Contested Township Vote Debated as Recount Denied
Lockport April 14 Special to The Republican reports a local option faction plans to seek a court recount of the township vote. Officials and business leaders deny any crookedness, citing a corrected misread ballot and a fair count. The probe centers on precincts two and the presence of city figures at the polling place. Local clergy amplified the controversy with a sermon on the results.
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Lockport
Ward
George Huffman
Sranal
Huffman
Discovery of Ancient Human Bones Unearthed by Laborer
An Italian laborer digging for stone unearthed human bones yesterday afternoon. Authorities began examination to determine age origin and possible burial site. Local officials declined further details pending assessment by archeologists.
School Board Delays Wilhelmi Estimate on Central Building
The School Board halts contractor Wilhelmi's estimate of 4500 dollars for the central building as a precaution pending a sweeping ordered investigation. The incomplete OCR text notes the figure 4500 from Con- appears.
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School Board
Wilhelmi
Central
City Officials Weigh Views On Water System And School Build
City officials plan to discuss the proposed high pressure water system at a Commercial club banquet with Mayor Cronin presiding. The school board delays further payments on the Central School contract until roof and floor tests by Hunt Inspection Bureau are completed amid disputed specifications and possible alterations.
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Hutchinson
Inspection Bureau
Barnes
Wilhelmi
Himelf
Commercial Club
John R. Cronin
C. W. Jordan
Thomas Grier
Walsh
Fishers
Joliet
Fisher Construction Company
Promoters Meet Pontiag Men Today on Interurban Plan
Promoters gather at Pontiac city hall with President H A Fisher and F E Fisher to discuss extending the Pontiac Dwight interurban toward Bloomington. If approved, work on the first ten miles may begin soon, with potential extension to Chenoa and Bloomington.
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Bloomington
City Hall
Pontiac
H. A. Fisher
F. E. Fisher
Fisher Construction Company
Pontiac-Dwight
Chenoa
Fishers
Fisher
Joliet
New Lenox
Blue Island
Chicago
Pontiac-Chenoa
Bloomington- Chenoa
Pontiac - Bloomington
Lenox
L. D. Fisher
Aurora
Structural Load Specifications Mention Roof and Floor Weights
The document states original specifications require sixty pounds per square foot for the roof and one hundred pounds per square foot for the floors, while the figure cited weighs forty pounds per square foot. This contrast highlights a discrepancy in structural load values.
Joliet Fans Await Opening American League Clash
Joliet crowds gather to witness the Detroit and White Sox opener amid hopeful spirits and season chatter. Local enthusiasm runs high as fans anticipate a fresh start in the American league under early-season skies.
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Joliet
Detroits
White Sox
Assailant Sought After Wend Saloon Attack Leaves Victim Critical
Edward Seiler remains in critical condition at St Josephs hospital after a brutal assault by Louis Langa at Lemont Wend s saloon Sunday night. Police Chief Kane reports Langa fled the area possibly to Chicago. Langa is described as 28, 5 9 or 10, 220 pounds in DePage township. Kane says no motive found and denies a countywide reign of terror.
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St. Joseph's Hospital
Edward Seiler
Louis Langa
Wend
Lemont
Kane
Langa
Chicago
DePage Township
Narrow escape as man alights from speeding car
Mark Rousevich of Rockdale leaped from a moving car on Moon avenue at 20 mph and was thrown 25 feet. He survived with only minor scratches and bruises after the vehicle stopped and a Juliet physician treated him, then he was taken to his room above a saloon.
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Mark Rousevich
Rockdale
Moon Avenue
Juliet
Lemont Gas Franchise Clash Divides Local Election
In Lemont Illinois April 14 special The Republican notes a gas franchise clash in a village election. People's ticket seeks adequate compensation for street rights while opponents push for terms favorable to Western United and Electric with a possible seventy five year life. Trustees Brier Powalisz and Erickson push for better terms as Losey Ludwig and Andersen back full grant.
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Lemont
Ill
Lage
People’s
A Zens
Taxpayers
Western United & Electric Company
Furny Gas
West United
Nancy
Board of
S. B. Brier
John Powalisz
John Erickson
Ming
Lemont Hae
Dage Channel
John Powaliga
Losey
Ludwig and Andersen
Brier
Powalisz
Julius H. Steinker
Gas Company
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Wets
Orys
Justice of the Peace
William McDonald
William Wardle
Local Option
I|t
Fred Frederickson
Je G. Blakeslee
Volz
McDonald
Wardle
Yost
Henry Yost
J. Ve Bloom
North Bluff ST
Ter
Con
John Wilhelmi
Spring Creek
Wilhelm
Skeel
Hunt Inspection Bureau
Hunt Company
Cr. C. Whittier
F. W. Werner
Werner
Western Avenue
Bluff Streets
Joliet’s
Abel Nigro
H. G. Schuessler
W. W. Stevens
Robert Stevens
Chairman Marsh
Dr. Werner
Washington — Street
Martin
Conway Asphalt Company
Chicago & Joliet Electric Railway Company
Collins Street
Demmond
Paul Demmond
Ottawa Street
Bluey
Committee On Judiciary
Economy Light & Power Company
Charles A. Munroe
Cronin
Committee On Finance
Scott Street
Committee On Public
McCarthy
General Electric Company
Ruby Street
Pontiag
Mach
Edward Sciler
Lango
GAS Trust
Mr. Brier
Western United
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