Former Joliet Boys Confess to 10 Woman Murder Case
Two Joliet men Raber and Drumgoole confessed to killing a Sacramento resort owner for jewel theft. They planned to steal valuable diamonds from the sleeping victim, then silenced her with a choke hold. Raber seeks leniency claiming robbery over murder. Drumgoole remains taciturn in custody.
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Joliet Boys
Igoole
Ing
Cap
Amento
Prtty
Tas aNibg
Rabel
Drumgoole
Sacramento
Racher
Raber
Ridgewood eighth grade plan abandoned after survey
Inspector Lyons questioned the Ridgewood eighth grade proposal after Supt. Broops reported on its advisability. Of 59 Ridgewood parent responses, 30 wanted eighth grade, 15 favored sending to Central, with others undecided. The board found crossing safety concerns. Supt. Stoops said Moran would not have an eighth grade next year. Only Inspector Lloyd supported the Ridgewood plan, which was voted down.
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Ridgewood
Lyons
Broops
Stoops
Central School
A. O. Marshall
Moran School
Inspector Lloyd
Big Realty Deal Pending Involving Noted City Structure
Negotiations surround a high value transfer for a prominent city property with a landmark building. Rumors say the structure could be repurposed as a hotel if the deal completes, though names are withheld to avoid harming talks.
School board takes option on Babylon tract for new school
The Babylon district school board secured an option on an acre and a quarter of land near the E. J. & B S switch beyond Mills road for 1300 dollars. The tract lies about half a mile from the old Babylon school and Irving school, opposite Eight's store. Inspector Scholl said the grounds committee would recommend the purchase, part of the Buehler farm owned by Mrs. Howard.
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Babylon
Mills Road
Old Babylon
Irving School
Eight’s
Scholl
Buehler
Howard
Murder and Robbery Case Tied to Local Figures
The report ties the murder and robbery to two boys, Drumgnole and Raber, known in Joliet and Chicago Heights circles. Drumgnole’s father once ran a saloon. Raber was musically inclined and active in vaudeville. Local relatives remain in Joliet.
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Drumgnole
Raber
Out
Chicago Heights
Joliet
Jack
Rabel
Joliet Commandery Itinerary to Knights Templar Conclave
Joliet's delegation to the Knights Templar Conclave in Denver will depart from Union Station on Wednesday evening August 6 at 7 30 in a special train. The party includes over 190 travelers with baggage dining and Pullman sleeping cars. The itinerary promises a delightful journey.
Grand Commandery listing trip and parade details described
A long itinerary outlines a special train tour from Morris to Omaha and Colorado Springs ending with Cripple Creek, including stops at Fairbury Pueblo Canon City and the Royal Gorge. The trip features open top cars, scenic excursions, and a finale with dignitaries and a history of Joliet Commandery.
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Mentzheimer
John L. Servis
Geo. M. Scholl
Olier
Rock Island
Morris
Ottawa
Omaha
Neb
Fairbury
Pueblo
Colo
Denver & Rio Grande Railway
Canon City
Florence
Pittsburg
Colorado Springs
Crystal Park
Crystal Park Auto Company
Manitou
Gaden of Gods
Cripple Creek
Rockies
Abi
al- On
Wes
Bruin
Farewell Parade For Knights Templar Ends Team Era
George M Scholl organized a farewell parade for the Knights Templar drill team. The procession gathers at the Masonic Temple at 7 PM and marches along Jefferson Street to the courthouse, then to Union Station for a reception before a special train departs at 7 30 via the Rock. The public is urged to attend and bid them goodbye.
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Knights Templar
George M. Scholl
Knights
Masonic Temple
Jefferson Street
Court House
Union Station
Drilling Flight of Joliet Knights Templar Drill Team
Joliet Commandery No. 4 Knights Templar fields a drill team led by Captain Fred W. Pearson as they prepare for public demonstrations.
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Joliet Commandery No. 4
Knights Templar
Fred W. Pearson
Joliet Commandery No. 4 Knights Templar Formation
A fragment notes Joliet Commandery No. 4 was created by dispensation from ReFE on February 17, 1868. Named officers include Nelson D. Elwood as Emmett Commander William Strong Crooks as Generalissimo Hiram W Hubbard as Captain General and members W C Hunt Hart L Stewart H Bigelow L P Hilliard and Reuben.
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Eveland
James Wadsworth
Alten
Til
Sir Blaney
Blaney
Morris
Joliet
Appollo
Chicago
Belvidere
Alton
Peoria
Jifionls
United States of America
Decature
Beauman-=oir Commandery
M. E. Grand Master of Templars
Freeport
Ilinois
Freeport No. 7
Beaumanoir No. 9
Decatur
Joliet Commandery
Hasrest
Atatt
Sirs Charies
D. Mun
James Wion
Wood
School boys to form twenty piece band next year
Prof J M Thompson proposes a 20 member band for grades 6 to 8 with a band master hired by the district. Each pupil pays 10 cents per lesson, instruments cost about 25 dollars each with a ten year life, totaling 50 dollars annually to the board. Funding plans include instrument lists and price quotes, and a band stand at Richards street grounds.
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J. M. Thompson
Supt. Stoops
Thompson
Prof
Rockford
Lincoln
Richards Street
Schools mulcted with fence contract overcharges
The bill of Henry Koenig for 733.20 to fence McKinley school grounds was debated due to discrepancies in wire usage versus measurements by John Potter. An item of 9.25 for hinges seemed excessive for an eighty acre farm, with Inspector Scholl directing the work and no competition. Inspector Kiep said competition could save about half. The bill was referred for a detailed statement and possible cuts to a reasonable sum.
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Ubrow
Henry Koenig
McKinley School
John Potter
Scholl
Kiep
Names of party members listed for Denver trip article
The text lists numerous drill team members and guests preparing for a trip to Denver. It names Ava Montz and many others including Messrs. Joseph Schneider Charles Meson A E H White Carl Groth Milton Johnston J J Service and numerous ladies and misses such as Marie Montzheimer Verna Tull Martha Jackson Nellie Bauer Mabe Boyd Lil am Free Margaret Hufeekon Barklow and Estella Scharf.
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Messrs
Ava
A. Montzheimer
Joseph Schneider
Charles Meson
A. E H. White
Carl Groth
Milton Johnston
J. J. Service
Harry Leach
James, Longley
W. T. Richards
William B. Kemp
John—W.young
John Scheik
Charles Berger
George G. Young
F. E. Whallon
F. ©. Bretz
Don J. Mateer
Clarandon
Seaver
R. L. Watson
W. H. Zarley
B. J. Netzger
Barrett Black
F. *. Pearson
Frank G. Brumond
W.* North
Heinrichs
William Matthes
George M. Scholl
A. B. Hay
al. Ohlhaver
B. van Arman
May B.ruben
J.P. Murphy
Estella Scharf
Kate Bronk
John Crabb
J. H. Barnes
Marie Montzheimer
Verna
Tull
Martha Jackson
Mabei Nellie-bauér
Mabel Boyd
Lilam Free
Margaret Huffeekon
Barklow
John
B. Peer
WW. Mateer
Henry Raub
H. Kauer
Arthur Montsheimer
T Gntiecassane
Harold Barnes
Por
Ds Traeger
F i B. Wiley
Harvard Professor to Visit Joliet for Mortgage Bank Study
Dr. T. N. Carver, former Harvard political economy professor and new head of a Washington agricultural bureau, will visit Joliet this fall to study the mortgage loan bank at the local National Bank. The appointment comes with a $60,000 fund for investigations.
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First, National Bank
T. N. Carver
Harvard University
Washington
Carver
Smallpox Quarantine Eases in Joliet With Recovered Cases
Joliet reports steady improvement in smallpox with two more cases released from quarantine today and no new cases in a week. Recovered cases came from 315 Abe Street and 616 Nicholson Street, while a scarlet fever case at 102 Kraker Avenue was fumigated by the health department.
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Joliet
Abe Street
Nicholson Street
Kraker Avenue
Labor Men In Crusade For Union
Labor men press for unionization following a board action cited as a decisive setback. The report notes organized campaigns, public support, and mounting pressure on management to recognize workers rights and collective bargaining.
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Labor Men
UNION
Non-Union Book Makers Scrutinized by Jo liet Board
A Jo liet school book controversy centers on non-union shops employing young girls in binderies. Union leaders pressed the board to reconsider adoption of Tarr & McMurray and Woodburn & Moran titles, while the superintendent investigates working hours wages and union status at Norwood publishers.
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Adout
Joliet
George Bolton
Printers’ Organization
Morris Lauer
Frank Fredericks
H. M. Osmonson
Central Trades
Woodburn & Moran
Tarr & McMurray Geogy
Stoops
Norwood Company
Norwood
Plimpton Press
Cushing Press
Donkey Company
W. B. Conky Co
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Cleo Sterling
Inspector Lyons
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Don L. Mateer
Fred E. Whallon
Benj. J. Metzger
William H. Zartey
Alex B. Hay
Harry A. Patter
Arthur J. Beale
Charles W. Berger
George A. Bissel
Frank E. Breta
Frank G. Brumund
David J. Emery
Joseph C. Hunt
Heath C. Jackson
James J. Longley
William W. North
Albert Ohbeihaver
Albert C. Reitz
William 4.Richards
John Jo Scheik
Clarendon S. Seaver
William P. Starr
John Strombeck
Ad W. Walter
Roy L. Watson
Frank E. Wylie
John W. Young
August W. Glamp
Charles W. Hinrichs
Clarence F. Lauer
Harry F. Leach
Eugene E. O'Heron
Hayes B. Robinson
Josiah Treharne
Arthur M. Zafley
Mascot
Samuel A. Mateer
Arthur Montzheimer
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