JOLIET PROPER SAGE FORTH EXAMINATION
Witnesses will not journey to Kankakee to testify in investigation of the alleged brutal treatment of Dwight Casey.
29 Jun 1909
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
1
Witnesses will not journey to Kankakee to testify in investigation of the alleged brutal treatment of Dwight Casey.
William C. Graves states the main examination into alleged brutal treatment of Dwight Casey at the State Hospital in Kankakee will be conducted in this city. Heise seeks broad inquiry. preliminary inquiry continues in Kankakee with witnesses from Joliet possible.
Joliet Mayor Cronin refutes a local paper’s claim that city inaction raised insurance rates. He lists steps taken including hiring more firemen buying hose 2500 feet purchasing a new chemical and hose wagon contracting an aerial ladder truck and plans for a high pressure water system while noting no large fires recently and urging fair treatment by insurers.
John W. Kern of Indiana, Bryan’s former running mate, visited the board of pardons this morning asking for release from the penitentiary. The Indiana Statesman declined to discuss the case. Kern, appearing in good health, predicted better times for the Democratic party amid tariff and regulatory disputes among Republicans.
Steve Jucco fell from a Chicago and Alton freight car last night while trying to alight. He sustained painful but not serious injuries and was taken by city ambulance to his home at 745 South Ottawa Street. He had been returning from his day’s work.
While dancing at the Potish wedding in Massey’s hall last night Miss Mary Browrock living on Cleveland avenue fell and injured her left wrist. Dr Cohenour attended and she was taken to St Joseph’s Hospital for an extended stay.
Members of the board protested the use of outside educators at large expense for commencement programs. The item reflects concerns about allocation of funds and local control of school events.
SKEEL IS DOWN AND OUT REAM SECURED FOUR VOTES SCHREEFLER AND MARSH ALONE VOTING FOR PRESENT INCUMBENT WILL VISIT GROUNDS THURSDAY. The Joliet board debates paying $60 for Dr. Charles W. Caldwell and ponders precedent as outside speakers spark dissent. Louis Ream defeats Skeel in clerk vote. 6,244 students enrolled with 96.35 percent attendance. annual visit to buildings and grounds scheduled Thursday.
In Milwaukee at noon the jury began deliberating the fate of Vera Lee charged with murdering her husband Otto Lundstrum of Lockport. Lee admitted the killing but claimed self defense. Deliberations were anticipated to be lengthy.
Alderman Kern pushes publicity for council proceedings and reports more complaints about night noises from fruit peddlers on Columbia streets. The council approves license transfers, payrolls, and tax warrants, while authorizing building costs for No. 3 engine house and repairs to police and sidewalks.
Former mayor faces bridge dispute as David Brunner and James Yuskes are arrested for selling to minors. Brunner pleads not guilty and is fined 2000 dollars plus costs after defending with a right of minors to enter saloons. Yuskes pleads guilty and pays 1 dollar and costs. Village council to meet June 30 to discuss sidewalk ordinance and July Fourth sanity measures.
The city debates temporary use of the McDonough Street bridge while Joliet and Southern Traction negotiates a new structure. The engineer estimates 1200 to 1500 dollars to make it safe, with planks and parts of stringers and joists to be renewed. The mayor says a decision hinges on traction company timing and another meeting is planned. H A Fisher says an alternative proposal to build an electric line from Morris to Joliet is under review, offering to construct the bridge and line or let McKinley build the line to its own constraints, with a reply due soon.
John Dominic a laborer from 715 Garnisey Avenue was struck by the sun and found ill near the E J I tracks on Ward Avenue. He was taken to St Josephs Hospital by police, revived slightly today, and officials hope for potential recovery.
A new law increases the Will County superintendent of schools salary to 2700 dollars next year from 2000, based on county population. W H Néyens has led the office for 24 years, elected six times. The county adds 1650 to the state’s 2000 total, bringing the local pay to 2700. Several residents plan travel to Ludington Michigan after the fourth, including the Mathias and Moore families.
The mayor recalls that committee members were deemed able for duties but notes protests could still be entered. A vote by the council stalled the alley’s vacating and the issue was then forgotten.
Wally C. Bean of Minooka reported missing after last Friday while in Chicago. He reportedly purchased an automobile and has not returned since, with authorities continuing to investigate.
Wally Beaty reports Bean lost 450 dollars cash in a Buick car purchase attempt in Chicago. Beaty describes a complex fraud involving three strangers, with Bean returning home four days later, details gathered by Mrs Bean and Chicago police. The case hinges on identifying the con men and recovering the money.
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