27 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
1
A leaden box from the Joliet Rolling Mills cornerstone is recovered by Dennis Hartington during a pole-hole dig. Contents include 1869 newspapers, handbills, by-laws, and fractional currency, with the rite led by Masonic officers. Mill officials catalog and exhibit the items, preserving a historic link to the 1869 ceremony.
The article reports threats forcing Domineck Bage and John Shustar to leave Rockdale by April 1. Italian residents fear clashes as authorities, locals, and county officials weigh options. Cooler leaders urge calm while reports warn of counter threats and potential violence. outcome remains uncertain.
A leaden box measuring 9 by 12 inches and 6 inches deep contains by laws of Masonic lodges and other notes. Made by C N O Donnell the maker’s name is inscribed inside. The contents will be kept as sacred relics and placed in the main offices at the Chicago steel works with head officers notified today.
Chief McMasters defended the Penny Arcade as not containing harmful images after attorney H Wood urged investigation. He said police viewed all photographs at Archde and approved them, noting any unsavory pictures were removed following the school board concern.
Mrs. L. Huff of Ridgewood contracts for rebuilding and remodeling her home at an expense of 1300 dollars. Work has already commenced.
Joliet is added to the Mercantile league by a Chicago meeting of baseball magnates. T W Brennan is elected secretary treasurer and will manage the Joliet outfit. Dellwood Park will host home games every Saturday with Joliet games held locally.
Angered by a storm call from 1012 Ohio street a fire horse named Christie attacked Thomas McQuade as he adjusted the harness. McQuade's left arm was torn open and bled heavily in the incident at the engine house No 2. Christie, usually gentle, showed unexpected aggression.
A special meeting of Local No 47 will be held at headquarters on Saturday evening March 28 at 8 o'clock to mourn the death of Brother Ja McGrath. Vernon Galster, secretary.
Morning storm sparks a lightning caused blaze at a barn owned by Charles Tengdlin at 1012 Ohio Street. Horses were saved and unhurt. Firefighters arrived after 10 AM, with strong winds raising spread risk. prompt neighbor action contained the flames. Another mill fire near Jackson Street at 3 PM drew attention from crews.
In Chicago Circuit Court proceedings by Joseph Stokel as administrator of Joseph Kosicek’s estate against Ludwig Stern and others, a second trial was ordered after a prior verdict of 1500 for the plaintiff following a drowning in excavation connected to the Stern building. A rule demanded defendants answer by April 6 at 9 a.m.
The new sewer cleaner arrived yesterday and after a thorough preliminary test it is working in excellent shape. It is stationed on Summit street where workers ensure sewers are properly cleaned.
Warner, arraigned on intoxication charges after a plunge from a bridge into Desplaines, pled guilty. Bailiff Connors says the cold water cure may mark a turning point as Warner vows to take the pledge. police monitor his recovery from a delirium tremens episode and phantom attackers.
William Moran, contractor, starts excavation and cleaning of Hickory street channel from Washington to south. Weather permitting, contract expected within a month. First ward sewer system by Ross & Curtis aims to start soon, five months to finish, rock blasting a major hurdle. Metropolitan Engineering & Construction of Chicago to arrive next week for Campbell street contract. Read as dated city project update.
Joliet delegates to the Illinois state convention recount a rapid fire at the Leland hotel in Springfield. Charles N. Wheeler risked smoke to save his $100 typewriter as Leon McDonald Dwight C. Haven aided by others saved belongings while a runaway trunk endangerd them. Fire damaged floors four and five, with losses around 75000 dollars.
Police arrested several suspects in a city wide push against petty theft. Al Williamson, under long term surveillance, was seized by Officer Mandella after accusations of stealing a pair of goods from Harry Levin's store on Collins Street. The crackdown targets repeated porch thefts and wholesale losses of milk and provisions.
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