Great banker turned broom maker jailed after arrest
Van Vlissingen, famed forger of the cent r, is sent to the penitentiary sixty six hours after arrest.
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
1
Convicted Financier Van Vlissingen Enters Joliet Prison
Peter Van Vlissingen, once a top figure in business and society, arrived at Joliet Penitentiary No. 1003 after conviction and sentencing. He concealed his face amid cameras as reporters and guards describe his emotional transfer from high rank to inmate status and his indeterminate sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Vlissingen
Joliet
Record Room
Clerk Wickersham
Frank Lamb
George Hoffroth
Paul Stensland
Destitute Chicago Woman Tells Tale at Police Station
Mrs. Sarah Tucker of Chicago described a hard luck story to police after arriving on the Rock Island at 9 19. She seeks to reach Jackson Michigan and says her husband Wesley Tucker died in Chicago leaving her penniless. She says her daughter married William Harkness of Chicago and that Harkness, an elevator man, faces recent serious trouble. She claims abuse and says she will be sent back to Chicago for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Tucker
Rock Island
Jackson
Mich
Davenport
Iowa
Clarence A Samuels Charged With Assault in Court Action
Martin Mompher a clerk at Crescent Clothing store swore out a warrant against Clarence A Samuels manager of Star Credit Clothing Co for assault and battery after an alleged confrontation outside the Crescent shop on Cass Street. Samuels to be arraigned before Police Magistrate Allen tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Mompher
Clarence A. Samuels
Star Credit Clothing Co
Mompher
Crescent Clothing
Cass Street
Samuel
Samuels
Allen
Suit Seeks 5000 for Broken Collar Bone in Livery Case
Patrick Riley sues Frank G Noel and James Harden for 5000 damages over a horse rental October 5 on South Pleasant Street. He says the shafts fell and the horse ran away, ejecting him and breaking his collar bone. Plaintiff claims defective harness caused the runaway and blames the liverymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Riley
Frank G. Noel
James Harden
Riley
Noel
Banks Settle Suit Between Dalton State and Crete State
The praecipe in a suit in assumpsit filed by Dalton State Bank against Crete State Bank was heard yesterday afternoon. The plaintiff was represented by Custer Griffin Cameron of Chicago. After the filing a meeting of the parties led to a settlement over the collection dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assumps
Dalton State Bank
Crete State Bank
Custer, Griffin, & Cameron
Chicago
Waterway Confronted by Big Snag Delays Dresden Heights Plan
Lease of Dresden Heights property to Economy Light and Power Co may significantly delay proposed waterway work as three parties face a major snag. The dispute centers on access and rights, with officials warning of potential schedule setbacks.
Court fight over Dresden Heights canal beds looms
In a high stakes clash the state battles Economy Light and Power Co over occupancy of state lands for a waterway canal. If the Supreme Court upholds the company leases, Illinois may be forced to condemn its own property. The case could reach the U S Supreme Court after costly litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Economy Light & Power Co
Dresden Heights
Supreme Court
Illinois and Michigan Canal Board
Lightning Corporation
Economy Company
United States Supreme Court
Mike Sipko Pays $10 Fine for Assault
Mike Sipko was arrested last Monday on a complaint by Andrew Papay charging him with assault and battery. He was arraigned before Police Magistrate Alien yesterday, assessed $10 and costs, which he paid. Papay said he was going home when a man struck him at the gate, knocking him senseless. He later found Sipko in the station behind bars, but was released after telling his story. Sipko testified he was struck first and thought he was being robbed, then fought back and was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Sipko
Andrew Papay
Alien
Papay
Sipko
Divorce suit filed on grounds of desertion
Minnie Thompson sues for divorce from John Thompson alleging marriage at Joliet on July 3, 1906 and desertion on June 26, 1906. She seeks alimony and the right to resume her maiden name Minnie Cox. The Oscar Levy versus M Trackman case moves to the Circuit Court on appeal from Justice courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Thompson
John Thompson
Joliet
Minnie Cox
Oscar Levy
M. Trackman
Circuit Court
Justice Courts
England Fears Repetition of Great Mutiny
England worries a new native uprising in India could erupt at any moment amid ongoing unrest. Officials warn the situation is exceedingly grave and the possibility of renewed mutiny threatens imperial peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
India
Government urged to widen Indian military precautions
Pall Mall Gazette warns the government must take comprehensive military precautions in India as dangers grow. In Calcutta Earl Minto, the Viceroy, abandons plans for a northern tour amid serious conditions and a possible revolutionary outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pall Mall Gazette
India
Earl Minto
New York Firm Boardman & Co Fails Over a Million
Telegraph Special reports John A. Boardman & Co failure to exceed a million dollars for its New York offices. The Consolidated Stock Exchange member firm, successor to Haight & Freese, has offices in twenty towns. Assignment goes to Lincoln Eyre with no stated reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph Special
New York
John A. Boardman & Co
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Philadelphia
Haight & Freese
Boardman & Co
Lincoln N.eyre
Man Dies After Prank Snuff Spread Sparks Fit
Andrew M. Taylor, 40, collapsed after sneezing fit caused by snuff scattered by pranksters in a Paterson New Jersey saloon. He bled from a broken blood vessel and died despite medical help. police to investigate. He left a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Astor will offered for probate disinherits John Jacob
Mrs. Astor's will is offered for probate in New York. John Jacob Astor is disinherited. The estate passes to her two daughters with remainder to Astor's children if the daughters die. The piece notes the saying that many depend on their spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ottawa board prepares to fund upgraded thoroughfares
Local board in Ottawa city is preparing to proceed with funding improvements to key thoroughfares. Officials plan measures to ensure timely payments and project progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Thor
Moran Ends Labor on Joliet Paving Plan Goes Forward
Mayor Cronin and the Board of Local Improvements inspected Joliet paving methods and approved Moran’s Morgan Street brick paving with a cement mortar seal. Officials foresee more pavement work next year and study brick processes as an asphalt alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moran
Morgan Street
Cronin
Friederichs
Morgan A
West Park
Joliet
Rabbi Tobias Schanfaber Set to Speak to Universalist Club
Rabbi Tobias Schanfaber, a prominent Jewish clergyman, will address the Universalist Men's Club on Sunday evening December 12, sharing insights and observations from his religious leadership and community work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobias Schanfaber
Universalist Men's Club
Herath hires men ten fig ground fire workers
A report states Herath has hired ten men to work on ground fire duties but cites a restriction on using water during the operation. The details reference LIET guidelines restricting water use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herath
Town Official Vows Quick Fire End To Peat Fires
Supervisor John R. Herath directs fire suppression around peat beds on Rowell avenue with John Jones property, using trenches as water cannot reach. Twenty five residents and Aldermen visit, fire marshal and citizens approve swift action, likely cost borne by township, while nuisance prompts warrants if unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herath
Rockefeller Testimony Shapes Standard Oil Case
John Rockefeller testified before Commissioner Ferris in New Jersey as part of the government suit to dissolve Standard Oil. He described early oil supply from Venango County and the perceived reserves risk, recalling 1872 events with the Producers and Refiners Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Rockefeller
Standard of
Ferris
Standard Ol
New Jersey
Venango Co
Pennsylvania
Rockkesfeller
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Rabbi
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Liet
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Rowell Avenue
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Langdon
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King
Leach
Krakar
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King and
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Charles Finch
Marshall Langdon
John D
Standard Oil Trust
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