Counterfeit Dies and Coins Probe Fails to Find Plant
Federal detectives joined local officers in Joliet as fifteen houses barns and outbuildings were searched in a bid to locate a counterfeit half dollar operation believed tied to a Chicago plant. Though no arrests were made investigators found evidence suggesting the phony coins circulated locally, with at least one foreigner involved in attempting to pass a half dollar at a post office stamp window before the attempt was thwarted.
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Federal
Peter Daughtbury and Son
Jacobs
Joliet
MccCraney
Connors
Central Station
Judge
Chicago
Health Department Orders Three Diphtheria Fumigations
The health department ordered three fumigations for diphtheria at 108 Richards Street, 743 South Des Plaines Street, and St. Peter's Church. The action targets quell the outbreak and protect residents and parishioners.
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Health Department
Richards Street
South Desplaines Street
St. Peter's Church
Thaw Loses Fight for Liberty in Supreme Court
Harry K Thaw slayer of Stanford White lost his bid for freedom as the Supreme Court ordered extradition from New Hampshire to New York. The court reversed a habeas corpus grant and Thaw may face trial for conspiracy to escape Mattewan following his escape and flight to Canada.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Woday
Supreme Court
New York State
New Hampshire
Mattewan Asylum
Court
Thaw
Mattewan
New York
Canada
High Court
Federal District
July Twenty club meets at 433 S Chicago with Mrs Schick
The July Twenty club will meet with Mrs Charles Schick at her home 433 South Chicago Street tomorrow afternoon.
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July Twenty Club
Charles Schick
Chicago Street
Honor Men Break Camp Dunne Today
The honor men of Camp Dunne east of Frankfort broke camp and moved to the prison farm in Lockport township. They had built two miles of hard roads in two months and three miles of ward road since September with no disturbances, under Capt. T. G. Keegan.
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Dunne
Frankfort
Lockport Township
Frankfort Township
Ward Road
T. G. Keegan
Rockdale Woman Dies After Laying Down to Rest
Blanche Kasnarki, 29, died of heart failure last night after lying down for a rest following supper. She had a history of heart attacks but appeared in usual health earlier. Her husband, a Rockdale mill worker, and her mother survive. funeral arrangements not complete.
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Blanche Kasnarki
Thal
German Guns Taken as Allies Seize Loos Trench Line
Paris dispatch reports French troops capture two German artillery pieces near Albert and seize the first trench line southwest of Loos. Allied mining of trenches continues, bayonet charges seen as effective. Typhoid fever breaks out in German ranks with high death toll. Middlekirk and Roubiers debated as captured or not amid conflicting reports.
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United Press
Paris
War Office
Albert
Loos
Belgium
France
Ypres
Middlekirk
Rouliers
Day of Prayer for Germans Proclaimed by Cologne Archbishop
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Archbishop of Cologne has designated January 1 as a day of prayer and repentance for the German army. The move signals spiritual reflection amid wartime strain.
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Eee - Amsterdam
Cologne
Janith
Russians forge line before Warsaw strengthens defense
London dispatch reports the Russian army defending Warsaw has formed a new defensive line before the capital. About one million men are said to be under arms with reinforcements lengthening the line from the Vistula to the Pilica, spanning roughly sixty miles. Snow and frigid weather hamper operations on both sides.
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United Press
London
Warsaw
Poland
Nichelag
Vistula
Pilica
Christmas charity drive aids Joliet families this year
The Associated Workers in Joliet plan a Christmas charity dinner for 150 families funded by cashmere stockings and donations from Good Fellows, King’s Daughters, and local churches. Margaret Linn led nurse inspections, with baskets packed on Wednesday and distributed Thursday by a volunteer team including Poster Howard and Boy Scouts.
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Haing
John Lambert
Joliet
Adam Arcade
Margaret. Linn
King’s Daughters
Holly Club
Margaret Arthur
Howard
W. R. Blackwelder
Sandcreek Giant
Arcade
Tocfly
Safe blown at Cort Theatre in Chicago robbers escape
Early today robbers blew open the Cort theatre safe in Chicago's shop district after binding the night watchman. They escaped with an estimated 3000 to 4000 dollars from Saturday and Sunday performances. The thieves had attended last night’s show and hid inside the building. They overpowered the guard, tying him to a chair as curtains from the boxes were used to muffle the blast.
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United Press
Chicago
Cort Theatre
Prisoner Escapes From Martin Prison Scene Aboard Train
An escaped prisoner linked to game law violations eludes capture after a pursuit from New Lenox to Joliet. Constable Henry Martin reports the escape as Justice McCulloch arrives and finds the suspect gone from the judge’s office.
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Lenox
Joliet
Justice
McCulloch
Martin
Morning Star Mission Hosts Sunday Breakfast
Supt. McCarthy of the Morning Star Mission served breakfast to 25 guests who used Saturday night sleeping quarters. The plan is to make Sunday breakfasts a regular feature if donations warrant. By Sunday morning September he had housed 665 homeless men and youths since opening the sleeping quarters. accommodations reach 40 per night and attendance has often been at capacity. A Christmas day dinner for all comers is planned with about 150 expected. donations are welcome though no solicitation is made.
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McCarthy
Star Mission
Mctarthy
Fifty Years Ago Today December 21 Savannah Advance Guard
Fifty years ago today December 21 advance guard of Sherman's army entered Savannah. The act creating the rank of admiral in the navy became law and Rear Admiral Farragut was nominated. The new rank mirrored the lieutenant general title held by Grant.
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Sherman
Savannah
Admiraal
Admira
Farragut
Grant
Brazil Exiles Emperor Dom Pedro After Decree Twenty Five Years Ago
An executive decree exiled the deposed emperor Dom Pedro and his family from Brazil and seized their property. The move aimed to erase imperial rule and solidify the republic, with authorities docking estates and assets while abroad.
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Brazil
Dom Pedro
Kaiser to Spend Christmas with Troops at Front
Berlin reports Kaiser has gone to the front to join his troops for Christmas. Unofficial sources say he has fully recovered his health and is accompanied by several cabinet ministers upon returning to the field.
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The
United Press
Berlin
Kaiser
Wife of Joliet's Ex Mayor Is Critically Ill
Mrs. We Crosius, wife of a former Joliet mayor, is critically ill at her Chicago home and is not expected to recover.
Good Fellow movement feeds homeless at central station
Twenty nine lodgers stayed at the central police station Saturday night and received breakfast. Twenty two were entertained last night and served coffee and rolls this morning. Calls for ten workers to shovel snow came in, helping many last night to earn money. Chief Murphy urges those needing work to call by 7 AM, aiding the homeless during the low business period.
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Central Police Station
Central Station
Murphy
Thegn
Ingalls Railroad May Now Be Leased
A.J. McIntyre and George Woodruff returned from New York after a conference on leasing the short line north from Toledo owned by the L. E. Ingalls estate. No decision yet, but a proposed lease for several years to a similar company may be used temporarily due to current money market conditions. The plan will be reviewed by the Joliet Trust and Savings Bank officers acting as estate executor, with a decision expected soon.
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A. D. McIntyre
Joliet Trust and Savings Bank
George Woodruff
First National Bank
New York
Toledo
L. E. Ingalls
Mr. McIntyre
McIntyre
Boss of the House Arraigned in Police Court
Steve Bonnar declared I am the boss as he faced a police court complaint from his wife. He admitted little income and argued over money for bread and rent while a recent spree preceded the case. A putcher knife attack was alleged and Bonnar paid a $10 fine plus costs.
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Steve Bonnar
Steve
Judge Lumley
Daring attempt to blow private safe at Washington Street
At 4 10 this morning two men tried to blow John Morris 411 Washington Street rooming house safe. The proprietor heard explosions as the 300 pound safe was moved to the basement and drilled. The intruders fled. only a small amount was inside. The safe now at Beuttenueller Spelier for repairs.
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John “Dinah” Morris
Washington Street
Dinah
Beuttenueller & Spelier’s
Visiting List Expanded by County Advisor Grannis
County advisor Grannis adds two more office days to the visiting list, establishing two additional out of town sessions for residents seeking appointments and information. The move broadens access and aids constituents with local concerns during scheduled visits.
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Grannis
Remodel Court House Suggests Auditor Noble
County Auditor Charles Noble and County Clerk Ed Young urge remodeling of the courthouse for modern lines and centralized stairways. They argue the east and west stairways waste space and propose expanding second and third floors to cover hallway areas to free vaults and better house the growing revenue, tax, and records offices.
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Charles Noble
Ed Young
Oth
Revenue Department
County __ Smith
Sullivan Names Clean Man Postmaster Candidate
Washington December 21 The United Press reports Senator Lew Day says Romer Sullivan can name Belvidere Illinois postmaster if he selects a man not tied to US traffic and not Governor Dunne Belvidere is Sullivan's town but Dunne objects due to alcohol and temperance politics amid Christmas season.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Romer Sullivan
Belvidere
Dunne
Lewday
Sullivan
Office Schedule Details for City Clerk Office Days
The schedule indicates first Tuesday mornings at Monee Jin and first Wednesday each month at the First Ni Bank in Lockport. This notes recurring office days for the clerk on specific dates.
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Monee Jin
Ni ‘Bank
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Liberty
Rockdale
Middlekirk and Roubiers
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Chicago Theatre
Rongtable
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Ingalls Railroad
John Morris
Washington St
Ing
Court House
Young
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