17 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
1
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports total net earnings in the United States of 605.5 million dollars for the year. It opposes combining competing lines and urges publicizing railroad rates. It warns reform is needed to curb consolidation and promote fair rates and safety improvements, noting nearly 10 000 fewer deaths due to safety-appliance laws.
London reports Prime Minister Balfour told Commons England has no plan to land troops or seize Venezuelan territory. Britain seeks minimal disruption to neutral powers amid a blockade while no new arbitration details emerge. Paris notes Foreign Minister Delasse says England and Germany guarantee protection of Venezuela customs under April agreement.
Scranton December 17 coal operators facing miners charges as Wolvert on opens for the operators. Darrow adds witnesses including Dunko father of a girl who worked nights to help the family. Dunko testified he earned 1400 last year with 990 to his share and 20 dollars monthly, debt to the company store. Gray condemns the girl working and presses for age checks while warning the boss.
New York reports doctors predict Cornelius Vanderbilt will recover. Earlier, Bowen in Caracas notified the state department that the Italian minister had departed and Bowen assumed control of the Italian legation’s affairs under directions.
St. Petersburg reports Andian in central Asia nearly destroyed by a powerful quake. No death toll details yet, but the city with about 30 000 inhabitants was devastated. Further reports awaited.
The Steel Works club adopted resolutions praising coal deliveries of about 4,700 tons, noting a favorable price of 3.60 and urging coal orders only for heads of families. It condemned misuses, supported gymnasium access for parents with young children, and thanked sponsors for improvements, citing substantial member savings and 425 enrollments in classes.
The Joliet Township High School annual contest is set for next Friday at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. Programs include essays, orations, declamations, and a piano solo, with a school orchestra led by Oscar Kammerman.
London dispatch reports the Archbishop of Canterbury remains in the same condition with no noticeable improvement this morning.
Rock Island official says the California train serves only California travel between the coast and Chicago and El Paso, with no regular stops in Joliet or Morris. He notes flagmen on Joliet crossings and asserts the railroad will stop for a passenger from San Francisco to Morris only if the engineer deems it necessary.
The Central Presbyterian Sunday school plans a giving Christmas for seventy and more orphans at the Swed ish Orphan's home. Gifts of food clothing toys pictures and books are invited at the Wednesday evening church meeting.
Illinois Supreme Court reverses the Will County Board of Review decision on Rev. Walker's Joliet Street church clubhouse. The court distinguishes religious worship from education and holds exemptions apply only to property used for public worship, not for youth education or other church activities. The case involves Christ Church property and the Economy Light and Co. litigation background.
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