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Newspaper
The Joliet News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1915
Page
1
Campaigns speak with confidence as voters prepare for Joliet primary tomorrow to nominate candidates under the commission form. William C. Barber is forecast for a decisive showing and a path to the mayoral race, with second place hotly contested by Laurence H. Henschen and William H. Clare.
A Joliet note explains that the Park District would lower taxes by replacing city levies. With Joliet at 5 square miles and district area 67, district valuation at 20 million would reduce the $0.20 tax per $100 to about $0.07 for the same revenue. Voters are urged to support the district and court appointment.
A $100 reward is offered for reliable information leading to conviction of anyone violating the new city government election law. Payments for workers autos rigs favors or liquor are unlawful. Names and details must be brought to the News office for authorities.
A local German American group met at their Blaff Street headquarters to discuss community affairs and upcoming events. Members gathered for a routine session focusing on organization, participation, and regional activities.
London reports say a French cruiser went out of action and a British cruiser was badly damaged during a wartime bombardment at the Dardanelles on Winday. Turkish dispatches claim shells struck the French ship killing gunners, while forts sustained no damage. The admiralty denies those reports and says the Allies continue shelling Turkish forts from long range. The East Indian fleet supports the attack on Smyrna as residents flee inland. Queen Elizabeth fires inland as forts resist.
A 1913 legal note debates voter residence by polling place. It contrasts McCormick and Henschen, cites Samuel Jackson v Sackett, and Behrensmeyer v Kreitz, arguing residence follows voting place and that one cannot hold two residences for election eligibility.
Hundreds attend a lengthy meeting at Bluff street headquarters with Fred Voight and officials guiding a candidacy session. Candidates Clare Barker Henschen Pell receive attention while Mary Welch gains honors. mayoral contenders outline positions amid heated exchanges and party backing.
After days of political enticement the tabernacle crowd returned to support Dr Jarvis as funds show a $1,565 deficit and daily basket collections of about $300 promised to wipe the slate clean. Dr Brent Wray led a mass with a reported $5,000 raised in the day. The event featured sermons at the Tabernacle and about the quarantine house lecture at Central Presbyterian, attracting hundreds of women and girls despite threatening weather.
The British patrolling fleet will not allow cotton cargoes to reach Germany or Austria, but shipments to neutral ports may proceed under restrictions. The British embassy announced the move, placing cotton on England's contraband list for the first time.
Milwaukee March 8 United Press reports Rev James Morrison Darnell the marrying parson faced Mann law charges and was sentenced in the Milwaukee county jail kangaroo court to pay a fifty cent fine for breaking into jail Proceeds go to cover jail makings and shave costs
Andrew Olin will chair the Ericsson celebration evening and head the reception committee at the Steel Works club. Fred Hiedstrom and Frank Peterson join him to meet and escort speaker G. Bernhart Anderson Swedish vice consul in Chicago to the club.
Tomorrow at 3 PM a prayer meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Harry Church 704 Stirling Ave Rev W E Way will lead the gathering.
Authorities announce plans to sue doctors suspected of relying on drug trade while registrations under the Hartidon dope law remain missing. Prosecution for sales by doctors deemed impossible due to official opinions. Several thousand may be involved in wholesale operations.
The latest tip suggests Henschen would face Clare in a contest for the seat. Whiskey Row sources say Clare would be elected, though not in a new election.
Fragmentary note recalls events from March anniversaries and cold war era weather. References Russia reorganizing pay and severe Hudson Valley cold with subzero readings.
A series of events at the Tabernacle with afternoon services at 3 PM and evening programs at 7 30 PM from March 9 to March 13. Dr Jarvis leads Wednesday 19 March 3 PM session and Teachers Institute at 7 30 PM. Tuesday marks tag day and converts night Friday. Special Saturday services noted.
Fire aboard the French liner La Tourine near Havre was nearly out by 10 PM local time. Escorts from cruisers and the Rotterdam are guiding the ship toward Havre. the vessel maintains 14 knots and is about 100 miles west of the English Channel with no danger to passengers.
Palm Beach Florida reports seventeen men with national reputation subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury following Saturday night raid on the Beach club. The raid led to the arrest of John R. Bradley and his brother Edward while detectives sought gambling evidence to back warrants. Dancers were present where roulette wheels and hazard tables were alleged to be.
Springfield Illinois observed its first dry Sunday in eight years as most city saloons closed. Only Joseph Botwinis remained open and was arrested for violating Sheriff Wheeler's order. dealers chose not to challenge the sheriff.
A speaker describes the leper as a symbol of obstinate irreligion and cites the tango craze as a modern plague harming society. She urges mothers to educate daughters and sons about social snares and quarantine the spiritual dwelling, presenting salvation as the purifying agent.
Dr. R Jarvis closes a six week campaign in Joliet with over 500 converts. Afternoon crowds hear statistics arguing booze harms society. Evening services draw thousands as plan unfolds for an election week of rallies, teachers, youth groups, and final mass meeting.
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