Plainfield Bank Receiver Sought in Chicago Court
Creditors seek a receiver for the Plainfield bank as John Evarts, the banker, is missing and accused of transferring assets to shield creditors. Joliet and Chicago courts move to appoint EB Willard as receiver, with assets estimated between 100000 and 200000 dollars and potential 78 percent realisation for creditors.
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Evarts
Plainfie
Gay
Caraie Scuft
Chicago
Joliet
EB. W. Willard
Tio the Sons of
Aatts
Kly
Plainfield
Tors
Yestas
Jerry Evarts
Pvarta
Nainfield Grain Co
GF. Kersten
Avhd
Plainfield Grain Co
Deeg Ane
Alice Sing Testifies in Joliet Divorce Case
Mrs Alice Sing freed yesterday in Chicago from an indictment for the slaying of her husband Charles Sing a Chicago Chinaman and who came to Joliet last night was a witness before Judge Dibell this morning in a divorce action brought by her sister Mrs Mina Davis Piper to secure a divorce from her husband. The decree was granted.
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Alice Sing
Chicago
Charles Sing
Chinaman
Joliet
Dibéll
Mina’ Davis-Piper
Avera
Lown
Ortoo H
Jo- Het
Scott Street
Piper
Slater
Davis
Sing
Joliet Taft
Dibell
Joliet to Host January Teachers Rally for Pensions and Vocational Education
Will County teachers prepare a mid winter rally in Joliet January 9 and 10 to push for teachers pensions consolidated schools and vocational training. Speakers include David Felmiey University of Illinois and Francis G Blair state superintendent with plans backed by R Q Stoops and Brown. The event marks a notable push in educational reform drawing city and rural schools to attendance.
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Will County
Astropg
Joliet
R. Q. Stoops
Th Brown
Alon ‘Etth
W. H. Nevens
Sta
Frankie G. Blair
David Felmiey
University of 1Linois
Theat
Bee Povertey
Francis G. Blair
Argo
Deny Hutson's Right to Use Burial Vault
Judge Campbell sustains amended bill of Lloyd G Huston against Oakwood Cemetery Association to bar Hutson and others from using any burial vault except those manufactured by the Oakwood Association. By law only concrete vaults made by Oakwood may be used. Hutson sought to inter his father in a non Oakwood vault. Barr represented the cemetery. Drew was Hutson's lawyer.
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Campbell
Lloyd G. ‘Huston
Oakwood Cemetery Association
Hutson
Association
Oakwood Association
Oakwood
George A. Barr
J. Drew
Relators Win In Homer Road Case
Judge Campbell overruled the demurrer to the writ of mandamus filed to force Homer township to repair a road. Relators named include William Stone, James Fraser, Arthur Lauffer, Bartel Anderson, John W. Anderson, Lewis Tilley and Robert. Arguments centered on compelling road repairs in the town.
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Homer Township
Campbell
William ‘Stone
James Fraser
Arthur Lauffer
Bartel Anderson
John W. Anderson
Lewis Tilley
Robert
John
Hal Reed
Nioh
Talented young woman graduates from University of Chicago
Miss Heilacher, daughter of Mrs. FE Hellecher of 517 Lime Street, graduates today at the University of Chicago. She is under 20, excels in history and several languages, and is a gifted musician.
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FE. Hellecher
Lime Street
University of Chicago
Heil
Acher
Illinois Club Dance Plans Third Annual Ball at Masonic Temple
Joliet students and university representatives prepare for the Illinois club ball at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday night. The semi formal event features tango, hesitation, Boston, two steps and waltz in a program of twenty seven numbers. Patronesses include Mayor and Mrs Harvey Wood and State's Attorney and Mrs Robert Martin, all Whites graduates, as hosts and supporters for the holiday calendar kickoff.
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Joliet
Masonic Temple
Illinois
Boston
Harvey Wood
Sate
Robert Martin
Wllneis
Acquitted Chinese Wife Alice Sing Credits Divine Help
A Chicago court acquitted Alice Sing of murdering her Chinese husband Charles Sing. Sing said she trusted the Lord and felt no fear of Chinese secret societies. She thanked her attorneys led by Maurice Lennon and planned to return home to Kansas City with her mother and sister.
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Alice Davis Sing
McDonald's Court
Chicago
Charles Sing
Lennon
Sing
Ling
Kansas City
Nora Davis
Emma Davis
Scott
Joliet Raises Two Diphtheria Quarantines
Health conditions improve in Joliet as two diphtheria quarantines are raised after recent cases at 704 Jackson Street and 104 Douglass Street.
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Joliet
Jackson Street
Douglass Street
Beilis Remains in Russia Amid Trial of Kiev Editor
Mendel Beilis and his family hold passports allowing departure but stay in Kiev as the ritual murder trial continues. Beilis may delay leaving until editor Behurgine faces trial for publishing articles condemning the government and defending Beilis.
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Kiev
Russia
Mendel Beilis
Béhurgine
Kievianine
Beilis
Unruly Saloonist Faces Financial Scrutiny and School Violations
Meeker saloonist George Andrichik contends with legal action over a $699.16 suit secured by Porter Brewing and clashes with the school board after failing to send his 12 year old daughter to school. Mayor Wood suspended his license amid concerns the girl aided in the saloon. Truant officers report ongoing violations and a Dec 31 license expiry. a new application seems unlikely.
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George Andrichik
Andi Salgon
Okie Stevenson
Porter Brewing Col
Andrichik
Mayor Wood
Arthur
Raymond Keach Dies After Skull Fracture
Raymond Keach eight year old son of William Keach living near Mokena died at St Renée Hospital in Blue Island from a fractured skull suffered while a horse team collapsed and fell while leading four horses to water Wednesday morning.
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Raymond
Wm. Keach
Mokena
St. Renee Pst Tal
Blue Island
Banks Back Currency Bill Gains Support in Joliet
Local bankers in Joliet voiced strong support for the Wilson administration currency bill. C E Wilson of Will County National and others said the plan will aid business, ease panics, and prevent 1907-like crises while allowing banks to adapt by shifting to state charters if needed.
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Wilson
C. E. Wilson
Will County
Pres Wilson
Congress
A. Jy MelIntyre
Joliet Trust and Savings
George Woodruff
First National
Senate
Judge Campbell Leaves After Clearing Calendar
Judge Campbell, after three weeks on the chancery docket, departed for his home in Kankakes last night and will not return this term unless an emergency arises. Judge Dibel will handle urgent matters as he is tied to appellate work. The January circuit term begins January 6 with the grand jury reporting for duty. Judge Hooper will try civil cases.
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Campbell
Kankakes
Dibel
Circuit Court
Hooper
Judge Delays Ruling on Collins Custody Promise
Judge postponed a decision on the custody of Mrs. Char Collins' children after promises of reform were presented. The matter was taken up yesterday with no immediate ruling issued.
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Mra
Char Collins
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