22 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
1
Own F Parsons was elected to the state office and named Grand Trustee for the Grand Lodge Knights of Mythias at the annual convention held in Springfield yesterday afternoon.
Eugene E. Bone of Springfield is elected Grand Chancellor while William K. Whitfield of Sullivan becomes Grand Outer Guard. A proposed raise in initiation fees from 15 to 25 dollars fails by a large margin. Peoria chosen as 1909 meeting site. Knights and Ladies of Honor officers also elected in Bloomington with new constitution adopted.
Indianapolis report says John Kern Jr. shows slight improvement but remains at risk after his father’s campaign visit. The telegraph special notes the Democratic vice presidential hopeful’s son is under care as doctors monitor his condition.
Henry F. Hartong files in circuit court against Elgin Joliet & Eastern for 1261 citing a burn of a farm building, grain, and machinery from railroad cinders on August 6. Jury verdict shows 10726 for Hartong. In a related matter, cross-complainant verdicts total 10725 against Millsdale Brick Co and others including attorney fees and interest.
Cetinje Montenegro October Princesses Celia and Vera daughters of Prince Nicholas led a large procession as about five thousand women marched in the streets urging men to take up arms to defend their nation. Authorities did not intervene.
Police surprise safe blowers who raid Morris area this morning and flee without loot. A posse pursues the gang as they run east from the city but the men escape.
Telegraph Special reports a statewide drought with water famine in the Hudson Walkill Catskill regions. Farmers drive cattle long distances for water while forest fires rage, threatening crops and livelihoods in the Great Empire State.
London dispatch reports the Balkans crisis prompting talk of a government conference led by England Sir Edward Grey said powers continued communications to secure a program for a proposed conference and an agreement on needed steps.
The Morse and Curtis trial of Morse's National Bank of North America was halted when Juror Wendell became suddenly ill. Two guards accompanied the juror home, an action described as almost unprecedented in criminal cases.
Federal officers join a long series of crimes tied to a gang active across Will Kendall and Grundy counties. Three masked robbers blew the Joliet post office safe with nitroglycerine, escaping before police could capture them as detectives pursue leads from Morris to Elwood.
Judge Cowing verdict favors city in Hunter Avenue sewer and water main case. Residents argued distribution was inequitable and sought a larger share of costs. outcome upholds city’s allocation in county court.
The Hon Adlai Stevenson Democratic nominee for governor of Illinois will speak at the opera house on Monday night in a campaign appearance hosted for local voters.
The Mary More Yall County draws 18 rural districts including Rosebud Indian Reservation for land distribution. Two draws occur in the city and nearby areas to allocate parcels as part of the statewide lottery.
Avery of Joliet among fortunate drawers in the Rosebud reservation land lottery. Names show variations and possible misprint with Braatz Joliet listed. Drawing concluded after a strenuous day with a shift back to the original sack method amid complaints.
Telegraph operators sent results to newspapers for thirty six hours. Names of Wild county residents fortunate in yesterday's drawings appear at the head of this column.
In the Hunter Avenue sewer and water main assessment matter the legal objections have been overruled and the benefit objections will be heard Monday in County Court. Residents contend the assessment is too heavy on property owners while the city argues equity.
The Altar and Rosary society hosted its second card party in St Mary’s hall last evening. Thirty five euchre tables were played and hand painted plates awarded to Mesdames Tighe Carl Baler and O Neil and Messrs George Mahoney William Daehler and John Sedgwick.
Vienna reports the war department halted shipments of war material destined for Servian and Montenegro points via Austria Hungary this morning in an official order.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Ridgewood Baptist Church meets Friday at 2 30 p m with Mrs B Constance at the corner of Brown and Fairbanks avenues.
Hon W J Calhoun of Chicago will speak for the Republican ticket at the theater Saturday night. He is a leading citizen and noted lawyer who has been mentioned for president but declined. His talk promises a calm and reasonable discussion of current issues.
A historical brief notes Blouth and Starsha escape the gallows but must forever forgo any hope of liberty. The phrasing reflects moral punishment language from the period.
Mayor Cronin says construction of the new city hall must wait until after the campaign. He cites his campaign duties as the reason for delay while attorneys clear legal objections to the city headquarters project. The plan includes a $10,000 upfront payment from Western United Gas & Electric for a franchise.
The Joliet newspaper Republican presents a weekly music supplement praised as a lasting advertising success. It features songs from leading musical comedies chosen by experts and maintains a distinctive, high quality production. Next Saturday’s issue will include Memory from A H Wilsons new play When Old New York Was Dutch.
The Texas Railway and Navigation company placed an order worth 2 million dollars for car equipment including 1 800 freight cars and ten passenger cars.
In a Chicago court the sentences for Anthony Blouth and Matthew Stakha were read as life terms in the Illinois state penitentiary. The judge rejected calls for clemency and ordered confinement for the balance of their natural lives. Both men showed no remorse as they accepted the verdict, while their attorney John W. D'Arcy expressed satisfaction at avoiding the death penalty.
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