City election yields Democratic gains in wards and council seats
The city reelects and elects several Democrats led by J J Nicholson and Charles Hermes. Wards show majorities for Harney Berscheid and Leach with Republicans losing ground in First Fourth and Fifth wards. Precinct totals andpluralities cited with a final Democrat majority of 277.
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Rebelion
Wheeler
Smith
Hermes
Kelly
Burke
Sear-Democrata
Arthur C. ‘Leach
H.eating
Frank Bishop
John J. Nicholson
Charles Hermes
James Kinney
Peter Waters
M. S. Harney
John J. Walsh
Frank Berscheid
Bernard Reity
McS Mecartiiy
Young Lady Injured in Fall at Home in Lockport
Miss Katherine Wallace, a resident of Lockport, sustained a broken knee cap after a ladder fall while cleaning her home. She was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Joliet and was reported resting easily the day after the accident.
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Lockport
Katherine Wallace
St. Joseph's
Joliet
Aday
Cel
Peotow(e) Vote Results and Wilmington Separates Ward By Ward
In Peotone on April 22 the People's ticket won the alderman seats in all three wards. First Ward James Magner. Second Ward Felix Keeley. Third Ward John Martin. Total votes 409. Keeley and Carter led in the Second Ward. Magner led in the First Ward. Martin led in the Third Ward. A separate report notes Wilmington voters defeated two measures including a prohibition village and sewer bond.
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Wilmington
James Magner
Felix Keeley
John, Martin
Peotone
Peoples
Village Trustees Elected and Sewer Bond Defeated
In a local village election the following officers were chosen: Trustees John C Karten F J Keening and John Masterling. Clerk F I C Jures. The unofficial tallies show Karten and Masterling as leading contenders. A proposed sewer system bond measure failed by about twenty votes.
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John C. ‘Karten
F. J. Keening
John Masterling
FI C
Jires
Gas quality debate prompts Elgin consumer protection steps
Elgin officials push for gas franchise reforms as complaints mount over low quality supply. Professor A Radtke analyzes a 1908 Elgin gas sample showing high carbon dioxide and nitrogen, low luminants, and a heat value of 507 BTU per cubic foot, signaling poor quality.
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Thadtke
Elgin
Ieee
Lockport Elects Aldermen in Two Wards
In Lockport on April 22 special to The Republican Republican aldermen were chosen for the First and Second wards and a citizen in the Third. First Ward winner is Charles E. Enz, Republican. Second Ward winner Frank J. Miller, Republican. Third Ward winner John E. Mackin, citizen. Vote totals not provided. details continued on page five.
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Lockport
Caldermen
Citizen
Ire
Charles E. Enz
Frank J. Miller
John E. Mackin
Citz
Elgin considers gas department and meter testing
Elgin aldermen propose creating a city department to test meters and assess gas quality. They estimate $115,000 for equipment, arguing a renewed franchise should mandate proper testing and fair pricing, aiming to prevent rate discrimination across towns in the Western United system.
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Elgin
Su Furner
Ana Anya
Gas Trust
Joliethe
Carrier Dead at Bush Park Funeral Friday
Roy Carrier 25, president of Carrier Low Box Co Rockdale died at home this morning after illness. Survived by wife and two children Philip 8 and Adelaide 4 and a sister Mrs ES Worle. Born in St John Michigan he worked in Chicago before moving to Rockdale two years ago and led the firm as head. Knight Templar and Shriner member. Funeral from the late residence Friday morning.
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Roy
Carrier
Low Box Co
Rockdale
Bush Park
Oelock
Philip
Adelaide
ES Worle
Carrigh
St. John
Mich
Cthicago
Boscathina
Johanna Mikoletic
Paul Mikoletic
Joliet
John Zorn
Austria
Corn
America
Alleged Thief 1 Seeks Freedom After Arrest
Frank Anderson was arrested at Mendota with Jas. Boyd’s pacing horse returned to Joliet and awaits trial. Relatives in Joliet seek bond release. Boyd traveled to Mendota and will drive the horse to Joliet. Police say they have cleared up the theft of three horses stolen locally.
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Frank Anderson
Mendota
Jas
Joliet Democrats Head to Springfield Convention
Joliet Democrats and candidates prepare to travel to the state convention tonight. Mayor Cronin will assist in representing Joliet with Alder Peter Waters of the Fourth Ward acting mayor.
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Joliet
Democrats
Springfield
Cronin
Peter Waters
Fourth Ward
Coroner's Jury Returns Verdict In Zorn Case
The coroner's jury delivers a verdict in the John Zorn case. Details and implications to be announced by officials.
Trial in case of Zorn death hinges on self defense claim
Coroner's jury finds Johanna Mikolic and Paul Mikolic court held as principal and accessory in the John Zorn shooting. Johanna testifies she fired the fatal shot after an attack by Zorn and Thom Zorn. Witness Paul Mikolic recounts a confrontation at the Zaletel residence with conflicting details. The proceeding opens at police HQ with objections from defense and a witness lineup including Zorn family ties.
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John Sonior Zorn
Paul Mikoletic
Jol Zorn
Johanna Mikoletic
Anton, Nemanich
Joseph __Ktepee
Joseph Paschertz
Josep Strutzel
Anston ‘Kirineach
Marcus Znidarch
Police
Paul Mikelette
Joseph Zaletel
John
Thom Zorn
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Demograts Reap
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Dobn
Nicholson
Frank X. Berscheid
Rat
Berpard, Kelly
Demo
Prt
Pin’ Ward
Aeth C
Leach, Publican
Sth & Ard
Michael “_McCarthy
Antis
J. Nicholson
J. W. Wheeler
Ugust Anderson, Soc
Nicholoson
Sthond
Hn J? Nicholson
Menkes Oe Co
W. Wheeler
Ros Ee
Gust Andersom
Soc
Piesa Aks
Harney
Dem
Murray, Soc
Tee
Third Ward
Kn. Berscheid
Pletcher
A. Dixon
Berscheid
Arles Hermes
Aes
X. Lasser
Ditto
Hermeys
Fifth Ward
Mard Burka
Ind
Stay ‘Kruger
la Neee
Leeees
Het Precinct
McCarthy
Hardy
Weeees
cCarthy
F. McCarthy
Os Con
Carthy
Seventh Ward
Hr C. Leach
I Westling
Soc. Bishop
Vee Hacker
Leach
Westling
Bishop
Fisher
N. Culbertson
Wees
Prises
Frank W. Wheeler
John’ J. Nicholson
Bernard ‘Burke
Bernard Kelly
Ers
James Smith
Charles
Herry Pletcher
FX. Bersc Shel
Murray
Party
Jason
Kenly
Burke O
At- Ward
Henki Attin
Severith
Seconi
Gelock
Myers
Pols
Anton Nemanich
Geo. Hebert
Sc. J. Wundertich
S. W. King
Arthur
Sone
Canada
England
Comet Peotowe
Citizen's Party
Remont
Hirst Wardeci Versace Ees Yeaa
Peewee Terror
Pee Ntte
Ceeeeeens
Jardine
Magner
Ward
Felix’ Keeley
W. IL. Carter
Keeley’s
Setae Reseveras
John Martin
Cesagereunnesd
J. Franklin
Martin
Fellows
Rites Apt Ve
Trustees
Ace Karten
Paopleses
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Allison
Geeen Steers
Clerk
Fy, Jures S. , Peopl
Tor Ae A. Ammatnint
Citizenss Cocce
Eypert
Prof
Radtke
Elgin. City
Pe Kas
Sas Oho
Weapsin
Airestiv
Gussie
Wan AN Bel
Higin
CeCe
A. AL Radtke
Ene
Carrier Low Box Co
Knight Templar
Shriver
ZORN
Johanna Mikolitic
Pillal
Johanna Amikoletie
A& Principal
Thomas
Joseph Zalftel
Sue
Bags
Mikeleti
Bats
Mikoletic
Aurora
Maurice Lennon
Hesse
McCraney
Jottet
Helse
Lennon
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