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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1925
Page
1
Workers gather for a campaign push as next Saturday looms with early enthusiasm. Circles in Cam paign circles show workers striving to complete clubs and rally support, signaling broad engagement and momentum.
Local campaign urges vote drive for a $100 gold prize and six cars as rewards with three days left to mobilize. A new worker emerges in the district as efforts expand and subscriptions grow, while weather across states brings heavy snow and record lows in the Midwest and West.
Funeral services for Mrs. Albert Gunnerson were held this afternoon at 1 36 from her daughter's home on North Sixth Street. Rev. W. Magnusson of the First Lutheran church officiated. Burial was in Waterman Cemetery. She died from a skull fracture after a fall at her daughter’s home earlier that morning. She leaves many friends in the community.
A large force of workers has begun excavation and preparatory work on the Rochelle Cannerie site as officials hope to start construction this winter. Plans anticipate spending nearly a half million dollars on buildings and equipment, boosting DeKalb’s factory activity and employment.
Memphis Tennessee reports the wreck of the Sunnyland limited near Victoria Mississippi. Three people confirmed dead with over a dozen in critical condition as wreckage is cleared. SECOR advertises big daily bargains in the Chronicle.
Chief of Police Fred W. Bull warns that no one will escape scrutiny on Halloween. Authorities vow to curb property damage and assaults as reports of vandalism rise. The department plans drastic steps for the remainder of the week to deter mischief.
A spark ignited in a Ford engine in a county infirmary barn causing a small blaze. Firefighters arrived with aid from James Darnell and Noel using extinguishers to curb the flames before Fire Marshal McEvoy and others could fully extinguish it. The car sustained damage but the barn was saved.
In Taris on October 28 1925 President Doumergue summoned Painleve to the Elysee Palace to form a new cabinet after the resignation of the Painleve ministry as part of driving out French Prime Minister Caillaux. A joint recital by Ruth Ray violinist and Raimund Koch baritone also noted with ticket details. The Great Northern Fur Co will appear at DeKalb City Store for two days October 30 and 31.
Washington October 28 defense wins first round removing Brig. Gen. Bowley from the panel amid charges of prejudice. Mitchell's civilian counsel challenges Gen. Somerall. Bowley admits remarks but defends view. Summerall withdraws. court reduced to 1 officer. Trial proceeds with senior officer presiding and a possible three to ten day span depending on evidence.
De Kalb Maer club members gathered at the Rankin home for the election of officers. President M D Shipman Vice President E L P Clark Treasurer Dan Drego and Miss Mary Itch faculty member from State College spoke on the Glidden school bulb-raising efforts. A Holland bulb film will soon be shown at the Dekalb theatre highlighting bulb growing and flower care.
Notice to candidates explains each nomination blank is worth its face value and requires gathering them and sending to the campaign manager with a coupon. It states all votes in the ballot box up to 6 p.m. October 27 will be counted, and thereafter daily counts at 6 p.m. will appear in the next edition.
District No 1 De Kalb lists residents and addresses across multiple streets with tallies of votes and monetary figures. The garbled OCR shows numerous names Misses and Mesdames alongside locations on Lincoln Highway, Maple Park, Sycamore and Genoa with vote counts and payments.
The October grand jury, led by foreman Harvey Bullis of Paw Paw, completed its sessions, discharging at 1:40 pm under Judge William J. Palton. They returned 11 indictments including larceny, burglary, and conspiracy cases linked to local thefts and auto resales. The jail committee praised the sheriff’s care of inmates and records.
Rotarians from Chicago area and across Illinois attended a Joliet district meeting with International President Don Adams District Governor Harry Kelly and Mrs O Lake among speakers. The event included a banquet and business session while Illinois legislators studied transportation in Europe.
John Murray of Shabbona reported his Ford coupe stolen in Chicago yesterday after leaving it at Clinton and Jackson streets. He had driven to Chicago that morning and returned to find the car missing. police in Chicago and this territory were alerted to recover the vehicle.
Snow fell early evening with about four inches in the city shuts. Thermometer slid to a new October-like low then rose to 20 above zero by morning. Autoists faced frozen radiators after overnight freeze. Weather forecasters predicted continued cold tonight with a warmer day tomorrow. The Flower Store urges planting tulip bulbs now for spring blooms.
Madison city attorney Frank Jenke is expected to testify in the September rehearing appeal of former Warden West convicted of libel against federal prisoners. Jenke offered his services after a long distance call with Westbrook’s counsel Attorney Barbour. A visit to the county jail is noted the day Sheriff Offman directed Westbrook to grant Druggan and Lake access.
The Army plans to move a 14 inch railway gun, the largest mobile ordnance since World War I, from Aberdeen Maryland. It will travel a continental route via Chicago to Iowa Nebraska Omaha to Nevada and Los Angeles. The gun, mounted on four rails, rests 86 feet four inches long, 14 feet high and 10 feet wide.
Former Warden Westbrook of Cook County jail and Sheriff Hoffman received extensions to December 3 to file appeals from their four month and jail sentences for granting special privileges to Terry Druggan and Jake. Judge Wilkerson granted both delays while new legal counsel works on the appeals, delaying their appearance at DeKalb County jail.
Athens reports Bulgarians attacked the Greek left flank as troops withdrew toward Bulgarian soil. Greece protested to President Briand and the League of Nations, claiming a violation of the council's decision. Geneva notes Greece ordered withdrawal along its frontier in line with the council. Bulgaria said it ordered hostilities to end.
Harry Graybill recently moved from Secor Illinois with Mrs Graybill the cook at the Aggravation. He injured his back moving a piano at Lewis and Palmers store yesterday. A slip on steps caused the fall. He is off duty for a few days.
The Near East relief drive in the city reported progress with over $860 raised toward a $2,060 goal in the Challenge Gift campaign. Several businesses and individuals gave $60 each, funding one orphan for a year, as Kalb aims to reach a larger total to support 34 orphans.
Members of DeKalb Lodge No 144 met at the Masonic hall for a stated session with routine business. A special meeting is announced for Friday night at 7 30 for exemplification of first degree work and is expected to draw a large attendance.
Summonses issued from Judge Lyle's court in Chicago for Alfea M Andreas Walter Whyte and Isa Conlon to appear and answer theft charges. Chief Bull and State Patrol Officer Larson accompany the trio to Chicago for arraignment and possible bond outcomes, with indictments against the DeKalb men and Frank Cooper.
The body of Mrs. Alexander H. Stewart, wife of a wealthy merchant tailor, was found in Lake Michigan after a Scotch terrier named Tiny led police to the pier. Mrs. Stewart had been ill for about a year and disappeared yesterday. her fur neckpiece and coat were recovered, and the investigation considered suicide after Tiny signaled the scene.
The city council approved an ordinance authorizing a 1700 foot water main extension south along South Fourth Street to serve residents outside the city limits. John Ansener and drain contractor will lay the line for utility access. The measure followed a petition from residents on South Fourth Street seeking service.
Belvidere October 28 Judge Adam C. Cliffe will deliver the Armistice Day Speech for the Boone post of the American Legion it was announced today The event marks observance by local veterans in the Boone region.
Washington Oct 28 An agreement for funding Esthonia's 15 830 100 debt to the United States was signed at the treasury department today.
The forecast calls for mostly fair conditions tonight and Thursday with milder air in the west and extreme south remaining cool tonight. In the western portion, temperatures rise slightly on Thursday as readings warm up compared with tonight.
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