10 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1910
Page
1
Rouble adjustment proposed by G for the subway project under N Avenue may satisfy highway commissioners. W Miaker? TaPROWISE ends unclear readable entity details.
A meeting at the Town Clerk's office weighed whether Meeker Avenue should be vacated or served by a subway about 1500 feet long or a shorter viaduct. Engineers, surveyors, and highway officials debated practicality, with rail officials favoring reaccommodation near Valley Avenue and Sugar Creek drainage.
A meeting with Supt McManus and Engineer Montzheimer discussed crossing options at Meeker Avenue. Railroad plans favor a Williamson Avenue route but Montzheimer advocates placing the subway at Charlesworth Avenue to align with upcoming east side streetcar lines and easier track-grade transitions.
In Joliet a small city in New York seeks a trained industrial manager for a three year post with a $1500 annual salary. The Eastern Chamber, via its Industrial Committee, funded by Eastern patrons, asks Joliet's help to locate a capable untrained man who could attract factory work. Contact Secretary Hodgdon for details.
Michael F. Hennebry of Wilmington clarifies he is the candidate pursuing the Democratic nomination for the assembly. He notes a mix up with a rival Tom Hennebry and emphasizes his intent to represent the southern end of the county in Springfield.
Property owners along the line show strong support for the proposed improvement as a pressure boost and related measures are discussed. Many residents express interest in better service and potential benefits from the project alignment. Local officials note favorable sentiment but urge orderly planning and funding steps.
Property owners near the loop district anticipate high costs and heavy burdens with up to 70 percent of the gross cost to be funded by those within the affected area. Support from large landowners appears likely, with talks of rebates and lower final expenses projected as aldermen weigh the plan. Miss Alberta Drew returns from Northwestern University, planning to resume studies next fall.
Nearly 15 000 Knights and friends attended the Decatur dedicatory of the Knights of Pythias home built for 150 members at a 160000 cost Gothic brick and stone structure on a 40 acre site. Mayor Borchers welcomed attendees as Grand Lodge officers and dignitaries presided. A $20000 check was presented toward the home fund, and Decatur’s effort included a land gift, utilities rate concessions, and a streetcar line. The Joliet delegation attended with several notable Pythians from nearby towns.
Judge E M Allen is appointed Dictator with T V Brennan as Past Dictator and P J Waters as Vice. O Pearce acts as Treasurer and James J Smiley as Secretary as National Organizer Cunningham oversees the formation. The lodge will seek quarters for a permanent home by mid October with a big summertime outing planned to fund operations. Over 100 names already listed with expected rapid growth as applications flow in. July 8 sets the first obligations, July 17 hosts a day meeting for night workers. Mrs M H Townsend of Hinsdale travels to Joliet due to her father A M Stephenson’s illness.
Elks lodge Joliet announces the Sunday June 19 outing at Rock Run Park featuring a monster program with a noon dinner and an annual east side versus sunset side baseball game. Boats leave from Jefferson Street at 8 30 am for those with antlers or approved by the lodge. Congress passes Postal Savings Bank bill amid political support and calls Taft to sign.
Representatives of McKinley and the Illinois Traction company added to their holdings with the purchase of the Boyce properties at Marseilles. The acquisition includes the Marseilles Terminal railway, the Consolidated Water and Power property, the Seneca to Ottawa pole line, part Joliet to Peru, unused water power, totaling about 5,000 inches. Miny Phoebe Cary of Chicago visited relatives and attended the commencement exercises last night.
A recorded vote shows 195 in favor and 1011 against along with 22 Democrats supporting the measure. The tally reflects party lines on the caucus proposal.
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