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Joliet Daily Times

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1921

Page

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Guilty with life for Lateena in Will county murder trial

State's Attorney Robert W. Martin urged jurors to convict Hettman of a brutal farmyard killing and robbery of Joe Weaver. He described the plan, concealed waiting, and the motive as the defendant allegedly fled with money. The defense argument sought reasonable doubt as the case moved toward verdict.

Hettman Joe Weaver Will County Robert W. Martin Williams Wiliam Romeo

Forecast Illinois rains tonight and Saturday

The Hopper forecast predicts probable rain in Illinois tonight and Saturday. A Ford touring car was stolen from Aurora last night, likely headed toward Joliet, but no trace was found. Joliet Royal Arch Masons were informed they belong to the world's largest chapter. Rumors in Chicago of India body numbers.

Aurora Joliet Joliet Royal Arch Masons Chicago Mlindia W.calkinsville Grana H. L. Kelly Peoria

Jig Tomorrow At The Boston Store Feature

Tomorrow at the Boston Store the Andy Gump Jigger will appear in person with Brunswick records playing the Wabash Blues and other jazz tunes. The toy sells for $2 in Chicago and will be given free with subscriptions to The Daily Times Jolietana for thirty years.

Boston Andy Gump Chicago Middle West Andy Brunswick Records Marshall Field Daily Times Jolietana County Sas Brunswick Times

Elks Hold Funeral For Earl Scott Deceased Brother

Funeral services for Earl Scott were held at Central Presbyterian Church with Rev Hastings delivering a Bible lesson and prayer. Exalted Ruler James J. Smiley led the Elks in the service joined by officers and members. Judge Edward G. Purkhiser gave the eulogy as music by Albert Hindle and an Elks quartet filled the ceremony. The body was escorted to Union Station and sent by Rock Island to Farrey Iowa for burial.

the Elks Earl Oe Central Prebyterian Church Mr. Hastings The Elks James J. Smiley Lodge C. I. Pearce Union Station Rock Island Farrey Iowa

Pythian Veterans Jewel Night at Paul Revere Lodge

Knights of Pythias Paul Revere Lodge No 371 held veterans night presenting 25 year jewels to J J Wills F E Demmond C J Axling C H Swenson F L White J J Fitzgerald who will receive later. Roy F Zinger received a past chancellor jewel and two candidates were knighted. Luncheon followed.

Paul Revere Lodge No Knights of Pythias J. J. Wills F.E Demmond C. J. Axling C. H. Swenson F. L. White J. J. Fitzgerald Paul Revere Lodge Roy F. Zinger

Bankers vow help to stabilize Lisbon exchange rates

In Lisbon on October 28 bankers from leading Portuguese institutions met at the Bank of Portugal and pledged support to the exchange situation after threatening letters promised to blow up banks unless exchange rates moved toward normal. In Bloomington, a separate note reports former Governor Joseph W. Fifer celebrating his latest birthday amid telegrams and ongoing legal and civic activity.

Lisbon Bank of Portugal Eérce Bloomington Joseph W. Fifer Clipois

Chariea Transferred to British Gunboat in Danube

Berlin report states Chariea has left her convent prison and is now aboard a British gunboat on the Danube, per Vienna dispatch. The move signals a shift in custody amid wartime tensions.

Berlin Chariea Hig Convent Danuba Vienna

Strike Ends as Rail Unions Recall Orders

Chicago Oct 28 messages from grand chiefs of big four railroad brotherhoods and switchmen halt a nationwide strike. W G Lee announced the walkout is off after government support and the Labor Board threatened actions. President Harding welcomed the news en route to Washington.

Chicago United States Brotherhoods and Switchmen’s Unions North America W. G. Lee Brotherhood of Brotherhoods L. E. Sheppard United States Labor Board Trump Department of Justice Labor Board Washington Sear Lee B. A. Worthington Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western Railroad Cr I & W Harding Brotherhood South White House Capital Pede Coty

Armistice Day Drill Practice Starts Soon

The Veterans of Foreign Wars announce armistice day drill practice begins next Tuesday at 7 pm in the school. Led by R. Boise the squad has 30 current members with a goal of 60. participation urged for all eligible men.

Veterans of Foreign War R. Boise

Kings Daughters Bazaar Opens With Novelties and Food

The Will County King’s Daughters bazaar at the Masonic Temple features a merchandise forest including a Madonna tablecloth and a pink patchwork quilt. Circles contribute booths selling dolls, candy, aprons, fancy work, and novelties to benefit the Harwood Home with Junior Silent Workers and Do-It-Well circle among organizers. Silent Workers run a country store booth and a luncheon, while Sunshine circle offers a chicken dinner and later meals, with proceeds supporting the project.

Maderna M. A. Felman Minnie Sprague United ‘Workers of Plainfield Loyal Daughters Circle Wilmington Bethany Circle King’s Sons Silent Workers Sunshine Circle

Deputy Runs Pistol Report in Broadway Saloon Brink

John Umek of 1618 North Center told police a man claiming to be a deputy sheriff ran amuck in the 1100 block of Broadway drunk and abusive. He said the impostor fired two shots after being escorted from the saloon, while the Malamar tavernkeeper and other bartenders recalled no such incident.

Broadway John’ Umek North Center Umek Joseph Malamar North End

Move to force Senate vote on Soldiers' Bonus Bill

Senator Reed of Missouri offered the Soldiers' Bonus Bill as an amendment to the pending tax bill in a bid to compel a Senate vote. The measure, favorably reported by the Finance Committee and recommitted at President Harding's request, would reopen debate on compensation for World War veterans and require Senate action.

Washington Senate Senate Finance Committee Harding Reed Missouri

Dad's Day Weekend Honoring Illini Fathers to Pack campus

Urbana Illinois expects a Father’s Day weekend crowd as incoming trains bring fathers of University of Illinois students. Officials estimate at least 2000 fathers will stay on campus for Dad’s Day celebrations set aside to honor them over the weekend.

Urbana University of Illinois

Times Says Strike Likely After Mixed Reports

The Times reports a strike appears likely despite other papers noting a vague possibility of calling it off. Night developments support the Times article, with formations and informations aligning to suggest sustained industrial action.

Times

Evelyn Nesbit Tries to Take Own Life in Tea Room

New York October 28 Evelyn Nesbit Thaw a central figure in her trials attempted suicide by taking morphine in her tea shop at 235 West Fifty-second Street. She repented quickly and summoned her lawyer and doctors. An ambulance was refused as she insisted on her own physician. The incident follows recent legal troubles involving her husband Harry Thaw.

New York Evelyn Nesof Harry Thaw West Fifty-second Street Laura Solvin Thaw Evelyn Nesbit Stanford White Evelyn Arc Harry Madison Square Garden White Jerome New ‘York Ev Evel Russel Thaw Hamburg Germany Mattewan Asylum Jack Clifford

Peggy Hopkins Joyce Returns From Paris With Trinkets

Peggy Hopkins Joyce arrives in New York from Paris with nine trunks of French creations a trunk of love letters and a dog named Gips. She plans to consult attorneys in Chicago over divorce and seeks 1200000 annual alimony and 100000 counsel fees while denying jewels were brought back. She says she was mad in love with J Stanley Joyce but will avoid marriage until age 32 or 33.

Peggy Paris New York Peggy Hopkins Joyce America J. Stanley Joyce Chicago Thad Europe

Skull Fracture in De La Salle Scrimmage Injures Sullivan

Joseph Earl Sullivan, son of Mrs Catherine Sullivan, rests at St Josephs hospital after a scrimmage injury in which De La Salle players collided. Surgeons removed a blood clot and treated a three inch skull fracture during an operation last night. He is said to be resting easily today.

Arthur Walter Fahrner Aldeman

Daughter of E C Akin Dies in New York

Mrs Gertrude Akin Leland daughter of E C Akin former Joliet resident and one time Illinois attorney general died in New York from ill health after work abroad during the war. She aided Red Cross in Europe before her health failed. Her father was at her bedside. burial is expected in Joliet.

Gertrude Akin Leland E. C. Akin Joliet Illinois New York Leland Akin Chicago Red Cross Europe Jollet

Marshal Foch Gets Enthusiastic Welcome

Marshal Foch arrived in New York at 2 15 PM and was greeted by an enormous ovation. Crowds in Battery Park and nearby streets waved French and American flags as he stepped ashore from the tug. Gen Pershing met him at the battery and he prepared to receive the freedom of the city.

New York Marshal Foch United States Battery Sea Wall Paris Battery Park Foch Oe Park Gen. Pershing

Will Hays Hurt In Railroad Accident

New York Oct 28 The midnight express collision in heavy fog left scores injured among passengers including Postmaster General Will H. Hays. Authorities report a chaotic scene as cars derailed and rescue units rushed to the wreckage in the fog shrouded meadow area.

Will Hays New York Will H. Hays

Firebugs Attack Guardian Angels Storehouse Nightly

A partially successful arson attempt damaged the Guardian Angels home storeroom used for sugar flour potatoes and other provisions. The blaze began in four corners of the brick structure near the orphanage with no injuries to children though helper Joe sustained a twisted arm. Police stationed two officers after the fire while firemen contained the flames. Investigators deem the incident the work of a firebug. The mother superior declined to blame anyone and said provisions can be replaced.

Guardian Angels Home Rng Joe Pound Apt. Fornango

Typhoid Cases Rise Across State This Year

The state health department reports a sharp rise in typhoid fever with 910 cases from June to August this year versus 511 the previous year. By Sept 1 total cases reached 1,324, compared with 1,021 in all of 1921. Most August cases were in under a dozen counties as carriers, mainly milk distributors, spread infections. Immediate reporting of all cases is urged.

State Department Carri Health Department

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