13 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
The Joliet Weekly News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
1
The article describes the Geneva Home case where Ernestine Beck testifies while a guard questions jurors. It notes the matron Mrs Wells and the victim's fragile appearance as the jury is panelled. Jurors are chosen carefully to avoid emotional bias, with State's Attorney and defense aiming for fairness.
Joliet report says Feil, indicted for incest and bonded at 2500 dollars, allegedly fled toward Texas with household goods moved. State’s attorney doubts the tale but suspects preparation to leave Will County. Detectives doubt escape and warn Texas harsh on such cases. witnesses include Feil's children.
Osfo dd Ladd died at his Oneida Street home on Saturday night from what appears to be a lingering illness. Born in Stanstead, he came to Joliet in 1871 and would have been 0 years old. Local residents note a series of winter deaths in the immediate vicinity.
A Moriie County Court arrest record notes Kina Fisher, a 24 year old ward, broke parole leading to a new detainment. The item references a damaged line about a “Drris Girl” and an adventure context before the parole breach.
A married man Elmer Sparks of Marseilles is accused of aiding a wayward girl on parole from Morris county. They left Morris with two youths, met Sparks in Marseilles, and traveled by interurban to Ottawa then Chicago where they have stayed. Sparks and family reportedly live with his father in Marseilles.
Springfield editor laments the death of John Corlett in 1908 and recalls their friendship formed during the 1891 senatorial contest. The writer praises Corlett as honest and genial, noting his legislative integrity and credit to his district while expressing sorrow over his passing.
A band of train wreckers attempted to derail a fast mail and express train near Lockport by placing three switch ties and other obstructions on a bridge. The fast mail drew through without major damage after a two hour delay, while tools were found abandoned near the scene. Two prior incidents nearby hint at a broader criminal effort between Lockport and Chicago.
The Peoria papers raise their subscription rates to ten cents for six days and twelve and a half cents for seven. The nickel-age plan had not been in force for years, and some papers reduced prices to the limit. The Herald-Transcript reports Chas in May purchased a controlling interest in the Bouinfield News.
The Joliet News notes a long debate over prices with other papers raising from five cents to ten cents a week last November. The public accepted the steeper rate, subscribing generously to support local journalism.
Joliet's oldest citizen and America's oldest newsboy Orasmus Page, age 100, plans to mark his birthday next Tuesday at 649 Jefferson Street. Despite grip and frailty he says he would still like to sell papers if able, though today he rests and talks with FP Blove, noting he feels weak but determined to work again when possible.
Special correspondence reports a Taft boom taking root in Frankfort township as Roosevelt's message stirs momentum. Voters pressure machine leaders while editors avoid comment, seeking to explain primary law changes amid Cannon’s candidacy concerns.
The article profiles a 96 year old Joliet newsboy who began selling papers around the World’s Fair era. He braves illnesses and weather to work his stand, plans to return when able, and reflects on a life of delivering headlines and local politics. Ozias McGovney comments on state politics and reform efforts.
Town officials face nominations as elections approach on April 7. Farmers discuss Mokena grain market prospects and top price quotes. William Bechstein buys Liess Bros holdings, raising questions about alignment with the county grain trust or independence. Reports of mouldy corn and potential losses accompany weather and 1807 crop concerns. Reader notice invites public contributions and corrections for local news patrons.
Mrs Ellen Lemon aged 73 died at her home in Joliet on Sunday morning. She leaves son William daughter Misie Ella two brothers Michael and Paul Ryan of Wilmington and sister Mrs Catherine O’Brien. Funeral arrangements call for a graveyard service at St Patrick’s cemetery after a 9 am mass at St Mary’s church.
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