Confession Ties Two Juvenile Bandits to City Robberies
Coroner’s inquest reports Anton Blouth confesses to taking part in the Granite street car raid and Peter Marin’s saloon robbery with Mathew Stakiha. Watches from the crew and Marin’s loot were sold to pawnbrokers. two pieces traced to Rockford and Kansas City. Victim August Beltzner’s death remains acknowledged, with investigators wary of sensational reports.
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Stakiha
Granite
Peter Marin
Bert Davis
U. G Force
Bloomington
Marin
Rockford
Kansas City
Blouth
Stakha
Confession Reported From Young Bandit In Gunpoint Robberies
At 9 this morning Anton Blouth, a reticent suspect in the August Beltzner case, confessed after Lt Connors pressed for details. The statement follows a day of silence as police prepared the confession to prevent a possible change of mind. The incidents involve the Marin and Granite street car holdups.
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Anton Blouth
August Beltzner
Hunter Avenue
Blouth
Connors
Marin
Granite
Beltzner Funeral Plans For Sunday Afternoon
The funeral of the late August Beltz ner will be held Sunday afternoon likely at 2 o'clock, pending arrival of relatives from Idaho.
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Beltzner
Idaho
Swiderski Jailed in Springfield on Obscene Mail Charges
William Swiderski of Joliet was brought to Springfield by U S Deputy Marshal Cook and jailed on federal indictment for writing and sending obscene letters through the mails to Mrs Nora Bell of Joliet.
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William Bell
Springfield
William Swiderski
Joliet
United States
Marshal Cook
Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Nora Bell
Unrest in Camp Behind Local Campaign Confusion
Uncertainty grips candidates as they wander unsure of location with no assistance available. Alleged decision attributed to Attorney General Stead has unsettled affairs and will continue unresolved until a final word is issued. County Clerk Mottinger shares the doubt.
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Stead
Mottinger
Massive get rich quick scheme indicted in federal grand jury
Eight men and associates of the American-Mexico Mining Development Co were indicted in Chicago on charges of using the mails to defraud. Victims include 1,300 investors many now impoverished. alleged fake dividends funded by new subscriber money with options on Mexico properties and overvalued stock. Local names tied to the case include Dr John Fouser and W T Arms with Aurora figures noted.
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Pany
Federal Grand Jury
American- Mexico Mining & Development Co
Joliet
Chicago
John R. Fouser
Sherman Street
Chicago Street
Fred Siegel
Aurora
W. 8S. Phillips
A.t.grove
Walter 8. Dillon
W. T. Arms
Marc Sherwood
J. B. Swalley
H. E. Graham
Wilx
Graham
Torreon
Vallardena
Mexico
Ballots Not Yet Turned Over in Crolius Barr Contest
Ballots of the Crolius Barr contest have not been delivered to City Clerk Berscheid by Master in Chancery Hill. Berscheid will await County court directives on their disposition once received.
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Berscheid
Chancery Hill
Marie Platt Identified as Joliet Girl Arrested in Chicago
The Joliet family learns Marie Walters is actually Marie Platt daughter of Herman and Mrs. Platt of 107 Lesser street. She left Joliet for Chicago after answering ads for a servant job and was detained in a disorderly house raid last Saturday night, causing distress to her worried German parents.
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Marie Walters
Joliet
Chicago
Marie Platt
Herman Platt
Lesser Street
Marion Street
Merchants Day Committees Named for July Picnic
The Merchants Day committee members are named for the July 23 event at Dellwood Park. William H. Lennon chairs the general committee with Anton Schager as secretary and J. F. Nachbour as treasurer. Plans include sports, a baseball game, and an expected crowd of 10 000 to 15 000.
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Dellwood Park
William H. Lennon
Butchers’ Association
Anton Schager
Merchants’ Association
J. F. Nachbour
L. F. Beach
J. ©. Adler
J. O. Barrett
Lawrence+ i Adler
Ee D. Garlic
Scully Assault Charge Brought by Merchant Police Officer
Lawrence Nolan of the merchant's police force swore to warrants against Sergeant Scully of the city force for assault and battery. Deputy Sheriff Danti served papers. Hearing set for Thursday at 2 p.m. Clash followed a prior date with blows and a disorderly conduct charge. No trial occurred.
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Justice of the Peace Hawk
Lawrence Nolan
Merchant
Swere
Scully
Danti
Nolan
Talk of Lynching Reaches Police Amid Beltzner Killing
Police and city figures faced heightened tensions after August Beltzner, a local avenue storekeeper, was killed in a robbery by Blouth and Stakha. Matthew Stakha confessed, unaware Beltzner was dead, with prosecutors planning murder charges while public sentiment called for swift action but officials expect the case to proceed through normal channels toward a grand jury.
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Stakha
Blouth
August Beltzner
McMasters
Avenue
Matthew Stakha
Beltzner
All Stores Closed Saturday for Fourth of July Observance
Notice warns shoppers stores will close for the Fourth of July with all business houses shuttered all day and a night session planned by local authorities. It urges completing provisions tonight to avoid disruption.
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Das
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Anton South
Noel
Ernoon
Stariha
North Eastern Avenue
Mathew Stakha
Gust Beltzner
Michael Diamond
Heise
Allen
Murphy
Waverly Place
Court House
Martin Murphy
Lieut
Matthew Connors
Swiderskt
John K. Fouler
Felman
M. A. Felman
Boston
Aller Brothers
Ted
South Dakota
Oee
Bensett
Benson
Franklin Simons
First National Bank
Glerk
Rosenberg Resort
Liet
Marie
Max Rosenberg
West
Madison Street
Mae
William H. Murray
Willow Avenue
Micago
Awrence Nolan
Starisha
Circuit Court
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