14 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
1
A voter gathering at AEH Leal featured Congressman H M Snapp Missouri and state figures J Garnsey Representative Parker and George A Barr addressing attendees last night. The event focused on local issues and future elections.
Congressman Snapp drew vivid contrasts between Taft and Bryan and urged protection for industry. The Joliet delegation was met by the New Lenox band and escorted to the town hall where James R. Bently presided. Snapp cited tariff choices and party lines, praising Taft and criticizing Bryan, with focus on economic policy and prosperity.
Touring speech by James and Seeman drew a large crowd in Cornell New York as they urged a straight Republican vote. John Garnsey closed with praise and Bryan Cross of Gold remarks. George Barr and other Joliet figures attended the rally with multiple local candidates listed.
Flora M Funk seeks divorce from Hinton Funk citing non support and desertion. They married July 2 1904 and separated September 20 1906 leaving one infant Helen Dorothy Funk. Complaint asks for legal provision for wife and child plus counsel fees. A separate criminal matter involves a Spencer man charged with a statutory offense and prejudice affidavits against two judges.
Mayor Cronin directed Chief McMasters to detain policemen guarding Raynor boulevard pedestrians amid speeding cars. City officials warn offenders will be hauled into court as pedestrians fear for safety and urge action to curb the nuisance.
Mrs. Rena M. Barickman Joliet public librarian will return this evening from Galesburg where she has served as the state librarian. During her absence Miss Bella Hopper has been in charge at the library.
Professor Franklin P. Allen, a gospel song leader and soloist, will lead the song service at the Ot tawa Street M E church this evening. The subject will be Systematic Bible Study.
A wildfire swept through thirty acres of timber on John Walsh’s farm near New Lenox, burning amid strong flames and posing a threat to surrounding woodlands. Fire crews battled the blaze as gusty conditions hindered containment.
A massive forest fire swept thirty acres of Walsh timberland east of New Lenox, near the Rock Island tracks. Sparks from a passing engine sparked the blaze, discovered quickly by the Walsh family, with volunteers from the area and railroad workers aiding in containment. Water came by barrel, and by midnight flames were under control, though the loss includes timber fodder and corn stacks.
Plainfeld potato producers near Joliet ship tubers at low cost while Newksters offer Murphys at 80 to 85 cents per bushel. Homegrown spuds remain preferred by housewives as grocers retail at 85 to 90 cents per bushel. Farmers scoff at city workers’ early rising claim.
London reports that Turkey mobilized its army to block further moves but the foreign office says mobilization would take weeks. Six British warships under Vice Admiral Battenberg arrived off Rhodes to calm the Levant.
Readable fragments indicate a surge of new houses planned for the Westside area with many homes being erected on the upper bluff while others near completion. Awaiting further details on exact numbers and timelines.
Architect Charles L. Wallace states several costly apartment blocks will rise on the East Side with one to be built before winter at a cost of about 16000. West Side residents, including Cronin, Stephens, Coulehan, Geist, and Labo, plan multiple eight to seven room homes and cottages with several under construction or soon to be started.
Chicago dispatch reports Mrs. William F. Tucker Captain Logan Tucker and Mrs. John A. Logan head to press charges of wife abandonment against Col. Tucker from Hot Springs. Her aims are vindication and support as details of the separation surface. Myrtle Platt, widow of an army captain, allegedly caused the rift, with claims of affectionate travels and plans by a Chicago lawyer to secure provisions for her after Col. Tucker's death.
Seven contractors submitted bids for the No 3 engine house in the Seventh ward with four for construction and three for heating and plumbing. The bids were referred to the committee with Seventh ward aldermen added. contract likely to be let soon to replace quarters used by firemen. Residents on East Jackson street seek water taps beyond city limits. council refers to water committee. Anheuser Busch seeks to extend Scott street water main to the plant. E R Burton seeks a lunch wagon license on North Chicago street with verified property owner permissions.
Telegraph Special from London reports the Bow Street court opening to hear suffragette examination after a demonstration outside the House of Commons. Mrs Parkhurst Miss Christabel Parkhurst and Mrs Hammond face jury trial on October 21. Dozens of women receive one to three months for refusing bonds. men get 30 to 90 days in jail.
The headless body found on the Riley farm near Kenosha is identified as Frank S. Clope, a former prominent Racine man missing since last May. Manner of death remains a mystery as investigators continue to probe the case.
The Orphans' Aid society will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 oclock with Mrs Vebelius at 12 Landau Avenue. The note adds a reflective line about perspective.
The annual Jackson Pair event, held under Pomona Grange auspices, will take place at Brown's church Friday evening October 23 starting at 8 o'clock. Seth Gibler will preside as master of ceremonies and Joliet educators are expected to attend. Contests include oratory essays mental arithmetic and a spelling bee open to residents from around the county.
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