Woman Arrested in Grand Theft and Larceny Case
Deputies arrested John Rudman proprietor of the meat market and saloon at 1007 and 7th Scott street on warrants from the County court. He faces charges of receiving stolen property and larceny for allegedly hiring boys to steal grain from Joseph Braden’s farm between the city and Lockport, supplying the horse and wagon, and paying the thieves. Tony Swiderski, first captured, provided names of other suspects and testified against Rudman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rudman
7Th Scott Street
Rudman
Jarceny
Joseph Braden
Lockport
Lindgren
Tony Swiderski
Braden Barn
Swiderski
Frank Novak
Jack California
One Monkey
Skinny
California
Monkey
Braden
Mitchell
United Stand for Frank W Wheeler in Ward Race
A joint committee of six from the First and Second precincts plans an aggressive ward campaign to elect Frank W Wheeler, Republican, over Democrat John J Nicholson. A big rally is set for Saturday at the Italian club hall with George A Barr as principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Wheeler
John J. Nicholson
North Collins Street
Wheeler
James Ferguson
Frank Johnson
North
Collins Street
George A. Barr
Br. Wheeler
United Action
Head Hunters WOD in a Unique Mind Wish
A stark martial arts themed note details a group called Head Hunters staging a workout with an unusual mental wish before initiating a head targeting drill. The fragment hints at unconventional training and a focus on decisive, forceful action.
Lecture on the Philippines by Lt. Baum at the Auditorium
Lieutenant Frank Joslyn Baum of Chicago presented a stereopticon lecture on the Philippines detailing island geography, head hunters, native customs, Manila sights, and daily life. He described the Manila post office, the old walled city, and local railways, ending with remarks on native courtship and the gruesome head ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opticon
Frank Joslyn Baum
Chicago
Philippines
Baum
Hongkong
China Sea
Manila
Islands
San Francisco
Skater Fractures Wrist At Princess Rink
Mrs. Frank H. McRoberts of 307 Fourth Avenue was thrown during skating at Princess Rink Werner Hall yesterday afternoon and broke her right wrist. The injury will keep her inactive for weeks but is not serious. The accident occurred about 5 pm as skaters left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. McRoberts
Fourth Avenue
Princess Rink
Werner Hall
McRoberts
Injury treated after X ray at Allen building
The office of Dr. Houston in the Allen building treated an injury after the patient was examined by X ray and then returned home.
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Houston
Allen Building
Trial Docket Sets April 22 for County Court Matters
Original matters pending trial in the County court were set for Wednesday April 22 by Judge Cowing. Civil cases scheduled for trial Monday include Peter Sharp versus Nes Dahlberg in a new trial, Dwight M Baldwin Jr versus The Young Co, and The Michaels Co versus Thomas Young et al, with the jury to report Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowing
Peter Sharp
Nes Dahlberg
Dwight M. Baldwin, Jr
the Young Co
the Michaels Co
Thomas Young
Boy Burned in Gasoline Explosion at Home
William Barrows Jr., 11, of 416 Chase Avenue, was severely burned when a bottle of gasoline ignited near a kitchen stove this morning. His hair was singed, the fire burned him and his mother while she helped extinguish the flames, firemen arrived after alarms to companies 3 and 4. The home suffered minor damage and the boy is under a physician’s care.
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William
William Barrows
Chase Avenue
Caribou, Chinese Horses, and Native Weapons Travel Talk
A lecture described transportation under harsh conditions with caribou averaging ten miles daily, horses imported from China proving more suited than American or native breeds, and native weaponry like jagged daggers suns and bolos explained by Lt. Baum. Despite a modest attendance, the talk proved interesting and informative for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Baum
Dr Werner Injured in Auto Accident Near Gall's Park
Dr FW Werner prominent physician and school board member injured in an automobile tip-over near Gall's Park yesterday. His new car suffered minor damage. He and Mrs Werner will travel to Hot Springs this evening. The accident is blamed on risky driving compared to a daring circus stunt.
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FW. Werner
Ingall's Park
Dare-Devil
America
Werner
Hot Springs
Mayor to preside as fire protection talks lead banquet
The April Commercial Club banquet in Joliet features Mayor John R. Cronin as toastmaster with topics on downtown fire protection. Speakers include Moore Bros. and Townsend of Chicago hydraulic engineer with the Business Inspection Bureau. Tickets are 50 cents, limit about 100 attendees, program also includes Albert Hindle and Roy C. McMullen. Local officials and merchants attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerceial Club
John R. Cronin
Albert Hindle
Roy C. McMullen
Joliet
Miller estate appeal pending Supreme Court ruling
Charles M. Fish as executor appeals Judge Dibell’s ruling that sets aside deeds and gifts tied to his aunt Cornelia Miller. The Supreme Court at Springfield will rule on the record, while special master Harvey E. Wood will begin accounting nearest April 20.
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Charles M. Fish
Cornelia Miller
Dibell
Circuit Court
Fish
Supreme Court
Springfield
Appellee
Harvey E. Wood
Rock Blast Injures Woman at Jackson Street Office
Miss Eliza Aurelius of Herkimer Street was hit by a rock from a blasting operation for the First Ward sewer project on Jackson Street. The rock struck near the temple, rendering her unconscious and possibly causing eye damage. she was removed to her home as contractors face nuisance complaints.
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Eliza Aurelius
Herkimer Street
First Ward
Jackson Street
Woman's Mutual Benefit Association
Eastern Avenue
Aurelius
Joliet National May Buy Site for New Bank Tower
Ed S Munroe and associates consider purchasing the Barrett block at Chicago and Clinton as the site for a new Joliet National Building. If acquired, a multi story bank with upper office rooms and Barrett Hardware space on the first floor would be erected. Price talks delay final decision. outcome expected within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet National Banking
Ed. S. Munroe
Chicago
Clintonets
Berrett
Cage Street
Bank
Chase
Give
Barrett Hardware Co
Munroe
Young Girl AGA Before The Court In January Session
Bernice Farley an 11 year old girl was arraigned in court before Judge Cowing for the second time this month after being found dependent. Paroled to her mother with conditions of improvement, the court ordered further action as details emerged. The family lives at the southwest corner of Bluff and Change streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Farley
Cowing
Inf Cared
Bluff
Death of Miss Sophia Sing at 68 in Linden Avenue Home
Miss Sophia Sing died at 11 last night at her daughter Mrs Strueppy’s home 208 Linden Avenue aged 68 years 9 months 28 days. Born June 16 1839 she came to the area at 18 and lived with her husband until his death about thirty years ago. She leaves six children Henry William Adam and daughters Mrs John B Mrs Schweitzer Mrs Fred Schwe zer Mrs William Lenpold Mrs A Struppey and Miss Laura. Funeral will be held Friday.
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Sing
Sophia Sing
Strueppy
Linden Avenue
Anna Struppy
Henry
William
Adam
John B
Schweitzer
Fred Schwezer
William Lenpold
A Struppey
Laura
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Frank J. Baum
Teresting
Marth
Uncle Sam
Hawaii
Birr Trust
Dr. Weaker
Big Machine
Cronin
Richard J. Barr
H. A. Stevens
L. F. Beach
The
Merchants’ Association
J. B. Paul
Iuiness Inspection Bureau
Lewis
Miller
Cheery Charles
Joliet National
Edwin Munroe
Barrett - Block
Edwin S. Munroe
George H. Munroe
Aga
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