Joliet Events Spill Into Town With Meetings and Feasts
The Old Letters Association holds an annual meeting at the auditorium next Saturday with a lively program and large attendance expected. Delegates will attend a Knights of Columbus banquet on November 6 honoring Marshal Foch, with a parade of American Legion members earlier that day. A St Raymond heroes banquet at the Country Club tonight promises music and food, a stag affair. The World's Champion Potato Peeler will appear in Joliet tomorrow night at a Moose lodge meeting, and O A Glick of Mooseheart will speak on life at the home and his peeling title. Rotary club misses lunch at Snapp's Cafeteria and Joliet Rotarians tour the Scott Street plant of American Steel and Wire, then visit Rockdale later. A night wind and rain caused some damage. most errands resumed after 1 a.m. Stanley H. Twist will speak at the Advertising Club dinner next Tuesday on The Postage Stamp as a Junior Salesman. The bobwhite quail population is up, boosted by mild winters and several breeding seasons, with reports from Virginia to Indiana noting abundance. Dr William Jay Hale, expert in chemical industry development, will address the Association of Commerce lunch at the Auditorium, detailing his credentials and work at Midland Chemical Co and Harvard.
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Moose Lodge
O. A. Glick
Mooseheart
Glick
Rotary Club
Snapp
Scott Street
American Steel and Wire Company
Stanley H. Twist
Ditto, Inc
New York
Los Angeles Herald
William Jay Hale
Association of Commerce
Oen
Ise
Hale
See Chemical Research
Coemical Company
Midland
Mich
Harvard
Herhng
University of Chicago
Techtache Hocht Schule
Berlin
University of Gottingen
Ell
Four Injured as Car Flips on Cass Street Bridge
In heavy rain last night at about 9:30 Joseph Zerbes misjudged the Cass Street Bridge approach and crashed into a girder, turning his car over. Injured are Joseph Zerbes, Mrs. Zerbes, Mrs. John Kraker, and Marcus Kraker. All were taken to St. Joseph's Hospital. none expected to die.
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Joseph Zerbes
Cass Street
North Hickory
John S. Kraker
Mutchins
May Streets
Marcus Kraker
St. Joseph's Hospital
Ed. Nealis
York Avenue
Chmelik
Sinn Fein Prison Takeover Sparks Irish Turmoil
Reports from London on August 18 describe a surge of Sinn Fein violence in British detention camps in Ireland. Captured Mountjoy Prison near Dublin is used as training quarters, Spike Island prison is wrecked, and Sinn Fein courts operate across South Ireland. Ulster Volunteers may be reorganized for defense, while Sir James Craig asserts Ulster’s independence and readiness to work out its own destiny regardless of external pressure.
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Get
Ireland
Sinn
Sinn_Fenners
Mount Joy
Dublin
Sinn’ Fenners
Sinn’ Fein
South Ireland
Morning Post
Royal Irish Constabulary
Dublin Castle
Ulster Volunteers
Belfast
Edward Cargon
Ulster
England
James Craig
Attempt To Murder German Party Leader
Five Communists were arrested today charged with attempting to assassinate Gustave Stressmann, a leader of the German People's Party. Shots were fired at Stressmann while he presided at a convention of the party, described as German People's (Catholic) Party, in Berlin.
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Berlin
Wwere
Gustave Stressmann
German People’s Party
Herr Stressmann
Lloyd George Announces Attending Washington Armament Conference
Premier Lloyd George informed the House of Commons that he will attend the Washington armament conference this afternoon in London. The formal announcement confirms the Prime Minister's participation in the international talks.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Washington
Mayor Attends A Real Barbecue At Atlanta Meeting
Mayor Thomas Gorey returned from Atlanta Georgia this morning praising southern hospitality and entertainment. He and Fire Chief Calvin Royce attended the national convention of Fire chiefs, traveling via the Fireman’s Special from Joliet. Over 1000 delegates were feted with a large barbecue, theater parties, and excursions. The trip included stops at Chattanooga Lookout Mountain and Cincinnati to visit Gorey’s sister before returning home.
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Atlanta
Thomas Gorey
Gorey
Fair Association
Chattanooga
Tenn
Lookout Mountain
Cincinnati
Joliet Census Shows 1120 Illiterates Within Illinois Data
Washington dispatch notes Illinois total population and literacy totals from 1920 census. Foreign born white numbers rise slightly to 1,206,951 while native white grows to 5,092,382. illiterates total 173,987 with Chicago alone at 99,133.
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Washington
Ilinois
Hardin County
Kendall County
Chicago
Rock Island
Rockford
Springfield
East St. Louis
Joliet
Hettman Calm During Jury Selection in Murder Trial
Circuit court opened at nine with State's Attorney Martin continuing juror examinations for Ernest Hettman's murder case. The prosecutor's tone signaling possible death penalty. The defendant remained calm, showing no reaction as jurors voiced willingness to impose capital punishment.
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Martin
Ernest Hettman
Charac
Joseph C Atkinson Dies Monday Morning
Joseph Charles Atkinson aged 65 died at his home 701 Second avenue at 6 30 am Monday He leaves his wife one son Howard of Oak Park three sisters and three brothers Funeral services will be held from the Masonic Temple at 2 30 pm Wednesday with the Rev H B el officiating Burial will be in
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Joseph Charles Atkinson
Second Avenue
Howard
Oak Park
Masonic Temple
Stoddard Will Probate Bequeaths Estate to Sister Parmelia Stoddard
The will of Harvey N. Stoddard of Joliet is filed and admitted to probate. He bequeathed his entire estate to his sister Parmelia A. Stoddard of 106 Nicholson Street and appointed her as executor. the court fixed the bond.
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Harvey N. Stoddard
Joliet
Parmelia A. Stoddard
Nicholson Street
Mystery surrounds city school board arch and debts
City School board meeting last night blurred lines on a memorial arch costing over 3000. inspectors Benson Whallon and Lewis debated authorization, memory lapses cited, and bills to Groth’s for stone. The session also addressed Park Ave school staffing, teaching trips, map purchases, and Roosevelt kitchen use by veterans.
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Whalton
Lewis
Billy Patterson
Washington School Memorial Arch
Whallon
Inspector Lewis
Engleman
Park Ave
Eliza Kelly
Lincoln
Dr. Watson
J. I. Theharne
Broadway
Richards Street
Forest Park
All Vets Urged to Parade in Uniform for Armistice Day
The Allied Veterans Council decrees every ex soldier sailor or marine must wear their unit uniform on Armistice Day November 11 in Joliet or face contempt and brig or “shot at sunrise.” The Roosevelt school hosted the council meeting as plans advance for Joliet’s largest Armistice Day celebration. The South End Athletic Club will let veterans use the Masonic temple for a dance. decorations will be funded by merchants and no veteran group will pay street décor. A constitution and by laws committee will include one delegate from each veterans organization. Cantigny Post VFW plans a 22 man drill team. rifles may be borrowed from a high school if safety permits. ROTC officials are cautious about releasing weapons.
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Joliet
Allied Veterans Council
Allied Council Mt
Roosevelt School
South End
South Side Club
Allied Council
Redpath Lyceum
Redpath
Cantigny_Post
Lovell
R.O.T. C
Harwood Post To Hold Meet Tonight
Harwood Post of the American Legion will convene at Roosevelt school this evening. Commander urges full attendance as important matters will be discussed and voted, with several questions needing immediate action tied to the Armistice Day celebration.
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Harwood
American Legion
Roosevelt School
Plans Announced In Co-Operate Probe
Federal grand jury in Chicago opened an inquiry into the financial dealings of Harrison M. Parker and the Co operative Society of America. U S Attorney Charles F. Clyne said he would attend all bankruptcy hearings and if any law violation is found criminal prosecutions would follow. The probe also includes potential mail misuse in stock sales and asset concealment under bankruptcy statutes.
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Chicago
Harrison M. Parker
Co-Operative Society of America
United States
Charles F. Clyne
Clyne
Co-Operative Society
Evan A. Evans
Auxiliary to Meet of United Spanish American War Veterans
The Woman's Auxiliary No. 33 will meet at Roosevelt school on Wednesday night in an open session. Lunch will be served. Armistice Day topics will be discussed and plans for the coming season will be made.
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Woman's Auxiliary No. 33
United Spanish-American War Veterans
Roosevelt School
Frank Capon shoots after wife files for divorce in San Francisco
In San Francisco on October 18 Frank Capon aged 67 shot at his wife Sarah 47 after she announced plans to sue him for divorce. The incident followed a confrontation over the pending divorce petition and their strained marriage. No further details on injuries were provided.
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San Francisco
Sarah
Frank Capon
Today Shot
Sterns Department Store Clerk Foils Theft Ring
Ernest Jaksetic, a Sterns department store clerk, helped arrest W Finkelstein for stealing seven pairs of men’s trousers valued at $59.75. Police report he wore Sterns’ tags, used a sample case and traveling bag to conceal goods, and offered bankrupt stock prices. Two prior missing trousers and two sample cases with about two dozen trousers were found. Case sent to the state attorney.
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Ernest Jaksetic
Sterns
W. Finkelstein
Finkelstein
Jaksetic
Finkenstein
Stern
Joe Scybylski
Retiring Joliet KC Lodge Head Given Watch
Joliet Lodge No. 382 Knights of Columbus installed last night with Ed Houlihan State Deputy in charge. About 100 members attended due to bad weather. New officers include Grand Knight J. J. Lennon and Wade J. Brady retired Grand Knight honored with a gold watch. Lennon pledges a prosperous year and expansion of the order in Joliet.
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Knights of Colut
Ed. Houlihan
J. J. Lennon
F. X. Friedrich
A. E. Offerman
Charles Hossack
Michael Murphy
John Dillon
Frank Wise
William Lowrey
H. W. Sharp
Lawrence McNamara
George Lowrey
J. T. O'Neil
T. Tormy
St. Raymonds
Wade J. Brady
Joliet Lodge
Joliet
Earl of Cavan to place Victoria Cross at Unknown Soldier grave
London news reports the Earl of Cavan, seen as a military affairs expert for the British delegation to the Washington conference, has been chosen to confer the Victoria Cross on the Unknown Soldier’s grave in Arlington cemetery, per the Daily Sketch.
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London
Earl of Cavan
Washington
America
Arlington Cemetery
Daily Sketch
Commission to refund Allied debts approved by Ways and Means
Washington reports that the House Ways and Means Committee favorably recommended a bill creating a five member commission to refund Allied debts to the United States. The Dill substitute for the Penrose bill would place refunding authority with the treasury secretary. The record also notes acceptance of four Hettman parors by both sides and ongoing examination by the State's Attorney.
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Washington
House
Ways and Mean
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Hettman
Emil Brockman
Green Garden
Albert Lindeman
M. P. Gorman
Will
Ed. Lawlor
Bootlegger Shrugs Off Card in Window Warning
Angered by early morning incident, Starbeams notes a bootlegger ignored a clearly displayed warning card in the window as he drove past, signaling defiance of local enforcement.
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Starbeams
K. C
Government seeks to enforce railroad board orders
Washington reports the administration will enforce all Railroad Labor Board decisions to avert a nationwide strike. It aims to hold both employers and employees to account for violations and may seek new protective measures if negotiations with railroad chiefs fail.
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Washington
Railroad Labor Board
White House
Harding
Eee Ectiae Legislatio
Possible compromise edges toward end of railroad strike
In Chicago on October 18 indications pointed to an adjustment of the looming nationwide railroad strike set to begin October 30. R M Barton head of the United States railway labor group and other board members arrived from Washington after talks with President Harding. No plan was officially announced yet, but it was expected Barton would act soon to resolve the dispute.
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Chicago
R. M. Barton
United States Railway Labor
Harding
Washington
Barton
Railway leaders summoned to Chicago talks on wage disputes
Oct 13 Cleveland heads of the big four railway brothers were summoned by the railway labor board to meet Thursday afternoon in Chicago. Warren S Stone of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers said the invitation was public and would be accepted. The outcome aims to basis a wage formula that avoids a strike and builds on recent conferences between the labor board and the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Brotherhood
Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
Cleveland
Railway Labor Board
Warren S.stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Public Group of Labor Board
Interstate Merce Commission
Mad King Dead in Hungary Exiled Bavarian ruler dies
London reports the ex king of Bavaria once called the Mad King has died at Sarvar Hungary. An exchange dispatch from Vienna today confirms the monarch’s death amid long years abroad and political exile. The brief item notes the monarch was once infamous for erratic behavior and mental strain.
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London
Bavaria
Sarvar
Hungary
Vienna
Troops in Albania clash in mounted operation under Rome
Troops in Albania were reported to engage in a fighting action described as a mounted operation near Rome on October 18. The report mentions Russian involvement but lacks full details due to the damaged source text.
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Albania
Rome
Gem
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