Lone Wolf Dies On Scaffold In Chicago Jail
Harry Ward known as the Lone Wolf, called Illinois’s most dangerous criminal, was hanged in Chicago county jail for the double murder of Thomas Grady and Rudolph Schwartz after Governor Len Small refused a reprieve. Ward had repeatedly attempted escapes and kept guns and files in his cell. He operated without a partner and was deemed highly resourceful by police.
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Harry Ward
Lone Wolf
Illinois
Len Small
Ward
Thomas Grady
Rudolph Schwartz
Milk and Ice Fund Widens Support for Babies
The Milk and Ice fund run by the Child Welfare society gains traction with June N Hoyt donating 50 dollars bringing the total to 362 dollars. The effort continues through the hot weather to ensure milk and tea for babies in need. Contributions may be sent to The News Mrs W J Marshall 608 Court Street or John G Nothdurst at the Dollar Savings Association.
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Child Welfare Society
N. Hoyt
W. J. Marshall
Court Street
John G. Nothdurst
Dollar Savings Association
Milk for the Kiddos Fund Drive Appears Again
A faded plea urges readers to contribute milk money to aid children in need. The note mocks excuses about nickels, dimes, and unspent funds, insisting even small contributions aid a relief effort. The message mentions wiping away excuses and asks readers to donate to help kids.
Spectre Of Death Chair Haunts Mrs Catherine Kaber
Mrs Catherine Eva Kaber, accused of slaying her husband, was carried into court in Cleveland as onlookers endured her moans and the crowd faced another near panic. Restoratives were used as she pleaded to reveal all, blaming Corrigan who is her chief counsel, while the trial paused for her stabilization.
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Mildred Morris
International News Service
Court House
Cleveland
Catherine Eva Kaber
Corrigan
William J. Corrigan
Memorably Cool Day for Jeff Craig and Wartime Memoir
Three years ago on July 15, 1918, Jem Craig, acting as a battalion runner in Massey France, delivered a message and was captured by German troops. He surrendered after a moment of hesitation and spent 1 month 16 days in the German prison camp at Rastatt, Granny.
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Jefferson Craig
Tamsui Tea Company
Jem
Massey
France
Wria
Rassatt
Granny
Hell
Jeff
Marriage license issued to Belton Coleman and Genova Hardy
The strike against higher marriage license fees was broken this morning when Belton Coleman took out a license to wed Genova Hardy.
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Belton T. Coleman
Genova Hardy
Heart Shaped Egg Yolk Image From Local Hen
A heart shaped yolk formation appeared in an egg laid by HL Q. McClelland's hen at 501 Etna Street. Mrs. McClelland found the blood red heart about a third of an inch wide and an inch long on the yolk edge. The anomaly sparked local speculation and light humor about a hen in love, while experts are unsure of the cause.
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HL Q. McClelland
Etna Street
Dry Force Reduction Targets State Prohibition Office
Philadelphia July 11 The new State Prohibition Director William McConnell announces cuts in staff from 229 to 166 and a salary shift to save money. He defends allegations of a wet record as a legislator and vows zealous enforcement against bootleggers while denying personal sympathy for bookers.
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Philadelpia
Prohibition
Willian G. McConnell
aBice
Dirgeloy McConnell
Shamolin
Move Made To End Building Trouble Here
Settlement, bricklayers to join conference as unions and contractors plan arbitration for wage disputes. A joint session is likely Saturday with committees from the Builders' Exchange and Building Trades Council to include bricklayers and plumbers in the process. Names of committee members and contractor representatives are listed, outlining the expected arbitration panel and contractor classes.
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Builders’ Exchange and
Building ‘Trades.! Council
Building Trades Council
Builders’ Exchange Committee
John S. Swan
James Bryson
Building Trades Connell
James Merrilees
Electrcians
Charles Anderson
Richard Watkins
J Bumbaugh
Bricklayers
J. Albert] Wilson
Building Trades ‘Council
Buildery
George T. Weingartinar
Ken Smith
H. L. Marvin
CHM Chambers
Fred Marsh
Ernest Withers
Robert Whitla
Council Considers Overhead Bridge Over Railroad Tracks
City officials weigh the proposition to build an overhead bridge on Washington Street over the Pennsylvania railroad. A letter from Cram J B Patterson of the railroad indicates little likely progress before late next year. The council instructed the city clerk to secure a definite plan and eliminate dangerous rights of way, with further conferences planned with railroad representatives.
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Emmell
J.B. Patterson
Pennsylvania Raffro
W. Washington Street
Patterson
Rainbow Division To Be Continued As Fighting Unit
Bulletin from Washington reports the Rainbow Division veterans convention backing a change of the 42nd Division from federal status to a National Guard unit. It would be the only National Guard unit of its kind, with two units from one state that supplied troops to the Rainbow Division.
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Rainbow
Bulletin
International News Service
Washington
Reiniow
Fgate
oMeraliy Ienower
New York Broker Slain On Duck Island Murder Suicide
Harry G Hemming a New York broker was shot dead at his country home on Duck Island four miles from town by caretaker Frank Kerbart. Hemming’s wife Mrs Hemming witnessed the killing, saying her husband had tried to reconcile. Eber Hart then killed himself after going to his room. Authorities investigate multiple mysterious angles in the case.
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International News Surgica
Northpory
L. T
Jaly
Harry G. Hemming
New York
Duck Island
Frank Kerbart
Wemming
Eberhart
Hemming
Mra. Hemming
Hire
Chicago Woman Guilty Of Murder Thirty-Four Years Ago
Chicago jurors find Dora Waterman, 41, guilty of murdering her husband Tuouis Waterman, a wealthy butcher, with a cleaver. Her 17-year-old son Jacob was acquitted after trial. The court sets a 17 year penitentiary term. Waterman claimed self defense but was convicted.
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International
Chicagq
Cook
Dora Waterman
Tuouis Waterman
Jacob Waterman
Cook County
Aril
Rich American Brides Held On Ship By Immigration Law
Fifteen American born brides of foreign businessmen were detained aboard the liner La Savoie upon its arrival in New York. Immigration orders from Washington redirected many passengers, yet several brides spent a second night abroad. One woman, Mrs Mutsehle, wife of a Cleveland photographer, was released, while two others, linked to Cartier Jewelry, were held aboard.
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New York
la Savoie
Washington
Sever
Mutsehle
Irs
Cartier
No Agreement On Interest Payments By Great Britain
Treasury official denies a report of a one year postponement of interest due the United States from the Grant Trust. Secretary Mellon called the claim unfounded and false before the Senate Finance Committee. Assistant Secretary Wadsworth says the report read by Senator Borah is inaccurate.
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Great Britain
Wy Ale
Caet Cois
Treasury Department
United States
Grant Trrstum
Scratary
Treaaury Mellon
Senate Finance Committee
Todas
the Treasury
Wadsworth
Picnic Parties Help Feed City Needy Families
A report from New York notes picnic organizers and Cassada part superintendent Mekhibven gathered food shand from park picnics and handed it to W. J. Berquist of the City Roscoe Mission to distribute to numerous needy families in the city. Also included is a separate federal reserve balance update showing exchanges totaling 704,809.35 with a balance of 4,986,088. W fed eral reserve balance 663,849. yige Clea rving.
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DO. Mekhibven
Cassada
Neady
W. J. Berquist
Roscoe Miasion
Courningtomd Nowa
New York
House
Federal Reserve
Record of Care of Soldiers Deemed a Disgrace by Senator
Senator Walsh Democrat from Ansetts denounced the care of the country’s sick and ex-service men as a disgrace. He opposed proposed recampment and urged extending hospital facilities for disabled soldiers. The senate and president were referenced in debate over care and treatment.
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Lintermiingdal
Walsh
D ‘Ansetts
Senate
Bithram
Dir Quaibe
Keystone State Heat Report Cited by Mission Official
Townsend of the Methodis Toren Mission Service notes extreme heat in the Keystone State. The report mentions Abgiers as a suggested remedy and references health concerns tied to high temperatures.
Missing 14 year old girl Lara Lennox trips to store
Parents frantic as police and friends search after 14 year old Lara Lennox vanishes from Moody Avenue home. She planned shopping for dress trimmings and a family trip and was last seen buying meat at a meat market. authorities canvass stations within a hundred mile radius as continued search unfolds.
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Clara Bell Lennox
Frank L. Lennox
Moody Avenue
Allen
Ery Lawn
Voters to Decide on Library Tax Proposal
Voters will decide Tuesday on a library tax levy to fund a Free Public Library. Petitions filed with five percent of qualified voters from the last election demand the council draft an ordinance placing the measure before the electorate.
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Councl
Cie
School Board Seeks More Sidewalks in City Plan
A city school board requests added sidewalks near Albert Street and the junior school to prevent children from walking along dangerous routes. The communication urges prompt action to provide safe pedestrian paths for students and cites ordinance support.
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Lis
and & Albert St
Fragmented local notes on crime science and weather
The readable items include references to larceny involving a girl’s $550, a Franklin petition, a Navy case, a boiler incident injuring Joby Gover, a county collector appointment for Bearde county, and a lightning strike near Welte bana. The text blends various incidents with unclear dates and places, reflecting a scrambled news page.
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Chicago
Mlinois
Arthur Mometer
Taft
William ‘Howard Taft
United States Supreme Court
Hoshling
Cox
District of Columbia
Daugherty
Justic Watt
Catherine Kaber
Jeff” Craig
McConnell
Exchange and Trade Council
Council
West Washington Street Bridge
N. Y
Slayer
Tye
Delos
Washington, Pa
Keystone State
Africa
Lara Lennox
Down Town
Wee
Have Tourn
Engitsburgh Americanization School
Vintsburgh
City Oval
Wai
Peisen
Branklin
Rhea
Navy Kensington
Greensburg
Anne Sain
John RB. Butler
Franklin
French Creek
Joby Gover
Lucy Titec
ES Vale
Maud Campbell
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