07 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Joliet Daily Times
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1921
Page
1
The forecast is generally fair with a colder night and frost in the north and central areas, followed by rising temperatures Saturday in the west. Local notes report a man confined to his time, bank work in progress in Wisconsin, and a plan to curb corner games as police prepare to curb gossip and rowdy street chatter.
A gang of burglars entered Clarence Wood Coal Feed Co on Tenth Street Lockport and pried open a half ton safe. They dragged it to the Thirteenth Street crossing near Alton tracks, smashed it open and scattered papers while escaping with about $100. Sheriff Nearkirk’s deputies investigated after a city mail carrier reported the found safe early morning. Police suspect five to six men and a Chicago gang trained to operate between freight trains.
Chicago police investigated the death of 14 year old Edward Knaus found hanged in his basement home after a playground incident with peers. Authorities compare the case to a previous 14 year old Samuel Buffington death as they pursue an explanation and seek clues from parents and witnesses.
Los Angeles reports a shift from the preceding months of depression as bankers at the 47th American Bankers Association convention foresee easier money lower interest rates and improved conditions. Leaders anticipate unemployment easing, resumption of factory work, rising liberty bond values and stronger foreign trade with taxation reforms seen as key.
The Co operative Society of America operating two Joliet stores Ridgewood and Jackson street went into receivership by order of Federal Judge Evans. Joliet stockholders with about 85000 invested face total loss as stock salesmen allegedly misrepresented contracts and lawsuits emerged in Justice McCulloch Hawk courts though county court has taken no action. Most stockholders are of foreign birth and sought recourse after being promised a solid venture.
Milk producers in Will County plan to establish a Co operative Milk Marketing system if no new terms are reached with Joliet wholesalers. They warn of a move to direct sales and say price cuts by wholesalers could reduce producer returns below five cents a quart, while consumers might face under ten cents per pint. State agricultural officers report the marketing plan has spread across Illinois with seen success.
Joliet will host Masons from across Illinois on Saturday with Mt Joliet Lodge observing its diamond anniversary. The day includes afternoon degree work and evening entertainment, a banquet by the Ladies of Marguerite Chapter Eastern Star, and delegates from the Grand Lodge meeting next week in Chicago may attend. Friendship Lodge No. 7 Dixon marked its eighteenth anniversary last night.
In Circuit Court Judge Hooper hears Fay and William R. Heggie's divorce case. Fay testifies to repeated cruelty since their 1917 marriage in Crown Point Indiana, including multiple assaults and injuries to her head face and throat. The child Jeanette Marguerite, born 1919, is mentioned amid the contested custody.
Washington dispatch reports a proposal to the Interstate Commerce Commission demanding an immediate 25 percent reduction in freight rates for grain livestock coal and hay. The move argues lower costs will ease transportation burdens and support markets despite uncertain demand.
Attorney Paul E. Prutsman won a Supreme Court victory for Lockport by dismissing an appeal from John Neeman, John J. Keig, and M. Walter. The court found the appeal was not filed within the required twenty days before October term, clearing the way to proceed with the State Street paving improvement.
Chief Corcoran announced parents must cover costs and potential imprisonment for youths involved in Halloween pranks that damage property. He pledged immediate action and said authorities will identify participants and hold parents responsible to pay for any destruction.
Gov Small plans a late day inspection from Joliet east to New Lenox, then a penitentiary review. After a Joliet stop the trip proceeds to Aurora for a Lincoln highway inspection from Indiana line to Fulton with an Sterling address featured. J R Blackhall aided the arrangements with Col Miller Sheets Older and Sen Meents part of the governor’s party.
Louis Etti of 720 Richards Street has been missing since Sunday after boarding a location in the afternoon. Police seek him for a five day disappearance. he borrowed $2 that day and has not been heard from. Etti worked for American Coal Company for 18 years and boarded at the stated address.
On October 7 Chicago’s city series game was halted due to rain and slick fields. In New York Ruth offered even money that he would homer, but bets across Wall Street favored the Yankees 3 to 1. The box score shows back-and-forth scoring before a rain interruption ended play after the seventh inning.
Members of the Frank J Wise family at 110 Pleasant Street narrowly escaped serious injury when lightning struck their home around 7 pm on Thursday. The bolt hit the ridge then followed the roof to a pipe entering the house, destroying the electrical system and blasting the furnace door off its hinges. Estimated damage is $600.
Fatty Arbuckle appeared in Superior Court in San Francisco to answer a manslaughter charge linked to Virginia Rappe’s death. The hearing aimed to satisfy legal requirements with a two day continuance anticipated and a plea of not guilty expected next Monday. The state seeks a trial date for late October or early November amid possible further delays from the defense.
George Powers of Powers Thompson Construction donates three and a half acres at the foot of Chicago Street for a playground and baseball diamond for juvenile players. The land lies south of Duncan Street along Hickory Creek and the Chicago and Alton tracks. Joliet officials plan to install modern playground equipment and beautify the site, with use restricted to playground purposes. If commerc ial use occurs, the property reverts to the Powers estate. The project, approved by residents, aims to serve the south end where recreation plots are scarce. Previously known as the old distillery property, it was bought by the Church of New Jerusalem. Powers acquired it over three years ago.
Delia Denoffria of 219 Meeker Avenue and James Massud of Chicago were remarried after parents forgave the couple and Massud was released from county jail. The youth had turned twenty, having been in his teens on October 2, with a prior charge of perjury tied to a September 3 marriage. Assistant State’s Attorney Jones urged parental consent for a formal marriage, a license was reissued in Justice McCulloch's court, and annulment proceedings were dropped.
NEW YORK Oct 7 The Speejacks tiny yacht carrying Capt Albert Y Gowen Chicago capitalist his wife and eight aboard is en route to Tahita according to a cable to W G Woods of Consolidated Shipbuilding from Gowen The vessel left Panama Sept 3 and is expected to reach Tahita Oct 23 all aboard reported well The captain had not planned to go to San Francisco and was unable to sail further due to unspecified reasons
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