16 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
1
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Attorney Edward Corlett reports on the legal phases of a problem as the Universal Trial Committee reevaluates. The inquiry focuses on procedures and potential outcomes, with attention to jurisdiction and enforcement steps.
Attorney Edward Corlett outlined annexation laws and strategies to expand Joliet while keeping saloon control. The committee discussed township options and a legislature petition to protect suburban areas and potential anti saloon provisions before next steps.
Joliet plans special cars for a unity trip to Aurora tomorrow evening at 6, with follow up cars every five minutes until the delegation is cared for. The Dellwoog Park band funding is nearly complete and a royal reception in Aurora is anticipated as hundreds of merchants and businessmen join the journey.
Bloomington December 16 George Roberts president of the Commercial Bank of Chicago was the principal speaker at the annual convention of group five of the Illinois Baker Association. The group comprised nine counties. F W Lockwood of Kankakee also spoke at the banquet tonight. Many prominent financiers of the state were present.
A group of 150 property owners in Ridgewood fuse opposition to extending city limits. They fear taxation and increased city burden, urging authorities to halt the expansion proposal.
At a Ridgewood meeting in Jones store with about 150 residents, opponents urged changes to school law and debt relief before any annexation. They demanded bond debt removal, return to general district 86 rules, and creation of a district banning saloons, arguing city-provided services were not guaranteed.
A warrant issued by Justice Nichols accuses Isaac Greenbach of embezzlement from Adolph Miller, saloon proprietor at 1107 Collins, who says Greenbach took moneys after leaving his job as a bartender. Miller cannot confirm the amount. Greenbach now works for Gus Keiber, also on Collins Street.
The Supreme Court upholds a circuit court judgment awarding the Vestry Estate $5,000 in damages for loss of life.
The Duffy Construction Co and Sanitary District contractors must pay Alfred Destry's estate $5,000 after a doubled trial process. Edward Stephen, administrator, had sought $10,000 for a fatal explosion caused by dynamite mishap near Lockport. The verdict followed two trials and appellate reversals, with the Supreme Court affirming the Circuit Court ruling. John W. D Arcy represented the plaintiff. O'Donnell and Donovan the defendants. Married This Afternoon Mrs Helen Thompson of Wilmington and Benjamin Leach of Morris wed quietly at 2 o clock. Reverend A F Clark performed the ceremony at Ottawa Street M E Church parsonage. Leach is a Rock Island road bridge builder. The couple will reside in the city.
A young woman at the Sweet-Orr plant nearly escaped serious harm yesterday at 11 oclock when a mishap occurred. She lost most of her hair in the scare but escaped without major injuries.
The firm Dona Hue McNaughton and McKeown files what is described as the largest personal injury suit in the county history on behalf of their client. The action demands 40,000 as damages.
Miss Grace Ryan of 105 Franklin street suffered a unique accident at the Sweet-Orf plant on North Chicago street when her auburn hair was torn from her scalp as it caught in overhead shafting. Firemen shut off power. she was cared for by Dr Curtis and homeward bound with friends. Her scalp remained uninjured but her curls may not regrow. the firm reports it as the first incident.
The Bissell estate of Mrs. Mary Sings sues Joliet for 5000 claiming damages from the city burned the Bissell house, a favored hotel in North Chicago street during a smallpox epidemic. The Illinois Supreme Court reversed a Will County ruling and remanded for possible jury trial.
Telegraph Special reports from Springfield on December 16 that the Secretary of State licensed Van Guard Manufacturing Co of Joliet with 25000 capital stock. Incorporators are Charles F. Jensen Edward W. Steinhart and Nathaniel L. Hurd. The firm will manufacture and deal in automobiles general machinery and foundry work.
Chicago December 16 district attorney calls witnesses for indictment at Corn Products company alleged to have held 1000 laborers imprisoned during construction of its Argo factory.
The four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Carbery died last night at 10 45 at their home 616 Benton street The private funeral will be tomorrow at 9 30 from the home and burial will follow in Mt Olive cemetery
Joliet’s West Music House presents Victrola concerts featuring famed singers. The program touts hearing Melba, Schumann-Heink, Caruso, Plancon, Scotti and more, with world class instruments accessible for free in a public showcase of cultural vitality.
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