07 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
1
Wives confess after reading of Vogel s arrest and police theory. The American publishing and Trading Co led by A Vogel allegedly victimized foreigners and locals alike, with losses ranging from small amounts to larger sums. Many victims remain reluctant to report, while households edge toward caution and scrutiny, as the scheme s methods echo familiar cons.
An eleven-year-old boy, son of Mrs. Frank Sprague, sustained a painful fall on ice near Joliet. He struck his left knee on iron, fracturing the thin bone, and was cared for by Dr. Mabel after the accident yesterday.
The seven-year-old son of Mr. A Durstine at 221 Whitney Street is now improving after a critical illness. Doctors report progress and anticipate continued recovery as the patient responds to treatment.
Mary led a dusk skating race at the OC Rec event with distance spacing noted. An evening program featured a handsome participant and varied pace as spectators watched from designated areas.
Miss Hickey, age 14, is crowned fastest woman skater in the city after placing first at Adam Hall Colonies rink last Sunday. Miss Schofield and Miss Murphy follow in second and third. Willie McKeon wins the boys skate race.
A force of ten men works at Sexton Building Material company quarries on South Chicago Street with six cars of stone loaded for Chicago yesterday. About 2000 cords of stone are stacked, needing weeks to load. Commercial quarries north of the city are loading but will close for the season until mid March due to frost and cold.
Widespread interest surrounds the case against Alex Vogel of the American Publishing & Trading Exchange Co charged with operating a trading stamp game in Joliet. He is free on bond awaiting the February 12 hearing as police report ongoing complaints from foreign residents swindled out of funds.
The demurrer filed by Joliet & Southern Traction Co in the Chicago & Joliet Electric Railway Co suit to enforce an old contract for operating cars over the Boulevard Heigue line was taken under advisement by Judge Hooper after arguments were completed yesterday afternoon.
Joliet residents join a broad petition drive to secure a Kentucky pardon for Caleb Powers, charged as accessory before the fact in the William Goebel murder. Over 1,000 locals in Illinois have signed, with 100,000 total names reported in surrounding states.
The Northeastern Illinois Bankers Association will hold its annual convention in March. The exact date remains to be fixed. George Woodruff of First National Bank serves as secretary and is a member of the executive council. The gathering will bring bankers from across the region.
Julius Lissiskey night towerman at the Jefferson Street crossing was assaulted Wednesday night. He threw his assailant from the window head first a twelve foot fall. He bears two badly blacked eyes and will be out several days. Police inquiry continues with no arrest yet. The motive remains unexplained while aldermen read proposed gas ordinance.
Leo Belanger, a Chicago resident, is to enter a guilty plea after being indicted by the January grand jury for carrying concealed weapons. He shot Sergeant Scully following a long chase. funds for his defense have been placed with attorney Senator Richard J. Barr.
Italian tenor Enrico Caruso, singing with the Metropolitan Grand Opera, will arrive in Chicago on April 20 and then visit Joliet to meet Father Joseph Tonello. Close friends, they will arrange special entertainment for Caruso during his stay.
Complaints pour into the streets department over cinders on icy sidewalks. Assistant Dwight Casey reports little action since yesterday. Mr. Friederichs refuses to expose the city to damage claims and orders ashes scattered on the dangerous walks. Property owners warned. noncompliance will lead to prosecution.
Helen Pinney sues in the circuit court to recover on a note dated January 8 1901 for $1000 with damages fixed at $1500. The defendants Joseph and Mary Barthelme reside in Caldwell Sumner County Kansas.
Alberta May of 2038 East Cass street was rushed to Sliver Cross hospital yesterday with appendicitis. His condition is described as quite serious.
Reports say W. W. Woods and wife were thrown from a cutter when a piece of ice struck him during a theft attempt by boys. He remains at home on Western Avenue with injuries described as dazing and improving gradually.
Public pressure grows for immediate track elevation to eliminate grade crossings. Despite repeated promises and ongoing engineering work, citizens demand concrete plans and a decisive railroad commitment, with a city council committee preparing for talks with railroad officials.
In Circuit Court Judge Marshall hears Roy Barnett charged with robbing Peter Ford of $100 in cash savings. The case proceeded this morning with further testimony and proceedings to continue.
The condition of Frank Keeley assistant jailer is listed as quite serious at his home in Wilmington.
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