened the cyclone. Twelve fishing boats were swept away and authorities revised the death toll to as many as 7,000, dramatically higher than initial estimates of 1,000.
Mick Weiss and John Girsh, both 22, were electrocuted in Bellefonte for the murder of William Turner at West Middlesex station on March 1, 1924. The executions were carried out today after a lengthy appeals process.
The American Shine Parlors of De Kalb announces compliance with Illinois fire prevention and state law for a proper clean cleaning plant. They guarantee satisfaction or money refunded, offer quick service and free delivery, and advertise hat cleaning blocking shoe shining and dyeing services with reasonable prices.
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