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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1910
Page
1
Petitions request vacation of several rights of way and stub excisions and an ordinance to set aside the thoroughfares. The measures aim to clear old railroad properties from public streets and align street layouts with city plans.
The E J and E Railway asks the city to vacate seven stub end streets near northeast Meeker Avenue to build a new road crossing the tracks. The plan includes a subway or viaduct from Belle Avenue through Meeker to Garfield, easing safe passage over the rail yards.
A Friday night meeting discusses the railway proposal facing opposition described as a stone wall. The discussion suggests the council is unlikely to grant the request, leaving the plan in doubt.
Col Ira Copley was in the city amid rumors he planned to rebuke the Lambert editor for a sharp editorial in the Herald. The community wonders when the Aurora man and Lambert editors may part ways, as frequent articles threaten an independent candidate.
Mayor Cronin announced two appointments confirmed by the aldermen James D. Heggie joins the Police Pension board until May 31 1911 Ray Allen named city electrician for the fiscal year Allen had been acting in the role prior to the official confirmation last night
A bulletin from Superintendent McManue announces R. F. Beaudry as train master with headquarters in Joliet. He succeeds W. H. Linton who resigns to pursue other work after a short rest. Beaudry will have Joliet office and authority over the Joliet division except the Joliet terminals.
Early morning fire at 507 Cass Street caused smoke throughout the ground floor of the Galass restaurant building. Rubbish in the basement ignited. a small amount of water sufficed to extinguish it. President Banks of the B I E and Superintendent McManus conducted an inspection trip along the road.
City ordinance concerns granting rights to build subways under steam railway company tracks along a 100 block line. Regulation aims to control access and ensure competition. Authorities seek to limit exclusive claims and share corridor use for public transit development.
In a tense council session the C and J company faced resistance as Alderman Kelly rallied support for Gray's amendments to block streetcar concessions. The ordinance sought double track rights through Cass Jefferson and Chicago streets via subways, with a proposed $25,000 cash contribution.
Chicago. Judge W H McSnarely denied Browne's motion to quash the indictment. Browne will be arraigned Monday. Defense attacked legality of indictment and state bribery law, but judge upheld Cook County jurisdiction and Illinois bribery statute. Springfield dispatch hints at further sensational developments as the week progresses.
Judge Dibell to hear Carl Ehrhardt’s unsettled claim Monday as the Crete State bank liquidation nears completion. Yesterday the court allowed claims from Chicago Dental Laboratory Co. $8.36 Fred Steege $19.55 G Stephens $11.48. The judge also reserved ruling on W H Huppeler note. B F Strauss immunity defense discussed. demurrer to the complaint set for tomorrow.
President McKinley and General Manager Chubbuck arrived in Joliet to confer with the Business Men's committee on Joliet traction disputes between Fisher and McKinley lines. McKinley said a Joliet franchise is sought and a line from Morris to Joliet via Streator is planned to connect with existing routes.
Northwestern University President A W Harris lifts the ban on six Gamma Phi girls led by senior Lois Stolp and Edna Luke. Suspension ends June 7, allowing final exams to proceed as Luke returns from Coffeyville Kansas.
The daughter of Captain and Mrs M E Luke, formerly of Joliet and now of Pontiac, is mentioned in local notices as part of the Luke family.
August Ehrhardt, county treasurer, became ill this morning while in his office at the courthouse. He was taken to a physician and then to his room. Authorities report no serious outcome expected and he rested, hoping to return to work soon.
The Joliet Herald editorial accuses Col. I C Copley of active participation in Lorimer’s machine, claiming he spent substantial sums to elect a successor to Senator Hopkins. It questions the paper’s knowledge and hints at potential further confessions amid campaign turmoil and reward chatter.
Parents of pupils in the in town schools may view the Manual Arts and Domestic Science exhibit next Friday and Saturday at the Public Library. The display, prepared by staff under Supt Worst, will be open evenings to accommodate working fathers and mothers.
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