Rail and Waterways Debate Pivots on Relief for Freight Costs
Washington D C December 6 Special to The Republican James J HM head of the Great Northern Rail Co spoke at the National and Harbors congress arguing railroads back waterway expansion to ease freight costs. He urged a modest federal aid plan and warned that high operating expenses slow railroad growth while freight rates decline. He supported a Lakes to Gulf waterway and urged careful bond decisions to finance highway improvements while preserving rail service.
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Washington, D. C
James J. HM
Great Northern Rail Co
National and Harbors Congress
Hill
Remarkable Rise of William B Wilson from Mine Helper
William B Wilson rose from working in a coal mine at age nine to represent the Fifteenth Pennsylvania district in Congress. A longtime national secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers, he played a key role in labor organization and now seeks the presidency of the UMWA. Friends pushed him to run to advance the union’s goals in Washington.
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United Mine Workers of America
John Mitchell
National
Mitchells
Wilson
Congress
Forefathers Supper Planned by First Presbyterian Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Presbyterian Church will stage its 40th Forefathers Supper next Wednesday evening December 11. Justice Carter of the Supreme Court will speak, with D. R. Anderson as toastmaster. A St Johns Universalist and a East er n Avenue Baptist pastor will share toasts, and an orchestra will perform. Committees include Tables, Kitchen, Decorations, Soliciting, and Purchasing chaired by Mrs C W Jordan, Mrs A E Vance, Mrs Charles Russell, Mrs George Skinner, and Mrs L A Gesler.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Tustice Car
Supreme Court
D. R. Anderson
W. E. Durstine
Harry Westbrook Reed
St. Johns. Universalist Church
R. Edward Sayles
Eastern Avenue Baptist Church
C. W. Jordan
F. E. Marsh
Louis Stocker
A. E. Vance
J. Frantz
J. FP. Skéel
F. W. Brown
S. A. Nelson
Charles Russell
E. C. Barrett
George Skinner
Gilbert B. Johnson
Myrl Shaw
LaVerne White
Arntz
B. Ecklund
Speech on moving forward and voting lines
A speaker declares alignment with a set of sensible moves and emphasizes unity in voice and vote. The remark frames collective progress and a desire to follow agreed lines, appealing to shared judgment among listeners.
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Eas
Scarlet fever outbreak reported in city child on Allen Street
The health department says only one contagious disease case prevails, a scarlet fever child on Allen Street. Snow and cooler weather aid germ killing, while physicians note several light grip ailments due to the weather change.
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Allen Street
Health Department
Eberly Concert Party Delayed. Joliet Stop Delays Ottawa Street Event
The John Eberly Concert party, traveling two days, arrived late for the Union Methodist entertainment at Ottawa Street M. E. church. A large audience was dismissed and tickets refunded due to a late train and missing instruments. Management could not control the delay and no return arrangements have been set.
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John Eberly
Joliet
Ottawa Street
M. E
Union Methodist
Eberly
Tthe
State Grange Meeting Open to Public Tuesday
The public is invited to attend the State Grange meeting on Tuesday evening December 10 with all other sessions for members only. W F Smith of Platmfiel will preside and speakers include Robert Paton Mayors Cronin L F Beach Anthony Martin and George F Beil. The event starts at 8 00 in the Trades and Labor hall at the corner of Jefferson and Ottawa.
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Grange
W. F. Smith
Platmfiel
Robert Paton
Joliet
Cronin
L. F
Wife seeks divorce over threats and cruelty by Zimmerman
Mrs. Josephine Zimmerman of 1314 Center street files in circuit court for divorce from John Zimmerman. She alleges threats to kill, repeated assaults on her, cruel treatment of six children born since their 1888 marriage, and habitual intoxication over two years. An injunction restrains him from selling or encumbering homestead and property.
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Zimmerman
Josephine Zimmerman
Center Street
Schlantz
Mary
Annie
John
Henry
Joseph
Famous Quintet Five Hruby Brothers to Perform
The Hruby Brothers Quintet will perform at Central Presbyterian church next Tuesday in the Men’s League series. The five brothers Frank Ferdinand Alois John and Charles play piano violin clarinet trumpet cornet bass t horn and cellophone. They are ages 12 to 32 and are sons of Frank Hruby Jr noted as a world renowned time.
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Hruby Brothers
Central Presbyterian Church
Frank
Ferdinand
Alois
America
John
Charles
Brothers
Frank Hruby, Jr
Mayor Price Sought on Assault Charge in Elgin
A warrant was issued for Mayor Price of Elgin after reporter John Reavis says the mayor attacked him at the Elgin police station injuring him. Police search for Price, who is believed to have fled toward Chicago after the incident.
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Mayor Price
Elgin
John Reavis
Elgin Courier
Chicago
Reavis
Madden proposes reform to gas rates in Washington
Representative Martin B. Madden of Chicago introduces bills to reform public utilities in Washington and compel the Washington Gas Company to supply gas at 75 cents per thousand feet, down from the current 1 dollar in Washington and 1.50 in Georgetown.
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Congress
Washington Gas Company
Washington
Martin B. Madden
Chicago
District of Columbia Committee
Wasington Gas Company
Georgetown
Patrolman Ewitz faces new accusations after acquittal
Report alleges Patrolman Joseph Ewitz threatened witnesses and coerced others to avoid summons in a case over extortion charges. He was found guilty only of minor misconduct and suspended five days without pay. Further investigation urged as witnesses attest to intimidation and poor proceedings at the Police and Fire Commission hearing.
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Evitt
Bridewell
Joseph Stukel
Stukel
Evitz
John Rudman
North Scott Street
Commission
Water taxes fully paid by arrears owners in city report
The city collector reports all back water taxes paid by users in arrears. Conditions for water users are better now than since before the Crosius administration, with improvement noted during the Barr administration up to the week.
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Crosius
Barr
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