18 Jun 1909
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
1
Jury finds Frank Holland guilty of holding up John Offerman on Troy Road on April 24 after a six hour delay. He receives a prison sentence.
Frank Holland is found guilty of robbing John Offerman on the Troy road the night of Saturday April 24. The jury delivered a verdict after six hours of deliberation and set a prison term from one to fourteen years and a court admonition, with the defendant showing no emotion.
Holland appears cheerful at arraignment for sentence smiling at reporters. Judge Marshall offers standard guidance as the court notes his youth and potential for reform with good behavior. State’s Attorney Barr calls him a shrewd criminal while Attorney Anderson defends his duty. Ballot case noted as continued amid bench status concerns.
About 6,000 people visited the First National Bank’s new quarters for an opening reception from 4 to 10 pm. President George Woodruff greeted many guests despite hand blisters from the busy night. Tonight a large Chicago banker delegation and notable finance leaders attend, promising a major event in the series.
The Merchants Association asks the county to install new lighting near the courthouse. State's Attorney Gheorge Barr faced questions from Board members during the morning session, defending actions and explaining the need for expert accounting in the Crete bank case. The board referred the matter to the Judiciary committee, with Barr expected to lead if prosecutions proceed. Kaiser relieves Barr from one duty.
The Illinois Steel Company brass theft case concluded with a guilty plea yesterday. One defendant, sent to Pontiac reformatory for one to fourteen years, and another, alias Italy Maher, pled guilty to larceny and received a county jail term to March 1, 1910. Additional cases involving Gomo, Guides, Spellma, Gowran were postponed.
Judge George J. Cowing sustained objections to the Spring Creek Drainage district supplemental assessment roll. The ruling follows a claim that commissioners who own property in the district cannot lawfully levy any assessment, threatening a $50,000 second levy being struck in unconfirmed areas and delaying district completion.
County board questions Barr at length as coroner Wunderlich comes under discussion. Crete Bank faces renewed attention amid the day’s proceedings.
Anton Schager of the Merchants association presents a petition asking the County Board to cooperate in installing lights around Joliet court house yard and building to improve safety and city appeal for night travelers. The petition is referred to the Judiciary Committee. Jo Williams, DuPage supervisor, is praised for duties as election judges chair and received flowers from an unknown admirer, a gesture he thanked the whole board for.
W H Nevens will present eighth grade diplomas at Rockdale tonight as the county superintendent of schools visits. A play titled In the Comentry Store features pupils including Harry Shea Elza Wason Martin Tekulski Eddie Johnson Algor Cullman Fred Karneboge and James Burke among others with musical numbers and readings throughout the program.
The twenty ninth annual commencement exercises of St Marys Academy will be held in Marquette hall Monday evening June 31 at which time eight young ladies will receive diplomas Misses Marle Cosgrove Esther Fahrner Lorett Gatons Mary Hases Helen Kinsella Anna OBrien Sarah Ryan and Rosemary Shearen receive diplomas.
The Merchants' Association at a regular meeting decided all stores will close on Monday July 5. The move follows a mooted discussion as the Fourth of July approaches. The group will coordinate with the Grocers and Butchers Association on a picnic plan. date to be set.
Hundreds of Joliet amateur astronomers watched the moon pass between the sun and Earth at 8 19 last evening. The event differed from past eclipses and showcased corona and prominences only during totality, inspiring awe and ancient fears of calamity.
Mother Meade Gahan admitted taking an infant from a saloon seeking beer and is placed in custody of the grandmother. The incident highlights a custody decision following alleged improper conduct at a saloon.
Judge Dibell ordered Madeline Clark six placed with grandmother Theresa Felker and barred return to mother Meade Gahan after habeas corpus fight. William J Clark testified of saloon visits by the mother while Eddie Gahan corroborated. mother denied cohabiting with others and claimed only brief beer with ex-husband.
The annual picnic of the employees of E., J. & E. will be held at River View Park, Aurora, with a 6 o'clock Monday morning train from Cass Street crossing to Aurora. A program of athletic events features a championship ball game between office and shop teams, led by captains William Wilkins and E. Grady.
A coal dealer A C Johnston and Rev J Odgers with wife and two daughters narrowly escaped trains on the Rock Island crossing at Washington street. Johnston was struck by a falling gate and dragged, leaving him injured and bedridden for days. Odgers and family faced a near collision as a carriage nearly struck by an approaching locomotive. The two incidents within 24 hours raise concerns about crossing safety and flagman duties at Ottawa and Washington streets.
A Citizens' National Bank ad stunt used a giant kite with a banner and a fake man on a string during an eclipse. Pedestrians watched as the wind pulled the setup near the ground, creating a startling, humorous moment as they awaited a leap.
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