Steel firm lands 12000 HP daily for three years
The Sanitary District and Illinois Steel Co reach a contract for 12,000 horsepower daily at 31.50 per horsepower per year for three years. First delivery set for January 1 with a new power transfer line from Controlling Works in Lockport. Attorney F A Hill notes no final action yet on related land deal with Dr J W Folk, pending litigation settlement.
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F. A. Hill
Dr. Folk
Sanitary District
Circuit Court
Sanitary Trustees Toi
White Cross Order Holds Annual Meeting
At the regular meeting of the Illinois Council No. 1 Order of The White Cross held last night the officers for the ensuing year were named including Commander KE W Coppage Commander Charley F Mc Prelate Charles F Mateer Recorder A J Schroeder Treasurer John H Robinson William LaFountain Assistant marshal E Friend Guard Theodore Witten Trustee H J Geist Organist Albert Delander Property man Joseph Dutter.
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Illinois Council
Order of the White Cross
Charles F. Mateer
a_ J. Schroeder
John H. Robinson
William LaFountain
E. Friend
Theodore Witten
H_ J. Geist
Albert Delander
Joseph Dutter
Club to Give Concert by Olivet College Glee Club
The Olivet College Glee Club will perform a concert in the high school auditorium tomorrow night. The group is renowned for its bel canto style and is said to rival leading eastern college glee clubs. Tickets for Christmas orders are being accepted at Savory.
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Olivet College Glee Club
Who is Robert Weimer Murder Mystery in Joliet
A report claims a man named Robert Weimer was murdered in Marysville California with police seeking William Weimer, the victim's father, in Joliet. The Joliet directories lack both names, suggesting possible mistransmission or that they are former county residents.
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Joliet
West
Breeders Sweep Prizes at Will County Stock Show
Telegraph Special from Chicago reports Will county breeders earning top ribbons at the stock show. Finch brothers’ horses won multiple belts including first on yearling stallion and first on Belgian sire, with other placings across aged stallions and mares. Red Polled cattle saw Joseph Kestle take first on bull. John Frances & Sons claimed first on Girde and cross bred Barrow and third in the 250 pound class.
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Joseph Kestle
New Lenox
John Frances & Sons
Barrow
Bank Treasurer Sells Farm Stock to Focus on One Line
E. L. Wilson of the National Bank of Manhattan plans to devote all effort to banking. He sold his farm stock and machinery, rented the farm, and hosted a sale attended by about 350 people with several social features. Women assisted Mrs. Wilson in entertaining including Mrs. Cole and several McClennahans and Warners.
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Manhattan
E. L. Wilson
National Bank of Manhattan
Wilson
Rockdale Men Face Warrant for Stove Theft
Warrant sworn out by Rockdale saloonkeeper George Plese charges William Hagerman and Ernest Lee, residents of Rockdale, with stealing a stove. They have not been apprehended. George Donich has been arrested for disorderly conduct and is alleged to have assaulted his wife.
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William Hagerman
Ernest Lee
Rockdale
George Plese
George Donich
Springfield Meeting Sets Plans for New Law
Ill teachers prepare plans for a new law at a state meeting in Springfield on December 29. J. A. Long leads the large committee active in the effort.
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Springfield
John A. Long
J. Stanley Brown
State Education Board Plans and Teacher Certification
Superintendent F G Blair leads a campaign to establish state and county boards of education and state wide teacher certification. Joliet officials including John A Long push a three day Chicago area session with educators and principals to discuss the proposed changes and township school unit plans.
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Joliet
Will County
Charles S. Deneen
Edmund James
University of Illinois
Teachers’ Association
F. G. Blair
Protestant Church Council Debates Divorce and Gambling
At the federal council of the Protestant church of America in Philadelphia on December 3 live issues dominated the session as creed conflicts faded and topics of divorce and gambling were discussed. Every Protestant denomination in the country was represented.
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Federal Council
Philadelphia
Telegraph
Federal Council of the Protestant Church of America
Boy Catches Thief After Jewelry Store Burglary
A burglar entered Frey jewelry store on Federal Street and stole diamonds valued at 10 000 dollars. Ralph Keene a legless newsboy tracked the thief for several blocks and helped lead to the arrest. The suspect, Edward Jones, 43, of New York, claimed the name.
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Pittsburg
Frey
Federal Street
Ralph Keene
Edward Jones
New York
Fright Causes Lasallemanto Shan Injuries
A frightening incident left Lasallemanto Shan injured as he tried to flip a freight train. An irate brakeman chased him into a pile of boxes barrels and oil cans where Shan played a possum and escaped.
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Lasallemanto
Local man fakes injury to dodge punishment in Joliet episode
Thomas Corwin 23 of LaSalle, son of the postmaster, staged a crash scene to avoid blame after trying to board a freight train. He pretended unconsciousness at St Josephs hospital, then spoke to identify himself and claimed a prior similar stunt in Joliet. Authorities sent for his mother as he recovers.
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Thomas Corwin
LaSalle
Rock Island
Corwin
Tom C
Chicago
St. Joseph's
Similar Lake Bluff and Haywood Home Robberies Linked
Lake Bluff police suspect the same two men who robbed the Vanderkloot house last night also raided the Haywood residence. Both crimes show familiarity with local conditions and left Mrs. Vanderkloot injured and $55 taken. A horse and buggy stolen in Chicago and found in Hawthorne ties the cases to Chicago criminals.
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Lake Bluff
A. A. Haywood
Robery
Haywood
Chicago
Assault case appealed in Wilmington
Henry A. Herzogg was fined five dollars and costs by Justice Nichols for assault and battery on Charles Walsh. An appeal was taken to the County court. Both men reside at Wilmington.
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Henry A. Herzogg
Justice Nichols
Charles Walsh
Wilmington
Illinoisan Population When Joined Union Stagnant
An archival note recalls Illinois population limits at statehood, stating the population could not have exceeded forty thousand at the time of admission to the United States. It highlights the smaller early state profile against later growth.
Illinois Ninety Years Growing From Small Township to State
Illinois marks ninety years since statehood with rapid growth from a 40 000 population to a vast land under cultivation in Will County. The piece notes Chicago’s rise, the push to change the western boundary to include the city, and contrast between early limits and present development.
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Joliet
Pres
Carthy Sill In Bad Condition At St Josephs Hospital
Reports indicate Carthy Sill remains in serious condition at St Josephs Hospital and may not recover. The update notes critical health status and potential outcomes for the patient.
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Carthy
Third Victim Among Crossing Tragedies Raises Doubt
John McCarthy the aging flagman remains in precarious condition at St Joseph’s hospital amid speculation he was beaten. Police doubt his delirium tale and suspect a switch engine strike may have caused his injuries. The string of deaths at Jefferson street crossing includes Patrick Dillon and Gustav Kethn, with the search ongoing for a new night operator.
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John Fenton
Jefferson Street
McCarthy
Patrick Dillon
Gustav Kethn
Milwaukee man sought for insult to woman in Chicago
Chicago December 3 report says Miss Gertrude Esau prepared to confront James C. Klapp of Milwaukee to identify him as the man who insulted her. Klapp had not appeared by noon and no word was received.
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Chicago
James C. Klapp
Milwaukee
Gertrude Esau
Police Shippy
Klapp
Farm Expert Mrs Rentz Dies By Her Own Hand
St Louis December 4 Mrs Ade laide Rentz famed for a method to destroy the boll weevil died by self inflicted action. She suffered from cancer after a blow during experiments in Texas related to President Elect Taft. She left her secret to her son in a letter.
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Telegraph
St. Louis
Adelaide Rentz
Southwest
Taft
Texas
Taken to Hospital After City Ambulance Responds
The city ambulance was called to 209 Van Buren Street last night to move Claude Gandell to St. John’s Hospital for treatment.
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Claude Gandell
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