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Newspaper
Joliet Daily Times
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1921
Page
1
A Joliet section article narrates chaotic road incidents near Channahon and Lemont, lampooning pranksters and noting a flipped car after a near miss. It also covers public notices of Columbus Day events, Rotary club activity, American Legion conventions, dental meetings, and auxiliary flower adoption, highlighting local civic and social happenings.
Mexico requests a loan of 25,000,000 pesos from Morgan and Co as part of its financial dealings with Lemania and related firms. The request appears in a dated notes fragment referencing CEF and potential government or bank involvement in a syverneonet arrangement.
Allied Council of war veterans met at Roosevelt school and voted unanimously to prohibit Armistice Day demonstrations not involving soldiers sailors and marines. The group debated occupancy rights to the building with school officials and agreed to seek clarity via a council committee. A dance venue for Armistice Night remained undecided amid club negotiations. Decor plans include streamers from city wires across several streets.
Frank Stonich of 409 North Blum Street claims a quantity of alleged poisonous moonshine bought at the Wise saloon two months ago left him violently ill. Attorneys say he suffered acute alcoholic neuritis. Dr. C R Curtis reports recovery is hoped as the patient improves.
In a tense game the Giants plate three runs in the first and four in the fourth to pull ahead, with Meusel homering for the Giants and Fewster launching a homer for the Yankees. Harper and Shawkey start pitching turns, end with a high-scoring exchange as errors and solid hits shape the series tilt.
Henry La Flamme an American seaman aboard the U S B vessel Salem County was stabbed to death by an unidentified Mexican near Tampico on October 8. The State Department reported the murder and the American consul at Tampico has urged Mexican authorities to arrest and punish the culprit.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Cantigny Post calls fife and drum experts to Roosevelt School at 7 30 for an Armistice Day parade session. Arrangements aim to build a big league corps as a parade feature.
Search underway for James Clifton longtime trustee of Center township Marion following an affidavit accusing him of embezzling 1500 dollars from the township dog tax fund filed by Ellsworth Harvey chairman of the township advisory board yesterday.
Doughnuts, coffee and salvation free mark the welcome as the Doughboy readies to arrive in Kansas City for the American Legion national convention set for October 1 to November 2. Local venues and veterans' groups prepare banners and events to greet attendees.
Cleveland dispatch notes Shéurida reminiscences of days past as El Rye from Marietta Ohio checks in at the Olmstead hotel while a Rochester resident is also mentioned in the fragmentary report.
The deceased Gatiner aged 69 died in a South Chicago street incident. Funeral arrangements will be at his home on Wednesday. Mr Heilman is assisting with arrangements.
Springfield reports Governor Len Small will stand trial in Lake County on conspiracy and embezzlement of state funds totaling 2.5 million. The case moves from Sangamon to Lake, with a joint trial in Waukegan featuring Vernon Curtis and other defendants. Sterling and Lucey named in support roles.
Decatur II Oct 10 The American Legion state convention focused on electing a state commander and senior vice commander. Leading candidates included William R. McCauley and David R. Hannan with other contenders named. Delegates heard talk of a potential second term and candidates paraded to rally support amid lobbyist pressure and hotel caucuses. Resolutions planned for approval included auditor appointments and dedication of new facilities.
New York October 11 Ganna Walska aims to end her marriage to Alexander Smith Cochran but attorney Dudley Field Malone says there are no grounds for divorce. Walska remains in Paris with doors barred and adopts a defensive strategy, watching and waiting to counter Cochran's moves in this ongoing matrimonial saga.
Washington October 11 The House rules committee opened a probe into the Ku Klux Klan to determine if its aims violate the Federal Constitution or are un American. Imperial Wizard Col William J Simmons testified from Atlanta as critics urged a full inquiry into Klan activities and influence.
The Chicago Motor Club, with Cook County State’s Attorney Crowe, probes justice of the peace in Homewood, Burr Oak, Oak Park, Justice Gardens, Lemont and along the highway for extortion and fines schemes. Police Magistrate Lynch of Hillside is cited for 729 auto cases since May 1921, with officers taking 40 percent of fines. A campaign to curb profiteering follows, with test cases planned in Chicago and Joliet as Sheriff Newkirk pledges cooperation. 800 club members in Will County plan a Joliet meeting October 24 to discuss expansion of Joliet and Will County efforts.
Mrs. Andrew Gustafson of Lockport announces the marriage of her daughter Catherine Hewitt to Robert McCormick of Lockport. The ceremony was held Saturday October 5 in Crown Point Indiana with Miss Margaret O'Brien and Kenneth Erickson as attendants. Hewitt wore navy serge attire. Hewitt previously worked at Kline Brothers Department store. McCormick is an electrician.
A fragment describes a prohibition era concern over pumpkin based alcohol, noting methods like chopping pumpkins and boiling rind and pulp. It references intoxicated villagers wandering the streets singing rustic lines about frost and corn. The piece uses playful slang and regional imagery to mock illicit homebrewing.
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