Thieves Blow Safe At H T Truby Grain Co
Minooka Aug 6 Special to The Republican third safe blow this year at H T Truby Grain Co office. Robbers use nitro glycerine to loot $1,100. Two youths Andrews accosted near McMichels farm by masked man. Detectives and crews from several cities hunt attackers. insurance covers losses. The incident follows earlier 1907 breakages.
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Minooka
H. T. Truby Grain Co
Andrews
McMichels Farm
Truby
Stevenson Here Last Night Holds Joliet Campaign Reception
Former Vice President Stevenson visited Joliet for a rally ahead of his Democratic nomination bid for governor. A crowd of about 500 greeted him as Judge Allen and local manager directed events at the Hotel Duncan. The Dellwood band played while Charlie Stevens led the procession with the flag.
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Duncan
Rock Island
E. M.’Allen
Dellwood Band
Charlie Stevens
Violation Requisition for Return of Frank Schultz
Governor Deneen issued a requisition to South Dakota for the return of Frank Schultz to Joliet for parole violation. Schultz, jailed for burglary in Cook County on April 1, 1904, was paroled July 9, 1907, later committing a South Dakota crime and sent to Sioux Falls. his term ends August 13.
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Springfield
Deneen
South Dakota
Jollet
Frank Schultz
Schultz
Joliet
Cook County
Mehittable A. Logan
Sioux Falls
Carry Nation Visits Plainfield Saloons in Harsh Crusade
Mrs. Carry Nation lectured at a Chautauqua in Plainfield criticizing all tobacco users as as bad as liquor. Reporters noted her sharp condemnation of smoking and chewing, while the audience reacted with curiosity and humor. The event continued on page eight.
Lest You Forget Congressman Snapp Led Lobby at Springfield
President McCormick credits Congressman Snapp with leading a Springfield lobby that defeated the elevated channel project, saving Joliet from the costly proposal. The report frames Snapp as the pivotal figure opposing the plan.
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McCormick
Snapp
Springfield
McCormick Claims Snapp Saved Joliet From Sanitary Channel
The Joliet situation centers on President McCormick of the Sanitary District praising Congressman Snapp for leading a Joliet lobby to defeat an elevated waterway plan. McCormick asserts Snapp saved Joliet from the corporation’s push and water power grab, while acknowledging the other lobby members.
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Howard M. Snapp
Robert R. McCormick
Sanitary
Joliet
Lambert Organ
Pres. McCormick
Springfield
Sanitary District
Joliet’s
Snapp
Ti Conpp
McCormick
Gressman Sna
Chicago
Payment Stopper Prompts Fight Over Draft
Local investor and the Butte and Buxton Mining Co spar over a $500 draft. Bank promises delay as mining firm fights to force payment after investors lost thousands. Priests allegedly led foreigners to invest large sums, with several thousand dollars believed taken locally. Continued on Page Eight.
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Butte & Buxton Mining Co
Republican Rally At Ridgewood Tonight
A Grand Republican Rally is set for this evening in Jones hall on Walnut Street Ridgewood under the 19th Precinct Republican club. Speakers include Congressman Snapp and George A Barr as the club hosts several ante primary meetings.
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Jones’ Hall
Walnut Street
Ridgewood
19Th Precinct
Republican Club
Congressman Snapp
George A. Barr
Good Enough Democrat Adams and Crow's Party Shifts
The speaker notes Crow seeks the Republican nomination for Congress and was a good enough Democrat to support Cleveland against Blaine and Bryan against McKinley. He swore on the witness stand he voted for Lewis Steward, the 1892 Democratic candidate, and has mostly voted the Democratic ticket since then.
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Adams
Crow
Congress
Cleveland
Bryan
McKinley
Lewis Steward
Joliet Promoters Accused of Stock Scam Involving Clergy
Joliet residents were drawn into a Chicago led stock push that promised 25 percent dividends after suspcious allurements. Promoters used two businessmen who gave 2500 checks and ministers to back the subscription drive collecting 100000 dollars. Investigators flag slow pay bills and question the venture amid fears of a major local business scandal.
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Joliet. Industries
Joliet
Chicago
Republican
Con
Sears, Roebuck
Montgomery
W@t & Co
Do You Want the Sanitary District to Dictate Congressmen
A provocative question asked about governance and the influence of a local sanitary district on choosing congressional representatives. The piece explores concerns about authority, accountability, and the separation of municipal and national roles.
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Ned Nelson
Winifred Brown
Brown
Tnsured
Molle
Stevensu
Judge Allen
Carry Nation
Plainfield
Citizens
Wexican
Mexico
ONN
Butte & Buxton
Serks Money
Total
Sir Thomas Catalepsy
Saapp
Bark
Ing
Blaine
Tion List
Joliet Capital
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