Legal voting case tied to Joliet election turmoil
The Max Stein illegal voting case in Judge Nichols' court draws on Joliet election tensions. Stein, tied to Crosius supporters, was detained after a related warrant and information filed in county court. The article links Springfield visitors and local conspiracies to voter influence during the recent campaign.
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Max Stein
Nichols
Hesse
Reson
Crosius
Joliet
Chicago
Springfield
Crolius
Croliius
Stein
Charles Mattelli
Art Club Excursion To Rock Run On June Sixth
The Art club invites all to join a Rock Run excursion Monday June 6. The trip departs Joliet at 1 PM and returns at 6 PM with progressive whist in one pavilion and military euchre in the other. The grounds have been improved for the Chautauqua and the event aids the state convention fund pledged for October.
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Art Club
Rock Run
Joliet
Youthful Bridegroom Receives County Marriage License
Arthur McNamara aged 17 and Mabel Jones aged 18 were issued a marriage license this morning. He is among the youngest male applicants to obtain a license in the county, with the clerk noting seventy licenses issued total, including twenty two couples from outside the county and several non residents among the grooms and brides.
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Arthur McNamara
Mabel Jones
Reward Announced for Fake Fire Alarm Scrutiny
City fire department offers 25 reward for information leading to arrest of the person sending in false fire alarms. Three more alarms were reported from boxes 72 91 and 132 in the First ward, causing district crews to respond but find no fires.
Had Lucky Escape in Storm Crash
Mrs. Clarence Davidson had an exciting experience in the storm Monday evening. The horse was frightened by icy pellets and bolted. she jumped from the buggy and escaped unharmed. She reached home shortly after, despite the short distance.
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Clarence Davidson
Davidson
Revival at Grace Church draws crowds this week
Special meetings at Grace M. E. Church are well attended with full services last evening and Sunday. Mr Sayes presents gospel themes through song and picture appealing to reason. Meetings continue every evening this week except Saturday and all day Sunday. Admission free. All are invited.
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Grace M. E
Sayes
Lewis and Clark Exposition Opens West of the Rockies
President Roosevelt opens the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in Portland. Gov Chamberlain and Mayor Williams speak as Vice President Fairbanks hails western progress. The 406 acre fair features a 220 acre lake, Bridge of Nations, and a bustling Midway amid crowds from Oregon and Washington.
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Innes Band
Irrederick Innes
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Lewis and Clark
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JA. W. Goode
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Oregon Country
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Lewis
William Clark
Jefferson
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
George E. Chamberlain
Thomas Jefferson
Sacajawea
United ‘States
Louisiana Purchase
Theos
George S. Williams
Grant
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Pacific Northwest
Williams
Goode
America
Rocky Mountains
Orient
St. Louis
Chicago
Rumor of Rygg Drowning Turns Out False
Rumor on the streets claimed supervisor Eric Rygg drowned in the Kankakee near the county line bridge. The report proved unfounded when Rygg called Oscar Johnson to say he was safe. It appears the incident was a sensational joke with no camping party accident involved.
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Eric Rygg
Kankakee
New County Line Bridge
Rygg
Oscar Johnson
Togo Gives New Details On Battle Losses
Baron Hayashi received Togo's seventh report, placing Japanese losses at eight hundred. Sunk vessels included torpedo boats 26, 35, and 69. several ships like Oslabia and Navary suffered heavy damage but most crews were rescued. The battle extended over May 27 and involved both fleets amid misty conditions with limited visibility.
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London
Hayashi
Togo
Tshumia
Death of J W White Joliet Elks Leader
John W. White longtime Joliet resident and secretary of Chicago No 4 Elks died. Funeral was held at noon from the Masonic Temple grill room. White was active in Masons Odd Fellows and Elks and held several offices in secret societies.
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Lodge of Elks
John W. White
Chicago
Masonic Temple
White
Joliet
Masons
Odd Fellows, Elks
Comptroller Seeks May 29 Bank Statements From National Banks
Washington June 1 The comptroller of the currency issued a call on national banks for statements of condition as of the close of business Monday May 29.
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Scripps-McRae
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Kaiser urges Czar for peace in autographed appeal
Berlin dispatches report the Kaiser sent an urgent message to the Czar urging peace and a long autograph letter detailing why Russia should end the struggle.
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St. Petersburg
Berlin
Russia
Russian battleship Borodino officer reveals escape and capture
An officer aboard the Borodino, later a prisoner at Makura, states that while Rojestvensky raised his flag on the Kniaz Sotivaroff he was actually aboard the Borodino during the battle. As the Borodino sank the admiral boarded the Bedovi destroyer, where he was eventually captured.
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Toklo
Makura
Rojestvensky
Kniaz Sotivaroff
Bedovi
Russian Naval Battle Losses Reported Near Seven to Nine Thousand
Reports from Tokio on June 1 put Russian casualties in the naval engagement at seven thousand to nine thousand with about four thousand captured. Many bodies are washing ashore.
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Tokio
Rumor Sinks Armored Cruisers Russia and Gromobo
Rumors from Nagashi on June 1 claim torpedo boats sank the armored cruisers Russia and Gromobo.
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Nagashi
Russia
Gromobo
Three Russian Warships Reach Hamada Likely to be Captured
Three Russian vessels of the Izumrad Kniaz Souvaroft and Aurora classes arrived at Hamada. Observers expect the ships will probably be captured. The report lists the ships but gives no further coalition details.
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Tokio
Izumrad
Kniaz Souvaroft
Aurora
Hamada
Hospital ships Oreg and Kostroma captured at Sasebo
In Shanghai on June 1 the hospital ships Oreg and Kostroma were seized and towed to Sasebo on charges of infringing the Hague convention.
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Shanghai
Oreg
Kostroma
Sasebo
Cherry Stone Fatal Claim in Winona Lake Tragedy
Dorothy Baech six year old daughter of Rev and Mrs Baech died Sunday at Winona Lake after swallowing a cherry stone that lodged in her windpipe. Rev Baech formerly served at Second Presbyterian Church and Hope Chapel. he is now pastor of the Presbyterian church in Delphi Indiana.
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Dorothy Baech
Weather Forecast: Fair Tonight Through Friday
Fair weather continues tonight with cooler temperatures expected Friday. Winds become variable as the day advances.
Chicken Thief Bowers Sent to Jail in Local Court
In County Court, Margaret de Bannon is alleged insane with a hearing set this afternoon. Grace Meader faces guardianship action for a dependent child aged around seven. John M. Dantl sues Duffy and Co. for $10,000 over canal extension work near Lockport. Michele Minichiello died at work April 21, 1905, leaving a wife and three children. Calvin Bowers pleaded guilty to petit larceny, fined $1 and four months in jail. Daisy Merrill seeks divorce from Arthur Merrill, temporary alimony ordered May 22. Dillie Hume sues Carl G. Lundstrom et al. for foreclosure. sale filed May 27.
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Grace Meader
Neglegete
Joliet
Clara Stoors
John M. Dantl
Michele Minichiello
Duffy and Co
Here
Lockport
Minichiello
Calvin, Bowers
Daisy Merrill
Arthur Merrill
Dillie Hume
Carl G
Minnie N. E. Lundstrom
Notice to Rebekahs funeral gathering for Sarah A. Smith
Advance Lodge No. 406 members are requested to meet at the I O O F hall at 1 p.m. Friday June 2 to attend the funeral of beloved sister Sarah A. Smith. Rebekahs are fraternal guests. By order of N. G Mary D. Baker Beo Mary C Curtis
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I. O
Priday
Sarah A. Smith
Rebekahs
N. G
Mary D. Baker
Beo
Mary C, Curtis
Silver Jubilee Banquet at St Marys Academy
Last night 150 former pupils gathered at St Marys academy for a Silver Jubilee banquet. Mrs. Wilhelmi presided as toast mistress with Bishop Burker and Dean Dunne present. A reception followed today with Thanksgiving Mass noted.
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Wilhelmi
Bishop Burker
Dean Dunne
Tory
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