126 Saloonkeepers Arrested for Sunday Closing Law Violations
State Attorney Robert Martin files information against 126 saloonkeepers for Sunday openings. Warrants served by Sheriff Thomas Stevenson as deputies rush to execute notices and bring them to county court. Most saloons in the city reportedly stay open Sundays. public disclosure of names is blocked to aid service.
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Robert Martin
Thomas Stevenson
Joseph Jones
Stevenson
States Attorney
Biic
Jones
Robert
Tney
Nde
Martin
Steverson
Purlic
Seventeen Year Old Twins Arrested for Disorderly Conduct
Christmas Eve incident involves twins May and Grace Petz aged seventeen. They were taken to the police station on a disorderly conduct charge after staying out late with a man older than their father approved. the father withdrew the complaint after a lecture from Chief Martin Murphy.
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May
Grace Petz
Martin Murphy
Eueenah Hey
Briain Companion
Murphy
Boy shoots self with found revolver in accident
Twelve year old James Nunrauft found an old revolver at 510 Chase Avenue and showed it to a friend at a nearby house. In the upper room the weapon fired, wounding the friend’s left hand. Dr. Grant Houston treated the injury. the boy may lose the hand if tetanus develops.
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James Nunrauft
Chase Avenue
Nunrauft
Grant Houston
Explosion on Wabash locomotive kills two in Buffalo
On Christmas Day two men died and six were seriously scalded when a boiler exploded aboard a Wabash locomotive during an exchange of greetings. The incident occurred in Buffalo New York as the train engine crew and a switch tender paused. Joseph Root is reported dead in Hendersonville North Carolina after a separate rail accident. Eight people died and twenty five were injured as an express car traveling from Groningen to Hendersonville collided, with the Dutch premier's son among the dead.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Joseph Root
Hendersonville
N. C
Dee
Groningen
Heintz Named Police Chief For Gary
Pontius Heintz longtime Illinois Steel official and Joliet native is appointed police chief of Gary Ind taking office January first. Heintz who has headed Gary employment bureau since moving from Joliet to Gary mills is praised as disciplined and capable and expected to revitalize the city.
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Pontius Heintz
Thos. Gorey
The
Illinois Steel Company
Gary
Ind
Mayorelett R. 0. Johnson
Heintz
Joliet
Gary Mills
Police Department
Martin Murphy
Steel Corporation
Train Strikes Christmas Party Near Chenoa Injuring Four
Mrs John Balbach and three of her children were seriously injured when a fast Alton train struck their party near Chenoa, Joliet area. J F Wilkinson of Joliet aboard said passengers were unaware until the crash. Mrs Balbach lost both legs and one boy lost a leg, another child injured, one unhurt. Injured moved to Pontiac by special train. condition reported grave.
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Pontiac
John Balbach
Alton
Chenoa
Joliet
J. F. Wilkinson
Wilkinson Piano Company
Wilkinson
Chilly Blasts Salute Wilson at Pass Christian Arrival
A blustery Christmas day greeted President Wilson and his family as they arrived in Pass Christian Mississippi on December 25. The cold wind and sharp chill accompanied the holiday visit noted by International News dispatch.
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International News
cPass Christian
Miss
Wilson
Explosion at Torre Ammunziata Fireworks Factory Kills 24
An explosion at the fireworks factory in Torre Ammunziata near Mt. Vesuvius today kills 24 people and injures many others according to international reports from Rome.
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Rome
Torre Ammunziata
Mt. Vesuvius
Killed in Riot as Police Clash with Anarchists
In Los Angeles Plaza Park a riot broke out after a dispersal attempt at an anarchist meeting. A thousand rioters charged police, attacked property, and stones were thrown. Raphael Evans was shot and killed. 26 injured including six officers. 100 police reserves deployed. 40 arrests.
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International News
Los Angeles
Plaza Park
Raphael Evans
Negroes Bingham and Simms Involved In Razor Threat
William Bingham and Charles Simms, both colored men known to police, were pursued after a riot call. Officers Ryan and Creed captured them on Chicago and Wallace streets and brought them to the patrol wagon. An altercation occurred in a colored woman's home as Simms fled and Bingham advanced with a drawn razor.
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William Bingham
Charles Simms
Cornelius Ryan
Patrick Creed
Chicago
Wallace
Ryan
Bingham
Simms
St. Louis
Free Press Bulletins Post Throughout Town
The Free Press keeps readers informed around the clock with Bulletins posted in cigar stores and restaurants across the business district. Look for The Free Press Bulletins to catch current news after press time.
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Free Press
Two autos wrecked in slippery pavement incidents in city
Two collisions occurred yesterday and Wednesday due to slick pavements. Warden Allen and Alderman Leach’s nephew James Elwood were unharmed after their cars collided at Cass street Manning avenue. J R Blackhall’s car skidded on Satellite street near Second avenue and hit a curb causing major damage.
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Ses
Cass Street
Manning Avenue
Alderman Leach
James Elwood
J. R. Blackhall
Sataile Street
Second Avenue
Not Joliet Klimek ID confirms Chicago shooter was not Joliet doctor
Dr Klimek who shot Attorney Alling in Chicago Wednesday and then killed himself is not the Joliet physician previously living on Illinois Street. O A Klimek, not Frank Klimek, resided in Joliet. In Chicago the shooter wounded office assistant Peter Schwaba after prior prosecutions for practicing medicine without a license.
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Frank Klimek
Charles Alling
State Board of Health
Chicago
Klimek
Joliet
Illinois Street
Klemik
A. Klimek
Atorney Alling
Alling
Peter H. Schwaba
Adelaide Bronch Cheered Amid Wall Prison Christmas
Monticello New York December 25 reports many offers of assistance reaching Adelaide M Bronch, long held as prisoner by the late lawyer Melvin H Cauch, who aided her spirit as she endures Christmas behind the walls of the county jail.
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Adelaide Bronch
Monticello
N. Y
Adelaide M. Bronch
Melvin H. Cauch
Council
Convicts Celebrate Christmas as City Bets Hearts
A Christmas scene unfolds as Fred Ferrier falls into the Desplaines canal after leaving a local bar. Mrs. Edward Schall shouts for help and with Jack Turner and William Davis, lowers a rope to haul Ferrier from the water near West Jefferson street bridge. Patrolman Bernard Corbley arranges transport to the station.
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Fred Ferrier
North Center Street
Edward Schall
Ferrier
West Jefferson Street
Desplaines River
Bernard Corbley
Calumet Fire Panic Kills and Hurts Dozens
Christmas tragedy in Calumet Michigan leaves fifty four homes bereaved and seventy two bodies awaiting burial after the worst storm and a panic fire. Three children are gravely wounded as authorities search for the alarm raiser. Western Federation leader Moyer condemns violence while blaming rough elements among guards.
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International
Calumet. Mich
Calumet
Citizens Alliance
Organization of Business Men
Western Federation
Jacob Lustig
Sopution
Calumet Teeiy
Mrs Richardson Dies After Long Illness
Agnes Richardson 72 dies at her daughter’s home 507 Garnsey avenue after a lingering blood poisoning. She once ran a confectionery at 1027 North Collins street. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
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Agnes Richardson
Agnes Aird
Garnsey Avenue
Richardson
North Collins Street
Joliet Christmas Celebrations Bring Joy to City and Prison
Joliet residents enjoyed a festive holiday with carols at the municipal tree lighting in the courthouse square. Prisoners and penitentiary staff shared a special turkey dinner and a vaudeville show, while churches held midnight mass and local charities aided hundreds with gifts and dinners.
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Juliet
Court House Square
Joliet
Associated Charities
Christ Episcopal Church
Teade Ipof
Thompson
Caross
Margaret Howard
Free Press Woman’s Department
J. C. Adler and Company
Prof. Thompson
Geo. Hill
Edward Curry
Public Service Company
Chicago
le Voy
Iter
Madison Bickers
Martin
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