Prison population nears five thousand one hundred mark
Stateville and the old prison population approaches 5100 as about forty prisoners arrive from Chicago. Warden Frank D. Whipp notes the influx, shortage of summer weight uniforms and shoes, with shipments from Pontiac reform school. Of inmates, 3872 come from Chicago and 640 are charged with murder. other counts include larceny 637 burglary and larceny 405 robbery 634 armed robbery 1379 manslaughter 234 and assault to rob 105.
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Chicago
Stateville
Frank D. Whipp
Pontiac Reformatory
Wisconsin Judge Falls Into Lake During Fishing Display
Judge Fred R. Adams of Crivitz bragged about a big catch on a Wisconsin lake when a strike pulled his rod and he toppled into the water with boat and fish. Lee Dice and Arthur Wagner helped pull him back aboard. the judge called it a whale of a story for home.
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Wisconsin
Fred Adams
Crivitz
Fred R. Adams
Zoom
Lee Dice
Arthur Wagner
Joliet
Dice
Speed Limit Cut on All Highways Across State
State police announce a lowered speed limit on all highways due to recent accidents and increased traffic from World's Fair visitors. Sergeant Jimmy O Neill urges motorists to reduce speed to a safe rate to protect lives.
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Jimmy” O'Neill
Marriage Licenses Rise In County Clerk Totals
The marriage business shows a stronger month with August beating July in licenses issued. In the first 29 days, 63 marriage licenses were issued at the county courthouse, while July saw 7 permits in the same period. Most licenses went to Illinois residents from Will and Cook counties. one couple traveled from Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion F. Delander
Court House
Illinois
Will
Cook Counties
Canada
Kansas
Missouri
Michigan
Iowa
Ohio
Indiana
Sam Shepley Picnic Proves Big Success
Commissioner Sam Shepley hosted a city street department picnic at the Peter Dittmyer cottage near Troy last Sunday. A large crowd attended with various games and prizes awarded to the oldest married couple. Mr. Shepley announced the event will become a yearly occasion.
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Sam Shepley
Street Department
Peter Dittmyer
Troy
Shepley
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