Commercial Club Committee Discusses Important Waterways Project
Members of the Commercial Club meet in the evening to discuss a waterways project that holds significance for the district. The talks focus on potential benefits and community impact.
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
1
Waterway fund plan eyed at dinner meeting led by Munroe
Chairman George H. Munroe presided over a dinner with Joliet’s waterways committee. They discussed the Lakes to Gulf effort and aimed to raise 500 to 600 dollars for the year, sending 300 to New Orleans for the convention. Delegates including Senator Barr and Reps Riley and Parker debated legislative action and canal priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakes To Gulf Association
New Orleans
Taft
Dickinson
St. Louis
Iver
Senate
House
Barr
Riley and
Parker
Col
Fred Bennitt
H. W. Spencer
George W. Young
City weighs liability as track elevation lowers sidewalks
City Engineer Stevens cites equity in potential costs to adapt properties near Washington Street as the railroad committee plans talks with owners. He recalls a prior opinion that the city bore no liability but notes Supreme Court hints toward responsibility, warning that several downtown buildings may need lowering to meet new grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Committee of the
Washington Street
Stevens
Louis Lagger
Supreme Court
Richards Street
Avenue
Chicago
Lone farmer captures August Batter after prison escape
August Batter, a convict, was recaptured about six miles from the penitentiary after a dramatic escape attempt. A lone farmer named Peck fired at Batter, who obeyed only after pursuers arrived and returned to custody within two hours, suffering a hand wound and general exhaustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Peck
Waterway funding plan prompts bonds and a fund drive
The discussion concludes that government revenues will not cover two to three years of waterway work, so bonds may be issued. A five member fundraising committee is formed with chairman Munroe to solicit subscriptions, including J. C. Alpine, Jacob Adler Jr., H. W. Spencer, Arthur W. Hays, B. Robinson, and George H. Munro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munroe
Barr
J. C. Alpine
Jacob Adler, Jr
H. W. Spencer
Arthur W. Hays
B. Robinson
George H. Munn
Sweatbox 8 Denounced at Al Conference
National gathering on crime condemns "third degree" as a foul blot on the shield of justice. Speakers from various groups denounce the practice and urge reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweatbox 8
National Gathering ON Crime
Parole System Proposed for Life Prisoners at Chicago Conference
At a Chicago criminology conference Chaplain A J Steelman of Joliet Penitentiary urged extending parole to life prisoners. Delegates condemned the third degree and sweating torture as violations of constitutional rights and humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Steinman
THE
Joliet Penitentiary
Bishop Fallows
John W. Willis
St. Paul
A. J. Steelman
Jo- Het
Mr. Steetman
John L. Whitman
Bridewell
Cook County
Man Killed Picking Coal By Train In Joliet Yard
Edward Luther 70 of Joliet and Seigel streets was killed at 9 57 AM in Chicago and Alton yards Joliet when struck by a passenger train due at Joliet at 10 01 AM He had been picking coal and ignored the warning whistle The body was taken to Wunderlichs undertaking rooms for an inquest with Deputy Coroner Eugene Harris presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Luther
Joliet
Seigel
Chicago & Alton Yards
South Joliet
Eugene Harris
Wunderlich
A. C. van Horne
Union Street
GC. &A
van Horne
Jann Maher
Chicago Street
Fred Chamberlin
John Delaney
Funeral of Pioneer James O'Reilly Attended in Joliet
The funeral for James O'Reilly was held at St Patrick's Church Joliet crowded with friends. Dean Dunne spoke of the pioneer quarryman of Will County who died at his home after a fifty year Joliet residence. Pallbearers included John Walsh Bernard Burke John W D Arcy Daniel Lennon J M Bannon and John O'Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Reilly
Dean Dunne
Mr. O'Reilly
Center
Marton
Joliet
Wii County
John Walsh
Bernard Burke
John W. D'Arcy
Daniel Lennon
J. M. Bannon
John O'Connor
Hyland to battle ten Europe bars in court confrontation
A boy charged with six hold ups and eleven attempts shows no intention to plead guilty. He seeks mercy from the court while Hyland faces ten Europe bars in an upcoming hearing.
Electric line proposal linked to Joliet via Chicago route
Chicago engineers back a proposed electric road running west of the river to Joliet and south to a local connection. A Chicago syndicate names the Chicago Joliet and Pacific Railway company but has not disclosed its identity. Joliet & Southern Traction officials are eyed for a Broad Street link, while Munroe farm owners resist cutting through their land and offer 3500 in aid if the line avoids their farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
McKinley
Joliet & Southern Traction Company
Broadway
Joliet
Fot Lockport
Sanitary District
Mind and Body Stunted Youth Linked to Tobacco Chewing
The article reports 17 year old Frank Holand accused of six robberies and five attempted holdups as his lawyer D R Anderson vows to fight for the youth. It notes Holand’s tobacco chewing and stunted development, and that Edward Thomas fled during trial while Bertha Wheeler also disappeared, complicating the case against them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wit
Holand
Edward Thomas
Thomas
Servis Party Sets July 6 West Tour Itinerary Revealed
The Servis party led by John L. Servis plans a July 6 departure for the West. Over subscribed like prior campaigns, it will require immediate applications to secure bookings. The tour visits Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Los Angeles Oakland San Francisco Portland Seattle Victoria Vancouver the Great Glaciers Laggan Banff Winnipeg Minneapolis and St Paul. The group reaches Salt Lake City Saturday afternoon and stays Sunday to hear the Mormon church organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Servis
West
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
Lee Angeles
Oakland
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Victoria
Vancouver
the Great Glaciers
Laggan
Banff
Winnipeg
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Salt Lake
Suspending Patrolman For Shielding Saloons
Patrolman John Heim was suspended for five days without pay by the Civil Service Commission after it found he failed to report saloons open past legal hours. Chief W F McMasters ordered stricter enforcement on the west side beat after learning Heim shielded friends. commission hearing followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heim
Civil Service Commission
Potica
W. F.mcmasters
Corcoran
Sergeant Nocranty
Helm
West Side
MceMasters
Silver Cross Nurses to Get Diplomas
The Twelfth Annual Commencement exercises of the Silver Cross hospital training school occur Thursday evening June 10 at 8 in the Auditorium. Misses Fannie Hutchinson Jeanette Hutchinson Effie Belle Miller Jane Aline Pittman Jessie May Purdy receive diplomas. The program includes address by Rev. H. W. Reed Home and A Rain of Flowers readings and music plus a diploma presentation by president Henry Leach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Cross Hospital Training School
Fannie
Jeanette Hutchinson
Effie Belle Miller
Jane Aline Pittman
Jessie May Purdy
Sears
Albert Hindle
Marlon K. Bowles
Third Degree Claims Stir Joliet Trial Record
A Joliet trial features Jackson alleging police brutality and the use of the third degree to force a confession in a burglary case. He testified officers cuffed, knocked down, and restrained him while protesting innocence. Prosecution notes conflict with earlier statements and questions truth while urging preservation of police integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Proptt
Brooklyn Loop Track Restored Across Eastern Avenue
Restoration of the Brooklyn electric railroad track across Eastern Avenue restored the looped line for the subway. Repairs completed yesterday restored service amid efforts to resume operations along the eastern corridor and adjacent area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
Eastern Avenue
Subway
Brooklyn
Ern Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
George H. Munroe
Wost—Committee
Waterways Committee
Commercial Club
the Lakes
Gulf Association
Aldrich
Itentiary
Criminology
Priso
Ners
Samuel Fallows
William H. Berry
Indianola
Iowa
France
William W. Smithers
Philadelphia
Henry Brockmann
Luther
Michigan Central Railroad
Pioneer
Father Dunne O
St. Patrick's
Hyland
Joliet & Southern
Rankinese Noise
Chicago, Joliet & Pacific Railway Company
Munroe Farm
TOBAC
Frank
D. R. Anderson
Tentiary
State Penitentiary
Thoman
Bertha Wheeler
Servis Party
Joliet Pythian Lodge
Joliet Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Phil Peck
Frank W. Pine
Walter, Haberkorn
Philip Bourgeois
David Paton
J. F. Parsons
Exchequer
Frank A
Arms
Joseph G. Spang
Ler
William Weill
Lloyd A. Gibbs
Frank J. Conkling
H. S. Worthley
P. G. Ruben
W. , Richards
W. J. Cohenour
Meade Clyne
Philip le Sage
W. ©. MacBride
Northwestern University
Silver Cross
Harris
Luella Shipman- Martin
Cleo McCloskey
Henry Leach
Erie
Mr. Wills
Tenn
Kansas
Gary
Ind
March
Rigg
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