Joliet Saga of Kane County Politics and Snapp Aide T:
Joliet reports reflect a Democratic push in Kane County to rally votes for Crow led by Col Copley and leaders Hirsch Alschuler and Martin. The piece outlines Snapp’s Republican history and laments Lambert's Democratic campaigns while noting Aurora influence and Elgin talks.
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Crow
Kane County
Copley
Aurora
Republian
Alschuler Brothers
Snapp
Gas Trust
Campaign Forum With Garnsey and Wood Dates Set
The primary campaign's main issue will be discussed by John H. Garn sey and Harvey E. Wood at Lockport on Thursday evening. Plainfield hosts Friday evening July 31 and Wilmington Monday evening August 8.
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John H. Garnsey
Harvey E. Wood
Lockport
Plainfield
Wilmington
Rival Candidates for the Republican Nomination for Congress
Rival Republican contenders for a congressional nomination divide voters. One candidate wins key support from rank and file Republicans while the other attracts criticism as being backed by a “conspiracy of money.”
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Congress
Snapp Faces Clash Over August Primary Nomination
Snapp’s base backs the longtime congressman while opponents funded by moneyed interests push for John Lambert and LC Copley. Voters will decide the Republican nomination in the Saturday August 8 primary, determining whether Snapp returns to Congress or the party leadership shifts.
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Snapp
Republican Party
Congress
National Capitol
Howard M. Snapp
John Lambert
Copley
Questions on Crow's Republican fidelity in Kane County
A letter by Adam S. Clow questions Candidate Crow's party loyalty pointing to votes for Cleveland over Blaine Bryan over McKinley and a 1892 oath voting Democrat. It cites Crow’s Board of Supervisors stance and alleged alliances with Kane County Democratic leaders and figures such as Hirsch and the Alschulers.
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Adam S. Crow
Wheatland Township
Cleveland
Bryan
McKinley
Board of Supervisors
Stewart-Childs
Adam S. Clow
Kane County
Crow
Blaine
A. M. Hirsch
Alschulers
Copley
Lambert
Joliet Gets New Wheel Manufacturing Co
Joliet welcomes a new industry as the Joliet Wheel Manufacturing Co moves toward incorporation. The Industrial Committee of the Commercial Club signed papers securing funding and planning for buildings and site selection, with operations aimed to begin by November 1. The plant will produce wheels for wagons, buggies, and automobiles, reflecting Chicago and Joliet capital joining to establish a major local factory.
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Chicago
Joliet
Joliet Wheel Manufacturing Co
Insane Man Chrenck Taken After Prison Yard Rampage
John Chrenck, 20 men attacked during a terror spree near the prison, was captured by police after a violent spree injuring his head and a bystander. A lunacy commission ordered him insane, to be moved to the state asylum at Okakee. He will be examined by a county court and authorities seek to contact Rev. Stas for family details.
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Congress
Joliet
Aurora
Elgin
Postal Savings Bank
House
Gulf
John Chrenck
Ada
Th Station
Chrenck
Aig
Hennessy
Dixon and
McCraney
Pets
Sare
Olyshland
Pennsylvania
Wadi
John E. Stas
Stasin
Rival Nominees For Congress Face Voter Scrutiny
The piece contrasts two men seeking the Republican nomination. One is a longtime party loyalist who backs Republican principles and party success, regardless of candidacy. The other shifts between parties, betrays unity, and leads a faction that has bolted GOP nominees for years. Congressman Snapp is praised for party support and large majorities.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Snapp
Trolley Wire Break Delays Chicago Joliet Line
A trolley wire on Riley's hill broke causing about twenty minutes of delay on the Lockport line of the Chicago and Joliet Electric Railway Co. Officials attributed the trouble to natural causes and repairs were underway.
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Riley's Hill
Lockport
Chicago, & Joliet Electric Railway Co
Chicago Heights Firemen Headed to Lincoln Tournament
A party of eight from the Chicago Heights Volunteer Fire department passed through Joliet last night en route to Lincoln for the annual state tournament of firemen. They were entertained in Engine 1 during their visit.
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J. J. Jellinek
Chicago Heights
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Joliet Herald
Joliet Lands EW Manufacturing CO
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