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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1925

Page

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Government Scolded Over Money Spent On Rum Row

United Press reports the Federated Council of Churches faulted federal policy for spending 14 million dollars last year to block 40 million dollars of liquor at the border while failing to curb domestic traffic. Coast guard funding, smuggling efforts, and sacramental wine misuse are criticized as part of a broader prohibition evaluation.

United Press Washington, D. C Federated Council of Churches Coast Guard al ™Ne Bounder Wurehouses

Sycamore Road Paving Nears Finish Today

Paving on Sycamore Road, underway for weeks, is expected to be finished this afternoon or tomorrow. Workers laid slab near the railroad tracks and made good progress but a short stretch in front of the Love residence must be completed after new cement is laid on both sides of the old road. The final strip was delayed to keep the old road usable for hauling materials.

Sycamore Sycamore Road Love Residence

Poultry Men Open District Session at Dixon Today

Poultry men from the district convene in Dixon for a district meeting. Thomas Roberts of the DeKalb County Farm Bureau travels by early train to attend and will report back with details for fellow poultry raisers.

Dixon Thomas Roberts DeKalb

Notice of Guernsey cow sale at Bra y and Bradt's Jersey Sale

An excellent registered Guernsey will be offered for sale at Bra y and Bradt's Jersey Sale later noon September 19. The cow has produced over 10 000 lbs of milk in three months. Visit to see this real cow at 240.

Guernsey Bray and Bradt Jersey

Junior Band Planned at High School Seeks Instrument Loans

Seventy two pupils responded to a call by the music department for those interested in learning to play band instruments. Nine own instruments. the school can supply ten more, leaving 64 instruments needed immediately. Community residents willing to donate or loan instruments should contact high school authorities promptly.

Music Department High Schow

Hearst Eyes Independent Mayor Bid in Hard Race

New York sept 17 Hearst backed independent slate may enter New York City mayoralty field though Mayor Hylan not expected to defect. Hylan’s retirement signal read by Heart press as not running independent. Rumors name Senator Copeland Representative LaGuardia and Justice Ford as possible contenders, none commenting.

United Press New York N. Y Tammany William Randolph Heart New York City John F. Hylan Hylan New York American Heart Royal Copeland LaGuardia Supreme Court John F. Ford

Woodward Not Eligible for Senator Race

Madison Wis September 17 The independent candidacy of Daniel Woodward defeated Republican and endorsed by the Ku Klux Klan took a blow when Secretary of State Fred Zimmerman said his informal ruling does not apply to the Republican party or any Republican candidate. Woodward must accept his primary defeat or find another way to appear on the ballot.

Madison Wis United States Daniel Woodward Fred Zimmerman William George Bruce Woodward

Glenn Rand Transferred to U S S Wyoming

Private Glenn Rand son of Mr and Mrs A T Rand of this city and a former state college student has been transferred to the U S S Wyoming. A Marine, he spent much of the summer at White Court Swampscott Mass at the summer home of President and Mrs Coolidge. The Wyoming is anchored in the North river New York and will sail for Guantanamo Bay Cuba on September 18 for winter training.

Glenn Rand A.T. Rand US. S. Wyoming United States Marines White Court Swampscott Mass

Elgin Entertainer Frank Morris Dies at 6:30

Frank Morris of Elgin, a popular WTAS radio entertainer renowned for Irish songs, died last evening at St Luke's hospital in Chicago at 6 30 o clock. He had been in ill health for months and had recently been hospitalized. Chicago stations paid tribute with part of last evening's programs in his memory.

Frank Morris WTAS Elgin St. Luke's Hospital Chicago Morrix Chicago Hospital Radiophan

Publicity of Income Taxes Condemned by Officials

Lansing, Sept 17 The publicity list for income taxes is criticized as aiding swindlers by members of the National Association of Securities Commissioners in convention here A resolution calling for repeal of the law was approved and to be passed with recommendations to defeat fraudulent stock operators this afternoon.

iBy Uniten Press Lansing Mich National Association of Securities Commissioners

First Woman Mayor Is Dead In Oregon

Mrs An eehia Canfield age 74 who was elected mayor of Warren ML and the first woman mayor in the United States has died at a relative’s home in Oregon, according to word received by relatives.

United Prep Freeport Aneehia Canfield Warren United States Oregon

BAPTISTS AT BIG MEETING

Over 100 delegates from Rock River Baptist association met in Rockford for the annual convention. Speeches covered church youth, religious education, and support for Central Baptist Children’s Home. New pastors introduced and officers elected. Continued on Page 8.

Churches of the Rock River Baptist Association Rockford Tues- Berle Association FP. W. Field Baptist Church of J. L. Mirks South Baptist Church Belvidere J. G. Little Sterling C. T. Molman University of Chicago Northwest Baptist Educational Society Association For the Central Baptist Children's Home Ernest Lagerstrom Northwest Baptist Hospital Association Fred Field DeKath L. H. Koehler Normal State Sunday School Fey Koehler Woodlawn Baptist Church Chicago Boynton American College Clara D. Pinkham Baptist Missionary Training School BY. BU W. C. Rutherford State Street Baptist Church Rock River Baptist Association C. C. Colby Savanna F. Field de Kalb T. B. E. Allen First Baptist Church Board of Missionary Cooperation A. L. Loving First Church T. H. Gill Marengo E. G. Burmeister Warren

Communist Is Barred From United States

Secretary of State Kellogg announced the cancellation of visas for Shaturji Saklatzala, a Communist MP, barring his US entry. Kellogg said he assumed full responsibility after conferences with President Coolidge. Saklatzala,Indian-born, planned to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in Washington, and sought admission via Canada after the U S ban drew criticism.

Washington, D. C Kellogg Shaturji Sakhitzata Grifith House of Commons Coolidge Juricil Saktataala Tweter-Parlamentary Union London England America Shaturdi Saktatzala United States Saklatzila India Washington Inter-Parliamentary Union Shutjori Saklatza Kelloge Camadau New York Canada

Thousands of Students Await Registration at Big School

Thousands of students have arrived for registration which begins next week. A moderate rise in enrollment is expected. Room rates are lower than last year, with double rooms from $20 to $25 and single rooms from $10.

Warren Mre Urbana Royuth Loi Sts

Religion and Its Holy Books Topic at Mid Week

Rev. FW Field of First Baptist Church announces tonight’s fireside mid week meeting in the church fireside room. The subject is Religion and its Holy Books, the second in a series on the origin of the Bible, to be continued in coming weeks.

FW. Field First Baptist Church

West Chicago quartet to perform winter concert tonight

The Barth City quartet from West Chicago will present a full program at the West Chicago town hall this evening. A large audience has purchased tickets for the event. The four singers, a popular regional group, are known for their pleasing voices and wide local followings.

West Chicago Barth City Riet This City Hich

Photos of Air Wreck Shown in Town

Floyd Yonkin sent photographs of the Shenandoah wreck to John Helsdon of the H J H Barber shop. Yonkin, a former resident, lives about 20 miles away and reached the wreck within 30 minutes of the disaster. He supplied two airship hull samples with the photos, shown at the First National Bank.

John Helsdon H-J-H Barber ‘Shop Shenandoah Floyd Yonkin Yonkin

Chicago Folk Plan Program For Swedish Baptist Church

Congregation members announce an annual Sunday afternoon meeting with 30 Chicago youths visiting to lead gospel songs and short talks. The event, in English, invites the public and repeats the familiar program from last year.

Chicago

Boy Scouts to Be Ushers at DeKalb Church

Plans from First Lutheran church ushers appoint local Boy Scouts to serve as ushers at Sunday evening services in full uniform. Meeting at Rev E W Magnusson’s home included a brief business session and social hour with a luncheon. Also notice of Friday dances in Elva with music and good time.

DeKalb Church First Lutheran Church E. W. Magnusson Lutheran Church Boy Scouts

Air Board Begins Investigation Of Military Air Policy

Washington officials announce a nine member board appointed by the president to probe national military aircraft policy. Hearings will defend current policies and consider critics like Col William Mitchell. The board aims a report to the president for Congress by December and will question unified air service efficiency, government cooperation, and budget adequacy.

United Press Washington, D. C White House Congress War and Navy Department William Mitchell Great Britain

Wisconsin Senate Race Field Expands Amid Split Vote

La Follette loyalists welcome a larger anti-LafFollette field in Wisconsin as six or seven candidates join the race. The plan is to split the vote enough for “young Bob” to win the September 29 election. Only La Follette and John W. Work have party designations. Democrat William Bruce runs as an independent. Roy Wilcox, runner up in the Republican primaries, files for the final race.

United Press Milwaukee Wis la Follettte Wisconsin LaFollette Bob John W. Work William George Bruce Roy P. Wilcox la Follette

Controversy on Paved Road to Be Ended Today

Town expected a resolution today on the West Lincoln Highway paving from the bridge to the city limits. E A Rutlidge contractor from Rockford planned a conference with city officials and residents. Reports said holdouts had signed, clearing the way for a concrete pavement contract.

Lincoln Highway E. A. Rutlidge Rockford

Renew Search for Slayer In Revenge Case

Washington September 17 a renewed nationwide search for Dutch Anderson was ordered by all government agencies after the post office department announced the Dubuque body was not the notorious mail robber and ally of Gerald Chapman Chief Postal Inspectors Simons said six officers viewed the body in Dubuque and could not identify it several of the men knew Anderson personally confirming the uncertain identification delaying the case.

Lonwell Washington, D. C Dutch Anderson Post Office Department Dubuque Iowa Gerald Chapman Simons Anderson

Fruit Volume Shifts Through North Western Line

Reports show 150 to 250 car loads of peaches pears cantaloupe and grapes moving via the Chicago and North Western through the city daily. Cars are all being relayed in Clinton yards before continuing eastward.

Chicago & North Western Railroad Clinton

Weather forecast for Winvis shows fair conditions ahead

The area expects generally fair weather tonight and Friday. Temperatures rise tonight and then ease slightly cooler on Friday with a modest drop in highs.

Winvis

Couzens Attacks Revenue Bureau in Detroit Speech

Senator F. Couzens of Michigan charged in Detroit that maladministra tion at the Federal Revenue Bureau has caused discrimination against business and industry. He blamed improper influence for tax collection failures and criticized prohibition enforcement as grossly mismanaged amid secrecy over income surtax funds.

United Press Detroit Mich Federal Revenue Bureau F. Couzens Michigan Couzens

Finish Work On Maplewood at Noon Today

Paving on Maplewood Avenue finished at noon with further paving starting on South Sixth Street from Grove to Franklin later today. Maplewood Avenue to remain closed for about three weeks while cement hardens. The single block on South Sixth should complete quickly with curbing paved and slab laying to begin immediately. South Third Street from the current end to the city limits will also be paved by the same company in the eastern city section.

Maplewood Maplewood Avenue South Sixth Street Grove Franklin Streets South Third Street

Turn In Bids On New Hotel for This City

The DeKalb hotel project moves forward as bids for the hotel annex and remodeling are prepared. Chamber of Commerce members say action hinges on Mr. Wenzel of Planters Hotel Chicago who leads plans and bid efforts. One local firm is preparing an estimate, with letting date not yet set.

Chamber of Commerce Hotel Committee Wenzel Planter’s Hotel Chicago DeKalb

Services for Mrs Prussing This Afternoon

Funeral services for Mrs Dora Prussing of Grove street were held at 2 30 this afternoon at the family home. Rev L L Hammitt of the Methodist church conducted the services. Tomorrow the remains will be taken by auto to Sabula Iowa for final rites at Evergreen cemetery.

Dora Prussing Grove Street L. L. Hammitt Methodist Church Evergreen Cemetery Prussing Sabula

President to Speak Twice in West This Year

President Coolidge will travel to Chicago to address the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting. O E Bradfute, federation president, said after visiting the White House that the president agreed to the invitation. This marks a second western trip, as he will also go to Omaha to address the American Legion meeting.

Cuneu Evens Washington, D. C Coolidge Chicago American Farm Bureau Federation O. E. Bradfute Association White House Bradfute Omaha American Legion

Wright Leads Illinois Delegation to London Visit

Senator H. G. Wright travels with an Illinois group touring Europe to study transport systems. They arrived in London on Wednesday and were set to meet the British minister of transportation. On Friday the delegation would join Lord Ashfield, head of London underground interests, for a luncheon.

H. G. Wright Illinois Europe London Lord Ashfield London Underground

We Will Be Closed All Day Saturday and Evening

Herr's Clothing and Shoes announces a full closing for Saturday and the evening hours. the store will resume normal operations on the following business day.

Herr

Hoy Sticks To His Story In Conspiracy Trial

Woodstock Newfoundland September 17 The cross examination of Fremont Hoy star state witness in the conspiracy trial of Judge C P Barnes and former States Attorney W F Lumiey ended at noon after a heated effort by defense counsel to shake his testimony Judge Barl Reynolds warned the Hoys will not be retried in this court Clarence Hoy who is serving a five year term in the state penitentiary was to follow his father on the stand His testimony was expected to support his fathers and the state case A verbal clash arose when Hoy was asked about the Truman Abbott note and prosecuting attorney Frank Maynard insisted Hoy had a legal right to those papers and could dispose of them as he saw fit

United Press Woodstock Fremont Hoy Star C. P. Barnes W. F. Lumiey Barl Reynolds Defense Council Joslyn Truman Abbott Frank Maynard Hoy

Westbrook to Make Fight In Druggan Case

Thurlow G. Essington and State Senator James J. Barbour filed today as attorneys for Wesley Westbrook deposed warden of the Cook County jail. Westbrook lost his job during the jail exposure when it was learned that Terry Druggan and Frankie Lake, millionaire beer peddlers, had been given special privileges. Contempt hearings in federal court before Judge James H. Wilkerson were continued until September 24.

United Press Chicago Thurlow G. Essington Streator James J. Barbour Wesley Westbrook Cook County Westbrook Terry Druggan Frankie Lake James H. Wilkerson

Mrs William Wall Hospital Update After Operation

Mrs William Wall remains at Glidden Hospital where reports this afternoon indicate her condition is very satisfactory. She underwent a serious operation earlier this week and friends are glad for the improving outlook.

William Wall Glidden Hospital

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