17 Jun 1909
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
1
Case against Frank Holland, accused of holding up and robbing John of Ferman, advances to the jury this afternoon in a local court. The proceedings hinge on witness testimony and the credibility of the alleged victim.
State's Attorney Barr delivers a firm closing asserting guilt, while Attorney Andersen makes a passionate defense arguing confessions are the sole evidence against Holland. The defendant testifies denying all charges, detailing the Perry and Offerman incidents and the highway robbery accusation.
Opening today at 4 PM the First National Bank in the Woodruff Safety Deposit building hosts a public reception over three days. A sketch and plans for the new six story Tudor Gothic office building at Chicago and Jefferson streets will be shown with viewings of construction progress. Flowers gift for women and souvenir openings. orchestra, searchlights, and guest bankers expected.
Alderman Michael McCarthy faced Officer Nels Dahlberg in a pistol shooting match held yesterday afternoon. Dahlberg scored 24 points to McCarthy’s three, preserving the Peace department’s reputation.
The Board of Supervisors heard contractor Groth warn of imminent danger from the north entrance of the county courthouse. He urged replacing front steps and decayed columns while using lighter stone caps and copper decorations to reduce weight. Public Buildings committee to oversee repairs and walk replacements on Jefferson Street.
Fifteen boys and seven girls graduated from St Patrick’s school as junior and senior students staged a charming operetta at Marquette Hall. The program featured the Junior Girls’ “A Day in Flowerdom,” the Senior Boys’ “Tom Playfair,” and a striking chorus of all pupils, with praise for Miss Helen D Arcy and Harold Cuttie in leading roles.
Adam Groth plainly tells the board of supervisors that urgent repairs are needed at the county court house portico. He outlines a concrete plan and urges immediate action to prevent further damage.
A large crowd attends a fine program of songs, drills, and plays marking the close of the year’s work by St Patrick’s graduates.
The trial of F M Savage head of the Steel Works club charged with falsely imprisoning ex-Physical Director Delcamp is set for Friday morning. Savage has engaged attorney Garnsey to handle his defense and plans a fight. Assistant State's Attorney King asked for a continuance until Friday morning. Judge Jackson presided.
The Board of Supervisors approved fifteen hundred dollars for a bridge across Fork Creek on the town line between Green Garden and Manhattan townships. The request by highway commissioners seeks half the cost. total estimated at $3,000. Green Garden also seeks six hundred dollars for another Fork Creek branch bridge.
The body of an infant, head removed by machinery, was found this morning in the Sanitary District power house canal. It was taken to Adleman’s undertaking rooms in Lockport and is not expected to be identified.
Police detained Frank Brandich after a dispute with Thomas Stefanich over change at Stefanichs home. Stefanich reported a short change and a wagon call, but the officers found no crime. Brandich paid costs and was released, leaving investigators with no arrest.
A fragmented reporting tone notes that a decree ending a law provokes political chaos in Illinois. The piece mentions an extra legislative session as a consequence, reflecting the era's upheaval in state governance.
The Illinois Supreme Court declares the third primary act invalid due to voter qualification and candidate nomination flaws. Political parties lose legal status, while Chicago municipal nominations likely revert to old conventions. A special legislative session may revisit a state wide primary framework.
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