04 Jun 1908
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
1
Shauna claims he is being celebrated but the note says the celebration was premature. He traveled to Chicago yesterday to attend a wedding and asserts the event of especial interest will occur three weeks from yesterday.
Patrick Ferguson of Dwight accuses Shay Brokerage Co. manager J. H. Shay of swindling him out of 5700 while Shay denies the charge, claiming Ferguson faced losses from legitimate speculation and seeks a bond hearing set in ten days.
Charles M. Schwab president of the United States Steel predicts a ten year rise in steel output to 40 million tons, up from 25 million tons in 1907, promising prosperity for Joliet and its mills as he spoke at a Detroit boiler makers banquet.
Not yet but soon: William R. Pettigrew, a well known blacksmith, knocked off work and headed to Chicago yesterday, signaling a possible change in his employment or plans.
At the township high school board meeting J Stanley Brown was reelected superintendent and J F Skeel clerk. The board appointed teachers and employes for the year including C E Spicer and A E Arendt. Indicated plans include a ventilating system motor and possible independent lighting plant. Bond payments and payrolls were approved with a 60 000 debt outstanding. Commencement schedule announced for June many details given.
George H. Munroe chairing Deep Waterways meeting at Commercial club tomorrow night. With the fall election approaching Illinois voters will decide on a proposed 20 000 000 bond issue. Luncheon at 6 30 precedes a business session.
The first carload of cement for track elevation arrived in Joliet yesterday and is in waiting in the Michigan Central yards. It will be used once excavation progress allows starting the walls, likely some time next week. J. B. Berry and G. H. Webb, chief engineers from Chicago and Detroit, will visit Joliet before week’s end to review progress.
The Illinois Supreme Court denied a rehearing in People v. McBride, affirming the Local Option law as constitutional. The terse order stated rehearing denied. The report also notes dancing at Dellwood tonight.
A telegram to George A Ducker said the remains of his brother James W Ducker who died at Gold Hill North Carolina Tuesday morning were shipped last night and will reach Chicago Friday at 6 AM before being sent to this city. Funeral time not announced.
Jno Zimmerman sued for divorce had contempt proceedings dismissed after he provided a satisfactory explanation to Judge Dibellin regarding a late night remark to a woman he met on the street who proved to be his wife. Mrs Zimmerman’s motion for alimony and fees was taken under advisement.
Madison June 4 Special to The Republican Eugene Dinet son of Mr and Mrs A E Dinet Joliet and Wisconsin State University crew members escaped death when the racing shell Forward was cut down by the speed launch Scully. Engine trouble caused the collision. the shell was wrecked and the crew may miss the Poughkeepsie regatta. The Budlong shell will be used as a slower substitute.
Officials of the Chicago Joliet and Kansas City railway announce immediate start on their new line. Construction will begin in June with Joliet as the starting point and Rockford as the northern terminal. The route stays entirely in Illinois and will access Chicago via the Wabash and Iowa lines near the Mississippi.
Dr Egbert and Mrs Nichols wed in Joliet amid old headlines of his multiple marriages and a Chicago law barring remarriage within a year after divorce. The couple traveled from Crown Point and settled to a quiet honeymoon as Judge Fi Ball and Joliet figures watch the fallout.
Health Officer Schuessler says the smallpox situation is under control with danger of further spread low. Only one new case has occurred since May 23, indicating progress toward containment.
City engineers inspected paving projects led by Stevens and filed evaluation notes assessing workmanship and compliance. The report highlights sections completed on schedule and identifies minor defects requiring follow up repairs by the public works department.
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