Westion Case Shows Strained Rights On Ownership
A property dispute traverses a tense hearing as residents and TV owners press for clearer access. The matter highlights contested restrictions and questions of public view versus private control.
20 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1910
Page
1
A property dispute traverses a tense hearing as residents and TV owners press for clearer access. The matter highlights contested restrictions and questions of public view versus private control.
Local meeting at Hucek's hall reveals tension between residents and the railway company over compensation and conditions. Officials report no final agreement as talks continue, with highway commissioners and the mayor weighing next steps.
Martin Titich who shot Andrew McConlogue at Custer Park June 2 is taken to Indiana by his brother after a Joliet release from jail. Titich had been examined by physicians and a verdict found he should be kept under care.
Captain Rost will stay at the farm as superintendent after supervisors requested it. the request is granted and Rost will remain until his term ends in September.
Chairman Flexer convened at two o'clock to resume balloting for the county farm superintendent. Captain Charles Rost withdraws his resignation, and all candidates are allowed to withdraw. Rost may appoint a matron for the poor farm, and records of the resignation debate are stricken to curb costs. Multiple candidates praised as qualified. Walker, Lindgren, Grassle, and Langdon receive broad support. The race concluded on a calm, fair note.
Congressman Snapp says this session has seen more important laws enacted than any before. He cites swift Senate action on the Postal Savings Bank measure and notes debates over the railroad bill and Statehood, with the Conservation bill pending. He adds over 34 000 bills introduced show the immense congressional workload since Christmas, with committees handling the sifting process. Snapp returned home last evening and spoke this morning in Jolietto.
The Belt Line annual outing for employees at Electric Park surpassed previous ones with everyone enjoying the day. The event drew a broad group of staff and featured relaxed activities and camaraderie.
More than two thousand E. J. and E. company employees attended a Saturday picnic at Electric Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with staff-organized events, a $20 ball game purse, prize races for all ages, dancing and live music by Sweet's Orchestra and Clover Leaf Quartette. Transportation costs exceeded $200 with total expenses around $350.
Donna Filkin 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs Filkin of Chicago, was killed Saturday when she wandered onto the Birds Bridge ties as a Sunday school picnic passed. The engineer said the stop came too late after sighting the child on the curve. The family’s bereavement is reported by the Pere Marquette line crew and coroner Wunderlich.
A Santa Fe limited train derailed near the North Yards in California after leaving the rails. The entire train slid onto its side Saturday night, with hundreds of feet of cars off track. No injuries are specified in the report.
The California limited of the Santa Fe derailed near the Alton and Santa Fe crossing south of the Illinois Steel coke plant. No fatalities occurred though baggage man Carey, fireman W R Holiday, and engineer Djemenson were injured. Holiday suffered severe head injuries and broken limbs, Djemenson escaped serious harm, and Carey is hospitalized at Silver Cross. The derailment occurred about 9:30 p.m. with three cars overturning after the engine left the track.
W. C. Crawl, a trainman, was found dead at the Joliet yards with a severed jugular and a razor nearby. Walter Warnock reported the body. Crawford, an unknown man, had been seen seeking to sleep in a car and had keys and receipts on him. The coroner awaited a full inquest after gathering reports from railroad headquarters.
Three priests depart to St Louis to assist in the parish duties under Father Meyer. The move supports church leadership as the clerical staff adjusts to new assignments and duties within the diocese.
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