Gas Franchise Duel at Joliet Council Meeting
Edmund M. Blake of Boston promoter for Peoples Gas Co. pressed for a gas franchise in Joliet. The council debated a $10,000 bond versus $100,000 and left the matter open after questions about bond, standards, and timelines. Blake claimed distribution could begin in 18 months and urged a fair chance amid competing firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund M. Blake
Boston
Mass
People's Gas Co
Joliet
Blake
City Council Approves 1900 Budget For City Expenses
The council unanimously approves a 1900 appropriation of 407542.73 for city expenses a decrease of 50885.41 from last year. Salaries rise across police and fire departments with new posts and added staff while some offices gain permanent status and higher pay.
Adjudged Dependent Lee Children in Court Proceeding
In a Beverly court yesterday Judge Cowing adjudged Hazel Lee aged fifteen and Viola Lee aged twelve as delinquent and dependent but withheld judgment. Supervisor Herath will travel to Mazon to locate their father and arrange custody if he is willing. The girls and their mother remain at police headquarters pending disposition. Mrs. Lee may be asked to leave the city.
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Board of Arbitration
Attourney
Blake
Boston
Herath
Mazon
Geneva
Hodgdon Named Secretary of Booster Committee at Commercial Club
At the Commercial Club Industrial committee meeting in Warren Ohio Hodgdon was named secretary of the booster committee to begin Monday with offices at the club His resignation as Joliet News city editor takes effect Saturday night George M Campbell was named vice president and George Woodrutt treasurer Plans for a monster publicity crusade were discussed with about 1800 dollars already subscribed Hodgdon praised for familiarity with local conditions and for being a hustler the committee said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmpany
Don
Joliet News
George M. Campbell
George Woodrutt
Hodgdon
City Improves Finances and Water Works Funding
The council discusses appropriations for building, health, and the police and fire commission with a $16 174 45 building fund and a $1 000 health contingent fund up from 1907. A water meter fund of $500 is permanent and proceeds go to the water department. Alderman Lagger proposed holding saloon license funds in trust amid local option debate but no action taken. Executive session closes with few changes and broad department satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Department
East
West Parks
Police and Fire Commission
Health Department
Lagger
Committee On Finance
Death claim judged in suit over fatal Joliet accident
In Joliet Branch Court Judge Hooper heard a case brought by John H. Savage as administrator of Jovan Stulie deceased against Hayes Brothers Co. for 10600 dollars after Stulie was fatally injured on the job. The defense motion to add pleas was denied. Separate sessions before Judge Marshall addressed criminal matters with multiple defendants and pleas.
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Hooper
Branch Court
John H. Savage
Jovan Stulie
Hayes Brothers Co
Stulie
Savage
Marshall
Fay and
Luetter
Tefal
Mary Sings
Edith G. Stevens
America Miller
Alcyone Louis
Aurelia Withrow
William H. Bissell
City of Joliet
Bissell
Chicago and
Benton Streets
Joliet City Debates Sidewalk Claims and Catalpa Street Name
Joliet officials move to sue negligent property owners after a spike in damage lawsuits from injured pedestrians. The council also considers Mrs Cutter’s proposal to sell a 100 acre tract northeast of Joliet for a working class breathing space. The long dispute over Catalpa Street versus Jones Street ends with Catalpa naming official.
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Martin
Lagger
Anna Werner
Lockport
Ottawa Street
Committee On Judiciary
Frederick Woodruff
Eliza H. G. Cutter
Circuit Court
Emily D. Preston
N. Chicago Street
Pearson
Washington and
DesPlaines Street
Committee On Fire
Margaret Whelan drew record alimony in Will county
Mrs. Margaret Whelan, age 91, dies at St Josephs hospital. She had received alimony from Moses Whelan since 1884 at 13 dollars a month, totaling 3744 by death, per circuit clerk figures. The couple were divorced amid accusations of cruelty and threats to kill. Funeral arrangements list services at Dennis Church and interment in Lockport Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will County
Moses Whelan
Lockport
Schlunts
Whelan
Robert Clow
Cortelyou to Speak at Aurora Swedish Republican Club
Secretary Cortelyou will address the Swedish American Republican club at its annual meeting in Aurora. He will be the guest of Senator Hopkins during his stay in the city. The meeting is set for March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Cortelyou
Near Democrats Invade Aurora in January Incident
Special report describes a group led by Charles Woodruff James Martin Edward Corlett and Major Leckie entering Aurora and taking action at the gas organ office in the afternoon. The fragmented text records a political intrusion by several named individuals in the city.
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Aurora
Charles” BE
Woodruff
James Martin
Edward Corlett
Major Leckie
Tion
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el Bond
Sung
Jet
Solon
J. G. Elwood
Mr. Mitchell
Western United Gas & Electric Company
Board of Aldermen
Cronin
Mr. Blake
Council
Iyor Cronin
Fourth Ward
Bankers’ Trust’ Company
York City
Thom
Pson
Nicholson
Jong
Wunderlich
Judiciary
City Tall Fund
Colonel Copley
Kelly
People’s Gas Company
Philadelphia Inquirer
Bridewell
Fire Department
Board of Local Improvement
Lee
First National Bank
Warren
Uncle
CES
Japan
Sam
James Crow
Hayes Bros. CO
Tention
Dauber
Jack the Slasher
Mulac
William Trobel
The
Steger Brick Co
Hans Erickson
Gustav Milke
Leon Wolinsk
EB. Hartman
Just of the
John Mulac
Jack Steger
Catalpa Street
Anton Hozick
Dramshop
Meeker Avenue
Board of Local Improvements
Ruby and
Sherman Streets
Osgood Street
Stevens
Youngs Avenue
Collins Street
Jones Street
Margaret Whelan
St. Joseph's Hospital
Tote
Gortelyou
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