13 Dec 1909
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1909
Page
1
State leader proposes moving forward with construction of a waterway channel from Joliet to Utica. The plan aims to improve navigation, commerce, and regional development, signaling strong legislative backing for early work.
A special Illinois legislature session opens in Springfield to tackle a $20,000,000 waterway bond plan. Senators split between immediate state action and waiting for federal aid to fund locks, while Speaker Barr advocates swift construction and a commission form of municipal government.
Voters may petition for a commission taking full control of city affairs. If signed by ten percent, a general election occurs after petition filing unless the date exceeds ninety days, triggering a special election. The measure outlines recall and referenda provisions and sets salaries, reflecting blended features from other states.
The Gerlack-Barklow calendar salesmen open their third annual convention at the Joliet factory with papers on selling techniques. A reception and dance occur at Hammond-D Arcy hall tomorrow evening as the event runs through the week. Company reps from across the country attend. Canada manager present, British representative absent. Toronto increasingly serves as headquarters with a planned Canadian factory. The instruction school runs to Friday afternoon, ending with a banquet at the Commercial club.
Jurors filled corridors as a new panel for the December county court term was called. The first case is an appeal by John DeKofsky against Aurora Beacon Publishing Co. and J I O'Donnell, with DeKofsky once owning a Chicago street clothing store. A. Blacy & Co. sues railroads Michigan Central and Illinois Central for damages to shipped goods.
The Board of Improvements passes the first resolution to fund a high pressure water system aimed at safeguarding city fire rates and improving firefighting capability.
At a Board of Local Improvements meeting the city unveiled a $106 277.67 high pressure water system plan to curb fire risk and insurance rates. Assoc City Attorney Burke urged safeguards including a long public hearing and an ironclad insurance binding agreement to prevent rate hikes.
A man identified as Robert Makelét told Gougar farm family of a check for 139000 from John D Rockefeller and other sums, appeared incoherent about family, and was taken to Joliet by deputies. Louis Gougar will file a sanity complaint after he signs. The man, 40s, says his wife is dead and claims his children were killed.
After an ordinance for any new improvement passed and a contract awarded, gas and electric light companies will have ample time to adjust before city work starts. This provision aims to prevent rushed alterations and ensure orderly coordination of projects.
Incorporation papers filed for The Tit nois Metal Refining Co a Joliet manufacturing firm. C E Finley Thomas N Fry and F A Jackson are incorporators with 5 W Egbert largest shareholder subscribing for 449 shares. A warranty deed transfers about 12 acres near Rockdale in Troy to the company for 5000 dollars from Col Fred Bennitt who holds 50 shares. Shares are 100 each. The firm plans to separate metals by various processes and engage in general manufacturing and merchandise business. Further details will be announced soon.
At a Rockdale meeting yesterday residents planned a campaign to enlist workers to raise funds for a new church. Special services will be held each Sunday at the schoolhouse through January to attract more people and gain new supporters for the work led by W. EH. Dean, superintendent of Sunday schools.
Judge Cowing directs troubled youths to reform schools only as a last resort to encourage and assist weak brothers in Ti County. The program seeks constructive guidance and preventive support for young offenders.
D J Emery works with Judge Cowing to guide boys toward good citizenship. Weekly reports come from lads, teachers, and parents. Emery surveys conditions and notes behavior. Since his appointment in 15 months, 40 boys sought advice, few referred to reformatories. no Geneva girls in St Charles or Glenwood placements.
A communication from J B Berry chief engineer of the Rock Island Railroad to Senator Richard J Barn outlines that Santa Fe Alton and Rock Island chief engineers have been busy for two months making joint meetings hard to arrange Jarvis Hunt is to submit revised sketches to align with railroad officials suggestions The next Union Depot committees meeting will include Mayor John R Cronin and City Engineer Stevens to review track elevation plans near the proposed depot Officials indicate progress toward a solution and a meeting next Monday.
Morris Industrial Association expects to close a deal this week with Sinclair Laundry Machinery of Chicago to locate a factory in Morris. Officials have provided a site and other support to boost the city, with another firm also in talks to bring additional industry.
Robert Crossen sues the Chicago and Joliet Electric Railroad for 10000 damages after his automobile was destroyed in an intersection collision at Cass and Herkimer streets on June 14, 1900. He says he was thrown to the ground and suffered serious injuries.
The injured man reports multiple broken and dislocated bones with shock after a street car collision. He cites his smashed car valued at 2000 dollars, 500 dollars spent on doctors, and loss of earnings up to 5000 dollars annually as a carriage maker. The street car company’s attorney says Crossen drove into the car’s path. Crossen is represented by J. W. Downey.
Judge Cowing appoints Dr. L. J. Frederick to examine Lawrence Erhard kept in county jail after the mysterious Friday shooting of his brother Joseph Erhard of Manhattan. If the physician finds continued insanity the court may re commit him to the hospital at Kankakee.
An uncertain ad fragment urges sellers to attract new customers by promising they offer exactly what buyers seek, hinting at a sales pitch for immediate business.
Charles Fawley meets in jury in fall. wife forgives him after a dispute. The case notes a financial claim and settlement terms, with both parties seeking reconciliation and resumed cohabitation. The court records emphasize fault forgiveness and domestic resolution.
Charles Fowley, injured when he fell on Jefferson Street near Wil County Bank, fractures several ribs. His wife, previously denied a divorce by Judge Campbell after a long separation, visited him at St Joseph’s hospital as rumors of reconciliation spread.
Coroner Wunderlich will finish the inquest into the shooting death of Steve Nemes at the hands of Frank Kerenes two years ago. Efforts to locate Steve Kolvanic, who witnessed the shooting, have been futile.
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