Ruby street water main approved despite protests
The Board of Local Improvements sent the Ruby street water main ordinance to the common council after extensive discussion. The project plans a line from Broadway to Bluff street, with opposition from local property owners who fear no benefit and higher assessments for hillside residents. The city city aims to connect east and west side mains, and the main is viewed as an essential health and comfort link.
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Ruby Street
Common Council
Board of Local Improvements
Broadway
Bluff Street
McCann
Wi -Fisher
Ruby Streets
Mathew Ecimovich
Mathew Ribson
Stevens
Illinois Surety Company
First Ward
Allen Street
Illinois Street
Monahan Bros
Sandiford & Mitchell
William Moran
Illinois Street Water Main
Daniel R. Burke
Gardner, Ferdinand
Second Avenue
Union Street
South Center Street
Blackman Avenue
Blake's Franchising Bid Delayed as Council Sends No Word
Edmund M. Blake of People's Gas travels from Joliet to Boston via Philadelphia and New York to learn why the Joliet aldermen have delayed action on his proposed franchise ordinance. He says the city promised speedy consideration but has given no official reply or changes. Blake vows to consider compromises if notified of required changes, as he plans to return after the city election.
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Edmund M
Blake
People’s Gas Company
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Joliet
James Boyd Declares Loyalty To Republican Ticket
James S. Boyd, defeated highway commissioner candidate, pledged hearty support for the Republican township slate at a German American Republican Club meeting in Lasser's hall. Other speakers included John R. Herath, William W. Ross, John Overholser, Elmer Grundy, David R. Davis, and James B. Herbert as the party rallied Harmony and aimed to build a large majority.
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Republican Club
Lasser
North Bluff Street
Bhi
James S. Boyd
John R. Herath
William W. Ross
John Overholser
Elmer, Grundy
David R. Davis
James B. Herbert
Dr W R Fletcher Nominated For Exalted Ruler
No opposition has presented itself to the election of Dr W R Fletcher as Exalted Ruler of the Elks. The report notes his renomination or affirmation without rival candidates.
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W. R
the Elks
Local Lodge Elects New Leader Next Wednesday
Dr Fletcher, prison physician, holds a high office in the local lodge. Bert Banzer serves as outgoing head. The election is set for next Wednesday night with the full ticket to be announced later.
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Lodge
Fletcher
Order
Bert Banzer
Business Man Dies in Chicago Home
Joseph Turk 70 former co owner of Eagle department store died yesterday at his home 1275 Sheridan road Chicago He helped organize the Eagle company with M Simonich He is survived by his wife and four children Funeral from his home Wednesday April 1 at 10 am to St Marys of the Lake church then to St Boniface cemetery
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Joseph Turk
Eagle Department
Chicago Street
Sheridan Road
Chicago
Turk
M. Simonich
Eagle Company
St. Mary’s of the Lake Church
St. Boniface Cemetery
Country club rebuilt for season with upgrades
The Country club house and links have been overhauled and remodeled for the season. The turf shows promise and meals will be served in the clubhouse. Lockers have been added in the barn, with formal opening of the links set for May under George M. Campbell’s supervision.
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G. M. Campbell
Country Club Committee
Union League Club
George M. Campbell
Committee On Country Club
Railroads pledge unified effort on track elevation project
Letters from President Banks of the Elgin Joliet and Eastern and from W B Jansen of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe to Mayor Cronin report all railroads entering Joliet will cooperate. Jansen notes President Ripley is away delaying reply but affirms commitment. Banks says EJ&E will proceed with its portion and no delay is expected as parallel lines begin work.
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Banks
Elgin, Joliet & Eastern
Chicago, Lake Shore & Eastern
W. B. Jansen
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Cronin
Joliet
Defend ant Guilty One Cent Damages in Child's Death Suit
Emil Lindblad found guilty of negligence in the death of four year old Joseph Kosicek. The jury awarded one cent in damages after a near deadlock and a later compromise. Stern & Son were dismissed. the case may go to appeal or a new trial. The ceremony note at Castle Hall closes with a social taunt about old maids at their convention.
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Emil Lindblad
Sterns
Circuit Court
Las
Joseph Kosicek
Lindblad
Stern & Son
Kosicek Lst
Kosicek
Stern Department Store
Chicago Street
Castle Hall
Felman Purchases Novelty Store Building for 36500
M A Felman bought the Novelty Store building at 307 309 North Chicago from Mrs James Bruce and R C Bruce for 36500 after weeks of negotiations. The three story 44 by 150 foot structure sits on a prime Chicago street block and Felman plans to decide future use in a few days.
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M. A. Felman
Felman
Novelty Dry Goods Co
Bruce
Chicago Street
Novelty Store
Political caucuses called as city election looms
A call issued for Republican and Democratic caucuses sets April 4 for ward meetings to name delegates to a city convention on April 6 and outlines the April 21 city election. The piece notes town campaigns focus on local option and lists delegates by ward, with seven aldermen to be chosen and incumbents listed.
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William — Ross
Alfred M. Bourge
Masonic Temple
East
Jefferson Street
Riley Building
van Buren
Kettle
John J. Nicholson
Sanitary crackdown targets city health laws
Tomorrow Health Officer Schuessler will send one sanitary policeman and one inspector to each side of the city to canvass conditions and enforce ordinances. Violations include garbage boxes manure removal outhouse cleaning and disinfecting with lime. Prosecutions will follow noncompliance amid calls for radical changes.
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Schuessler
East Side
Ewest
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Ainto
Lawrence Dobson
Edward Ruth
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Samuel Bolls
George R. Spears
Leslie H. Geiss
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Putare
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Day
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Thomas Riley
Democratic Town Movement
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Michael McCarthy
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