Fighting Parson Rev W B Walker Will Not Retract
La Salle Illinois January 22 Rev W B Walker former Joliet pastor now Southern Chicago diocese missionary says he has nothing to retract about his assertion that Protestantism is a failure. His blunt style earns him the nickname Fighting Parson and his words spark renewed church interest nationwide.
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Joliet
William Boehler Walker
Christ Episcopal Church
Chicago
Mr. Walker
Parson. Walker
Burglars Ransack Arnold Zwiesler Home in Broad Daylight
Arnold Zwiesler, a bachelor living behind 166 Fourth Avenue, returned to find his trunk and apartments ransacked. Nothing of value was taken as he had no money on the premises. Police searched the area but found no trace of the intruders, believed to be local vagrants seen in the neighborhood.
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Walker
Arnold Zviesler
Fourth Avenue
Zweisler
South Broadway
Joliet
Weather Update Signals Early Spring Cheer
The sun brightened the morning, drying slush and mud from frost the previous night. Pedestrians found easy walking after yesterday’s ice and ash, with springlike conditions improving overall.
Unclear Weather Note Hints Early Spring Arrivals
Fragmentary weather passage recalls budding season and a spring forecast. The text predicts uncertain conditions between now and spring, noting cheerful songs and the approach of warmer months, but lacks specifics on events or dates.
Marvelous Escape From Death At Prison
Frank J. Constantine life prisoner who attempted death by own action last Saturday by leaping from the fourth gallery is recovering. Prison physicians report complications feared are passed and he is expected to be fully recovered soon. Officials call the escape a marvel.
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Frank J. Constantine
Fletcher
Woman Missing From Case Delays Court Appearance
State against William Calvin for wife abandonment was not disposed of due to non appearance of the complainant, Mrs. Calvin. Calvin released on $250 bond ten days ago. if the complainant fails to prosecute soon, the case will be dismissed.
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William Calvin
Not Guilty Plea Change in Illinois Steel Case
John Schenke was arrested at the Illinois Steel Company on disorderly conduct. He pleaded not guilty in Judge Allen's court yesterday morning and changed his plea to guilty in the afternoon, settling the case by paying costs totaling $8.50.
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John Schenke
Illinois Steel Company
Young Wonar Taken to Asylum After Violent Incident
Mrs. Gertrude Evans reports her daughter Young Wonar, described as violently insane, was taken from 504 Market Street to the Kaneakee asylum for treatment following an incident last Sunday.
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Young Wonar
Gertrude Evans
Market Street
Kankakee
Union League Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Union League club elected John H. Savage as president Lewis Moore as vice president and C W Jordan and D R Mathias as directors for the coming year. George M Campbell received a silver loving cup for chairing the Country club committee and D R Anderson and George Woodruff were credited for committee efforts. Fifty four votes were cast as polls opened at noon and closed at 8 pm.
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Lewis Moore
Geo. M. Campbell
Country Club
John H. Savage
C. W. Jordan
D. R. Mathias
George M. Campbell
Campbell
Messrs
D. R. Anderson
George Woodruff
Club Billiards Postpones Preliminary Games
Notice posted by John Bray secretary of the billiard committee states all preliminary games at the Commercial club must be played by the twenty-fifth. There were no games played last night.
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John Bray
Fourth skating rink project gains near approval in Joliet
Negotiations continue between Joliet parties and Robert M. Adam owner of Adam hall to use that hall as a skating rink with a contract expected by week’s end. Chicago bidders failed, local plans proceed with a new rink joining Princess rink at Weener hall Golobush rink on North Chicago street and Knights of Pythias rink at Robesson hall reopening under Captain Fred Pearson after a fire. Competition will be strong but organizers expect sufficient business for four rinks downtown.
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Jo- Met
Joliet
Robert M. Adam
Adam Hall
Chicago
Dick-Ering
Will
Printess
Weerner Hall
Golobush
Knights of Pythias
Robesson Hall
Fred Pearson
Desplaines and
Washington Streets
Wilcox & Co
Boy Saved After Night Out In Gutter
A teen boy, son of Mr. Frank Suya, lay unconscious in a gutter after spending the night outside and drinking whisky at a local saloon. He was found early next morning soaked and nearly pneumonia from exposure, but prompt discovery and medical care saved his life. The source could not determine who supplied the alcohol.
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Frank Suya
Library board delays librarian appointment until regular meeting
News item notes no extra session of the Public Library Board to replace the late Mrs Kate Henderson. A decision on the librarian appointment will wait until the board's next regular monthly meeting, despite reports of a possible special session.
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Kate Henderson
Public Library Board
Northeastern Republican Club to Elect Officers
The Northeastern Republican club will hold its annual meeting next Sunday at 2 PM at its Meeker Avenue headquarters. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and members are urged to attend due to substantial campaign planning and business to be considered.
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Northeastern
Republican Club
Meeker Avenue
Gas Ordinance Would Allow Arbitration After Five Years
The proposed ordinance states the city council may require arbitration on gas prices after five years but none of it is compulsory. If the council delays and Colonel Copley blocks action, Joliet gas buyers could pay $1.00 per thousand feet indefinitely. Gas consumers are urged to tell their aldermen to secure better terms now.
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Copley
Joliet
Council
Porter Stricken by Stroke At Planters Hotel St Louis
E Porter, head of Porter Brewing Co and former Joliet mayor, suffered a paralytic stroke yesterday afternoon while en route to Texas. In St Louis Planters Hotel he is partly paralyzed and cannot speak, with Relatives summoned to assist. long prominent local figure, few recent eight active ties to company.
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Porter Brewing Company
Young Girl Victim of Drug Misfortune Found Near Saloon
Evelyn, twenty years old, was found in a coal shed behind the Liberty Brothers saloon at Railroad and Moore streets. She was unconscious, later revived at the station hospital and sent to St Joseph's Hospital. Doctors suspect drugs or bad whiskey and noted bruises from a struggle. She recalled past abuse and a man named Red who gave drinks, with no further details learned. Community help urged to aid her path forward after recovery.
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Jo Shaw
Evelyn
St. Seph's Hospital
Elwood
George
Thas
Barber Shop Hoax Sparks Chinese Dish Demand
A barber on Van Buren reported a prank call asking for bowls of chop suey and promising a quick visit. The hoax, traced to friends once involved with a Jefferson Street restaurant, led to a surge of joking orders and an estimated two hundred dollars in potential sales.
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Richard
van Buren
Cece Co
Furl
Jefferson Street
Postal Telegraph moves offices to new United States Express quarters
The Postal Telegraph company relocated from the Will County National Bank room to the United States Express Company office a half block west on Anderson Street. It is understood the telegraph company has secured a year lease of the new quarters.
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The
Postal Telegraph Company
Will County National Bank
United States Express Company
Officga
Anderson Street
Telegraph Company
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Ness
Mrs. Hender
Son
James Crow
Corcer
E. Porter
Louis Hostelry
Porter
Edwin Porter
Liberty Brothers
Salégig
Liberty Bodl
Corner Railroad
Ough Streets
Agia
Is Ty
Richard Fury
Postal Company
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