Jilted husband ends life after unhappy honeymoon
Frank McHugh a 27 year old Chicago and Alton switch man, killed himself with carbolic acid at his home on Elmer avenue after his wife deserted him. The note to his wife stated he could not stand the world’s blame and would meet again in heaven. The bride, now in serious condition, was informed of the death at her parents’ home. Coroner’s inquest noted irrational behavior and recent marital strain.
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Chicago & Alton
Elmer Avenue
Lena Yahnke
Charles Eastman
Maple Road
Quinn’s
McHugh
Lis
Chicago
Frank McHugh
Frank
Elmer Street
Patrick Doud
South Des Plaines Street
Sixth Ward
Edward McGurk
McGurk
John Olivio
Scavo
Michael Anderson
Plans Approved to Rebuild Fire-Destroyed Boston Store Site
Building plans by Hugo Boehme for 219-223 Jefferson street receive council approval after engineers insist on iron girders for floor strength. David Weiner, owner, will erect a brick building replacing the fire-destroyed structure. First Ward sees a building boom as two other projects seek street obstructions. indemnity bonds of $5,000 will protect the city.
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David Weiner
Boston
Jefferson Street
Weiner
Hugo Boehme
First Ward
Algermen
W. N. Murad
Collings Street
Ward Avenue
George Martin
Meeker Avenue
Murad
Henderson Avenue
Annual Tax Sale Opens at 9 A M by County Treasurer Ehrhardt
The annual sale of property with unpaid taxes will open tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, conducted by County Treasurer Ehrhardt.
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Moroon
Ehrhardt
Noble Aldermen Prove Fearless City Council Action
City councilors resist elements to approve street car right of way issues on Collins street. Mayor Cronin absent in Denver. Alderman Waters presides as meetings address sprinkling tracks and claims. Several licenses and public works items approved with $8,519.46 in claims paid and $647.06 in free lighting noted.
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Nemanich
Wunderlich
Harney
Berscheid
Cronin
Denver
Colo
William Jennings Bryan
Peter Waters
Chicago & Joliet Electric Railway Co
Pearance
Collins Street
Cass
Jackson Streets
King
Chicago Street
Brooklyn
Economy Light & Power Co
Original Petitions Clarified for County Elections
Attorney General Stead and County Clerk Mottinger confirm original petitions sworn before July 1 are legal. Substitutes filed earlier are valid and will determine ballot order. Henry Schmidt relayed word after a Friday query, disputing earlier reports of a prior precedence ruling.
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Stead
Mottinger
Bloomington Men Inspect Lines On Extended Traction Plan
Bloomington business leaders led by Mayor Edward Holland and officials from the Bloomington Pontiac Joliet Traction group toured lines of the Joliet and Southern Traction Co. to study potential bond funding for extending the line from Pontiac to Bloomington. The party dined at the Commercial club, visited Aurora for a banquet, stopped at Plainfield, and inspected the New Lenox line before returning by Alton.
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Bloomington
Edward Holland
Paul F. Reich
William Schmidt
Business Men’s Association
Joliet & Southern Traction Co
Fishers
Pontiac
Commercial Club
Aurora
Elks’ Club
Plainfield
Lenox
Alton
Economy Light & Power Co
van Buren Street
Chicago
Chicago & Joliet Electric Railway Co
Summit
Harry Smith
Fifth Avenue
Orf van Buren
Here
Coroner's jury probes Slaying in South Richards Street feud
Coroner Noel's jury yesterday heard neighbors and Italian community members testify about Vincenzo Scavo's death from gunshot wounds in a family feud. Antonio Romano remains sought as Mrs. Rosa Scavo is held in custody. the panel recommended arrest and conviction efforts.
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Igan
Vincenzo Scavo
Antonio Romano
Albert Dean
Frank Talerico
Dean
James Gardner
Chief McMasters
Rosa Scavo
Romano
Antonio Talerico
Talerico
Meeker Avenue
Accepted Theory Exploded Lightning Strikes Twice
A fragment lists party attendees including B. F. Har ber Oscar Mandel William Freese R. White Henry Kriser Theo Braley editor of The Bulletin J. Joplin RB Johnson Fred Beckman Price Jones B. S. Green IL B. Merwin and Daniel Holder in a disputed event.
Denial Letter From Geo W Firestein Over Seining Report
Plainfield Illinois resident Geo W. Firestein petitions the editor to correct a published item alleging his connection to a seining party. He denies any guilt or fines and asks for an immediate correction.
County Board probes large unlisted loans in county
The Board of Review in session at the courthouse cites loaners of 50 000 or more in loans from residents to outsiders and seeks cause why they should not be taxed. Up to 44 009 in loans located with 202 000 in Kendall county and 22 000 in Kankakee county. Hearings set for next Monday as the board enters full active session.
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Kendall County
Kankakee County
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