Murder in the Sack: Chicago’s Latest Grisly Crime

In a shocking turn of events, a coroner’s jury has closed the inquest into the gruesome gunny sack murder, upholding the grand jury’s decision to hold Clar Thelao in custody. Thelao, along with accomplice George Ketcham, is suspected of committing the heinous crime. The Lake Street station was closed as police investigated the crime scene, and the city is expected to save $50,000 per year by shifting services to Warren Avenue and Desplaines Street stations.

Meanwhile, tragedy struck at the Schulze Co. baking plant when window washer William Mattson took a fatal fall from the third floor. The 35-year-old man, who lived at 3745 South Sacramento Avenue, left behind a family and a community in mourning.

Illness struck Zion City when Wilbur Glen Voliva, the city’s leader, was granted command by Dr. C.E. Crawford. In response to a smallpox outbreak, Crawford ordered a quarantine to prevent the disease from spreading further.

At Lake Bluff school, a swing collapsed, killing 6-year-old Elsie Gustafson, daughter of a gardener for A.A. Sprague. The young girl’s life was cut short in a senseless tragedy that has left the community reeling.

John Strosnider, a convicted confidence king, was granted a writ of habeas corpus, allowing him to post $10,000 in bail. However, his freedom was short-lived, as he was arrested again for attempting to flirt with 20-year-old May McKinney at 3009 East 80th Street.

However, in a bizarre case, charges against John Jones were dismissed after he skipped a court appearance in Hyde Park to avoid damaging his reputation. Jones had been accused of trying to flirt with May McKinney on an Illinois Central train.

In a more disturbing incident, Mrs. L.B. Swisher and her 27-year-old son, Vernon, were bitten by their pet dog at their home on West Ontario Street. The dog, which had gone mad, was eventually killed to prevent further harm.

Finally, a fire damaged the home of Mrs. Virginia Jetters at 120 East Walton Street. Firefighters risked their lives to put out the blaze, highlighting the dangers of their profession.