Ballot evidence disputed as court weighs changed ballots
In a dramatic trial development, Corbett concedes the ballots were altered while Crolius’s side abandoned hope for counts in the Third and Fifth wards. Key testimony reveals vault security and a change ofination while Ber scheid and Smith recount the sequence, raising questions about ballot integrity and access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. C. Crolius
Vlent
Snapp
Ney Corbett
Smith
Combinator
Berscheid
Berhimeck
Emery
Berid
Jefferson Street
Afernoos
Murphy
Herald
Crolius
Pledges Adopt Power Development Plan at Sanitary District
The Republican sanitary district platform pledges rights purchase at Hickory Creek and development of water power for public use by the district for nearby towns at the lowest possible price. Private sale only for surplus at top price, to fund Chicago electrical needs. Also calls for harmonizing with valley residents and urging congress to fund ship canal studies and completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican’ Sanitary District Convention
Hickory Creek
Chicago
U.lages
Sanitary District
War Department
St. Louis
Royal Yacht Race From Greenwich to Gravesend
King Charles II took a lead role in the first recorded yacht race described by Evelyn on October 1 1661. The king sailed a royal pleasure boat against the Duke of York’s new vessel in a Greenwich to Gravesend and back course, wind unfavorable on the outward leg but the return saved the stake. The Dutch East India Company supplied ships described as excellent sailing vessels, and the voyage included diversable persons and fords aboard. The term yacht entered English from Dutch Jagten meaning to hunt or speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Ocean
Charles II
Evelyn
Dutch East India Company
Duke of York
Greenwich
Gravesend
Hingland
London Chronicle
Property transfers list with numerous Joliet area deeds
A sequence of real estate deeds shows multiple transfers in Joliet and nearby towns. Buyers include James Butky, Bridget Bannon, Solomon Shiffer, Augusta Rodgera and others, with parcels on Elizabeth Moranor Union Cass Hyde Park and more. Totals range from 50 dollars to 15 750 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Butky
Thomas Kenney
Elizabeth Street
Moranor
Bridget Bannon
Margaret Martin
Union Street
First Avenue
Solomon A. Shiffer
Arnold J. Goss
Cass Street
Pickwick
Augusta Rodgera
Margaret McGwan
Wilton
Arnst Bagtz
August Zibel
Hickory and
Moran Sts
Charles W. Comstock
Chicago
Maude Cluter
Joliet
Hyde Park Avenue
Jatoes Dd
Frazer
Alfred Legg
Homer
Ignatz Kachelhoffer
Louis ‘Bortnik
Plainfield Road
Sherwood Ave
August Levenduskey
Lemont
Frank Tatrick
Hammond
Ind
Lucius C. Burnham Te Giusepps
Disillusionment in Schiller Visit Follows Weimar Reverie
George Eliot’s trip to Weimar in 1854 with Lewes left her enthralled by Schiller’s legend and the house. Yet viewing his study and skull revealed a starker reality, dimming her ideal of the poet as she learned of his frailties and the harsher judgments of contemporaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eliot
Schiller
Weimar
Lewes
Rauch
Stirne
Tieck
Marriage Licenses Listed for Wide Chicago-Area Names
A list of marriage licenses includes David Wandless age 25 of Wesley wed to Myrti Faulkner 19 Joliet and many other couples from Joliet Chicago Joliet area and surrounding towns with ages ranging from 19 to 42. Names span Indianapolis Wilmington Braidwood Joliet Chicago Kankakee Plainfield Oswego Crete and other locales with several entries showing spouses and ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wandless
Wesley
Myrti
Faulkner
Joliet
William Dahlman
Indianapolis
Indiana
Delia Murphy
Thomas M. Murphy
Wilmington
Catherine Mabon
Braidwoo
Eugene M. Thayer
Emma Lasi Pfundstein
Manhattan
Peer C. M_ Stende
Jesse
Durek
Chicago
Martin Borells
Frannie Moran
Ath Coal
Edward L
Hela
Hattig I
Dreckster
Peotone
Leonard’ A
van Deusen
Braceville
Elizbeth Dent
Goal City
William Jack
Barbara Augustaites
Filpolit Loren
Kareline Pikulaska
St. Louis
William Sap
Japan to issue copper coinage for Korea
The Japanese government decides to issue copper coinage for Korea with copper from Japanese mines. The move aims to support Korea related trade and ensure continued Chinese demand for American copper markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morea
Korea
Day of Splendid Sport at Miners Outing in Coal Field
Saturday’s picnic drew hundreds from seven societies and four hundred families to Coal City area. Events included races for all ages, a greased pole climb, and an Italian themed ball game won by the Diamond U. A. C. with prizes and lively marching band entertainment. The Diamond Rosebuds challenge coal field teams under 18 to a future contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braidwood
Picvic
Combined Miners’ Associations
Old Italy
Osborn
Gikeken’s Grove
Coal City
Moilman
Societa Beneficenza
Umberto No. 1
Vittorio Emanuelis
City
Braldo Stella d'Italia
Cristoforo Columbo
Carbon Hill
Alvina de Larzo
Ustom
Italia
Nobland
Timo
Luka
Luks
Reilies Sbafs
Diamond U. A C
Coal City Cubs
Cosl City Marons
Diamond
Maroons
Lada
Cou! City
Cubs
Big Joe" Viskocil
Miller
Sureator
Bing Mine
John Danti
Joliet
H. Publ
Fate of a Japanese Traitor and Brutal Interrogation
A Russian naval raid near Vladivostok sank one ship and disabled another after a surprise attachment by Russian forces. Investigators traced the leak to a Tokyo sea officer who received a large sum. confronted, he was humiliated and killed by fellow officers in a secluded room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladivostok
Tokyo
Admiralty
Joliet Letters Endorse Judge Marshall for Circuit Judge
Joliet residents, including H. Haley and Warren Goodell, write to praise Judge Marshall. They cite his honesty, upright character, legal ability, and long residence in Joliet, urging support for his circuit judge candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Sankanee
Joliet
Haley
H. P
Hales
Jolet
Dar
Time-Democrat
Marhall
Hiley
Cniago
Adams
Hine
Hischer
Ion
Haley Saya
Judge Marshall
P. C. Haley
S Bank
Warren
Goodell
Loda
Johet
Ballot tampering evidence narrows in Joliet case
Circumstantial evidence in the Crosius ballot tampering case tightens. Officials report ballots changed during an eleven day window in the city hall vault, despite guards, with investigators tracing a possible Springfield financial motive and ongoing efforts to identify involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berscheid
Joliet National Bank
Ccity Hall
Otelock
Messrs. Peck and
Mooney
David Emery
C. L. Stevens
News
States
Heise
Peck
Bob Curry
Springfield
Crolius
Clinton
Romeoville notes and roving locals in a village column
Ray Humphery resigns as Santa Fe agent and heads to Portland after a brief Rom eoville stay to take a new job following a sightseing visit to the World's Fair. Other items include school appoints, sports results, and village ordinance updates with various local residents and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Humphery
Santa Fe
Portland
Oregan
C. C. Masse
Ancona
Edward Markstrom
Romeoville
Andrew Nelson
Ozema
Wisconsin
Romeos
Sill Cross
John A. Girden
Joliet Flax Company
Matilda McCoy
Higgins School
Porter Stariz “Purchas
Lockport
H. F. Brockman
W.s. Baden Springs
Indiana
Ealth
Maria Walker
Bachman
Pssi
Niy
Whelan
Calocago
Norton and Co
George Selomig
Magazins
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Ee Dibell
Key Corbett
Crol
Forney Haley
Reland
Dibell
Corbett
Spp
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Heynay
Clark Berscheid
Aty Downey
Borscheid
Ricksch
Hopper
Hill
Gay
Republican Sanitary District Convention
Monaghan
Hugh Maulligan
Alexander Skinner
Reed
Joseph Soere
South Wilmington
Mike Brta
Barney Perona
Frank Ogildo
Frank Giovannini
Batista Camp
T. A. Mason
Uziah Mack
Jotles
Annie F. Cowles
McGre
Iowa
Vita Scofi
John Powell, Jr
Plainfield
Thomas J. Kelly
Margaret Kjallin
Raynor Ave
Moranst
Albert M. Schuessler
Frederick A. H. Bub
James Street
Glacken’s Grove
Dreds
Jos
The
Watseka Times
Elitor O
Messia
Stevens
Sherif Ray
Barr
Severa
Busweiser
Messrs. Emery
Cin Reitz
Messrs
Reitz
Ray
Chicago Street
Char, N Wheeler
He Rald
Aller Brothers
Wasconsin
Norway
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