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Libel dispute unsettles Joliet editor in heated letter war
The letter from H Snapp denounces James Goodspeed over alleged libel and covert actions on a maternal appeal for a boy’s pardon. It accuses Goodspeed of lies and malice, vows further disclosures, and praises Rev Caldwell. New Lenox hosts centennial celebration picnic with speakers and music.
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the Sun
Goodspeed
Hill
Snapp
Jim Goodspeed
Joliet
James Goodspeed
James ‘Goodspeed
Mr. Goodspeed
Aother
James Foodspeed
Henry Snapp
Mr. Snapp
Caldwell
Mr. Caldwell
Jim
H. Swapp
New Lenox
Centendary
A. A. Francis
J. M. Thompson
Sylvanus Lynx