Plan Suggested to Shield City from Inspector Fees
A proposed remedy mirrors Chicago practice to fund court costs via a six percent levy on improvement projects. The nine twelve months plan would divert amounts into a special fund to cover shortages and engineer features, shifting burden from individual property owners to the city general fund.
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Board of Local Improvements
Stevens
Chicago
Cuy
Illinois
Allen Street
Crow Denies Controversy Over Aurora Meeting With Democrat Leaders
Adam S. Crow expresses surprise and soreness over publication of his conference with Col Copley A M Hirsch and George Alschuler in Aurora. He insists the casual chat was nothing unusual among old friends and cites favorable reception by Democrats amid Republican nomination efforts.
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Colo
Copley
A. M. Hirsch
George Alschuler
Kane County
Win County
Colonel Copley
Aurora
Joliet
Crow
North End Wedding Fight Leads to Fines
Police docket shows two ambulance runs and one burglary call since Monday night at 10 30. Magistrate Allen’s court saw Daniel and Andrew Komer arraigned for disorderly conduct after a north end wedding fight, pleading guilty and paying five dollar fines plus costs.
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North End
Daniel
Andrew Komer
Walsh May Enter Field as Democratic Mayor Candidate
Street rumors say John Walsh senior representative of the Fifth ward on the city council aims to run for mayor as a Democratic nominee in the spring. It is learned that Mayor John R Cronin plans to seek a second term.
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John Walsh
Fifth
John R. Cronin
Seven Hundred Join Joliet Holiday Outing Parade
A 700 strong party led by a brass band arrived in Joliet for the annual merchant outing. Special train from Rockford area arrived. guests toured Controlling works, the prison, steel mills, Dellwood park and local points. A Republican team vs Rockford Tigers baseball game highlighted the day.
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Dellwood Park
Hote
Tigers
Rockford
Aurora
Standard Oil Fine Set Aside by Appeals Court
The United States Court of Appeals overruled Judge Landis and set aside the $29,240,000 fine against Standard Oil. The case is remanded for rehearing, surprising legal circles. Prosecutions began August 27, 1906 with ten indictments and 6428 counts alleging unlawful concessions from railroads in transporting products.
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Chicago
United States Court of Appeals
Kenesaw M. Landis
United States District Court
Standard of Co
Standard OU Company of
Indiana
Federal
Peoria Man Louis Birkel Held on Separate Maintenance Case
Louis Birkel, a Peoria man, was taken into custody by the sheriff yesterday, then returned to Peoria to await disposition in separate maintenance proceedings initiated by his wife. The arrest followed his attempt to leave the city while alimony was in arrears and an interest in a jointly owned note was disposed of. Birkel denied escape. he said he sought a Chicago job with Mills Novelty Co. He broke down while jailed, requiring transfer within the Peoria county jail.
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Louis—Birkel
Peoria
Sheriff's Office
Birkel
Williams
Bloomington
Birker
Creult
Birkell
Chicago
The
Mills Novelty Co
Himes
George A Barr Struck by Ptomaine Poisoning
George A. Barr suffered a severe ptomaine poisoning after lunch yesterday. A physician was called as he was seized with violent symptoms through the night. He began to improve this morning and may resume his canvass for the State's Attorney nomination in a few days.
Amos Galass Improves After Appendi citis Operation
Amos Galass, the popular restaurateur, recovered swiftly after an appendectomy at St. Josephs hospital last week. Doctors report the operation was entirely successful and his convalescence is steady with a hoped return home within a few days. Sunburned. She-Oh Bell’s a shirt waist girl. He-But she wears a coat of tan.
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Amos Galass
St. Joseph's Hospital
Bell
Missing Manhattan man William Walsh sought by police
William Walsh of Manhattan has been missing since Monday afternoon. Chief McMasters ordered an immediate search, as relatives fear for his safety. Walsh left home about 5 PM with a team and buggy, but neither he nor the rig has been found. The family believes he travels away briefly but this is the first time he cannot be located. The search will continue.
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Dent
Manhattan
McMasters
Walsh
Chicago
Bi Streets
Adam Groth
First National Bar
Chaney
German Church Spire Under Remodeling In North Bronway
The spire of St Peters German Lutheran church in North Bronway is being rebuilt at an estimated cost of 809 dollars with half already raised. Pastor Rev August Schuessier says the new spire will be shorter but sturdier to withstand storms, following June damage from high winds.
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St. Peters German Lutheran Church
North Bronway
August Schuessier
Mar
Renata
Joliet Builds Boom Sparks New City Hall and Mercantile Rise
Joliet enjoys a vibrant building boom spurred by recent fires and industry. A new city hall project grows while many mercantile structures rise, including the Joliet National Bank site and a planned First National Bank building. Adams Groth advances Joliet National Bank foundation. Wiener building plans progress. Schoettes building is already rebuilt.
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Mitchell
Copley
North Street
van Buren
Ten Streets
Wiener
Gineer Stevens
Stevens
Adam Groth
Joliet National Bank
Chicago Street
Ing
Schoettes
Steger Day Picnic Draws Townscale Parade and Speeches
In Steger the annual Steger Day celebration fills Saturday with a 4–factory industrial parade and floats, a park picnic, speeches by Governor Deneen and Joliet Senator J Barr, Chicago Heights Mayor Lee, and Steger officials. An evening fireworks display closes the festivities.
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Steger
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