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Newspaper
Joliet Free Press
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text shows a newspaper element naming Ottawa Joliet and Joliet Illinois with a Second Class matter notice. Readable bits mention a business office and a regional publisher, but no clear event date or outcome is evident.
A local election exposes expense and corruption fears as spoilsmen spent large sums to influence votes. The Free Press criticizes the Copley machine and declares the paper will side with what it calls the right questions in town politics.
Mrs Eaton of Massachusetts seeks state reimbursement for defense costs after a jury acquitted her of charges. The case raises questions about whether the state owes her expenses when a defendant is legally innocent. The article notes the tension between the acquittal and compensation for legal defense.
A Women’s Department column edited by Margaret Howard shares memories of a verse that comforts workers. it also notes Christmas tree displays by John Scheidt in Joliet and publishes two prayers and verses about serving others. Mary offers to donate dolls to children and readers are invited to help locate homes.
Editor George Harvey argues for state funded public defenders to ensure fair trials and protect the innocent from ruinous legal costs. He asserts justice should shield the innocent as vigorously as it punishes the guilty until a true balance is achieved.
The piece notes a push for municipal ownership of Christmas festivities ahead of railways and mentions Hobson boosting a senatorial bid. It also references Villa’s distant pursuit, advises early shopping, and warns of “poison needle men” with new scoops while stressing gifts with the red and green stamp.
Chicago report notes William Kfoste a South Chicago street car motorman living at 1334 Ewing Avenue has worked twenty years and previously drove mule cars. He was late for work for the first time at age 63 and forfeited one day’s wages, despite a history of regular good timekeeping.
A playful column notes Christmas fatigue and generous living amid local quirks. It mentions Ki Fredricks heroics and a burglar arrest, Kim Anderson as a business getter, and local fashion at Mack's. The piece teases the newspaper’s opportunity page and column growth.
Announcements list meetings for St Francis Court No 119 and Crystal Temple No 45 with guest officials, plus a Joliet club gathering. News notes report Hobson of Santa Fe in town on business and P A Goodmanson traveling to Hot Springs for health. A divorce petition from Des Moines involves Charles L Bates seeking annulment from Maud Patrick following an elopement.
A playful guide outlines hosting a superstition themed gathering with thirteen guests, open umbrella display, ladders, painted mirrors, hidden lucky tokens, fortune telling, and horoscopes. Participants will discuss good and bad luck as they search for emblems and enjoy curious antics.
New York December 16 DeWolf Hopper guest of honor at the Friars' diner attacked salacious plays. He denounced the theater as corrupt saying the question is not where we shall go but where can we go. Hopper urged public stand against such works.
The fourth annual Desplaines Valley Poultry Association show opens today at 9 A.M. on Barrett’s third floor with judge Charles McClare presiding. Lectures by Osburn of Morris and public instruction on profitable poultry raising follow through Friday. Exhibitors include Wilbur A. Francis Joliet. Cecelia Jungles Lemont. B T Gibbs Chicago Heights. John M. Kott Orland. Ella Sonnemaker Glasford. J T Murphy Chicago Heights. and others from Joliet, Lockport, Minooka, Peru, and Plainfield.
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