Currency bill passes Senate with mixed party support
The Senate approved the currency bill by 54 to 34 after Republicans joined Democrats, moving it toward President Wilson's signature. Supporters say the measure will ease the money market and improve conditions. Bank of Joliet head George Woodruff predicts benefits for the economy and banking operations.
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Trust Moves to Dissolve A T and T in Landmark Plan
Washington reports a proposed dissolution of the American Telephone and Telegraph company the so called telephone trust. Proposals drafted by M C Kingsbury include disposing of Western Union holdings and pledges not to expand telephone ownership into independent rivals. The plan calls for joint ventures with independents on charges and mileage and asks guidance from the justice department and interstate commerce commission.
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American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Telephone Trust
McRenolds
M. C. Kingsbury
Williaenes
Western Union Telegraph Company
Department of Justice
Interstate Commerce’ Commission
Meanest thief in Grand Rapids is arrested
Thomas McCarthy, labeled by authorities as a meaner thief than the St Marys church offender, was arrested by Detective T D Blinston and deputies. He faces embezzlement charges after allegedly swindling Wy man Smith of Grand Rapids of his savings and fleeing to Chicago. Also noted, a canine tango event planned by the Washington Kennel club with dogs dancing for guests.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
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Grand Rapids
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New Lenox
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Grane Rapids
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Chicago
J. J. Farell
North Clark Street
Washington Kennel Club
Acquittal Brings Joy to Mrs Sing and Family
Mrs Alice Sing widow of Charles Sing of Chicago was acquitted of murdering her husband after a two day trial. She spoke to the Free Press about finding faith in the Lord and thanked her mother Mrs Nora Davis of Kansas City for support. She said she would stay with relatives in Joliet before returning to Kansas City for Christmas with her father and friends.
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Alice Davis Sing
Charles Sing
Chicago
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McDonald’s Court
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Christ
Reed Calls Currency Act A Cure For Economic Ills
Senator James A. White of Missouri hailed the currency measure as a cure for the nation’s economic woes predicting wider money supply and a brighter future. He said the bill will end restrictions in commercial and industrial centers and be signed by the president before week’s end.
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Joliet children seek festive preparations and a Christmas party
Impatient Joliet youngsters await the big Free Press Christmas event. Teachers assist with carol grouping while parents are urged to accompany children home afterward. A neighborhood mother volunteers to supervise extra tots, aiming to ensure every child can attend despite parental absence.
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Injured machinist hurt stepping from work on EJ&E tracks
Daniel Murphy a machinist at the Elgin Joliet and Eastern shops suffered a severe shoulder dislocation after tripping on EJ&E tracks at 4:30 yesterday on his way home. He was taken by ambulance to Silver Cross hospital. A 12 year old boy, Raymond Cummings, was hit by a car on Jefferson Street driven by A H Wencke but not seriously hurt.
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Benton Street
Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railroad
Silver Cross Hospital
A. H. Wencke
P. J. Ruben
Jefferson Street
Raymond Cummings
Chicago Street
E. J. Abell
Wencke
Woodland Pupils Welcome New Piano With School Gala
Woodland school pupils held a gala reception yesterday to honor a piano donation from The Free Press Margaret Howard and West Music Co. under Miss Clark’s guidance the instrument filled the room with melody as seventh grade pupils performed. students thanked donors in a note praising the gift and kindness.
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Alderman Hansen Injured in Romeo Accident After Alleged Shooting
Alderman Louis Hansen of Romeo was injured when a wagon tongue snapped a chain he held, flinging him 25 feet into a ditch and fracturing his leg in two places. He faces legal proceedings from a past shooting of a negro at Roemo and is free on bonds awaiting the January grand jury.
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Romeo
Silver Cross Hospital
Edward Swanson
Edward Daley
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Roemo
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Richard Farrell
Churches Observe Christmas Spirit With Citywide Celebrations
Practically all city churches plan Christmas programs featuring carols children exercises speeches and other festivities. Sunday schools will teach the meaning of Christmas with scenes such as the manger and the Christmas star. Pastors aim to include as many attendees as possible and many congregations will distribute fruit gifts to the needy with merchants contributing goods.
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Poisoned needle incident at Chicago Union Depot
Miss Opal Hummer of Dunkirk Indiana, a Bethany Bible Institute student, was jabbed in the right hand at Chicago Union Station while awaiting a train home. She fled toward the ticket office as the assailant escaped. The man, posing as a missionary with a Bible, is described as a student at a Drunkard school.
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Opal Hummer
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Bethany Bible Institute
Union Station
Plainfield Bank Closes After Cash Shortage Upends Town
In Plainfield Illinois the private bank of John S Evarts closed its doors after facing a cash shortfall of about 120000 with assets listed around 200000. Evarts told friend George R McClester he would sell land and repay every cent and plan to return to Plainfield to reopen.
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First National Bank of Chicago
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