Kelbel Freed by Ottawa Judge in Not Guilty Finding
Ottawa judge acquits Kelbel after trial with the defendant cleared of all charges. The case involved a jury verdict and rapid disposition in the Ottawa court system.
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Newspaper
The Joliet News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1912
Page
1
Morris ex mayor acquitted in saloon killing at Ottawa
Frank Kelbel former Morris mayor was cleared by a Circuit court jury in Ottawa in the shooting death of Ole Thompson last spring. The verdict came at 2 am but was entered at 9 am amid mixed excitement with some supporters musing over a future mayoral bid. Prosecution and defense clashed over self defense with Judge Eldredge's instructions reportedly favorable to Kelbel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Frank Kelbel
Ole Thompson
Ottawa
Kelbel
Tolk
Eldredge
Fin Wees
Andy Nor
Thompson
O'Neil Browne
Finance Committee Weighs Paying Bond House Fee
The city council finance committee debates paying N W Halsey Co 1500 for handling 35000 waterworks extension bonds. No written contracts were used and the sale was handled by representatives. A potential savings of 460 is noted from a 4 percent interest rate reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Halsey & Co
Chicago Bond House
Finance Committee
Walsh
Finance Comm
Underground Phone Conduit Project Begins in City
The Chicago Telephone Company started underground construction from Marion Street and York Avenue to Osgood and Sherman, extending to Fifth Avenue. Three thousand two hundred feet of duct conduit will be laid, equaling nine thousand six hundred duct feet for about 300 pairs, at a total cost of twelve thousand pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Telephone Company
Marion Street
York Avenue
Osgood Street
Osgood
Sherman
Fifth Avenue
Good Roads Boosters Convene To Advocate Lincoln Highway
This evening at 8 o clock at Mayor Bee Mund M Allen s office a Good Roads conference gathers to spark interest in a Lincoln Highway from Chicago to St Louis with Mrs Minona S Jones and Senator Jones of Chicago attending Local boosters participate and a larger conven tion is planned to launch the movement in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads Conference
Beemund M. Allen
Chicago
Louis
Minona 8. Jones
Senator Jones
Union printers chide homecoming sticker over missing label
Joliet union printers criticized a "Home-Coming" booster sticker for lacking a union label. They urge local printing in Joliet and union labor to back July fete fundraising, arguing boosting includes printing and calling on committee to use union printers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STE
Joliet
Russell Dennis Prepared for Joliet Ranch Assistance
In a telegram reply to a request about sending his son Russell to Joliet Tropical Plantation in Mexico for protection, James Dennis, general superintendent, said not to send him. Rupee, a naval officer finishing his year enlistment, now runs a chick venture with a Staten Island partner. A suggestion to lend help arose, but Dennis indicated he and the property are safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Joliet
Dennis
Women in peril as auto skids on Exchange Street
An automobile carrying five women and Scott Meers skidded on a wet Exchange street corner of Center. The car struck a horse and wagon, damaging the vehicle and lamp but causing no serious injuries beyond a fright. the horse was bruised yet alive. Passersby aided the women to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Meers
Eneshia Meers
Western Arhue
Exchange Street
Center
Leonan
Frank Brumund
Champ Clark Dominates Tennessee State Convention Contests
Nashville May 7 Champ Clark for president has swept almost everything in sight in the way of influence as reports from the state’s three grand divisions indicate he cannot be kept out of organizing the state convention to be held May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Champ Clark
Fay
Heggie Honored At Bi Monthly Smokers Club
James Heggie, steel magnate and European traveler, celebrated reappointment to the civil service with a three year term. Commissioners Beuttenmueller and Foster praised his services to the Joliet police and fire departments while sharing cigars and lunch with colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Heggie
Civil Service
Fry
Fred Beuttenmueller
John Foster
Heggie
Beuttenmueller
Joliet
Fire
City Starts on New Official Year Personnel of Council
With the exception of Lawrence Stansbury elected from the fifth ward the council membership remains the same for the coming year as last.
City Officials Named for Council Seats in Local Election
The document lists mayoral and ward officers including Mayor Edmund M. Allen City Clerk Matt Berscheld City Attorney T V Gorey and ward pairings such as Second Ward Thomas H Carlin and Matthew Harney Third Ward J A Wilhelmi and Frank Berscheld Fourth Ward John A Herath and Arthur Murr Fifth Ward John P Walsh and Lawrence Stansbury Sixth Ward William J McCarthy and John J McGowan Seventh Ward J W Brockway and Arthur Leach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund M. Allen
Matt Berscheld
T. V. Goreyrat
James M. Kinney
P. H. Prynn
Thomas H. Carlin
Matthew 8. Harney
J. A. Wilhelmi
Frank Berscheld
John A. Herath
Arthur Murr
John P. Walsh
Lawrence Stansbury
William J. McCarthy
John J. McGowan
Seventh Ward
Arthur Leach
Fifth Ward Alderman Stansbury Sworn In At Joliet Council
The Joliet city council convened last evening with Lawrence Stansbury taking a Fifth ward seat, replacing Alderman Bernard L. Kelly as the old council passed into history. Several petitions were heard including building height increases and a damage suit notice against the city. The Chicago & Joliet electric railway received street-occupation privileges under police supervision, and annual reports from numerous city departments were ordered filed. The interurban claim against the Chicago Ottawa & Peoria Railway Co. was deemed just, with a $260 damages request and a $250 settlement proposed, while a resolutions committee was formed for a death notice regarding John Joseph Wilpelm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry DeMiller
Interurban
Judiciary Committee
John J. Willis
Wills
Chicago, Ottawa & Peoria Railway Co
Fire Destroys Two Buildings at Heas Dairy Farm
In LaGrange on May 7 a fire leveled two dairy farm buildings owned by George H. Heas with about 50 cows housed inside. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars. two other farm buildings were endangered but workers saved the cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange, Lit
George H. Heas
City Becomes Spotlight on Free Street Light Service
The Public Service Co of Northern Illinois is charged with overpricing street lights while city buildings receive free luminous service. Vice President Munro presented a April bill of 842.75 to show free current value, estimating an annual loss of 10 125 if the exemption continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Co
Northern Illinois
Charles Munro
Northern
Minéis
Munroe
Northern Finois
Chicago Papers Not Circulated Amid Striker Blockade
Chicago newspapers publish standard editions but distribution is severely restricted by strikers. Reports note limited circulation and disrupted daily matters as workers protest in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Olreu
Committees With Installation of the New City Council
The article notes the installation of the new city council on Monday evening in Lansbury, with committee assignments well received by attendees. The ceremony emphasized orderly transition and public engagement as officials outlined upcoming priorities.
Mayor Names Appointments List for City Posts
The mayor announced appointments to city offices including Commissioner of Public Works Thomas G Feely Health Commissioner Dr H Schueasler Assistant City Attorney Wil City Engineer H Ae Plumbing Inspector L A Hamgon City Electrician Ray Sealer of Weights and Measures Joseph Stengel Member Fire and Police Commission James Heggie Santtery Officer Frank Knoers ter Oil Inspector Maurice Lowrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Feely
Dr. H. Schueasler
Wil
City Council Approves Oath Appointments And Committees
After the oath of office for new city council members, Mayor Edmund M. Allen announced appointments that were ratified unanimously. Lawrence Stansbury, elected from the Fifth Ward, was introduced by retiring Alderman F. L. Kelly who praised his service. Standing committees for the year include Bridges and Sewers with Stansbury, Murr and Carlin. Finance with Walsh, Flynn and Berscheid. Police with Flynn, Brockway and Wilhelmi. Public Improvements by Walsh and Stansbury. Water by McCarthy, Kinney and Leach. and Streets and Parks with several members. Claims for April amounting to 7,486.70 were approved, and 2,000 was paid to Snapp & Heise for franchise dispute services. Alderman Bort, the sole dissenting member at the afternoon session, presented a bouquet of cut roses to the Third Ward’s recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund MM. Allen
Lawrence Stansbury
F L. Kelly
Stansbury
Allen
Murr
Carlin
Leach
McCarethy
Walsh
Flynn
Bersscheid
Harney
Wilhelm and_ McGowan
Herath
Stahnbury
Bes ‘Gowan
Bersschelid
Berscheid
Kinney
Brockway
Kin
Herath, McCarthy and
Berscheld
oCthy
Withieliik
McGowad
Wileney
Carlin and
Water
McCarthy
Inney
Snapp & Heise
Cage & Joliet Electrical
Ternoon
Frank X. Bort
Mont
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Ole Thomp
Consid
Leigh Hunt
Roast Beef Trust Jury
Foreman
C. H. Nare
Howard Bates
J. H. Edwards
Jacob Gein
Adam Clow
Thos. Scott
J. E. Harvey
Edward Ryan
Asa Bannister
J.I. Bucklin
Burton Meyers
Thomas
Webster
Wilton
Packers
Wilton Center
J. B. Harvey
Til
Petes
Hell
Russell Dennis
Joliet Ranch
Meers
Clark
Tennessee
James
Civil Service Board
Rence Stansbury
The
Council
E. M. Allen
the City Council
Bernard L. Kelly
Old Council
Alf. Catrall
R. M. Adam
van Buren and
Ottawa Streets
Committee On Fire
Coun
Cil
Lans
Bury
South Carolina
Wilson
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