Eleven year old dies after kerosene explosion fire
Arnabelle Gray, eleven, daughter of Wallace Gray of 109 Cagwin avenue, died at St Joseph's hospital after burns from a kerosene can explosion in a kitchen. The accident started when she lit a stove with kerosene and oil splashed over her clothing, igniting. Neighbors and her uncle William Funk and John Frederick extinguished the flames, but she died shortly after 1 AM. Coroner Noel recorded a verdict of accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnabelle Gray
Wallace Gray
Adams Steel Mills
Cagwin Avenue
St. Joseph's Hospital
William Funk
Kelly Avenue
Miss Gray
John Fredrick
Funk
Fredrick
Mary
George Moore
St.Goseph's Hospital
Waverly’ Place
Joss
Adames Moore
Fowreig‘tore
Peter McAlone
Peter Birsen
John Gost
John Morrissey
Three Legged Plymouth Rock Chick Captivates Town
Mrs. Andrew Cody of 618 North Chicago Street exhibits a three legged Plymouth Rock chicken, born July 24 from sixteen eggs, living as a tame family pet that draws town interest and a museum offer she declined. The third leg attaches near the tail and remains functional though unused, as the bird enjoys daily grooming and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Cody
Chicago
William Cody
Buffalo Bill
Cody
New England
Jefferson Club Reorganized Amid Strong Democratic Support
The Jefferson Club of Will County was re formed at Connor's Hall Joliet with over 100 members. Ned Allen was named president, Bernard Kelly vice president Joseph O Connell treasurer and Edward Waters secretary, with plans to form a statewide network and back Adlai Stevenson Bryan for governor and Williams Jennings Bryan for president.
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Jefferson Club
Grover Cleveland
United States
Thomas Riley
Illinois
Dr. Cushing
Adlai E. Stevenson
Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
John B. Mount
Thomas Donovan
Stevenson
Riley
Deaths: Mable Holt Bargo Plano Texas August funeral
Death notices record Mable Holt Bargo wife of Thomas Bargo died in Plano Texas August 11 after a year long illness. She leaves a husband and four years old child and parents Mr and Mrs A Holt plus siblings. Interment planned at Dafood cemetery with departure from Alton station on the 12:20 p.m. train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bargo
Mable Holt Bargo
Thomas Bargo
Plano
Aitte
A Hale
Logan Wins Out Committeeman Margin Narrow
Logan defeats Quinn by 81 votes for state central committeeman amid strong Will county showing. Kane and McHenry results favor Logan. Quinn carried Kane with 238 to 484 and Elgin Sullivan forces influence noted. Prohibition and Socialist votes listed. scattered county results and minor contests included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Mount
Will County
Mr.Mount
State Central
John A. Logan
John F. Quinn
Logan
Quinn
Elgin
Aubery
Kane County
County
Heed
DuPage Deliah Cinerea
Kane
Ara Ceca
Tragic Kitchen Fire Claims Miss Gray During Vacation Visit
A kitchen accident in Rome led to a fatal explosion and fire that engulfed Miss Gray while staying with her aunt. Relatives struggled to extinguish flames by rolling her in grass and mud. She, a First Presbyterian Sunday School pupil, is buried at Oakwood after a Friday funeral.
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Rome
Grasa
John Frans
First Presbyterian Church
G. Reynolds
Oakwood
Lunatic Abroad At Elwood In Grim Local Rumor
Reports say an escaped lunatic roams Elwood causing fear and chatter. Description sketches a four foot high man in a dark sack coat with a week’s growth and a suitcase or salt case. no sensational acts confirmed and residents say they are not afraid.
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Elwood
Lamatic
Dove
Joliet
Official Vote Canvass Completes With Few Changes
The official canvass of the vote was completed last night with only minor changes from the original results. Officials cited stability in totals and no major disputes arising from the tally.
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Annabelle Gray
Little Girl
Annabelle
Dames’ Undertaking
North Bluff Street
Noel
Annabelis
Democrats of
Judge Allen
Donovan
Cushing
J. B. Mount
The
Jefferson Club of
Crats
Connor
Jefferson
Joliet Streets
Ned Allen
Alderman Ber
Nard Kelly
Presi
Edward Waters
Bership Committee
Iin
Mason
Webater
Oglesby Ees
Thetree
Ogiesby
Baleemen
McCullough
Andrew Russell
Riel Ae Eae
Ernmirr
Pia Pe
State Central Committee
William Grote
Aloes i
Bush
Balgeman
DuPage
Heise
Hill
Atate
Barr Ssr Ray
Barr's
Circuit Court
Piepenbrink
Zarley
Ayer
Elgin Man
John F
Wes Eels
Ie Logan
Will
Addison Blakely
Esaee
Fe Ieee
lCuneo
F. Betdler
Ralph Jeffris
John B
Ee Gee Pankr Opto
Bly
MO. Rissney
Iidies
Seth Gidler
Ee. W. Coppage
Daithe
Etrentt
Robert Gray
Dor
Circwit
Dr. Brannon
Mahoney
Hinge
Recorder
Harvey Wood
Harvey
Chafin
Sheen
W. A. Brubaker
J.’H- Hoofstit
Oerl
Aah
oMeter
Snapp
Pawe
McHenry
Heehee
Wil Sale
Erat Eet Te
Abel
Mateer Bros
Jefferson St
Cen
Itizens National Bank Barber Building
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