Foul play to suspected in woman's death
Police and state attorney aid relatives in unraveling mystery surrounding the demise of Annte Olson aged 19.
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Annte Olson
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
1
Mysterious Death of Annie Olson Shocks City
Annie Olson age 19 died in Silver Cross hospital under puzzling conditions. Police and the state attorney's office investigate possible poisoning by a betrayer or self administration after learning of her delicate state. She lived with Charles Borg on Cass Street and worked as a servant in East Cass residence. Her parents reside in Sweden and a sister in St Paul. Funeral plans altered amid new developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case
Chas
Borg
East Cass
Sweden
St. Paul
ICE KING SCORES IN BATTLE FOR LIBERTY
Telegraph Special reports New York October 31 Charles W Morse wins a partial victory as Asst Dist Atty Stilson finishes questioning him. Morse’s wife and friends smile as the hearing pauses with no further questions announced. The piece notes a suffrage-related garble and local club meeting plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles W. Morse
Stilson
Southsiders Rally for Sixth Ward in Joliet Meeting
A Joliet Republican rally under the Southside Republican Club drew about 150 voters. Speakers included John H. Garnsey, Louis Piepenbrink, W. W. Smith, Elmeray Grundy, Thomas Stevenson and Stephen McCorkle. Topics covered Taft's record and plans, governor of the Philippines, and Republican support among colored voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Southside Republican Club
John H. Garnsey
Louis Pipenbrink
W. W. Smith
Elmeray Grundy
Thomas Stevenson
Stephen McCorkle
E. J. Reinhart
Taft
The
Phili
McCorkle
Adalai Stevenson
Louis Piepenbrink
Elmer S. Grundy
Baye
Gasoline Explosion at Local Roaster Causes Scare
A gasoline leak from an engine in the peanut and popcorn roaster at James Raijne on Joliet and Jefferson streets caused an explosion that startled residents. No one was injured, the machine survived, and only scattered popcorn remained amid minor alarm. Firefighters from House No. 1 arrived after reports of a terrific blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Raijne
Joliet
Jefferson Streets
Rainie
House No. 1
All Saints Feast Observed With Solemn High Mass
Tomorrow is All Saints Day a holy obligation celebrated like a Sunday with Requiems in all churches All Souls is on Monday with solemn Requiems A Solemn High Mass at 10 30 am led by Rev H C McGuire with assistors Rev Ed Fitzgerald and Rev Irne sermon sung Mass of Henry Farmer in B flat and Miss Julia McDermott to perform O Wave Maria Elevation lights will be turned on for the solemn ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Iyrne
St. Mary's
Henry Farmer
Julia McDermott
Maria
Dana
Kaiser to Blame for Resignation Shocks London
Telegraph reports von Buelow resigned after a political storm sparked by Kaiser William's recent comments. The emperor's stance on Japan and English policy is blamed, with diplomats viewing the chancellor's move as shirking responsibility for the monarch's utterances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
von. Buelow
Kaiser William
Japan
Sugar dispute over lump vs soft sugar dialogue
An angry customer complains of receiving soft sugar and asks for lump sugar. The grocer’s boy jokes that the grocer offered lump Lit if the customer disliked the product.
Fight Hard to Secure Bond Issue Campaign Inaugurates
The Deep Waterway Committee of the Commercial Club launches a campaign for a bond issue in support of the Lakes to the Gulf proposition. Officials emphasize regional transport and waterway improvements to spur economic growth and development.
Joliet Urges $20 Million Bond for Deep Waterway
The Deep Waterway committee of the Commercial club promotes a state constitutional amendment to issue $20,000,000 in bonds to fund Illinois waterway projects from the Lakes to the Gulf, from Lockport to Utica, with $7,000,000 in construction and 3000 jobs, stressing broad civic benefit beyond politics. The campaign distributes posters in Joliet and other cities, urging informed voting next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Lakes
Gulf
Lockport
Utica
Joliet
Poison Kills Dog In Buell Avenue Ward
A valuable collie owned by A. S. Leckie of Buell avenue died at noon today from poison. Police began an immediate search for the poisoner. In recent months over twenty pets have been killed in the Fourth ward. owners are angry but cannot identify the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Leckie
Buell Avenue
Examination of William Keenan Mental Condition at Dwight
An inquest into William Keenan's mental condition will be held Monday afternoon. Doctors say he may recover with two days treatment at the jail after over indulgence in alcohol. He was taken to Dwight for treatment earlier this week and returned to the city. he became violent and was the subject of county court action. Home address 601 Ottawa Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William’ S
Keenan
Dwight
Ile
Ottawa Street
Pleads Guilty but 15 Granted Liberty by Judge Marshall
G. C. Calpwll, who told the story, reported that the man pled guilty to securing money by fraud and was given liberty pending further action.
Caldwell given suspended sentence in five false pretenses cases
G C Caldwell pleaded guilty to five counts of securing money under false pretenses for taking five orders in Joliet and Aurora for Stoddard's works and failing to deliver. He claimed he acted in good faith after being misled by a man claiming McClure's representation. Judge Marshall suspended the sentence after hearing his story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Joliet
Aurora
Stoddard
Frank Bryant Sentenced to Hang for Murder
Springfield reports Frank Bryant found guilty of murdering 65 year old Thomas Bradley to rob his trunk. Judge Creighton set December 18 for the execution. Bryant has prior Joliet time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Springfield
Frank Bryant
Thomas Bradley
Creighton
Bryant
Joliet
Bradley
Harvey Fire Threatens Harvey Business District
A devastating blaze swept Harvey Illinois today threatening the business district. Havlisk Hardware store Oliver Dodge establishment and the Chicago Telephone exchange burned. The fire started in the hardware store basement and explosions followed. Loss exceeds 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey, Ill
Havlisk
Oliver Dodge
Chicago Telephone Exchange
Col Copley to Return as Gas Plant Starts
Col I Copley is set to return from Europe on Monday and construction of a new million dollar gas plant north of the city will begin immediately after the election. The plant will supply the entire district, making existing units in Elgin Aurora and Joliet obsolete, with hundreds employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. I
Copley
Europe
Million Dollar Gas Plant
Elgin
Aurora
Joliet
Campaign winds down as Republicans close NYC rally
Thousands line up to honor TA as Republicans end campaign in New York City calling the event a historic pageant in American politics with massive turnout and ceremony.
Republican Parade Sets New York City Record Crowd
Tens of thousands gathered early to march to Battery Place for a monumental Republican parade led by Rear Admiral Coghlin as grand marshal. Figures estimate up to a hundred thousand in line and half a million spectators awaited the march, with Root and other Republicans reviewing the pageant at Madison Square Garden. The campaign excitement surpassed prior contests in American politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Battery Place
Coghlin
Grand Marshall
Root
Madison Square Garden
Fumigate School To Destroy Germs
Health officers fumigating Eliza Kelly school to guard against diphtheria. Loucks family under town physician Dr Patterson improving with anti toxin treatment. Mrs Loucks feared to die but recovers as membrane expelled. Others past critical stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loucks
Patterson
Stevenson 1 Sanguine on Eve of Battle
Stevenson remains confident on the eve of a pivotal clash as a 5300 vote gap keeps him behind the national ticket in a tight political contest. The situation suggests a potential shift if turnout favors his campaign.
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Stevenson
Taft and Deneen Predicted Victory by Will County Republican Aide
Thomas Stevenson, chairman of the Will County Republican Central committee, predicts a sweeping GOP win nationally and in Illinois. He expects Taft to carry Will County by at least 4,000, Deneen within 500 of Taft, and Snapp to be reelected. He cites Deneen’s primary reform, two cent passenger rate, and civil service for charities as key achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stevenson
Will County
Republican Central
Patrolman Pasevento suspended for slothful duty breach
Charges of slothfulness were filed against Christopher Pasevento city patrolman and led to his suspension by Chief McMasters. He allegedly slept in the hotel lobby room at the Hotel Munroe while on duty, leaving his beat unguarded until his denials prompted a Civil Service Commission hearing Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Pasevento
McMasters
Pasevento
Munroe
Civil Service
Commission
Exchange Wrecked by Fire in Harvey Area
A fire at 3 o'clock destroyed the Chicago Tales phone Co exchange at Harvey located above J. W. Oliver drug store. The blaze required aid from Blue Ts, with losses estimated at four cents?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tales Phone Co
Harvey
J. W. Oliver Drug Store
Blue Ts
Joss
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State’s Attorney's
Fice
Johnson
Sven
Self
Peter Olson
Charles Borg
Cass
Undertaker
Heise
Coron
Noel
ICE King
Battle For Liberty
Joliet Circle
American Home Circle
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Nickle and Dime Store
Carrie, Fowler
Mr. Stubb
Mrs. Stabp
Loidon
Southsiders
Sixth Ward
Pines
James Krajjne
Capes
Kaiser
Deep Waterway Committee
CLUB
INAU
Gurates
the Deep Waterway Committee
Carry
Jeper
Judge Marshall
G. C
Calpwell
Ctim
Ning
Marshall
G. C. Caldwell
Col. Copley
Western United Gas & Electric Co
City
Col
Farmer Jones
Faeeur
New York City
Eliza Kelly
Sanguine
Mr. Stevenson
Their
Tory
Senate
Republican
Deneen
Will
Ilinois
Dr. Billings
Gressman Snapp
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