Miller case pivots on May 24 statement date in fraud probe
In open court the defense and state clash over whether a May 24 bogus note tied to Mrs Hulshizer's get rich quick scheme proves Miller paid money. The trial date is set for the September term with motions to resolve the note’s exact date and its impact on charges.
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Inds
Marshall
Circuit Court
Ale. Miter
Helen H
Meers
Miller
Aiso
Hulshizer
Mierney Meers
Defen
Heise. Meers
Deliveen
Brokers Seek Value Of Void St Louis Membership
Gessler and Krausneck of St Louis filed an intervening petition in circuit court to recover a $35 purchase price on Membership No 416 of the St Louis Merchants Exchange. the seat, once Crolius mayor, later Butler cashier, and finally held by the brokers, was declared without value due to unpaid dues. The court has not ruled yet. Attorney F A Hill represents the brokers.
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St. Louis
Gessler & Krausneck
Circuit
Asa F. Mather
Dibell
F. A. Hill
Crosius
Butler
Mather
Pair Sought After Blair Home Break-In
Police pursue a fleeing pair described as a tall dusky woman and a short lighter man after a Blair home break in. The couple fled yesterday, leaving the man awaiting arrest. The bank roll reportedly held about 40 dollars. police have not yet located anyone matching the description.
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Blair
Teachers' Institute Draws One Hundred Plus In Morning Session
About one hundred teachers and aspiring teachers registered for the county Teachers' Institute led by W. H. Nevens at Roosevelt school. J. E. McGilvrey of Cleveland urged environment as the key to character, while T. G. Clendenen of Cairo spoke on language and its commercial and cultural value.
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Teachers’ Institute
W. H. Nevens
Roosevelt School
Weeks
Gertrude ,Gammon
J. E. McGilvrey
Cleveland
Ohio
T. GC. Clendenen
Cairo
Waterway meeting postponed amid saloon dispute
A deep waterway convention scheduled for Wednesday was postponed to a later summer date due to a misunderstanding between Illinois Valley Waterway association officials and local saloon advocates. The setup split duties between an executive committee meeting and a general convention, prompting a postponement until a fixed date. Meanwhile, sixteen saloon keepers face Sundays liquor charges, with appearances set for tomorrow on multiple informations.
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Heise
John Doyle
Collins
Case
Peter Cuttie
Joliet Street
Herman Grabow
Bluff
Deserter Held Pending Penitentiary Action In Milwaukee Return
Mrs Sophia Kowiska seeks return of her sewing machine and furniture after her husband Sim Novak deserted family and stole valuables. Captain Murphy recovered Novak in Milwaukee with warrants accusing theft. Township funds tapped for wife-desertion cases, with prosecution planned. hearing postponed to Wednesday at 10 AM.
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Herath
Captain Murphy
Milwaukee
Sim Novak
Novak
Sophia Kowiska
Tree Wind Storm Causes Close Call on Southeast Avenue
A rider escaped serious harm when a huge tree toppled in a wind storm, crashing near the rear wheel of his bicycle in front of 121 South Eastern Avenue. He notes the Seventh Ward suffered more tree damage than other areas as many trees were uprooted.
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South Eastern Avenue
Tyler
Banquet Invitations Sent to Joliet Officials and Citizens
Invitations to a Joliet banquet were distributed among many prominent citizens and officials including Senators, aldermen, the mayor and bank president. Postmaster Clyne defended the cross section, saying attendees were respectable and capable to attend without chaperons.
Narrow Escape for Tyler as Tree Falls Nearby
Reported this afternoon that S S Tyler escaped serious injury when a tree toppled near him. Eyewitnesses describe a near miss and rapid departure from the danger zone. Police and bystanders assisted in securing the area and checking injuries. no further details on condition released.
Picturesque Japan and a Bride's Burned Playthings
A three day before a Japanese wedding the bride’s parents burn her toys as fate and tradition collide with modern life. The vivid scene signals a symbolic rite as the almond-blossom wedding proceeds in a culture valuing appearance and social expectation.
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Japan
Matthew Potsch Still Missing After Wedding Fray
Matthew Potsch, once chief clerk at Barrett Hardway Co. and betrothed to Caroline Koenig of Casseday avenues, remains missing. Reports say he may have left about $600 with Koenig, who has not prepared to disclose plans. A Denver message claimed Potsch would return, but no trace has appeared and the Koenig family questions the wedding.
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Koenig
Matthew Potseh
Barrett Hardway Co
Caroline Koenig
Casseday Avenues
Potsch
Mike Koenig
The Weather It Does Too Askitt
A short note reflects on weather as a topic of interest, quoting a puzzled reader seeking clarity about a familiar phrase and its attribution in a local column. The piece hints at traditional sayings and community humor about climate and seasonal change.
Lone Policeman Captures Burglars in Peotone
Peotone Chief Henry Reser arrested Walter Fay and Henry Luther after midnight Saturday at John Conrad's Sons hardware store. The pair, from Stevens Point Wisconsin and Evansville Indiana, were found with stamps and loot. they face grand jury and possible postal and federal charges.
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Henry Reser
Peotone
Wills
Walter Fay
Henry Luther
P. M. Collins
John Conrad's Sons Hardware
Fay
Stevens Point
Wisconsin
Luther
Evansville
Ind
Reser
Conrad
Mad woman stops suicide attempt in canal near Rock Island bridge
Mary McDermond, 35, was seized by police at 8:30 PM as she prepared to jump into the canal south of the Rock Island bridge. Described as insane, she struggled and cursed officers including Captain Corcoran and Sergeant Scully before being taken to the station. Known to be mentally deranged for months, she wore a pink dress and had refused to reveal her name at first. She was later released this afternoon and returned to Jefferson street. Her sister, living in the city, refuses contact.
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Mary McDermond
Rock Island Bridge
Corcoran
Scully
Ernest Quick
Jefferson Street
McMasters
McDermond
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ST. Louis Merchants’ Exchange
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Edward A. Gessler
Ward Krausneck
Will
County Teacher's Institute
Roosevelt
J.E. McGilvery
T. C. Clendenen
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Wate
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Commercial Club
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Fred Bagwell
Bannon & Feely
Chicago Street
Patrick Barrett
North Scott Street
Fred Ruth
Western Avenue
Wm. Minard
Hickory Street
John Teapet
McDonough
Chicago
Andrew Bozek
Cleveland Avenue
Thomas Koludrovic
North
Anton Kisicek
Two Informations
Howard Stecker
Jackson Street
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John R. Herath
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George A. Barr
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John Bush
Werden’ Buck
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John R. Cronin
William H. Clare
John W. Downey
Theodore L. Gross
John A. Grant
F. D. Haynes
Rockdale Mitles
Frederick A.hill
William D. Heise
M. 8. Harney
Sebastian Lagger
Louis Lagger
D. R. Mathias
Clinois’ Steel Co
Louis H. Mottinger
Coll McNaughton
A. E. Mottinger
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E. J. Murphy
H. B. Nichols
J. C. Norton
Red Mills
Frank L. Parker
Henry F. Piepenbrink
John Savage
H. C. L. Stoll
Charles L. Stevens
Tha. News
Howard M. Snapp
George W. Sells
H. O. Williams
George Woodruff
First National Bank
Frederick Woodruff
Lambert Organ
Clyne
Ss. S. Tyler
Serjoualy
Matthew Potsch
Cooter
Canal
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