Shut-Off Force Expands Over Meter Mandate for Water
Six shut-off men began work this morning with the water department to enforce the meter rule as of August 1. Plumbers report a flood of meter orders and no favoritism for noncompliant consumers. The Desplaines street well pumping station construction proceeds, delays caused by machine deliveries and a Cincinnati plant strike, with Toledo firm handling fastest shipment to finish Canal street well hookup.
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Cincinnati
Toledo
Ohio
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Mexican Troubles Break Out in Joliet
John Marsh, foreman of the Santa Fe bridge gang, and several workers were driven from their cars by a group of Mexican railroad employees after an alleged taunt. Police intervened and the disturbance was quelled with no injuries reported.
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Joliet
John Marsh
Bridge Gang
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Uek
Mexico
Chicago Street Residents File Complaint Against Railroad Noises
South Chicago Street residents sue the Chicago and Alton railroad company over nuisance noises at night from whistles and ringing engines. The complaint seeks city relief to curb the disturbances.
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Chicago Street
Chicago & Alton Railroad Coipany
Wolf interests bid for Aurora, DeKalb rail lines amid takeover rumors
According to the Aurora Daily Beacon-News, Wolf interests that control the Aurora Elgin & Chicago railroad may seek control of the Chicago Aurora and DeKalb line and Joliet and Southern Traction. Officials denied the plan, but reports persist. Foreclosure bids are expected, with Wolf interests offering above the bond value for western trackage.
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Aurora Daily Beacon-News
Wolf
DeKalb
The
Beacon
Sharora, Elgin & Chicago Railroad
Chicago, Aurora & DeKalb Line
Joliet & Southern Traction Company
Wolf Interests
Aurora, Elgin & Chicago Railroad
Western Crable
Allen Plans to Till Soul Prison Farm This Fall
Warden Allen outlines a new prison site plan to till 1 000 acres of tract this fall. An honor system will govern inmate labor while about 100 prisoners are projected to work the land. The farm aims to be a paying investment before buildings rise, with close public interest in the experiment.
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Allen
Temperature Retreat Eases Torrid Weather
The temperature moderates after several days of extreme heat as relief arrives last evening. Expected quieter conditions and a drop in heat index bring a pause to the hot spell.
Street Car Improvements Raise Hope for Joliet System
With $200000 spent on Joliet and local lines and new cars soon arriving expect improved service. Planned through-routing and major track work aim to boost receipts, while Cass Street Rockdale Wilcox routes likely get first access to the new cars as Blackhall and Heun study optimal use.
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Joliet
Death of Mrs. Jessie Grinton Rowan in Joliet
Mrs. Jessie Grinton Rowan died at St. Joseph's hospital after a serious operation. Born in Joliet on May 27 1877 she was 56 years old not 36 and survived by her father William Grinton three brothers Albert Grinton Will Messiter and Grace Messiter as well as her children Harold Lorene and Robert. Funeral plans were not announced.
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St. Joseph's Hospital
Rowan
William Grinton
Harold
Lorene
Robert
Wm. Grinton
Will
Sarasota
Fla
Albert Grinton
Joliet
Grace Messiter
Brooklyn
New York
Joliet Schools May Send Delegate to Congress on Hygiene
Joliet schools consider sending a delegate to the School Hygiene Congress in Buffalo August 25 to 30 to discuss healthier playground management and practices. The local board seeks guidance on administration that promotes health and normal attitudes, with Lyons expected to present the matter.
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Joliet
Satisfied patrons praise Saturday newspaper delivery innovation
Readers welcome early delivery on Saturdays at Bo Pelock The service lets customers turn wick sales into weekend bargains The public shows strong approval for the new timing and its potential benefits for advertising and circulation
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Bo Pelock
Ee Ania
Mystery Hair Thefts Reported In Joliet Farm Incident
A 12 year old girl from Adrian Book’s Joliet area farm says a man entered her room and cut a portion of her hair with shears while she slept or was awake. Sheriff and police investigated the New Lenox road home but withheld full conclusions, noting possible hallucination or self harm.
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Caxe
Marty Book
Adrian Book
New Lenox Road
Joliet
Satain
Good Roads Party Heads to Detroit Visit by Will County road men
Plans for the entertainment of the Will county road men were completed today for a Detroit trip. The party includes Chairman Tompkins Supervisor James R. Bentley county road superintendent and several others. They depart Saturday night and arrive in Detroit Sunday morning to inspect concrete roads in Wayne county and discuss representation at the National Roads Congress in September and October in Detroit.
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Detroit
Tompkins
James R. Bentley
Board of Supervisors
J. H. Carnsey
W. R. McCabe
J. Drew
G. Blakely
Ivan Rhodes
Wayne County
Will County
National Roads
Oiling Completed on Plainfield Road Reported
A report will be made at the highway commissioners meeting on oiling Plainfield and Black roads. The Plainfield section has two coats of 10 percent asphalum oil completed, while the Black road is partly finished and expected to show results after a few weeks of travel.
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Plainfield Road
Recovery of 40000 to enrich the treasury
The town considers remitting a year's taxes as it probes a $40,000 alleged surplus held by collectors over the past decade. The inquiry may extend beyond 1902, targeting collectors who took more than $1,500, with implications for treasurers and the supervisor under the new act.
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Joliet
Office of Supervisors
Treasury
Browne presses for primary to name Streator postmaster
LaSalle county representative Lee O Neil Browne exposes regional politicians and threatens a primary election for Streator postmaster. His candidate Charles McNamara traveled to Washington to press national figures including Senator J Hamilton Lewis, who indicated he may recommend Fred Leroy, Governor Dunne's candidate. Browne sought to advocate a preferred election with First Assistant Postmaster General Roper's input.
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Lee O' Neil Browne
LaSalle County
Tost
Streator
Browne
Charles ‘McNamara
Washington
J. Hamilton Lewis
Fred Leroy
Dunne
McNamara
Roper
Lewis
Chicago Editor Appointed Sanitary District Comptroller
Edward R. Mahoney city editor of the Chicago Journal was named comptroller of the Sanitary District to fill the Eckstrom vacancy. He will earn a $5,000 a year salary after the drainage board approved the finance committee recommendation.
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Edward R. Mahoney
Chicago Journal
Sanitary District
Drainage Board
Mahoney
Royce F. Eckstrom
Marrow Escape Special A Train Narrowly Avoids Wreck
The special Rock Island train carrying Mary Commandery No. 6 K T with 360 members from Philadelphia to Denver narrowly avoided a serious wreck when a switch was left open in Joliet yards. The east bound track was clear and the engine stopped the train after it crossed to the other track. No injuries were reported though passengers were shaken. An investigation has begun.
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Rock Island
Mary Commandery No
East Joliet
Youth threatens mother with revolver over money
An 18 year old, John Smith, residing at 1131 Exchange Street, threatened his mother with a revolver after she refused to give him money. Deputies Charles Shar and Charles Stevenson took him into custody. The youth frequents local billiard and pool rooms and his haunts are being investigated for possible penalties on proprietors who allow minors. The case was set for a late afternoon hearing.
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John Smith
Exchange _ Street
Stevenson
Charles Shar
Charles Stevenson
City Wins Round in Walk Fight Legal Appeal
Judge Cowing sustains sidewalk plan on Cage Street site over objections from McCracken and others. City must decide concrete support walls while objectors argued takings and scope. Austin lauds decision as Walker Street access remains open for pedestrians.
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McCracken
Cass Street
Atyu
Austin
Circuit Court
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I the Court
Cronin
Daniel R. Burke
Allen
Crop Boosters Plan Auto Tour Of Will County
The Will County Sol and Crop Improvement Association plans a county auto tour to promote crops. A booklet titled The Advertising Act will be prepared, with the trip visiting all principal villages and districts to highlight harvest prospects. The effort aims for a fall harvest push with labeled machinery and planned for next year.
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Crop Implent Association
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