False Alarm Threatens Fire Crews On Cass Street Bridge
Fire Chief Calvin Royce Assistant Chief Thomas Ruddy and four firemen escaped harm when a fire truck’s right front wheel failed on Cass Street near the Des Plaines river. Chauffeur Joseph Shay steered to the curb stopping the vehicle before it plunged from the bridge. Police traced three mysterious false alarms to a lone woman in a buggy at fire boxes.
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Calvin Royce
Thomas Ruddy
Cass Street
Desplaines River
Joseph Shay
Degeccy
Bok
Marion and
Chicago
Division and
Hickory Sts
Western Ave
Broad Way
Benton and
Joliet Streets
Boys Close Christmas Sale in Major Clothing Push
A large sale by The Boys runs now through Christmas with men’s clothing and holiday goods offered at very low prices. The store will stay open in the evenings to serve shoppers.
Fight Declared Off in Ritchie Murphy Bout
Promoter Coffroth reports the Ritchie Murphy fight is postponed due to rain. San Francisco dispatch notes weather conditions interrupted the planned boxing card.
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International News
San Francis
Coffroth Decia
Ritchie Murphy
Civil Service Board Faces Real Contest
The civil service board meets Monday night at the police station to rule on Patrolman Maher with the outcome expected to test new powers allowing suspensions and fines. Patrolman Lambertson, who failed to appear, will receive a hearing, and a petition from the firemen will be considered.
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Board of Five On Ice Commissioners
Martin Maher
Police
Fire Departments
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Maher
T. W. Gorey
Walter E. Lambertson
Joliet High to Form Juvenile Fire Department at School
The Joliet Township High School board agreed to establish a juvenile volunteer fire department on campus with existing apparatus overhauled and new gear installed. Superintendent Brown to appoint faculty to organize training as H W Spencer chairs the plan and urges improved ventilation and a water cleansing fan system.
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Joliet Township High School
Brown
H. W. Spencer
Spencer
Joliet High School
Illinois
Po Ag
University of Ilinois
Jail Wife Beater Arraignment Opens Domestic Abuse Case
John Novak of 505 South Des Plaines Street faces arraignment before Justice James L. McCulloch on a wife beating charge. His two children will testify about the Tuesday night assault on Rose Novak. Mrs Novak, with facial injuries, sought a warrant. deputies arrested Novak after a morning search.
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John Novak
South Desplaines Street
James L. McCuloch
Rose
Novak
Ella Flagg Young Resigns After Board Vote Tie
Chicago reports that Ella Flagg Young the first female large city school superintendent resigned after a board of education tie vote on her re election. John D Shoop was elected assistant superintendent to replace her.
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International News
Chicago
Ella Flagg Young
Board of Education
Fla. Young
John D. Shoop
Joliet Bank Club Reveals Growing Christmas Savings Plan
The Joliet National Bank reports over 75,000 saved this year in its Christmas Savings Bank Club. Membership climbs to 2,630 from 1,176 last year, showing rising local interest in the scheme.
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Christmas Savings Bank Club
Joliet National Bank
Joliet
Police Hunt for Joy Rider and Murder Trial Dates
Sacramento reports John Drumgoole will face a second trial for the Cherry DeSt aurice murder as he refuses to plead guilty. A special eighty jurors will be summoned. witness Cleo Sterling may testify Raber instigated the plot. Meantime a joy rider case in Illinois prompts a police hunt after a speeding car left a man injured and fled, license 73220 tied to H Gabel of Dwight.
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International News
Sacramento
Cal
John Drumgoole
Cherry
DeStaurice
Sacramento Scarlet World
Will Bgin
Sam Raber
Connelly
Madero County
Drumgoole
Cleo Sterling
Althoug
Conklin
H. Gabel
Dwight
Murphy
Board Advances Athletic Plan and Lunchroom Reform
The board referred provisions to the finance committee to buy winter athletic gear including sixteen sweaters and team uniforms. The athletic committee was urged to secure them at once. Mr. Spencer proposed transferring lunchroom duties to domestic science students, but no action followed.
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Spencer
Girl sues physician over false romance and broken engagement
Teresa Rodenmeyer of Freeport Illinois plans slander action against a Joliet man described as Dr William alleged a fabricator. She says she came to Joliet weeks ago, learned of alleged lies about their courtship, and that the man departed after a church incident leaving her heartbroken and seeking legal remedy.
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Geer
Teresa Rodenmeyer
Freeport
J Joliet
William
Nostrum 4
Ielitan
Lockport
Missae
Joliet
Huerta Women Will Be Protected By U S
The United States will grant asylum to Huerta's family if they request passage to an American warship. The stance includes protecting Huerta women and does not imply nonrecognition of the family. Reports from Vera Cruz and Tampico note evacuation actions for humanitarian reasons and a related vote dispatch from Mexico.
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International News
Washington
United States
Huerta
Vera Crus
Tampico
Rebagd
Jose de la Blanco
Blanco
Altamira
Rockdale incident leaves Haglan injured. Collis questioned
local report says Mrs Haglan was found injured and lying in a Rockdale morning. Joliet waitress described a nighttime encounter with Alderman John Dad Collis. details and sequence remain unexplained.
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Rockdale
Haglan
Attack Slayer Faces Final Robbery Case
A gang of freight car robbers attacked a man four times to expose him as an informer. The latest attempt occurred near his home as he stayed indoors with guards. The slain man’s brother arrived in Rockdale to claim the body. funeral plans were underway in Chicago.
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Chicago
Washington
Arid
Wall
Rockdale
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