Board Opposes Politicians Using City Schools
Joliet school board members debated banning political meetings in public schools after Ridgewood Educational League speakers stirred controversy. Protesters argued against politics in schools, while others defended open discussion as educational. The board also addressed bids, health reports, and a separate theft case involving a 12 year old known as the boy bandit.
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Joliet
Ridgewood Educational League
Ridgewood
John H. Garnsey
Tice Road
Garnsey
Missing Banker Sought by Sheriff in Investigation
Sheriff launches search for a banker reported missing as investigators pursue clues in the case. Authorities say the disappearance prompted a broader inquiry with support from local agencies and bank officials.
Arrest Warrant Issued For Plainfield Bank President Evarts
Justice Goodspeed issues warrant for John S. Evarts former Plainfield bank president on a jerceny by bailee charge involving 180 dollars. Sheriff Steven son to execute. Evarts whereabouts unknown amid bank failure and depositor losses. Bank assets and liabilities noted with possible 50 percent dividend if Evarts does not repay. Evarts’ mother Emma Evarts and depositor Walter Evans linked to the case.
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John S. Evarts
Plainfield
Justice S. A. Goodspeed
Walter Evans
Thomas Stevenson
Evarts
Will County
East
Emma Evarts
Hosiery Workers Strike In Four Philadelphia Mills
Nearly one thousand hosiery workers struck in four Philadelphia mills today over wage cuts. The march through the mill district stirred excitement until police dispersed the crowd.
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Philadelphia
Joliet Set To Light 21 Foot Christmas Tree In Court House Yard
The 21 foot giant evergreen arrives in Joliet and will be placed in the court house yard for Christmas eve illumination. A banner, 150 poinsettias, 500 yards of silver festooning and 2000 electric globes will decorate it, crowned with a Star of Bethlehem. About 300 children will carol and a school band will perform from 8 to 9:30 PM. The tree remains lit through Saturday evening before dismantling.
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Joliet
Court House Yard
Central Park
J. M. Thompson
Court House Square
Joliet Board Reacts to Milwaukee Superintendent Bid
Joliet Township high school board members voiced surprise over Superintendent J Stanley Brown being considered for Milwaukee public schools. Brown met with a Milwaukee committee. the board reported no friction with Brown. Advices said a decision would be announced next Monday amid several candidates.
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Joliet Township
J. Stanley Brown
Joliet
Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Public Schools
Brown
John H. Garnsey
Garnsey
Smoke House Fire Threats at North Chicago Street
Firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze at the smoke house owned by George Sitar 803 North Chicago Street with only slight loss. A second fire damaged shingles on a roof at 210 Now Avenue near George Richmonds with minor damage from chimney sparks.
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George Sitar
Chicago Street
George Richmonds
Inow Avenue
Democrats plan fight over new Illinois political league
A statewide gathering of Democrats in Springfield discussed forming the Wilson Ryan Democratic League of Illinois. The all day session included several state assembly members and aimed to perfect the new party organization.
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Springfield
State Assembly
Wilsonryan Democratic League of
Illinois
Chicago Mayors Hardens Support for Mrs Young
Chicago December 22 with Harry Libski and Axel Strom joining the school board Libski replaces himself and Strom replaces Sethness securing Mayor Harrison's backing for Ella Flagg Young as superintendent potential reelection looms Libski reportedly will back Young if a ballot reconsideration overturns Shoop's earlier election and the mayor returns Shoop to a seat after a blank ballot clarification.
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International News
Chicago
Harry .A.libski
Axel A. Strom
Libski
Strom
Charles O. Sethness
Harrison
Ella Flagg Young
Board of Education
Young
John D. Shoop
Mrs. Young
Banks close as crisis looms near Mexico City
Crisis spreads as three banks suspend operations to reorganize and reopen. Huerta proclaims a national holiday from December 22 to 31. Carranzist gains reported at Terén Republic, while officials seek plans to issue two peso notes and resume normal banking amid worst-ever conditions.
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Mexico City
Republic
Huerta
Tereon
Banking Department
Talbert's Condition Serious After Stroke
New York December 22 The condition of Joseph P Talbert vice president of the National City Bank who suffered a stroke while playing golf was reported more serious than earlier believed. His left side is affected and his arms and legs are paralyzed.
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New York, N. Y
Joseph "P. Talbert
National City Bank
Currency bill passes House in late session
The House approved the conference report on the currency bill by 298 to 60 after a long debate. The measure goes to the Senate at 11 a.m. tomorrow with a vote due by 2 30 p.m. and President Wilson expected to sign late tomorrow afternoon. The House also adjourned until January 12 by unanimous consent.
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International News
Washington
House
Senate
Wilson
Congress
Underwood
Need More Funds Hushed by Charity Drive Opens at Adam Arcade
The Associated Charities opened its Needs More Funds headquarters in Adam Arcade, collecting clothes toys and food for distribution to the poor. The group aims to raise about 300 to provide a full basket of food and toys to every needy family. A Silver Cross boy asked for a bee gun and clay birds for Christmas and will receive them.
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Adam Arcade
Associated Charities
Silver Cross
Ready for Santa Joliet Kiddies Wake to Snow
Joliet children woke to a pristine snow cover as Christmas bells seemed to ring in Saint Nick. The morning scene showed curtains drawn to let the winter light flood rooms, while a quiet train of decorative beads added festive charm.
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Joliet
Terra Firma
Santa Claus
Saint Nick
Council passes new bread law curbs peddlers verdict
A city council approves a new ordinance restricting bread sellers and ending an old feud with peddlers. The measure is described as curbing illegal vending and ending the dispute with local hawkers.
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Council
Council in Brief Adopts Peddlers and Oil Peddlers Ordinances
The council approved bread peddlers and oil peddlers ordinances, directed the finance committee to fund enforcement by an officer and the city sealer, and allowed back pay of Patrolman Fornango totaling 181 dollars. It also adopted a Seeser street sewer, approved December payroll, instructed the city attorney to contact Rock Island railroad about Lafayette street grade crossings, and tasked the board of local improvements to prepare Pine street paving ordinance.
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Rock Island Railroad
Lafayette Street
Board of Local Inrovements
Pine Street
Joliet Council Passes Bread and Peddlers Ordinances
The Joliet city council approved a bread weighing ordinance and a peddlers rule with no dissent. It also ordered a study on franchise taxes from Interstate Telephone, delaying final action. The bread law sets minimum loaf weights and labeling requirements, with penalties up to ten dollars. The peddlers ordinance takes effect January 2, 1914, and targets enforcement by a special weights and measures officer.
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Interstate Telephone Company
Joliet
William McCarthy
Tion
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