13 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
1
Fire Chief Langdon and assistant surveyed all nickelodeons in the city and ordered strict safety upgrades. Most theaters lack rear exits and metal linings for moving picture boxes. only one theater met the standard. Owners promised prompt compliance or face prosecution.
Jonas Woodward aged 72 died at 206 Grant avenue at 2 45 this morning from muscular rheumatism. Survived by four children Ernest Woodward Cora Nicholson Jessie Crissy Kate Buck funeral Sunday at 2 from the Grant avenue home to Richards Street M E church interment Oakwood Rev J Hastie Odgers and Rev Landenberg officiating born May 14 1836 Lyons New York long resident of Illinois veteran printer since age 21 and old ODD FELLOW awarded fifty year jewel last year pallbearers from Odd Fellows and Typographical Union.
Weather notes and local chatter describe spring signs observed yesterday with children and women in the northern colony removing shoes for barefoot play. Forecaster T Charles offered a lighthearted physiological take on the season while downplaying any firm claim of spring arrival.
Fragments describe a shift to spring attire with fewer overcoats and more cars and carriages at livery barns. References to forecasts on Thursday and Friday suggest uncertain lingering of winter, with scattered times and temperatures noted in the flawed text.
The fragment indicates a legal setting with jury arguments in ERD Case 10. Plaintiff is mentioned by name with incomplete details. No further facts or outcomes are provided in the readable text.
In Chicago Cir Court Judge Marshall hears a flood of technical evidence in the Miller versus Peters District of Chicago damage suit, with Emgeers on stand and a mandamus action set for tomorrow. Separately Annie Long’s divorce decree grants custody to the wife. McCulloch goes to trial for injuries against Illinois Steel Co. in Joliet.
A store clerk watched a customer slip a item into his pocket and flee. The clerk traced him to a man later identified as the thief. Goods were recovered and the culprit received a fifteen day jail sentence on a vagancy charge.
Chicago March 13 Special to The Republican March 13 proved to be a Jonah day for John A. Walsh in federal court Judge Anderson overruled the court action The ruling does not end the case an appeal is to be taken
Police quelled a midnight melee at the Royal Neighbors of America state convention in Peoria Coliseum over Mrs. Winnie Fielder’s bid for supreme recorder. Delegates wrestled for papers linking divorce actions against her, as Miss Myrtle Dade opposed.
An asylum death in Kankakee claims a 48 year old woman who died yesterday. Survived by two brothers living in the city. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from Jacob Dahlem's home 219 Grant Avenue. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery.
Patrick Frayn a sixteen year old deaf mute is arrested after a fortnight of assaults on high school girls including Miss Edna Beck endangering her and causing a nervous condition. Officials consider commitment to Pontiac reformatory or to the state school for the deaf and dumb as neighbors say teased by schoolboys and that he has a temper and has chased girls.
W M R French of the Chicago Art Institute gave a final lecture on composition, curves, perspective, and other painting basics. He drew thirty to forty pictures to illustrate points and was noted as a skilled speaker and artist. Despite excellent talks, the winter course cost money, and its future is under review though strong audience support exists.
Advertising man turned detective Joseph Misierow tailed and nabbed a man suspected of pilfering buttons, hooks and eyes at the Boston Store. The apprehended thief, George Patton, 49, was marched to the police station and handed over to officers.
Nathan Bennett, a well known coal dealer on East Washington street and political figure, had the left foot amputated above the ankle at St Josephs hospital. The operation was a last resort to stop gangrene and save his life. condition had grown worse for months and was dangerous in recent days.
H E Wood special attorney for the city school board will send to Mayor Cronin a statement alleging Officer Charles Mandrella of the city police force lets his children drink beer at a nearby saloon in defiance of the mayor anti can rushing ordinance and that the children repeatedly absent themselves from school. Mandrella is said to be a regular patron of the Carnaghi saloon at 918 South Joliet Street.
Governor Deneen issues a requisition to Wisconsin for the return to Joliet of William Harden, an inmate at Fond du Lac awaiting release, for parole violation. Harden was admitted to Joliet in 1903 for the Haberle robbery in Chicago and paroled in 1905 to Frank Rimma in Hanover township, Cook County.
All city churches will unite for a Local Option meeting at St. John’s Universalist Church Sunday at 4 PM. Rev. Robert Yost will speak. Universalist choir will perform with Will Dickinson of Aurora assisting.
Mrs George Chubb plans a new residence on Buell avenue near Whit tier avenue to be occupied on completion. The interior will be beautifully finished.
Ray Palmer arrested last week in an alleged attempt to burglarize a saloon owned by George Keiber at 1043 North Collins Street. He escaped in police court yesterday after paying a total of 12.50 dollars, having pleaded that he entered for a drink while the place was open. The charge was changed to disorderly conduct and he was released. Phoenix Arizona. His further entertainment notes reference an act at Upper Castle hall with March 16 and 31 performances and ticket outlets listed.
A rally for children is planned tomorrow at 2 PM at the First Baptist Church. Myron A. Waterman will lead with a talk on Local Option while Prof. Crawford directs singing and child participants in yells.
Miss Mary Gates died yesterday. She was formerly of this city and for several years served as head seamstress at the State Insane. Her passing marks the end of a longtime local resident and skilled contributor to state institutions.
The ladies of the G A R will entertain tonight at Mrs Mooney's residence 217 Collins Street for a euchre game social. Event proceeds support veterans and community activities in the area.
A local resident prepared a rough will draft and sought probate on a Friday the thirteenth. After handing it to Probate Judge Fithian and advisor F. H. McRoberts, he halted the process for twenty-four hours, citing superstition about the date.
Michael Rooney a practical joker stages a nationwide hoax claiming a white Angora elephant is missing and offers a 5000 reward. Railroad staff and operators chase false leads as Rooney continues the hoax with red green cards and a published story, sparking a mock feud ahead of St Patrick’s Day.
General William Clendenin, Civil War veteran and Joliet figure, died suddenly in Moline after a healthy evening. He was found dead in his room the next morning with heart trouble listed as the cause. He was 63 and had a brother Major Frank Clendenin who died in August in Joliet. Funeral services planned for Galburg Sunday.
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