Conkling Faces Crowded Mayor Field in Joliet Race
Local Democrats weigh notables in a mayoral contest led by Alderman Conkling, broker Crosius, and others. Crosius presses his bid with strong organization while Conkling signals openness to the race, with party plans and potential candidates under discussion ahead of the spring convention.
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Has. Ling
Lutual Tos Building Association
C. Crosius
Conkling
Crobusy
Crosius
Stevens
Representative
Ness
Cushing
Cratic Club
Raub
Eratic
Tammany Organization
Dissent and canal bridge dispute at Morris convention
Reports from Morris show tensions within the archdiocese as candidates for bishop in Chicago face dissent. Mayors and officials traveled to Morris to discuss canal bridge funding, with Joliet city interests tied to bridge ownership and a potential legislative change to split costs.
Washington officials discuss Venezuela policy
Washington officials including Secretary of State and Secretary Hay consult with Senate leaders and the House on Venezuela affairs. President Roosevelt may send a special message to Congress outlining latest developments and possible actions. The British deny responsibility for the Cabello bombardment and London awaits U S guidance on arbitration of claims.
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Scripps-MeRe Washington
Roose
Réot
Hay
Sinator Culaio
Reign Affairs
Hab
Hitt
Thould Foreign Affairs Committee
Xenegplan
Comiece
Congress
Venezuela
Whitehouse
House of Commons
Ayala
Rto Cabello
Governerican
Inglhlief
Venezuelas
Hed
Satur
N Londoh
Do Teday
Er of Foreign Affairs
Miners' Side About All IW at Scranton
Scranton reports that coal strike sessions will present the miners side to the commission. With several hard coal workers called today and tomorrow, counsel claim most points are proved. An adjournment is set for Saturday until after the holidays, with sessions resuming likely in Philadelphia.
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Scranton
Coal Strike Commission
Philadelphia
Fatal Tenement House Fire in New York
A tenement fire in New York this morning killed Mrs. Mary Bond and two children and left several tenants injured.
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New York
Scripps-McRae
Mary Bond
Thanks for kindness to our son Albert from many groups
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors including the St. Alois Branch W C U the A S M W L A No 50 and the Central Trades and Labor Council for the many kindnesses shown during the sickness and death of our beloved son Albert Sebastian Ste phen and family
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St. Alois
Central Trades and Labor Council
Albert
Sebastian Stephen
Clark Hold Up Case Is Dismissed In Court
James Clark was discharged in Justice Bradtony court after testimony failed to place him at the scene of the December robbery of Chancey Blake. Blake admitted drinking at several saloons before the incident and the matter was dropped. Clark received congratulations from friends after the trial.
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James
Clark
Chancey Blake
Bradtony Court
Blake
Two Men Suffer Slight Injuries In Construction Incident
A report from Sebring describes Tony Albert of 404 Jackson Street and another man injured when a structure was erected near the bay street area. Both were taken to St. Joseph's Hospital. injuries judged not dangerous.
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Tony ‘Albert
Sebring Brewing Com
Bac
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Albert
Jackson Street
Ee Fe Ny
Fey
Reverend McGinnis to Pastor Joliet Baptist Church
The Rev Geo McGinnis of Aurora may become pastor of the Eastern Avenue Baptist Church in Joliet. His morning sermon was Faith in the Gospel and evening The Power of Faith. McGinnis has lived in Aurora since 1898 and the congregation is impressed with his ability. the pulpit committee will report Wednesday evening.
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Geo. McGinnis
Aurora
Pope Wilne
Eastern
Are Baptist Church
McGinnis
Drunk and Vagrant Fred Bell Granted Sixty Day Jail Term
Fred Bell of the Chicago and Alton line between St. Louis and Chicago was arrested for drunkenness and vagrancy. He panhandled using a labor card to solicit donations and gave conflicting statements, leading to a sixty day commitment at the Ray house.
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Fred Bell
Chicago & Alton
St. Louis
Chicago
Bell
Ray House
Mr and Mrs DeLong Entertain Friends at Home
Mr and Mrs Frank DeLong of 223 Iowa Avenue hosted a small reception last Saturday honoring the Misses Warden of Burlington Iowa. Guests included C C Dice John Shutts J C Flowers Everett Shaw Julius Wesphal Harry Baiensiefer Albert Grinton W H S Mack George Robson and C J Heintzleman.
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Frank DeLong
Iowa Avenue
Warden
Burlington
Iowa
C.C. Dice
John Shutts
J. C. Flowers
Everett Shaw
Julius Wesphal
Harry Baiensiefer
Albert Grinton
Whs Mack
George Robson
C.J. Heintzleman
John Mitchell greeted by huge crowd at Spring Valley depot
John Mitchell, president of the Mine Workers of America, arrived by train to Spring Valley amid a massive turnout. Police and local officials joined workers, merchants, and families in a jubilant welcome that halted business and filled the streets with cheers, flowers, and flags.
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Jno
J. Miteis
Workers of America
Rock Island
Bring Valley
Ken Thos
I. Kidd
Workers
Chas~ P Sherghan
The
Metal Workers
Daniel Keéege
Long Shoremen's Union
Arney Clarence
Davold Albert
Story
Washington
Danville
W. D. Ryan
Thos. J
Insville
Vice Press
Cf. Verdin
Peter Ons
E. Smith
Bys Én
West- Frees Executive Board
Mitchell
Labor Teader
Barr
Jiff Mottinger
Lagex
Morris
Mother Jones
Mite
John Mitchell
Ottawa
Powers
Secripps-MacRae
Spring Valley
John Mitchel
Tirinois
High School Story Contest Opens For Borough Students
The Republican's prize story contest ends tomorrow at noon with freshmen at townnahighigh School and St Mary's academy submitting Christmas tales. Seniors are said to be contributing, and readers are urged to enter now for a chance at prizes as several manuscripts are promised.
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Townnahighigh School
St. Mary's Academy
Diwets sale attracts shoppers with low priced overcoats
A. E. Dinet Co promotes a sale of 300 overcoats offered at markedly reduced prices. The ad denies selling at cost while stressing deep discounts from a recent garment buy meant to tempt bargain hunters. The retailer urges inspection to prove the value and season’s make.
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Reader
A. E. Dinet CO
Sherman Camp Royal Neighbors Elects Officers
The corrected list of officers for Sherman Camp No. 453 Royal Neighbors of America includes Oracle Mrs. Ida Drake Vice Oracle Mrs. Artemisia Melchoir Chancellor Mrs. Anna McEvoy Recorder Mrs. Margaret Hayes Receiver Mrs. Mary Kirby Past Oracle Mrs. Celia Grimes Marshal Mrs. Mary Baker Assistant Marshal To be appointed Inner Sentinel Mrs. Mary Patch Outer Sentinel Mrs. Margaret Haughton Managers Mrs. Sarah Foley and Mrs. Julia Leiss Physician Dr. J. A. Clyne Pianist Miss Helen Enders Delegate Mrs. Ida Drake Alternate Mrs. Margaret Hayes.
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Sherman Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
Oracle
Ida Drake
Artemisia Melchoir
Anna McEvoy
Margaret Hayes
Mary Kirby
Celia Grimes
Mary Baker
Inner Sentinel
Mary Patch
Outer Sentinel
Margaret Haughton
Sarah Foley
Julia Leiss
J. A. Clyne
Helen Enders
Divorce Granted to Mrs Moodey in Circuit Case
Lillie Moodey sues Charles A Moodey for divorce with decree and child custody. New circuit actions include Maggie C Kinsella as guardian against Paul W Kinsella et al to sell real estate in a guardian case. Mutual Loan and Building Association sues John Wise et al to foreclose. Advertisement for Anheuser & Neil business.
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Lillie
Moodey
Charles A. Moodey
Maggie C. Kinsella
Paul W. Kinsella
Mutual Loan and Building Association
John Wise
Joliet Real Estate Transfer Record
Chicago Joliet company sells parcel to City of Joliet with multiple lots in Charlotte subdivision and surrounding sections. Transfer shows price and involved firms Anderson and Ware and others.
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Chicago & Joliet Company
City of Joliet
Brown, Stevens &Wi
Charlotte
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