Plainfield Bank Failure Sparks Fresh Scrutiny and Rumors
The Plainfield State Bank faces intensified scrutiny as cash withdrawals from the failed institution prompt plans to increase capitalization. The case links gambling and personal estate issues to the downfall, with rumors of forgery and criminal charges arising as receivers file.
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Plainfield State Bank
C. M. Wolf
Barts
Will County
Re- Willard
Plainfield
Bartlett Aveee
Electric
Unclear Arrest Report From Moline Detailing Dismissed Charges
An unreliable wire report describes Todert Nelaan being arrested in Moline and later released after a case dismissed. It mentions a lieutenant and a troubled affair with a spouse, with vague references to Tamils and amicable resolution.
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Todert Nelaan
Moline
Tollet
Connags
Gener- Hophim
Atteradhy
Referee 10 Case Involving Bank Receiver Appointed
The text reports a bankruptcy filing with RW. Willard named receiver on December 18. Creditors must appear to select a trustee, while Evarts faces opposition over trusteeship. Col. MacNantighton rejects serving as trustee, and Charles Bare is discussed as a possible under‑affairs figure.
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Willard
Evarts
Col. MacNantighton
Evarts seen in Louisville as reward rises for banker
Reports place Ju Evarts in Louisville last Friday while try to locate banker, with a $500 reward proposed. A traveling machinery expert says he talked briefly with Evarts and knew nothing of the bank's affairs. By 2 this afternoon $460 had been raised toward the reward and organizers expect $600 by New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jénny Evarts
Louiswie
H. M. Gruetter
Plainfield
Gritine
Giachinery
Evarts
United States
Sayers
New Ear
Maier Sues for Injuries After Roof Fall
Henry Maier of 125 Akin Avenue, a tinsmith, files mandamus in the Circuit Court to appoint an arbitrator to determine damages from a workplace fall. He alleges weeks of illness after his injury left him bedbound and permanently crippled, seeking to compel Poehner & Getter or a related company to appoint counsel.
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Henry Maier
Akin Avenue
Tinsmith
Circuit Court
Pel
Poehner & Etter
Fae
Remorseful man surrenders at police station after beating
A remorseful man walked into a police station this morning and provided evidence against himself for assault. He paid a customary fine and left, while reformist sentiment spreads from the famous points area.
Disorder and remorse follow street altercation in Chicago Street
A reform wave on South Chicago Street sees a minor fight between Bower Anderson and an unknown Meyers last night. Anderson, 30, apologizes at the police station and is sent before Magistrate Lumley with a small fine, as no arrests were made that day.
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Chicago Street
Bower Anderson
Anderson
Meyers
An Rion
Mr. Anderson
Lumley
Ray
Botany Cub Announces Talk by O M Sehanty
O M Sehanty treasurer of the Chicago school bash will speak to the Walter Botany club tonight. He is noted as one of the fern sharps.
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O. M. Sehanty
Chicago
Walter Botany Cob
News breaks New Year greeting amid year end close
Following its usual custom the News will not issue tomorrow. The paper closes the year with cordial good wishes for every reader and a Happy New Year for all.
Teachers Institute Speakers List Out for January 9
A complete list of speakers for the state teachers institute on January 9 includes Supt. and W. Y. Ludwig with reports by teachers and treasurers. Featured are Prof. H Judd, Prof. W C Bagley, W W Coulins, Helena M Pincomb, David Felmley, Prof. A W Nolan, Eva A Smedley, and others. Topics cover consolidation of schools domestic science growth in teaching pensions and related issues.
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W. Y. Ludwig
H. Judd
University of Chicago
W. C. Bagley
Ilinois
W. W. Coulins
DeKalb County
Helena M. Pincomb
University of
Eha
W. H. She Tea
Barmaid Held Up at Rockdale Barroom
Alma Berkovitz, 16, was robbed of $10 by three masked highwaymen at her father Felix Berkovitz’s Rockdale groggery this morning at 6 30. Sheriff Steven son continues the inquiry after a prior escape by the trio following a chased robber last night. The gang’s descriptions and possible camp origin are being pursued.
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Alma
Felix Berkovitz
Rockdale
Judges clear circuit court calendar for January term
Judge Dorrance TM Dibell and colleagues spent days clearing docket with ten chancery matters stricken and reports ordered in thirteen trustee cases. January term begins Monday with Dibell and Hooper on the bench. Dibell handles grand jury and criminal matters while Hooper oversees civil cases.
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Dorrance
Dibell
Circuit Court
Hooper
Check Cashed By Stranger Not Forged Says Drawer
A check for 15 dollars made payable to cash was cashed by Ferris Nehas yesterday. The drawer had lost the check while downtown and stopped payment. JH Sharpe handled the transaction and Nehas will bear the loss.
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Ferris Nehas
JH. Sharpe
Nehas
Hunt at Mount Vernon Inspires Ferris Painting
The piece discusses Ferris’s painting The Hunt at Mount Vernon and its 1785 Washington setting. It details Washington’s fox hunt, the kennels and hounds, and the artist’s biography including Moran family ties and training in Paris and London.
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Mount Vernon
Ferris
Gerlach- Barklow
Washington
Mount? Vernon
Lafayette
Glass
Fifty Years Ago Today Opera Scene Recalls Europe
Fifty years ago northern cities supported Italian German and English opera while New York maintained a permanent French theater. Edwin Booth and others performed nightly. Earl Russell urged a conference of powers over the Schleswig-Holstein dispute.
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New York
Edwin Booth
Edwin Forrest
Charlotte Cushman
Earl Russell
Ngland
Germany
Denmark
Schleswig-Holstein
Alton Telephone Line Nears Completion
Linemen of the Chicago and Alton work to string copper wires for dispatching trains between Bloomington and Chicago. A second gang installs line instruments at stations as Bloomington offices prepare to connect with nearby towns and Chicago. Dispatching by telephone could begin early next year if weather allows and finances loosen.
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Chicago & Alton
Bloomington
Chicago
Tattereen
Ganteee le
North End
St. Louis
Jacksonville
Churches Join In A Mission Move For The New Year
Congregations across the region unite for a joint mission drive as the new year begins. Local churches coordinate volunteers, collect donations, and plan outreach events to aid community programs and families in need.
Will County Churches to Organize For Joliet Mission Conference
A voluntary committee led by Judge Cowing met at the Woman's club to organize Will County churches for a January 25 26 Joliet missionary conference. The plan calls for pastors to recruit laymen and arrange rural pastor participation with speakers supplied by C G Jones and the Joliet committee.
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Joliet
Judge Cowing
Woman’s Club
Will County
C. G. Jones
H. Mf. Heilman
George 2
Third Avenue
Lockport
G. F. Courrier
Wilmington
Bedd
Do 1
Rey
C.D, Jacobs
E. J. Parsons
John Klint
Edw
G. Dahlin
A. C.logan
W. EB. Way
Will County Elections: Petitions Due By February 6
Township elections in Will county are set for April 7 and city elections on April 21. Women volunteers for local option campaigns are being notified. Petitions must be filed 60 days before the election, no later than February 6, at the town clerk for village and city races before February 20. Petition blanks available from Anti-Section League HQ Chicago.
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Will County
Illinois
Security
Chicago
League
Emma J CalvinDismisses Separate Maintenance Case
Emma J. Calvin dismissed her action for separate maintenance against George V. Calvin, ending the dispute and granting no further remedy.
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Emma J
Calvin
George V. Calvin
Second Day Up To Tit Mark The Second Day Up To Tit
The Gerlach Barklow year starts strong with record sales reports on the second day. A wife of a salesman leads the calendar push in Nevada selling a large order at 1.08 per calendar including postage. The company anticipates selling around ten thousand units at this rate.
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Gerlach- Barklow
Lst
Nevada
Hartshorne Kills Wolf Seen Behind Hobbs Barn
William Hartshorne of 123 Krakar avenue shot a wolf in the rear of J R Hobbs barn yesterday afternoon with a 32 rifle. A complaint was filed by Mr Chapman and Hartshorne reported the killing after a Sunday sighting.
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William Hartshorne
Krakar Avenue
J. R. Hobbs
Mr. Chapman
Mr. Hartshorne
Worthy Gundersons Spend Holidays in Urbana Homeland
A married couple Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gunderson of Urbana Illinois visit the home of Peter Shutts father of Mrs. Gunderson for the holidays. They plan a honeymoon at their new Dilnels Univ town residence where Mr. Gunderson teaches in the adventure department and is highly regarded by acquaintances.
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Alfred Gunderson
Urbana
Peter Shutts
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