06 May 1908
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
1
Joliet police investigate a death found at 10:30 near a bar. The victim lay face down and was dead on discovery. The cash register had been rifled but a sum between 400 and 500 dollars was not taken.
The Will County Fair Association released a revised premium list for 1908 with major changes. New classes in horses, herd premium shifts for cattle, and added beef and dairy breed prizes plus sweepstakes. Township exhibit class debuts with $100 up to $25 prizes, booths supplied by the association, and a parcel of farm product and crafts categories.
A false alarm near Marion Street and Cagwin Avenue prompted a fire department call. Witnesses report several boys aged about ten aged tried to attract attention while the neighborhood observed, though no blaze was found. Authorities investigate. no injuries reported.
Parry G. Butler of Joliet left Ancon Canal Zone to join Fisher Construction Co as engineer on the Joliet to Wilmington line. Butler previously directed Panama railroad yards rebuilding. He graduated in 1900 from the local high school and studied engineering at the University of Illinois.
Mrs Griggs laments how her friend Brown requests whisky during visits while Mr Griggs urges ignoring him. The exchange captures domestic humor over a recurring social habit and Mr Griggs’ attempt to deflect the toasting requests.
Irene Dolph was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury after a night of deliberation in Clinton. The verdict came in this morning after the jury had been out since yesterday evening.
City collector Frank Clare shows improvement after several days of rheumatism illness and remains confined to his home as he recovers.
The state convention of the Photograph Association of Tim eis at Adla anes showcases a remarkable display praised by officers led by R H Mann of Virginia. Public viewing tonight from 7 to 10 includes a gold finished portrait and a silver loving cup prize with judges to award prizes tomorrow after a public reception. The tour to the penitentiary and afternoon program feature W Lively of McMinnville and Hastman School demonstrations.
Wilson faces a criminal attack charge on his eleven year old daughter Levina as authorities pursue him amid efforts to shield his family. The same session probes the killing of Giovonio Gianno by Anthony Piro, former Rockdale police chief, after a saloon brawl. Witnesses include several boys linked to grain theft at Joseph Braden’s farm, alleged by John Rudman to have employed the youths. The panel expects about two weeks of sessions.
Reports from the Minooka district say one hundred or more farmers, centered on Minooka as a grain hub, have organized to buy an operating elevator or, failing terms, construct one. Truby & Co and Mrs A K Knapp own current elevators and proposals are stated.
Joliet officials learned Nicholas Martin once a Joliet postman became private secretary to Alderman Kenna known as Hinky Dink in Chicago. Martin resigned from federal service and vanished from local notice for years while having many relatives in Joliet. He spoke of love, while she retorted about running a kindergarten.
Funeral services for the late Katherine Elizabeth Theobald will be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 at St John s German Catholic Church located on Jackson Street. Interment will follow at the accompanying cemetery.
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