27 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
The Joliet News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1912
Page
1
A cryptic note warns of secret threats to demolish Rockdale Village in a single night. The message claims twenty five brick structures will be spared while the rest fall, describing a drastic plan tied to an unclear motive or reconstructive purpose.
Rockdale suffers a wave of arson as a rumored gang targets homes. Residents guard alleys with armed patrols while volunteers stay at fire stations ready to respond. State officials and Mayor Chris Braun vow action as fear runs high.
The Joliet worker uprising over a wage raise at the steel mill could shorten the twelve hour shifts to eight as wages rise. Officials expect the change may cut long hours without large income loss. Employees are also offered stock subscriptions in January at fixed prices, with thousands already holding shares and a total stock issue over 300000 shares valued at $30 million.
Program of Middelschulte popular concert on Sunday Dec 20 at 4 pm features chorus in E flat Guilmant violin Andante Mendelssohn songs with violin obligato and various instrumental numbers including Rhapsodie No 1 Saint Saens Let There Be Light and Ave Maria. Leonora Allen soprano joins with Violin Vivatine and Florence Scholl assists in numbers.
A public notice from Joliet school board chair George M. Scholl urges fathers and mothers to teach children to respect public property at Richards street and Central playgrounds. The appeal stresses avoiding swearing and rowdy behavior, preserving ice rinks, swings, and other equipment for all, and using the Golden Rule to keep playgrounds safe and enjoyable for both boys and girls.
General P C Hayes of Joliet will attend the Perry Victory Centennial inter-state committee meeting in Sandusky Ohio on January 14 and 15. Hayes is one of five Illinois members and expects to participate despite not yet being notified of all details.
Friends pray for the recovery of Rev. August Schuessler pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran church after a critical illness with liver trouble. Doctors from Chicago consulting at his bedside reported he rested easily after a good night and supporters hope to see him back in the pulpit soon.
A young woman described as Edna White, 17 or 18, dashed into a Joliet saloon on Christmas night with torn clothing and a missing hat, hysterical but later calmer. Patrons say police released the alleged assailant without booking, prompting insistence authorities are biased. Edna, daughter of former News artist Frank White, was a familiar figure at the News office in her youth.
Joliet postmaster Clyne says the January 1 parcels post launch will not increase office staff. Five extra clerks and five carriers were hired for holiday rush work and will stay until current tasks finish. No permanent staffing changes are planned though future needs are uncertain. Express rate impacts are not yet known.
Joliet’s interurban lines report strong holiday business due to fine weather. Chicago & Joliet and Joliet & Southern lines say good weather boosts local and suburban travel, with Joliet residents flocking to town in storms. Managers note 1912 results vary by calendar year. Christmas activity outpaced typical December figures.
A Modern Woodmen of America movement seeks to place part of the society surplus exceeding 9 million in farm mortgages. Members in agriculture west of the Missouri River push for this shift to boost member benefits and earnings, though by laws currently restrict benefit fund investments to certain securities.
Belgrade and Cettinje dispatches allege Turkish forces violated the armistice. Turkiye troops from Scutari attacked Servians at Alessio on December 17, fighting fiercely all day and night before retreating behind Scutari forts, with Serbian losses reported at fifty three. Additional reports say Ottoman troops from Beutari struck Montenegrins at Chiroks and Oblik.
At the fifty-ninth annual Illinois County Superintendents association, Peoria, Dec 27, Ben Lo Smith of Pekin was elected president and W R Foster of Ottawa vice president. The group rejected state supervision of school texts, signaling a preference for county control. They resume discussions on a two mill school tax law and consider returning to the old two mill tax. Will county delegates included RR Stoops, J Stanley Brown, and W H Nevens.
Swanson company actors watched the show Et Rich Quick Wallingford last night. They praised the Cohan Harris company for onstage performance and noted the harmonious color schemes in costumes with all actors dressed in matching hues.
Engineer Isham Randolph reports drainage channel flow at 420000 cubic feet per minute above the city. The line started at 50000, with growth expected to 600000 capacity, while Evanston channel remains unused and some sewerage still enters the lake. Condemnation actions for the Calumet district will end in winter and contracts will be set in spile ary oral fa pe.
Readers discuss the Holly club charity ball coverage as Mrs. Barr thinks gowns would better serve aid efforts and Mrs. Lambert dismisses gown gossip. The annual event highlights fundraising for school rooms, pure food crusade, and hospital aid amid fashion chatter.
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