City Council Debates Washington Street Bridge Offer
Alderman Walsh blocks action on removing the Washington Street Bridge at no cost while a petition opposing the Spring grainage plan is labeled improper. The measure is tabled and referred to the Bridges committee, with the chair and mayor noting the contention over whether action should await Supreme Court ruling.
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Washington Street Bridge
Walsh
John Walsh
Ender
Supreme Court
Washington Street
Spring Creek
King
Rehair
Council
Cronin
Mrs Adelaide Faust Sues Husband for Separate Maintenance
In Lyons Ta circuit court Mrs Adelaide Faust seeks separate maintenance and an injunction against husband Henry Faust. She claims he has been drunk almost continuously for three years and endangers her and the children. An injunction restrains him from disposing of real estate and funds at Will County Bank.
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Henry Faust
Bill Faust
Faust
Will County National Bank
Adelaide
Carl
E. Meers
Lyons
Lved
Petitioner Grieben Will Contest Heads to Court
In a circuit court hearing Judge Marshall deals with the will contest involving Peterson and Grieben. The proceedings run through the week as questions of testament validity and mental state of decedent Bense are argued. Many witnesses are called to prove contentions about the will and the cash box contents.
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Freer Bense
No clear headline found for the case.
The text notes that both parties and their attorneys are fighting over the property and that a decision will come Friday or later, indicating ongoing litigation with no final outcome.
Purkhiser Seeks 2500 From City Over Corporation Counsel Role
E G Purkhiser demands 2500 from the city for services as corporation counsel under Crolius. The claim, tied to Crolius’ disputed handling of railroad elevation ordinance 2071, has lingered for over a year. Officials expect the judiciary committee to act, likely denying payment, though Purkhiser contends the funds are due and may sue.
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Crolius
Purkhiser
James McKeown
McKeown
Crosius
Board of Review Begins Active Work in County
The board of review opened work in the sheriff’s west room to study the county tax list and assessments. Members A. W. Flexer Elias Brown Fred Wilke. clerk William Yung and attorney A B Cowing will handle complaints about tax adjustments.
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Board of Review
Sheriff's Office
A. W. Flexer
Elias Brown
Fred Wilke
William Yung
A. B. Cowing
Bond Approved for City Engineer H A Stevens
The council approved the official bond of city engineer H A Stevens at last night’s regular meeting. The bond is set at 5000 dollars with Charles F Goodspeed and John B Mount named as sureties.
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H. A. Stevens
Charles F. Goodspeed
John B. Mount
Piano Recital by Converse Pupils at First Presbyterian Church
Next Thursday evening the piano pupils of Theron J. Converse will perform in a recital under the Ladies' Aid Society at the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs Mayme J Biddle soprano and Hiram A Converse violinist will assist the program.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Chhurch
Mayme J. Biddle
Hiram A. Converse
Graff Faces Bank Judgment in 1907 Note Case
In Circuit Court, John H. Savage for First National bank obtained a judgment against Katherine F. Colmore as principal and Benjamin F. Graff as surety for 373.43 on a 1907 note of 440 dollars used to settle alleged shortages tied to a merchant’s books. The case follows rumors linking Graff to local disputes and potential prosecutions. Graff’s employment with American Stars of Equity cited, Rev. Mr. Graff seen in the city.
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First National Bank
Migs Colmore
Colmore
Graff
American Stars of Equity
Single Tax Versus Socialism Debate in Joliet Hall
John Z. White defended the Single Tax arguing landlords, not capitalists, fuel unrest while A Morrow Lewis backed Socialism asserting wealth is unfairly kept from labor. About 150 heard the debate with Coll McNaughton presiding in Loughran hall.
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Loughran Hall
John Z. White
Henry George
A. Morrow Lewis
Lewis
U. S
Coll’ McNaughton
Courageous husband stops footstool attack at church riot
Cornelius Baker shielded his wife from a blow with a footstool during services at a colored Baptist church. He was injured and treated by a physician as the assailant, Mrs Nora Carter, was fined $12 and costs by Magister Allen. The altercation stemmed from a factional church dispute.
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Colored Baptist Church
Nora Car
Carter
Allen
Banquet to feature Cannon and top Western public figures
The Aurora banquet on Friday evening gathers notable national and state leaders. Speaker Joseph G Cannon leads a guest list including Theodore Barton Henry Rainey Albert Hopkins H M Snapp O F Berry E D Shurtleff and Samuel Alschuler. About twenty five Joliet guests are expected with a bipartisan local delegation.
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Senate of
Aurora
Cannon
Joe Cannon
Theodore Barton
Ohio
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
Albert J. Hopkins
H. M. Snapp
0. F. Berry
E. D. Shurtleff
Samuel Alschuler
Joliet
Claims Royal Blood Now in Station Cell
A nephew of Emperor William of Germany, Count Hermann Arnheim, was taken into custody at noon today in the local police station. He claims royal lineage and to be a music master, having delighted audiences across America on the pipe organ. He walked from Champaign and, described as a physical and mental wreck due to drinking, will be before Magistrate Allen tomorrow.
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Emperor William
Germany
Hermann Arnheim
Allen
Champaign
City Council Hears Waterway Scheme and Sewer Extensions
The council heard Peter Pell’s plan to buy two boats and gear to assist in canal and channel cleanup with funding possibly from a $2,000 fund, referred to finance. Officials also considered extending Scott street sewer on the east side at private cost and permit connections to Center street sewer under engineer supervision.
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Peter Pell
Committee On Public
Republican
Pell
Scott Street
Liberty Street
Second Ward
John O'Connor
Hickory Street
Center Street
Highland Park Commission Increases Boat Budget
On committee recommendation Alderman Hebert chaired approval to spend an extra $300 for boats. Alderman Waters moved to raise brick paving between Jefferson canal and channel bridges to grade. Assistant City Attorney D R Burke seeks to buy a filing cabinet. petition referred to public property committee with power to act.
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Committee On Parks
Hebert
Highland Park
Waters
Jefferson Canal
D. R. Burke
Committee On Public Property
Groom-to-be Drowns Before Planned Chicago Wedding
Edward Werndt of Chicago drowned at Auburn Park while at a picnic. An inquest in Lemont revealed the ceremony was to be held in Chicago next week with Miss Anna Boe, age eighteen. Werndt would have turned twenty-one on the wedding day. Funeral services replace the planned nuptials.
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Lemont
Edward Wernat
Chicago
Auburn Park
Werndt
Anna Boe
Olga Vizerg and Edward Laggerstrom Wed at Swedish M E Church
Miss Olga Vizerg and Edward Laggerstrom were married last evening at the Swedish M E church on Parks avenue and Ohio Street. Rev. Mr. Swan performed the ceremony at 8 o clock before about 160 guests. Supper followed in the church parlors with palms ferns and foliage used as decorations. The couple will reside with the Laggerstrom relatives for the next six months.
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Olga Vizerg
Edward Lagegerstrom
M. E
Parks Avenue
Ohio St. Rey
Swan
Laggerstrom
Tomorro
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Peti
Adelaide Faust
Lyons, Ta
Mal
Gairvander
Rebekah
I. O. O. F. Hall
I. O. O F. Hall
Powhan Lodge
Sweet
Mrs. McKay
Minert
Paul
Anna Skeldon
Grace McCurrie
Elizabeth McCurrie
Ida Merk
Grace Keifer
EO. Purpriser
James J. McKeown
Liam C.crofius
G. Purkhiser
Committee On Judiciary
Board OF Revicw
John H. Savage
Katherine F. Colmore
Benjamin F. Graft
Frumirate
Ter
Cornelius Baker
Cornelius
Baker
Jouefmen
United States Senate of
Uncle Joe
Aurora Coliseum
The
United States
Counghl
Commercial Club Financial Committee
Committee On Finance
Peter Pelly
Commercial Club
E. G. Purkhiser
Lagger
Mrs. Laggerstrom
Sweden
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