Heroes Rescue 132 Amid Floods in Gardner and Ferdinand
Rescue party led by James Morrissey Nicholas Myers Henry Urch Frank Urch Phil McGinnis and Harry Wilson saved 132 people from inundation near Gardner and Ferdinand streets as floodwaters surged through lowlands. Neighbors aided by boat rescues and improvised breaches at homes including Beallis 242 Gardner and Smiths 244 Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxy
James Morrissey
Nicholas Myers
Henry and
Frank Urch
Harry Wilson
Phil McGinnis
Pesti
Gardner and Ferdinand Streets
South Otta
Ottawa Street
Henry Urch
Gardner Street
Phil H. M’ginnis
Chicago Street
Hickory Creek
Geo. Smith
Ferdinand Street
Henry Arch
Frank
D. F. Higgins
Fifth Avenue
Iir
Gardger Street
Joseph Beallis
George Smith
E. Peterson
Thomas Morrissey
Gardner’street
Charles Beallis
Gertie Jesken
John Hoffman
Samuel Thompson
Thompson
Phoener & Dillman
Frank Richards
Devastation In City Leaves Hundreds Destitute
Destruction forces hundreds from their homes with only night clothes. Women fish out dresses from debris to dry and wear. The threat of pestilence rises as stench grows along the creek. South city sees more homeless families than expected, with at least three hundred now destitute.
Thousands of Dead Rats Flood York and Eastern Avenues
Residents along York and Eastern avenues face extensive flood damage as dead vermin and debris fill the flooded district. Homes remain waterlogged with slow receding levels and greasy mud, while salvage efforts show high losses, with furniture and belongings ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Avenue
Officials Strive To Drain Stagnant City Lowlands
The city engineering and street departments mobilize a large crew to drain flooded land from North Eastern avenue to the Sixth ward. Workers cut an opening through the embankment to aid the slough drain as heavy rains keep water from absorbing. The canal narrowed by Rock Island tracks required a temporary bridge and extra forces from Blue Island joined in. Engineer Stevens leads the effort as restoration continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Eastern Avenue
Sixth Ward
Clinton Street
Rock Island
Eastern Avenue
Stevens
Blue Island
Annual Report from Jo liet Public Library Sees Growth in Volumes
The Jo liet Public Library presents its twenty seventh annual report for the year ending May 31, 1902. Open 305 days with 12 656 volumes on hand and 1 870 added, bringing total to 14 586. Highlights include increased government documents handling, expanded pictures collection, and continued emphasis on useful reader services and aggressive cataloging efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Joliet Public
Dennison
Police Crack Down on Rumor Spreaders During Flood Panic
In a flood affected district a wild rumor claimed the Lockport bear trap dam failed and Lake Michigan water would flood the valley. police arrested two drunken rumor spreaders who were later released. authorities urged calm and noted no danger to life as the drainage canal remained secure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Ward
Lockport
Lake Michigan
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Soda Water
Campbell's Soups
Libby
Havermeyer & Elder
Joliet
Barrett
Wheel News
Barrett Hardware Co
Joliet, Ill
J. A. Doolittle & Co
Ingram Carpets
van Buren Street
Harm
Istrit
Ferdinand and Gardner Streets
Low Lands
Gardner
Beallis
J. L. Farnsworth
Gates
Thomas Wilson
John Wilfong
Michael Hanlon
John Langdon
John Johnson
Frank Ward
Louis Standerson
J. Jimmerson
Hugh Fay
Chicago
Fay
Myera
Nicholas Meyers
Gardner and Ferdinand
Mr. Meyers
Beng
R.brockway
Bentson Street
Med A
Brockway
Gardner and
Ferdinand
Washington Street
Osgood
Henderson
Staten
Ee Rea
Xtra
Yseanned
Vem
TSC
Big Ditch
Juliet
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