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  • Two "blind pigs" raided: Frank Ptocieniak arrested for second time. Also arrested were Steve Scope, William Tuszinski, Joe Tuszinski, S.F. Gardewski, John Zarocki, S. Andresewski, Henry Adler, and Ca
    Two "blind pigs" raided: Frank Ptocieniak arrested for second time. Also arrested were Steve Scope, William Tuszinski, Joe Tuszinski, S.F. Gardewski, John Zarocki, S. Andresewski, Henry Adler, and Ca Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 1, p. 8, column 1     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 1, p. 8, column 1   ...
  • Stab Man in "Blind Pig"
    Stab Man in "Blind Pig" Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 11 Jul 1912, p. 7     Kuba Joswitzki of Lee Street and Florence Avenue, Evanston, was stabbed in fourteen places and suffered a gunshot wound at one of the "Blind Pigs" west of the city limits. Joswitzki had a quarrel wit
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 11 Jul 1912, p. 7   Kuba Joswitzki of Lee Street and Florence Avenue, Evanston, was stabbed in …
  • "Pigs" Again are Active
    "Pigs" Again are Active NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 21 Nov 1912, p. 9     Within ten days eight "blind pigs" have opened to the west of Evanston and are doing business in open defiance of the law.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 21 Nov 1912, p. 9   Within ten days eight "blind pigs" have opened to the west of …
  • Dive keepers appeal cases: Frank Ptocieniak and Nick Brosius, notorious "Blind Pig" keepers
    Dive keepers appeal cases: Frank Ptocieniak and Nick Brosius, notorious "Blind Pig" keepers Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 1, p. 5, column 1     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 1, p. 5, column 1   ...
  • To County Jail
    To County Jail Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Jul 1912, p. 1     Albert Zawinski, one of the men taken in the "blind pig" raid Saturday night, has been removed to the county jail owing to his inability to post bond. Once before he posted his violin as bond, but ne
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Jul 1912, p. 1   Albert Zawinski, one of the men taken in the "blind pig" raid …
  • Steffins Fined Two Hundred and Costs
    Steffins Fined Two Hundred and Costs Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Nov 1914, p. 1     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Nov 1914, p. 1   ...
  • Will Attack Blind Pigs
    Will Attack Blind Pigs Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Jul 1912, p. 2     County officers will take action against the numerous "blind pigs" that exist along the western border of Evanston as a result of the attack upon Rgoczki [unclear] Wesick, 1614 Ashland avenue, Evanst
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Jul 1912, p. 2   County officers will take action against the numerous "blind pigs" that exist …
  • May Annex Territory
    May Annex Territory Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 11 Jul 1912, p. 2     Evanston will endeavor to settle the problem of the "blind pigs" on the outskirts of the city by annexing the territory in which they are located and thus bringing them under the jurisdiction of the
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 11 Jul 1912, p. 2   Evanston will endeavor to settle the problem of the "blind pigs" on …
  • Will Attack Legality of Blind Pig Petition
    Will Attack Legality of Blind Pig Petition NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 30 Jan 1913, p. 1     A petition has been filed by owners and promoters of "blind pig" drinking establishments to rename the district where they are located to "Clayton" in an effort to elude annexation by the city of Eva
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 30 Jan 1913, p. 1   A petition has been filed by owners and promoters of "blind pig" …
  • Who Pockets Nick Brosius' $1,500 A Year?
    Who Pockets Nick Brosius' $1,500 A Year? NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Feb 1913, p. 1     A new village will be established west of Evanston, according to sponsor John F. Le Bahn. A vote will be held mid-March. Le Bahn admitted that the pricipal financial backer of the village is Nick Bro
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Feb 1913, p. 1   A new village will be established west of Evanston, according to sponsor …
  • Blind Pig Closed
    Blind Pig Closed NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Jan 1913, p. 6     Two deputy sheriffs raided a "blind pig" outside the city limits, corner of Greenleaf St. and Darrow avenue. The proprietors are Hill Beach of 331 Dempster St. and Michael Schmidt of 1803 Greenleaf S
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Jan 1913, p. 6   Two deputy sheriffs raided a "blind pig" outside the city limits, corner …
  • Two Pigs to Slaughter
    Two Pigs to Slaughter NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 9 Jan 1913, p. 1     Adolph Lamb and Mike Schmitz, arrested for running an illegal grog shop, are put under $1,000 real estate bonds. Reporters from the Lake Shore News have discovered six other places where liquor is so
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 9 Jan 1913, p. 1   Adolph Lamb and Mike Schmitz, arrested for running an illegal grog shop, …
  • Proprietor of Moonshine Establishment fined $200
    Proprietor of Moonshine Establishment fined $200 NewspaperText
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Jan 1924, p. 1     Arthur Russell, alleged proprietor of a "moonshine" establishment on Main street west of Evanston, was fined $200 and costs by Justice of the Peace F. B. Crossley, Wednesday morning, in the Wilmette
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Jan 1924, p. 1   Arthur Russell, alleged proprietor of a "moonshine" establishment on Main street west …
  • "Blind Pig" Keeper is Fined $200
    "Blind Pig" Keeper is Fined $200 NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 Jan 1913, p. 4     Adolph Lauf, 1814 Washington St., Evanston, was fined $200 and costs in Justice Harrison's court Saturday as an offender of the dram shop law. Next Thursday the defendant in the case will be the plai
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 Jan 1913, p. 4   Adolph Lauf, 1814 Washington St., Evanston, was fined $200 and costs in …
  • Mrs. Stella Oszinska arrested last Wednesday for running a "blind pig" in Becker's old ice house in Evanston
    Mrs. Stella Oszinska arrested last Wednesday for running a "blind pig" in Becker's old ice house in Evanston Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 1, p. 8, column 1     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1912, Section 1, p. 8, column 1   ...
  • Sheriff's Night Raid Nets Twelve Men
    Sheriff's Night Raid Nets Twelve Men Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Nov 1914, p. 1     Alleged "Blind Pig" on Wilmette Avenue Raided Saturday Night.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Nov 1914, p. 1   Alleged "Blind Pig" on Wilmette Avenue Raided Saturday Night.
  • Blind Pig Raided; Cops Get the Goods
    Blind Pig Raided; Cops Get the Goods Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Jan 1915, p. 6     Evanston women are very fond of their husbands. They not only want them to stay at home on Christmas eve, but also on Christmas night. Assistant Chief Robert Johnston had complaints from west side wo
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Jan 1915, p. 6   Evanston women are very fond of their husbands. They not only want …
  • Work in China Taken Up by Northwestern
    Work in China Taken Up by Northwestern NewspaperText
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 Jan 1913, p. 4     Northwestern alumnus, Harry G. Dildone, class of '03, has been appointed principal of the Hinghwa High School in China near Hongkong. The university is committed to raising $600 in support of his wor
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 Jan 1913, p. 4   Northwestern alumnus, Harry G. Dildone, class of '03, has been appointed principal …
  • Denman leads raid on moonshine place
    Denman leads raid on moonshine place Newspaper
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 23 Nov 1923, p. 1     Major Albert L. Denman, Wilmette police superintendent, and Henry Brautigam, policeman, raided Henry Zeutschel's place in effort to clean cut blind pigs at Point on Ridge Avenue; Zeutschel arrested a
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 23 Nov 1923, p. 1   Major Albert L. Denman, Wilmette police superintendent, and Henry Brautigam, policeman, raided …
  • New Winnetka Club Opened Auspiciously
    New Winnetka Club Opened Auspiciously Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 Jul 1914, p. 1     Indian Hill Country Club in Winnetka was formally opened Saturday afternoon with a tea dance.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 Jul 1914, p. 1   Indian Hill Country Club in Winnetka was formally opened Saturday afternoon with …
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