Peoria Overheard as Tate to Face Grand Jury in Bank Wreck Case
Eddie Tate, the so called Gentleman Burglar, is escorted to Peoria to testify before a grand jury investigating the Peoria school safe robbery and alleged embezzlement by ex School Superintendent Newton C. Dougherty. Sheriff William Rhoades leads the transfer with a guard complex, Judge Puterbaugh authorized a writ and Tate will be cross examined for documentary evidence linked to the case.
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Gawakd- Tate
Om C. Dougherty
Ty Sherif
William— Rhoades Jay Wes
Ora
Puterbaugh
Tate
Rock Island
Peloria Star
Eddie Tate
Peoria
Newton C. Dougherty
William Rhoades
Pea
Attor. Erbstein
Chicago
Rhoades
Springfield
Puter
Habeas
Worthington
Green
Hines
Soases
Capitol City
Joliet
Scholes
Correbce
Dougherty
Promoted Purchasing Official for Western Power Co
Mr La Pla, formerly employed here and now with Western Power Co of Oro, has been promoted to the position of purchasing agent. He is a nephew of the Joliet City Schools examiner, with the examination scheduled for Saturday at 8 o clock.
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Ny la Pla
Western Power
C O
Oro
LaPla
Joliet, Ding
Gity Should Get the Wok in Joliet Gas Franchise Debate
The Republican advocates a transparent Joliet gas franchise process. It argues Western United Gas & Electric lacks a valid city charter basis and urges the city to receive at least 50000 dollars to the treasury and 1000 dollars yearly for gas and street inspection, with open terms.
Graff Not Expelled by Joliet Ministers
Joliet's Ministerial association decides not to expel Rev. B F Graff. His inactivity as a minister and absence since Friday are cited as indicating he remains a non member. Some support action, but the group opts to let the matter die. He has been out of the city for several days and may face church authorities if investigated.
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Graff
Chicago
B. F. Graff
Joliet
People’s” Church
Association
Moriarity Pleads Not Guilty in Spring Creek Petition Case
Fred Moriarity denies involvement in a bogus Spring Creek drainage petition presented to the city council. He says he was in the chamber only as a bystander while Alderman John Walsh faces city criticism for backing the plan. Witnesses suggest Walsh opposed track elevation, influencing the Spring Creek debate.
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Spring Creek
John Walsh
Moriarity
Walsh
Ruby Street Bridge Reported In Dangerous Condition
The city warns that Ruby Street Bridge is in a dangerous shape. If the new bridge materials do not arrive soon, a new plank floor or closure to traffic may be necessary. Repairs are ongoing but increasingly difficult as parts delays stall start of replacement work.
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Ruby Street
Fishers
Ir Toppe
GHICAGD & ALTON SETTLES FIVE SUITS
Attorney John L. O'Donnell for the Chicago and Alton Railroad Co. obtained five personal injury settlements before Judge Dibell arising from the February 22, 1902 Mitchell Street crossing accident in Braceville. Total agreed damages targeted around 40,000 with individual judgments ranging from 225 to 650 for estates of deceased and injured claimants.
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John L. O'Donnell
The
Chicago & Asten Raillroad Co
Dibell
Mitchell Street
Braceville
Rosalie Yuskevitch
George Brusokos
Lee & Alton
John Gudinos
John Rudvalis
Chicago & Alton
Andrew Kozlowski
Chicago@ Alton
Michael Valento
John Beckwith
Alton
Glenwood Industrial Schools Welcome Joliet Visitors
Truancy officer Mrs. Margaret C. Arthur and others in Joliet accepted invitations to the Glenwood Industrial Schools annual reception. The two institutions train incorrigible boys in trades, carpentry, tailoring, engineering, and farming on a 150 acre campus with cottage living, bands, gym, armory, and military drills.
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Arthur
Joliet
Glenwood
Allen Combs
Santo Rigon
Charles’ Allen
Robert Allen
Edward Allen
Edward Farley
Homer Sheffer
Dom
Inick Silvestro
Gastano Ciarletta
William Bolton
Rlbert Patton
John Myers
John Prinko
Steve Kioski
Banquet Planned for Senators Hopkins and Snapp in Aurora
Senator Hopkins and Congressman Snapp will be banquetted Saturday evening June 29 in Aurora by local post masters clerks city and rural carriers. The Coliseum will host 2506 guests with delegations from Kane DuPage Will and McHenry counties. The event honors national representatives for advancing post office staff interests as principal speakers and dignitaries from the district will attend.
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Hopkins
Snapp
Aurora
Kane
DuPage
Will
McHenry
Joliet Conservatory Recital Offers Reserved Seats
Friday night in Joliet the conservatory hosts graduate pupils performing a recital. Reserved seats go on sale at the box office Thursday morning at 9 o'clock with admission details provided.
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Joliet Theater
Joliet Conservatory of Music
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Ipapery
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Walgo
Paterbaugh
Piuitt Boy Promorep
Gas Trust
Western United Gas & Electric Co
Joliet Company
Joliet Gas Light Co
Western United
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Treasury
Capitol
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Ministerial Association
Fred Moriarity
Alderman Walsh
Ruby ST
Ghicagd & Alton
Judge Dibell
Braidwood
Korzlowski
Valenta
Beckwith
Fale
Clenwood
Margaret C
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