31 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
1
Joliet plans a new industrial push to start the year with a two million dollar investment. The notice highlights a major economic initiative as the city enters 1908.
Joliet Industrial committee hears plans for The Joliet Steel Car Manufacturing Co a $2 million capital firm to erect a large steel car plant near the Troy road Rockdale line with 400 workers first year and thousands later. ground to break soon with Browning Engineering backing and an in house sales force ready to push products nationwide.
Dr Faith Curtis M Hughes of Boston Mass received solicitor fees totaling 75 for use in securing depositions in divorce actions filed by Crames W Curtiss city electrician.
William Sheffler lay injured at St Josephs Hospital after a fight with two boarders, one arrested while the other escaped. The disturbance began when Sheffler refused to play cards late at night, leading to a soldering iron attack and a three inch facial wound. Joe Zentarski was caught fleeing by Officer Crowley as the other brother remained hidden. The trial before Judge Marshall featured sharp exchanges over a statutory charge in the Hughes divorce suit and accusations against two lawyers.
States Attorney George A Barr and Judge Cowing moved through minor criminal cases this morning. Several defendants pled not guilty including John Rogena and Lawrence Crowley. Bond forfeitures and suspended actions were ordered in a number of cases and others were stricken with leave to reinstate.
Yesterday Judge A. O. Marshall granted Mrs Hughes fighting fees amid charges in an affidavit against two lawyers.
Two brothers returned to their boarding house late after a dispute over a card game when the landlord refused to engage. They assaulted him by beating and cut him.
A grim tally rises hourly as Italy endures mounting casualties. Reports describe the expanding death list and a forecasted count nearing 250000 as the nation endures the crisis.
Special from Chicago reports widespread alarm as Messina earthquake aftershocks raise fear King Victor and Queen Helena may have perished. Italian officials put Sicily Calabrian death toll at about 240000 with many areas still uncounted. Survivors suffer hunger as relief lines extend inland and relief efforts battle to reach stricken districts.
Funeral services for the late Conrad Henry Slaughter will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Driving Street M E church. All Grand Army veterans are asked to meet at the late residence 902 North Chicago Street at 1 30 p m sharp.
Mrs. Ophelia Amigh, head of the Geneva Home for Delinquent Girls, told County Court Joliet provides a better environment for the girl than Aurora. Mary Gorey testified for release, arguing the girl would reform in Aurora, but Amigh opposed it. Judge Cowing denied the petition after reviewing the evidence and family statements.
A group of Italian participants gathered to raise ninety dollars as a starter fund and planned further contributions expected to exceed two or three times the initial amount. Meanwhile a bank entry involved an incident with individuals being held up.
A Chicago report summarizes census data on marriage and divorce. From 1837 to 1906 Illinois recorded 61 717 marriages and 82 209 divorces with 6 943 divorces and 63 717 marriages in 1906, indicating many unions end in separation and Illinois ranks high in divorce complexity.
Joliet residents push to raise a thousand dollars for Italian relief with a Messiah performance at Central Presbyterian Church. Tickets range from 50 cents to five dollars with no reserved seats, and initial donors include John Romano who led the subscription with fifty dollars and Nunzio Di Lorenzo at twenty five.
Fires caused substantial losses with several large blazes including Bosen hall Truby fires Barrett and Boston store incidents. Police report notable crimes by boy bandits Starly and Bluth and the Jack the Daubst case. City plans stronger fire department staffing and new equipment while politics and the City Hall project loom in 1908.
Miss Kathryn Beartiy of Denver and James Floyd of Denver were married Saturday evening December 26 at the bride’s home 3744 Bryant Street Denver in a ceremony by Rev Father Carrigan The couple planned to reside in Joliet after the wedding assignment revealed by the article.
The pope issued a general dispensation allowing meat eating on New Year’s Day, relaxing the Lenten Friday abstinence rule for Catholics.
The Joliet Oratorio Society performs Messiah at Central Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening December 31. Soloists include Mrs Sanger Steel soprano Mr Geo A Brewster tenor Mrs Luella Shipmann contralto Mr Marion Green baritone with a 100 voice chorus. Admission 50 cents.
Mayor Cronin says the city will take steps to enforce track elevation and may invoke law to secure compliance. The stance signals upcoming measures to address safety and traffic concerns linked to elevated tracks.
Elmer Morris of 112 Comstock swore out a warrant against Worthy F. Dow of 109 for assault and battery on his son Harold. Dow appeared in Hawk's court and pleaded not guilty with a hearing set for January 5, 1909. Dow, a carpenter, alleges the incident involved Morris and another boy teasing younger children.
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