Liquor- Firm Leader Shot on Lockport Road
Arthur Yack senior member of the Yack & Metgt liquor firm, shot on Lockport road, lies in critical condition at St Joseph’s hospital after bullet wounds perforated bowels. May Preston and others with him said two men jumped in their carriage and fired before they fled toward the quarry area. Police scoured the district. two men arrested and released after fines.
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Arthur Yack
Yack &_Metgt
Ruby” S
St. _,Joseph’s ‘hospital
Lockport Road
Ee Commercial Stone. Co
Yack
May Preston
A. North
Broadway
Oth
Sprague Residence
Etire
Corcoran
Tony Ferlock
John Kronovich
Bridge Street
Scully
Mason
Phil Sprague
Fire Inquiry After Barrett Block Debris Fire Sparks Incendiary Claims
Debris from Barrett Block blaze exposed a liquid filled can that smoked and burned when poured. Workmen and owner Ed Munroe investigated the vessel, with theories ranging from chemical mixtures to incendiary causes, though no definite origin was established.
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Gan
Tetehiy
Ed, Munroe
Mintoe
Untold details emerge in a fatal stabbing case
The report cites a fatal stabbing scene involving Thomas Preston and Tim Carter. It notes a quarrel connected to family relations with one of the assailant's sisters. A man identified as Yack, married and living at 407 Summit Street, is referenced in the context of the case.
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Thomas Preston
Tim ‘Carter
Cartin
Yack
Summit Street
VOTE FOR LEACH Seventh Ward Elector Hopeful
The voters of the Seventh Ward face a choice tomorrow to select one of the younger generation of city business men. The message urges residents to consider a candidate described as part of the new wave in local commerce.
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Seventh Ward
Arthur C. for alderman campaign pledge canvass
An editorial urges Arthur C. a Republican candidate for alderman to receive broad community backing. It notes his ward canvass and promises to apply the same attention to city matters as to private interests if elected.
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Arthur’ C
Canaan
Unruly Minor Arrested in Geneva Hotel Case
Edna Fisher, 16, of Morris, escaped from Geneva housing and was found in a Washington Street hotel. She was taken into custody and to Geneva for return to her home, after prior troubles including a sensational Chicago Municipal Court case and alleged accomplice Elmer Sparks.
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Edna,Fisher
Morris
Great White Way
Geneva
Difacan
Geneva Heme
Chicago
Sfier
Elmer Sparks
Marseilles
Sparks
Freeman
Judas Kremar
Sport
Scully
Washington Street
Station House
Ste ‘Tion
James Deringer
Fforrs
Razing of Walls Underway for New Joliet Bank Block
A demolition plan begins next week to tear down the north wall of the Barrett block on Clinton Street. Workers will remove stones piece by piece and support debris to the sidewalk. The south wall, held by George A. Ducker and Munroe and likely to be torn down by the bank, may be reused. The Joliet National Bank aims to complete a new steel building by November 1 with foundations torn out for the project.
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Rce
Clinton Street
Fawin Be Munroe
Barrett
Joliet National Bank
George A. Ducker
Munroe
Bank
Man
Tahini
Vote for Smith in Fourth ward alderman race
James Smith republican candidate in Manhattan Fourth ward has limited canvassing but promises to focus on ward interests. Also noted: John Cain dies at his home four and one half miles southeast of the city. funeral planned at Manhattan M E church with interment in Manhattan cemetery.
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James Smith
Manhattan
Republican
John Cain
John
Ella
Manhattan M
Munroe Leaves for Grand Canyon Then Berkeley Visit
George H. Munroe departed Saturday night for the Grand Canyon of the Colorado for a few days before joining his wife and mother-in‑law Mrs Fatse Weeks in Berkeley, California. They plan to return to Joliet via the Northern Pacific in about a month after a ten day stay in the city called by his brother Edwin S. Munroe following the Barrett block fire.
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George H. Munroe
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Berkley
California
Mnite
Fatse
Joliet
Northern Pacific
Mr. Munroe
Edwin
Munroe
Barrett
the Lattes
Three good men vote for them in city wards
A fragment lists Frank W Wheeler First Ward James Smith Fourth Ward Arthur C Leach Seventh Ward urging voters to back these candidates in local elections.
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Frank W., Wheeler
James Smith
Arthur C. Leach
Steel Mills Run Near Full Capacity As Orders Rise
Almois Steel Co reports local mills operating at about 90 percent capacity with a bright outlook. Steady arrivals and large orders fill the backlog as officials note the current force is the largest in months and work volumes are at a peak.
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Almois Steel Co
Csi
Weather Man Kind Gown and Hat Parade
The day displayed spring like conditions as crowds in cars on foot and by horse and buggy attended a city parade of spring styles. Women in Merry Widows and gowns drew attention as onlookers compared outfits while the procession moved from early morning to late night.
Wheeler Alderman Candidate Meeting Sparks Rousing Support
A lively Wheeler campaign meeting of the Italian Pleasure Club drew strong backing for Frank W. Wheeler in the Ward race. Indications point to club members heading to the polls with solid assurance from the South Side of Ward-Nicholson, signaling a likely strong turnout tonight.
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Phalan
South Side
Nicholson
Aniother
Frank W. Wheeler
Republic
Aruthe Club
John D. Paige
Fire Mars
Robert W. Martin
Nungi Lotenac
John L. Carlson
isgGe
Campaign clash over Nicholson ward seat heats up
Saturday night rally at North Eastern Republican hall on Chase avenue drew a packed crowd as Wheeler forces denounced alderman Nicholson for six years in office. Speakers cited no real ward improvements and alleged police roughness at polls. Continued on Page Eight.
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Wheeler
Chase Avenue
Nunzo DiLorenzo
John Romano
Romano
Sean
Nicholson
Mr.Romano
George Barr
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Mathur Yack
Pole
Preston
Holday
Sprague
Brown
Grant Houston
Murphy
Sted
Berne
Barrett Block
Dafne K
Valaid
Bea
Tee
Leach
Ward Dourney
Mer
National Bank Compa Ana Re Sar Nai
Smith
G. H. Munroe
Grand Canyon of the
Cheery Charles
Collins Street
John J. Nicholson
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