Start War on Protected RR Crossing Threats
A regional commission and city attorneys plan to notify rail lines Rock Island Michigan Central and E and E to install gates at a protected railroad crossing amid ongoing safety concerns.
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
1
Board pushes safety upgrades for railroad crossings
The Board of Highway Commissioners launched a safety drive against dangerous crossings. Attorneys were told to notify three railroads E J E railroad Michigan Central and Rock Island to install night watchmen gates and lights at specified crossings in Cass street Jackson street East Washington street and Manning avenue. Additional crossings will be addressed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Highway Commissioners
Garnsey & Wood
Cass Street
Jackson Street
Michigan Gentral Railroad
East Washington Street
Rock Island Railroad
Manning Avenue
Springfield Bank Reforms Adopted As Prospective Law
Attorney General Stead rules the amendments to the state banking act are entirely prospective. Directors must own at least ten shares to serve, current directors below that may finish their terms. The auditor gains authority to act on impairment, fraud, or unsafe conduct and must enforce reserve minimums for Country and Chicago banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Stead
Chicago
Olivet Glee Club Presents Sixteen Young Ladies In Concert
The Olivet College Glee Club or Treble Clef Chorus performs a refined quiet program of sixteen singers led by Elizabeth Bintliff. Mabel Alice Hungerford and Jessie Trotter are among the local and visiting members as they tour for ten concerts, with shows in Plainfield, Kimball Hall, and the Chicago Conservatory. The program features a varied selection from Hey Ladies to The Mustard Plaster and The Lost Chord with performances by Hungerford and Trotter among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivet College Glee Club
Treble Clef
Elizabeth Bintliff
Olivet Conservatory of Music
Mabel Alice Hungerford
Jessie Trotter
Morris
Plainfield
Kimball Hall
Chicago Conservatory of Music
Alfred Wenberg Cleared In Personal Injury Suit
Alfred Wenberg wins a personal injury case brought by Christ Peterson seeking 5000 dollars over a broken leg. The court found Wenberg not guilty and dismissed the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Wenberg
Christ Peterson
New Trial Asked In Tuberculosis Cow Value Suit
In a circuit court action Joseph Snyder sues John Eich for the value of a cow claimed infected with tuberculosis. Eich contends identity fraud and asserts the sold animal was healthy and dressed less than alleged. The case follows a separate personal injury suit verdict of not guilty for Christ Peter son vs Alfred Wenberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Peterson
Alfred Wenberg
Joseph Snyder
John Eich
Circuit Court
Marshall
Snyder
Walsh Pays All Fines On Gambling Counts
In County court Harry Walsh known as a slot machine magnate pled guilty to twenty gambling counts and was fined 19 dollars and costs on each count totaling 306.85 dollars. The case notes a separate divorce cross-bill in Frank Dreher vs Mary Dreher with Mary claiming lack of consent to laundry duties to support her husband. Charlotte Nassi was granted a divorce from G Nassi by Judge Marshall. A masquerade is listed at Armory rink on Tuesday night December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Walsh
Frank Dreher
Mary Dreher
Pretty romance blooms around Huston kin in Waukegan
In Waukegan on December 5 Miss Jessie Huston daughter of former Will County sheriff Robert Huston visited with fiancé C. M. Giffen the district leader baritone. Whispered reports claim an announcement may come soon. Huston a stage veteran known for The Flower of the Ranch and vaudeville appeared with the company from Appleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Huston
Will County
Waukegan
Jessie Huston
Miss Huston
Sam
Panama Canal
Threatened Life in Separate Maintenance Suit
Ida J Iverson seeks separate maintenance and injunction against husband John Iverson and Fisher Construction Co claiming cruel treatment and threats to life. She cites eight children eldest twelve, marriage on December 23 1895, separation December 4, recent sprees, and asks for care custody provisions. Judge Marshall granted the without bond injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Ida J. Iverson
John Iverson
Do Your Charitable Work For Christmas Now
Charity appeal urges early contributions to Salvation Army baskets for families. Readily listed items include beef or chicken, butter, bread, potatoes, coffee or tea, celery, pie, canned corn or peas, condensed milk, sugar, cranberries, fruit, and candy. Send donations to 118 North Des Plaines Street. Food welcomed as money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Des Plaines
McKenna Mill to Resume Full Operations
The McKenna mill will reopen Monday after a three week shutdown. Orders will keep the plant busy for weeks and then skilled workers will transfer to the Jersey plant to remake 11 000 tons of rail. Two hundred local workers may follow, with five expert straighteners joining the Jersey presses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenna
Jersey
Woman Hit by Falling Trolley Pole Injures Mrs Wendling
Mrs Edward Wendling of the old Munch farm near Jolet Mound suffered a broken collarbone when a Cass street car pole was jerked from its socket at Clinton and Chicago streets. She was crossing about 2 45 pm and carried to Stillman drug store for aid. The accident caused shock in addition to injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Wendling
Munch
Cass Street
Clinton
Chicago
Stillman
Walsh v Herzog Appeal Over $9.50 Sum
William H. Walsh sues Henry A. Herzog for 9.50 and Herzog appeals the case from justice court to the County court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Walsh
Henry A. Herzog
Justice Court
Case Dismissed in Liquor License Charge Against Tucek
Justice Jackson dismissed the liquor sale charge against Joseph Tucek after prosecuting witnesses failed to appear. Tucek of 1719 North Broadway denied the accusation alleging he stored beer Saturdays and sold it to a Sunday visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Tucek
Justice Jackson
Tucek
North Broadway
Forefathers Supper at First Presbyterian Dec 15
Forefathers Supper scheduled for December 15 at First Presbyterian Church. Only 275 tickets will go on sale Tuesday morning December 5 at F. E. Marsh and F. W. Schroeder stores, each ticket covers a plate at Electric Park table. Excursion rates 25 and 15 cents on Sunday December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Electric Park
First Presbyterian Church
F. E. Marsh
F. W. Schroeder
Plectric Park
Railroad Official Michael J. Dunn Dies at Home
Michael J. Dunn longtime general agent for the E J and E and C L S and E died at his Onespa Street home at 936 this morning. He served many years in the railroad service and was widely known in the region. The obituary notes his career spanned multiple lines and his loss is mourned by colleagues and family. He is survived by relatives in the area.
Well Known Railroad Figure Dies at 53 in Peoria
Michael J. Dunn longtime railroad general agent for E J and E and C S L E died at 93 Oneida street at his Peoria home after a long service since 1875 Born in London November 5 1855 he came to Joliet in 1894 and later served the Iowa Central for fifteen years He was a Knight of Columbus and member of Spaulding Council No 427 Peoria Lodge 2 BPOE He married Miss Mary Kelly of Peoria January 18 1882 funeral Monday from James J Kelly residence 10 First Street He is survived by his wife and two sons Lewis and Francis The remains were taken to Pears afternoon over Alton The deceased had been ill since November 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Dunn
Oneida Street
Lewis
Francis
London
Mr. Dunn
England
Joliet
Iowa Central
Knight of Columbus
Spaulding Council
Knights of Columbus
Peoria
Peoria Lodge
Mary Kelly
Pear
Alton
James J. Kelly
First Street
Mr. Kelly
Dunn
Engimanns Celebrate Silver Wedding At Home
Mr and Mrs Jacob Engimann of 1214 South Richards street observed their silver wedding anniversary with a 6 o clock seven course dinner for fifty guests. The pink and white decor featured ferns as Frances Engimann Lydia Oswald and Master Clarence Engimann contributed informal musical selections. Mr Engimann came from Switzerland thirty six years ago and has been a prominent milk dealer for seventeen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Engimann
South Richards Street
Frances Engimann
Lydia Oswald
Clarence Ru
Engimann
Switzerland
Harris and Stevens Confer on Track Elevation Amendments
Chief Engineer Harris of the Roe Island railroad and city engineer Stevens met in the city this morning to discuss proposed changes for amendments to the track elevation ordinance. Authority Hag stated the city will grant the changes, with no dow granted concerning easions the council will seek, including subways at streets often mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Roe Island Railroad
Sineer Stevens
Hag
Thas
W S West Introduces New Talking Machine and Edison Records
Mr W S West 210 North Street announces a new line of a talking machine called Victrolo noted as finest of its kind. He invites customers to view the new machine and has added Edison records. The ad also mentions Electric Park skating and a masquerade excursion on a Sunday night in December with 15 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. West
North Street
West
Edison Records
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Mammy Coon
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G. Nassi
Armory Rink
J. Huston
Giff
Jis
Tim _Halloran
the Schwartz
Third Avenue
Huston
Salvation Army
Ida Iverson
Fisher
Saga
Consid
M’kenna
Mrs. Wendling
Clinton Street
MR. Santa Claus
THE
Onespa Street
Harris and Stevens Consult
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