06 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1902
Page
1
A published notice advertises a Saturday August 9 round trip from Joliet to St. Louis aboard the Alton. Departs 5:00 a.m. from Joliet, arrives 1:00 p.m. in St. Louis. round trip $3.00. Return allowed on the train leaving St. Louis by 11:40 p.m. Sunday August 10, per W. S. Burnett.
Joliet harness racing opening attracted the largest crowd in years at Ingalls Park with plans for Thursday featuring a 2:15 pace purse 500 and a 2:19 trot also purse 500. Local horses Irene W Chance and Major Muscovite headline events as merchants banks and firms announce closing for the afternoon.
Teamster delegates at Arbeiter Hall enjoyed a late evening smoker and speakers lineup. Chief Paige and crew staged a drill and fire fighting exhibition on Bluff Street drawing thousands. Representatives Drew Probst Ford Payne Shaw Driscoll Parker Smith and Cooley praised reforms and honest pay while toasting union gains.
Nelson Court of Honor entertained last night with a lawn party at Exchange and Hickory streets. The event drew many members and friends who enjoyed dancing late into the night and a program led by Captain Stoll. Refreshments were served by several ladies including Miss Cutting and Mrs. Nelson.
Rock Run Park hosts daily small gatherings as the week stays quiet for large events. Welch church members picnicked at 9:30 this morning returning by evening boat. Summer Outing Club plans a weekly Thursday event with Holman’s Orchestra. Elwood residents organize an all day Friday outing. no Saturday plans announced.
A large crowd gathered at the Novelty store this morning for its peach sale as fruit moved quickly. Mr. Ferriss of The News did not attend or dress his overcoat. Mr. Barber plans a carload sale next Saturday and offers ten free baskets of peaches to Ferriss for advertising if he participates in a cheap overcoat.
The Emerald Club held a summer dancing party at Theiler Park with about one hundred couples attending. Eterson's five piece orchestra provided music and played Home Sweet Home as the finale.
Fragmented text reports a drainage board dispute over deep waterway plans linking Chicago area basins. Accusations target a Gaylord syndicate and Judge Walsh with claims of political influence, while officials defend adherence to waterway development and taxpayer safeguards.
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