Rail plan advances for union depot under city compromise
City officials believe the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific will build a union depot here under a joint tenancy plan. Other rail lines will enter the structure on rent, with preparations underway in lower yards and Shaffer estate property secured, though full work likely won’t start until spring. The January 1, 1909 deadline is considered unrealistic given current finances and delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roth Island
Michigan Central
Collins
York
Ynés
Chicago, & ‘Alton
T. G. Warden Coal Co
Shaffer
Saloon Fight Leads to Fines and Detentions in Court
In a Sako’s saloon clash on Ohio and Franklin, mares Smith stabbed Charles Roiksche and cut Joseph Reiner. All three jailed for disorderly conduct. Dr Benson treated the injured. Judge Allen fined Smith ten dollars, Roitsche and Dowell thirty five each, with five dollars to doctor. Warner jailed fifteen days for drunkenness. McCarthy’s trial adjourned with bond set at one hundred dollars.
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Sako
Ohio
Franklin Streets
Mares Smith
Charles Roiksche
Heim
Benson
Allen
Smith
Benner
Roitsche
Edward Warner
Warner
Chicago
Benjamin Dowell
John Hogan
Tim McCarthy
McCarthy
Wall Loss in Illinois Steel Mill Blaze
A fire at the Illinois Steel mill erupted early this morning around 1 o clock causing significant wall damage. Witnesses report intermittent flames and smoke as crews battled the blaze and information is still developing on the extent of the damage and any injuries.
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Illinois Steel
Fire at Plant Quickly Contained by Private Department
The blaze, described as of little moment, was extinguished by the plant’s private department without significant disruption or public alarm. The incident concluded with no further details provided.
Beecher Visitors Entertained in City Hospitality
Hon Fred Wilke of Beecher and a party of friends were greeted at the Commercial club then toured the town and automobiles. They later visited the penitentiary for a dinner with several Beecher residents accompanying them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wilke
Beecher
Board of Supervisors
Howard M. Snapp
George A. Barr
Richard J. Barr
John T. €Ayne
Sebastian Lageer
Commercial Club
Henry Boltman
Frank Hynte
Boltman
Henry Bilelfeldt
Julia Klotz
Hs Hohn
Fred Brands
Emma
Lena Wifke
HG Jackson Fair Next on the List
The Jackson Township Fair runs September 16 to 18 at Molat's grave with Jackson Grange sponsorship. Entries open to all under 91 may participate in special features like the boys corn contest and school yard improvement, with cash prizes and evergreen donations. Chicago & Alton Rail Road offers a 10:10 a.m. departure and 6:35 p.m. return to the fair grounds. Officials listed: Elias Brown, Mrs. Ollie Brown, Mary Spangler, Marion Eib.
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Molat
Jackson Township
Jackson Grange
Boundries
Mayor Cronin Leads Joliet Delegation to Kankakee Fair
Joliet Mayor John R. Cronin headed a visiting delegation to the Kankakee District Fair yesterday. He rode in Daniel Feeley’s automobile with companions William Clare and Thomas Feeley.
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John R. Cronin
Joliet
Kankakee
Daniel Feeley
William Clare
Thomas Feeley
First Round of Golf Honors At Country Club
The September championship second flight will play tomorrow afternoon at the Country Club after Labor Day qualifiers that narrowed the field to twelve. The 18 hole matches lead to finals on September 19 with the Down and Outs contest on the 26 for a cup donated by George M. Campbell. Winners listed include McKay, Fish, K. Robinson, Hays, Heald, King, Yost, Burden and Reed.
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George M. Campbell
McKay
Fish
K. Robinson
Hays
Heald
King
Yost
Burden
Reed
Rock Island Road to Test Telephone Dispatch
Rock Island line in Illinois will switch train dispatching from telegraph to telephone after October first. Dialed dispatching will be used by operators under Hiram Cable of Davenport with no layoffs. linemen install lines while telegraph will remain for other business and emergencies.
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Rock Island
Cable
Davenport
Night on the Board Walk Rescue Spurs Aurora Return
The company stranded in Joliet after leaving New York three weeks ago was aided by the Commercial club and then "made good" in Aurora. Large house and box office receipts cleared debts and provided funds to continue for a few days, ending a difficult period of weariness from weary “tie tramping” and dishonest treasurers.
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Joliet
Aurora
New York
Bureau Plan Aims to Send Immigrant Labor Where Needed
The Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization proposes distributing alien laborers to places with continuous work. Farmers receive cards requesting labor needs and will be directed to workers. Postal boxes on rural routes hold similar cards for future use. The plan, free to both employers and workers, seeks steadier labor across regions.
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Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization
Bureau
New York
La Salle to Host 100 Mayors for Conference
Mayor Cronin plans to host about 100 Illinois officials in La Salle for a two site conference from Sept 24 to Oct 2. Events include a Zimmermann opera house session, sightseeing trips to Deer Park and Starved Rock, a banquet at Starved Rock, and a public reception at Harrison House with city fire department demonstrations.
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Cronin
la Salle
Omaha
Cit
Illinois
Harrison House
Deer Park
Starved Rock
Old Settlers Meet in Will County Annual Gathering
The Old Settlers association of Will County holds its annual session tomorrow at the auditorium. Officials provide reports on sheriff and recorder offices with a morning program including prayers, songs, addresses by Edward Cornett and Rev. O C Dickinson, an welcome by Judge Marshall, minutes, officers nominations, and a closing song.
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Old Wrilers’ Association
Will County
Aluditorium
Sheriff's
Recorder’s
Judge Marshall
Ollie Brown
Alice Brereton
Jackson
Prise
Whele
City Hall Project Faces Legal Threats Above All
City Hall plan to build a new municipal structure in Joliet faces potential lawsuits as residents threaten to seek a circuit court injunction. City Attorney Martin and Morris Sprague prepared a favorable opinion for the city, with a committee set to meet next week to decide on financing via installment payments to contractor Adam Groth.
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Martin
Merrill Sprague
Joliet
Robert Martin
Morris Sprague
Adam Groth
Ciy
Fight Forest Fire Reach Houses Near West Park
A forest fire in Reed's woods threatens homes near West Park yesterday afternoon. Fire chief Thomas Ruddy and David Edwards led Jofttet department responders after a call from Jelet News reporters Ferrisé and Baldwin. Three to four acres burned before flames were extinguished amid extreme drought conditions.
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Reed's
West Park
James H. Ferrisé
Je'let News
H. A. Baldwin
Jofttet-fire Department
Thomas Ruddy
David Edwards
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pagic Railroad Co
Union
Wencotm Fight
Doctor Who
Joseph Reiner
HG Jackson Fair
Alton
Chicago &Alton Raillroad Co
Fairgrounds
the Grove
General
Elias
Brown
Mary Spangler
Marion Eib
ARS
Africa
John D. Rockefeller
Rock Island Road
Usdal
Graph Business
Reginald DeLancey
Sion
the Mayors’ Headquarters
Allison F. Clarks
Andrew Haller
Plainfield
Edward Cornett
E_ Cheater
Noel
Bessie Noel
O. C. Dickinson
New Lenox
John D. Paige
Groth
Noteen
Chicago and
Clinton Streets
Westsiders
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