Drumgoole Confesses to Sacramento Woman’s Murder
Prizefighter Jack Drumgoole and Sam Raber confess to the killing of Cherry De St Maurice in Sacramento. They claim intent was robbery and that they fled toward Utah and the Mexican border, discarding a $7,700 diamond after fearing pawn risks. The murder victim allegedly cried not to be killed as Drumgoole recounted.
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Jack Drumgoole
Sam Raber
San Diego
Cherry de
St. Maurice
Sacramento
Salt Lake City
Utah
Express
Jeeaston
Express Company
Raber
Cherry de St. Maurice
Rachel
Newport's New Song Maker Blossoms From Society Tale
Sister of Jack Geraghty the chauffeur, whose elopement with Julia French stirred Newport society, becomes a noted composer. Her work, tied to a famed musical conductor, will be played at the Newport Casino and other social events. The song's original copy goes to Mrs Jack Geraghty who summers on a Newport farm with her husband and baby.
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Jack" Geraghty
Julia French
Aratigtwiaar Tae Certeer
Newport
Poison cocktail at Bozzich saloon endangers patron
Jaks Zetnik nearly died after being served brandy mixed with carbolic acid at Frank Bozzich’s saloon at 620 North Broadway. Police investigate and warrants may be issued for bartender Frank Muster who allegedly prepared the bottle labeled poison. Zetnik claimed he took the bottle from home and brought it to the saloon where it was filled.
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Jaks Zetnik
Broadway
Frank Muster
Frank Bozzich
Zetnik
Muster
Beck
Dr. McGinnis
Pr. Curtis
Zetnike
Bozzich Saloon
North Broadway
Abandoned Crossing Repair Stirs Local Traffic Concerns
The Washington street crossing of the C R I P line shows rough spots that threaten street travel. Boards are out and repairs are needed to restore safe passage.
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Washington Street
Mothers Pension Act Brings Changes to Will County Saloons
The newly enacted Mothers Pension Act takes effect July 1 in Will County. It allows a widow or incapacitated husband’s family to receive up to 50 dollars monthly for a mother and 15 dollars for one child plus 10 dollars for each additional child under 18, funded by a three tenths mill levy. Aimed at curbing saloon-driven ills, the act imposes penalties for fraud and authorizes probation officers and county boards to administer support while detailing eligibility, residency, and asset limits.
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Cowing
United States
Enemies Steal Horse Then Leave It on Tracks
Police believe enemies of William Lozey of 538 Granite Street caused heavy damage to his buggy and injured his horse last night after taking the outfit from in front of a north side saloon. The horse was left partly on Joliet & Southern Traction tracks near Hickory Street at the Granite Street hill, making the car nearly collide with it. Police are investigating.
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William
Granite Street
Hustling for Votes in Labor Day Queen Contest
Candidates in the Labor Day Queen contest are actively canvassing for votes. A forthcoming report may update the standings of the varied entrants and their campaigns.
Local coal dealers report informal agreement on prices
A regional dealer described a loose organization among coal dealers. He noted a gentlemen’s agreement at most, with informal meetings and no formal officers, as prices varied by mine and quality.
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Lyons
Boy narrowly escaped death in East Cass street crash
George Richards ten year old son of Mrs M Richards 1216 Benton street was struck by a Yates Transfer Co truck near Spring creek bridge on East Cass street and hurled to the pavement the wheels narrowly missed his head. He was unconscious but suffered bruises with no broken bones per Dr A W Schuessler.
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George Richards
A. W. Schuessler
Sam
Freight Agents Gather for Casual Reunion Dinner
Local freight agents from JoHet enjoyed a social reunion at the Commercial club last evening. The event honored George W. Smith, former Santa Fe agent, with P. C. Cates present from the Alton. The gathering featured a dinner and light social talk with some railroad news, no formal speeches.
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JoHet
Commercial Club
George W. Smith
The
Santa Fe
P. C. Cates
Alton
Crop Association May Get County Aid
It was learned today that the act passed by the 48th general assembly authorizing funds for oil and crop improvement work applies to all counties. House Bill 219 authorizes an annual appropriation not to exceed 5 000 dollars per year with the requirement that the crop improvement association file an annual report to the county board.
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48Th General Assembly
Board Dismisses Ryan Case in Police Hearing
The Fire and Police commissioners dismissed charges that Patrol Driver Don Ryan took money from a prisoner's pocket after the key witness failed to appear. The Delaney case proceeds, with Captain Corcoran due to testify Friday as he is on vacation.
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Don Ryan
Ryan
Joe Stenpinski
Joliet & Southern Traction
Harders Auto Company
Gefenpe
Alon A
van A. Farrell
Corcoran
Corecoran
Delaney
A. Farrell
James Kinney
Henry Pell
Joliet
Three Morris Banks Offer 3 Percent Deposits
The Grundy County National First National and Farmers' Merchants National in Morris will issue certificates of deposits bearing 3 percent interest after six months, aiming to attract local funds amid plans for a new bank. Residents have deposited funds in Joliet institutions for interest, with little expectation of large withdrawals.
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Morris
Grundy County National
First National
Farmers’ & Merchants’ National
Joliet
Grundy County
Will County Milk Dealer Faces City Temperature Probe
Chicago milk inspectors crack down on shipments with milk at 75 to 80 degrees. Englewood Dairy of Beech er in Will County questioned as cans are rejected. A J Olson of McHenry County named as shipper in the action.
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Chicago
Will County
Englewood Dairy Company
Beecher
A. J. Olson
McHenry Comaoe
Gerard May Resign Berlin as He Seeks Suitable Quarters
Ambassador James W. Gerard, the U S envoy to Germany, searches for a Berlin home for his family. He may resign if no satisfactory house is found, having a Fifth Avenue, New York home and offering to pay private costs.
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Berlin
James W. Gerard
Germany
United States
Baye
Gerard
Supreme Court of New York
Fifthsavellue
New York
Home-Coming Planned for August 28 at Morris
Joliet residents from Grundy county are urged to join Morris for a Home-Coming event on Thursday August 28. Organizer Geo W Bartlett aims to surpass past attendance and has chartered special trains from Chicago to Joliet and Joliet to Morris with excursion tickets valid through Saturday. Round trip from Chicago is one dollar, with low fares from Joliet.
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Joliet
Grundy County
Morris
Geo. W. Bartlett
Jonet
Chicago
Bartlett
Chicago & Joliet
Jo- Niet
Chicago & Alton Gets 1000 New Coal Cars
The Chicago and Alton Railway is delivering 1000 new steel coal cars to ensure steady coal shipments this fall and winter. A. I. Miller, foreman of the air brake repair shops, inspected cars prior to acceptance by the railroad after a winter car shortage hampered operations.
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Chicago & Alton
A. IL. Miller
Joliet Bids Knights Templar Farewell for Denver Conclave
Joliet celebrated the Knights Templar departure for the Denver conclave with a large farewell at Union Station. Thousands lined downtown streets and the depot to wish the party well as a splendor train led by Engine No. 926 prepared for the trip.
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Joliet
Knights Templar
Denver
Union Station
Swindler Extracts Cash From East Side Residents
A fraudster targeted residents on the East Side, collecting money through deceit. The case involves an unidentified agent linked to a women's group, with unclear motives and evolving details under investigation.
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East Side
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