National Rivers and Harbors convention urges larger waterway funding
The National Rivers and Harbors Congress closed its session in Washington with President Roosevelt pledging to seek definite increases in river and harbor appropriations. Spokesman Albert Bettinger urged annual funding of 50 million dollars, arguing waterways would lower transport costs and boost national prosperity. E S Conway of Chicago cited large potential savings from shifting freight to waterways and predicted substantial overall transportation savings.
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National Rivers and Harbors Gress
Washington
White House
Congress
Albert Bettinger
Cincinnati
Maine
David R. Francis
Ourl
Europe
E. S. Conway
Chicago
United States
Peanuts License Case at Union Club Vaudeville
Fred Goodspeed arrested at the Union club vaudeville last night for vending peanuts without a license. He faced Magistrate Allen but paid only as a subject of a joke. Patrolman Carlson arrested him after patrolling in winter winds, leading to a light charge amid a 200-strong audience. The evening featured a Boston Philharmonic band march and multiple acts, including Soprano and Tenor numbers and a finale by Joy and Brownell.
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Fred Goodspeed
Union Club
Allen
Carlson
Boston Philharmonic
Mesdames
Schoenstedt
Martin
Castle
Biddle
T. P. O'Connor
Brownell
Mme
Messrs
Joy and
Close of Xmas Market Draws Crowd With Snow Storm Party
The Christmas market event last evening attracted a large crowd with acrobatic feats by Mr Head pleasing children. A snow-storm party was arranged for by Miss Hammel this afternoon. An evening program for High School juniors will be followed by a snow-storm dance.
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Mr. Head
Miss Hammel
Miscellaneous Shower for Augusta Goebel Before Wedding
Miss Elizabeth Quinlan hosted a miscellaneous shower on December 5 at 1301 Corn Street for Miss Augusta Goebel, who will wed Martin Moran after the holidays. Guests enjoyed games, music by the hostess and Tony, and the bride to be received many gifts.
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Elizabeth Quinlan
Corn Street
Augusta Goebel
Martin Moran
Tony
Great Lakes Shipping Sets New Records for Early 1906
Washington reports that the Great Lakes carried 64,380,763 tons in the first ten months of 1906, a 7,009,000 ton increase from last year and 22,000,000 tons above 1904. October shipments through Detroit River and Sault Ste. Marie canals rose sharply, prompting calls for a $50 million annual river and harbor program and up to $500 million for broader waterways.
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Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureaus of Statistics
Canada
Detroit River
Sault Ste. Marie
Ontario
Congress
Great Lakes
Universalist Bazaar to Open Wednesday Afternoon
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Universalist church announces a bazaar to open Wednesday afternoon in the church parlors. Features include home-dressed dolls and colonial rugs booths, with afternoons and evenings open daily and a Saturday chicken pie supper served by the group.
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Universalist
Ladies’ Aid Society
Proprietor Refuses Key in Suit Over Ottawa Street Store
A legal action seeks $659.80 against L Harpold and J L Harpold over possession of a Novelty store known as The Haberdashery. Cluett Peabody & Co accuse a transfer to bar creditors and bar owner Charles Barber blocks sheriff from taking possession. Sheriff Williams moved to seize stock with Deputy Williams in charge.
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Troy
N. Y
Chicago
Charles Barber
Chicago Street
Lindgren
Sheriff's Office
Williams
Barber
R. F. Williams
Daniel Eaton Sr Answers Summons In Jackson Township
Daniel Eaton Sr a leading Jackson township resident for decades died after a short illness at his home on the old homestead where he lived since 1862 He leaves a widow five children two brothers eighteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral services are set for Sunday at 1 30 pm at the old home with Rev Robt Yost of Central Presbyterian Church officiating.
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Daniel Eaton Jr
Robert Eaton
George Elle
Anna Jacobson
Jackson Township
Mary Ralf
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Matthew
Ireland
John
Joliet
Daniel “Eaton
Mr. Eaton
Central Presbyterian Church
Jonet
Robt.'Yost
Eet
St. Johns
Lake County
Indiana
Anna
Florence
Edward
Joseph
Oscar
Silk Thief Gang Hunted by Three City Police
Joliet Aurora and Elgin police coordinate to trap the silk thief gang after a recent Boston store break in. Marshal James E Younger of Elgin and Chief Michaels join Captain Murphy in pursuing crews across Kane and Will counties toward eventual penitentiary custody.
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Joliet
Aurora
Elgin
Boston
James E. Younger
Kane
Will
Marshal Younger
Chief Michaels
Will County
Kane County
State Penitentiary
Michaels
Captain Murphy
Crews
Leese
Pleasantly Surprised at Heaths Host Evening
Arthur Heath of Jerome avenue entertained many friends last evening at home with games and refreshments. Attending were Misses Alice McNeall Alice G Spencer Sara Spahn Enlu Frobish Edna Tompkins Lillian Fisher Bessie Emma Carver M Weston and Messrs George Wiman Otto Eickhoff Alfred Frobish.
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Arthur Heath
Jerome Avenue
Alice MccNeall
Alice G. Spencer
Sara Spahn
Enlu Frobish
Edna Tompkins
Lillian Fisher
Bessie
Emma Carver
M Weston
Messrs
George Wiman
Otto Eickhoff
Alfred Frobish
Mrs Jon Backes Sues For Divorce In Illinois Case
Mrs Frances Backes of Monce files for divorce from John Backes citing habitual intoxication cruelty non support and that his actions ruined their hotel business. Five children aged 13 to 20 named. temporary injunction granted to restrain disposal of hotel property and other assets.
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Ces Backes
Monce
John Backes
Schlantz
Backes
Will County State Bank
Monee
Holy Grail Lodge No 39 Elects Officers For Coming Year
Members of Holy Grail Lodge No 39 held the annual election in Castle Hall. Officers elected include Alfred M. Boarga as V C Thomas Dennison Prelate S V DeLong M of W Joseph Hodge K of R and S Hugo Griep M of F Menno Stassen Ex Wian Tt.morn Il G Clark Glasscock and trustees McLean Wiggin and John with Hugo Griep as representative. Ex congressman Posey of Indiana to plant a garden next year.
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Holy Grail Lodge
Castle Hall
C—aAlfred M. Boarga
Thomas Dennison
S. V. DeLong
Joseph Hodge
R, and &S
Hugo Griep
Menno Stassen
Wian
Morn Il
Charles At Jr
Clark Glasscock
McLean
Wiggin
John
Elwood Hibler
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Union Glub
Fultr—Waudeville
Lakes” Commer
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Panama Canal
Friends of Better Water Ways
Department of Ecommerce
Universalist Bazar
Popper
Cluett, Peabody & CO
Novelty Store
Club Man
Ager
Sheriff
E. C
Woods
J. L. Harpold
Commercial Club
Ottawa Street Furnishing Goods
the Haberdashery
Cluett, Peabody
Russia
Daniel Eaton Sr
Jackson
Old Homestead
Daniel Eaton, Jr
Jack
Scotland
Daniel
Craigh Warren
County Antrim
Mary
Kendall County
Edgin
Younger
Watch City
Jon Backes
Fran
K. P
Fr. B. Posey
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