23 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1902
Page
1
An energetic pitch invites readers to improve their lives through merchants who promise enlightenment and value. The ad emphasizes affordable, shareable goods and urges readers not to waste money on costly gifts while promoting a single glorious meal.
Vienna reports crown princess of Saxony is rumored insane amid a flight from Dresden. Allegations tie her to an American dentist and a French tutor. a child is said to be expected in May. Geneva notes she travels with M Corin and two archdukes urged return.
Mrs. John Lambert offers a silver cup for the best cat or kitten at Joliet's poultry and pet stock show to be held in the Adam building on Van Buren street next month. About 100 of Chicago’s finest felines will model for Joliet’s crowds when the big show opens January 6, with rooms reserved in the building for the exhibition.
The Caracas steamer, held at Willemstad due to an Italian warship’s objections, is likely to reach La Guayra after the Italian commander was persuaded by Lt. Cmdr. Diehl of the US gunboat Marietta that his blockade interpretation was mistaken. Nearby, German Panther seized two schooners at Maracaibo, while English Tribune and Italian cruiser Bausun captured two schooners and two sloops.
Dwight Sabin former U S senator from Minnesota died suddenly at the Auditorium Annex Chicago due to heart trouble His wife and daughter were at his bedside Sabin a wealthy lumberman had served a single Senate term after being elected in 1884 and chaired the Republican National Committee from 1882 to 1884.
London December 23 The Archbishop of Canterbury Rev Frederick Temple who had been ill with nervous trouble died this morning. The end came peacefully after he had administered the oath to the king during the coronation. He had collapsed recently while addressing parliament.
Fire in St Joseph Missouri gutted Chase & Son's candy factory today causing about 100000 dollars in damage. Three girls likely fatally hurt and three others seriously injured after jumping from a third story window. Names mentioned include Mattie Leslie Laura Crawford Mary Dolin Sophia Mentuis Rosa Lartz and Emma Glick.
Thomas Ryan returned from Notre Dame work and was surprised by friends at 1300 Jackson Street. The evening featured games and refreshments with numerous guests including Miss Effie Masters, Miss Sadie Riley, Will Ryan, Mrs. Riley, Julia Cassidy, Chas Ryan, Nellie Hennessy, May O Leary, Joan Connors, Lizzie Rooney, and others.
A grand Christmas display of beef, mutton and meal with roasting pigs elegantly dressed. Turkeys geese ducks and chickens in abundance at 117 North Chicago Street.
Freehold New Jersey December 23 The fate of Laura Biggar Samuel Stanton and Dr Hendricks charged with conspiracy to secure Bennett millions for Miss Biggar rests with the jury after testimony ended Miss Biggar testified denying illicit relations with Hendricks and others
Bradford Pa December 23 The Odd Fellows brick block burned this morning causing 200000 dollars in losses Four firemen on a ladder assisting occupants fell when the ladder broke Thaddeus Green was killed and the others were badly injured police and fire chiefs investigated the disaster
A dispatch from St. Petersburg dated December 23 reports that between 3 000 and 4 000 people were killed by the Andian earthquake. Aftershocks continue and officials fear another major quake.
Tangiers Morocco reports a bloody clash between imperial troops and revolutionists. The imperialists were routed in the engagement, with word reaching the city on December 23.
Silk-lined kid gloves priced from $1 to $1.50 silk suspenders boxed 50c to $1.59 smoking jackets at $5 men s silk hose and night robes 50c to $1 mufflers 50c to $1.50 suitcases 1.56 to 5 men s silk umbrellas 1 to 4 Hennebry Hughes Corner Cass and Chicago Sts.
The Republican appeals for donations to fund a Christmas dinner and tree for needy families. Captain Gordon thanks supporters as gifts of castoff clothing and small toys arrive, urging more contributions by phone, messenger, or mail.
Report examines claims that soft coal price hikes only hit cities, showing Lemont Joliet Lockport Plainfield and surrounding hamlets all paying higher rates. Prices range from $1.80 to $6.25 a ton with anecdotes of resellers and transport costs. dealers say rates have largely stabilized for now.
Friends of the Swedish Orphans home are invited to a Friday evening program at Central Presbyterian Church. Admission is free with a collection for the orphanage, featuring the cantata from last Sunday and extra items. Violinist John Pawling will perform. breakfast from Mrs. Austins pancake flour is provided. Xmas trees advertised at Van Buren Ottawa Streets.
Incorporation papers for the Perry Side-Bearing Co move forward for a railway car side bearing plant east of Chicago street near the Alton crossing. C W Brown H H Stassen and Fred Bennitt named as commissioners to issue stock books. The company capital is 350 000 dollars with 35 000 shares at 10 dollars each. Stockholders include Smith E Allison the majority holder H M Perry Fred Bennitt Gwen H Fay B G Castler E A Laughlin and George J Charlton.
The Supreme Court ruled that life insurance cannot be paid on the life of a murderer convicted and executed. Justice Brewer stated such a policy would contravene public policy, refusing payment to S. M. Burt’s heirs against Union Central Life Insurance. The decision holds the policy invalid and confirms no crime insurance.
In Chicago and Jefferson streets a quarrel erupted after William Smiley and a companion took two apples without paying. Clerk Gus Manos and trader Barr intervened. both were fined for disorderly conduct after pleading guilty. Smiley claimed the incident stemmed from a joke about the fruit and his outfit. Agnes Secory was taken into custody for insanity after a disturbance tied to a saloon. Henry Kirkam was charged with drunken conduct and disguising himself in a street scene.
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