Aurora Democrats Confer Over Glowing Backing Deals
Gas magnate Copley and Aurora Democratic leaders met with James W Martin A M Hirsch and George Alschuler to discuss how to secure Kane county votes for Crow in a bid for Congress. The quiet gathering underscored cross county alliances and pressure against Snapp while Lambert’s camp pressed for possible cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Colonel Copley
Aurora
A. M. Hirsch
George Alschuler
Stone
Western United Gas & Electric Co
Copley
Kane County
Alschuler Brothers
Snapp
Gas Trust
Price
Elgin
Joliet Dispute Over Street Signs With Humphrey & Son
Communication from Humphrey & Son to Joliet council warns that if delays continue they will take the matter to court. The firm says their obligation ended at delivery but will repaint and replace damaged signs and seeks final payment. The issue rests with the Streets committee amid calls for swift action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Humphrey & Son
Marley to Entertain Editors of Batavia Herald
F E Marley editor and publisher of the Batavia Herald will entertain editors at a forthcoming gathering. Details of location and itinerary were not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Marley
The
Batavia Herald
Will Entertain
Republicans Host Elev ent District Event at Priggs House
The Republican editors of the Eleventh congressional district will gather at the Priggs House in Chicago on Saturday, August 1, 1908. Senator Hopkins and Congressman Snapp will be guests of honor at the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priggs House
Chicago
Hopkins
Snapp
Two Trains in Head-On Collision North of Aurora
Kane County officials investigate a severe head-on crash on the A E C electric road north of Aurora. Ten injured rushed to Aurora City Hospital. George James Kane County Treasurer and Louise Gretencourt an Aurora merchant among the seriously hurt. Motormen escaped by jumping as trains met on a sharp Fox River curve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Kane County
George James
Louise Gretencoat
Elgin
North Aurora
Bell
Fox River
James
Gretencort
Trout Club Invites Members for Sunday Fish Fry
Local members of the Trout Fishing club of Plainfield receive invitations for a fish fry on the DuPage river one and a half miles south of the village next Sunday. A password These shall rise again is required to join Izaak Walton circles. The club lists over 100 members, many Joliet fishermen.
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Plainfield
DuPage River
Izaak Walton
Joliet
Joliet Bids Plentiful for City Fire House Sites
City of Joliet received numerous bids for fire house sites in the Fifth and Seventh wards. Prices ranged from $900 to $4,590 with multiple parcels listed by area and owner. proposals will be reviewed by the fire committee, fire marshal, and aldermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Fifth Ward
Seventh Ward
Committee On Fire
Venerable tippler taken last night
James Daily a 79 year old homeless man and veteran road knight was arrested by Patrolman Joseph Evitz for drunkenness. Magistrate Aljeny set the fine but did not collect it this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Daily
Daily
Joseph Evitz
Aljeny
Mrs N J Horn Undergoes Serious Operation
Mrs N J Horn underwent a serious operation yesterday at St Josephs hospital and is resting as easily as could be expected. The operation was performed by Dr Watkins of Chicago, assisted by Drs Van Hook and Meade Clyne of Wesley hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Horn
St. Joseph's Hospital
Watkins
Chicago
Library to Close for Merchants Day
The public library will be closed all day Thursday in observance of Merchants' Day.
Cronin Asked to Address National Municipal Meeting
Mayor John R. Cronin has been invited by the secretary of the American Municipal League to address members before the Omaha meeting starting September 30. Topics include Home Rule for Cities and Regulation of Public Service Corporations. Also Joliet is urged to send delegates to the American Prison Association in Richmond Virginia November 14 to 19 with Warden E B Murphy and Captain Martin Murphy named by the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Cronin
The
American Municipal League
Omaha
Seednapadne
Joliet
American Prison Association
Richmond
Virginia
EB. J. Murphy
Ilinois State Penitentiary
Martin Murphy
Cronin
Perpetra
FOSTER ABSCENT HELD NO MEETING OF CITY CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
Absence of chairman John J Foster kept the Civil Service board meeting from taking place last night. Preparations for department examinations for new vacancies require early action and a special meeting is expected next Monday night.
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John—J. Foster
Civil Service Board
Thursdayja Holiday Declared Civic Merchants Outing
Thursdayja Holiday is proclaimed a civic holiday for a merchants outing at Dellwood Park. The city council, mayor, aldermen, and officials invite their families and the public to join the annual event following a committee request.
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Dellwood Pari
Coal bids rejected and new proposals sought for water pumping station
On the water committee's recommendation Alderman Nicholson ordered bids for coal for the water pumping station be rejected and to re advertise proposals by January 1, 1909. The failure to specify coal grade and a misprint in the ad caused the action. North Collins street was transferred to Gilbert and Green at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Water
Nicholson
Berscheid
Springfield
North
Collins Street
Gilbert &. Green
Charles F. Cooper
North Bluff Street
Max Goldberg
Committee On Fire
Reductions Made Ty Pal Balance Rolls Amended Objections Filed
Judge Cowing cuts back Allen and Illinois street water main rolls after city plans pay salaries of inspectors from funds. Court orders reductions to original estimates, shifting costs to the city and provoking protest from Mortality on rebates and local improvement expenses.
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Allen Street
Ilinois Street
Moran Secures Westside City Water Main Contract
William Moran won the bid in a special Board of Local Improvements session for a Bluff Ruby and Broadway water main project. Moran underbid competitor Ross Curtis by 32 dollars and 70 cents, with Moran at 1198.35 versus Curtis 1231.05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluff, Ruby
Broadway Streets
William Moran
Board of Local Improvements
Ross & Curtis
Moran
New Pump Set to Boost City Water Supply
City electrician busy in North Ottawa Street at the new water plant sub station connecting the electric pumping device. The pump will be at work within a few days and greatly increase the water supply from this well.
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Ottawa Street
Moran Explorers to Battle Sears Team in Aurora
Moran Explorers travel to Aurora next Sunday to face Jack Sears' squad in a key showdown. If Manager Moran's plans succeed, a large excursion will accompany the team for the return trip.
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Moran Explorers
Austora
Jack Sears
Moran
Rate
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Aurora Democrats
Clow
Alschuler
Hirsch
Jim Martin
Lambert-Copley-McCormick
Publican
Henry and
DuPage Counties
Lambert
Adam §. Crow
James W.martin
Adam Clow
James W. Martin
C. E. Woodruff
F. J. McLaren
Committee On
East
West Side
Committee On Claims
Committee On Streets
Alderman Water
A. E._& C. electric road
Lovedale
Trout Club
Fraser's Woods
Council
C. A. Noble
Pleasant Street
McDonough Street
Lennon Brothers
Pleasant and
Morgan Streets
Morgan Street
Oes
Kid
Oliver Realty Co
Iowa Avenue
Avery Street
Collins and van Buren
Munroe Brothers & Co
Washington Street
Charles A. Noble
Second Avenue
Mississippi Avenue
James G. Elwood
C. M. Linton
Gardner Street
A. J. Hawk
Eastern Avenue
William H. Clare
Lincoln Street
Richards
Tippler
de Broke
Frank C. Kennelly
Tos
Nois
Crpality
Stevens
Mortality
Westside City
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