12 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
1
A person acts for Cross Hospital during early morning street collection efforts to raise funds for the institution. The event involves canvassing or soliciting donations from passersby at designated streets. The report notes the appearance and purpose of the fundraiser and the hospital’s involvement.
The Joliet crowd, led by Mrs John C. Pine and Mrs R B Sayles, gathered large donations at a bank and on street campaigns. Key donors included Mrs Lambert and H W Spencer, with volunteers from the King’s Daughters and local churches aiding the effort. Funds flowed from dimes to dollars as workers pressed the public for support.
Will County National Bank receives a consignment from the Chicago sub treas ury of the new government minted gold coin replacing older denominations. The coin features a calm eagle with folded wings and the motto In God We Trust, alongside the Indian head and Liberty. Public reaction favored the motto and the design, with limited supply ready for general circulation in a few days. Westerners prefer gold and banknotes for practicality, while Cowboys and miners favor gold and buckskin purses.
The Joliet Merchants Association will visit Aurora next Thursday evening to see the newly inaugurated lighting system turned on. Mayor Finch and Aurora officials promote neighborliness and cooperation, with Joliet’s delegation to be confirmed, travel by Joliet & Southern Electric, details to be announced Wednesday.
The edge differs from the familiar money with a non raised edge though the circumference is misled, suggesting unfamiliar coinage details. The fragmentary note contrasts new gold cons with known currency and hints at surface irregularities in minting.
Rival actions threaten Venezuelan ports as crowds gather off La Guiara and the prospect of seizing merchant ships rises, risking a clash between warships and naval forces amid escalating tensions.
Willemstad Curacao Dec 12 The government says it will not be negligent in the blockade of the Venezuelan east Inaugurated by three Dutch warships last week The battleship Jacob Van Heemskerk and the cruiser Gelderland left today for Venezuelan waters They have been cleared for action It is believed that the move could escalate toward conflict
A New Orleans man who vanished in Joliet two years ago is believed located, ending a long and mysterious search. Authorities had pursued leads across states and held hope for closure for families.
John J. Doyle, former proprietor of a Cass and Collins street saloon, was traced to New Orleans La and seen there within the last three weeks. He disappeared about two years ago leaving his family and business, with no clear details on his present activities or duration of residence.
The Will County German American Republican club will hold a meeting at Lasser's hall tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Joliet colored residents form the Colored Citizens Protective League with officers President J Stevenson Secretary F D McDonald Chairman Execu tive Committee William Fisher and Amos Day as Secretary Executive Committee. The league aims to uplift the race socially morally mentally and politically and will launch a general education campaign starting with fifty members and expanding as its aims become known.
An Aurora woman was arrested yesterday and Mr Barber is sent back to Oswego today. The woman denies deserting a nine month old child. Authorities cite ongoing custody and welfare concerns in the brief отчет.
A woman identified as Mrs. Barber fled Aurora with her mother and arrived in this city seeking work. Capt. Murphy and Detective Hennessy arrested her as she left a Interurban car at 2 o clock. She denied abandoning her 19 month old baby and said she would return for the child once she found a place to live.
Yesterday afternoon Mathews failed to attend questioning by officials as investigators pursued answers. The reason for the absence was not given and the inquiry continued.
George Matthews of 632 Clinton Street, a hostler at a local livery, was found severely injured with three deep scalp wounds near the Cheney barn on Buren Street about 5 PM. He was delirious and drunk and could not explain how he sustained the injuries, though officers suspect assault. He was taken to St Joseph’s Hospital where doctors report he will be unable to work for some time but his condition is not serious. Gardner is also mentioned in connection with the incident.
Joliet Pure Ice company asks highway commissioners for permission to build a switch track from Chicago & Joliet Electric line to its plant on East Cass Street. Officials set a 10 o clock Tuesday meeting with ice company representatives to inspect the site before granting rail approval.
Master in Chancery Hill today fled his report in the matter of Fred Bennett et al versus John D. Thompson et al and John Lambert et al. The report cites the Thompson farm case, December 7, purchased by John Lambert for 38950 dollars, with fifteen months to secure its redemption.
A meeting of the tam payers of Ridgewood is set for Tuesday night at Jo Store corner of Sterling and Walnut to discuss annexation to Joliet. The placeholder text also asks how women waste money if they haven't got it.
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