Aldermen Debate Grade Crossing With Joliet Transfer Yard
Meeting Wednesday night discussed relocating workers from Bates Machine Company and removing them from Benton Street. Alderman Kern urged grade crossing at Michigan Street to aid Joliet Transfer Warehouse, facing protests from property owners and concerns over sidewalks, police action, and track elevation plans. The council heard objections and directed bids for work, while reviewing the proposed grade across Michigan Street and street-rail alignment with the C A and others.
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Joinet Transfer Warehouse Company
Kern
Bates Machine Company
Makfir
Sher
Paaid T
Benton Street
Joliet
Michigan Street
Jefferson
Clinton Streets
van Buren Street
Michigan
Committee On Rail
Greedy Wealth Editorial on Crime and Wealth
The Joliet Herald laments how wealth attracts crime when money is gained by deceit. It notes that some prosper through lies and emphasizes that editors speak in general terms, not targeting any one person.
Limited Is Wrecked at Wilmington with No Hurt
The Alton Limited wrecked at Wilmington last night missing injuries. The tender plowed up ties and damaged platforms while the train kept on, delaying until six this morning. Windows broken along the station and the Kankakee bridge ripped ties throughout.
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Alton
Wilmington
Kankakee
Aes Pacangual
Adees Aieoet
Local Elks to Host Antler Ceremony Tonight
Joliet lodge of Elks set an evening meeting with four to five fawns given antlers as part of a ceremonial transition ritual. Esquire John Sime and the degree team have prepared initiatory work followed by a social session and refreshments.
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Joliet Lodge of Elks
Elks
Esquire
John Sime
Pole License Collected From Telephones in City Streets
An attorney states the city can collect annual rent for every pole placed by telephone and telegraph companies on city streets and for each mile of wire installed. The rule covers pole rights and ongoing charges to utility providers.
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Telephone and Telegraph Companies
Telegraph
Telehone
City Hears Tax on Chicago Telephone Franchise
City Attorney Wellnitz presents an opinion that Chicago Telephone and Telegraph may be taxed for poles and miles of wire. The council seeks a committee report on an ordinance for license fees and pole taxes, hoping to curb street use costs and encourage underground work.
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Wellnitz
Council
Chicago Teléphone Company
Wellhitz
Committee On Judiciary
Peter S. Allen Dies at Lockport Home
Peter S. Allen of Lockport died suddenly at his home just before noon. He was about 65 and had suffered ill health for some time. He is survived by a widow formerly Miss Sharps. Funeral arrangements were not announced. This follows the funeral of Ambrose McPartin in the city yesterday.
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Peter & Allen
Lockport
Allen
Mr. Allen
Sharps
Elmhurst Bank Closed After Cashier Resigns
The Citizens State Bank of Elmhurst has suspended operations after cashier Emil Balgeman resigned amid disclosures of risky lending and worthless securities dumped by the Crete State Bank. Depositors are being paid, other officers refuse new deposits, and potential charges against Balgeman loom. His brother, former Crete bank president Ernest W. Balgeman, faced embezzlement charges last winter.
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Will County
Citizens’ State Bank
Elmhurst
Emil Balgeman
Ernest W. Balgeman
Crete State Bank
Elmhurst Bank
Crete Bank
Balgeman
Crete
Improvements at City Pumping Station Complete
Extensive work at the city pumping station finished last week includes new pipes connecting engines and pumps and new heads for cylinders. The upgrades reduced steam use and fuel consumption, with noticeable improvements to plant efficiency.
Wiers divorce allows wife to resume maiden name Olson
Mrs. Anna H. Wiers was granted a divorce from Eugene H. Wiers for cruelty and allowed to resume her maiden name Anna H. Olson. The couple married January 21, 1909. Edith Hardy, Knox College student, has returned for summer vacation.
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Anna H. Wiers
Eugene H. Wiers
Anna H. Olson
Edith Hardy
Knox College
Joliet Secures Coal Stock Against Shortfall
Joliet builds fuel reserves as Illinois mines are unlikely to reopen before September. Mayor Cronin coordinated with major dealers to secure a city coal supply, with piles at the pumping station ensuring August coverage at near contract prices. Mining officials expect little Illinois coal before September 1, leaving other districts as pricier alternatives.
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Joliet
Illinois
Cronin
Named as Trustees of Goodspeed Estate
Co. E. Antram and Frank Keith were appointed trustees of the Goodspeed estate by Judge Hooper. Their bond was fixed at 25000. The will left 12000 real and 8000 personal property to son Dwight Goodspeed.
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Co. E. Antram
Frank Keith
Amanda Goodspeed
Hooper
Goodspeed
Dwight Goodspeed
Smith Gives Bonds
James Smith, found guilty of dynamiting fish in the Globe quarry, was bound over to further proceedings.
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James Smith
Globe
Life Crashed Out by Freight Near Lemont
Frank Zamagol ski was killed Sunday afternoon when he attempted to board a northbound freight near his home in Lemont. He slipped between cars, was crushed, and died from blood loss after swift medical aid. An inquest by Deputy Coroner Julian returned an accidental death verdict.
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Lemont
Frank Zamagolski
Foster
J. J
Ludwig
Julian
Veteran Samuel J Barber Dies at 73 in Joliet
Samuel J Barber died at his Joliet home at 410 Webster Street at 6 30 PM after a month with Brights disease He was 73 born in Summerville New York married Julia Smith in 1862 in Grundy County He served as a deputy sheriff in Will County and once worked at the penitentiary He leaves a widow four children and seven grandchildren Funeral arrangements pending with G A R to conduct services
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Samuel J. Barber
Bartleson Post
Barber
Bright
Webster Street
Summerville
New York
Julia Smith
Grundy County
Grund
E. Hy ‘Werner
Joliet
C. Werle
Chicape
Graduation postponed as eighth grade exercises await venue
Owing to Dr M Brown's absence the eighth grade graduation exercises are postponed with a late tentative date. Joliet Theatre and opera house options frustrate planning as board members seek a suitable evening or noon slot. Dr C M is to be the commencement speaker whose travel may limit timing. School will close for teachers' reports, while a market basket gift to the groundskeepers is noted.
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M. Brown
Joliet Theatre
Opera House
Ce Oe
C. M
Joliet
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Mayor Cronin
Goodspeed Estate
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