25 Jun 1908
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
1
Multiple court actions wrap up as Judge Marshall rules against Christine Muhsfield in a wrongful death suit against the city while Isaac Johnson and James Doyle pursue appeals. Doyle, Owen, and others face ongoing or forthcoming determinations as injunctions, tax cases, and cross bills wait for further actions.
A court action was filed yesterday in the circuit court by Shakes ¢ and Mork against Illinois Steel Co seeking damages for injuries alleged to have occurred while they were in the employ of the defendant corporation.
Miers leads Democratic activists planning a large picnic as a party outreach event. Organizers target broad participation with speeches and community engagement at a central city park.
A joint session of the Aurora Post 20 veterans and the Chamber of Commerce drafted a hearty invitation for the 1909 Grand Army of the Republic encampment to be held in Aurora. The Council of Administration will vote on the location, with a mass meeting planned to boost support for the event.
Judge Mack weighs if the Desplaines river is navigable as the state fights Economy Light & Power’s $500000 Dresden Heights dam. Testimony from pioneers and out-of-state witnesses shapes the case, with the state seeking a permanent injunction to block navigation impact. The ruling could affect a lakes to gulf deep waterway plans and public water rights.
A child of T R Woodin at 1713 Dearborn Street is ill with scarlet fever and the house is quarantined. Another child of Peter Kelley at 114 Cagwin Avenue has recovered and the house was fumigated today. A dance is listed tonight at Dellwood.
Chicago officials reveal a belt line railway to connect industrial sites along the drainage canal from Joliet to Chicago. The Chicago Kansas City and Joliet railroad offered 4 percent on land value for the right of way, which was deemed inadequate. The plan aims to benefit Chicago more than individual sub leases, with a decision likely at the next committee meeting.
Augustus B. Cotton longtime Wheatland resident and former county supervisor died at his home in Wheatland at age 79 after a period of decline driven by heat He was born in the Isle of Wight in 1824 came to America in 1841 and lived in Plainfield before moving to Wheatland He served on the County Board and aided in early Wheatland Plowing Match history Interment will be in Plainfield Cemetery with funeral tomorrow at 2 PM.
Contractor Shannon and his force begin digging the new Spring Creek channel above the Cass Street bridge. The Drainage Board orders dirt to be left around the bridge abutments to allow for the structure to close properly.
Deputy Sheriff O L Bruner of Rock Island brought Percy Young convicted of burglary and Albert B E Trentham convicted of larceny to the penitentiary today. Each must serve a sentence of from one to fourteen years.
Lewis Vickers arrested on cruelty to animals after leaving horse in sun ten hours. He carried $778 in old bills and a bank book showing thousands. Police suspect mental imbalance. he claims a horse will not drink more than twice daily and opposes nature.
Eight heat prostrations have occurred with one death reported at a chemical plant north of the city. Toney Keto, a stoker at Superior Chemical Co., collapsed in the engine room late evening and was convulsing and violently affected. Doctors warned more victims could appear as hot weather lingered.
State's Attorney filed counts against Joseph Bagden Anton Dowiak John Powell Jerry Laverie and Mike Laverie for transferring liquor licenses without proper authorization. Judge Dibell ruled exchanges legal only under city ordinance but city seeks further action. bail set at 200 dollars as proceedings unfold.
The Joliet G A R veterans held their annual Riverview Park picnic drawing 4000 attendees from Kane county posts and out of county groups. Department Commander Rosenbaum of Chicago and assistant adjutant general Partridge attended and reviewed a parade led by J S Wilcox of Elgin. A noon picnic followed with an afternoon program and speeches.
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