Copley Crowd Opens Campaign for Three Highway Commissioners
A Joliet township meeting scene as supporters press three highway commissioners plan. Attorney John H. Garnsey calls for three seats while Fred Hedstrom defends three, arguing one man cannot oversee highway needs and saves taxpayers money. Seventy attend Ridgewood school talk. Jenco's Hall hosts eight more as campaign pushes vote.
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John Henderson Garnsey
Ridgewood School
Jencho’s Hall
Bdwood Street
Fred Fdstrom
Jenco’s
Jenco
Resignations of Five Chicago School Trustees Accepted
Five trustees who voted against re electing Mrs Ella Flagg Young had their resignations accepted today by Meyer Carter Harrison. Heads of Mrs Young said she expected a statement soon in which she would say she would accept the superintendent post again if she won a unanimous vote.
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Chicago
Ella Flagg Young
Meyer Carter Harrison
Hends
Young
Russians Gamble Hope as Czarevitchs Health Fades
In St Petersburg on December 12 court physicians voiced despair for the czarevitch life. The czar and czarina considered sending their heir away, seeking treatment and hope beyond the court.
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Czarina
St. Petersburg
Russia
Czar
Murder case to dominate January Will county grand jury
Charles Aedikus, held in the county jail, faces murder charges for the Rockdale killing of Aleck Tamasauskis. He admits the act was in his defense. State’s Attorney Robert Martin predicts a short session with few other cases. Postmaster John T. Clyne announces a new Jo liet bank project with multiple interested men and possible relocation to the Joliet Tea and Savings bank building on Ottawa Street, denying rumors about the venture.
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Charles Aedikus
Aedukus
Aleck Tamasauskis
Rockdale
Robert Martin
Will County
John T. “Clyne
Joliet
Unknown man driven insane at trial in Champaign
An unidentified man claimed from Chicago home and, during Gust Penman’s murder trial for Harold Shaw, became distraught. He handed his hat and coat to nearby workers, ran along tracks, and attempted suicide by headbutting rails, shouting he was to be hanged and insisting his innocence.
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International News
Champaign
Chicago
Hieroglyphics Spelling Contest Ends in Tie Breaker
Rose Carlson and Mary Loskill from Richards street and Longfellow schools failed on the word believe but Mary was declared winner after a prolonged spelling contest. Rose also received a prize for her strong showing as judges Gougar Rogan and Ard presided. City school board members approved payments for repairs and project costs at Central Richards streets and related sites.
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Rose Carlson
Mary Loskill
Richards Street
Longfellow
Oodlawn
Ards Street
Nee
Keith
Ane
Mary
Rose
Jes Gougar
Rogan
Missard
Joliet Divine Returns from Washington Suffering Ill
Rev. George Welch pastor of Richards Street M E church returned from Washington with Rev. J M Schneider after participating in an anti saloon league demonstration. He fell ill due to vaccination and was advised to rest at home. His condition improved slightly by the evening.
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Joliet
Mona Lisa Recovered In Florence After Disappearance
In Florence Italy on December 12 1920 the Mona Lisa also known as La Gioconda was recovered today two days after its disappearance from the Louvre. Police say the prized Leonardo da Vinci painting was found securely hidden and will be returned to the Louvre authorities.
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Florence
Italy
Leonado da
Refugees Flock Into U S As Clash Pends
In Presidio Texas on December 12 a planned campaign against rebels is announced as Mexican forces led by Orozco move toward Chihuahua City. Two hundred refugees cross into the United States at La Jitas and are held by border patrol awaiting inspection. An army transport Summer is sent from Galveston to Tampico with rations and a medical detachment for 500 Americans and foreigners near Tampico awaiting siege developments.
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Orozco
Mexico
Huerta
Chihuahua City
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la Jetas
Coroner's Jury Finds Illinois Steel Negligent in Valves Death
A coroner's inquest into the death of Anthony Wersheim at the Illinois Steel plant found he died from injuries after an air valve exploded on December 8 at Silver Cross Hospital. The jury ruled negligence by Illinois Steel in gauge attention and pressure handling.
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Anthony Werscheim
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Silver Cross Hospital
Illinois Steel Company
Wersheim
Marriage of Mandelie and Fennelie Annulled by Judge Campbell
Lucile Mandelie daughter of Charles Mandelie an ex policeman married Joseph Fennelie in the Circuit Court yesterday afternoon. The union lasted about a year before the groom deserted the bride shortly after the wedding.
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Charles Mandelie
Joseph Fennelie
Campbell
Circuit
One Way To Lower Taxes In Joliet Township Vote
Joliet township voters face a choice next Tuesday to remove or retain a costly system. The piece accuses current highway commissioners of waste and conflicts, naming Alex McCowan and Hedstrom as examples. It urges electing a single capable official to streamline township business and cut expenditures.
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No Dee
Alex McCowan
Gas Com
Ared Hedstrom
Illinois Steel Company
Hoa
Auto Pilot Cleared in 1913 Fatal Accident Verdict
A coroner's jury absolved Edward Erickson, the Flint Brothers chauffeur, of blame for the December 11 1913 fatal crash at Ruby and Bluff streets that killed six year old Joseph Ribson. Eyewitnesses including Mrs Esther Gar and others testified the boy ran into the car after a whistle from the exhaust. The jury ruled the death an unavoidable accident.
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Joseph Riblon
Matthew Ribson
Ruby and
Bluff Sts
Edward
Erickson
Joseph Ribson
Edward Erickson
Flint Brothers
Ruby
Bluff Streets
Ruby Street Bridge
Julius Gar
Imielgon
Lad
Esther Gar
Charles Susterich
Susterich
Antony
Lilik
Oscar Mease
Flint Sanitary Milk Company
Sses
Flint
Deve Crane
Bandit Attacks Sunset Car Steals Cash in New Orleans
In New Orleans on December 12 a bandit robbed a Sunset car, injuring a guard fatally and escaping with about 400 dollars. Police search for the suspect as authorities report the robbery and fatal injury.
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International News
New Orleans
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