Election Day Shapes Up for City Council Contests
April 21 election day sees three Republican and Democrat slates, with Bernard Burke running independent in the Fifth Ward against Alderman Kelly. Dems field Nicholson Harney Berscheid Hermes McCarthy. Republicans Wheeler Smith Leach. Socialists run a full ticket except First Ward.
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Bourke
Kelly
John J. Nicholson
M. S. Harney
Frank Berscheid
Chas
L. Hermes
Bernard L. Kelly
Michael McCarthy
Frank W. Wheeler
Ward
Illinois Statentiary
Socialist Party
Continued Fight on the Saloon War at Auditorium Meeting
Anti saloon forces led by C E Robinson vow to form a three member committee to push enforcement of local option and Sunday closing laws. Speakers claim over 3 000 voters backed abolishing saloons and forecast gains to wipe out saloons in two years with continued campaigning and more anti saloon unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
C. E. Robinson
Anti-Saloon Forces
Joliet
Herbert Spencer
George, M. Campbell
A. F. Clark
James Ferriss
R. Edward Sayles
Robert Yost
Joseph C. Dent
A. W. Hays
F. W. Flenley
H. W. Reed
Alexander Lewis
J. W. Hector
York, Pa
Woman Held as Murders Case Grows From Poison Claim
Gladys St Clair is held at Harrison Street Station after John Edwards, serving time for burglary, claims she poisoned Chicago real estate dealer George Porter with arsenic in beer last May. Edwards says he has letters from her supporting the charge and a confession to Warden Murphy was repeated to Chicago detectives. State’s Attorney Healey plans further investigation as Porter’s body may be exhumed to test Edwards and witness Jennie Smith who allegedly received hush money.
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Nicholson
Harney
Berscheld
McCarthy
James Smith
Sebastian Lagger
Arthur Leach
Howard T. Keltie
Edwards
Geo. E. Porter
E. J. Murphy
Ip. D. O'Brien
Chicago
St. Clair
Porter
Jennie Smith
Hedley
Harrison Street
City Not Guilty in Joliet Proceeding
City of Joliet judged not guilty in the proceeding after trial. records indicate dismissal and no further action planned by the city.
Johnson Sues City Over Spring Creek Water Contamination
Isaac Johnson sued to recover damages alleging the municipality allowed Spring creek waters to become contaminated. The jury reported at 5 30 yesterday afternoon and a motion for a new trial was entered immediately.
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Ings
Isaac Johnson
Spring Creek
Voters to Meet on Aldermanic Situation
The voters of the Sixth ward will meet Saturday evening at 7 20 to discuss the aldermanic situation at the corner of Marion and Joliet streets.
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Marion and
Joliet Streets
Trial in Circuit Court Over Balance for Services
In a Circuit court trial before Judge Marshall George Gussich sues John Rud man a North Scott street grocer and butcher to recover a balance he alleges is due for services rendered.
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Marshall
George Gussich
John Rudman
North Scott Street
Gussich
Monahan Bros to Start Aew Street Sewer Contract
Monahan Bros expect to begin work on the Aew street sewer contract next week.
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Monahan Bros
Joliet Women Hear In Iowa Murder Case
Katherine Drew a North Chicago waitress and Mrs. Sarah Tilson of Chicago and Jefferson streets will appear before the Clinton Iowa grand jury to testify about Irene Dolph alleged to have killed her husband Fred Dolph in Joliet. authorities have built a strong evidentiary chain and subpoenas were served.
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Katherine Drew
Chicago
Sarah Tilson
Jefferson
Clinton
Iowa
Irene Dolph
Joliet
Fred Dolph
Ella Goldsmith
Tillson
Burke
R. J. Keefe
Shocking Crime Arouses Police in Joliet
Edward Wilson, 503 South Joliet Street, was arrested after his daughter LaVerne, age 11, accused him of a shocking crime. He was arraigned before Police Magistrate Allen, committed to Will County jail on $3,000 bonds, with a preliminary hearing postponed a week and a possible special grand jury to hear evidence. The mother witnessed the events and feared for safety as the case is expedited.
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Edward Wilson
Matthew Connors
South Joliet Street
LaVerne
Allen
Will County
Wilson
Joliet
Two Nights Racing at Princess Rink in Chicago
Races accredited by the Western Skating Association will be held tomorrow and Saturday at the Princess skating rink on Chicago street with Al Flath as manager. Competitors include Illinois amateur champion William Robinson Frank Arnold Harry Palmer Kean Palmer and Edward Carlson alongside local skaters. At the Armory rink the world champion cyclists appear. Ladies night starts at Adam hall rink with free admission for women on Saturday night Sunday afternoon and Monday night.
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Western Skating Association
Princess Skating Rink
Chicago
al Flath
Frank Arnold
William Robinson
Illinois
Harry Palmer
Kean Palmer
Edward Carlson
Armory
Adam Hall
Building Plans Incomplete After Fire Destroys Block
Edwin S. Munroe said no definite plans exist yet for rebuilding the Clinton and Chicago streets block destroyed by fire last Saturday. He noted only that a new building will be erected and many factors must be considered. George H. Munroe arrived in the city and plans to rejoin family in California within weeks while his brother finalizes plans.
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Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Edwin S. Munroe
George H. Munroe
California
Clinton and
Chicago Streets
City
Republicans Organize at Court House Meeting
The Republican City Central Committee met at the court house last night and organized. John Kammer man was elected chairman and Charles R. Spears secretary. Plans for the coming campaign were discussed.
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Republican City Central Committee
Court House
John Kammerman
Charles R. Spears
Jurors Drawn for May Term Court Beginning May Fourth
Jurors for the May term of the Circuit court have been drawn and summons issued from the sheriffs' office. The grand jury has also been drawn and will report on May 4.
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Sheriffs’ Office
Fire protection banquet to discuss city coverage
The April Commercial club banquet on April 15 will focus on fire protection for the business district following a recent large fire. Former Mayor Barr City Engineer Stevens J B Paul Insurance Inspection chief L F Beach and Lewis Moore will speak plus a male quartet and a Q A session. Reservations urged due to limited seating.
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Commercial Club
R. J. Barr
Stevens
J. B. Paul
The
Insurance Inspection Bureau
L. F. Beach
Merchants’ Association
Lewis Moore
Sete Tee Rooms
Lim
Shippers Set Plan for Joliet Freight Association
Joliet merchants and manufacturers met in the Commercial Club room to form a new freight association. A follow up meeting is set for April 20 with plans to oversee incoming and outgoing shipments and boost efficiency. led by L D Knowles and supported by Lewis Moore and others, the effort aims to improve rail and car handling across the region.
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L. D. Knowles
Joliet
Quincy
Rockford
Knowles
Merchants’ Association
Lewis Moore
Moore Bros.’ Stove Company
Hodgdon
Commercial Club Industrial Agency
Moore Bros.’ Stove Co
W. J. Cummings
Sweet-Orr & Co
Thos, Grief
Gyles Bros
E. E. Wolcott
Joliet Transfer & Warehouse Co
L. A. Sherfwood
Joliet Motel Company
Milton Johnston
A.C. Johnston Coal Co
Robert Morris
Joliet Bridge & Iron
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Oming
Berscheid
Arthur C. Leach
Bernard Burke
Burke Vs. Kelly
Wheeler
Socialist
Henry Murray
Henry S Pletcher
F. X. Lasser
Gustave Krueger
W. J. Hardy
Edward Amterson
Mittee
Warden Murphy
Gladys St. Clair
Harrison
Ance
Healey
Cook County
Will
John Ed
Matt. Wilson
Cheery Charles
Princess Rink
I of
M.S. Johnston
Ama
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