On Stand Lindquist Claims He Was Duked in Theft Case
Albert Lindquist testifies in a trial over a horse and buggy stolen from Dr. William Dougall. He claims a mysterious man named Duke arranged the theft and Lindquist’s role was a planned misdirection to avoid liability. He recalls meeting a police officer but cannot reconstruct details. The jury hears the case this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prsoner
Dr. Douglas Horse
Stranger Named
Duke
Lso
Broadway
Ruby Streets
Channahon
Lindquist
Cstash
Helte
Aio
Dake
Pioneer Resident Emeline Lewis Dies at 82 Near Joliet
Mrs. Emeline Lewis wife of Cyrus Lewis longtime Will county resident died at home five miles east of Joliet in New Lenox township after a yearlong illness and paralysis. She aged 82 came to the county in 1850 from New York leaving six children and her husband to mourn. Funeral Thursday at 3 PM from the residence with Rev. A F Clark officiating, burial in Higinbotham cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emeline Lewis
Joliet
Puneral
Cyrus Lewis
Will County
New Lenox Township
New York
William Greenwood
Calvin Armagast
Julian Barnes
Henry Lantz
Spencer Lewis
Sherman Lewis
A. F. Clark
Ottawa Street
M. E
Higinbotham Cemetery
Little Gladys Greenwood Loses Sight After Accident
Five year old Gladys Greenwood of tenwood township near the city has rapidly lost sight after injuries from a buggy accident last Saturday night. Doctors report the condition may be permanent as the nerves are heavily affected and the family awaits further medical evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Greenwood
Tenwood
Tye
Hill-climb contests postponed to August
Yesterday afternoon in the city drawing of enthusiasts attracted attention as mud covered participants who had traveled to Algonquin to view the hill-climb contests. The events were postponed from Monday to August due to conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algonquin
Brooklyn Leaders Family Feud Lands Three in Court
Albert Williams the Brooklyn president faced a disorderly conduct charge after his stepson Howard Apgar and brother in law Silas McPherson were arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and assault and battery stemming from a fight the prior Saturday night. Apgar was found guilty with a $19.75 total including fines and costs. Williams pleaded guilty and paid a $10 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Williams
Brooklyn
Orhe Lasta
Howard Apgar
Silas McPherson
McPherson
Justice of the Peace Hawk
New Minister Welcomes Son at Silver Cross Hospital
Rev and Mrs Benjamin R Weld announce the arrival of a son at Silver Cross hospital last night. Both mother and baby are reported doing nicely. The child follows the couple’s previous service at the Second Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin R. Weld
Second Presbyterian Church
Silver Cross Hospital
Colonel Lambert Foils Biography Swindle by Chicago Fraudsters
Col. John Lambert exposes an age old biography swindle aimed at Chicago elites. The fraudsters use a forged check supposedly drawn by James B. Forgan of the First National Bank and pose as Record-Herald representatives to obtain data for a book. The two men are described as Moffit and Wilson with detailed appearance notes as police warned the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lambert
Colonel Lambert
Record- Herald
Col. Lambert
Chicago
Franklin’ Moffit
Mr. Wilson
Moffit
Wilson
James B. Forgan
First National Bank
Forgan
Traction
Mr. Forgan
Mr. Fargan
Eighth Gridiron to Be an Interesting Affair
The eighth annual Gridiron banquet closes the Steel Works season with broad topics and roasting. Supt Savage sets crowd behavior rules. Notable speakers include Donovan, McKeown, Lewis, Barr, Gee, and Ferriss. The event promises lively debate and rare year end entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Works Club
Savage
Republican Party
Thos. F. Donovan
Jas. A. McKeown
Democratic Party
Alexander Lewis
George Barr
Judge Gee
J. Cowing
Jas.h. Ferriss
Coll McNaughton
A. H. Laing
Geo. McGinnis
A. F. Clark
Nan
John Y, Burke
Geo. W. Y
Fraud Swindlers Target Chicagoans In Ongoing Case
Police investigate a broad fraud scheme with unknown extent. Detectives Garrigan and McLain pursue leads as victims and names linked to the swindlers surface, including Colonel John Lambert and Frank O. Lowden.
John Glad Arrest Follows City Trouble
John Glad was arrested this morning after a Saturday clash in the city’s northwest. Four others were fined $10 each in Justice Nichols court yesterday, then sought to have the complainant arrested and obtained a warrant from Justice Hawk. Glad faces disorderly conduct charges and pleaded not guilty. hearing set for May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Glad
Justice Nichols Court
Justic Hawk
Glad
Assault at Daylight Leaves Bonita Seriously Hurt
Anton Bonita, a Meeker Avenue laborer, was attacked by two swarthy men in black slouch hats in the E. J. and E. yards at about 6 pm. They robbed him of $20 and valuables, fractured multiple ribs, and left him unconscious before being found and taken to Silver Cross hospital. Police say the assault resembles a robber's yard tactic by tramps. Bonita gave detectives a clear description of both suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Bonita
Meeker, Avenue
Silver Cross Hospital
Tony
Dad
Anton Derosa
Joliet Hosts All Day Affair With Aurora Club
The Turkey Club of Aurora hosted Joliet business leaders and officials at Electric Park Plainfield for an all day event. Attendees included Sheriff H O Williams Supervisor H F Piepenbrink Mayor John R Cronin and City School board member Werden Buck. A planned Joliet Aurora baseball game was called off due to damp grounds.
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Turkey Club of
Aurora
Joliet
Electric Park
Plainfield
H. O. Williams
H. F. Piepenbrink
John T. Donahue
John R. Cronin
James Lyons
Werden Buck
City School Board
Sherif
Louis Mottinger
Thomas Grief
Joseph Sutherland
William A. Burden
Frank Scheid
F. E. Fisher
John R. Herath
Park
Aurora Club
Struck by Train Amputates Foot at Mazon Area
Frank Kellogg was brought to Silver Cross hospital from Coal City after a Santa Fe train incident three miles east of Mazon. His left foot was severed when he stepped near the train or was struck by a car door, parts ground to pulp. Kellogg, a laborer long employed on a farm owned by Mr. North, is hospitalized with severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kellogg
Silver Cross Hospital
Coal City
Santa Fe
North
Mazon
Sin Eterna Ace
Mismated Couples Granted Temporary Relief in Circuit Court
Circuit court handles unusual number of divorces with temporary alimony fixed at 20 per month for the Blackwood case. Two other divorce and injunction actions set for trial with Anna McNerny vs Anthony McNerny and Mary Chittick vs Lewis A. Chittick. Judgment by confession awarded to E W Balgeman against Niemeyer for 425.20 with principal 576.55 and fees 38.65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Blackwood
John Blackwood
Illinois Steel Co
First National Bank
Marshall
Anna E. McNerny
Anthony McNerny
Mary Chittick
Lewis A. Chittick
Confension
E. W. Balgeman
Crete
William and
Elfen Niemeyer
Dwight Haven
Joseph S. Reynolds
Cross
Reynolds
Lizzie C. Haven
Disbell
Spring Creek
Commissioners of Highways
Joliet
S. J. Drew
Rosetta Carey
Circuit Court
Patrolmen Guard of Honor in Local Ceremony
A fragmentary notice records policemen forming a guard of honor for an event. The readable text mentions all members of the force present and prepared to serve, though details are incomplete.
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Ibert Lindquist
Gory
Albert Lindquist
William Dougall
Chait
Channahan
Maloney
Pioneer
Greenwood
Kankakee
Miluams
Logal
National Prosperity Association
Sam
the Record-Herald Office
Colonel John Lambert
F. A. Delano
Levy Mayer
S. W. Allerton
John P. Wilson
Charles L. Hutchinson
E. A. Hamill
N. C Sears
Harry Rubens
A. Potter
Frank O. Lowden
Scrap
Gussie
East Joliet
Silver Cross
Bonita
Mason
Gottleib-Cohn
E. W
Balgeman
Gottlieb-Cohn
Rudolph Gottliib
Chicago Commission
Max Cohn
Ike Brody
Gottlebb
Cohn
Thomas Connors
Et al
Jacob Glos
Coms Plainant
M. Alyminowicz
Augustis
Edward Lawrence
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