Hopper Weather Forecast for Wines and Cold Update
Weather forecast notes generally fair conditions tonight and Friday with slightly colder air in the southeast. Temperatures rise Friday afternoon in the north and central portions. The rest of the passage shifts to probate, court, and local governance matters including a hearing for the late Coll McNaughton, an incomplete estate inventory, court housekeeping, and a Chicago customs nomination by President Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coll McNaughton
Samuel Drew
Niels Juul
Chicago
Senate
Harding
Juul
Wm. H. Clare
Joliet
Deneen Republican Organization
House of Repre
Irish Free State Flags and Troop Withdrawals
Dublin reports the Irish free state will fly a tri color flag with white green and gold. London announces immediate removal of 45,000 British troops from Ireland, with Curragh camp continuing. Sinn Fein delegates and leaders gather in Dublin to study the peace agreement, Unionists and Jews express support, and Eamonn De Valera is expected to request a proportionate role in upcoming Dail Eireann decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Dec
Irish Free State
London
Ireland
War Office
Curragh
Sinn Fein
Irish “Republican Army
Ulster
North Ireland
Eamonn de Valera
Farmers Mad Change Sought by Senator Kessinger
Senator Harold C. Kessinger spoke at the Grange hall in Manhattan last night, delivering his fifteenth address in Win county. He urged farmers and citizens to awaken civic conscience, study marketing and legislative programs, and oppose tax shifts and price control by elites. The crowd packed the venue and applauded key points about defending the middle west and limiting government domination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold C. Kessinger
Win County
County Farm Bureau
Grange Hall
Manhattan
Kessinger
Peoria Water Works Increase Postponed
The Illinois Commerce Commission postponed the hearing on Peoria Waterworks petition for higher water rates in Peoria Averyville and Bartonville until January 4. Corporation counsel Sheldon McGrath could not attend today, causing the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Peoria Waterworks Company
Peoria
Averyville
Bartonville
Ilinois Commerce Commission
Sheldon. McGrath
Defense Attacks 1908 Interest Law In Small Case
WAUKEGAN Illinois December 8 Defense attorney Werner Schroeder closed in arguing the 1908 state interest law is unconstitutional in Gov Len Small embezzlement conspiracy case. He contended the legislature failed to print an amendment removing the emergency clause, citing the Neiberger v McCullough case as precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukegan
Len Small
Werner Schroeder
C. Edwards
Schroeder
Journal of the House of Representatives
Supreme Court of Minois
Neiberger Va. McCullough
Neiberger
McLean County
University of Hillnois
Dillas
Tilmots Supreme Court
Ite
F. Beaubien
Defense
Near Riot As Tots Spy Santa on Jefferson Street
A midmorning crowd on Jefferson Street caused a near riot when children chased a Santa impersonator near the Boston Store. Mothers watched as youngsters swarmed the figure, eager for a promised glimpse of reindeer names and gifts. The bustling scene turned into a chaotic dash with shoppers brushing by.
Bank Robbers Lose Out in Fierce Michigan Chase
A running gun fight between bank robbers and citizens began in Grand Rapids and ended near Pine Lake Michigan. Four bandits escaped unscathed from multiple clashes, but all were captured at Pine Lake after heavy gunfire. One officer died, another wounded badly. $14,000 stolen earlier was recovered.
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Pine Lake
Mich
Grand Rapids
Michigan Exchange Bank
Plainwell
Bradley
Score
Joliet Sees No Graft In Hootch Rumors Shown
In a candid column the observer dismisses Chicago graft chatter and urges faith in Joliet's police. The writer argues that claims of officials aiding bootlegging on Bluff Street and South Joliet Street are unlikely and criticizes the notion that beer moves leave the city unseen. Mentions jury eligibility, a historical note on chloroform, and praises local law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Observer
Chicago
Bluff Street
South Joliet Street
1St Ward
Torpedo Tube Key to Rescue of S-48 Crew
Forty-five men including two officers and three navy personnel were rescued from the Lake Torpedo Boat submarine S-48 after it nose-dived off Bridgeport. They were saved by a Standard Oil tanker and treated for chlorine fumes, with heavy ballast and torpedo tube operations keeping the stern above water.
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New York
United States Navy
Bridgeport
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Socony
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Stanley Haas
Olson
Mexicans Still Hold American First Boats
The American fishing vessel Mabel and three crew members remain in Mexican custody on charges of illegal fishing. Consul Burnett at Ensenada informed the U.S. State Department from Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mabel
Toat Perue
Ase
Burnetts
Ensenada
Mexico
If the Gas Only Was Better
A reader notes gas problems affecting cooking as a common excuse for failure, while the Western United Gas and Electric Company defends its supply in a paid ad titled What we do to your satisfactory gas supply. Citizens grill the ad and the Taxpayers’ League collects evidence for a commerce body demand for lower rates or better gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western United Gas and Electric Company
Taxpayers’ League
Germany Seen as World Menace and Threat to Stability
Dr. W. A Pratt warned at the Association of Commerce that Germany remains a danger, predicting a possible entry into Paris in 1925 and a new political era as monarchy potentially resurfaces. He cited financial chaos, displaced boundaries, increasing armaments, and a looming Hungarian influence shaping a volatile postwar Europe.
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Germany
Ghenzollern
Ich
W. A.“Pratt
Association of Commerce
France
Europe
Asia
Russia
Africa
Attila
Tamerlane
No Chance For New Shoes Christmas Appeal in Joliet
A ragged six year old asks Santa for new shoes as a younger brother clings to his hand. A Joliet family of five faces hunger and poverty with two schoolgirls, a starving infant, and a laid off father. Volunteers of America and the Times seek donations to fund Joy Stockings and Christmas relief at 308 S Chicago St.
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Santy
Santa Claus
Joliet
Public Health Council
Volunteers
America
Chicago Street
Spanish War Vets Elect Officers at Rosevelt School
The Joe Wheeler Camp No. 38 United Spanish War Veterans elected officers on Wednesday night at the Roosevelt school. Officers include Commander Elias R. Spafford Senior Vice Commander V J Caohe Nour Junior Vice Commander Albert Hagmayer and others. Installation and annual banquet set for January 4 at Roosevelt school with guests Chicago Commander John J Garrity and staff invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wheeler
United Spanish War Veterans
Roseevelt
Elias R. Spafford
V. J. Caohenour
Albert J. Hagmayer
Edward A. Nixon
Frank Pitscher
William H. Pritchard
Philo A. Hoyt
Carl McKee
Peter Kramer
Wiliam
Carter
Carl Quinn
Harles Hagmayer
Sie
Roosevelt School
Greent
John J. Garrity
Chicago
Sieasnaiiebn Nied
Oscar EB. Carlstrom
Aledo
Ilinois
Stock Market Closes Weak with Mixed Grains and Bonds
New York stock market closed weak today with most leading issues near day lows. Corn Products rose two points to 91 while Utah gained one to 61. General Asphalt slipped to 65 1/8, Mexican Petroleum fell to 112 1/2, Steel Common dropped to 93 1/8, and Baldwin eased to 93 8. Note also government bonds unchanged and total shares traded 659,106. Sulphur noted as an old element.
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New York
Utah
Baldwin
Chicago Stock Yards Strike Sparks Riots and Court Injunction
Chicago witnesses intense disruption as rioting erupts near the stockyards. Judge Denis E. Sullivan issues a sweeping injunction banning picketing intimidation and violence. Reports say about 19,000 workers may be on strike with plants operating at roughly 20 percent capacity. kansas city and other notes report no picketing enforcement and a fatal clash between a strike-breaker and a Mexican worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Denis E. Sullivan
Superior Court
Illinois
Iudore
Dennis E. Sullivan
Kansas City
Kansas Industrial Court
Lata
De La Salle Gridiron Men Honored At Banquet
De La Salle football warriors were honored at a banquet held Wednesday in the Snapp cafeteria. Francis P Ron kin served as toastmaster as fifty guests from both teams gathered to congratulate the squad. Veterans including Bob Rathford and Edad Mason received ovations for past seasons while Rev Bro Austin commended Marty Gleason and the team for their strong showing.
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de la Salle
Snapp
Francis P Ronkin
Bob Rathford
Edad Mason
Bro. Austin
Chicago de LaSalle
Marty Gleason
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James E. Newkirk
Onn VG
Duatch
ADS
Manhattan Hall
Middle West
Columbia River
Oregon
Tots
Old Man
Jefferson Street
Milady
Court House
Santa Clauths
Boston
Kris Kringle
North Pole
J. Y. Simpson
Edinburgh
Paris
Rome
Constantine
Italy
Walla
Dr. Pratt Spska
Partner
Peneuerate
Chicago Stock Yards
Fortieth
Wallace Streets
de la Salles
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