Joliet Traction Plan Promises Regional Growth Center
The Joliet & Southern Traction Co outlines Joliet as a future traction hub for Illinois with plans to link rural and mining districts west and south. Joliet says its franchise is worth 250000 dollars and projects rapid car service within twenty five to thirty miles.
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Joliet City
Ines
Joliet
Mills
United States Steel Company
American Steel & Wire Co
Franklin Steel Works
Phoenix Horse Shoe Co
Go es Back Ten Husband Sought to Support Elder Father
The case of Ida Lenora Williams v Albert E Williams for divorce is dismissed at complainant’s request and the injunction restraining disposal of property pending adjudication is dissolved. Edna Belle Hall v John Julius Hall is continued for service by publication. Supervisor Williams of DuPage township cites John Erickson Jr and Charles Erickson to appear in county court and show cause why they should not care for their 82 year old father.
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Ida Lenora Williams
Albert E. Williams
Mrs Williams
Edna Belle Hall
John Julius Hall
Williams
DuPage Township
John Erickson, Jr
Charles Erickson
John Erickson
Kendall County Oil Drilling Under Way Near Crystal Springs
The Kendall County Developing company begins drilling on the Thurow farm south of the Fox River near Crystal Springs five miles from Yorkville. A derrick and equipment are in place with 1000 foot contract, though experts think oil may be reached at about 500 feet. Promoters from Chicago, Sandwich, Yorkville and Plano back the venture.
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Yorkville
Kendall County Developing Company
Thurow Farm
Fox River
Crystal Springs
Chicago
Sandwich
Plario
Kendall County Company
Society
The Boy Problem Discussed Tonight
The Boy Problem is a major issue drawing attention from railroads business houses and national leaders. It urges American supremacy through steady nerves clear brains and strong bodies as thousands of boys form habits that may ruin them physically mentally and morally with parents also involved.
Prisoner Married Myrtle Adams Then Charged in Government Checks
John Wellington Loraine, arrested in Chicago and taken to Montgomery, now to Atlanta for trial, allegedly forged official names to pass government pay checks. He wed Myrtle Adams in Camden, New Jersey, in July and claims he found the paper. Local officials say evidence in Atlanta is stronger and anticipate penitentiary time. Mrs Loraine is with him.
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Myrtle Adams
Chicago
Birmingham
Ala
John Wellington Loraine
Montgomery
Atlanta
William Adam
Richmond Street
Washington, D. C
Loraine
Tyill
Camden
N. J
N.J
Washington
Itewns
South
John Loraime Stole Time Clock in Atlanta Case
Authorities secured evidence against a man who allegedly passed government pay checks while touring the country. The case centers on John Loraime and involves Atlanta authorities and related investigations.
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John
Loraime
Tmerch
Atlanta
Actors entertained at Com club dinner in Blue Island
Augusta Phillips of Rensselaer Ind played the lead in The Wolf and A C Rhoades Chicago Telephone Co manager at Blue Island were guests at a dinner hosted by A H White Chicago Telephone Co manager at the Com club Saturday evening.
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Augusta Phillips
Rensselaer
Ind
A. C. Rhoades
Chicago . Telephone Co
Blue Island
A. H. White
Chicago. Telephones Co
Woman Fractures Leg After Fall From Porch
Mrs. Gaton of Crowley Avenue fell from her porch last night fracturing her right leg. Dr. Cushing attended and ordered transfer to St Joseph's Hospital by police ambulance. The story notes her condition as of this morning.
Taft Special Train Derailed by Open Switch
Telegraph special from Cleveland reports the Taft presidential party train struck an open switch near Sterling this forenoon. Officials say none of the presidential party were injured.
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Cleveland
Ohio
William H. Taft
United States
Sterling
Joliet Pog Hunt For Stolen Gil Hires
Joliet police hunt for the Kidnappers of Little Margaret Frances Mitchell reported to have taken a car for the city last night.
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Joliet Pog Hunt
Gil Hires
Margaret Frances Mitchell
Case A Weird One of a Chicago Child Kidnapping
A Chicago girl, Margaret Frances Mitchell, heiress to $200000, was abducted by three men in an auto. The driver was caught. the others and the child fled toward Joliet. The case links a romantic past and a troubled marriage with alleged motive tied to a divorce and prior family tragedy.
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Joliet
Chicago
J. P. Mitchell
St. Xavier School
South
Mitchell
Margaret Trimmier
Spartansboro
North Carolina
Minnie Mitchell
William Bartholin
Iowa
Priest Tonello Leaves Joliet Parish Amid Anger
Father Tonello announced his departure to Joliet parishioners causing indignation as women and children cried and many asked him to stay. He hesitates, noting the archbishop offers a better financial post and he will decide in a few days. Stake your claim at the Gold Mine at the English Lytheron Bazaar.
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Father Tonelio
Father Tonello
Lytheron Bazaar
Sign Men for Sox Game in Joliet Barnstormers Clash
Moran aims to take a fall out of the Barnstormers on Thursday afternoon as Joliet hosts the Sox. Bates from Green Bay will join four more Green Bay players, with Bert Daniels likely playing. Detroit bound Fisher Jones is noted as absent. Joliet fields Kelly, Daniels, Lippert in the outfield with Farrell, Bothwick, Doran and Butcher in the infield Erickson catching Camp unavailable. Fans urged to attend and boost Joliet’s baseball standing.
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Sox
Detroit
Chicago
Fisder Jones
Joliet
Kelly
Daniels
Lippert
Farrell
Bothwick
Doran
Butcher
Erickson
Bazaar Promises To Be Most Signal Success
The second annual bazaar at St. John s English Lutheran church opened yesterday and looks set to exceed last year s. The lecture room walls display autumn decorations with many booths including novelty store fancy goods aprons rugs jellies and canned fruits fish pond and a gold mine sand pit with hidden coins. Other booths offer home made candies ice cream cake and frappe. A Mother Goose dramatization by older people and a Japanese tea room add appeal. Tonight a chicken pie supper is on the program. Last evening featured violin and vocal solos and an address by Mayor Cronin introduced by Alderman S King on Churches and Civic Righteousness. The evening ends with a quartet program by Miss Mary Cheeseman Mrs Laella Shipman Martin Rex McMullen and Prof J Stanley Brown.
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St. John’s English Lutheran Church
Annie Young
Avis Young
Knights of Columbus Hold First Annual Discovery Theme Banquet
The Knights of Columbus host the first annual Discovery of America banquet with focus on historical reflection and community celebration. Participants include local members and observers marking the new tradition.
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Knights OF Columbus
Landing Day Observed By Joliet Knights In Historic Roll Call
Rev Van Pelt and Assistant City Attorney Burke spoke at Joliet Council No 382 Landing Day celebration with about 200 Knights present. The event honored Christopher Columbus with a ceremonial address, vaudeville, and a vote of thanks to local papers. The talk recalled Columbus landing on October 12 1492 and framed his voyage as a Christian mission. Continued on Page Five.
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Knights
Temple
Jefferson Street
Dellwood
Chicago Street
Chicago
Clinton
Ottawa
van Buren
Aurora
Plainfield
Telp
Fox
van Pelt
Chaplin
Joliet Council No
Burke
H. G. van Pelt
Sacred Heart Church
Jo- Het Council
Daniel R. Burke
James Bray
Father van Pelt
Annals of Man
Arch of Discovery
Christopher Columbus
San Salvador
New World
Aurora Turn Verein Members Visit City Program
Sixty members of the Aurora Turn Verein and their families were guests Sunday of the local organization. They traveled in a special car provided by Joliet & Southern Traction Co. The singing department accompanied the group and took part in the program.
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Aurora Turn Verein
Joliet & Southern Trac
Moulton To Lecture At Steel Works Club
Forrest Ray Moulton of the University of Chicago will give the first in a series of talks next Thursday evening at the Steel Works club. The lecture will discuss the topic The Other World Than Cars or the Sun Martine.
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Forrest Ray Moulton
University of Chicago
Steel Works Club
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the Traction Center
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Iiligots
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Hammond
Indiana
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Riverview
Electric Park
Highland
West Parks
English Lutheran Church
Kendall County
Tors
Martha Nurney Stewart
Ottawa Street
M. E. Church
Atlanta, Ga
Becubda Civib Dea
Indiana Avenue
Secret Service
Marthe
Nurley
Stewart
Mea
Jolet
F. W. Gunsaulus
Armour School of Technology
Bishop Quayle
National Anti-Cigarette League
Georgia
America
Epworth Guards
M. E
Federal
Ment
Rock Island
Joliett Commandary
Apollo Commandary
Rock Island Commandary
Knights Templar
Joliet Commandery
Bisiney Commandery
Dellwood Band
Order of Hibernians
New Armory Hall
Sweet
Taft
Margaret
Ces Mitchell
Terday
Robert J.mitche
City Law Department
S Talen
Farmer Jones
Iwee
Parish
Mem
Bers
Green Bay Sluggers
Moran
Thurs
Bates
Green Bay
Bert Daniels
Smith, Altrock
Feine
The
Hop
Qld
Bazar
Everitt
St. John’s
Lutheran Church
Cues States
Canada
Mexico
Joliet Council
Allen Building
van Burs
En Streets
Bray
Columbus
Menkind
Colubua
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