Political Fire Chiefs Debate Civil Service and Politics
John D. Paige argues city political rule should govern departments and opposes civil service for fire chiefs. He cites Chief McAfee and Chief O Connor asserting politicians are essential to public will and warns against imperial powers for chiefs, urging fair treatment of politicians as long as they serve the public.
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John D. Paige
Paige
McAfee
O'Connor
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
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Kansas City
Pittsburg
New Orleans
Baltimore
Bloomington
Peoria
Aton's Improvements For Chicago and Alton Railroad
The Chicago and Alton Railroad notes major upgrades under President Felton. Grade reductions stretch from Springfield to Bloomington and beyond, bridges are renewed, rails purchased, and track length extended. Restoring Jefferson and Washington street crossings is urged, with a new depot postponed until track elevation issues are resolved.
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Felton
Chicago and Alton
Gilliam Hill
Missouri River
Kansas City
Slater
Springfield
Bloomington
Blomington
Chicago
Jefferson
Washington
Felton Shout
Washington Streets
Fortune Teller Fails to Gauge Boys Demand on Job Offer
A Chicago street encounter finds two young boys resisting a fortune teller's option to hire them for distributing circulars. The youngster bluntly questions the woman's knowledge and sets their price, revealing a sharp, humorous exchange.
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Chicago
Twain
Bill
Union Club Party Showcases Labadie Readings
Mr and Mrs Francis Labadie the renowned duologue artists headline a Union club program tonight presenting a full reading program. Selections span classics and lighter literature including Festus A Reader Stella an Elocutionist Romeo and Juliet The Farewell Scene Damon and Pythias The Merchant of Venice A Happy Pair and more.
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Union Club
Francis Labadie
Festus
Labadie Stella
Labadi
Re ” Damon
Pythias
John Banim
Theyre Smith
Joliet clubs debate federation plan at Dec meeting
Miss Hoagland of the public library to address Woman's Study club on federation benefits. The clubs seek unity to boost Joliet’s literary life, contrasting Joliet with Galesburg’s college culture.
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Miss Hoagland
Joliet
Galesburg
Woman's Study Club
Masonic Temple
Miss Gloagland
Maggie
Tom
Japan
Harry Abell
Anna Stinson
F.R. Shaw
Union Street
Joliet Water Works Boilers Called Unsafe by Inspector
A water committee member reports the Joliet water works boilers pose a safety risk due to weakened metal from water chemistry. The casualty insurer has demanded removal within six months and a lower safe steam head of eighty five pounds, with the city facing potential liability for any future explosion. Mayor Mount cites possible emergency action while council deliberates a broader water system expansion ordinance.
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East Washington Street
Casualty Company
Joliet
Mount
Paul Revere Lodge Elects Officers for Flourishing Year
Paul Revere lodge No. 271 K of P elected its officers led by C C G Jones as V C and Fred L Mateer as V C. The lodge, owner of Castle Hall in the German Building, reports strong finances and 170 members with surplus revenues from hall rentals.
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Ke Geist
White Cross Election in Lockport Ninth Council Chooses Officers
Lockport No 9 Order of the White Cross held its annual election last night naming Thomas R. Davis as Commander Albert C. Nicholson as Vice Commander W H McDonald as Past Commander John R Pitts as Recorder Sarah O Pitts as Treasurer Emma A Portsmouth as Prelate William J Dunning as Marshal E D Howland as Medical Examiners B W Frey as Inner Guard L W Foster as Outer Guard Trustees include B S Frey Margaret Tailor and W H McDonald Supreme officers from Joliet attended and were entertained as the council vies to lead the county and gain the banner council status
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Lockport Council
Order of the White Cross
Thomas R. Davis
Albert C. Nicholson
W. H. McDonald
John
R. Pitts
Sarah O. Pitts
Emma A. Portsmouth
Wm. J. Dunning
E. D. Howland
B. W. Frey
L. W. Foster
B. S. Frey
Margaret Tailor
Joliet
What Sengenberger Offers for Saturday Produce Sale
Nice craw berries 10 cents a quart fresh crepe vetery 25 to 85 cents a bunch fresh parsley lettuce cauliflower one cent and one cent fing Hubbard squash red cabbage ca tawba grapes and New York Concords 20 cents basket fine Canada rutabagos 50 cents bushel extra nice large smooth white potatoes 65 cents bushel 122 North Chicago street.
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New York
Chicago Stret
Oop Things to Eat at Holmstrom Headquarters
Headquarters for stockfish Norway anchovies lingon berries brown beans and yellow peas. Creamery butter touted as the best in town. Apples bought by the carload and sold by the barrel at right price. P. I. Holmstrom at 805, 7-9 Case Street.
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Norway
P. i. Holmstrom
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