Weather, appointments, and social notes from Joliet news
Mostly cloudy Illinois forecast with easterly winds shifting to north by Wednesday. Charles L. Fisher named deputy internal revenue elector in Division No 7 under Michael J. Donahue. Lewis Moore Jr a Yale student returns for holidays with parents on Western Avenue. Lotus Brothers candy displays feature in-house made sweets. Private Soldiers and Sailors Legion auxiliary plans a masquerade with a strict unmasking penalty. Mail delays at Joliet post office spark talk as Christmas rush continues. Grapefruit demonstration at Larrett's by Florida Citrus Exchange features grapefruit pie and scaldsweet fruit. Helen Smith, UW student, visits Peoria guest of Maud Berger. Dempsey Carpentier fight pictures draw crowds at Lincoln theatre. Final income tax payments processed smoothly at internal revenue office under Donahue. staff praised.
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Helen Smith
Margaret Burden Smith
Third Avenue
University of Wisconsin
Maud Berger
Peoria
Joliet
Allied Council Holds its Regular Session
The Allied Veterans council met at Roosevelt school Monday night in regular session. After approving the minutes a committee was empowered to act to investigate the offer of two planes being considered for purchase. Election of officers will follow when the veterans groups hold their annual elections.
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Allied Veterans Council
Roosevelt School
Rotarians To Boost Athletics Tonight
The Gold and Blue club, composed of high school students who have won "J" will be entertained by Joliet Rotarians at the Commercial club tonight. The assistant athletic director of the University of Chicago will speak. The fete aims to boost school athletics and features Footee and his squad from 1921.
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Joliet Rotarians
Univ. : of Chicago
Footee
Second Costly Blaze Destroys Family Home in Ridgewood
In Ridgewood a Christmas Eve fire destroyed the Meyer home at 103 Lambert Street while the family shopped. The house, nearly all possessions, and baby clothes were lost. neighbors and 200 bucket brigade workers aided firefighters. No lives were harmed. the Wasson house and Noren residence escaped larger damage. Insurance covered some loss. annexation talk follows as water mains are debated.
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E. A. Meyer
Lambert
Mrs. Meyer
Nels Noren
William Wharham
Noren
Wharcum
Wharham
W. F. Johnston
Meyers
Mr. Meyer
Charles Lowden
Ridgewood
Providence
Mixer Christmas Issue From Illinois Steel Company
The December issue of The Mixer features a Home Page with holiday gift suggestions and recipes, a story about a new arrival, and an athletic page on Steel Works club activities. It highlights a women’s swimming win over Chicago YMCA, a dual meet with the Chicago Aquatic Club, club privilege tables, Good Fellows editorial by John Woods, slogans by Charles Hindle, Plant News reviews, a staff Christmas greeting, a Rod of Horseshoe Twirlers cartoon by E. W. RB, Billy Meadmore comics, local mill characters, births and marriages notices, plus Joe Hamel with sauerkraut and other details across pages 13 to 15.
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of Steel Company
Illinois Steel Company
Steel Works Club
Chicago
Chicago “Aquatic Club
Good Fellows” Club
John Woods
Charles Hindle
Billet Mill
Rod Ot Horseshoe
E. W. RB
In Shape for Kope Hearing on Disorderly House
Police near completion of evidence against Mrs Rebecca Kope of Collins Street charged with keeping a disorderly house. It will be her second offense with prior fines around 400 dollars last spring. New evidence includes statements from two girls under 18. She is out on 2000 dollar bonds. Peter Skrupa, tied to the raid last Saturday, also on 2000 dollar bonds. Hearing set for next Friday before Magistrate Nicholson.
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Rebecca Kope
Collins Street
Peter Skrupa
Nicholson
Mystery Deepens In O Connor Hunt In Wisconsin
Chicago December 20 authorities push search for the unidentified Slain man linked to the O Connor case. Bernard J Grogan released after questioning at the detective bureau. Emmett Evans fingerprint expert returns to help determine the dead man's identity and possible ties to O Connor. Louisville police check a suicide jumper for possible O Connor match.
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Chicago
Tommy” O'Connor
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Bernard J
Barney) Grogan
West Side
Grogan
Detective Bureau
Koshbonong
Wis
Palmyra
Emmett Evans
Tte
O’connor
Evans
Louisville
Copley Faces Poor Fight Outlook in April Primaries
The Observer notes Copley’s weak postmaster settlement and waning support. Bolton becomes postmaster, Barber gains a new job, while rival candidates jockey for county offices. Gas costs and service hurt Copley, with county races shaping up as independents gauge organization ties and potential recruits for sheriff, treasurer, and clerks. The town convention precedes April primaries as new faces emerge.
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Bolton
Barber
Copley
Woodruff Boys
Corlett
Colonel Lambert
California
Mitchell
Congress
Walker
Bentley
McCabe
Blim
DuPage County
Joliet
Copley Force
Cowing
Garnsey
Tom Stevenson
Big Bill Brockman
Harry Williams
Lindgren
Jeffrey
Johnny ‘Walker
Bissell
Starmann
Drew
Harry Lauder on Scotland and the Free State league
Detroit December 20 Sir Harry Lauder the Scotch comedian commented on Scotland’s liberty movement. He said Scotland is part of the British Empire and should remain so and declined to support a Free State league. He remarked Scotland is already free and walked away.
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Detroit
Scotland
Harry Lauder
Scotch Free State League
England
Great Britain
Free State League
Skrupa Denies Selling Heath in Prohibition Case
Peter Skrupa and Rebecca Kope were arrested during a raid on a notorious dive. Skrupa pleaded not guilty to violating the Illinois prohibition act, arraigned in county court, and released on $2,000 bonds posted by Mrs. Kops.
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Peter Skrupa
Rebecca Kope
Martin
Kops
Al Meyer and Irene Morgan wed at St Peters Lutheran
A pretty romance culminated in the marriage of Al W Meyer and Miss Irene Morgan this afternoon at St Peters Lutheran church. Meyer, longtime collector for A C Johnston, is active in local Lions and Knights of Pythias circles and a former serviceman. Morgan, formerly at the Chocolate Shop and Over the Top candy shop, has many friends.
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S T. Peter’s Lutheran Church of
W. Meyer
Irene Morgan
Meyer
A. C. Johnston
Miss Morgan
Lincoln Theatre
Mr. Meyer
Lions den
Lions Organization
Paul Revere Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Man Mangled by Street Car Near His Home
Joe Moskini of 1011 Collins street was hit by a C and J street car at 6 30 last night near his home. He suffered multiple injuries including a crushed arm needing amputation, several broken ribs and head injuries. Motorman P M Park and conductor were on scene as Moskini lay between the tracks near street car 521.
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Joe Moskini
Collins Street
Moskini
P. M. Park
Twink
Bernard Klein
Futterer
Elwood
Collins
South Cross
Elwood Street
Booze Autos in Chicago To Be Taken Up
December 20 Chicago police raids continue on illicit liquor traffic with autos found carrying contraband liquor to be confiscated and taken to the city garage. Chief Fitzmorris says cars will not be subject to writs of replevin as Chicago becomes the driest spot in the United States. Federal authorities plan to assist before New Year’s, while arrests strain courts due to varied liquids and delayed analyses.
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Chicago
Charles C. Fitzmorris
United States
Haynes
Easy Yellowley
Washington
Petion
Hard Luck Champion Ralph Marshall of Altoona
Ralph Marshall, 37, long hospital bound with 28 prior stays, survives by hope for rest at home after Christmas and New Year. A machinist by trade at the Altoona Pennsylvania Railroad shops, he endures illness with dignity, his strength tested by the task of daily life.
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Altoona
Ralph Marshall
Janitors threaten Chicago walkout over pay rise demand
About 10,000 union janitors in Chicago threaten a January 1 walkout as the contract with employers via the Chicago Real Estate Board expires. The board proposed changes in working conditions and pay cuts. janitors demand at least a $1 monthly raise per rental unit worth $60. Arbitration via Judges Landis and Alschuler is urged. otherwise a lockout may occur.
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Chicago
Chicago Real Estate Board
Real Estate Board
William F. Quesse
Lewis M. Smith
Quesse
Landis and
Alschuler
Schultz Case Rehearing Sought In Chicago and Alton Suit
Charles L. Schultz seeks a rehearing in the Chicago and Alton railroad case after successive verdicts. Injuries from a Sept. 16, 1916 crossing incident near South Chicago led to intestinal surgery. Attorney Pence B. Orr secured $13,000 in 1918, then $12,000 in 1920, and finally $8,000 in the latest award.
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Charles L. Schultz
Chicago and Alton Railroad Company
Schultz
Chicago
Alton
Pence B. Orr
Orr
Pythian Installation To Be Held January 12
A joint installation of officers for Joliet Pythian Lodges and the Pythian sisters will be held at Loughran hall Thursday evening January 12. The event is public and will be followed by a supper and dance. This marks the first installation for a one year term after six months of prior service.
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Joliet
Hermena M Gerdes Dies In Manhattan At 65
Hermena Margaret Gerdes aged 65 died at her home in Manhattan today. She is survived by her sister Mrs. Stephen Eyrich and brother Harry G. Gerdes, both of Manhattan. Funeral services will be at Manhattan Lutheran church Thursday at 1 PM with burial in Wilton Center cemetery.
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Hermena Margaret Gerdes
Manhattan
Stephen Eyrich
Harry G. Gerdes
Manhattan Lutheran Church
Wilton Center
Spanish War Vets To Meet Next Wednesday
The United Spanish-American War Veterans will meet Wednesday evening in the school building. It is the last meeting of the year, and the annual report of the officers will be read. Commander M. Orlomoski said important matters would be brought up and urged a record attendance.
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United
Bed Fire Extinguished at Francis Street Home
Firefighters from Fire Company No. 1 responded to a bed fire at 408 Francis Street this afternoon near 1:00. The blaze in Stanley Wisnewski’s residence was extinguished quickly without further damage or injuries reported.
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Francis Street
Stanley Wisnewski
Kraft divorce suit seeks $50 settlement
Ella Kraft told Judge Webster in Circuit court that her husband Herman C. Kraft was worth only about $50 to her. She is suing for divorce and stated that a settlement of $50 would be satisfactory.
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Detroit
Ella Kraft
Webster
France to trade capital ships for submarines in talks
Washington December 26 French demand for ten new capital ships has faded as Paris offers to abandon the capital ship claim if promised enhanced submarine and auxiliary fleet rights. Briand instructions push for modern Navy while Britain and the United States weigh the submarine allotment and overall balance of naval power amid tense conference dynamics.
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Washington
France
Briand
Hughes
M. Sarraut
Pan-American
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Public test of De Valera power in Dail Eireann
In Dublin on December 20 the two factions in Dail Eireann brace for a public test as Eamon de Valera moves a resolution to replace the peace pact with alternative terms. The clash hints at a near split in war policy amid a possible ratifying vote. De Valera and allies press a hard line against Sinn Fein collaborators.
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Dail Eirneann
Pe Valeria
Sinn Fein
C Ommitte
Burglars Crack Safe at Hyde Park Grocery
Burglars cracked the safe of the Black Kelly stenew Yellow Front grocery at 5426 Lake Park Ave near Hyde Park police station. They believed to have secured about $2,690 after forcing the inner door with an iron bar and gaining entry through the rear door. a man discovered the break-in.
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Chicago
Kelly Stenew
Lake Park Ave
Hyde Park Park Pelief Station
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Weather Forecast
Illinois
Charles L. Fisher
Internal Revenue
Michael J. Donahue
Joliet of Nee
Lewis Moore, Jr
Yale
Lewis Moore
Western Avenue
Lotus Brothers
Jefferson and
Joliet Streets
Woman's Auxiliary
Private Soldiers and Sailors Legion
Larrett’s
Florida Citrus Exchange
Internal Revenue Collector
Donahue
Allied Council
Rotarians
Billy Meadmore
Joe Hamel
Kope
O'Connor Hunt
Skrupa
Heath
al Meyer
Hermena M. Gerdes
DE Valeras
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