Mayor Cronin orders closures of known gaming rooms citywide
Cronin announces sweeping orders to close rooms run by Jacob Owen, Rudolph Leimbacher, A. W. Strabl, John Eich, and colored saloon operators on Franklin and North Chicago streets. Several venues previously faced closures for poker and craps games, with plans to resume unlikely in the near term.
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Cronin
Jacob Owen
Chicago
Owen
Court Safoes
Jefferson and
van Bufmaret
Rudolph A. Leimbacher
Ron
A. W
Strabl
Chicago Street
John Eich
Aikens & Ceph
Connec
Chance Factory
George Krogness
Penson
Eich
Garber Shop
Verdict Under Protest Over Damages in Hendry Suit
John J. Ducker, juror, refused to sign a $179 verdict in a personal injury case against Illinois Steel Co. for Ed ward P. Hendry, a minor, claiming inadequate compensation for three fingers lost. After instructions, he signed under protest following court directions. Hendry’s mother filed suit seeking $500 in damages.
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J. J. Ducker
Hlinols Steel Co
Edward P. Hendry
Ilinois Steel Co
Ducker
Hendry
Settlement in Sixth Suit Ends Without Trial
The sixth in a series of personal injury suits was settled out of court yesterday in the Circuit Court. Joseph J. Duffy and the Sanitary District contractors were implicated, with Anna Lynch administratrix of John Lynch's estate as co respondent. the court record shows dismissal of Duffy's action and a non disclosed settlement amount. Lynch, employed by the contracting firm, died February 9, 1905, from a dynamite blast while digging a trench under orders from foreman Andrew Swanson. he was part of a blasting gang with Loretta F. Lynch as survivor, and the widow sought $10,000.
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O’dornnell & Donovan
Joseph J. Duffy
Duffy & Co
Sanitary District Contractors
Corlett & Clare
Anna Lynch
John Lynch
Dibell
Duffy
Lynch
Andrew Swanson
Loretta
Trains Run Between Aurora Elgin Belvidere Rockford
Schedule arranged by the Aurora Elgin Belvidere and Rockford Southern Traction Co. permits seven trains daily with specific car arrangements and departures from Rockford and Mematine. The new epoch in electric transit is not anticipated to face any major hitches as plans move forward in public view.
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Aurora
Elgin
Belvidere & Rockford & Southern Traction Co
Opeen
Rockford
Joliet Plans 55th Birthday Celebration Next Week
John H. Garnsey leads Joliet boosters to mark the city’s 55th birthday on June 19. The Booster club may organize events, honoring early officials like first mayor Cornelius Van Horn and listing initial city officers such as City Clerk S. W. Stone and Treasurer W. A. Strong. Current efforts push rapid planning.
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John H. Garnsey
Cornelius van Horn
Joliet
One Hundréd Thousand Club
Cornelus van Horn
William van Horn
Canadian Pacific Railway Co
Edward
England
S. W. Stone
W. A. Strong
First Ward
N. H. Cutter
David Casseday
Drunk and Disorderly West Union Employee Fined
Edward Schmidt fled Chicago water shortages by taking a Joliet trip and overindulging in a dangerous drink. He defied memory in court, was unable to name himself, and was fined $1 plus $3 costs for drunk and disorderly conduct. He works as a Western Union lineman.
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Chicago
Edward Schmidt
Joliet
Allen
West ‘Ern Union
Question on Gas Company ties to The News and its staff
The passage questions whether The News or any stockholders or employees have received gifts or loans from the Gas Company or related parties in Aurora. It warns that unless a quick answer is given, The Republican will publish the entire transaction for public view and asks Mr. Ferriss to choose how the story is shared.
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Aurora
Eighth Grade Graduation Focuses on Industrial Education
Superintendent John A. Long introduced Dr. Zueblin who urged industrial education and independence for workers amid calls for better school funding and local industry training. He emphasized adaptable, efficient workers and a democracy of workers, with 217 certificates awarded to graduates and remarks by school officials.
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Long
John A. Long
Public Schools
Dr. Zueblin
University of Chicago
John Graham Brooks
Paul Morton
Santa Fe
Navy
F. E. Marah
J. Stanley Brown
Epworth League Report at Richards Street Church
A report will be given at the Epworth League meeting at Richards Street M E Church next Sunday evening. The delegation attending Joliet district’s Epworth Leaguers annual convention at Elgin Illinois last week will present the report. On business nization will
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Epworth League Society
Richards St. M. E
Epworth Leaguers
Joliet
Elgin
Ill
Seven clerks fired from Novelty Store over thefts
Seven young clerks at the Novelty store on North Chicago Street were discharged after wholesale thefts from the grocery section were traced to them. Management says the thefts have been ongoing for about a year, the culprits confessed, and there will be no prosecutions or public naming of the workers. Police report nothing further as no formal complaint or investigation was filed.
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Chicago Street
Lederer
No Aid For Water Way From County
County board debates a $200 appropriation for a deep waterway fund with turmoil and procedural disputes. Chairman Anson W. Flexer opposes legality concerns raised by Supervisor Jump, while Supervisor Stephenson pushes the allocation. Country members fear injunctions, Joliet figures oppose, and a fundraising push nets $119 as the session adjourns amid broad support.
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Piepenbrink
Deep Waterway
Romano and
Nemanich
Joliet
Romano
Stephenson
Supervisor Jump
Plainfield
Flexer
Jump
Hays
Deep Waterway Fund
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C. George Krogness
Owens
McKinley
Rockdale
Morris
John J. Ducker
J. J. Duffy
A. E
J. Will B. & R
Will
Jacob Gorges
Michael Shields
Edmund Wilcox
Thomas J. Kinney
F. L. Cagwin Ands
N. Bowen
P. O'Connor
Arn Osgood
Messrs
Stone
Strong
Iit
Ferriss
Mr. Ferriss
Oyster Bay
N. B
Samper Oro
Bution
Anson W. Flexer
Deep “Waterway Fund
Court House
Ways
Herath
Robert Stevens
Carlson
Hollister
HL A. Stilleman
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