28 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
1
Seven section laborers faced a fatal plunge when a hand car jumped a track. Miraculously all escaped being struck as the car fell thirty five feet to the ground. Several sustained serious injuries but all survived the incident.
A handcar race on the Elgin Joliet & Eastern line went through an open switch and flew off a trestle, throwing seven workers into the air and injuring them. All were rushed to Silver Cross hospital with serious but non fatal injuries. one eyewitness described the car turning end over end as it left the rails.
In the Atheneum last night the Club men lost 53 to 20 to Township High School seniors while J. T. H. S. juniors defeated clubhouse youngsters 20 to 14. The club led by steals and rugged defense, but the school seconds pulled away late.
A Telegraph Special reports the Cambridgeshire stakes for three year olds and up won by 50 to 1 outsider Marcovil owned by the Duke of Devonshire. Long League, Soccor, and Cocksure rounded the placings with 23 runners. jockey Danny Maher rode Cocksure.
The $25 000 bail for Nicholas Tchaikovsky, jailed for inciting revolution, was posted at the Imperial Bank in St. Petersburg and three hours later the elderly leader was released. Much of the funds were raised in England.
Joseph Lugent a 10 year old boy injured by a fall from a turnstile at the Western Stone quarries Linden Avenue is slowly improving after being admitted to St. Josephs hospital in unconscious condition. He and companions were taking turns riding on a stile when he lost his hold and fell to the ground.
The husband reports Mrs P C Hamns fears a rival woman with a prettier mouth and longer reach for booze could win Annis. The fragmentary note suggests jealousy and potential personal conflict.
Telegraph Special reports Mrs Hains wrote lurid letters to her husband claiming a life of gay outings with men liquor and clubs. She mentions visiting queer places turning somersaults on a kitchen floor being roped into card games and smoking cigarettes as part of the social circle.
Charles Foley a Summit laborer was fatally struck by a south bound Chicago car near Summit Station about 9 30 last night. Foley had recently moved to Summit and worked on Argo construction. Officials say Foley appeared intoxicated and lay beside the track when hit. an inquest was held this morning.
Contractors Fairman and Nelson broke ground in Melchoir Place this morning for the new No 3 Engine House to replace the Washington street quarters. The work will be hurried and the company will move into the new quarters by New Year.
The mother of Matthew Starsha and co-defendant Anthony Blouth were present as the two men were ordered to life imprisonment. She arrived at the county jail with a bundle of groceries, learned her son had already been taken to the penitentiary, and broke down with cries of sorrow. Prisoners reportedly remained sociable inside the jail and waved goodbye as they were moved to the penitentiary. A tongue-in-cheek remark about spending ten dollars versus nine ninety-three closes the piece.
The injured men were not discovered quickly after the fall from the elevation. Boese stayed at his post and had no means of communication. It took nearly an hour to reach the scene north of the penitentiary and west of Collins street for medical attention.
New York reports Governor Bryan upbeat about improving signs in politics. He plans a up state and Middle West trip and believes he can carry New York and possibly eastern states. The piece notes social observations about men and money in relation to marriage and employment.
In Chicago Judge Kohlsaat lifts the stay of execution for Herman Bnltk who is condemned to die for the murder of Mary Vizal. The appeal to Governor Peneen is unlikely to halt the sentence. Billek, a fortune teller, is accused of killing the Vrza family after robbing them. His wife and daughter plead for his innocence.
Oklahoma City authorities probe if poison mixed with liquor that killed two servants at the home of Reverend Carter Jones was meant for him. Jones had moved to Lynchburg a year earlier to lead a large Baptist church.
A fierce blaze at a group of oil wells sixty miles west of Tampico kills twenty workers. Owners appeal to the Mexican government for aid as firemen battle the blaze.
Richard W. Noble is granted a divorce from Alvaretta Noble by default as the defendant did not appear or defend.
A destructive blaze last night burned Randall Barn destroying three cows a horse vehicles and a large feed supply. Fire department was called to the scene.
A late night fire wrecked the barn of Mrs Martha Randall widow of ex county judge, killing three cows a horse and more. Insurance covers only a few hundred dollars. The blaze grew to a furnace trapping stock. flames melted into the cistern steam. A tramp theory circulates as officials note drought conditions and alarmed neighbors.
Mrs. Ida Voss of Spencer and Henry Brockman of Manhattan wed today at high noon in the parsonage of St. Peter's German Lutheran church. Rev. August Schuessier officiated. The couple will reside on the groom's farm in Manhattan with attendants Mr. and Mrs. Schmuhl.
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