Coroner Probes Unidentified Man Found Dead in River
Police cooperate with Chicago detectives after a workman found a decomposed body in the river near Economy power plant. The victim, about 40, appears Scandinavian, with skull fracture. pockets hold a watch, ring, snuff box and cards naming Chicago residents. Inquest held at Herbst's undertakers as authorities seek identity and motive.
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Chicago
Economy
Chicago Department
Noel
Herbst
O. Workman
George Razzoni
Bazzoni
Henry Miller
California Avenue
W. Schroeder
West Twenty-first Street
Metropolis
Newspaper Reader Is Not Good Juror
A Kendall County suit between James Doyle and Dr. J. C. Owen prompted juror scrutiny. Fred Schott was excused after admitting newspaper reading. court and attorneys debated the juror’s fitness while other panel members stated they had not read or discussed the case.
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Fred Scott
Doyle-Owen Jury
James Doyle
Kendall County
J. C. Owen
Plainfield
Circuit Court
Marshall
Fred Schott
Schott
Enti
Cronins Stand Against Local Option in Joliet Debate
Mayor John R. Cronin denounces local option arguing the issue should be statewide for fair treatment. He notes reduced drunkenness recently, cites Germany as model for restraint, and warns saloon losses hurt city revenue and services. Cronin adds a Jacksonville mayor letter showing saloons replaced by soft drinks.
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Joliet
Jacksonville
John R. Cronin
Cronin
Lockport
Widmayer
Ill
Street Cleaning Campaign Begins in Fifth and Sixth Wards
The street department started work today with two gangs to clean Ottawa Street south of Washington Joliet Desplaines McDonough Wallace and DeKalb streets. Gutters will be cleaned thoroughly and refuse hauled to dumping grounds.
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Ottawa Street
Washington
Joliet
Desplaines
McDonough
Wallace
DeKalb Streets
Joliet Sues Over Fumes From Notorious Slough Drain
The city of Joliet petitions for a new trial in Peter Fox’s suit seeking damages for fumes from the Slough drain. Fox has won two prior trials totaling 2500, with the appellate court reversing and remanding. If Judge Dibell denies, the case likely heads to higher court and could trigger more claims by adjacent property owners.
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Appellate Y Court
Circuit Court
Dibell
Grace Skaters 10 Meet at Armory in Fast Exhibition
Grace skaters showcase a bill at the Armory rink with Jack Fetch, acrobatic and speed skater, meeting Ollie Moore world champion speeder in a potential record pace. Fotch and Moore posted 02:27 exhibition mile at Riverview Chicago last week. Fetch also defeated local Dillon with ease, and tonight will duel Robert Fisher in a speedy show.
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Armory
Jack Fetch
Ollie Moore
Riverview Park
Chilcago
Fotch
Moore
Dillon
Fetch
Robert Fisher
Six Aldermen Act as City Council Clears Electorate Moves
Last night’s brief session chaired by Mayor Cronin saw six aldermen stay at their posts as the city moves toward April 21 elections. The council approved a five foot cement walk on Second Avenue, considered crossing-light removal, and ordered sewer and sidewalk repairs plus street maintenance on Scott Street.
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Eddie Foy
Second Avenue
Union Street
Chicago &Alton Railway Co
Benton Street
Laclaw, Dunne, Gordon Co
915
Broadway
Division Street
Bluffs Street
St. Joseph's Hospital
Washington Street
Seventh Ward
Scott Street
Jackson and
Benton Streets
Deer shipment arrives at Chicago zoo from Plainfield
Cy DeVry head animal man at Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, will receive another deer for the collection. A crate with a small deer was sent from Plainfield by United States Express to Chicago this morning, with Jay Burdick named as the consignor. The destination is not disclosed. See floral display Friday and Saturday April 8 and 4. A palm gift is offered by Thompson Florist, 140 North Chicago Street.
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Cy DeVry
Lincoln Park
Plainfield
United States Express Co
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago
United States Express Company
Jay Burdick
Thompson, Florist
North
Chicago Street
Town Candidates Rally Behind Republican Ticket
Records of twenty years show township affairs well managed by Republicans and voters expected to deliver a large turnout. Democratic challenge boosts GOP unity as candidates tour mills and factories, stressing conservative, steady governance and past successes.
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Hundr
Deric
Rep
Final naturalization papers deadline rush for voting
The article urges prospective citizens to file early for final naturalization papers to vote in the presidential election. Applications must be made between now and July 3, with two court dates for passing papers on September 26 and October 3. Circuit Clerk Schluntz warns papers are limited daily and applicants should not delay.
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Schluntz
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Supreme Court
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