07 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1910
Page
1
The item notes that the honor does not oppose the measure text but suggests a new simpler bill could be drafted by aldermen. The report references wIVOR SENDS and vFIOTOC in relation to the ordinance discussion.
The mayor sent a veto to the council on the ordinance about C. & J. Railway Co tracks through the Jefferson and Cass subway. He proposed consolidating salient features into one measure, altering the double track and universal transfers while noting expert opinion and pending legal questions. The veto discusses transfer obligations among street car companies and possible city power to require transfers within and between firms.
The forecast calls for a fair evening with a likely slower warmup through tonight and Wednesday. Expect rising temperatures and easterly winds shifting to the south as the day progresses.
The mayor notes that multiple companies benefit from wider local transfers while Chicago and Joliet Electric Railway extends passes beyond city limits, praising goodwill and higher patronage yet condemning poor service and street fees. He urges fair treatment and city road use charges.
Judge Scanlan refused the plea of Lee O Neil Browne and ordered him to stand trial in Judge McSurely's court. The development comes as the case proceeds in Chicago on June 1.
Adam Schiek and three guests were in a car that wrecked this morning near Zarley cemetery at Paterson crossing. Schiek suffered two broken ribs and other injuries while one passenger Al Tebeau of Aurora escaped unharmed. One account says the car hit a telegraph pole at about sixty mph. another says it struck a buggy and all aboard were thrown out with no major damage to the buggy or auto. The group, bound for a fishing trip, was en route at 8:30 a.m.
Rumor has grown into confirmation as Joseph F. Byrne foreman of the News pressroom asks labor friends for support in legislative ambitions. It is unclear if any other labor candidate will join, and Byrne may not receive unanimous organized labor backing.
Meeker Avenue property owners sign 125 petition protesting vacation of the street for E J Railway Company plans. Council refers protest to Ordinances Committee. Joliet Warehouse requests track at grade kept. Rubens plans for a new North Chicago street theatre referred to Fire committee and city engineer. Repairs ordered for Collins Street between C J tracks. Several small claims approved and bowling alley permit granted at 200 Meeker Avenue.
The postal savings bank bill amended per Republican caucus was reported to the House by the post offices and postroads committee. A rules committee rule for eight hours of debate and one substitute amendment was also published, signaling possible resistance from insurgents. Democrats split on both bill and rule, while Republicans push a caucus draft closely matching the approved form.
Local yards fill with flat cars as steel rails are loaded for new lines. Joliet trains push rails out in four trains per hour, marking the heaviest shipments of the year for the railroads.
Members of St John s German Catholic Church receive vestments to be worn by young priests for their first Mass celebration. Parish vows to honor church tradition and support new clergy during a key ceremony at the parish church.
Three Joliet men will celebrate their first mass at St John’s German Catholic church with vestments brought from Germany. The ceremony follows their ordination in St Louis on June 24. Jacob Meyer Carolus Schlueter and Vitus Braun, lifelong friends, are honored by family and parish in a unique local event.
Chicago Tribune reports that not over six men from varied businesses formed the underwriting syndicate that funded William Lorimer’s U.S. Senate election. Members allegedly urged others to contribute, suggesting a $5 000 or $10 000 share, and the Tribune offers a $5 000 reward for legal proof of the syndicate’s identity.
Selections from boys and girls in binding, cooking, metal work, and art are shown in Central School rooms. Visitors can view wall coverings, rugs, furniture, and sample crafts by Jol children, with sections opened for evening viewing to allow student participation and judging.
Robert Barrickman nephew of Mrs. Rena M Barrickman head of Joliet public library contracts measles just as Streator high begins summer commencement activities He was to appear in the class play An zen and three classmates are affected by the illness.
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