10 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
The Joliet News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1912
Page
1
Frank Hall warns residents to avoid risk by securing life and property from weak walls and potential hazards. He urges proactive measures to prevent collapse or damage.
Citizens press for action as five engineers warn that delays in building a safe retaining wall north of Joliet’s Jackson street power house could lead to disaster. Experts Desmond Fitzgerald Walter P. Rice Edward P. North A Ww. Alvord and J Hecht cite erosion seepage and a possible flood. merchants bankers and residents urge immediate concrete or stone wall construction.
J R Blackhall accepted the twenty year franchise offered by the highway commissioners for extending the Orphen Home line from Rowell Avenue to the J tracks. Construction will begin immediately with bridge and road work nearly complete. Moran Street from Raynor to Plainfield has been reconstructed yielding a widened improved road.
Deputy Sheriff Charles Sharp arrested agitator Cole in Joliet yesterday. Three counts were filed this morning in County court for assault on James C. Harinett of Public Service, disorderly conduct, and riotous behavior. No capias issued yet. Cole allegedly knocked a ladder from under a working electrician in front of the Ducker store. The arrest followed an offensive display in front of the courthouse.
Scores of friends attended the funeral of Justice James D. Murphy. The Joliet Elk lodge led Elk services and sang Nearer My God to Thee and We'll Meet Again as his body was laid to rest at Elmhurst Cemetery after services at Quinn parlors and a mass at St. Marys church. Prominent attendees included Mayor Allen and Justices Nichols McCulloch and Goodspeed, plus Chief DeMiller and other officers. Pallbearers were Frank Hewett William Hall Ed Smith Ed Curry George Clare and Arthur Barry.
A fire alarm reported flames spurting from a suspended gas main near the east pier of the Jackson street bridge at 5:30 PM. Investigators found escaping gas from a defective joint ignited, apparently by lightning along the superstructure. No explosion danger occurred.
A man named Peter Brétnar drew out funds from a local bank and, after attempting to withdraw another $10 by check last evening, was arrested. The incident followed his earlier deposits and the bank’s theory about withdrawal limits.
A large crowd is expected for the upcoming aviation meet with thousands anticipated to view events and demonstrations tomorrow. Organizers emphasize a wide program including displays, flights, and exhibitor booths at the city airfield.
Jimmie Ward and George Mestach, famed aviators, arrive with their Wright biplane and a graceful monoplane. They set up at Dellwood, plan six flights each afternoon, and promise thrilling exhibitions despite uncertain weather. Ward, 22, is noted as the youngest in the business and retires in 1913. Mestach holds the monoplane passenger record.
Judge Edward F. Dunne, Democratic governor candidate, will address Politicians Day at the Jackson township fair on Tuesday September 18. Seth Gibler credited John Quinn for arranging the engagement and noted that other candidates at state, congressional, and county levels will be invited if possible. if not, they may be asked to attend on the fair’s final day Thursday.
The Joliet White Eagles of the Joliet Amateur league will play the Plainfield Jarvis team at Plainfield tomorrow afternoon. Manager Brunson of the Plainfielders arranged the game today amid Plainfield’s fortunate season and eagerness to clash with Joliet players. The matchup has no clear matériel advantage and the outcome is uncertain.
Larry Nolan, an employee of the joint port ice company, fell from the top of a boiler at the tee plant and was injured. The city was summoned and he was taken to St. Joseph's for treatment.
Two saloons were entered last night with a total of 12 dollars taken from the Rub saloon at Bluff and Western. The Weiss saloon at 501 North Broadway reported no loss as the owner locks up and moves money to his flat. Fred Ruth suspects a specific intruder as police investigate the break in.
The city health department released from quarantine the homes of Joseph Stazinski at 609 S Wood Street and John Fallman at 307 Meeker Avenue after the diphtheria risk ended. The fumigation of both houses completes the local response and moves the city away from active contagious threat.
About 700 to 800 employees of the Edgar Allen Manganese Steel Company in Chicago Heights are said to be holding their annual picnic at Electric Park. An accident involving street cars occurred between Chicago and Plainfield, interrupting the event as a Glenwood engine reportedly derailed or collided.
Citizens' committee pursuing settlement of the Jelief electrical strike met with officials and heard a promise to prepare a scale of terms for scoring an accord. The scale will be shown to the committee next Tuesday, aiming for a satisfactory settlement for both employers and employes. Outbreaks have ceased and calm consideration prevails.
The Central Trades and Labor Council of Will County Illinois accuses Col Fred Bennitt of provoking violence during Joliet labor unrest. They claim sluggers are imported to break strikes and slug union men, and urge his removal from deputy duties to preserve peace and protect organized labor. Signed by labor leaders including WM Bell and T Sorenson.
A Highland contingent led by Professor Dewar arrived for the Will County Caledonian club picnic at Theiler's park. The afternoon featured pipe processions, sword and reel dances, and a program of traditional sports with the White Eagles and White Cross baseball teams slated to play later.
Leonard Reed, about 60, died at St. Josephs Hospital after a long illness. Efforts to find his relatives in Chicago and Tennessee failed, with telegraphs returning unknown addressees. Reed had worked five years at the F G Noel livery on Desplaines Street and suffered from tuberculosis for several years.
A heated Will county Republican meeting at the courthouse debated a motion by A. N. Flexer to pledge support for national state and county candidates and force resignations for those opposing Taft. Chair Crow sustained a ruling that the motion was out of order amid a clash between standpat and Taft supporters. Committees and officers were named, including Adam S. Clow as chairman and James B. Herbert as treasurer, with numerous names listed for executive, financial, and auditing posts.
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