Joliet Tabernacle Evanglist Draws Big Crowd
Evangelist Robert E Lee Jarvis leads a large Joliet tabernacle crowd under inclement weather. He preaches The Two Ways, contrasting God’s Way with man’s, urging converts and warning that more people in Joliet go to hell by indifference. The service features a strong chorus and a standing ovation for Prof Benj F Butts as thousands respond to the revival call.
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Benj. F. Butts
Willits Ray Wilson
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B. F. Butts
Central Presbyterian Church
Widow Jessie Blend Dies After Husband’s Conviction
Mrs Jessie Blend wife of condemned forger Van Vlissingen died at her daughter’s Chicago home after ptomaine poisoning. The following day Mrs Hillis died. both deaths marked the week’s misfortunes. Blends’ son Wilton attended the ashes’ burial in Virginia.
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Peter van Viissingen
Illinois State Penitentiary
Jessie. R. Blend
George H. Allis
Crandon Avenue
Chicago
Hillis
Hills
Blend
Wilton Blend
Virginia
van Vlissingen
van Viissingen
van Viiissingen
Jessie Roosevelt
German Republicans to Entertain Tomorrow
The Germer Gare club will host an afternoon meeting at 2 o'clock with President Voight inviting members of other Republican groups and candidates. The event promises extra interest with a general free-for-all, plus pictures and refreshments as campaigning heats up.
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Germer- Gare Club
Voight
French Liner La Tourine Reported in Fire at Sea
Wireless dispatch from Valentia reports the French liner La Tourine on fire 700 miles west of Brest while New York to Havre. Rotterdam Swanmore Cornishman and Arabic rush to aid as 84 passengers and a crew of 200 face danger. cargo 1200 tons mostly foodstuffs. The vessel sailed Feb 26, owners say near English coast with rescue en route.
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Lloyd's
Rotterdam
Swanmore
Valentia
Ireland
New York
Havre
Americans
Canada
Ponte Dutin
Liverpool
la Tourine
Tremendous Drug Syndicate Reported In Gary Area
Chicago federal district attorney Clyne says shipments of cocaine heroin opium and other drugs are concentrated in Gary Indiana Hammond and other midwestern cities. He alleges a syndicate of gigantic proportions evading the new anti drug law effective today and promises positive information from ongoing investigations.
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Freedos? Lifers Seek Clemency for Two Prisoners
Nineteen judges petition the governor for clemency for Charles Kurth and Thomas McNally, both serving twenty one years to life in Illinois State Penitentiary Joliet. Catholic chaplain Rev Peter Crambley has presented the plea in Springfield amid claims of police frame up and coerced testimony from the Pranty family women.
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Charles Kurth
Thomas McNally
Springfield
Circuit
Superior Courts of
Chicago
Peter Crambley
State Institution
Dunne
Callahan & Callahan
Joliet
Joseph Ripley
James. Prunty
Peter
Coenen
Korth
McNally
Peter Prunty
James T. Jahan
Former Joliet Man Dies in Kansas
Frank McCabe formerly of Joliet died at his home in Kansas yesterday morning. James and Hugh McCabe of Joliet, brothers of the deceased, left last evening to attend the funeral.
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Frank McCabe
Federal inspector to end quarantine in Wildcounty Baker area
Dr. W. C. Dye said one federal team will finish the final inspection in Wildcounty Baker territory soon with James McDonald remaining. He expects to stay about 30 more days as officials consider nationwide apportionment to prevent repeat of foot and mouth and hog cholera outbreaks.
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W. C. Dye
James McDonald
Morning Mail
Department
Will County
Gliac
Morning encounter leads to alleged theft in Aurora
Early morning incident on 201 State street involved Ludwig Marovic and Francés Rice. Police report Marovic may have lost $60 while Rice rested, with a $10 billy found and hidden near a lamp. Patrons and officers searched the home. Rice and Williams denied robbery claims as court proceedings outline the case.
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Francés Rice
Aurora
State Street
Ludwig
BH. Williams
Frances Rice
Patolmen Ivitz
Ryan
Layfield
Murphy
Latwig
Willa
Fifty Years Ago Today March 6 Sail Race Challenge
In New York owners of the Shamrock and Katrina sent challenges to Eat of Dutiingen to race his new yacht Valkyre for the America's Cup. The notice marks a historic attempt tied to the famed competition.
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Shamrock
Katrina
Dutiingen
Valkyre
Barber Campaign Keeps Confidence Ahead of City Election
Campaign managers in damp weather declare solid support for Barber in the mayoral race. They claim a citywide canvass shows Barber leading and anticipate victory when voters go to the polls in the April election. Women supporters join the push, praising his record and promise to do what is right.
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Barber Standard
McKinley Club Hosts Faction Bias Freepledge Night
Joliet Republicans crowd into the McKinley Republican Club meeting to hear candidates pledge general support after primaries. Barbers and Henschens factions exchange vows of backing across the aisle as Attorney William Murphy defends Henschen and criticizes local papers. The event features multiple commissioner hopefuls, socially hosted by a club expanding its quarters and reject gambling or alcohol.
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McKinley Republican Club
West Side
Barber
Gee Town
Vetty - Ofciais
Ama
Thep
Henschen
Murphy
Joliet
Julhin Westphal
Ready 10 Vote Strategy for Busy Primary Polls
Voters urged to study a sample ballot beforehand and mark choices quickly. Instructions stress preparing candidate names and voting one mayor and four commissioners, to avoid delays and ensure all ballots are cast before polls close.
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Baligeoup
Bids Opened For Township Oiling Apparatus
Joliet township highway commissioners met this morning and opened bids for an oiling apparatus and tank. A large number of bids were received but no decision was made. Supt. of Highways Will H. Smith attended.
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Supt. of
Will H. Smith
Lockport Man Fined for Drunkenness in Police Court
James Russell was booked as a sober drunk and fined $1 plus costs in police court this morning. He told Jude Lumley he has been doing fairly well and that this is the first time he has been intoxicated since the first of the year. The court remarked that many men with better records have faced similar trouble.
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James Russell
Russell
Jude Lumley
Warren OQ Hodgdon Candidate for Commissioner Statement
A candidate for commissioner Warren Hodgdon issues a statement on the campaign page. The message addresses voters and outlines positions on local issues.
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Warren OQ
Hodgdon
Wandering William Michels Gets Court Offer to Work Off Fine
In police court Judge Lumley told William Michels that he could settle his fine in about ten days if he agreed to work at the central station. Michels was picked up yesterday while about the streets and was described as suffering from.
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William Michels
Lumley
Michels
Ees
Benevec
Made in America Products Shown at Exposition
A United Press report from New York outlines the first Made in America industrial exposition at Grand Central Palace. The event follows a recommendation by Mayor Commissioner Hartigan to promote American goods and improve national familiarity with domestic products.
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New York
Grand Central Palace
Hartigan
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