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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1903
Page
1
A Bryant poem meditates in a forest as a temple to God. The speaker thanks the Mightiest from beneath aged trees, praising creation as a verdant roof. The piece notes no human carvings, only divine presence in wind, bark, and earth.
The forecast is fair tonight and Sunday with warmer conditions. The Joliet thermometer shows a high of 84 and a low of 50 in the last 24 hours.
A Scripps-McRae report from Rome says powers will sever diplomatic ties with Servia temporarily and insist any new king punish the murderers of the king and queen. Belgrade reports split on royals succession amid fears of civil war as premier Alexander Theodorvitch dies after massacres. An Albanian sultan palace revolt in Constantinople follows the Belgrade bloodshed. Autopsy on Alexander notes brain underdevelopment and indicates he left $300,000.
Five persons perished and three were seriously injured in a four story tenement fire in New York City. Incendiary origin suspected. Victims include Camelo Deciso aged three, Teresa Decicio four, Alfred Decico three months, Francesco Cestafano twenty, and Geo. Citerno.
The river continues to fall and east St. Louis shows improvement. Dykes remain patrolled and rescue work proceeds while refugees suffer in camps. Backwaters in the far east rose at night but fell noticeably in western sections.
Chicago reports that hostels began serving bread crackers eggs fruit and coffee to thousands of guests as strikes by waiters entered a new phase. Hotels appealed for help from nearby towns to cover shortages and keep meals available. The Federation of Labor warned it would withdraw support if waiters refused to arbitrate, despite efforts by the national civic federation and the state board of arbitration.
Authorities called an ambulance to care for multiple sick people and injuries. Mrs Kreiger was pronounced dead at the German cemetery. John Mathea aged seven suffered a leg break near Royce Street and Meeker Avenue. he was taken to St Josephs hospital. Joseph Ovee of Indiana Street broke a leg carrying wood and was also taken to St Josephs. William Larkin fell ill on the street and was transported to his home on North Herkimer Street.
The article recounts a Stevensville fire at 106 North Chicago Street where the Shiffer gallery and Oesterle jeweler shop were damaged. Mayor Crosius clashed with W. O. Hodgdon over coverage amid a crowd and police removal, while fire crews fought rear-area flames and water damage spread through the building.
John C. Lang and George J. Arbeiter are appointed as members of the Will County Board of Review for the current year. Lang, a Republican, succeeds Asa F. Mather. Arbeiter, a Democrat, is reappointed. Court notes reflect party representation based on general election results.
Vienna reports an evening paper claims Pope Leo died suddenly of heart failure though unconfirmed. The dispatch notes confusion in the aftermath of an event at a department venue with criticism of some officials amidst a chaotic scene described with melodramatic flair.
The whereabouts of James W. Wilson an infamous forger who escaped from the penitentiary last Wednesday afternoon remain a mystery to officials. Despite constant searches within and around the walls, authorities have no solid lead and suspect he left the facility with visitors that day. He reportedly to have left a note claiming two guns and danger to apprehenders. Wilson also known as Lewis W. Stablein and W. A. Martin, is a 128 pound 5 foot 2 inch man with a light suit and slouch hat observation. He was transferred from Cook County on March 1 1802 and is known across the midwest as an expert crook with prior jail time.
The Northwestern Telephone Operators in Joliet held a banquet at the exchange offices in honor of ER R Clatt Aurora general manager of the company s exchanges. He praised the operators for their work and the cordial relations with management. Miss Eliza Monahan is chief operator and Miss Flora Ipghalls is his assistant. drive to Rock Run park tomorrow.
Champaign officials report many graduates plan to study engineering next year. Supt. Brown notes equal numbers of boys and girls graduate, with numerous students entering Beloit Northwestern Medical School and Cornell. Several teachers pursue studies. others plan country schools or faculty trips to Chicago, Harvard, or Mexico.
Central Presbyterian Church to host a Sunday evening song service featuring Mrs Ed Martin contralto Vera Thompson soprano and W A Heinze violinist. Program includes organ pieces choral works solos and choir numbers with selections by Hindle Mirampera Patheroe and Raff plus a male quartet and a concluding Hosanna.
Supervisor Herath reports two Joliet men from South America sought town aid then refused work claiming sickness. The Milliniehs Jos and John were jailed for thirty days after doctors found no medical need. The case highlights beliefs about foreigners begging and attempts to obtain local licenses to beg.
The program for a Sunday afternoon park concert runs from 4 to 5 pm with pieces by West Park band including Like You Lit For Fall Peggy From Paris Anona Grey Dixieland intermission and Gloriana Overture. The notice also acknowledges a $40 accident insurance payment to Woodmen Accident Association of Lincoln Nebraska.
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