Public Park on Site of Old Jail Proposed by Citizens
A proposal from J B Gurney to replace the old jail block on Washington Street with a public park and memorial building advances community welfare. The plan envisions a park with waiting rooms, restrooms, telephones, news stands, first aid, and other facilities, managed by a reliable couple, to serve shoppers, tourists, and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asett Jay Williams
Will County
Grand Jury
J. B. Gurney
Jr. Gurney
Gurney
Col- Ae Renee Sue
Garney
Washington Street
Woodruff Hotel
Trotzky Wins Another Post With Soviet Labor
Moscow reports Trotzky secures a new post as chairman of the commission on raising labor productivity and advances on the Supreme Economist Council. His rapid promotions follow return from the Caucasus and signal intensified state efforts on industrial output and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trotzky
Moscow
Leon ‘Trotskyy
Caucasus
Supreme Economist Council
Giao
Ana Tacha Ike
Manitoba Flood Threatens Birch River Settlers
Residents of Windipel and surrounding Birch River area face evacuation as Whitemouth and Birch rivers overflow. About 83 families, roughly 400 individuals, are driven from homes with water depths rising since Saturday. Women wade through floodwaters to seek safety and essentials as rain continues.
Barr predicts passage of state boxing bill in senate
Senator Richard J. Barr, returning from an eastern trip, says the boxing bill passed by the house will likely pass the state senate with amendments. He favors a city referendum allowing municipalities to control bouts and division of receipts. He cites previous satisfaction with the Massachusetts boxing law and supports active state regulation. He notes boxing as a driver of self discipline and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
Richard J. Barr
Barr
House
Senate
Barr Mid
Massachusetts & Boxing Law
Coolidge
Fuller
Buckley
State Boxing Commission
U S to Displace 300 Employees by July 1 Claim
Washington June 13 Between 500 and 600 more federal department workers will be dropped from the payroll before June 20 as the White House applies a new efficiency rating system to select those dismissed. Temporary clerks at 36 60 and 90 day classes are not affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Personal Classification Board
Goolidge
Will
Veterate’ Bureau
Veterans’ Bureau
Fta
Receipts Awaited In Campaign For Near East Relief
Near East Relief superintendent J. H. Hatfield reports not all Button Day campaign returns in yet, delaying final funds to the relief drive. Subscriptions have been offered with amounts undisclosed until Monday. Handicrafts by orphans and refugees on display at Ducker's window will be sold tomorrow at Marsh shoe store to aid refugees, with prices kept very low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatfield
Near Hest
Ilinois
National Bank
Hatheld
Coun
Relief Fund
Near East Relief Orphins
Former bank wrecker Laughlin faces new charges
Roy E Laughlin civic leader and former Bridgeport Bank of Illinois cashier who served a year in Chester penitentiary for the bank failure is arrested in St Louis and to be returned to Bridgeport. A two year old shortage is noted and Laughlin pleads to an indeterminate sentence range from one to fourteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Louis
Roy E. Laughlin
Civic
State Bank of Bridgeport
Chester
Bridgeport
Laughlin
Park Event and Concert Schedule Highlights
This afternoon features a park gathering led by Mattel with a program of student theses and music. A preconcert piano recital precedes the show starting at 3 o clock. Prof J M Thompson oversees the music department picnic and band athletic activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattel
J. M. Thompson
Andrew Dice Pioneer Dies After Long Career in Industry
Andrew F. Dice, a longtime Plainfield resident who later lived in Joliet, died yesterday afternoon at his son Clint Dice's home. Born in Upton Ohio in 1845, he traveled in a covered wagon to Illinois with his family, worked for Joliet Manufacturing, and rose to foreman at Jo Met and American Steel and Wire before retirement. Surviving are two sons Clint E. and Arthur C., and brother Connor J. Dice. Funeral set at Clint B. Dice's home at 2 PM tomorrow, Elmhurst Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pines
Will County
Plainfield
Upton
Ohio
Union Station
Chicago
Andrew Dice
Joliet Manufacturing Company
Joliet
Ite
Jo- Met Manufacturing Company
American Steel and Wire Company
Clint E
Arthur C
Connor J. Dice
Chi
Clint B. Dice
D'Arcy Avenue
Elmhurst Cemetery
Young Coolidge Ends Visit With Coed Friend
John H Trumbull scoffed at reports about his son Calvin Coolidge Jr and Florence Trumbull a Mount Holyoke student. They were seen dancing together at Bristol Chamber of Commerce annual outing at Lake Compounce near the Trumbull home in Plainville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Trumvall
Ibull
John
Florence Trumbull
Mount Holyoke College
Altho
Florence
Miss Trumbull
Young Coolidge
Bristol Chamber of Commerce
Lake Com‘pounce
Trumbull
Plainville
Banks Send Photos of Checks by Wire
Associated New York reports New York banks are testing telegraphing checks by a device that photographs the check in one town and reproduces it in another. The Bank of Manhattan has telegraphed checks to Chicago. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York watches the experiment as seven minutes for transmission plus four hours for photography and processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated New York
New York
Bank of Manhattan Company
Chicago
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Unthe
Coe Gg
Cow EATS $120 In Coat Pocket
In Salisbury on June 18 a cow chewed through a coat lining and swallowed a $120 cash deposit, leaving owner John Carpenter with the loss. The cow was killed and butchered. the money and deposit book were not recovered, and local markets report the animal’s sale as a curious event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Genie Carpentering
John “W. Sue
Lady Darwin Sails Cunard Liner to England
Aboard the Cunard liner eatenia Lady Darwin sails from New York to England amid chatter over gender roles. The Associated Press notes the voyage as a notable departure on June 19 with remarks on society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Lady Darwin
Cunard
Eatenia
England
Hold youths caught in speedy chase near Joliet
Albert and Joseph Korat, sons of Peter Korst, were held on $1,500 bonds after a dramatic pursuit through Joliet and Jefferson streets. Dr Marion S. Bwoint fired shots to deter them as they allegedly accosted him and his daughter on Midland Avenue near Bush Park. The youths claimed no abuse and asked for directions to Chicago, while authorities led by Capt. Fornangs and Sgt. Roe investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Joseph Korat
Peter Korst
Jackson Township
Marion
S. Bwoint
North Collins Street
Joliet
Jefferson Streets
Ware
Ger@eant
Irving Boo
Joliet Polea
Nicholas Fornangs
Schort
Yourty
Eleanor
Midland Avenue
Bush Park
Sweint
Chicago
Swoint
Supreme court upholds Boston district ordinance validity
The Illinois Supreme Court denied a rehearing in Catherine Rippinger et al. v George Liederst, affirming that the Boston district section ordinance is valid. The Cook County Superior Court had earlier ruled the ordinance on Dilis Avenue invalid, but the high court reversed, ordering the case remanded and Liederst's motion for rehearing denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Springfield
Chicago
Boston
Dnnors Supreme Court
Catherine,Rippinger
George Liederst
Superior Court
Cook County
Dilis Avenue
Supreme Court
Liederst
Werchnedneprowsker Held Bad Name
New York June 18 Associated Press reports Werchnedneprowsker a proposed progressive society faced rejection as its name was deemed unAmerican by Rapewell Court Justice Russell Benedict. He refused to approve incorporation noting the foreign placename suggests nonnative origins and lacked papers proving otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Werchnedneprowskér
Wikme
Rapewell Court
Russell Benedict
Incerporatora
Weather Forecast for Joliet and Vicinity
Mostly fair conditions for Joliet and nearby areas followed by a day of cloudy or unsettled weather. Temperature remains nearly steady with gentle to moderate winds shifting through the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Objections Fly In Shepherd Murder Trial
Chicago today saw a two hour session in the Shepherd murder case with legal fights, nine witnesses and cross examinations. The defense pressed for the original memorandum by McClintock and for testimony about Shepherds impoverished status and anticipated wealth while witnesses including Miss Estelle Gehling and Jerome Matillo testified to past actions and statements. The trial will resume Monday as Stewart cites authorities on cross examination of Dr Amante Rongetti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Frees
Chicago
Shepherd
William Scott Stewart
J. Lynch
William Nelson McClintock
Dartmouth University
William Darney Shepherd
Estelle Gehling
Shepherd's
Meech
Jones
Stewart
Amante Rongetti
Ashland Boulevard Hospital
Rongetti
Charles C. Faiman
Billy McClintock
Rangetti
Gootet Laboratory
Amt
Serlas Detnd Stier
T Ce Shepherd
Anna Beckford
McClintock
Mra
Lynch
Jerome Matillo
Indianapolis
Ind
Louis Sbarbaro
Matillo
Texas
Tim
Rich
Legislature Expected to End Session by Next Friday
The assembly is near finish and is expected to complete passage of about 150 bills this week. Two motorist related measures sparked debate over licensing and spotlight requirements, with opposition citing cost and practicality. Officials anticipate sine die adjournment soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
U.S. Marketing Chief Resigns Amid gov’t shakeup
Washington June 13 Charles J Brand marketing specialist in the department of agriculture resigned this day, removing another intimate adviser of the late Secretary Wallace from the circle of officials as reorganized by Secretary Jardine. The resignation, telegraphed to the secretary on a west inspection tour, was anticipated by Brand in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Charles J. Brand
Department of Agriculture
Wallace
Department
Jardine
West
Brandis
Gambling raid nets fine for den keeper and 14 inmates
Police raid at 112 South Bluff Street led to fines for keeper Maros Kalendis and 14 inmates. Keeper fined 25 dollars plus costs. each inmate fined 5 dollars plus costs. Arrested inmates include Christ Pappas, Angelo Theus, Andrew Lucas, Michael Lucas, Louis Spangos, John Lacas, Alexander Stater, George Morris, Gua Exios, Ames Stoves, George Konbensonkos, Timothy Frangthier, Michael Logan, and George Kansas. Action by Captain James H Langley and Sergeant Will Saeco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bluff Street
Maros Kalendis
Christ Pappas
Angelo Theus
Andrew Lucas
Michael Lucas
Louis Spangos
John Lacas
Alexander Stater
George Morris
Gua Exios
Ames Stoves
George Konbensonkos
Timothy Frangthier
Michael Logan
George Kansas
James H. Langley
Willsaeco
Radio Eye Apparatus Demonstrates Moving Objects Miles Away
Washington June 13. An apparatus called the Radio Eye showed moving objects miles away in a private tent test. Inventor Karen Jenkins supervised the setup with Secretary Witwue and Dr. George M. Jay among witnesses. The device uses a rotating mirror system to project images onto a screen, proving the concept two years after an earlier stationary version.
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Washington
Karen Jenkins
Acentiet
Witwue
George “M
Bureau of
Jay
Agioeaeccs
Wibur
Free Motorist Charged With Being Drunk
A driver denied intoxication after a crash near Petarchy Bridge claiming steering issues left him unable to control the car. The defense argued the steering apparatus was at fault. the state, represented by Ralph C. Austin, pursued the charge with attorney P. C. Haley after a minor jury deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctolis
Petarch
Dectolis
P. C. Haley
Ralph. C. Austin
Heaven City Love Cult Under Investigation
A death at the Heaven City cult colony near Harvard Illinois prompts homicide inquiry into George Schofield 60, and ties to a McHenry County case involving a young girl from the colony. Investigators question Shirley Talcott a colony inmate and former Life Institute member about alleged cult disintegration.
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Associated Press
oChicago
Dyne
Harvard
George Schofield
McHenry County
Sbi Echofield
McHenry
Thes
Hadie
Cenar
Econeta
Gwice Schofield
Heaven City
Als
Life Institute
Shirley Talcott
Nesting Wrens Ignore U S Laws in Alpine Box
A New York report from June 13 describes a pair of house wrens flooding a mailbox at a Alpine business corner in New Jersey. The birds occupy the box and scold postmen, refusing to leave despite daily mail insertions and observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alpine
N. J
San See
Texas rancher Norfleet hunts nationwide fraud gang
J Frank Norfleet a 61 year old Texas rancher who turned detective to confront a nationwide con ring that swindled him out of 145000 six years ago. He tracked the gang through the Pacific Northwest and beyond, ending with the capture of key figures including Chang Tee-Lin allies and the arrest of solders at the arsenal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
J. Frank Norfleet
Texas
Shanghai
Fengtien
Chang Hsue Liang
Chang Tee-Lin
Norfleet
Norflest
Cheklang
Dallag
Leavenworth
W.B. Spencer
Spencer
Ich
Hia
Ata
John C. Pollock
City
Kan
Norfiset
Ada
Pacific Northwest
Chinese Reds Rise Against All Foreigners
In San Francisco June 18 a struggle within Chinese politics is reported as Kwang Tung forces cross the river to drive Chinese refugees from Shameen and Ho Nam Island. Defections weaken Yunnan troops, while Shanghai riots push workers to strike in foreign mills. Marshal Chang Teh-Lan widens control from Nanking to Hankow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Tene Tung
Son Yat Sen
Peking
Canton
Honam Island
Shameen
Nese
Kwineai
al Hed
Jung
Shanghai
Hankow
Nanking
Chang Teo Ldn
Yangtze
Hankow unrest and strike threats amid Chinese troops
Reported five thousand Chinese troops guard Hankow while authorities warn of death threats and disturbances at the concession. A Monday strike is planned as Peking students begin a day of action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hankow
Peking
Soviet Chiefs Sign 200 Million Ore Concession
Moscow reports a concession with W A Harriman Company of New York for exploitation of the Chintouri manganese fields was signed by M Djerjinsky and George Smilhater. Elliott signed for the Harriman interests. The contract is valued near 200 million dollars. Djerjinsky hoped the manganese deal would lay a foundation for warmer Soviet relations with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
W. A. Harriman
Company
New York
Supreme ' Ounell
George Smilhiater
Jo Elliott
M. Dierjinski
Farmers win in condemnation case over roads
A DeKalb county court jury awarded farmers about 671 dollars in a state highway route case. The decision favored compensation and damages for Clinton township properties stalled road work between Barvard and Ottawa. Defendants said they would appeal to the state supreme court as work remained held up.
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Presa
DeKalbill
DeKgid
Clinton
State Supreme Court
Barvard
Ottawa
Clinton Township
Bae
Orma
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Ploods Menace
Manitoba Farmers
Iain
U. S
Illinois
Andrew F. Dice
Bie von
Aan
Werchnedneprowsker
Maid
Associated Peige
Atrone
U.S
Bluff Street Place
McCraney
Wilbur
Thomas Doctolis
Heaven
London
Daily Express
Kiu-Kiang
Nhen
Kii-Klang
Yangtse
Hanskow
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