Naturalization hearings set for December 12 in Will County
Will County naturalization hearings will be held December 12 with twenty six cases to be entered. Applicants include J Kimbirs Russia J Engatrom Sweden Andrew Balbeg a Italy Sotiros Mpoliaris Greece John Fedo Austria Ignac Irwick Hungary and others. Additional hearing planned for February. H B Brown of Chicago Presbyterian Board will speak at a Central Presbyterian church dinner hosted by a local Association of Commerce member. Bert Folk buys two new rubber boots and seeks hunting information.
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Will County
J. Kimbirs
Russia
J. Engatrom
Sweden
Andrew Balbega
Italy
Sotiros Mpoliaris
Greece
Johi Fedo
Austria
Ignac Irwick
Hungary
John Milonas
Turkey
Jos. Zugel
Frank Kump
Fam
Michael Frankowich
Peterous
Babetta Grath
Germany
Marcel Rzewhnick
John Mackeveth
L. M. Jager
Kazinicer Budzweki
Lugi Petroc
Joseph Lisac
Calcateria George
Dominuk Gorroni
H. 8. Brown
Presbyterian Board of Chicago
Central Presbyterian Church
Association of Commerce
Thompson Buys Barr Residence at Cherry Hill Auction
The home of State Senator Richard J Barr at 318 Western Avenue sold at auction yesterday for 91250. Chris Thompson of the Powers Thompson Construction Company purchased the property. The Oliver Realty Company represented Thompson. Senator Barr previously owned the Harry Thompson home at Cherry Hill.
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Richard J
Western Avenue
Yeatsrday
Chris Thompson
Powers-Thompson Construction Company
Oliver, Realty Company
Thompson
Barr
Harry Thompson
Cherry Hill
Plane breaks hurling tragedy kills five carpenters
Five carpenters were killed or fatally injured when a plank in a new prison cell house scaffolding collapsed. Charlie Nelson 52 of Lockport and Morris Lindstrom died. Eric Lindstrom and Lemont workers were seriously hurt. One man escaped with minor injuries. Officials blamed the accident on the broken plank during the removal of falsework.
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Charlie Nelson
Lockport
Morris Lindstrom
Richards Street
Joliet
Eric Lindstrom
Lemont
Neldon
Lindstrom
Sst
Joseph’s Hospital
A. F. Grieger
Carpenters’ Union
Carpenters’ District Council
Homeless To Be Fed At Mission Monday Dec 26 Joliet
The Morning Star mission will host a Christmas Day follow up meal for the moneyless and homeless in Joliet on Monday. Mrs. C. S. Witwer of Ottawa Street M E church will provide the dinner with a program of entertainment. In November the mission reported meals, beds, clothes, Bibles and gospel distribution while noting police and jail visits and travel assistance.
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Joliet
Morning Star Mission
Elise
C. S. Witwer
Ottawa Street
M. E. Church
Peter H. McCarthy
Rock Island
Evangelical Church
Plainfield
Elks Minstrels Draw Record Crowds at Grand Theater
Capacity houses fill Elks Minstrels shows with crowds surpassing opening night. Final Friday performance is expected to again sell out as demand for seats remains high and applications for tickets surge.
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The
Elks’ Minstrels
The Pre Mortem Statement of a Dog
A dog recalls harsh abuse by a boy named Chuck and Bill and a mob, recounting being dragged by a neck noose and threatened with death. He critiques human cruelty, compares mad dogs to mad men, and laments a stomach ache misread as menace while describing a fatal scene on Jefferson Street.
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Bill
Chuck
Jefferson Street
Chicago
Offer of Votes Ends Saturday in Times Contest
The Times runs a voting contest offering 25 000 extra votes with a six month subscription. Nominate a friend or renew to credit votes to a designated member. The campaign offers are set to end Saturday and will not be repeated.
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Times
the Times
Sonica Abe Jamés
Yoho
World naval program hinges on Japan decision
Washington December 1 The arms conference nears a critical 48 hour phase that could scrap nearly half of the warships of the United States Britain and Japan or prolong the vast naval buildup. Final outcome rests with Japan and three leaders Hughes Balfour and Kato as tensions rise over a 5 5 3 ratio and Japan's 10 10 7 counter proposal. Officials expect Japan to accept the American plan though they deem its stance bluff. If accepted American tonnage already under construction would secure world naval leadership within six years.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Hughes
A. J. Balfour
Baron Kato
Pall Bearers Named for Coll McNaughton Funeral
Pall bearers for Joliet attorney Coll McNaughton who died suddenly Tuesday were announced. Active bearers were John Bray Louis H Plepenbrink W J Lyons John T Clyne Joseph McFadden Henry J Weber. Honorary pallbearers included Walter Martin J W Downey Judge George Cowing E J Corlett J W D Arcy Peter Shutts. Funeral from residence Friday at 3:30. Will County Bar members will meet at 2:30 in circuit court room to attend.
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Coll McNaughton
Joliet
John Bray
Louis H. Plepenbrink
W. J. Lyons
John T. Clyne
Joseph McFadden
Henry J. Weber
Walter Martin
J. W. Downey
George Cowing
E. J. Corlett
J. W. D’arcy
Peter Shut
Campaign to end diplomatic cases in dry areas launched
Washington dispatch reports the Anti Saloon League of America launched a campaign to eliminate all diplomatic cases in dry areas. Wayne B Wheeler, the league's general counsel, announced the drive after a string of wet parties at foreign embassies as entertainment features.
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Washington
Anti- Saloon League of America
Byayne B. Wheeler
League
Vienna Bread Riots Break Out After Announcement
Bread riots erupted in Vienna on December 1 as crowds attacked big hotels and smashed windows after the announcement faulted. Police mobilized to quell the unrest and restore order amid escalating tensions.
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Vienna
Will County Board Approves Bronze Soldier Memorial
In an afternoon session on Wednesday the Will County board voted to spend 2300 dollars to erect a bronze memorial honoring the county's soldiers. Several board members suggested the question could be delayed or rejected if a vote occurred.
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Will County
Bribe Charge Mention Linked to Embezzlement Indictment
Springfield dispatch reports Governor Samuel denies bribery allegations tied to an embezzlement indictment. A letter from Director Jenkins calls the charge a damnable lie and says it appeared in Chicago papers claiming a grand jury member confessed an attempt to bribe him in support of the Governor.
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Springfield
Ill
Samiail
Public
Jenkins
Chicago
Blue Beard of to Guillotine in Paris
In Paris a former wife of Henri Landru, Fernande Begret, reacts to Landru's death sentence for murder. She remains active on stage, planning a Montmartre revue while expressing disbelief at his guilt. Landru accepts the sentence with sardonic humor, noting his earlier prediction.
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Paris
Mont Marte
Henri Landru
Fernande Begret
Landri
Inez
Landru
Mile
Segret
Henri
Fernande
Lanér
Versailles
Investigative twists in Joliet gang kidnap case unfolds
Reported last night a Joliet group abducted a 20 year old girl and her 17 year old married sister, forcing an atrocious series of assaults. The older sister endured the abuse and the pair were seen in public today as investigators probe the alleged crime.
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Sytek Lenetocarer
Joliet
Wounded Veterans Form Joliet Unit Meeting
The Joliet unit of the Wounded Veterans met at Roosevelt School on Friday night at 8 o clock. J Mahon and Albert Yates were listed among attendees at 10 7 Madeline and 209 Grant Avenue locations.
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Joliet
Walt
Gastsaion
Roosevelt School
J. Mahon
Madeline
Albert
Yates
Grant Avenus
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