Purify the Illinois River Movement Draws Valley Support
The Republican reports a regional push to purify the Illinois river amid Chicago drainage concerns. Marseilles and Joliet newspapers back a united valley effort against river pollution from Chicago's sewage system, while officials debate lake-water flow requirements and power impacts.
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Thlis Nois
Theinois River
China
Marseilles
Ilinois
Joliet
Peoria
Ottawa Free Trader
Chicago
la ¥Ollette
Illinois
O'Callahan
Illinois Valley
Joliet Channel
Ocallahan
Lockport
Washington
Mrs. Sylva M Diehl Dies After Long Life Of BusinesS
Mrs. Sylva M Diehl died July 30 at her home after a life of business acumen and deep religious faith. Born January 23, 1842 in Caledonia Illinois she married Alfred J Diehl in 1867 and leaves two sons Mahlon and Cary and two daughters Blanche Mas Ina Pearl Diehl. She managed family affairs and bank dealings before her death and wrote clear expressive letters. Funeral was held August 4 at her residence with family members attending.
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Normal
Chicago
Zion City
God
Mahlon
Oregon
Cary
Colorado
Pearl Bradley
Kansas City
Clifford Ireland for Congress in Sixteenth District
Clifford Ireland of Peoria runs as a Republican candidate urging party unity to win in November. He states he has never held office and rejects control by bosses, claiming experience as farmer banker lawyer and businessman supports a united Republican victory. Headquarters 901 Jefferson Building.
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United Republican Party
Ireland
United Republican
Jefferson Bldg
Pioneer coroner candidate Marshall County primary Sept 13
Death of Rosa Keifer a pioneer resident aged 77 19 days following a week long illness. Funeral at St Marys church burial in German cemetery with Rev Fr Schauer officiating. Survived by daughter Mrs Mary Noll. pallbearers named. Undertaker A B Smith.
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Rosa Keifer
Herman Keifer
St. Mary's Church
Fr. Schauer
Keifer
Baden
Germany
Altar Society
Mary Noll
Joseph Kuss
Anton Stadel
Will Peterman
Peter Toemmes
Peter Merdian
Valentine Bogner
A. B. Smith
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