Highway clash over Spring Creek bridges pits district against commissioners
Contention centers on Cass street and other bridges needed for the Spring Creek drainage project. Special Attorney Drew says the district demands immediate attention to abutments or bridge removal may follow. Highway commissioners cite $30,000 plus funding gaps and favor phased building while preserving usable steel spans.
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Samuel J. Drew
New Spring Creek
Spring Creek
Drew
Expert asserts sediment choke causes Chicago River reversal
Engineer H. H. Walker presents a chart showing shallow depths in the drainage canal and west fork, arguing sediment fills channels and prevents proper flow. A second expert, G. Te Pilausen, calls Evanston and Calumet auxiliary channels impracticable and warns main capacity will be reached as Chicago grows, forcing closure of subsidiary routes.
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Chicago. Real Estate” Board
Caine
South Branch
Chicago
Lake Michigan
JeWhen
Te Pilausen
Evanston
Calumet
Woman Leaps From Hospital Window After Delirium
An Austrian woman, Mrs. Svedleck, jumped from a third story window at St. Joseph's Hospital on Broadway. She survived with multiple bruises and internal injuries possible, with nurses uncertain about language delays and delirium. Special precautions are in place as she remains hospital bound and not expected to recover quickly.
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A. Svetleck
St. Joseph's Hospital
Broadway
Officials see Cass Street bridge as sufficient
The official states that serving the purpose may be achieved if the structures are strengthened and the abutments are cared for. He does not believe a new bridge will be necessary at Cass Street and considers the matter settled.
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Cass Street
Rain Delays Joliet Traction Co Construction Work
Rain hinders all Joliet and Southern Traction Co work with two civil engineer crews forced indoors. Remodelling of the street car barn at Joliet and the Buren streets progresses despite the weather.
Fire drills dispute ends in removal of teacher in Bloomington
Miss Stella Eldred, former J uly member and teacher, says she was told to resign after criticizing the city schools administration led by Superintendent Stableton. She alleges only one fire drill occurred in six years and cites locked exits and misused signals as evidence of faulty fire protection. The Phoenix Horse Shoe Co. is named in a separate personal injury suit by a minor, John Cartwright, against the defendant for a broken belt accident.
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The
Phoenix Horse Shoe, Co
John Cartwright
Cartwright
Schlunt
Steger Brick Co
Joseph , Burch
Sarah Winks
Judas George
Kasper
Lobeck
John Polishak
Dan Areson
Miss Eldred
Pan ‘Areson
Stableton
Uest
Reporter nabbed by Rockdale’s mayor scandal claim
A Rockdale murder probe led to the arrest of allied suspects including King Phillips, a SBS publications reporter charged with securing news on false pretenses by using the Joliet Daily Republican name to gain prestige. Mayor Isaac Brunner said Phillips admitted his involvement and was detained before release after identification.
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Charpeters
Rockdale
King Phillips
SBS
Phillips
Isaac ‘Brunner
Brunner
The
East St Louis delegates endorse Rutledge for director
East St Louis May 7 Special to The Republican Six votes from Will county delegates at the state convention of the Modern Woodmen of America endorsed Dr. Rutledge of Elgin for official director. Endorsements also named head clerk Maj Hawes of Rock Island head bankers D S Myers of Pontiac and alternates Owen Clarkins Wilmington John R Pitts Lockport Jolet Joliet and others.
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East St. Louis
Will County
Modern Woodmen of America
Dr. Rutledge of
Elgin
Maj.“Hawes
Rock Island
Robert E Ward Enters Illinois State Prison as Inmate No 762
Former insurance agent and respected business man Robert E Ward was transferred from the county jail to the Illinois State Penitentiary this morning He received a sentence ranging from one to fourteen years and awaits assignment to work details. Sheriff Williams oversaw the transfer.
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State Institution
Wiui
Robert E. Ward
Linois State Penitentiary
Williams
Workman I5 Struck by Casting at Joliet Plant
James E. Stanner of Joliet Pure Ice Co was seriously injured when a heavy casting broke loose at the plant around 1 am. It struck his face, fracturing his skull and cutting his features. he was rushed to Silver Cross hospital and remained unconscious for a period. Doctors fear possible complications but expect recovery.
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James E. Stanner
The
Joliet Pure Ité Co
Comstock Street
Silver Cross Hospital
Inquest Held as Joliet Probes Moerentic Murder
Coroner Noel's inquiry replays known facts while Joliet and Rockdale police extend mass tramp roundups. Officers question vagrants, names Burns Murphy Wallace Scott Ferguson detained, Scheider released, Kavanaught under watch. Inquest into Jere Moerentic death yielded little new evidence. funeral for Anna Moerentic set for 9 AM at Joseph's Austrian church.
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Allen
Rockdale
Thomas Burns
William Murphy
B. Wallace
R. Scott
H. Ferguson
Aged Groom Dead After Honeymoon Ends Ventures
Gardner Nebraska May 7 Special to The Republican death ended the honeymoon of Mr and Mrs Gerrettus ver the most venerable couple in his county for many months groom died yesterday just one after the knot was tied by Justie Nichols of Joliet He was 73 years old and had been previously The bereaved bride is 63 years and was Mrs Mary A Strahl
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Board and High- Drainage
Hame
Shannon
Cass. Street
Spring “Creek
Highway Commissioners
Shannoh
Cass Street Bridge
Jackson Street
Ohio Street
Garnsey Avenue
Landau Avenue
Abe Street
Saaturday
Harvey
E.W Highway
Mr. Wood
Commissioners of Highways
Spring Creek Board
Chicago Real Estate Board
Chicago River
the Drainage Board
H. H. Walker
Tottered
North Broadway
Horse Shoe CO
Bloomington
Posepion
Stella Eldred
Siella Eldred
Jully
the Circuit Court
Mary Cartwright
Stead
Iaheaid
Rock
Mammal
Herald
Gussie
Pontiac
Eigt
Joliet
John @tare
Owen Clarkins
Wilmington
John R. Pitts
Lockport
Prisor
Noel
Public—Other Police Departments
Joilet
Morris
Ottawa
Jere Moer
Captain Murphy
Connors
Dillon
Upon
Frank Scheider
Stripling
John Kavanaught
Jere Moerentic
Aury
Anna Moerentic
George Egerman
Tony Pire
Nts
Moerentic Place
Max
Joliet de
Ment
Karnaborg
Pire
John Isch
RB Dale
Mo¢rentic
Moerenti
Edward John Notman
Matthew Connors
Nemanich
Peter Lusik
Znidersich
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