City to Press Fast Action on East Wall Repairs
City officials warn of a flood risk from the unsafe east wall near Ruby Street Bridge and demand immediate repairs. The Sanitary District or Illinois & Michigan Canal commissioners will be held responsible, with legal action possible, after City Attorney Martin reports findings next week.
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Sanitary District of
Chicago
Iinois & Michigan Canal
Ruby Street
Martin
Ilinois & Michigan Canal
Sanitary District
Canal Commissioners
Cronin
Alderman Harney
Illinois Pirate Case Dismissal Mentioned
A misread court entry notes the state of Illinois and individuals Charles and James Jender in a piracy case that was dismissed amid unclear transcript fragments.
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State of Illinois
Charles and
James Jender
Former Resident Ada Von Boskerck Cooke Buried Here
Ada Von Boskerck Cooke, longtime Chicago resident and daughter of William Adam, was buried at Oakwood Cemetery after services in Chicago. She died suddenly in Chicago on Saturday while at a candy store awaiting a relative. She is survived by a sister, Mary, of Chicago.
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Ada von Boskerck Cooke
Chicago
Ada von. Boskerck Cooke
Rock Island Depot
Oakwood Cemetery
Cooke
Huyler
Catdy
School Board Sets April 18 Election Date
The School board adopted a resolution establishing the election for April 18, the third Saturday in April. The statute grants power to hold the election separately from city elections, pending a resolution. Board members say the aims are to keep schools separate from city politics.
Talcott Lands 45 Pound Fish at Catalina Island
Reports from the Servis party say Miss Ethel Talcott caught a 45 pound fish off Catalina Island, taking one hour and fifteen minutes to land it. Affidavits transmitted to the paper claim the feat is real and not a fish story.
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Servis
Catalina Island
Ethel Talcott
Aurora Hosts Sixteenth Swedish American Republican League Event
Aurora hosted the sixteenth Swedish American Republican League of Illinois convention honoring John Ericsson. Gov. Deneen, Sen. Hopkins, La Follette, Lenroot, and Knight attended a 1000-guest banquet at the Coliseum with Joliet delegates joining Chicago and Aurora figures in a day of receptions, dinners, and program toasts.
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Aurora
Republican League of
Illinois
Sweden
League
John Ericsson
Charles Deneen
A. J. Hopkins
Robert LaFollette
I. L. Lenroot
Thomas D. Knight
Coliseum
Lindgren
Finch
C. C. Clyne
Hurburgh
Galesburg
Arthur
Broad
Gov. Deneen
Will County
Hopkins
Deneen
J. L. Johnson
George A. Oleson
Chicago
Ilinois
Chas. S. Deneen
Navy
Albert J. Hopkins
United States
Wis
Thomas Dd.’ Knight
Hamilton Club
Recalcitrant Roads to Get Final Warning
Mayor Cronin's office dictating letters to railroads as the city prepares a final ultimatum on track elevation. Officials and citizens show little response to prior pleas and reports. Attorneys Martin and Burke, with the mayor, weigh legal options before issuing the warning.
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Cronin
Martin and
Burke
Separate Heating Plant Ordered for City Schools
Fire Chief Langdon urges a separate heating plant and fire alarm boxes in about seventeen key school buildings to connect directly with the Fire Department. He notes the plan aims to heat a new building replacing the Eastern Avenue school within a few years and improves safety and rapid response. President Marsh condemns sensationalism surrounding the proposal.
School Board funds fire safety upgrades for city schools
The School Board adopts fire safety measures to protect city school buildings. A segregated heating plant is ordered at Eastern Avenue school and fire alarm boxes will be installed in all major school buildings. All recommendations by Fire Chief Frank Langdon will be carried out.
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Frank E. Langdon
Eastern Avenue
Frank Langdon
Fine Law Points Features of Trial
Fine points in law were argued before Judge Marshall in the Circuit Court this morning as the suit for damages brought by William Miller against the Sanitary District of Chicago was called for trial. Both sides are represented by an array of legal talent. It is anticipated the case will consume the entire week if not longer.
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Allen
New Power House
Joliet
Charles Dibell
Marshall
Circuit Court
William Miller
Sanitary District of Chicago
Plans for segregated heating plant for Eastern Avenue school
School officials ordered drawings for a segregated heating plant at the Eastern Avenue school. The move follows broader discussions on facilities and racial segregation in school services.
Manual Training to Expand in City Schools
At a school board meeting Dr J B Shaw urged converting the Roosevelt school assembly room into a manual training unit. With the Central school project near completion the board plans to enlarge manual training and domestic science citywide. The Steel Works club backed the plan and was thanked by President Marsh. The board approved 2390 for a new Central school swimming pool and reported the Eliza Kelly sewer system in good shape. Payroll totaled 5104 and bills 7124.62.
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Roosevelt School
J. B. Shaw
Republican
Steel Works Club
Marsh
New Central School
Wilhelmi
J. A. Wilhelmi
Eliza Kelly School
Stiegl
Sonia Con
Joliet Industrial push draws visitors to Commercial Club
Yesterday's Commercial club gathering drew key visitors including GU Quackenbush and John E. Fish of the Chicago Road, who discussed Joliet's manufacturing appeal and planned actions with the local industrial committee. Mayor Shanp of Galesburg also visited, signaling regional interest in Joliet's site prospects.
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Joliet
Chicago
Oscar del Olson
A. J. Lindgren
Olson
Charles Hurburgh
Galesburg
Star Theatre
Justus L. Johnson
Nrora
Club
Comm Club
Mayor Shanp
Aurora
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Vention
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E. J. Murphy
R. J. Barr
Postmaster Clyne
F. A. Hill
G. A. Barr
Louis A. Lagger
Sheriff Williams
C. Z. Noel
James Boyd
John M. Danti
Theo. Gross
W. R. Fletcher
Capt
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C. J. Loomis
C. D. Baker
John R. Herath
John Carlson
W. W. Smith
C. C. Whipple
C. Brownson
J. C. Owens
A. S. Clow
D. J. Emery
Alabama
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Langdon
Marsh Decrys
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