Yates Not Likely to Interfere in Spring Campaign
Reported speculation on Governor-elect Yates shaping Illinois senatorial race fades as insiders note his independence and vow not to back any single candidate. Observers say he will govern for all Republicans, avoiding factional interference and endorsing no specific successor to Shelby Cullom.
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Chicago
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City considers ordinance to require scales for vegetables
City merchants warn that some hucksters use illegal measures to undersell. Police confiscated faulty bushel and peat measures while wholesalers demand action. Officials may pass a city ordinance forcing standard weights to curb fraud and protect permanent, taxed merchants.
Mount Seeks Democratic Nomination for Joliet Mayor
John B. Mount’s renomination prospects for Joliet mayor seem strong with backing from liquor interests and current officeholders. The Quinn faction debates its strategy as Mount and Quinn appear to be the two likely nominees, with a possible peace slate proposing Mount for mayor and John I F. Quinn for city treasurer.
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Steenhorn
Supreme Court
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John I F. Quinn
City Treasurer's One Term Sparks Political Alliance
A former city treasurer with a single term inspires interest as the office's allure prompts Republicans to plan a spring strategy around the likely combination of candidates and backing.
Glenwood Girls Receive Charity Entertainment at Talcott Home
The Glenwood Tennis club hosted a charity entertainment Saturday evening at C. H. Talcott’s Western avenue home. The Schubert quartet was unable to perform, replaced by P. Thomas and young pianist Eddie Collins. Donors contributed clothing and cash, with about $5 raised from clothing quarters.
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C. H. Talcott
Western Avenue
Glenwood Tennis Club
Mr. Long
Schubert
P. ¥. Thomas
Eddie Collins
Joliet
Warning to Thieves Over Fire Alarm Keys
Chief Paige warns theft of fire alarm box keys is futile and dangerous. Keys are numbered and recorded. using a station key to trigger an alarm risks indictment and fines. The notice stresses public safety and potential harm if a stolen key is used.
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Fire Department
Grand Jury
J. D. Paige
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Hardware store ad offers stove and skates sale
A. C. Patton advertises stoves worth 80 sold for 18 for a few days and skates priced from 85e down to 75. Also showcases enameled and granite ware and offers plumbing and general job work from 418 North Collins Street.
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A. C. Patton
North Collins Street
New County Officials Take Oath at Crowded Courthouse
A reception day marked the morning duties of Will county officials. Noah Whitley keeps the surveyor team. Ervin T. Geist becomes recorder with $20,000 bond. Frank Vander Bogart departs for Huntsville, Alabama. Coroner Calvin Z. Noel elected as first non physician coroner in years. W. D. Heise continues as state's attorney.
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Heise
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Carrie E. Hawkins
Geist
Noble
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John Kohlstedt
Joachim Schiantz
Louis Siefken
van der Bogart
Huntsville
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Charles E. Downey
Frank Noel
Thomas H. Riley
Noel
Will County
Noel & Gressing
van Buren Street
Downey
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Ottawa Street
W. D. Heise
Tailor John Klint Offers First-Class Suits At $20 Or $25
Local tailor John Klint invites customers to a first class suit making service priced at twenty or twenty five dollars. Address listed as 604 North Collins Street.
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Joh Klint
Merchant Rats
North
Collins Street
Forty Eight Hour Law Governs Joliet Letter Carriers
Joliet observes the new forty eight hour law for carriers aimed at better service and preventing overwork. Under the old rule eight hours six days were required with no overtime. the new rule allows staying out until all mail is delivered and overtime can be deducted from the next day if routes finish early. The change is expected to improve prompt mail delivery for distant residents.
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Joliet
Post Office
Special sale on boys suits at New York Atore
A one week sale offers boys suits priced 75c 1 1 25 and 2 dollars at the New York Atore located 1022 1024 North Collins Street. The prices are presented as a steep reduction expected to move stock quickly.
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Addams on Unions and Arbitration at Chicago Talk
Miss Jane Addams defended unions and the sympathetic strike at a Chicago Political Equality league lecture, contrasting Building Trades council mismanagement with city governance. She praised arbitration to settle labor disputes, supported the walking delegate, and endorsed an eight hour day while wary of strict apprentice limits.
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Jane Addams
Chicago Political Equality League
Building Trades Council
Aiss
Chicago
Boil Joliet Water to Ward Off Typhoid Epidemic
Physicians urge residents to boil city water amid ongoing typhoid cases despite health department calm. Old reliable Hickory creek blamed by some, while experts insist artesian supply harbors typhoid germs. Advice stresses boiling water for all uses to protect families. aside from typhoid, scarlet fever and diphtheria remain present but not alarming.
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Health ‘Department
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Hickory Creek
Magill Must Stay as Governor Grants Christmas Clemency
George J. Magill, a Joliet penitentiary banker, fails to win clemency for Christmas at home. Governor Tanner grants clemency to six prisoners including Hennessey Murray Denise Chow Lee Ventress and Hayes, while other cases including Magill and Murphy are denied.
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Cook County
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Franklin MacVeagh
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Chow Lee
Elza Ventress
John Hayes
Pardon Board
Richard Murphy
Michael Norris
Joseph Wright
Edward Wells
Vermilion County
John W. Earp
Moultrie
George Bryson
Joseph Lowry
Madison County
Robert German
White County
Theowald Nacrup
Harry Goodman
E. L. Milligan
Miss Fletcher to Wed Leo H Phillipe in Chicago
Miss Inez B Fletcher daughter of Mr and Mrs B Fletcher will marry Leo H Phillipe secretary of Young C A Grand Rapids Michigan at the bride's home 6239 Greenwood Avenue Chicago on Wednesday December 5 at 3 PM About twenty relatives will witness the ceremony including Mr and Mrs F M Harris and niece Miss Kittie Gillette After the ceremony the couple depart for Grand Rapids where they will establish their home.
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Greenwood Avenue
Chicago
Inez B
Grand Rapids
Harrigan to Stage Old Lavender in Joliet December 10
Celebrated playwright Harrigan brings his masterwork Old Lavender to Joliet for a Monday evening performance. His catalog includes The Leather Patch Mulligan's Guard Ball Cordelia's Aspirations Reilly and the 400 Waddy Dovugan and more, all reflecting New York life with sharp satire. He also performs several of his songs including Poverty's Tears Ebb and Flow and a new hit My Girl, which is gaining popularity.
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New York
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Stoves to Sell Cheap This Week at North Collins Store
Cold weather brings a one week sale on stoves at the New York store located at 1022 1024 North Collins street. Prices cut to attract customers who may not know the location. Shop sign hangs above the shop to guide buyers.
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North
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