Disorderly Scene Endangers Family at Chicago Street Home
Police broke into William Lewis's home at 2 a m after a family dispute. Louis Gualdoni and Earl Henderson were found in closets, Mrs Mary Lewis and her two daughters were arrested on complaint of the husband. Hearing set for Monday. bonds posted.
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William Lewis
Chicago Street
Louis Gualdoni
Earl Henderson
Mary
Lewis
Garry
Peece Hall
Henderson
James
M. Louis Gualdon
Louis
Gualdon
Lewie
Poe
Ap P
Mr. Henderson
Father
Three Men Rescue Boy From Charged Wire on Chicago Alton Tracks
Dec 17 Lemont special to News details three men grappling with a live trolley wire to save 12 year old Xavier Rutkowski who had grabbed the wire and was burned. Roadmaster J T Corcoran brakeman Edward Murphy and signal man John Tashareky aided in pulling the boy free as the trolley passed, all sustaining severe burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutkowski
J. T. Corcoran
Edward H.murphy
Corcoran
John Tashareky
Mine Disaster at Vulcan Mine Claims Dozens
From New Castle Colorado December 17 a Vulcan mine explosion left 37 dead and 9 more bodies recovered with 15 widows and 300 orphans. Many victims were strike breakers and a mule escaped from the mine during the blast as rescuers work to remove bodies.
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United Press
New Castle
Colo
Vulcan
Dheco Glot
Disorderly conduct fines in police court morning session
John Curtis was fined for disorderly conduct. Peter Tomaseski was drunk. Joseph Bonich was drunk and disorderly. Frank Wilson pleaded guilty to a similar charge in a morning police court session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Curtis
Peter Tomaseski
Joseph Bonich
Frank Wilson
Trouble at Adam Hall Sparks Family Raid
Report from a city area describes a clash at Adam Hall involving James Lewis and young Henderson. The dispute began at a charter event, with the Lewis home becoming a focal point as friends followed Henderson there. Police records note prior trouble by Henderson.
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James Lewis
Adam Hall
Henderson
Lewis
Progressives Gather for State Meeting and Fund Drive
The Progressive state meeting votes unanimously for continued support and reports full representation but notes 22nd district in person. County officials Brewster and Corlett attend with others including Medill McCormick who urges a $30,000 state fund before the next campaign. Will County contributes $608.30 and prepares to raise hundreds more from Progressive voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yesou
Boardman
Miller
Edward Corlett
Medill McCormick
George PF. Porter
W.S. Mason
I. C. Copley
F. 8. Oliver
Frank H. Funk
Wm. Wrigley
Spearmint Fame
State Committee
Will County
Breweter
Brewster
Allen
Attendance Large at Schneider Funeral
The funeral of the late Joseph F. Schneider drew the largest Knights Templar attendance for a Joliet service. Hundreds from across the city filled the Masonic Temple and O akwood Cemetery heard tribute to his life and work. The ceremony featured a Hindle-Amid choir and Eminent Commander Arthur Mantzheimer leading officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Schneider
Knights Templar
Albert Hindle
Hugh Rodger
T. Brewster
Arthur Mantzheimer
Joliet
Ero Mon
J. Schneider
Richards Street
Joseph Aryer
Rock Island
Sop
Feiman
Boston Sto
Oakwood
Inquest Held Over Fisher Brakeman's Death Near Sutton
The inquest into the death of Henry Fisher, an E J and S brakeman, who was killed near Sutton, was held this afternoon. The jury found that Fisher met his death while performing his duty.
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Henry Fisher
J. & ©. Brakeman
Sutton Ie
Fisher
Veto of Voters Registered as Opposed to One-Commissioner Plan
Unofficial returns show the one-commissioner proposal to cut highway department costs failed by 686 votes. In Joliet 1,079 voted yes to change. 1,75 voted no. About 400 women cast ballots, awaiting official canvass. Organized officialdom opposition, including supervisors, highway commissioners, attorneys, and school board, carried the defeat.
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W. D. ‘Hell
Joliet
Highway Commissioners
School Board
Tibtercos
First
Ward
Ridge- Wood
J. H. Garnsey
Garnsey
Ridgewood
Pirates Seized Steamer Recaptured by U S Gunboat
Fifty years ago today December 17 the Chesapeake seized by pirates on December 7 was recaptured by a United States gunboat in Sambro Harbour near Halifax All but three pirates escaped A former Confederate blockade runner aiding to a transformed warship carried out the recapture Twenty five years ago today France faced criticism over a government festival to aid the bankrupt Panama Canal Company.
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Chesapeake
United States
Sambro Harbor
Halifax
France
Panama Capal ‘Company
Joliet Welcomes New Clothing Leader After Closings
Joliet prepares for a change as Schmitz and Gretencort close their Joliet National Bank building shop. Porter M Farrell signs to take over the lease and department, bringing a store at Joliet with Chicago ties and a strong line of apparel.
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Schmitz & Greténcort
Joliet
Joliet National Bank
Aurora
John Schmitz
Porter M. Farrell
Chicago
Messrs. Schmitz & Gretencort
Farrell
Tom Murray
State Street
Jackson Boulevard
Poperiacestonl
Solution Reached as Missing Lemont Man Is Found
Lemont December 17 special to the News reports John Shultz a former Lemont man named missing for a month after a visit to his sisters. Detectives searched and feared foul play. He telegraphed from Chicago that he was in Minnesota visiting his brother and had a fine time, returning home for Christmas. Shultz is an Armour & Co. engineer in Chicago.
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Lemont
John Shultz
Hulty
Charles Holtors
Joseph Mitchell
Shultz
Chicago
Schuitz
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Armour & Co
Chi Ago
Arrest of Couple for Late Talk in Riversite Park
H. L. Taylor and Jennie Johnson were arrested by Officer Maxwell in Riversite park at an early hour. Both claimed they were just talking. The judge fined them after explaining the park’s 2 a.m. closing.
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H. L. Taylor
Jennie’ Johnson
Maxwell
Riversite Park
Taylor
Duc
Maurice Enright Freed From Prison In Chicago Labor War
Maurice Enright a former Chicago labor leader was released from Illinois state prison at 9 am this morning. He left with his father and two Chicago labor leaders John Kelly and Thomas Kierney. Enright had been convicted for the killing of Altman at the Briggs House in March 1911 during a labor conflict. He had confessed to shooting William Dutch Gentleman in self defense at a North State saloon.
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Maurice
Moss) Enright
Chicago
Ilinois
John Kelly
Thomas Kierney
Enright
Moss
Altman
Briggs House
United Assocition of Steamfitters
Myprat Enright
William Gén
Patrick O'Malley
North State
Gentle
Mexican Armies Entering Battle Near Chihuahua
Federal troops move north toward Chihuahua as General Tokeon and about two thousand Villa soldiers advance to meet them. If rebels push forward Villa plans a 5000 man reinforcement. Refugees recount Villa depredations and widespread confiscations by his forces.
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United Press
el Paso
Texas
Tokeon
Villa
Chihuahua
General Mercado Deposed in Chihuahua Crisis
El Paso reports General Mercado formerly governor of Chihuahua state has been deposed by Generals Orasco and Salazar. Fears of his execution grow as the generals accuse him of bungling military affairs. Orasco will join the federal army before Chihuahua. General Terrazas remains silent on Villa's confiscation of 20,000,000 in his property.
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The
United Press
el Paso
Texas
Mercado
Chihuahua
Orasco
Salazar
Terrazas
Villa
Honor Squad to Spend Christmas in Camp Near Dixon
The honor squad building roads at Grand DeTour near Dixon will stay in camp through Christmas and into the new year if the work continues. Warden B. M. Allen received a letter today confirming the plan and noting the men are comfortable and will remain in camp until the project ends.
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Grand DeTour
Dixon
B. M. Allen
Joliet theater salesmen foil stage robbery scheme
A Joliet theater night turned into a running farce as thieves Doogan and a girl named Nell tried to steal from the Gerlach-Barksow calendar plant. They were spotted by salesmen, who joined a chaotic, humorous defense with acts, pranks, and a staged chicken presentation. The crowd rose with revelry as authorities intervened.
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Cupid
Joliet
Doogan
Nell
William Carr
Joliet Theatre
Jack Doogah
Neil
John Webster
Sus
Mr. Edwards
Portsland
Ore
Tors
A. Ke, Unger
Robert Weaver
W. H. Edwards
John “de” Lux
Seventh Ward
G.B. Plant
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Mrs. Lewis
Snouse
Xavier Ruthowski
Vulcan Mine
Colorado
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Progressives
Aining UP
Schneider
Hold Fisher Inquest
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General Mercado
Joliet Theater
Lem Northam
Lyn Coleman
Vancouver
Edwards
Coleman
Ciew
Gus
Doughty, Newcomb
Ransom
C. Heaton
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