16 Jun 1909
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
1
The statement asserts innocence and alleges the confession was coerced by threats and physical force, describing the admissions as faked from the outset and obtained through violence. The piece centers on Holland's stance and the defense against the allegations.
Frank Holland faces charges for holding up John Offerman on Troy road April 24. Witnesses testified that Holland could not ride a bicycle, with claims of police coercion behind his confession. Alibi witnesses placed him elsewhere in Chicago with a box of candy bet, while other testimonies questioned timeline and car records as the trial extends beyond expectations.
Two men, D Higgins and Rich ard Shinny, were released from Wil County Jail and faced hearings before Judge Jackson. Higgins argued he was arrested again within hours of leaving jail while searching for Rock Island tracks. Shinny, freed a day earlier, had just started work on the Joliet Bank Building when he was arrested after an on street incident. The day featured testimony from Mrs. C F Jensen of Model Laundry and debates over admissibility of evidence regarding the defendants honesty.
The Joliet St Mary school Eighth Grade graduates featured a full program at the Joliet theatre with senior pupils performing chorus numbers and dramas. Miss Mary Burke impressed with a soprano voice while James Burke drew three encores for his clog dancing. Diplomas were awarded to a large class including Mary Burke Mary Carbery Mary Dunn Nora Donelly Yellie Gleason Catherine Grey Mary Halloway Mabel Kreniger Myrtle Lawrence Sadie Malloney Catherine McBride Pauline McKeown Helen Scully Mary Sharpe Ellen Sharpe Alice Werner John Doyle Ambrose Creighton Gregory Carroll Hamel Donoghue Maurice Pitzgerald Bernard Gleason Edward Johnson Hugh McCulley Vincent Mitchell Thomas Mulligan Owen Marron John McShane William Nagel Paul O’Hern Willie Simpson James Trainor Thos Tierney George Williams. Gold Irish history medals went to Miss Dunn and Mr Mulligen. A final address by Rev Father Smyth urged character over knowledge and framed religion as the foundation for true growth.
The large class graduates at St Mary's during the second night of commencement. The theatre scene features students presenting playful, pleasing mini-plays in a lighthearted program.
The Gourty court calendar lists Monday as the hearing day with special assessment cases first followed by objections to Pleasant street sewer and a watermain. The criminal calendar follows with many circuit court certified cases and common law matters last. The Prairi Ri Oil and Gas case against city treasurer Ehrhardt is before Judge Dorrance Dibell as an injunction, involving tax rights on oil in transit across several states and about 600 dollars for 1907 and 1908. Attorney Downey represents the company and Garnsey the county.
Walter Yates, a regular at the city saloon, staged a faux arrest by pulling the police box yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock to be taken into custody. Judge Jackson ordered his release for now but warned that a future arrest would mean permanent detention at the County Jail.
Springfield June 16 The Illinois Supreme Court declares the primary election law unconstitutional in its entirety striking down two sections for invalid provisions. The case of the People v Phillips involved a Chicago man indicted for false affidavits and seeks habeas corpus relief.
North entrance stonework shows severe decay and riskiest portico support. Contractor Adam Groth warns a collapse is possible if not rebuilt, urging immediate removal of work above columns and inspection of metal and steps. Board invites Groth to explain findings and considers delegates to Peoria charity convention.
Fragmentary note describes rapid progress and pushing action related to an event dated June 3 with a reference to a push along and completion at nine G. Details remain obscured and identities are not provided.
Joliet residents and business leaders push for a Joliet subway and joint railroad cooperation to protect street access and property values. Officials from Alton Santa Fe and Rock Island railways push work forward on lines, while a June Commercial Club banquet plans to discuss the “Union Depot” and track improvements.
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