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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
1
National Rivers Congress Urges Broadened Waterway Policy
In Washington on December 10 the National Rivers Congress opened with 1 500 delegates. Bishop O Connell delivered the invocation as Representative Ransdell of Louisiana urged prompt passage of a comprehensive river and harbors bill with a bond issue of 50 million dollars yearly for ten years. Vice President Fairbanks supported a bill with annual appropriations emphasizing national resources, including canal interests and future income projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
O’connell
Joseph HE. Ransdell
Louisana
United States
Vic
Fairbanks
Panama Canal
Nat
Belmont women taken to Chicago for trial on mail theft
Anna and Louise Feprika and Ed Fan Belmont federal prisoners moved to Chicago today for trial. The two women are alleged to have been imported for immoral purposes and are connected to slavery investigations while the man is charged with robbing the United States mails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Louise Feprika
Edfan Belmont
United States
Information Filed Against Saloon Keepers in County Court
State's Attorney Barr institutes information against Barrett and Irwin keepers of a saloon charged with keeping the place open on Sundays. The information outlines the stabbing incident from last Sunday night when Frank Esaare was stabbed several times after a visit to the saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Att Barr
Barrett & Irwin
Mr &Rogshop
Frank Esaare
Wheatland Woman III Specialist Is Called
Mrs. Thomas Sr. is seriously ill in Wheatland. Dr. Harvey of Chicago was summoned from Chicago today to attend her care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatland Woman
Thomas “Sr
Harvey
Chicago
Veteran printer Kilpatrick dies longtime Danville publisher
Danville reports the death of James D Kilpatrick the oldest printer in Illinois and former Lincoln roommate. He founded The Citizen the first Danville newspaper in 1854 and was father to Charles Kilpatrick known for his Capitol steps ride. His son James Jr. serves in the British consulate in Sydney Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
James D. Kilpatrick
Ilinois
Lincoln
Citi
Charles Kilpatrick
Capitol Steps
Washington
James, Jr
Mine Explosion Near Springfield Kills Two Injures Two
Four workers were trapped by debris after a mine blast at the Springfield Collier Company site near Springfield. John Solomon and John Rabisky died. Edward Jones and Albert Delaney were seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
John Solomon
John Rabisky
Laney
Springfield Collier Company
Bell Company Alleged to Restrain Trade and Raise Rates
The Wisconsin Telephone Company purchase of the Dane County and Madison Beloit lines prompts the International Independent Telephone Association to urge Attorney General Gilbert to sue Bell to forfeit its charter for restraint of trade and price boosting. Dec 17 set to determine if the suit has merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Dane County Telephone Company
Madison and Independent Telephone Company of
Beloit
Wisconsin Telephone Company
International Independent Telephone Association of Ch
Gilbert
Bell Corporation
Plumbing inspector visits gas show in Chicago
City Plumbing Inspector Frank ONeill travels to Chicago to attend a gas show with potential significance for heating water in the two steam engines. The first gas heater installation is planned for Engine House No. 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O'Neil
Chicago
O'Neil
Cannon in Favor of Deep Waterway Plan
Telegraph Special from Washington reports Speaker Cannon endorsing deep waterway improvements as long advocated. The National Rivers and Harbors Congress heard his keynote on safety and sanity. Brazilian ambassador Nabuco addressed the convention and Governor Deneen spoke on Illinois waterway work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cannon
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Joaquiam Nabuco
Brazil
Deneen
Illinois
Parish Growth Course Highlighted At Church Club
Col. Fred Bennit addressed the Men of Christ Church discussing parish growth and reviewing the early history of the community. The session presented concise facts of local development and interest in future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Fred Bennit
MEN OF
Christ Church Juliet Parish History Highlighted by Nick Bennitt
Colonel Bennitt spoke to the Christ Church Men’s Club about the parish growth dating to May 16, 1835 with Rt. Rev. Bishop Philander Chase as organizer and first rector. The talk noted the 75th anniversary approaching in 1910 and a letter from Bishop Anderson inviting him to speak at the January banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Parish
Fred Bennitt
Men’s Club of Christ
Philander Chase
Ohio
Terest
Bennitt
Christ Church of
Juliet
New Haven
Connecticut
W. L. Bostwick
C. P. Anderson
Chicago
GAVE HER A GLASS RING MAN ARRESTED FOR FRAUD
Elmer Ellsworth prominent Janesville businessman was arrested on a complaint by Mrs. Kate Kennedy who said he gave her a glass ring as security for a $1,000 loan. He claims the arrest is revenge for not agreeing to marry her. Ellsworth posted $1,000 bond and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Hen fruit prices spark rival claims to best eggs
The piece notes competing claims of quality as "Strictly Fresh" and "The Good" vie for the honor of producing the best eggs with some sellers asking forty cents a dozen.
Difference Between Strictly Fresh and Good Eggs
The article compares egg quality labels and prices from two grocers, noting 40 cent dozen for strictly fresh eggs and 64 cent good eggs from another grocer. It mentions April storage eggs at 32 cents, fluctuating prices from 28 to 70 cents, and imports from the South while market expectations tip toward easing within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Busy Clothing Corner Unveils 1908 Holiday Window Display
The Busy Clothing Corner proprietored by G I Jarvis completes its 1908 holiday window showing neckwear gloves hosiery mufflers and related items arranged to attract shoppers. A suspenders sleeve holders and hose supporters set is shown as a popular novelty with a green and white leaf centerpiece hanging from the ceiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. I. Jarvis
City officer pushes ordinance to force horse shoeing in icy streets
Superintendent John Friederich of the Street department advocates a city ordinance making it illegal for horse owners to omit horseshoes in winter conditions. With Dwight Casey and Humane Society input he discusses enforcement and council attention. He cites cast horses and mistreatment as reasons, noting recent shoeing for city horses and new blankets bought this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beast
John Friederich
Ordi
Dwight Casey
The
Humane Society
Friederichs
M. Freeman
Herkimer Street
Collins Street
Darling
Bandits Elude Search After Robbery Near Braidwood
In Braidwood on December 10 deputies and a posse scoured the surrounding country for the bandits who robbed Mrs. Jerry Austin, using a horse and buggy for escape. Authorities in nearby towns were warned to be on alert for the highwaymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braidwood
Jerry Austin
Dan Barr
Mrs Catherine Flaherty Died At Home On Collins Street
Mrs Catherine Flaherty died yesterday at 1 50 PM at 1810 North Collins Street. Survived by three daughters Mrs Peter Whalen Mrs William Connie and Mrs James Corcoran. Funeral Friday morning leaving residence at 8 30 Requiem high mass at St Marys Church at 9 Burial in Mt Olivet Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Flaherty
North
Collins Street
Peter Whalen
William Connie
James Corcoran
St. Mary's Church
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Condition of Mrs Chaney at Union Street Home
Mrs. Chaney remains critically ill at her Union Street home with little change in her condition. The fragmentary text reflects general reflections on dealing with others and concern for one’s own fate, quoted in a cautionary tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5. D. Chaney
Union Street
Warrant Issued for Torino Man on Statutory Charge
Mary Kontulski of Torino Illinois filed a warrant before Justice of the Peace Jackson for William Fleming, also of Torino, charging a statutory offense committed during the summer. Deputy Sheriff Frey was sent after Fleming this morning to serve the warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kontulski
Torino
Justice of the Peace
Jackson
William Fleming
Frey
Fleming
Davis Found Not Guilty In Dr. Ruatin Murder Case
Omaha dispatch reports Charles Davis acquitted by the jury in the murder of Dr. Frederick Ruatin. Verdict returned December 10 after trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Omaha
Charles Davis
Frederick Ruatin
Pries versus Joliet City verdicts conclude two-day trial
Arnold W. Pries sued the City of Joliet for 5000 for injuries from a December 27 1907 fall in the Grand theater stairwell. The jury returned a 300 verdict for the defendant after nearly twelve hours out. George K Angelos won 1012 50 against his uncle Peter Pelias in a swift trial with the same jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold W. Pries
Joliet
Res
Pries
Martin
Lockport
George K. Angelos
Péter Pelias
Angeles
Peter Pellas
National City Bank of Chicago Named Reserve Agent for Joliet Bank
The Comptroller of the Currency approved National City Bank of Chicago as reserve agent for Citizens National Bank of Joliet. The action was announced from Washington on December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Bank Reserve
Joliet
National City Bank
Citizens’ Reserve
Telegraph
Washington, D. C
National City Bank of Chicago
Citizens National Bank of Joliet
Palméé Camp No 1379 Elects Officers
In a Woodman hall meeting last evening Palméé Camp No 1379 elected officers including W I Pelkey V C H M Lang W A J M Dillman clerk P E Condon escort T Stanton watchman John Limmer sentry J B Coyne and R E Camp managers Mycot A Clyne T H Wagner H McGinnis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palméé Camp
Woodman Hall
W. I. Pelkey
V. Cc
H. M. Lang
W. A. J. M. Dillman
P. E. Condon
T. Stanton
John Limmer
J. B. Coyne
R. E. Camp
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Pakers
Piea and Harbors
Irman Ransdell
Congress
Ederal
Ima
Lousse Feprika
Edward
Belmont
Iles
Barr
Jas. Kilpatrick
Dan
Sydney
Australia
Edward Jones
Albert de
Harbors Congress
Gov
Tory
Philander
Chase
Jefferson Street
Bluff Street
Japan
China
Pacific
Janesville
Janesville, Wis
Elmer
Kate Kennedy
GRO
CERS
the Tribune
Dobbin
Friederich
Mrs. Austin of
Flaherty
MR. Santa Claus
Davis
Smale
Martin and Meers
Storm the
George K
Angelos
Fendant
Meers
A. Clyne
T. H. Wagner
H. McGinnis
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