Mystery fire wipes out Munroe building in city history
A devastating blaze gutted the Munroe structure housing Barrett Hardware and adjacent shops in the North End. Fire officials credit prompt action by the department and a sudden wind shift for thwarting wider destruction. A 10 year old, William Webb, alerted crews and helped trigger a full alarm. The cause remains unknown despite extensive inquiry.
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Cronin
Chicago
Aurora
Morris
Ducker & Co
M. A. Felman
Stillman Pharmacy
St. John's Universalist Church
Exchange
Northwestern Telephone Co
Chicago Telephone Co
Fire Department
Frank Langdon
Ruddy
Barrett Hardware Co
McMasters
William Webb
Mamie Webb
Munroe
Minooka Fire Ravages Stores and Homes in Blast of Morning
Fire in Minooka Illinois origin unknown destroyed Campbell’s harness shop and three other buildings in Osceola street. A heavy rain aided firemen using a new high pressure system started after a 4:30 discovery and the loss is about 6000 dollars with several insured and partial damages to nearby homes and businesses.
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Minooka, Ill
Minooka
Campbell
Osceola Street
Losses Covered in Structured Payments Totals
A record shows the financial layout for covering losses with specific amounts: seven thousand dollars twice, five thousand, three thousand, and a final total of twenty seven thousand dollars. The items indicate staged reimbursements or settlements across multiple entries. The document presents a single consolidated sum for the period.
Community Fire Clash Recalled by Business Leaders
George A Ducker calls fire department action remarkable and credits police for crowd control while blaming rotten water supply for inability to confine flames to the rear of the building. H A Stillman and A H White praise fire and police response and volunteer help amid the Munroe building incident.
Village Fire Alarm Sparks Community Response
The volunteer department rallied with nearly all residents as Matt Shepley woke to smoke and flames, rang the village fire bell, and alerted others to the blaze.
Munroe Block Fire Tests Owner Resolve and Moves
The Munroe block at Chicago and Clinton streets suffered a devastating blaze with an estimated loss of up to 100000 dollars. Barrett Hardware relocated to the Adam Building as tenants secure temporary quarters. Joliet National Bank opens in Hotel Munroe while others find space in Castle Hall and new offices.
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Joliet National Bank
Hotel Munroe
V. J. Cohenour
L. E. Spires
Order of the White Cross
Thomas Stevenson
Elmer S. Grundy
Dr. Stokes
Castle Hall
Barrett Company
Adam
Desplaines and
van Buren Streets
Munroe Brothers
Barrett Block to Rise From Ruins After Fire
From the ruins of the Barrett block burned Saturday a new building will rise larger and finer than the original. Edwin S. Munroe says work will begin soon and that it will be better than the old structure. George H. Munroe, now in Pasadena, heads toward the city to oversee plans. The Barrett block cost Munroe 2300 with debts for construction. The Munroe family has long been noted as builders of major blocks on North Chicago streets.
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George
Munroe
Fornia
Mr. Munroe
Barrett Block
Edwin S. Munroe
George H. Munroe
Pasadena
Cal
Barrett Hardware Company
Barrett
Chicago
Waterman paints Joliet in deep slack
Fire at Barrett Hardware caused extensive damage as banks arranged safes and offices to protect assets while the fire raged. C. E. Dice reported losses from stock excluding silver, moved silver to vaults, and announced plans to reopen tomorrow as Munroe pledged immediate rebuilding.
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Wyron A. Waterman
Joliet
Fire Hits Coulehan Building. Rebuild Planned
A heavy blaze struck the Coulehan building in the village but rain and water pressure helped halt the flames. By 6 o clock the fire was under control as Albert Sorgal of the volunteer department and aides ended the strenuous fight. Owners plan brick rebuilding after four age ruin. a better business district rises from the ruins. William C. Wunderlich rushed to Minooka after learning of the loss.
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Albert Sorgal
Coulehan
William C. Wunderlich
Minooka
Health conditions improve in Joliet amid diphtheria cases
The Joliet City Health Department reports better overall health since last fall with only one contagious disease case currently. March records show eight diphtheria cases and three deaths. a house fumigation followed the last outbreak, and four permits were issued for unspecified actions.
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Joliet
Exceeding Limits of Moderation Criticizes Fire and Police
A harsh broadside attacks the Barrett Fire Department and city officers accusing them of anarchic riot and mismanagement. The piece targets Mayor John R. Cronin and his administration and also attacks Waterman the saloon league speaker, presenting one of the most intemperate riffs heard in the city.
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Saloon League
Munroe Building Fire Leader Faces Public Attack
Chief Langdon directed volunteer fire-fighting forces in the Munroe building blaze on North Chicago Street Saturday. Waterman attacked Langdon saying officials praise his critics. Mayor Cronin was cited for support before the audience at the Auditorium. The excerpt criticizes Cronin and urges action against brewery and saloon interests, with continued remarks to appear on page four.
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Cronin
Chicago
Morris
Aurora
Langdon
Munroe
Chicago Street
John R. Cronin
Ternoon
Waterman
Langdon and i
Fire Department
Barrett
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William Vanderlich
John Finttegat
Joss
Robert Carrott
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Munich
Fireman's Fund Atlas
of London Fire Association
Insurance of Barrett Hardware Company
Orient German
Pitts Farmers & Merchants
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Reliance
Glen Falls
American Central German
Indianapolis
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Michigan Commercial Firemens Fund Atlas
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Retail Hardware
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Dubuque
F. & M Farmers and Merchants Mechanics
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Police Department
George A. Ducker
G. A. Ducker
H. A. Stillman
A. H. White
Chicago Telephone Company
Matt Shepley
ES. Munroe
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Save Records
Clint E. Dice
Jeweler
Universalist Church Corporation
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Dice
William F. McMasters
Cheery Chawles
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