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Newspaper
The Joliet Weekly News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
5
Three men staged a careful break in Morris post office at 1 AM blasting the safe with stamps and registered mail inside. A basement window and door panel were used with a floor hole and broom handle signal to watchmen. Night patrol pursued but the robbers escaped. no valuables were taken and officers face criticism for not using revolvers.
The state superintendent directs Will County country schools to observe Corn Carnival Day on November 6 1908 Teachers parents and pupils are asked to organize exhibits essays and a program with prizes for the best entries Exhibits may be displayed for about a week after the event and should use disinterested judges when possible Materials requested include sections of corn and other simple display items to decorate the schoolhouse
The body of a woman recovered from Summit drainage canal Thursday was identified by T O Kistelmacher as his aunt Mrs Hannah Kaiser of 73 Spring Street Chicago. Neighbors say she and husband William Kaiser once sold produce and she recently had 1500 on her person. Police favor suicide over murder, suggesting despondence after loss of Robsha.
Burglars forced entry to the Elwood post office and Gifford general store overnight. Stamps, papers, and the cash register contents totaling about $2,606 were stolen. tools from nearby blacksmith shop used, with no other items disturbed. Drugstore owner heard noises around 2 am. suspects fled before dawn.
Four more from Will county area drew land in the Rosebud allotment. Winners include Robert L. Kégley of Manhattan B E. Graham of Manteno 8 P. Avery of Joliet and C H. Braatz of Joliet. Dr G D Webb of Wilmington reportedly won a farm but lacks confirmation. Avery contemplates farming, with land claims awaiting first calls and consideration of Texas or Canada options.
Andrew S. Phelps denounces James J. Hill's alleged plan to fund the Republican campaign, warning that large contributions corrupt voters and favor plutocracy. He argues such money buys influence, threatens democracy, and questions American patriotism ahead of the November 8 election.
Kane county authorities pursue violations in Geneva Batavia and St Charles where illegal alcohol operations run as deputies seek license holders and test samples of so called unintoxicating beer The grand jury gathers evidence for indictments and aims to publicize offenders and their venues to enforce the local option provisions.
Springfield Oct 24 1908 The secretary of state House journal reveals Rep Thomas Riley Joliet absent on 46 percent of full calls and present on only five days of the first 22. Voters League notes Riley opposed civil service and labor bills, and abstained on key measures, raising questions about his effectiveness for Will and DuPage counties.
Carrier Lyman B died at home 721 S Eastern Avenue at 5 a m October 23 1908 aged 81 years 9 months. He is survived by two sons Lyman E B and Frank W Funeral notice to follow.
Thieves stole two horses a harness and a two seat carriage from William Fitzpatrick on Ed Donahoe's farm east of Lorenzo. Tracks led to Wilmington where they vanished. Magi Martin found a trace of tack near his house and returned it to Fitzpatrick. The thieves' fate remains unknown.
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