27 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1908
Page
1
Four incidents involving notorious boys and criminals begin life term sentences. The sensational gang, including Starr and Blouth, are among the accused. The state penitentiary serves as the setting for the start of their life terms.
Anthony Blouth and Matthew Stariha, labeled No 973 and No 974, arrived at the state penitentiary after brief carriage transfer. They were shaved, dressed in state clothes, and began their imprisonment amid routine, with literature and meals provided. Stariha remarked that life behind bars might be preferable to life on the outside.
Mrs Amos Galass with sister Mrs John Arnold and Mrs Griep welcomed the Bethany Circle of Kings Daughters at her Jeffer son street home. A brief business session planned a winter picnic for First Presbyterian church. Supper was served at 6 30. Members sewed for Silver Cross hospital and devotionals were led by Mrs Ditto. A luncheon followed.
A Young People's Society rally unfolds Thursday evening in the church parlors with Rev. Claude E. Boyer of Plano as principal speaker and Rev. Bruce of Jackson delivering readings. Friday features the Woman's Missionary Society at 3 pm with the Martley church Missionaries as guests and Rev. Dent speaking. supper served from 5 to 6 o'clock.
Frank Shreffler celebrated his thirty first birthday at his East Marion street home Saturday evening with twenty five friends. Progressive euchre provided entertainment. Ladies prizes went to Mrs Dorre and Mrs B Grant. gentlemen's first prize to William Ruthenbeck, consolation to Mr Dorre. Mrs Ida Jacobs and Miss Bird sang with solos. A four course luncheon followed at a late hour.
Joseph Lugent ten years old of Linden Avenue lies in St Joseph's Hospital with four skull fractures after an accident at noon today. He and playmates were riding a turnstile in the Western Stem quarries on the same street when he lost grip and was hurled violently to the ground.
Chicago police trace a mystery after Anna Pordes and Joseph Jack inak were found asphyxiated and Alexander Mades dying in rooms behind a saloon. A gas jet was open and rooms filled with gas, leaving investigators to determine cause and motive.
London reports focus on whether Austria favors maintaining membership in the British empire as discussions unfold in the press. Ambiguity surrounds Austrian willingness to stay allied and participate in shared security and economic arrangements amid shifting European ties.
An effort has begun to compile an index of facts and figures covering every industrial enterprise in the city. The project aims to organize factory data in a structured index for easy reference and analysis.
Secretary Hodgdon mails a detailed questionnaire to Joliet firms and individuals in industry seeking data on capital, leadership, line of business, production, shipments, employment, wages, buildings, power use, and costs. Respondents are urged to reply promptly with explicit information and any suggestions to aid the Industrial committee.
The Young Matrons club of the Easton Avenue Baptist Church will meet with Mrs. N. H. Hurd at 100 Garnsey Avenue Thursday afternoon. All members are urged to attend. The item notes that two women may seem friends but are actually bitter enemies.
Mayor Cronin urges reconsideration of amended ordinance raising theater license fees from 50 to 250 dollars amid claims of class legislation. Aldermen Watters opposed. five were absent. Next meeting will address legality and revisions. Beallis sues city for 126 dollars over a horse injured by a faulty manhole. horse deemed unable to work. Circuit court summons served in Rhymsha case. Council empowers contract with Fairman and Nelson for Seventh Ward engine house and asks for a city typewriter for Assistant City Attorney Burke.
Aurora headlines a land dispute as a syndicate led by J. M. Spiker files papers in Washington to claim a $2.5 million property in Aurora's business district. Mason is counsel. the fight aims to oust current owners and win control, with wealthy Aurora and Chicago backers suspected.
Hearing on Spring Creek Drainage Commission report concluded with Charles Kennedy opposing the 2600 payment to Ed S Munroe trustee for two houses and a lot on Jerome avenue. Munroe testified the property value plus lot surpassed 5000, salvage could total 5600 per house, Kennedy valued the site at 8600 and houses at 500 each. The court accepted the report and filed it after Kennedy’s absence and objections were noted.
The Joliet rally drew Republicans and Democrats alike as John J. Mahoney pressed a reform platform, pledging a salary basis for the state attorney if elected and urging clean state institutions. Other speakers reinforced party lines on bank deposits guarantees and tariff revision amid a rainy gathering.
Washington October 27 Roosevelt is greeted by numerous telegrams letters and flowers at the White House on his fiftieth birthday. Diplomatic officials and visitors call to offer congratulations as scores of messages pour into the executive mansion.
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