What Is the Matter With America Address on Cost of Living
George Woodruff of Joliet, president of the First National Bank, will address New England Agricultural Society on remedies for rising living costs. He cites three causes: increasing gold supply, breakdown of competition, and declining per capita farm production, with proposed remedies including wage measures, regulation of trusts, and improved farming practices.
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George Woodruff
Joilet
First National Bank
Meee
England
the of Commerce
Woodruff
America
United States
Mr. Woodruff
German Policemen Enforce Laws and Citizens Obey
R A White delivered remarks contrasting German policing with U S practice after a lecture last night. He praised Germany for prompt law enforcement and courteous soldiers while criticizing Americans as a nation of lawbreakers, urging adherence to rules and noting Berlin building permits regulate construction for neighborly rights and appearance.
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R. A. White
United States
Wilson
Germany
White
Berlin
Arrest of Joliet Carriage Dealer Arthur Bly on Visit
Arthur Bly once a Joliet carriage and later automobile dealer was arrested on a bench warrant. He later contacted State's Attorney Martin who said charges had been nalled and reinstated, then Bly was released after the tire company withdrew its charges. Bly returned to settle debts and do the honorable thing.
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Arthur Bly
Joliet
Sabe Pedeanselastro
Sabe Paiomae
Aoe
Ee Reeds
Stevenson
Circuit’ Court
Martin
Bly
Barr
Jefferson Street
Bridge
Grand Jury
Sheriffs’ Office
Ely
State
Woman Dies at Home in Crete Without Doctor due to Faith
Coroner notified of the death of Mrs. John Orr aged 80 near Crete Eastern Will county. A Dunkard member reportedly refused medical treatment. Dr Blimm attended the husband. Coroner deemed death from general decline and issued burial permit without inquest. Survived by four sons.
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William
Wunderlich
John Orr
Will County
Crete
Orr
Dunkards
Blimm
Rockford Planing Mill Destroyed by Fire
The T. J. Dewent planing mill in Rockford DL burned, causing an estimated loss of $60,000 for the business. No injuries reported.
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Rockford
T. J. Dewent
Suit Over Mill Explosion Seeks $10,000
On behalf of John H. Savage as administrator for Thomas Carr deceased, attorney John D Arcy filed in the Circuit court a suit against Wiener Lumber Company for $10,000. The action stems from the July 31, 1911 explosion at the Old saw mill near Joliet that killed Carr. Wiener, owner of the mill and Boston store, declined to use the new compensation act, affecting potential defenses.
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John H. Savage
Thomas Carr
John D'Arcy
Wiener Lumber Company
Joliet
Carr
David Wiener
Chicago
Boston
Widener
Indiana
Pritchard
D'Arcy
Five Indictments at Grundy County Grand Jury
Grundy county grand jury reported yesterday returning five indictments. Two men were indicted on burglary charges, one on larceny, one for arson, and two for selling liquor to a minor.
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Grundy County
Trustees Warned to Curb Flow Crisis for Valley Towns
The Sanitary District of Chicago faces a growing conflict over Lake Michigan water use for the drainage channel. Joliet and valley cities publicized alarm as the federal government threatens suit to curb the flow. A special meeting is set for next Thursday to decide actions impacting future drainage.
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Sanitary “District
Chicago
Michigan
Joliet
Desplaines
Illinois
Sanitary District
Lake Michigan
Seven Doughty case hearings set in police court
Seven cases arise from the late night affray at Mrs. Hector Doughty s home as warrants issue for Hector Doughty and associates. Mrs Doughty accuses assault and child abduction with entry by her mother in law and son.
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Hector Doughty
William Hennessy
Doughty
John W. D'Arcy
Princeton
A. Doughty
James Randall Doughty
Hector R. Doughty
Norman Buckley
Chicago
John Doe
International official appeals to Joliet team owners
J J MacArthur an international officer of the Teamsters Union visited Joliet seeking to win over team owners who refuse to sign the 1913 drivers accord. He called on coal lumber and building material dealers but drew no definite results. News notes large quantities of building material arriving from Lockport for Joliet use.
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J. J
MacArthur
Teamsters’ Union
Joliet
Lockport
German scientist demonstrates anti tuberculosis serum in New York
The German scientist claiming a cure gave a first U S demonstration at the People's Hospital for Chronic Tuberculosis. He treated three patients, two women and a man, under the gaze of about twenty physicians. Critics noted selection from about ten candidates and that effects may appear in fourteen to fifteen days.
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United States
New York
People's Hospital
Woody Hutchinson
Milwaukee
Friedman
Three Italians Reach $15,500 Settlement in Mine Disaster Claims
Three Italians entombed seven days in the St Paul Coal Company disaster of November 15, 1910, settled their cases for $15,500 after amicable talks led by attorney John D Arcy. The men Giacomo Pigati Salvatore Pigatta Quartaroli Antonori and their company faced long trials that experts estimated would cost far more.
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Princeton
St. Paul
Coal Company
Giacoma Pigati
Salvatore Pigatta Quartaroli Antonori
Seth
Aged Resident Dies After Fire Exposure in New Lenox
Christena Erickson died at the Methodist parsonage after pneumonia tied to exposure from the earlier home fire that struck her daughter Mrs. C J Meyer. Born in Sweden in 1883 she lived in Peotone for years and joined the church forty five years ago. Survived by daughter Mrs Meyer and two sons George in North Dakota and Walter in Peotone. Funeral plans pending.
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New Lenox
C. J. Meyer
Christena Erickson
Sweden
America
George
North Dakota
Walter
Peotone
Joliet Plans $100000 Paving Drive In City
City engineer C D OCallahan announces paving work to begin when weather allows with a $100000 budget. Planned improvements include McDonough street from I M canal to Raynor avenue at $32000 and Eastern avenue from Cass street to Third avenue at $20000. Railroad street from West Jefferson to city limits costs $20000 with $5000 paid by C J company.
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Joliet
C. D. O'Callahan
McDonough Street
I. & M. Canal
Raynor Avenue
Eastern Avenue
Cass Street
Third Avenue
Avenue
LaFayette — Street
C. & J. Company
West Jefferson
Hmita
Young Woman Fights Dog for Her Life in City Attack
Miss Mary Hanlon a forewoman at the Sweet Orr plant was attacked by a dog owned by J J Kelly at 405 Washington. She fought the animal off, her clothing torn. A complaint was filed with Chief DeMiller and the dog ordered killed.
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Mary Hanlon
Southeastern Avenue
Sweet-Orr
J.J. Kelly
Washington Street
DeMiller
Mack Accepted Appointment as Ambassador to Austro Hungary
Norman E Mack of Buffalo has received an offer to become ambassador to Austro Hungary succeeding Kerens of St Louis. The news comes from Buffalo on March 7.
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Buffalo
Norman. E. Mack
Austro-Hungary
Ker‘ens
St. Loula
Short Stories of Business Opportunities in the News Want Ad
A vivid note invites readers to explore human interest business opportunities in the News Want Ad section. It promises engaging stories that grip attention and highlight everyday enterprise through the page’s nightly listings.
McCowan Family Search Ends Without Answers
A two day search along the Tennessee and Michigan canal by police and relatives failed to find Michael McCowan. Authorities closed the investigation, leaving the family hopeful yet without clues as to his whereabouts.
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Tn and
Michigan Canal
Michael McCowan
Maw Gill
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Wiener
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Medill McCormick
National Progressive Commitee
Donald R. Richberg
National Progressive Service Board
F. S. Munro
George B. Boardman
Joliet and
Edward Corlett
Cory Righ
News Service
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Aster
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