Formation 10 to be filed against Crow supporters
Patrick Murphy alleged leader of an attempted raid Carl J Carlson former fire and police member and Daniel W Coyne a city police member face disorderly conduct charges. The Lambert Woodruff Crow anti organization camp allegedly broke into the Twenty third precinct polling place seeking tally sheets assaulting a judge delaying the count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parick Murphy
Carl J. Carlson
Daniel W. Coyne
Lambert-Woodruff-Crow
Meekar Avenue
Heise
Patrick A. M
P. J. Waters & Co
Waters
Jefferson Street
Duncan Hotel
South Desplaines Streets
Lambert-Woodruff Party
Daniel W., Coyne
South
Ottawa Street
John D. Walker
Crow
John R. Cronin
Police Department
Walker
Cronin
Corcoran
Lambert-Woodruff
Binet
Murphy
William Cc. Crotius
Pioneering Joliet Merchant Louis J Hammond Dies at 81
Louis J Hammond longtime Joliet resident and stock dealer died at his home 714 South Richards Street at 7 80 this morning aged 81. Survived by wife two children Ashley Hammond King and Werence Hammond Grinten one brother John Hammond. Born December 22 1826 in New York state he lived in Joliet since 1865 and co owned the Hammond block at Jefferson and Ottawa. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 pm from the residence with services and Oakwood burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werence Hammond Grinten
Ashley King Hammond
New York
N. Y
John Hammond
Mc.Gregoria
Hammond
New York State
Plainfield
Jefferson and
Ottawa Streets
Oakwood
Delinquent Boys Placed in Court Custody and Jail
John Farley a dependent 14 year old was given into the custody of Stephen Gruben a westside blacksmith in the County court. George Blaloch a youth in charge of Assistant Jailor Keeley was adjudged delinquent and ordered to Glenwood after weeks of theft and begging. Supervisor Herath brought the case to attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Farley
Stephen Gruben
Westside
Jeff Farley
Gruben
Glenwood
George Blaloch
Keeley
Herath
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Cowley set Saturday
Funeral services for the late Mrs Mary Cowley will be held Saturday at 1 45 p m at her late home on Waverly Place then to St Patrick s Church with interment in Mt Olivet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cowley
Waverly Place
St. Patrick's Church
Mt. Olivet
Residents protest long gas franchise in Aurora
Petitions circulate urging Aurora council to deny a fifty year Gas Octopus franchise after a News exposure of the gas trust. Signers fear price hikes and loss of control, urging a twenty year cap while highlighting high bills and municipal impact ahead of Monday night vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora News
Gas Trust
Kane County
Chicago
Joliet Man Builds Wheatland Church in Du Page
Ground was broken for a new Du Page Presbyterian church in Wheatland by Joliet contractor William Herbert who will erect the building for 6700 with total cost expected near 10000. Rev. M. B. McNutt aims to make it a social and religious center for Wheatland residents and the church may be ready for occupancy by November 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatland
Republican
DuPage Presbyterian Church
William Herbert
Joliet
M. B. McNutt
DuPage and
Tee
W. D. Boughton
Homer Grumman
George Firestein
Clisuie
Illinois
United Presbytere Uc
Buffalo Bill Show Drives Joliet Crowd to Standby Anticipation
A large afternoon crowd gathers in Joliet as Buffalo Bill and his Wild West and Far East show arrive by the Michigan Central. Col Cody leads a Rough Rider contingent of equestrian experts in native dress, performing horseback feats from various nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Bill
Joliet
Michigan Central
Fair Grounds
Col. Cody
Spectacle of Buffalo Bill Show Spurs Interest at Summit Springs
The article describes a traveling show featuring Buffalo Bill and a tank of varied riders from Russia to Ireland, showcasing cavalry styles, Indian wares, and a re enacted Battle of Summit Springs with Chief Tall Bull’s death. No Indians appeared in parade. rain eased dust concerns. officials report no thefts or disorder during attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit Springs
Buffalo Bill
Tall Bull
McMasters
McClure
North Collins Street Repair To Start Monday
City officials led by Mayor Cronin and City Engineer Stevens plus Conway Asphalt Co. and Chicago & Joliet Electric Railroad representatives agreed to begin repairing North Collins Street next Monday morning after previous disputes between the two companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronin
Stevens
McCarthy
Conway Asphalt Co
J. R. Blackhall
Chicago & Joliet Electric Railroad Company
North Collins Street
Conway Company
Traction Company
Joliet Industrial Committee Reports New Wheel Factory Weaving In
W O Hodgdon secretary reports six month summary Feb 1 to Aug 1 1908 for Joliet Commercial Club Industrial Committee noting one new industry secured the Joliet Wheel Manufacturing Company. Chicago and Joliet capital to build a factory with fifty workers in operation by November 1. The signing occurred July 27 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Committee
Commercial Club
Joliet
Chicago
Watch Thief George Clay Held on Larceny Charge
Detectives arrested George Clay on suspicion of stealing six watches from Dellwood Park area. A gold ladies watch was found in his possession, with reports of two additional watches sold to a pawnbroker. Clay admitted earning the watches while gambling in the woods but could not name accomplices. A larceny warrant was sworn and the case set for August 24 to gather more evidence for the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clay
Connors
Dellwood Park
Clay
Itta
Returned from Service in Columbus Soldier Home
Peter Foley enlisted in the United States Army in Columbus in 1905 and served three years as a corporal before receiving an honorable discharge on Tuesday August 11, 1908. He returned this morning to meet his mother Mrs Rogens at 122 York Avenue and will be glad to greet friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Foley
United States Army
Columbus
Rogens
York Avenue
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Eleccion Board
Will County
News and Herald
Louis J. Hammond
South Richards Street
Lewis J. Hammond
The
GT Court
Jinige Cowing
England
Hag Treasury
John Bull
Urgrain
Council
Octopus
Aurora, Lll
Joliet Man
Wheatland Church
Duffalo
South Bend
Thris
Russia
Japan
South America
Buffalo BL
Seward
Plexes
Kendall County
C. A. van Dyke
Drew
Kensdall County
AY van Dyke
D.C. Grindle
Ment
Bustion
Livermore
Grindle
Plattville
Dr. Livermore
Dréw
Oswego
A. “van Dyke
Bartlett Avenue
A.W
W. O. Hodgdon
United States
Sir Thomas Catalepsy
Ged
Glay
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