24 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1910
Page
1
Fragmented OCR reads unclear phrases about a warehouse and a proposition. The readable bits hint at a debate or conflict over a business matter, with no specific names dates or locations to verify. Further legible text is needed to produce a precise record.
Joliet officials discuss granting a grade track to the Joliet Transfer and inhouse firm for warehouse access. Property owners oppose a slope from the high line to Michigan Street arguing it would create traffic and safety issues. despite council interest, most members appear likely to deny the re quest amid past precedents.
The railway plans to remove tracks south of Clinton street and close Van Buren street by the track elevation. This would nearly seal off Michigan street at the grade, leaving little room for vehicles and cutting through traffic between Clinton and Jefferson. Warehouse owners claim Michigan street already serves heavy traffic and worry about future sub tracks and altered operations.
Joliet ministers will appeal at the Sunday sermon to support the Humane Society. They aim to awaken a responsive chord among their congregations for animal protection amid heat and neglect. The society reorganized a year ago and now promotes humane care for animals and babies under the banner of Humane Sunday.
Reports from the bedside of I C Norton at Silver Cross hospital say he was slightly better today and has a chance of recovery though still in grave condition. Nurse notes he is resting as well as could be expected and there is reason for hope. Mrs. James McPartlin and daughter Miss Adelaide of Linden avenue visited from Chicago.
Residents report taps running dry at many homes and complain of dirt and sediment in pipes as Joliet grapples with a low water supply and service disruptions.
Reports show about a million gallons daily exceed artesian well capacity in Joliet. Residents report dirty, sediment-filled taps and sprinkling misuse while officials blame high summer demand. Mayor Cronin cites pump strain and calls for improved supply and regulation enforcement to protect public health.
To ensure all takers receive sufficient water for domestic and drinking purposes and that the supply comes from wells only. The text notes bad water is blamed by physicians for causing illness or harm.
A Board of Local Improvements meeting in the mayor's office discussed a proposed sewer for South Ottawa Street. Property owners petitioned for the work but ground conditions complicate construction. If owners agree to the grading depth and shallower pipes, the board may recommend the project.
County supervisor Leon D Nish reports census pay delays in the district with complaints from enumerators about late checks. He says vouchers were sent to headquarters promptly and any delays are not caused by his office or its staff.
A handsome new electric car for the Rock Island Southern Electric Railway company traveled through Joliet this morning as an extra on the Santa Fe passenger. It will serve the Hone from Davenport to Moline Rock Island Aledo Monmouth and Galesburg. The car matches the largest J. & J. company design and features fine interior finish.
Firefighters from No. 8 station responded last evening to reports of a fire at Reid school house. On arrival nothing resembling a blaze was found and the crew returned after an out tap.
Mrs W C Barber and Mrs H A Stillman host a dinner tomorrow at 6 pm at the Country Club. The guest is Mrs Stillman’s classmate of Miss Ruth Barber at Vassar.
Park patrons will receive transfers and a five cent fare at Dellwood Park for the remainder of the season. A new rule takes effect immediately to streamline return trips and patron convenience during park hours.
G and J company announces next day transfers will be issued for all cars to Dellwood Park. Residents can ride from any city location to the park for six cents, ending prior restrictions and extra fares at the circus transfer point. Manager Blackhall says the measure thanks patrons and aligns with past park privileges. The change aims to boost park attendance as patrons enjoy the resort’s entertainment.
Transfers will arrive in time for Sunday travel and all park visitors who ride the grounds that day may do so without the extra five cents if they use the transfer.
Early today temperatures ranged from 82 at 6 am to 92 by noon with a breeze picking up after midday. Forecasters kept the wet weather signal in reserve and warned rain could bring relief while water conditions stalled and sprinkler rights may be curtailed.
More than 150 members of Wilmington and city lodges attended the annual Masonic picnic in Wilmington. The day featured comfortable grounds and a drill by Joliet Commander Knights Temple, with most guests leaving before evening as the program wound down.
A street performance by La Pearl, singer with the Dellwood park band, drew calls to police and fire stations as a man atop the Joliet National Bank building sang loudly with a megaphone.
A death occurred at 1 Steel 00 within moments of an act described as self-directed by a society beauty. Authorities report no further details available at this time.
Joliet residents were shocked by the deaths of Johnson and Mrs. Harding, each by self-inflicted gunfire within hours. Johnson, former supervisor at the Joliet blast furnaces, had moved to the South plant and later to Tennessee, while Mrs. Harding, wife of a National Bank president, was noted as a society beauty. Neighbors cite rumors and gossip as a factor though families deny any wrongdoing.
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