12 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
1
The governor of the Empire State declares that Nebraskan Kan cannot win the presidency. He asserts PrIan Doom is doomed to defeat and emphasizes the impossibility of victory.
Special train carrying Governors Hughes and Deneen arrived in Joliet ahead of schedule to a crowded but disappointed crowd. Hughes praised Taft as the next president and contrasted policies with Bryan, while Deneen apologized for the miscommunication and pledged three cheers for Hughes, Taft, and the party.
Levi Wallace, Moore's son in law, says he was beaten and robbed of 56 at John Moore's residence 542 South Chicago Street. Inmates William Steele James Moore Thomas Madden Peter Artis Mabel Wallace Mandi Moore Mattie Meads Etter Morley were arrested but Wallace produced no evidence and all were released. Moore is a city police officer and the house has faced repeated disturbances including a recent knife fight.
A seven member panel from the Board of Supervisors and Board of Review will finish reviewing the Sanitary District tax matter this week. The district seeks tax relief, contending assessments in Lockport and Du Page townships are excessive. The committee has spent three weeks in executive session hearing evidence. The case involves 1907 taxes blocked by an injunction and is before the Circuit Court.
Tomorrow marks the first day of registration with polling places open as on primary day. Voters are urged to register now to be eligible for the November 3 election, with a second chance on October 27 if needed.
The State against John Kraft for assault with a deadly weapon is on trial in Circuit court today. State's Attorney Heise prosecutes and P. B. Orr defends. Up to noon the State had accepted eight veniremen and the defense four.
Funeral services for Mrs Rose Bargo of Hannahon will be held tomorrow at St Marys Church in Minooka with interment at Dresden Cemetery.
McNaughton faced political gyrations and stand relative to old soldiers in a local case as Barney in Gad narrative is applied. Democrats hold the mercy in a tense political moment.
A friend recounts a tale from New York involving two brothers and a pet ram named Barney. James divides the estate. Jake and Barney roam together. Jake prefers Barney and, after viewing options, tells Barney he is in bad company and must be left to the Democrats, labeling him still a Democrat.
Will County voters will decide on November 3 whether the State's Attorney post should be salary. Petitions gathered 3600 signatures, meeting a required threshold, with the matter set for presentation to Judge Cowing in County Court on October 15.
After more than thirty hours of deliberation the Sanford divorce jury reported no agreement. The judge discharged the jury on Sunday afternoon, ending the case without a verdict.
The Mary E Sanford versus W G Sanford case gripped Grundy county with a 30 hour jury deliberation. Witnesses described alleged flogging and naked dragging plus affairs and wills. First ballot 7 to 5 for the wife, later 6 to 6 before discharge after failure to reach verdict.
Joliet florists prepare for the National Flower Show in Chicago November 6 to 14 hosted by the Society of American Florists and the Chicago Horticultural Society. W F Kasting of Buffalo led planning. over 15000 dollars in prizes are planned for private garden entries with notable figures like Thomas W Lawson and George Westinghouse anticipated. Thompson Carnation Company and Chicago Carnation Company lead carnations and chrysanthemums entries with many varieties, while A C Rott will handle table decorations and corsage work.
Report filed in County court for Spring Creek Drainage matter. Hearing scheduled for Monday October 26 at 10 am in the County court.
A party of many Sea Knights and Ladies departs Joliet at 9 P M for a gathering. Eight special trains will convey them to their destination.
A Joliet band performance precedes a large Sir Knights delegation heading to Rock Island for a conclave. The party travels by special train with four Pullmans and two diners. Delegations from Aurora Morris and Blaney join, while Dellwood band accompanies Apollo Commandery of Chicago en route.
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