Fifth Ward ballots tampering trial dominates court session
Testimony reveals disputes over how the Fifth ward ballot package was wrapped and sealed. Witnesses describe a heavy cord and multiple seals, with claims of tampering while defense seeks to exclude that ward’s votes as the count proceeds amid broader election dispute.
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Fifth Ward
Berscheid
Couch
Bryant and
Naal
Billy Evans
Bert Berscheid
Bryant
Bilyvans
Rockdale Mills May Take Action Against Village Residents
Rumors say Rockdale mills consider discharging all or most workers who live in the village as turmoil follows new saloon licenses. Officials fear loss of mill labor and revenue as cited by the ex mayor and police reports describe rising lawlessness and armed locals amid 650 residents and 100 voters.
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Smokey Row
Lee
Joliet
Drowning Mystery After Canal Death Leaves Questions
Coroner's jury could not implicate John Ratty or Anton Kirall in the drowning death of Alois Ostrogonoc in the Sinois and Michigan canal. Testimony indicates Ostrogonoc, Ratty, and Kirall drank at Anton Tucek's Ruby street saloon before midnight, then headed toward camp along the towpath. Kirall described seeing a hat on the canal and later asking for Ostrogonoc at camp.
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Alois Ostrogonce
Sinois and
Michigan Canal
John Ratty
Anton Kirall
Ostrogonoc
Anton Tucek
Ruby Street
Kirall
Ratty
Canal Towpath Death Hidden by Drinking Crowd
A man named Ostrogonoc fell into a canal while walking a towpath early Wednesday morning after heavy drinking. He probably drowned from the fall, and injuries on his hand suggest grappling hooks were involved in the incident.
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Ostrogonoc
Committee Consider Tracks Elevation Case Before Supreme Court
The county special committee on track elevation and courthouse square removal met at the courthouse to discuss filing briefs with the supreme court. State's Attorney Heise joined, outlining the case and noting no precedent for the local controversy and that Judge Dibell's opinion frames the arguments. Heise said briefs from the city cover all known points and the committee allowed him to decide.
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Court House Square
Supreme Court
Heise
Joliet Man Honored By Fraternal Tribunes
H O Dolph of Joliet was elected grand sentinel at Rock Island the only Joliet member honored. Robert Rexdale reported Fraternal Tribunes insurance at 9124500 and $2819550 paid in death and disability benefits with June 1 assets of 58301.36. Average member age 35, new members since January average 27.
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Grand Tribunal
The
Fraternal Tribunes
Rock Island
H. O. Dolph
Grand Sentinel
Joliet
Robert Rexdale
Rock Island Argus
Rexdale
Flag Day Celebration in Joliet by W R C
Flag day planned by the W R C of Joliet for June 30 in Castle hall. Mrs Alice Harris Drills a patriotic program and urges public attendance to boost patriotism among children aided by Bartleson Post 140 with silk flag displays and primers in schools.
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Joliet
Upper Castle Hall
Alice Harris
W. R
Bartleson Post
Altered Ballots Stun Public in Third Ward Election
Fraud claims explode after discovery of seventy one ballots marked with crosses on the Crolius bid in the Third ward. Master in chancery Hill and attorneys inspect ballots revealing two kinds of crosses, one indelible and one black pencil, cast to tilt toward Crosius. Counts show Crosius trailing Barr in the Third ward and protest over thirty precincts looms as hearings begin.
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Barr
Crosius
Crotius
Colummn
William C. Crolius
Crolius
Hill
Groves
Moira
Seeon Tate Piers
Stewie
Fraley Sacha
Joliet visitors to Aurora rail trip planned
Fifteen Joliet newspaper omens will visit Aurora next Monday evening. Manager Fisher of Joliet and Aurora railway has placed the parlor car Louisiana at their disposal. They depart Joliet about 4 o'clock and reach Aurora about 5 30. After an hour with Aurora editors they return to Joliet. The Aurora News notes a reciprocal visit may occur in a week or two.
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Joliet
Aurora
Fisher
Escape From Reformatory Sparks City Manhunt
Chief of Police Emery reports a Pontiac state reformatory alert for escaped prisoners Sidney Jenkins and Enoch Summers. Both wore reform school garb when they fled. A $25 reward is posted for their arrest and detention.
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Emery
M. Mallory
State Reformatory
Pontiac
Sidney Jenkins
Enoch Summers
Reformatory
Sixth Ward Republicans Meet Tonight At Henry Schottes Hall
Republican voters of the sixth ward will hold a meeting this evening at 7 30 at Henry Schottes hall. The event aims for broad turnout and participation.
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Sixth Ward
Henry Schottes
Weather Outlook: Partly Cloudy Tonight and Saturday
Partly cloudy conditions persist tonight and Saturday with easterly winds. Temperatures rise, bringing warmer weather through the weekend.
Police Officer Recovers After Moon Gang Encounter
Officer Albert has recovered enough to be about at police headquarters after sustaining injuries in a confrontation with the Moon gang. His thumb remains painful from a bite by Fagan, but doctors expect no serious long term damage. Mooney, Fagan, and Dent face a hearing next Thursday June 29, with Albert likely to appear.
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West Park
Albert
Fagan
Old Country
Mooney
Dent
Boy on Jackson Street Accused in Theft of Saving Bank
Wim. Layette a young man living on Jackson street near Chicago street is accused of stealing a child's saving bank containing $10 from the rooms of A. Moody a boarder. Police and detectives are investigating with no arrests yet.
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Wim. Layette
Jackson Street
Chicago Street
Hel
A. Moody
Moody
Board of reviews reorganizes with Wilke as chairman
The board met at the courthouse and organized with Chairman Fred Wilke Beecher Secretary Louis Lagger Joliet Clerk Frank J Conkling Joliet and member William Yung Peotone. They will begin work on the second Monday in July under the same rules as last year.
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Board of Reviews
Court House
Fred Wilke
Beecher
Louis Lagger
Joliet
Frank J. Conkling
William Yung
Peotone
Drunk man fires at Nellie Polock in Francis Street incident
Edward Makaroy fired three shots at Nellie Polock around 9 15 last night in or near her Francis Street home. Police captured him and booked him for assault with intent to kill as Polock, aided by witnesses, escaped unharmed. The suspect used an assumed name and may have turned the gun over to a companion.
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Edward Makaroy
Nellie Polock
Francis Street
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Ward
Allen
Polock
Makaroy
Makarov
Edward McCormick
McCormick
Seriou
McGormick
Fes
Heise
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