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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
1
MAKE YOUR FAVORITE HAPPY closes LADIES campaign push
A historic campaign appeal urges women to recruit five new or five old one year subscribers for a special ballot. It highlights October 31 post marks, office submission deadlines, and the $100 in gold prize on November 28. The piece stresses energy, persistence, and evening office hours for the campaign manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emire
Hig
Chronicle
Water Main Break Damages Kennedy Building Site
A broken water main near the Kennedy building southeast corner caused gushing water to pool and rise several inches. Initial guesses blamed an old coal chute line, but officials traced the leak to a main supplying the Ameri can Steel and Wire plant, flooding the construction site basement area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tites
American Steel & Wire Company
Kennedy Building
Kennedy Ines
Bandits Rob Buffalo Money Car. Driver Shot Dead
Bandits held up the Bank of Buffalo money car, killing driver Charles W. Clifford and wounding a guard. They escaped with about $117,000 after dropping a $24,000 package during the fight. The holdup occurred at 9:30 a.m. as money was loaded into the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Money Buffalo
Bank of Buffalo
Charles W. Clifford
College balks at discussing athletic relations student body blocked
Luther Hester says the college will not allow discussion of athletics policy on campus. Doctor Brown rescinded permission for a public talk and movie about the Near East Relief fundraiser. Faculty will handle the matter, with some students demanding broader input from all students and alumni. Rumors of strikes are considered unlikely for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
Luther Hester
M. Cc
Brown
J. Stanley Browne
Recital at State College Announced for November 2
Tickets for the joint recital to be held at the state college auditorium on November 2 went on sale at Secor drug store announced by the state college. The program features Yiaymund Koch baritone and Ruth May violinist in what critics call a leading fall musical event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
Secord
Yiaymund Koch
Ruth May
Card Party and Dance at K C Hall Friday Night
A card party runs from 8 to 10 with dancing from 10 to 12 at K C Hall. Feerless five piece orchestra provides music for the event. The Great Northern Fur Co. representative will be at DeHaal Millinery Store for two days Friday and Saturday October 30 and 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Hall
Great Northern Fur Co
DeHalb Millinery
Conference Opens With Heavy Attendance By Young People's Church School
The Young People's Church School Conference starts with nearly 200 delegates. L. C. Tyler of Chicago introduces speakers and chairs, and Earl Cromer of Elgin presents the evening program. Prof. Herbert Mayer of Boston University outlines church mission and organization for youth, stressing inside work and overall community outreach. Continuous sessions and a banquet follow, with morning talks by Ross Millett and others detailing Moses, group importance, Isaiah, and youth conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Sion
Young People's Church School Conference
Tevening
L. CL Tyler
Chicage
Young Peoples
Boston Universiy
School of Religious Education
Mayer
Jesus
Lord
Amd
Fld, Cartwright
Columbus
Young People's Division
Ohio Coun- Religious Rducation
Freehose
Cartwright
L. J. Hammitt
Baptist Church
First Lutheran Church
Ross Millett
Moses
Tunison
Elgin
Herbert C. Mayer
Isaiah
Grace Overton
Percy Heyward
Giant Gun to Visit Chicago Saturday
Late yesterday it was stated the giant army gun traveling from the east coast to the west coast would arrive in Chicago on Saturday for two days before continuing west. The gun travels slowly, making exact arrival times unpredictable as officials test railroad capabilities for transporting such calibres. Residents will be notified when the gun leaves Chicago for the western leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tovernment
Chronicle
Mrs Deane Shows Slight Improvement at Glidden Hospital
Mrs Deane’s condition eased today with hospital officials reporting she is a little better at Glidden hospital. She remains a patient for several days as treatment continues and friends of Mrs George Dearte are kept informed. Dishwasher position open at Bell's Restaurant on East Lincoln Hwy. Apply in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deane
George Dearte
Glidden Hospital
Bell’s
East
Lincoln Hwy
Notice to Candidates Ballot Box Count Protocol
Nomination blanks equal their face value and must be gathered for submission to the campaign manager with your election. Ballot box votes up to 6 p m on October 28 are included. Regular counts will be made at 6 p m daily and appear in the next evening edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eouion
District No 1 Property Listings Across Dekalb Area
A long list of residents with addresses and listed property values from Dekalb area districts appears. Names include Ala Koski Clara Willett Nellie Wilson Margaret Devine and many others with street addresses and assessed amounts reaching into hundreds of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City OF
DE Derees
Ala Koski
Twelfth Street
Vee Bee
Clara Willett
Grove Street
Nellie Wilson
Prospect Street
Margaret Devine
East Locust Street
Scott Veacock
Haish Avenue
Carl Lindeberg
Fventh Street
Oases
Mande Pahaly
North Second Street
Delbert Stonesifer
Seventh Street
Herman Schilling
Lincoln Highway
G Eddy
East
Lockwood Pierson
North Third Street
Edith Collin
South Tenth Street
Wesley Concidine
South Fifth Street
Tay Yocum
Florence Johnson
North Sixth Street
Otto Frost
Harrison Street
Stanley Sutton
Harsh Avenue
Eleanor Arden
West South Street
Esther Johnson
State Street
Wes
Vivian Nelson
North Ninth Street
Edna Sheppard
Aeree
Margaret Nelson
North Thirteenth Street
Janet Keast
Free Lecture by Gavin Allan at First Church of Christ Scientist
Residents of Tus are invited to a free lecture this evening at 8 15 at the First Church of Christ Scientist on North Third Street. Gavin W Allan of Merento Canada, a member of the Mother Church lectureship board in Boston, will speak on topics of broad public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tus
Church of Christ, Scientis
Gavin W. Allan
Merento
Canada
Allan
First Church of Christ
Boston
North Third Street
The HK Sale at Secor's Opened Today
Shoppers lined up as Secor's opened an HK sale with many items offered below wholesale prices. Buyers urged to come early to snare bargains before stock runs out, as half price markdowns extend through Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secor's
Seegr
Track Crossing Repair Near Completion at Fourth Street
Partial repair of the Fourth Street and Lincoln Highway crossing is about halfway done. Traffic uses the finished section, with an estimated two to three weeks more to complete the remaining portion. The new crossing aims to handle heavy traffic and may set a standard for DeKalb area crossings. Local vendors advertise apples at $1.50 per bushel and Davy's Store offers shoes and rubbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street
Lincoln Highway
DeKalb
Army court rejects Mitchell defense on jurisdiction
Washington Oct 29 The army court martial handling Col William Mitchell rejected his claim of no jurisdiction and ordered the trial to proceed after a secret session. The case centers on free speech limits for officers and military discipline against constitutional challenges raised by Mitchell and his counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Col
William Mitchell
Mitchell
Reed
Sherman Moreland
Army of
United States
Col. Moreland
Howse
Texas
Department
Army
Americans to Be Protected In Damascus
The United States government directs Ambassador Herrick in Paris to demand protection for American lives and property in Damascus and other Syrian cities. Washington warns of unrest in the Levant as French troops and Druze tribesmen clash, with two destroyers dispatched to Alexandria to support up to 1,000 Americans on the Syrian coast. Reparations for damages to Americans may be sought from France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ubiseurr
United States
Herrick
Paris
Damascus
State Department
Levant
Grip
Alexandria
Egypt
France
Baptists Not to Have Midweek Service Tonight
The First Baptist church will not hold a midweek prayer service this evening as the building is used for the Young People's State convention. A special DeKalb Lodge No 144 A F and A M meeting is set for Friday at 7 30 with E J Bastian welcoming visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s State Convention
First Baptist Church
DeKalb Lodge No. 144
A. F
A. M
E. J. Bastian
Odd Fellows Host to Boy Scouts Tonight at Seven
The Odd Fellows hall hosts a joint gathering with the Boy Scouts of the city at seven o clock. The Past Noble Grands club of the Rebekah organization plans and serves a banquet described as one of the best meals in the hall. Huntington James, grand instructor of the Odd Fellows, arrives from Kankakee to deliver the evening address and a message for older attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Boy Scouts
Odd Fellows Hall
Noble Grands’ Club
Rebekah
Huntington James
The
Kankakee
Huntigton James
Form Cordon In Chicago to Catch Durkin
Police formed cordons on Chicago's south side to capture Martin J. Durkin who shot his way out of custody after killing Edwin Shanahan a DOJ agent ten days earlier. He exchanged gunfire with officers in the apartment of his sweetheart Bettie Werner, wounding one officer and escaping again. An uncle of Werner, Lloyd Austin, was killed by a stray bullet. orders to shoot to kill were circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Durkin
Ill
South Side
Martin J. Durkin
Edwin Shanahan
Department of Justice
Bettie Werner
Werner
Lloyd Austin
Police urge action as Halloween pranks escalate
Reports from all city districts indicate youths intent on damage during Hallowe'en. Authorities warn that offenders will be arrested and taken to the police station to preserve order amid growing resident agitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Trial set for John Cominsky in Fulton murder case
Preparations completed for the trial of John Cominsky 38 a Fulton area farmer charged with the murder of Marie L McKee a Fulton telephone exchange night operator. The trial before Judge William Church of Rock Island will begin Monday. McKee was choked to death in her Fulton bedroom on September 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Ind
George Oberholtzer
Miss Madge
E. C. Stephenson
Earl Gentry
Earl Klenck
Stephenson
Grand Dragon F
Indiana Ku Klux Klan
Ntwo Aids
Madge Oberholtzer
Miss Oberholtzer
Charles Cox
Cox
Indianapolis
Hammond
Madge Oberholt
Miss Ober
Miss Shultz
Holster
Klenck
Fulton
Morrison
Til
John Cominsky
Farmer
Marie L' McKee
Fulton Telephone Exchange
William Church
Rock Island
Cold Wave Will Stay Across Nation
Chicago dispatch reports an unseasonable cold wave gripping nearly all regions. Icy air from Alaska lowered temperatures to 16 below in the Dakotas and 11 below in Gordon Nebraska, with widespread snow and gale conditions along the East. The Weather Bureau warned of further cold and urged motorists to protect radiators as the cold spell may last several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Dakotas
Alaska
Rockies
Gordon
Neb
Cheyenne
Wyo
Middle West
Atlantic
New England
Weather Bureau
Tire Taken From Moving Car On Highway Near LaSalle
Jack Rose, formerly a Chronicle printer now in LaSalle, reports a tire was stolen from his moving car Sunday night between Malta and Creston. The tire rolled along the road as a motorist stopped, seized it and sped away, forcing Rose to buy a new tire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rose
Chronicle Press
LaSalle
Malta
Creston
Mr. Rose
Preacher to Speak at Fox River Valley Reform Festival
Rev E W Magnusson of this city will address the Sunday afternoon session of the Fox River Valley Reformation Festival in Geneva. The festival, an annual event, features an extensive program that should attract many local residents. Magnusson is expected to be the main speaker during the afternoon gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Magnusson
Fox River Valley
Geneva
Magnusson
Separate Air Board Is Recommended by Engineers
Columbus engineers urge creation of a separate aeronautics bureau under the commerce department. The proposal was submitted by a joint commerce committee and the Administrative Council of American ing Council in a meeting here today. Baldwin $1.50 per bushel. Dave Katz 109 N Seventh St. Phone 2m 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Katz
Seventh St
Columbus
Ohio
Bureau ‘ Aeronautics
Department Commerce
Committee On Commerce
Administrative Board of American Ing Council
N. Seventh St
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