Forgery Suspect John Ryan Arrested After Bank Check Scam
John Ryan, an alleged forger and leverager of forged checks, was arrested in Wilmington after reappearing from hiding in Chicago. He faces five indictments for forgery and uttering forged paper. prison officials plan to reinstate charges. Donations from local residents were noted as funds were raised to cover the fraudulent operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ryan
Wilmington
Ray
Ryan
Chicago
Helse
Bertillion
McFadden
Winged in Safe Keeping Itemized in Prisoner Notice
A damaged report notes a prisoner near bankruptcy guarding a small assortment of items including a cent, a knife, spectacles and frame, a pin, keys, and a winged object kept for safekeeping. No further context or authorities are specified.
Reorganization Ends for Western United Gas & Electric
The final meeting for reorganizing Western United Gas Electric was held in Aurora on Thursday. The Elgin company merged with Western, completing the series after Joliet and LaGrange. Col. Copley remains president as earlier officer elections are upheld. A protest by Daniel F Baum of Peoria questioned papers given to Copley, but the consolidation stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western United Gas & Electric Company
Aurora
Elgin Company
Western
Joliet
LaGrange
Col. Copley
Daniel F. Baum
Peoria
Secretary of State
Hydrant Cap Knocked Off Causes Street Flooding
A hydrant cap at Nicholson and Oneida streets was knocked off last night or early today, causing water to gush onto nearby property. Reported to authorities at 7:80 this morning, water workers could not be found and the flow continued at 10 o'clock. The city plans intersection repairs at Plainfield road, Taylor and Nicholson, with costs shared by the Third and Fourth wards from their funds as ordered by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholson
Oneida
Plainfield Road
Taylor and Nicholson Streets
Masons Hold Election In Joliet Commandery No 4
Joliet Commandery No 4 conducted its annual election on Thursday night naming Eminent Commander John Williamson and officers including General Gordon H. Siwayer Co G DC Mateer Senior Warden Adam Groth Junior Warden rank C Wisher Treasurer C H Talcott Recorder John Fithian Atkinson Harris B J B Gev M Scholl Warder Otto Stable Sentinel John Butter Organist Theron Converse Guards W Stevens W Dougal S A Mateer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon H. Siwayer
Co. G
D. C. Mateer
Adam Groth
C. Wisher
C. H. Talcott
John 2. Fithian
Atkinson Harris
M. Scholl
Otto Stable
John Butter
Theron Converse
W. W. Stevens
Win. Dougal
S. A. Mateer
Will Dedicate Flag by Aurora Kreiger Verein
The local Kreiger Verein plans a trip to Aurora for the dedication of a newly acquired German flag. Visitors from Chicago, Hirgin, Catavia, Geneva and Plainfield will attend. Afternoon outing to Hilger's grove features a music program. The flag will travel to Joliet for the Krieger Bund convention in August with Aurora council support.
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Kreiger Verein
Aurora
Aurora Society
Chicago
Hirgin
Catavia
Geneva
Plainfield
Hilger’s Grove
Joliet
Krieger Bund
Aurora Council
Incendiary Fire Damages Benton Street Residence
A blaze of suspected incendiary origin last night damaged Mrs. A. D. White home on Benton Street. Firemen fought the fire for thirty minutes after two outbreaks in the pantry and a bedroom were discovered by a returning boarder. No suspects found. a partially filled kerosene bottle was found at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. White
Benton Street
Special meeting of Stone Masons and Bricklayers
A special meeting of the Stone Masons and Bricklayers is held tonight at Thetler's hall at o'clock. President WM. Fewtrell urges members to attend as business of importance will be discussed. Call J. ticket office at No. 271 to reserve parlor car Louisiana seats for a special trip next Sunday afternoon. limited to 30 passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thetler’s Hall
Louisiana
Loan Agency Faces Suit Over $20 Loan Scheme
Lizzie and John McCulloch sue Dr. James MacCoy Roy W Loucks M E Leigh and Frank Foster in Chicago courts seeking $5,000 claiming a loan racket used false receipts and wage garnishment to ruin workers and dodge repayment. McCulloch alleges paying $42 on a $20 loan and losing his job after dispute. The case signals alleged long running practice in the loan agency with ties to railroad workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
McCulloch
Chicago, Lake Shore & Eastern Railway Company
M. EP. Leigh
Masonic Temple
Chicago
Frank
Justice Foster
Police on lookout for stolen white mare and runabout
The Chicago police are asked to search for a white mare and runabout taken from Charles Bolin of 1404 Munroe Street. The animal weighs about 1000 pounds, has a left front wire cut, and the runabout is rubber tired. The outfit was driven away, suspected to be used to abduct someone.
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Gol
Gebhardt
Reitz
Aurora
Richards
Chas. Bolin
Munroe Street
Chicago
Bigelow 15 Given Ten Years In Pea
Frank G. Bigelow pleads guilty in Milwaukee federal court and is sentenced to ten years hard labor. The Northwestern Straw Works Co. of Milwaukee, of which he is vice president, enters involuntary bankruptcy. Grand jury to hear charges of conspiracy to defraud. Bigelow comments on anxiety and impending plea.
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Bigelow
First National Bank of Milwaukee
Ternoon
Frank G. Bigelow
Quarles
Milwaukee
Tts
Butterfield
W. C. Mertens
Peeeres
Feamster G
Andea
Wisconsin Trust Co
American District Telegraph Co
Mertens
Wisconsin Automatic Fire Service Co
Driscoll Returns to Chicago Denounces Graft Claims
John C. Driscoll former secretary of the Coal Team Owners Association returns to Chicago after graft charges involving union leaders Shea and Young. He denies acting as a go between in bribery attempts and plans to meet with the state's attorney and testify before the grand jury on Monday.
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Chicago
John C. Driscoll
Coal Team Owners’ Association
Shea
Young
Driscoll
Yes
Trouble in Islands Secronism Fears Rise in Philippines
The Army and Navy Journal reports renewed secronism in the Philippines and says the constabulary cannot cope with the situation. It urges military control in disaffected districts and notesPulajane outlaws in Samar terrorizing communities and bands at work in Cavite province.
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Scripps-McRae
Washington
Army and Navy Journal
Philippines
Constabulary
Samar
Cavite
Wisconsin Cyclone Ravages Unity Front of Town
A cyclone struck Unity Wisconsin on Thursday hurting forty people and causing extensive damage. The storm destroyed the Norwegian and Methodist churches six other buildings and many homes cutting all communication lines. Nearby county areas report further destruction and disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae
Unity
Wis
Haines Sentenced for Vagrancy and Jail Time
Police Magistrate Allen sentences J Haines to six months in county jail and five dollars plus costs for vagrancy after Mrs Haines reports only two loaves of bread for the family. The case highlights alleged neglect and disputes with Supervisor Herath as others face minor fines for intoxication and disorderly conduct.
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Allen
Geo. Wagner
Haines
Herath
Wills
Billy Sunday and Wallace Amsbury Featured At Chau Tauqua
The article highlights baseball star Billy Sunday of Anson’s 1880s team and writer Wallace Bruce Amsbury. Sunday is praised for speed and skill on the field and later evangelistic work. Amsbury gains fame for a dialect poem about amateur baseball and for performing his own readings.
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Billy’’ Sunday
Wallace Bruce Amsbury
William Sunday
Anson
Amsbury
Robert Allen Arrested on Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct
Robert Allen was arrested shortly before noon today and jailed at police headquarters on charges of intoxication and disorderly conduct. The case was brought by A. M. Weston, a conductor for the Chicago and Joliet Electric Railway Company.
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Robert Allen
A. M. Weston
Chicago & Joliet Electric Railway Company
Detective Chief Called to Cleveland for Ill Son
Captain Martin Murphy of the detective department was yesterday afternoon summoned to Cleveland Ohio due to the serious illness of his son James Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Murphy
Cleveland
Ohio
James Murphy
Special Joliet to Aurora Parlor Car Trip Adds Demand
A Joliet to Aurora run in the superb parlor car Louisiana on Sunday afternoon draws many travelers. A few seats remain unreserved. prospective passengers should call the C. & J. ticket office now for reservations. The car departs Joliet at 2:00 PM and returns at 6:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Aurora
Louisiana
Residents seek name change from Ervin street to Fairbanks avenue
Sunnyside residents on Ervin street petitioned the board of highway commissioners to rename the south north street Fairbanks avenue to avoid confusion with Irving street. The board granted the change. The commissioners payroll for last week was $185.05.
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Ervin Street
Jo liet Photographic Society Meeting Monday Evening
The Jo liet Photographic Society plans a meeting on Monday evening June 12 at Dr. M. Houston's office 406 North Eastern avenue. H W Harper will discuss development with illustrative plate samples while Dr Houston presents Factorial Development and demonstrations using others' negatives with no prior subject knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Joliet Photographic Society
H. W. Harper
Dr. Houston
Joliet Township High to Hold Baccalaureate Services
The Joliet Township High school will conduct its baccalaureate exercises tomorrow at 3 pm in the assembly hall. The program includes music by the Junior Glee Club, invocations by Reverends Yost Dent and Phelps, readings by Rev J C Dent, a vocal solo by Miss Cheeseman, the baccalaureate address by Dr Char J Baldwin Granville D, a song Ave Maria by the Junior Glee Club, and benediction by Rev H M Heilman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet Township High School
Assembly Hall
The Weather Forecast Tonight and Sunday
Showers and thunder storms possible tonight with lingering chances Sunday. Cooler air moves in reducing temperatures and bringing a fresher feel to the region.
Japan Willing to Talk of Peace with Russia
Reports from Tokyo and Washington June 10 indicate Japan agreed to Roosevelt’s peace note and will appoint plenipotentiaries to meet Russian counterparts. London sources say both sides look favorably on peace efforts, with Japan aiming to secure harsher terms by delaying termination of hostilities until after a major land battle.
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Tokio
Japan
Roosevelt
Washington
Takrhari
Washington,d.c
Loeb
Russia
London
Oyama
Linevitch
Vladivostock
Elopement Fear After Missing Teen Couple Near DeSelm
Miss Myrtley Walton aged 15 and Otto Holmes 28 disappeared from the Walton home near DeSelm on June 8. They may have fled toward Joliet after attending a church social. The girl is the Walton’s daughter and Holmes, a Swede, worked on the farm. Foul play suspected as Holmes allegedly dragged the older sister from a buggy before leaving with the younger.
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Myrtley Walton
Otto Holmes
DeSelm
Joliet
Cary Walton
Walton
Miss Walton
Holmes
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Bernd
Ernest Wunderlich
Frank Merk
West Side
South Joliet
Joliet National Bank
Wm. Metzger
North Hickory Street
Gruben and Schmitt
North Boardway
Little
North Broadway
Jos. Jaeger, Jr
Henry Schoettes
South Joliet Street
Washington and
Joliet Streets
Merk
Metzfier
Brother
Art
Corner Nicholson and
Oneida Streets
Masons
Joliet Commandery No. 4
Liaamson
Joliet Kreiger Verein
WM. Fewtrell, Pres
DR. Mac Coy
Pend
Mrs. High
Lizzie
John McCulloch
James
Leigh
Roy W. Loucks
Court of Justice
Charles Bolin
Ern Straw Works Co
Frank Bigelow
Presi
Schoellkopf, Westphal & Hanna
Islands
Wisconsin
J. Haines
Jal
Supr
Mrs. John
Magis
Trate Allen
Mr. Herath
Wal
Gee
Wagner
Bar of Justice
Reform Movement
Jos. Sheran
Chas. Becker
Edward Hausmann
Geo. Hausmann
Becker
Thos. Lyman
J. H. Heilman
Stewart
South Eastern Avenue
Mike Mack
Danville
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Billy
Chautauqua
Fairbanks Avenue
Photographic Society
Dr. M. Houston
St. Petersburg
Line
Vitch
Zemstovos
Moscow
Search
Myrtle Walton
the Grand
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