Rotary Club hears Parker Sercombe on efficiency
Parker H. Sercombe deputy coroner of Chicago urged stricter home culture practical mental training and physical instruction at a Hobbs cafe Rotary banquet. He blamed education for accidents citing data on death attempts and preventable deaths and urged living habits and environment to curb harm. Rev Walter Macpherson and D N Banks commented on home and industrial efficiency.
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Parker H. Sercombe
Chicago
Rotary Club
Hobbs Cafe
Sercombe
Chicago Health Department
Bright
Walter Macpherson
D. N. Banks
Illinois Steel& Wire Mill
Wreck Near Henderson Avenue Involves Rock Island Line
Nine cars and an engine derailed near the Henderson Avenue crossing after a west bound Rock Island freight from Chicago collided with a signal at 6 30 am. Conductor E Cain and fireman Hen Brussel escaped unhurt. engineer John T Sutherland was slightly cut. Authorities investigate cause amid conflicting blame between the signalman and the engineer.
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Rock Island Railroad
Michigan Central
Rock Island
Henderson Avenue
Chicago
E. Cain
John Ft. Sutherland
Hen Brussel
Sutheraand
Mexico City Denies New US Note to Huerta
An absolute denial is issued that the United States embassy and the foreign office sent a new note to Huerta. Governors report a rebel communication to the Mexican Charge d Affaires. Bankers urge declaring state notes as legal tender. a decree by Huerta may come tomorrow or the next day.
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Mexico City
United States
Foreign Office
Huerta
Washin
Elect Good Men in Direct Legislation Debate
John Z White urged direct legislation with initiative and referendum at the Auditorium. He argued the recall and direct methods improve accountability, cited examples from daily life, and noted women favor suffrage while opposing partial voting rights. He warned against venal ties between business interests and public officials, urging swift remedies through direct action.
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John Z. White
White
Minixene Sr Hae Ag
Murder on the Elgin Joliet track shocks Chicago Heights
Theodore Zosr. in his 50s, was found mangled on the Elgin Joliet and Eastern railroad tracks at East Eighty sixth Street Chicago Heights. Police suspect robbery and murder to cover up the crime with a body placed between the rails. An autopsy will determine if he was killed before being struck and authorities seek a man seen with him the prior night.
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Theodore Zosr
Torrence Avenue
Chicago
Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railroad
East Eighty-sixth St
Chicago Heights
D. H. Burke
Joliet
Burke
Zosr
P. F. McManus
Gary
Joliet Pioneer Mrs Katherine Frederick Dies at 73
Katherine Frederick 73 a Joliet pioneer and St Johns German Catholic church member died at 11 30 last night at 408 North Bluff after a long illness. She is survived by sons and daughters including Mrs John Whitney Mrs Henry Honkamp Mrs William Funk Mrs Wallace Gray Anna John Jacob Nicholas and a sister Mrs Syvilla Gueen of Joliet. Funeral plans pending.
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Katherine Frederick
Joliet
Nicholas Frederick
North Bluff Street
St. John’s
William Funk
Wallace Gray
Crawfordsville
Indiana
Anna
John
Rockford
Jacob
Nicholas
Hamilton
Ontario
Syvilla Gueen
Clark Defends Tariff and Currency Bill in House
Speaker Clark assailed Mann for alleging hard times as a political ploy aimed at discrediting the administration and the Democratic party. He defended the tariff and currency bill and said all citizens seek prosperity, while Mann claimed no one is starving in Chicago.
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International News
Washington
Clark
Mann
Chicago
Probe Of Labor Trust Aims To Cut Living Costs
Washington December 18 In a statement Jank P Walsh head of the federal commission on industrial relations outlines the next step for the Democratic administration to lower prices and improve conditions. He defines the Labor Trust as the organizations of employers and argues breaking them up will give workers full value for their dollar. Walsh, a Democrat aligned with Wilson style reform, favors reducing costs while keeping wages high and supports union labor with the slogan Man's rights.
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Washington, D. C
Labor Trust
Jank P. Walsh
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
Walsh
Missouri
Marshall Guilty Plan Large Fete
Chicago officials report Dr. James A. Marshall suspended reform school physician at Pontiac found guilty on charges by the state civil service commission. The panel upheld three charges including beating new entrants and tolerating abuse by teachers. The board of managers was ordered to remove him.
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Chicago
State Civil Civil Service Commission
James A. Marshall
State Reformatory
Pontiac
Board of Managers
Marshall
S. E. Sullivan
Dunne
Reformatory
Civil Service Commission
Board of Management
Girl Not Spy Dropped as McVane Surveillance Ends
Rome reports United States Ambassador Page was informed that Dorothy McVane the American opera singer suspected of espionage had her surveillance ended by the Italian government.
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Rome
Italy
United States
Page
Dorothy McVane
Detective Juric Kills Wife Then Shoots Self in Gary
In Gary Indiana on December 18 Detective Peter Juric shot and killed his wife and then killed himself. Police say the tragedy occurred at their home ending a violent domestic incident.
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Gary
Ind
Peter Juric
Knights of Pythias to Install Lodges Joint Ceremony
Two hundred fifty Knights of Pythias and Pythian sisters from five local lodges plan a joint installation on January 6 at Odd Fellows hall on Cass street. Paul Revere Joliet Uniform Rank Good Hope lodges will participate with grand lodge officers, local speakers such as Attorney Pence B. Orr, a banquet to follow, and possible dance plans as the Pythian band performs. Out of town representation is anticipated.
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Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters
Odd Fellows Hall
Cass Street
Paul Revere Lodge
Joliet Lodge
Good Hope Lodge
Grand Lodge
Pence B. Orr
Reception for Elwood Observes Fifty Years in Commandery
Invitations issued by the Knights Templar announce a reception at the Masonic Temple on December 27 to honor Captain Elwood’s fifty years of membership in the local commandery. Knights and their wives only invited.
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Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Elwood
Five Hundred Joliet Pupils Receive Real Xmas Present
Margaret Howard secured a gift of a Steinway Grand piano from West Music Company for Woodlawn school in Joliet. The piano will replace the old wheezy organ, bringing real music to hundreds of students.
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Joliet
Scheidt
Public Service Company
Free Press
Margaret Howard
West Music Company
Woodlawn School
Brooklyn
Throughargaret Howard
Press Woman's Apartment
Ss School
The
Steinway
J. W. Webster
Mrs Sing on Trial for Husband’s Murder in Chicago
Chicago jury hears opening arguments in case of Mrs Alice Davis Sing accused of stabbing her Chinese husband Charles Sing in bed to secure insurance proceeds. Prosecution cites threats and motive. defense contends policy was only a $5,000 accident insurance.
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Chicago
Ill
W. W. Witte
Alice Davis Sing
McDonald’s Court
Charles Sing
Kansas City
Emma Davis
Joliet
Maurice Lennon
W A
Form States
Claude Cage
Mrs. Sing
Frank Long Sing
Lennon
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Free Press Municipal
J. M. Thompson
Prof
Thompson
Fembly
Wo- Man's
Jolie
Frank
Eine
Istmas
Ider
Hal Joliet
Denver
Colo
Telyrys
E Jre
Jolieter
Daniel Burke
Wilson
State Board
David Bronstein
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