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Newspaper
The Joliet Weekly News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
2
A partisan melee erupts at Lasser's Hall as Howard M. Snapp lashes out at Lambert and judicial delays. The piece notes a brewing dispute with Porter Brewing, references keys, and mocks local politicians with satirical, barbed humor.
A Chicago doctor educated at Bellevue Hospital Medical College touts decades of practice and success in treating AGATE and CHRONIC CATARRH with new methods. He claims no superior in diagnosis and has cured hundreds in New York City and surrounding areas. He carries his instruments and offers home examinations.
F. M. Stone of Chicago was arrested by local detectives with help from Mr. Snyder of the Boston Store for attempting to pass a $7.50 check in Elgin under J. L. Stevens. A second similar check from the Fital National Bank of Elgin bore the names J. L. Lewis and J. H. Patterson. Stone claimed a Chicago connection and urged cashing at nearby stores, but authorities intervened. both checks appeared forged and Stone was held for a hearing before Judge Allen.
The opening day saw Charles Fleming of Torino lose the 100 yard dash to Charles Taylor of Arcola after a last burst by Taylor. Fleming’s Peru team later earned praise as his gold medal from the Peru fire company was presented in appreciation of his two victories and second place.
Louis A. Gourdain, once linked to a Chicago prison case, is reported in London seeking to overthrow the American republic and crown a queen said to be Helen of New York. He claims a secret network claims 3,000,000 votes and vows to fight socialism within three years.
Marshal Frank Langdon will discuss increasing interest in organizing the fire service at the 11th annual National Firemen's Association meeting in Chicago August 19-21. Others from Aurora and Elgin will attend, with sessions on pensions and accident indemnity. events include a lake boat ride and park tours.
The sanitary district of Chicago fights its tax bills with the Will County Board of Review. Assessments cover two years and may linger through court. Last year it objected to taxes on retaining wall and spoil bank, then got an injunction stopping collection. Attorney Frank J. is named in the latest actions against taxes. Seven specific complaints arise over the Apollo bank in DuPage township and improvements along their right of way.
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