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Newspaper

The Joliet Weekly News

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1908

Page

2

Life Sentences for Yack and Beltzner Murders

Judge A O Marshall sentenced Mathew Stakha and Anthony Bluth to life imprisonment for two murders of Arthur Yack and August Beltzner. The judge rejected death as punishment, citing their ages and lack of remorse, and ruled in four additional robbery and burglary cases they will serve terms in the penitentiary.

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Republicans Rally Anti‑Machine Vote In Jackson Meeting

Eddie Howlett urged anti machine Republicans not only for Taft but for state and congressional races. He spoke in Elwood with George Barr to drum up support and boost enthusiasm among Republicans at the gathering.

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Money to Loan From Cowing and Young Lawyers

Money to loan advertised in ace amount with security features. Cowing and Young, lawyers, offer services at an office in Oub.

Cowing & Young

Taft Leads in Joliet Straw Vote as Bryan Gains

The News straw ballot from Joliet shows Taft leading Bryan by 2 901 in the county with Taft 9 107 and Bryan 206. Deneen leads Stevenson and the result suggests Deneen’s majority could fall to about 2 000 after regional adjustments.

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Jim Martin Ends Night Fare With Auto Rescue

Jim Martin rode with the Republican party in Will County. Their auto broke down two miles from Symerton near Andrew, forcing a late rescue. George Barr telephoned aid. Lem Northam drafted in to transport the patriots who addressed freemen. After delays and a faulty motor, Barr retrieved the party and towed the wrecked machine, all reaching bed by 3 a.m.

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Fire Devastates Farm Near Custer Park Destroying House Mill Orchard

A destructive fire sparked by engine embers swept William Fitzgerald’s farm near Custer Park on Wednesday. It destroyed a house and barn, damaged a peach orchard, and burned over forty acres of corn and pasture as dozens of neighbors fought the flames.

William Fitzgerald Custer Park Horse Creek Robert Welske Peatesree Burt Fingeese

Forest Rangers Explore Chiricahua Range with Botanist Crew

In the Chiricahua forest a team led by Supervisor Arthur H. Zachan and Assistant Harry B. Burrill surveys 40 miles of ridges and antlered canyons. Joe Cannon, the scientific adviser, gathers tree specimens while mapping timber volume and chasing wood thieves. The party camps at Rucker Creek near Horseshoe and plans a future forest station and health education retreat.

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Unknown man killed by train wheels near Drummond track

A mangled body found beside the tracks near the Drummond area after a southbound train passed. Coroner and agent Smith investigated at Berlin's morgue. The victim, about five feet tall with dark clothes and a soft hat, had no identifying details or witnesses.

Needle head injury at home during laundry mishap

A woman suffered a needle head injury when a needle protruding from a wall sank into her left wrist while reaching for clothing. The needle broke off, with the fragment remaining in the skin as surgeons and aides attempted removal, though success details are unclear.

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