Currency bill signed by Wilson signals new economic era
President Wilson signs the currency bill as a law with a large cabinet showing approval. He praises bipartisan support and notes this as the first in a series of Democratic measures aimed at improving conditions and business prosperity.
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School girl killed by freight train in Illinois incident
Rana Ill Dec 28 Miss Mary Harper 17 a high school student and daughter of Dr and Mrs J E Ferber Isumption Ir was struck by an Illinois Central freight train today and instantly killed
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Hurled by car in street collision injures man
Mark Johnson of 807 Collins St was struck by a street car at Cass and Collins last night and hurled about twenty five feet. He lay unconscious with a scalp wound at St Josephs hospital three hours after the accident.
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Man Assaults Over Pork Chop Fractures Skulls in Quincy
Quincy Illinois December 28 Hans Yar, in a frantic act over a pork chop, knocked Charles din to the floor with a hammer, fracturing his skull. Doctors fear Hardin may not recover.
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Man Forcing Wife's Affection Sparks Courtroom Showdown
Rockdale resident Steve Bodomovitz sues over a rival known as Big Andy who invaded his home and his wife’s favor. The case, before Justice McCullough, drew the judge’s ire as Andy refused to leave, sent Bodomovitz to Rock Island, and left Bodomovitz’s son Louis paying wages to the usurper. Andy pleads not guilty to disorderly conduct and is remanded until next week.
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Ward Estate To Family
Chicago December 23 The entire estate of the late A Montgomery Ward goes to his family per a digest of the will by attorney George Merrick The estate valued around 5 000 000 includes stock in Montgomery Ward and Company left to his nephews and 240 000 to various relatives Two thirds of the residue to the widow and one third to the widow in trust for the couple s child Miss Marjorie Ward The widow also receives income from life insurance proceeds as trustee
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Employee steals $2000 from packing firm office
Chicago December 23 report states John Keenan, an employee at Oscar Mayer and Brothers packing firm, stole two thousand dollars from the office collection for the day. He escaped.
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Lambertson On Force After Dismissal Still Keeps Star
Citizens question if Walter A Lambertson remains in possession of his police star and keys after dismissal. The Free Press spoke with him who denies planning to fight the board's discharge while noting the purchase of a new uniform and Colt revolver under department regulations.
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Lincoln pupils stage Christmas cantata at Steel Works club
Lincoln school pupils, mostly foreign by birth, drew a large audience with a Christmas cantata at the Steel Works club. Groups represented Christmas themes with children singing and dancing in brown, green, and white costumes. A youngster played the gingerbread man, performing well on stage beside an Icelandic setting and Santa's throne.
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Tidal Wave Sweeps Coast Damaging Tillamook County
A tidal wave struck Tillamook county in Oregon causing extensive damage along the beach and washing out hundreds of feet of Southern Pacific railroad track. The wall of water inundated inland areas for more than a mile, undermining numerous houses, though officials report no loss of life.
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Christmas Greeting From The Free Press
The Free Press announces no issue Thursday Christmas morning so staff may celebrate at home. It wishes all Will County residents a very merry Christmas.
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Police face dilemma after Joliet boys arrest
Police question how to handle the 13 year old boy and other youths after the arrest linked to local bandit Bert Zimmerman. Chief Murphy says Joliet reformatories are full and officials forbid keeping youths in jail, urging possible release to guardian or transfer to reform school if possible. Officers recover watches rifles and revolvers from Wetherell Reid store and Cass street gallery and plan return to owners once youths are disposed of.
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Mrs. Katherine Schlueter Dies in Joliet
Mrs Katherine Schlueter a Joliet pioneer born in 1838 Germany died after a long illness at St Josephs hospital The widow of the late Mr Schlueter she is survived by an adopted daughter Anna Kasthholz Funeral services likely at 157 Pine Street Friday morning and at St Johns German Catholic church.
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Dr. Thomas J. Allen Seeks Knobel Prize Honor
Aurora notices that Dr. Thomas J. Allen, president of Aurora College now at Eureka Springs Arkansas, has applied to the University of Arkansas for the Knobel prize to be awarded in 1914 for the most important discovery in physiology and medicine made in 1913.
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Seattle Woman Kills Fiancé Then Committed Suicide
Miss Lula Edler aged 23 from Seattle shot and killed Frank Gregory of Denver in Denver Colorado. She was to be married to him the next day and then killed herself, dying instantly.
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Educators Oust Shoop and Reelect Mrs. Young
Educators vote ousted Shoop and returned Mrs. Young to office in a clear victory. The decision reflects school leadership tensions and support for Young’s education platform across faculty and staff.
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Joliet braces for CWIC Xmas Joyfest and court fight
Joliet faces a legal clash after John E. Shoop is ousted as superintendent and Ella Flagg Young is restored in a riotous board of education meeting. Four ousted members plan supreme court action while the city prepares a Christmas celebration feeding hundreds and featuring a 21 foot tree in the courthouse square.
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Joliet National Bank Among Early Reserve System Applicants
Washington reports Joliet National Bank Joliet Illinois The First National Bank of Illinois Chicago Lincoln National Bank of Lincoln Illinois Central National Bank of Peoria Illinois State National Bank of Springfield and Iney Trust and Banking Olney Illinois have applied to join the national reserve system under the new currency law. Early applicants expected to qualify if they meet requirements.
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