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' -3"WBrSr T flr I I NEWS OF Sunrise, 5:11; sunset, 6:30. Fire destroyed loading platform f Linseed Oil Co.'s building, 2209 Lum- Anthony Johnson, 89, 5957 Prairie av., suicide. Jumped- into lake. De spondent over loss of speech. Dr. Nelson Burr, dentist, 3175 Lin coln av., fined $5. Lillian Baker, of fice girl, says he struck her. Coroner's jury over body of Joseph Sokolowsky, 1640 W. 19th, held Al bert Mayfil to grand jury. Custave Deutschman, held in con nection with murder of Mrs. Agnes Middleton, released on bonds. John Hammond, clerk Chicago Beach hotel, held by federal sleuths for alleged fraudulent mail insurance scheme Jennie Jesna, 1546 Wabash av., found fatally stabbed on kitchen floor. Lewis Secor, John McKinley and Frank Miller, same address, ar rested. War's demand for old metal has increased prices and there are 551 more junk dealers in Chicago than there were last year. Louis F. Swift, Jr., Lake Forest, packer's son, arrested for driving auto 30 miles an hour through Ev anston. Boys of Rob't Morris school have formed model city and want somfe one to lend a city hall to meet in. For second time in 6 months 3,500 employes of Standard Oil Co., Whit ing, Ind., were given 10 per cent in crease in wages. 600 additional men just employed. Citizens' traffic and safety com'n will entertain city and park traffic police at dinner. Chief Healey will be honor guest at similar affair in New York. Dr. J. J. Haiselden removed parts of two children's skulls to remedy nerve ' and brain defects. John Huzgian dead in County hos pitaL Geo. and Abe Kahourey held. Beat John, police say. THE DAY CONCERNING CHICAGO Irma, wife of Actor Joe Howard, who committed suicide in Omaha, buried today by her father, Martin H. Kilgallen. Sanford Rosenbaum, 419 W. Gar field blvd., held in murder of Ernest Gross, 5956 S. May, after stabbing match. Elevated roads will take gigantic census April 26. Patrons will be asked to write or cards just where they ride to each average day. Jos. Filoffo, 18, 1739 Wabansia av.f good job, happy home, shot self. "Wanted to die while I was so happy," he explained. Has chance to live. Dr. Geo. W. Webster, 58, 560 E. 36th, of Wesley Memorial hospital staff, to wed Mabel MacNab, 41, 6545 Kimbark av. Robbers got $50 watch from waiter and $25 from cash register, Chris 'Smerling's restaurant, 2154 S. West ern av. Miss Caroline Kister, 4448 Dover av., nearly dead from taking poison. Wm. Callahan, name believed ficti tious, whom girl says betrayed her, arrested. Dr. Lillian R. Hobbs, 4035 Indiana av., held to grand jury on charge of causing death of Alda Christopher son, 4149 Ellis av. by illegal opera tion. Mrs. Scott Durand, whose famous Crabtree farm herd of cattle was kill ed by state authorities because of hoof and mouth disease, will start new herd. Att'y Gen. Lucey slated to be chairman of Democratic state con vention. Blue caps ordered for night police men. Says white caps are too easily seen at night. Anna Engberg sued Henry Liese, 3330 N. Ashland blvd., for $50,000 Basis of action unknown. Mrs. Chas. Mollan, 4923 Sheridan rd., hurt when auto was hit by Stony Island av. street car. - -lim n ihii,. &jjtoib&mmt&L wrfim!flMTm