26 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
1
City officials and residents mourn the death of Mrs Chaney who helped establish Silver Cross Hospital and the Chase Avenue Settlement House, working closely with mothers in the community.
Mrs. Alice Clement Chaney 51 died at 12 45 this morning in Joliet after a year of illness. Her husband S D Chaney and two daughters Geneieve and Cordelia survive with one brother. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at her home with Rev H W Reed officiating, Oakwood cemetery interment. She organized the Chase Avenue Settlement house and helped found Silver Cross hospital. Her work with Cosmos club and Joliet Woman's Federation noted. Her death mourned citywide.
Orange Randolph Smith aged 67 dies at his home on 11 Richmond Street. He leaves his wife and five children C, Harry Randolph, Miss Jes Mills, Orange Randolph Jr, and Bessie May. Funeral Sunday afternoon at 23 o'clock at Oakwood Cemetery.
At a morning meeting the Michigan Central crossing at Davidson's crossing on East Washington street was debated whether to place a flagman or build a viaduct. J H Schneider argued the railroad faced high costs and low danger, noting only one accident in eighteen years. Commissioners favored a viaduct if the road bears excavation work. payroll of 296.50 was approved.
A man was approached by robbers early today who threatened him and stole $60 from a slot machine used as a bank. William Moran was named the latest victim in the spate of burglaries.
Burglars broke into William Moran's billiard hall on Jefferson Street and took $60 plus cigars, with Mrs Moran hiding yesterday's receipts in a slot machine. A separate inventory at Mrs Van Dyke's Whitney Avenue home shows silver plate and jewelry stolen. Detectives suspect two bandits tied to a week of crimes. several suspects were brought to police headquarters, cleared by alibi.
A tale centers on a handsome white woman accused of theft from her colored lover. The case, now in custody, awaits trial behind bars.
Sylvester Webster, Perryville school principal, visits his daughter Vera in Geneva jail where she refuses to drop her black lover who is jailed for bank theft. Vera vows to keep him though father pleads and offers reconciliation. The case ties to a bank robbery at Aurora and alleged hypnotic influence by Albert McBroom.
Mrs Yates, former wife, makes serious allegation that her ex husband shot at her inside a police station. Investigation is underway as authorities review claims and seek evidence.
Mrs. E Yates reports that her divorced husband Charles Weidholdt had been living at her Cleveland avenue home doing chores for meals when he choked her and fired a revolver, missing by an inch. He was jailed awaiting trial set for Monday due to the police magistrate's absence. Walter Yates, his son, is repeatedly in police records for drinking and seeks a permanent home at the station where he would find work and meals.
Two men attempted a second break into the Spot Cash store on Christmas Eve while clerks were away for lunch. Miss Helen Woodruff identified the suspects, who fled as police arrived. Ceasar, a drug store porter, joined the pursuit and was arrested as one of the men. Wood’s Dance Thursday night.
Mrs Kath McKeown alleges severe injuries after being thrown from Scenic Railway and seeks 5000 dollars in damages.
A Dellwood case seeks damages for a Labor Day injury from a glue machine. John Stepuszy sues Morris & Co. for arm loss. J E Ellis sues Finch Bros. for 3000 over a hired horse. a Harpold recall surfaces in Cluett Peabody suit. Barber seeks time loss after purchasing bankrupt stock.
Optimism and good cheer marked the year end as merchants report strong Christmas spending. Hotels served dinners to guests and vaudeville at Will County Jail featured a tree party, with inmates sending thanks for a festive holiday meal and well wishes for a bright new year.
John Milošovitch, arrested on a warrant by Nick Horvat, pleaded guilty to assault and battery in Justice Nichols' court. He was fined $5 and costs of $7.50. He said four years ago Horvat in his steel mill gang struck him after a minor argument.
Prisoners in the county Bastile express gratitude to Sheriff Williams and Judge Jmler for their considerate treatment and morale boosting actions during confinement.
Joe McBride reports a gold watch theft dated Christmas. Tory Miller and Dominick Manguruske of 109 Cleveland are in custody awaiting trial after McBride identified them as suspects.
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