Traveling salesman touts Amana colony as ideal state
Adolph Goepp of Homestead Iowa touring to promote the Amana society as a socialist colony with 46 900 acres and about 2000 residents. He claims no divorces policemen or lawyers exist and that money travels from company to him on demand. He describes a year long probation for marriage and notes amusements are restricted.
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Adolph Goepp
Homestead
Iowa
Goepp
Amana Society
Society
Langdon
Carnival company disbands after Wilmington run
The carnival company that played in Wilmington last week and the week before has disbanded. Shows scattered to other organizations. Wilmington engagement ended Saturday night, equipment shipped back and dissolution followed. Financial troubles sank the concern.
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Carnival Company
Wilmington
Track Elevation Work Progresses In Detroit Area
Track elevation work progresses between Eastern avenue and Collins street along the Michigan Central R R. The Keltie Stone company’s crews began excavating for cement walls while the Nathan Bennett Coal Co. buildings are readied for removal. Engine House No. 3 in the line will be torn down soon.
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Eastern Avenue
Collins Street
Michigan Central R. R
Keltie Stone Company
Nathan Bennett Coal Co
Health conditions for May report from Department of Health
May records show four diphtheria cases with one death and six cases of measles chickenpox and minor contagions are not reported or cannot be ascertained. The month saw 135 complaints or parts of all kinds and shipping limits and school reentry permits for quarantined children were discussed. Milk tests from various dealers met requirements in every instance and often exceeded them.
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Department of Health
Sven
Bijou Theater Closed After Insurance Inspection Refusal
Police closed the Bijou theater on North Chicago street after management allegedly refused insurance inspectors. The Werner hall block lost much of its insurance, prompting protests from the Werner estate. Five cent theaters have until June 10 to adjust arrangements. most owners are already complying with electrical department orders.
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Bijou
Chicago Street
Werner
Electrical Department
Dr E W Rell Death At 60 In City
Dr E W Kelly a long time local physician died at St Josephs hospital last night at 730 due to paralysis He was sixty survived by his wife one son Frank one brother Patrick of Petersburg Ill and two nieces Misses Alice and Mamie Hennosasy Funeral Friday morning leaving Cass street at 830 for services at St Marys Church and Mt Olivet Cemetery
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E. W. Kelly
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Frank
Patrick
Petersburg
Ill
Alice
Mamie Hennosasy
Cass Street
St. Mary’s Church
Mt. Olivet
Diphtheria Case Reported in Local Family
Diphtheria has been reported to the health department in the family of George Ermey at 522 North Dastern Avenue. The notification raises concern for local health officials and prompts precautionary measures.
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Health Department
George Ermey
North
Dastern Avenue
Furore at Paa NS One Escapes
A Dellwood dancing pavilion incident ended with floor manager Harry Lumley firing a shot into the air to calm an unruly patron identified as Murphy. The youth, who had been reprimanded twice, struck a park officer and fled in South Desplaines Street amid a crowd rumor mill. An investigation proceeds to fix his identity and possible arrest.
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Dellwood
Harry Lumley
Murphy
South Desplaines Street
Lumley
John Zimmerman Cited in Contempt Over Divorce Injunction
John Zimmerman must face the Circuit Court to show cause why he should not be held in contempt for allegedly violating the injunction restraining him from interfering with his wife Mrs. Josephine Zimmerman during divorce proceedings she filed.
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Josephine Zimmerman
John Zimmerman
Circuit Court
Plan to Alter Status of the Public Library Joliet
Joliet plans to convert the public library from a city unit into a township supported institution. The board of directors aims to act soon, arguing the current system is inequitable. Residents in the township would benefit, though outer districts oppose changes to the city plan or charter.
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Joliet
Board of Directure
Secretaries and juror jailed after court scandal
A chaotic circuit court session ends with a secretary and treasurer jailed for a month amid harsh criticism. Judge Marshall harshly condemns juror Keith for misconduct, ordering custody while noting public accountability. Keith had briefly fled to Gary before returning by phone.
JOLIET MAN TAKES HONORS AT LOMGA
John Weigel Sr of North Street travels to Lombard to attend the commencement exercises at Lombard College. His son John Weigel Jr., a member of the graduating class, is noted as valedictorian for Joliet Township in 1905 and has again earned recognition in Galesburg. The Weigel family has a history in newspaper work and is anticipated to visit Joliet soon.
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John Weigel
North Street
Lombard Co Son
John Weigel, Jr
Joliet Township
Galesburg
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Ghat Joliet
Clifford G. Roe
Cook County
Roe
Chicago
Atrney
State's Attorney's
Want
Agnes Taylor
Mr. Roe
Prima
Thirtyfirst Street
Indiana Avenue
South Bend
LaPorte
Aurora
Milwaukee
South Haven
St. Joseph
Sam
Bryan
BYJOU
Ance
Dr. A. B.C. Drake
E.W. Rell Deal
St. Joseph's Hospital
Rowdy
JUROA
Frank Keith
Judshall
Bounty
Lind
Rng
D . Anderson
Gary
Keith
Marshall
Board of S
Board of Supervisors
Sherif
Lomga
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