Events and rumors swirl at Joliet social clubs
Readers relay gossip from Around the Town including light jabs at Maude Blackburn, chatter about local figures from Jimmy Norris to Owen McBride, and notes on diners, dancers, and social venues. Mentions of Estelle Castle Mather, Joliet youth scenes, and upcoming local civic hints color the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
Ethyl Floray
Virginia Bungard
Marjorie Gurick
Irv (Maude) Blackburn
Maude
H’m
Jimmy Norris
Riddles and Trials in the Guiteau Case Chronicle
A portrait of Charles J. Guiteau the assassin is sketched noting his birth in 1841 Freeport Illinois and a troubled lineage. The piece traces his path from Oneida Community to Chicago New York and his failed ventures before seeking holy work. Nearby items report Joliet Lockport journalist Mitchell Curtis joining AP Chicago and light notes on golf pro Heinie Sick and attorney Dale Nicholson teaching duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiteau
Freeport
Ill
Ann Arbor
Noyes
New York
Chicago
Mitchell Curtis
Joliet and Lockport
Associated Press
Curtis
Dale Nicholson
The Guiteau Case and Its Aftermath in 19th Century Court
A historical survey traces Guiteau from religious delusion and hoaxes in the 1870s to his 1881 assassination of President Garfield. It covers his eccentric campaigns, trial, defense as guided by inspiration, and the controversial push for pardon before his execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Guiteau
Moody and Sankey
Grant
Garfield
Vienna
Paris
White House
Washington
President Garfield
Pennsylvania Railroad
St. Paul
Watkins Syndicate
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Ralph Murphy
Nick Scott
Milwaukee
Joe
Bill
Scottie
Sam
Patsy
Jimmie Hart
Jay” Marvin
E. J. & E. Switchman
Owen McBride
Hollywood
Raub Street
Bill Gahan
Carlo Borgia
Florida
Catherine Barden
Marion Young
Andrew Lipa
Mary Fran Gleason
Mt. Carmel
Butts
Phalen
Truman Kiester
Estelle Castle Mather
YolJonda School of the Dance
Marian Spriggens
Ruth Brynings
Jeanette Kristal
Shirley Weibel
Dorothy Burt
Virginia Howen
Tommy
Vidano
James Hart
Lucille Jévitz
Jean McLaren
Woodruff Hotel
Woodruff
O . Frances Will
The
Sprague Dairy Co
Joliet
Artie Donovan
N. ¥. ‘A. and Friendly Youth Organization
Park Board
Blades
Mean
Vincent Towne
Charles J. Guiteau
Henry
Heinie
Fennie
Loop
Buster Brown
Aook
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