Water Works and Fire Department Flaws Reported
E. K. Townsend in a recent exam finds many defects in the water works system and fire department based on critics report.
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E. K. Townsend
Townsend
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
1
New System Aims to Aid Joliet Fire and Water Inspection
Illi nois Inspection Bureau hydraulic engineer E R Townsend released a detailed Joliet waterworks and fire department report. It warns of deficient water pressure 40 to 60 percent capacity issues, aging equipment, and rising fires. The study maps a congested downtown area and notes 30 to 40 year old brick and stone buildings with minimal fire walls and outdated systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Webster
Scott
Desplaines
Opening Club Season Honors Golf Trophies Tonight
President John H. Savage will present season trophies at the Union League club tonight marking the opening golf season. Kinzie Robinson, college champion, is absent due to college status. many past laureates are expected, including A W Hays, G M Campbell, and Rev H W Reed who received various cups for 9 and 18 hole scores and other honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FC Savage
Kinzie Robinson
Belost College
Illinois Valley Golf Association
Streator
Joliet
Hays
G_ M. Campbell
Charles M. Fish
F. Robinson
H. W. Reed
Town Hall Jammed for Final Campaign Speech in 1903
The Garden town hall hosted the presidential campaign finale drawing the largest crowd in local memory. State Attorney W D Hesse spoke for Heisewell praising Republican prosperity, tariff irrelevance, and quick wartime debt repayment, contrasting with Bryan and the Democratic Party.
Nine Children and Jealousy Highlight Greenwood Divorce Trial
The Circuit court case of Hannah J. Greenwood against George S. Greenwood unfolds with jealousy claims and accusations of long separations. The Milwaukee area couple, married four years, faced charges of sedulous abuse and a proposed divorce, while Emily Sundström was granted divorce from Charles Sundström with alimony, custody, and property terms after years of conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily
Sundstrum
Charles Sundstrum
Milwaukee
Congraeaat
Injured in Fall Prompted Ambulance Call on Broadway
A city ambulance was summoned to T12 North Broadway this morning to transport Mr Louis Bolts to 765% North Bluff Street after a fall injured one of her limbs at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Broadway
Louis Bolts
North Bluff Street
Aged Woman Accuses Husband of Jealousy in Five Charges
An aged woman testifies that her husband was jealous and accuses him of charging five times at a woman. The proceedings note his connections with society and reflect the social tensions of the era in Greenwood.
Death of Walter McPeek in East Oakland at 45
Word reached H H McPeek of the death of his brother Walter in East Oakland California aged 45. He had lived in the West for several years and is survived by his wife three children two brothers and a sister Mrs Rachel McPeek 909 Second Avenue. The remains will be brought here for interment with funeral notice to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. McPeek
Walter
Eest Oakland
California
West
H.H
Fred
Rachel McPeek
Second Avenue
Seek Counterfeiters in Joliet Warning to Conductors
Police hunt a counterfeit gang active in Joliet taking leaden half dollars from merchants. Yesterday conductors on city lines were alerted with an image of the fake coin and urged to stay vigilant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Auiletin
Hope to Break Record at National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Officials anticipate a record turnout with 2,499 delegates expected for the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in December. The event aims to showcase major discussions and policy plans for maritime infrastructure.
National Rivers and Harbors Congress Grows Plans for Basin Improvements
Washington, Oct 30. Officers anticipate at least 2,509 delegates at the December convention in this city, aiming for a broad federal waterways policy. The National Rivers and Harbors Congress unites all sections to promote improvement of rivers harbors and canals nationwide. President Roosevelt notes the need for concerted effort, while Joseph E. Ransdell of Louisiana leads the organization, with details continued on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Nion
Congress of the United States
Congress
Roosevelt
United States
Joseph E. Ransdell
Louisiana
Ohio Valley Inn
Police Warn Against Rowdy Tactics in Lockport
Chief McMasters issues strict orders to patrolmen after a known Lockport man is cited for rowdy behavior. Police vow to protect residents and enforce public order.
Tomorrow Matlowe'en security orders issued by police chief
Chief McMasters warns that anyone caught damaging property tomorrow night will be arrested and punished harshly. He notes fun makers have felt protected in past years but expects this will deter them. Family and friends worry over W A Pox as disappearance enters tenth day.
Steel Works Smoker at Illinois Steel Club Lectures on Generators
The lecture hall crowded with electricity enthusiasts heard Henry Bewlay of Western Electric Chicago discuss Three-wire Generators. The Royal Hungarian Orchestra is the next act, slated to entertain the club next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Steel Club
Henry Bewlay
Western Electric Company of Chicago
Royal Hungarian Orchestra
Bicycle thefts persist with new reported stolen bike
Earl Muhlig reports his black bicycle with red enamel rims stolen from the Public Library steps between 7 30 and peacock. The thiefs are active and have printed another wheel as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Muhlig
Sherman Street
Public Library
Peacock
Disappearance of Lockport resident W A Fox prompts search
Family of W A Fox, a Lockport resident with varied ventures, reports him missing after he left ten days ago to view a farm in Barrington. His wife and two sons Harry and Claude have been unable to locate him or learn his whereabouts. Fox recently sold his milk business interests and had a history of financial losses in Nebraska years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Fox
Harry
Barrington
Fox
Mik
Nebraska
Lockport
Change of venue filed in liquor sale case
Attorney John Mahoney filed an affidavit of prejudice against Judge Cowing in the state against Michael Hanmetmeister charged with selling liquor to a minor. He protested the action being sent to Judge Fithian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mahoney
Noon
Judge Cowing
Micheal Hanmetmeister
Bank Plan Details Outlined by Snapp
Snapp explains the workings of a proposed bank plan promising savings schemes and potential passage in the next Congress. The statement hints at support from Congressman and notes tentative approval prospects with Stevenson possibly opposing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snapp
Rallies in Ridgewood and Rivals Club Hall Rally Voters
Republicans rally at Trinity Church Ridgewood and Rivals Club Hall Hickory and Ross streets as H M Snapp defends Governor Deneen and explains the Postal Savings Bank plan. Speakers include F R Parker Edward Corlett George W Young Louis Piepenbrink and W W Smith urging the small deposit institution and a pro republican vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Corlett
Deneen
Corlett
Bryan
Congress
Gor
Jett
Snapp
George W. Young
Acre
Louis Piepenbrink
W. W
F. L. Parker
Mr. Parker
Mr. Young
Club Outing in Park Attracts Sixty Members
Sixty men attended a club outing in the park. Members from Pret and Aurora businesses spent the day in Electric Ramm yesterday with two meals in the pavilion, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. The club plans another gathering in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
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