Gagged Press Declares Reid Worst Menace in District
Frank R. Reid, seeking the Republican nomination for Congress, accuses the Copley press of a gas monopoly and a political machine in Joliet Aurora and Elgin. He claims misinformation suppression and biased coverage, urging support for four rival dailies to break the monopoly.
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Aurora
Eleventh
Ira C. Copley
Frank R. Reid
Congress
Reid
Copley
Copley Press
Rili
Rolltes
Condine
Joliet
Elgin
Congressional District
Elgin Daily News
One Man Car Meet Scheduled in Joliet Tonight
Hundreds expected at Alpine hall this evening to hear speakers oppose one man street cars. Commissioner Hennessy Schick and Friedrich of the city council, with a Joliet Times representative, return from Rock Island with safety findings. Petitions protesting the operation will be circulated and sent to the city council and Public Utilities commission after enough names are collected.
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Alpine Hall
Joliet
Hennessy, Schick and
Friedrich
Public Utilities Commission
Illinois Weather Outlook Snow Flurries and Winds
Snow flurries and colder air are expected on Wednesday with fair conditions on Thursday. Fresh northerly winds shift to variable by Thursday as temperatures dip.
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Illinois
Lenten Services Open With Brief Noon Day Talk
Christ Episcopal church begins Lenten observances with 10 am services and a 12:10 pm noon day gathering each Wednesday led by Roy R Bailey Kago. Bishop Sheldon M Griswold preaches at the 7:46 pm Ash Wednesday service with future Quiet Day and Holy Eucharist plans.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Roy R. Bailey Kago
Sheldon M. Griswold
Bishop Griswold
Irregularity in Adoption Sparks Kidnapping Claim
A habeas corpus hearing was issued for Mr and Mrs David Christman in Rock County circuit court after Emma Schwarz filed a petition alleging kidnapping of 15 year old Gladys David son now with the Christmans in Lockport. The case centers on custody, possible fraud, and failure to certify adoption papers, with the Davids ons pursuing custody through the Chicago mother.
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David Christman
Dibell
Emma Schwarz
Gladys Davidson
Rock County
Wisconsin
Emma Davidson
Chicago
Gladys
Ida Christman
Lockport
W. W. North
Michael Kaveney
Chester Davidson
Lake Park Avenue
Christman
Auto Strikes Truck No One Injured Near Marion and Center
R Root general manager of Burroughs Adding Machine agency narrowly avoided serious injury when his car sideswiped a Bannon Cartage truck driven by Ole Wogen at Marion and Center streets. Both drivers to police station to file reports. disagreement on fault and speeds.
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R. Root
West Park Avenue
Burroughs Adding Machine Agency
Bannon Cartage Company
Ole Wogen
Clay Street
Marion
Center Streets
Root
Marion Street
Center Street
Wogen
Girl Narrowly Escapes Injury After Truck Collision
Mollie Jelco an eight year old student at St Josephs church on Scott street ran into a Barrett Hardware truck driven by W L Bush on Chicago street. Bush stopped and reported the incident to police. Jelco was uninjured but urged to attend school.
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Mollie Jelco
St. Joseph’s Church
Scott Street
Barrett Hardware Company
W. L. Bush
Curtis Avenue
Bush
Chicago
Jelco
Woped Tea Shop Chain Plans Global Expansion
Ruth Abeling reports Ida Jane Dutton of the New York Exchange for Woman's Work outlines a plan to train college girls in business via YWCA tea shops. The program aims to open shops in multiple cities, circling the world within two years, starting in October. Dutton, a prominent executive, will wed Job B. E. Hedges in June while continuing her business efforts.
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Ruth Abeling
New York
Ida Jane Dutton
New York Exchange For Woman's Work
Dutton
Young Woman’s Christian Association
York
Job BE. Hedges
New York City Railways
New York State
Drivers for Beer Truck Not Yet Found
Sheriff Newkirks investigation into the beer truck crash at Broadway and Western avenue identifies a Joliet citizen who confirms the same truck left Morris Minooka road before 12 yesterday. R. R. Sidell reports alcohol percentages after analysis, and a Joliet resident notes the truck in a Mingoka ditch. A $100 reward is offered for the drivers' apprehension.
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Newkirks
Broadway
Western Avenue
Morris-Minooka Road
R. R. Sidell
Joliet
Morris
Elgin
Mingoka
THE
TIMES
Mystery of Peter Comas Location Probed by The Times
The Times investigates the whereabouts of Peter Comas, a Greek man, following his parting from Jolet. Emma Frank of Chicago reports concern, and M. Dimas, owner of Dimas restaurant, notes Comas previously worked in Joliet and once ran a restaurant in Mendota Illinois.
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Peter Comas
Jolet
the Times
Emma Frank
West 35Th Street
Chicago
M. Dimas
Dimas
Joliet
Domas
Mendota
Ilinois
Farmer Labor petitions filed for county offices
Three petitions were filed in the county court this afternoon by candidates on the Farmer Labor party. William Donaldson seeks county judge, George Quinlin runs for sheriff, and R. W. Grant for county clerk. Additional Farmer Labor candidates are expected to file in the coming days.
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Farmer Labor Party
William Donaldson
George Quinlin
R. W. Grant
Wilt County
Inner-Labor Party
William H. Donaldson
Ray W. West
Judge orders Stefan Aracsi to court for contempt
Judge Dibell ordered Stefan Aracsi to appear in circuit court on contempt charges after he owed $120 in back alimony to his wife Julia. An interpreter revealed Aracsi kept the money in a local bank. He is expected to make payments to avoid jail.
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Dibell
Stefan Aracsi
Aracsi
Julia
Court Asked To Stop Coal Mine Debris Dumping
John Glinny filed suit in Will County Circuit Court to halt waste dumping by the Skinner Bros. who run a local coal mine. The case seeks injunctive relief and will be heard at the March term of court.
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Skinner Bros
Will County
John Glinny
Morning Star Mission February Report Highlights Free Aid
The Morning Star mission, led by Superintendent P. A. Marthy, reports February figures: 1073 meals served, 757 free beds, 97 people helped with free clothing, 2 free Bibles, 3 free New Testaments, 125 items distributed, 24 lice court and jail visits, and rail fare paid for 4 persons. Rev Irving E Putnam’s Sunday school class contributed 60 meals. the piece ends with a reflective line about change in outlook after witnessing events.
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Morning Star
Irving E. Putnam
Tailor Leaves Bench for Mysterious Lady
Paul Sistokas, Rockdale village tailor, seen gazing at a mysterious woman who appeared in his shop. He locked up and vanished with the woman, leaving villagers divided on whether he was kidnapped or married, and the door remained shut.
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Paul Sistokas
Rockdale
Paul
Mail Carriers Whistle To Announce Deliveries
City mailmen rang whistles to signal mail delivery as monthly bills go out. Postmaster Bolton praised the plan and noted four workers ill but service remains steady after rerouting. Ash Wednesday service at First German Lutheran Church planned for 7 30 p m in German.
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Uncle Sam
Bolton
First
Harold Lyons Awakens From Nine Day Coma
Harold Lyons of 109 West Washington woke from a nine day semi conscious state at St Joseph s hospital after a brain infection. He recalled recent events but has no memory of the period before illness. Hospital authorities note similar ninth day climaxes in these cases.
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Harold Lyons
West Washington
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Ons
One Man Car Not Popular In Rock Island
Rock Island Illinois March 1. The one man street car raises accident hazards and disrupts schedules in city lines, according to Mayor H. M. Schriver and city commissioners. They opposed the system, saying it is unsafe and a menace to traffic. The mayor narrowly escaped injuries when a car started during transfers. Schools head E C Fisher was thrown from a one man car. The system went into effect on all Rock Island city lines today. Joliet and Davenport officials discuss findings with Mayor Gorey after talks with Tri City railroad officials.
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Rock Island
H. M. Schriver
Frank X. Friedrich
Adam Schick
Wm. Hennessy
Joliet
Illinois Commerce Commission
M. T. Rudgren
Wm. Fitzsimmons
Frank Wich
John A. Murrin
Wich
Schriver
E. C. Fisher
Charles Regan
Rock Island Labor Review
Rock Island City
Davenport
Tri-City Railroad
Gorey
Last Day to File Petitions For County Offices
The final filing deadline for political petitions looms Thursday with a large Republican primary anticipated in Wilt County unless withdrawals occur by March 7. Candidates list includes Sheriff contenders and a broad slate for state and local offices with multiple Joliet and surrounding area contenders.
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Board of Supervisors
Small
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Joliet-Plainfield Road
Plainfield Road
Richard J. Barr
Metzger
Seemoney
Wilton Township
Joliet Lockport Road
DuPage
DuPage Township
Crete Township
Custer Township
Kankakee River
Custer
Will Township
Governor Small
Lake Michigan
Col. Tra C. Copley
William R. McCabe
C. H. Foster
John L. Walker
George Blum
James Ley
George Doerfler
James R. Bentley
New Lenox
James W. Owen
Mokena
J. W. Knater
DuPage County
Pence B.orr
State Central Committee
Justus Johnson
U. S. G. Blakely
Plainfield
George J. Cowing
George Arbgiter
al Lindgren
Arch Jeffrey
Harry Williams
William Brockman
Thomas Stevenson
Erobass
Samuel Jy” Drew
Ette Res
August Maue
Frank Wheeler
David Murray
Albion F. Delander
Clarence Olin
Frank Gospodaric
Eugene A. Faut
Lockport Two
George Bissel
Louis Yack
Louis Lieberman
G. J. D. Starman
Herb. Nicoles
William Ginter
William Hammond
Alex Nicholson
James Herbert
Fred Weitting
Fr. W. Peterson
David Emery
John Z. Carilsom
Ira l L. Cummings
Thomas K. Sprague
Edward Hurd
William McCulloch
Arnold Gross
Henry Piepenbrink
Frank Pennuto
Oscar V. Pierson
William C. Birkholz
James Clyde
Murdie
Robert Murdi
AL Aetaca
Seconand
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Lindgren
Stevenson
Williams
Jeffrey
Brockman
Walker
H. O. Williams
Wm. Brockman
Robert Murdie
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