Sanitary District Power Plant Faces Major Turbine Crisis
Troubles at the new $3,000,000 Chicago Sanitary District power plant opposite Lockport include faulty turbine wheels and potential replacement of the entire lot. An open clash between trustees and contractors prompts talk of legal proceedings as feeds and bearings fail to stay lubricated amid use of questionable materials.
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Sanitary District
Chicago
Lockport
Etire
Board of Trustees
Charles
James Jender
Attorney Fined for Applauding During Palmer Cross
Attorney E E Post of Lemont was fined 10 dollars for contempt after applauding Ida Palmer during her cross examination of the Bidwell defendants in Chicago. The judge suspended the fine after Post apologized and explained a $250 bidwell investment. Palmer’s intense testimony followed a harsh cross-examination of attorney James Brady.
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Attorney Brady
Miss Ida Palmer
Bidwell
Lemont
Ida Palmer
Chicago
Jas. Brady
Chetlain
Post
Miss Palmer
Brady
Bid- Wells
Adjourenment in Desplaines river case advances testimony
A noon adjournment in a Desplaines river case saw witnesses recount early river conditions and navigation. The state, which began tests on February 19, plans to call one more witness in the oster proceedings against the defendant, with depositions set for use in the case.
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Economy Light & Power Co
Grundy County
Economy Light —&— Power—company
Desplaines
Mas
Fred “A. Hill
Joliet
Jobless Radical Scares Mayor Cronin Yesterday
Watson Emery infant son of Mr and Mrs C W Emery of Kansas City Missouri yesterday March 4 Mrs Watson formerly Miss Elizabeth Watson principal of the Ridgewood school this city
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Cronin
Watson Emery
C. W. Emery
Kansas City
Watson
Elizabeth Watson
Ridgewood
This City
Quiet Banks Hich on New Belt Lime
Incorporation papers issued at Springfield reveal a capital stock of 10 million dollars. Plans describe an extensive outer belt of 260 miles with subsequent development and a boom expected to follow.
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New Belt
Springfield
Infant Son Dead and Railroad Incorporation Reported
A birth notice notes the death of Ralph. The secretary of state issued a license for the Chicago, Milwaukee and Gary Railroad Co. with a $10,000,000 capital to create a 260 mile outer belt from Milwaukee to Rockford and Gary, Ind. The project aims to link Chicago with major nearby towns and supply coal to Gary and other cities.
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Secretary of State
Chicago, Milwaukee & Gary Railroad Co
Illinois, Iowa & Minnesota Railroad Co
Betwen Milwaukee
Wis
Zary, Incl
Chicago Record-Herald
Chicago, Milwaukee and Gary Railroad Company
Springfield
Chicago
Hallock W. Seaman
Benjamin H. Harris
William P. McSwiney
Frank H. Clark
Jonas Wolfie
Milwaukee
Rockford
Momence
Gary
Ind
Mlinois
Lower
Wisconsin
DeKalb
Aurora
Joliet
Peotone
Lowell
Crown Point
Beloit
Janesville
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Hiinots
Indiana
Mayor Cronin guards office after suspected attack
The Joliet mayor ordered strict access to his quarters after a bearded stranger, speaking broken English, argued about finances and listed his pockets. Cronin explains he did not want a gun and others advised leaving, amid national fears of anarchist activity following a recent attack.
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Jolét
Cronin
Shippy
Joliet
Voters Gather for Republican Meeting at YM Club
Republican voters assembled at the Young Men's Republican club on South Ottawa street. Attorney Harvey E. Wood spoke on the recently passed primary bill and led a discussion. Town and several county candidates attended the event.
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Young Men's Republican Club
Ottawa Street
Harvey E. Wood
Accused Brothers Jender Released On Bonds
Charles and James Jender brothers charged with attempting to damage the Sanitary District power plant north of Joliet by inserting iron clippings into machinery were released on $500 bonds each. Bonds posted by Frank Jender and his wife of Lockport. They consult attorney Jas Flanders after release. preliminary hearing set before Police Magistrate Allen. Race morning, March 10.
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Allen
Frank Jender
Lockport
Jas
Flanders
Parker Child III Disease Improves After Critical Spell
The eighteen month old son of Representative Frank Parker was taken seriously ill last night with the group but today shows improvement and is expected to recover. The child's condition was critical for a short period. Just pay your taxes.
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Frank Parker
Hartong Fined 50 Dollars for Gambling Joint
Van Dusen Hartong, former chief, was arrested on a warrant for maintaining and operating a gambling joint. In police court Magistrate Allen imposed a $50 fine plus costs. Hartong paid and was released. The clerk noted no more activity at the site, despite prior rumors.
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Hartong
Allen
Strahl's
Barber Oe
Werner Hall Block
Gas price cut in London 69 cents per 1600 feet
Consul General Wynne reports Gas Light & Coke Co lowers gas price to 69 cents per 1600 cubic feet from 71. London gas market is served by 11 companies. 46.4 billion cubic feet yearly to 1.1 million customers. The firm produces 2.444 million cubic feet annually, while smaller companies charge lower rates such as 55 and 49 cents.
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Robert J. Wynne
The
Gas Light & Coke Co
London
South Metropolitan Co
Wandsworth Company
Seleede
Erderdeedendeede
Milk prices hold steady as Chicago price war widens
Mrs. Hen notes tight money during Lent but Joliet milk remains unchanged. Robert Jr of Flint Sanitary Milk Co says local price stays at 7 cents per quart with fair profits, while Chicago dealers incur losses in a price war. New York not a factor locally.
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Joliet
Metropolis
Robert, Jr
Flint Sanitary Milk Co
Chicago
New York
Nine Hour Day Law Takes Effect for Telegraphers
Railroads comply with the nine hour day rule for telegraphers as of yesterday. Additional operators are assigned at Joliet stations and more staff will be added by several lines including the Chicago Rock Island Pacific and Elgin Joliet Eastern. The Interstate Commerce Commission testimony suggests the payroll will rise by 16 million dollars annually nationwide.
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Joliet
Atchison, Topeka & Stanta Fe Railroad
Vai~Buren Street
Chicago, Rock Island& Pacific
Elgin, Joliet & Eastern
Chicago, Lake Shore & Eastern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Juliet Boat Club Incorporates in Springfield
Papers of incorporation for Joliet Motor and Pleasure Club filed in Springfield. The club aims for fun with a pleasure club focus. Incorporators include O F Baam John Patterson Peter Peterson Fred Hedstrom and Chi E Hohney. Membership is expected to grow. rooms are secured in the Clement building and will be fitted for comfort.
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Springfield
Joliet Motor and Pleasure Club
O. F Baam
John Patterson
Peter — Peterson
Fred Hedstrom
Chi E. Hohney
Clement
Fire damages house on Ottawa Street. firemen not needed
A blaze this morning at the house owned by Charles Schick at 637 South Ottawa Street caused minor damage. The fire was out when firefighters arrived and only a small amount of money was needed to cover repairs.
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Charles Schick
Ottawa Street
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Disis
Jeesary
E. E. Post
Liberty
Bidwell Brothers
Elimory
Des Plaines
W. Ww. Stevens
Merritt Starr
Chi
HaosstBr Ll
Bien
Go, Milwallke
Gary R. R
Boom
Ralph
Ene
William Welch
Wall
Stranger
Red
Averbuch
Young Men's Club
Charles and
Dail
Releas
Parker Child III
van Dusen Hartong
Hief
Duncan House
Tio” Jose
Cheery Charles
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