Riis Lecture Highlights Battle with the Slums and Reform
Jacob A. Riis, famed reformer and police reporter, recounts his decades long crusade against squalid tenements and crime. He praises sunshine, fresh air, playgrounds, and kindergarten work, cites Mulberry Bend park gains, and lauds Joliet prison management during a Westward lecture tour.
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Jacob A. Riis
Brooklyn
Riis
New York Tribune
Riss
Bils
New York
New York Sun
Ris
West
Chicago
Habana Smokers Dist. Debut from White Bros Distributors
A promotional notice announces Habana Smokers distributed by White Bros as a new tobacco product line.
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Habana
White Bros
YMCA Entertainment Course Brings Noted Performers This Season
The Y M C A entertainment course runs through April 23 with top acts including Whitney Mockridge Grand Convert company January 7 and Edward Everett Hale April 23. Notables like Alexander Hlack Miss Jerry Rogers-Grilley Cuba and Katherine Ridgeway appear, promising a season of premier cultural events for the city.
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Y.M.C. A
Whitney Mockridge Grand Convert Company
Alexander Hlack
Miss Jerry
Dr.d. F. Fox
Royal Tyrolean Concert Troupe
Rogers-Grilley Combination
George Kennan
Cuba
Mockridge
America
England
Arthur Nikisch
Theodore Thomas
Carl Zerrahn
Mrs Sadler Injured in Prison Accident
Mrs W H Sadler in charge of the work injured while passing through the prison cold storage department. She slipped and fractured two bones in the left leg above the ankle. She was treated by the prison physician and later moved to 210 North Broadway, where she is reported improving.
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W. 8. Sadler
Chicago
Sadler
Inaugural School Building Bills Approved and Finances Discussed
The township high school board audited and paid 11 117.83 in bills including 7 090.60 to the Gilliard Brothers for new building extras and 1 350 to Henry Newgard. The board issued the last 7 000 of bonds to Wilmington Bank and authorized borrowing 5 000 on a tax levy warrant. The inauguration ceremonies for the new building are being planned with furniture delays. Enrollment reaches 480 with five more post graduates. heating and maps are noted as needed. The session also covers political commentary on Senate organization and House speakership with Governor’s proper role emphasized.
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Gilliard Brothers
Henry Newgard
U. S. Desk and Office Furniture Company
Barrett Hardware Company
Joliet Pure Ice Company
Wilmington Bank
Marshall
Brown
Columbus
Governor-Elect Yates Delivers Stance on Senate
Governor elect Yates addresses the Illinois political scene stating no current candidate for U S senator and no commitment to any aspirant. He asserts the senate should be organized equitably among Republicans, denying Republican concessions to Democrats, to reflect the voters’ will.
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Yates
United States
Ilinois
State Senate
Senate
Labor Men Meet in Louisville Ahead of AFL Convention
American Federation of Labor executives meet in Louisville to discuss the Detroit convention report and grievances. President Gompers predicts many important labor questions. 223 duplicate credentials received. Delegates arrive by train as the Kentucky Federation of Labor and Louisville Central Labor Union arrange entertainment and lodging.
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American Federation of Labor
Detroit
Music Hall
Gompers
Frank Morrison
P. J. McGuire
James Duncan
McGuire
Federation
Carpenters
Peter Curran
London
Samuel Weir
Scotland
Toronto
Willard House
Kentucky Federation of Labor
Louisville Central Labor Union
Bazaar Opens at Universalist Church With Crowded Parlor
Universalist ladies opened a bazar in church parlors last evening to a large crowd despite bad weather. A short musical program featured Miss Lish of the Columbia School of Oratory with praised readings and solos. Booths display attractive china and aprons while a fish pond and fortune telling draw attendees. Tonight's event includes a baby show and promises further surprises.
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Universalist
Lish
Columbia School of Oratory
Doll Booth
A. W. Hays
W. H. Nevens
Candy Booth
Lulu Puffer
Dr. Werner
Mesdames Barnes
N. J. .Howe
J.L. O’donnell
Gerlach
Joliet K of P Elects New Officers at Lodge Meeting
Joliet lodge No. 532 of the Knights of Pythias elected its officers last night including C C Mack MacDonald V C John F Parsons M of W M E McCloskey P T C Matlock K of R and S J B Gleisner M at A Colin MacDonald I G Arnold Gross O G D F Zimmerman and Trustee James A McKeown. An ad urged Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as instant relief for burns cuts and injuries.
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Joliet Lodge
C. C
MacDonald
Vv. C
John F. Parsons
M. E. McCloskey
T. C. Matlock
J. B. Gleisner
Colin MacDonald
I. G
Arnold Gross
D. F. Zimmerman
James A. McKeown
Dr. Thomas
G A R Election Names Officers for Bartleson Post 6
G A R Post No 6 held its annual election at the headquarters with about thirty in attendance. Commander W W Gifford and a slate of officers were elected for the coming year. Delegates and alternates were chosen to attend the state encampment in May. Installation is planned for the first regular meeting in January.
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M. Calmer
J. Morrison
C. H. Thayer
Mr. Yates
John Leffler
Theo
Noble
A. Arrasmith
J. .Q. Elwood
James Egan
D. N. Shipman
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Wilcox Bros
Carriage Repository
Cass and
Desplaines Streets
Cass Street
Eastern Avenue School
Elgin
Werden Buck
Chicago Street
California
J. G, Sengenberger
Ausonia
Yankee
Dollar Watch
Offerson Street
J Sane Tranh
Mr. Riis
Mulberry Bend
Billy
Joliet
Cc. N. Wheeler
Bady
Township Board
Gilliard Bros
House of Representatives
House Republican
Messrs
Sherman
Shanahan
Lyon
Illinois
Fovernor
American Federation
Louisville
Elocutionist
P. Election
Dinet
Flouer Ti
Sie
Chicago and
van Buren Streets
G.A .R
Hl. Franklin Lotz
Suite
Loughran Building
Chicago Streets
Brock
G. A. Brock
Optician
Fair & Square Jewelers
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