Spring Creek Bridge Crisis narrows as district weighs safety
The Spring Creek Creek Drainage District informs the Board of High Commissioners that excavation near the Cass Street bridge weakens supports and may render the bridge unsafe for travel. Millen notes new channel work is near completion and a corrective plan will be discussed after Monday. George H. Munroe and Adolphus Yonker sign the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Creek
Board of High
Ren‘bridge
George H. Munroe
Hivin and
Adolphus
Detective Coyne in Grave Condition After Street Incident
South Ottawa city detective Coyne remained in grave condition after a strain injures at his home area last night. Mrs Lowe was taken to Silver Cross Hospital with injuries from the same incident. A doctor administered care and Coyne later returned to his residence after treatment. A concert is planned at Electric Park Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coyne
Ottawa
Seam Hits Buggy in Narrow Morning Runaway
A gray team from No 3 house ran into a buggy in a morning incident injuring Mrs Jones. The crash occurred at the intersection of Washington and Richards. Mathew Denver, a fire team member, oversaw the dash and the broken snap assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Jones
Mrs. Jones
Mhter
Washington and Richards
Mathew Denver
Ten North
Giang at Dellwood Tonight
Daniel Creed eldest son of Mrs Patrick Creed of 511 East died June 3 in Glenwood. The notice lists Giang at Dellwood tonight as the event context for the obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Creed
Patrick’Creed
Glenwood
Triennial Sunday School Convention in Louisville
The Sunday School association will hold its Triennial Convention in Louisville, Kentucky from June 15 to 23. The C and A will offer Joliet to Louisville round trips at 11.00 with return validity to June 27. P H Cates, P and T A. Members of Sacred Heart church Altar and Rosary Sodality meet tonight at 8 at Mrs Mary Fallon to recite the office of the dead and attend funeral Sunday June 7 at 1:30 p.m. at the church. Mary Kraak, recording secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Joliet
P. H. Cates, P
T. A
Altar and
Rosary Sodality
Sacred Heart Church
Mary Fallon
Mary Krakar
Responsiblity 18 ROT FIRED BY JURY
A jury contends responsibility for a street car wreck after the car failed to stop at a crossing despite semaphores showing safety. Witnesses including Erwin Wright and William Dewitt describe signal lever reversals and possible tampering. Revaluations suggest signals could not have been clear with the observed lever positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Wright
Plainfield
William Dewitt
Thayer Avenue
J. W Reardon
Ridgewood Avenue
Michael Jones
Walnut Street
Revival Campaign Begins with Open Air Meetings
Evangelist Vermine conducts revival campaigns with large crowds. Rev Swan led songs and preached urging quick choice between Christ and the devil. Services at the church feature "God's Love" and three Sunday talks including "The Utility of Godliness" and "Tossed About on the Sea of Life."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Vermine
Mr. Swan
Christ
God
Evangelist
Mass Meeting With Hon Clay Gaumer On Law Making
On Monday evening June 8 at 8 o clock in the courthouse square a mass meeting will be held. Vermilion county legislator Clay F Gaumer will explain how laws are made and who makes them. He will discuss matters of importance to voters in this district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Square
Clay F. Gaumer
Vermilion County
University of Pennsylvania
Popular Mechanica
Electric Park Sunday Shows and Medicine Praise
An ad style item touts Electric Park Sunday events and a testimonial for Electric Bitters by Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York praising it as grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver issues and weak kidneys. The piece also notes dancing tonight at Deltwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
Wreck Scene Draws Thousands After Train Collision
A fatal and dramatic wreck left wreckage pools and frightened survivors. Mrs. Peter Daleiden of 624 Sheridan street Aurora and her year old son Theodore survived by clinging to their seats as guards and bystanders aided injured passengers. The account details heat from steam, torn clothing and multiple injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Peter Daleiden
Sheridan Street
Aurora
Theodore
John Wiltgen
Applicants Must Know About Law In Citizenship Court
In circuit court this morning three petitions were heard and two were dismissed. Fred Meyers was the successful candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fred Meyers
Commission Meets Police Officials
The first meeting of the reorganized civil service board was held last night in an executive session. Mayor Cronin Chief McMasters and Captain Corcoran met with the commissioners to discuss board conduct and police affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reorganized Civil Service Board
Cronin
McMasters
Corcoran
New Policeman Authorized to Wear a Star
John Stefanich is named the second merchant policeman authorized to wear a star. He will assist city officers in the north end of the business district. Larry Nolan serves as the special officer in the downtown beat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stefanich
Larry, Nolan
Trustee Elected In Lisdero Bankruptcy Probe
An examination into the affairs of Charles Lisdero, a bankrupt South Chicago street saloonkeeper, was conducted before Referee Sprague this morning. Fred Walter was elected trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lisdero
Chicago Street
Sprague
Fred Walter
Granted divorce with custody granted in circuit court
Susie Warren is granted a divorce from Jacob Warren in the circuit court and given custody of a minor child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Warren
Jacob Warren
Sunday church services and confirmations listed
A long listing of Sunday activities across local churches. Confirmation classes and services are noted at Swedish Evangelical Free, Swedish Evangeli Mission, St John’s Evangelical Lutheran, Ottawa Street M B E, and Willow avenue churches. Other offerings include Children’s Day at Central Presbyterian and evening addresses for youth. Holy Communion and special sermons across multiple congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Evangelical Free Church
Central Presbyterian Church
Robert Yost
Dixie
Swedish Evangeli Mission Church
Axel Bert
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
H. M. Heilman
D. D
Irving Street M. E. Church
Eastern Avenue Baptist Church
R. Edward Sayles
Christ
Second Presbyterian
B. R. Weld
Miners Seek Lien as Joliet & Wilmington Mine Sells
Miners employed by Joliet and Wilmington Coal Co seek a lien for wages due as the Braidwood mine faces sale after Judge Dibell granted a continuance. C. E. Robinson, the receiver, says the mine cannot operate profitably and funds to cover running costs and debts are unavailable. Prospective buyers have shown interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet & Wilmington Coal | Co
Braidwood, IL
Dibell
Circuit Court
C. E. Robinson
Phil Greenwald Faces Arrest On New Warrant In Five Pending Cases
Five cases against Phil Greenwald in Hawk County Justice of the Peace court include one set for disposal this afternoon. Greenwald, attorney for alleged questionable insurance, was in trial today but cases remained incomplete. A new arrest warrant sworn by Mrs. Mary Bana of Romecvttle arrived late today and will be served once the trial ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Justice of the Peace Hawk
Phil Greenwald
Justice Goodspeed
Mary Bana
Romecvttle
Greenwald
Tod Ay
Dihl Car Crash Damages Street Car Greater Than Auto
An E Dihl of Chicago driven touring car collided with a Cass and Collins streetcar at noon. The street car sustained greater damage than the automobile despite the driver maintaining full control.
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E. Dihl
Chicago
Lockport
Cass and
Collins Street
Memorial Service Pact Notice At Castle Hall Assembly
Dancing tonight at Dellwood. All Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors urged to meet at Castle Hall Sunday evening June 7 at 7 15 to attend Memorial service at Christ Episcopal Church at 7 30 By order of Jo Met Camp 6647 M W of A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Dr. Maclean
Trinity M. E
C. P. Hard
India
Modern Woodmen
Castle Hall
Jo- Met
M. W. of
Four Killed on Tennessee Speed Trial Off San Pedro
Aboard the U S armored cruiser Tennessee a steam pipe burst during a speed trial off Point Loma California at 1130 Friday morning killing four men and injuring ten others all crew in the engine room. Names of the victims and injured are listed with their home towns and ratings.
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San Pedro
Cal
Tennessee
Point Ruenene
Uriel Sebree
F. B. Howard
Robertson
George Wood
Scranton
E. C. Boggs
Woodlawn
Als
A. Reinhold
Germany
George W.W. Meek
Skidmore
Kan
S. Stematis
Norfolk
F. S. Maxfield
Toughkenamon
E. J. Burns
New York
Walter S. Burns
Brooklyn
N. Y
J. P. A. Carroll
Hartford
Conn
R. W. Watson
St. Louis
R. F. Rutledge
Athens
G. M. Corns
Ironton
A. Hayes
Acclieee
Close Call for Sebree on Tennessee Speed Trial
Rear Admiral Sebree narrowly escaped death in a fire pit during a speed trial of the Tennessee flagship. An explosion occurred just seconds after the engine room crew sprang to stations while 15 to 20 lines of hose prepared to combat the blaze. Fireman leaped past the admiral suffering severe scalds as smoke filled the room. The ship, under way for two hours, showed all machinery operating perfectly and a steam pressure drop from 265 to 235 pounds as the blast struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebree
Elosion
Tennessee
Santa Barbara
Pennsylvania
Washington
Colorado
West Virginia
City of Montreal Ashore Near Richards Landing
The propeller City of Montreal of the Merchants' line ran aground near Richards Landing after breaking its rudder chain while entering the St. Lawrence rapids. It carried 40 passengers and 600 tons of freight before grounding. Also Waterloo man Gregory Grey dies at 80 after bequeathing all to a neighbor shortly after making a will worth about 50 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Waterloo
Gregory Grey
Laporte City
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WG Creek District
Black
Millen
Cass Street Bridge
Sitbetare
Actiograken
Eral
Blackhall
Joliet Traction Co
Tracks Pass
Sment
Rockdale
Eeeyee Satters
Germ
Electric Park
Mrn Jones
Giang
Dellwood
Dellwood Park
Chicago Red Sox
Deltwrod
Big Wreck
Commission
Abraham
Lot
Richards St. Mlb
J. Hastie
Odgers
Ottawa Street
M. EB
A. F. Clark
First Presbyterian Church
Cc. S. Reynolds
First Baptist Church
Joseph Co. Dent
First Christian Church
Union Street
Newton Place
Thos. D. Butler
Emmons
Bible
Willow Avenue Presbyterian Church
Willow Avenue
McDonough Street
Alexander Lewis
Philip Greenwald
J. J. Latz
Vine Street
Cass Street
Chas A. Noble
S. F. Johnston
Meen
Moler Barber College
Chicago, Il
Searle Te Bem
Jarvis
F.a.barthelme
Washington Street
James MacCoy
Jacobs
Drew
Chicago St
Cass St
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