Demurrer Hns Contest Suit in Joliet Mayoral Case
Richard J. Barr contests Crolius election petition for Joliet mayor. Barr's attorneys seek speedy hearing. court orders conference between Wellnitz and Corbett. Petitioner Crolius faces demurrer over sufficiency, verification, and timing of amended petition filed May 5 1905. judge to rule on jurisdiction.
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Barr
Crolius
Richard J. Barr
William C. Crolius
Dibell
Wellnitz
Corbett
Mr. Crolius
Democratic Party
Joliet
William €. Crosius
Amended petition improperly filed without affidavit
The document notes that the amended petition was unlawfully filed in the cause as it was not submitted with an affidavit of truth and an excuse for not inserting new matter into the original petition. It references timing requirements and legal procedures related to the petition.
Jubilee Week Ends As Former Pupils Visit Sisters
Hundreds of friends and former pupils of St Marys Academy and parish schools gathered at the Ottawa street home of the Ladies of Loretto for a jubilee reception. In the afternoon men who were boys at the schools arrived and by evening the rooms were filled with former students and carriages bringing sisters for driving. Last night marked the close of jubilee activities as visiting sisters prepared to begin their return journey to Turuntup.
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Toronto
St. Mary’s Academy
City
Ottawa. Street
Ladies of Loretto
Jubilee
Turuntup
Sixth Ward alderman race heats up amid nominations
Michael McCarthy of 219 South Chicago Street announces as Democratic candidate for Sixth Ward alderman to fill the vacancy left by Charles Spears. A special election is set for Tuesday June 27. Richard M Roland also declares as Republican hopeful from the ward’s southern district as residents seek a successor from their area.
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Michael McCarthy
Chicago Street
Charles Spears
Richard M
Roland
Torek- Aldermain Spears
Cuthbert Comes Back and Seeks Writ in Jail
Judge Kavanagh ordered William Cuthbert back to prison after he sought habeas corpus relief from Juliet. Attorney Frank D Comerford planned an amended petition alleging prison officials forced false entries. The court suggested presenting the petition to the supreme court. Cuthbert was convicted last November for obtaining money under false pretenses.
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Kavanagh
William Cuthbert
Juliet
Tribune
Thema
Cuthbert
Frank D .Comerford
Supreme Court
Industrial Union Meeting At Trades Hall Sunday Evening
An open meeting in Trades and Labor hall Sunday evening June 4 at 8 pm invites all workers both union and non union. The discussion covers wage earners and a planned Industrial organization. Speakers include Charles Sharman general secretary treasurer of the Metal Workers Frank McCabe first vice president and W L Hall general secretary treasurer of the United Brotherhood of Railway Employes.
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Trades and Labor Hall
Charles
Sharman
Metal W
Two Children Lost Found and Reunited by Police
Two youngsters, a girl and a boy, wandered from home yesterday afternoon and were found in different parts of the city. The girl was located on Raynor Avenue and the boy on North Bluff Street. both calls reached the police station and the children were later claimed by their parents. No names obtained. One caller identity refused. The boy is described as two years old and from Indiana Street.
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Raynor, Avenue
North Bluff Street
Indiana Street
Return 50c Aurora Sunday Schedule
Public notice lists a June 4 Sunday timetable with hourly car service. The fragment mentions 128-2t, indicating a route or vehicle designation. Details are incomplete but imply regular hourly departures.
Light sentence for Elmer Leonard in Deer Grove post office case
Police express surprise at the light six month Milwaukee house of correction term plus a $100 fine for Elmer Leonard who confessed to the Deer Grove post office robbery. The deal followed limited evidence and a compromise between prosecutors and Capt. Murphy. Leonard, linked to an organized gang, showed little cooperation and entered a guilty plea.
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Giving Night
Yestendex
Deer Grove
Leonard
Milwaukee
Murphy
Yeg
Notable Robbery Case Seen Through Police Lens
The case centers on a robbery linked to a suspect who aided by friends sought release through acquaintances, was moved to Chicago, and convicted. The narrative highlights how identification via photograph shaped the police view and the authorities’ long interest in the matter.
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Teal
Louis Lagger
Cantiin Murphy
Detective Department
Yar
Amd
Eounty
United States
Minta Chicago
Chicago
Teamsters Face Arbitration Clash Amid Strike Expansion Threat
President Shea and labor leaders meet with a Team Owners Association committee in Chicago to decide arbitration on delivering merchandise to strike-bound firms. A decision to refuse arbitration could lead owners to force deliveries, expanding the strike. Shea testifies before a grand jury about alleged bribes to union leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shea
Robert J. Thorne
Montgomery, Ward and Co
Stea
Young
Wife Driven From Home By Husband Fined And Court Caution
In Joliet a wife testified of abuse by Fred Barnard who threw her and their child out after he returned home intoxicated. Barnard was fined $50 plus costs totaling $57.50 with the fine suspended on good behavior. Finlanders Andrew Gorski and Charles Carlson faced drunken and disorderly charges, each hit with double fines and ordered to Bridewell. A stolen boat from North Eastern avenue and a quiet police scene conclude as authorities rest.
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Allen
Fred Barnard
Joliet Stone Company
Barwald
Barnard
Andrew Gorski
Charles Carlson
Bridewell
Birkey
Thirty Indictments in Beef Trust Inquiry
Chicago reports that a federal grand jury has drawn thirty indictments in the beef trust investigation. Ten more are expected. United States Attorney Morrison and Assistant Pagin are in Washington with evidence to be sent to the attorney general for recommendations. The panel will reconvene June 7. About twenty witnesses, including prominent beef industry figures, are to be called.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Beef Trust
United State
Morrison
Pagin
Washington
Anarchist Fuarrass Suspected in King Outrage
Paris police believe Spanish anarchist Fuarrass carried out the attempted assault on King Alfonso. Alfonso continues his Paris tour with President Loubet visiting the national military academy, reviewing cadets, and luncheon. He will attend a balloon race and automobile fete today.
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Scripps-Mcrae
Paris
Fuarrass
Alfonso
Alfonsos
Loubet
National Military Academy
Versailles
Strange Bedfellows in Equitable Board Rift
The Equitable board met at 11 O'Clock to consider the Frick report after prior conferences among factions. Alexander and Hyde were in private talks, and reports say their factions may unite to block adoption of the report.
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Hyde
Alexander
Report
Scripps-McRae
New York
Equitable
O’rock
Frick
Two Additional Diphtheria Cases in Raub Street Family
The health department reports two more diphtheria cases in the family at 118 Raub Street. Both affected children are seriously ill, and four other children in the household are currently ill with the disease.
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Raub Street
Health Department
Plainfield and Return 25c Band Concert and Boating
Sunday June 4 service with cars every half hour in afternoon. Band concert coverage includes boating bathing and fishing activities.
Petition to Run Independent Judge Candidate Thwarted
In Kankakee, Democrats circulated a petition to back an independent bid against Judge Smal. The effort stalled quickly as only a handful signed, drawing sharp Republican backlash and vows to consider loyalty to the county in future races. The piece notes the frost upon the move and the small number of supporters.
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Kankakee
Smal
Kankakee County
Soldier of the Cross Follower of the Lamb
A devotional verse contrasts a Christian soldier’s oath to follow the Lamb with fear of confessing faith. It asks if one should endure hardship for the cause while others fight for the prize, noting saints conquer in a heavenly view from afar and by faith attain the triumph.
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Cross
Local Petition Sparks Sentiment Debate in Kankakee
An old remark calls the Kankakee petition a matter of sentiment, noting it showed little Benedict Arnold spirit in the area. The piece reflects on local attitudes toward petition campaigns and loyalty.
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Kankakee
Benedict Arnold
Neck of the Woods
Railroad seeks condemnation for Beecher double track
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad petitions for condemnation against William Rump August Rump George Bageke and others of Beecher to force sale of property at a fair price for constructing a double track beside its right of way. The company operates a Chicago to Thebes Illinois line and has planned double tracking for two years.
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Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad Company
William Rump
August Rump
George Bageke
Beecher
Chicago
Ilinois
Thebes
Alexander County
Frank H. Link
Henry Ritzel
Funeral of Mrs. Fred Wilke Held Near Beecher
Large Joliet gathering attends the funeral of Mrs. Fred Wilke wife of the county board chairman. Burial at Eagle Grove follows a service with numerous county and town officials present including Sheriff J H Ray Circuit Clerk H J Schluntz Probate Clerk W F Hutchinson County Superintendent W H Nev ens Supervisor J H Herath Assessor R J Morrison Recorder E T Geist and others.
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Fred Wilke
Eagle Grove
Beecher
Joliet
J. H. Ray
H. J. Schluntz
W. F. Hutchinson
W. H. Nevens
First Trolley Ride Opens Season for Ladies Aid
Mrs. Frank Carson’s committee of the Ladies’ Aid society at the First Presbyterian church organized the season’s first trolley ride last night. The crowded car traveled through Lockport and all the trolley lines with refreshments served en route.
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Frank Carson
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Lockport
Tollet Lines
Weather outlook with calm nights and warmer Saturday
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with NW winds and warm up on Saturday. Aurora and Return show 50c readings. Sunday forecast notes include cars every hour on June 4.
Sealed Sweep Clears Russian Ships in Baltic Action
June 2 report says no Russian ship remains between Torijima and Shanghai. Rear Admiral Shimamura reports his flagship Iwate shelled Zemschug at 3000 meters on the 27th afternoon and likely sunk her.
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Scripps-McRae
Tokio
Togo
Torijima
Shanghai
Shimamura
Iwate
Zemschug
Admiral Voelkersam Dies Aboard Oslabia
It is announced officially that Admiral Voelkersam, ill for some time, died aboard the Oslabia two days before the recent battle. Manila reports three war ships sighted in the morning and three more in the afternoon approaching the Lingayen Gulf, varying ship types and lead color paint.
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St. Petersburg
Voelkersam
Oslabia
Manila
Gulf of Lingayen
Peace demonstration urged by liberal groups in St Petersburg
London reports a Sunday peace demonstration urged by liberal associations in St Petersburg. The city mourns the dead with requiem masses after reports of ship casualties and the removal of censorship fueling public calls for a national assembly to decide peace or war.
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St. Petersburg
London
Tokyo Celebrates Naval Victory With Citywide Gala
Tokio marks a holiday as the municipality hosts a gala program honoring a great naval victory. The city decorates with flags and Hibiya Park hosts special exercises attended by naval staff.
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Tokio
Hibiya Park
Count Cassini to See President for Peace Talks
Washington reports Count Cassini will visit the president at 2 30 this afternoon to discuss the possibility of peace. The meeting is arranged as tension eases and diplomatic options are explored.
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Washington
Cassini
Ambulance Takes Mrs Herman to Silver Cross Hospital
An ambulance responded yesterday afternoon to 114 Hyte Park Avenue to transport Mrs. Herman to Silver Cross Hospital. The Plainfield to Return service offered travel at 25 cents, with a Sunday schedule dated June 4.
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Olius
Carr
City of Joliet
Republican Party
Gustave Krueger
Spears
Disturber
Industrial Union Meeting
Aurora and Return
Elmer Leonard
Captain Murphy
House of Correction
Post Office
Tfl
Bor
Team Owners’ Association
F. Barwald
Harry Godley
North Eastern Avenue
General Business Light
Beef Trust Grand Jury
By & Scripps-McRae
Strange Bedfellows
Plainfield and Return
Isaac Watts
Grace
God
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
J. H. Herath
R. J. Morrison
E. T. Geist
H. F. Piepenbrink
Herman Selinger
Frank Conklin
James W. Martin, Jr
James W. Martin
Aurora
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