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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1904
Page
1
Voices From Beyond the Veil at Oneida Street Seance
A Spiritist seance led by Mrs. Pemberton at John Steel’s Oneida Street home features multiple voices, trumpets, and light manifestations. Participants, including inquirers, report messages from loved ones and a child’s voice confirming unseen details. The evening concludes with lamp lighting and shared hymns.
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John Steel
Oneida Street
Elopement Suspect as William Church Disappears with Emma Stelzer
East Cass street reports a Sunday elopement involving William Church a married mill worker and Emma Stelzer. Church wife and child remain at 2009 Cass while the couple and the missing horse and buggy vanished. Church 28, Stelzer 14, both last seen near Joliet and New Lenox with unclear whereabouts.
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Cass Street
William Church
Emma Stelzer
Wabash
Church
Nominson
New Lenox
Joliet
Illinois Steel Company
Tie ‘Birt
Warden Murphy a Dark Horse in Illinois Race
Springfield rumors place Warden Murphy as a possible independent candidate with uninstructed delegates gathering to back him. Prominent Republicans and southern state papers feature Murphy profiles amid deadlock, though oath-bound to silence. The issue stirs the race as Murphy’s influence grows in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Warden Murphy
Murphy
Will County
Joliet
Wheeler
Saloon Blast Destroys Indiana Saloon in Debris Sweep
A saloon owned by Prank Monteith in North Grove, Indiana, was totally demolished by dynamite with the adjoining residence partly wrecked. Investigating points offered by Barrio Nation followers, locals apply for pointers at Indiana town. June 2 report by Scripps-McRae.
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Indiana’ Town
Scripps-McRae
Ind
Prank Monteith
North Grove
Street Car Strike Ties Houston Lines Tight
Houston street car lines are tied up as employees strike for higher wages and better conditions. New men are being brought in and a bitter labor clash is anticipated.
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Houston
Texas
Scripps McRae
Ipte
Delegates Endorsement Negotiations On Illinois Governor Race
In Springfield delegates, amid sixty-six ballots, released instructed delegates for governor candidates and urged unity. Yates led with 464 votes to Lowden 400 and Deneen 370 as talks continued toward a decisive choice. Actors including Yates, Lowden, Deneen and Sherman addressed the body as Will county's votes influenced the flow of support.
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Springfield
Lowden
Yates
Assembly
Deneen
Sherman
Hamlin
Illinois
Huilin
Iroquois
Warner
Pierce
Tech
Minois
Stewart
Walter W. Reeves
Resolution Committee
London
Gelf
Cannon
Lincoln
God
Moses
Lowdon
Meeting of Silent Workers in Joliet Circles
At a Wednesday gathering of the Silent Workers circle in Joliet, Mrs. McManus read from the King's Daughters state meeting in Atlanta and shared convention papers. She sent $5 for dues and two extra donations, announced plans to live in Washington, and noted $75 spent on room decoration and $50 given to the hospital fund. Miss Jane Brown now treasurer, the group met at Mrs. Samuel Shutts's home with tonal exercises led by president Mrs. A C VanHorne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silent Workers’ Circle
McManus
Knapp
Washington
Silent Workers
Silver Cross
Jane Brown
Samuel Shutts
Winston Avenue
Shutts
Lyons
A. C. VanHorne
Women Republicans Organize Statewide Structure in Illinois
The Republican women of Illinois form a permanent state organization with Chicago headquarters after Springfield convention. A 152 member council including one from each county and ward will oversee activities, aiming to sustain interest between gubernatorial cycles and to nominate a state university trustee candidate in 1906.
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Woman's Republican State Committee
Chicago
Springfield
State Central Committee
State University
Republican Women of
Illinois
Republican Woman's State Committee
Woman's Republican State Organization
Railroads must pave subways under Chicago elevated tracks
City of Chicago gains ruling enabling Blocks to compel railroads to pave and maintain subways beneath elevated lines. Opinion cites Illinois Central railroad at Pitty-Grat Street and the principle that any cut through a highway obligates proper crossings for public use.
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Illinois Certin Kiilvetd
Pitty-Grat Stret
Blocks
White Cross Smoker Hosted by Councils 1 and 2
Councils 1 and 2 Order of the White Cross held an informal smoker in Castle Hall with 156 guests attending. Short speeches were delivered by Vice Supreme Commander G J Arbeiter and other senior officers including E T Geist Elmer Grundy and multiple Scheidt and Miller family members. A report from the new Pueblo Council at Cole is also described as enthusiastic.
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Order of the White Cross
Upper Castle Hall
G. J. Arbeiter
E. T. Geist
Elmer Grundy
Harvey Wood
Fred Wolf
A. J. Scheidt
John Scheidt
E.R. Nudelhoffer
A. E. Miller
New Council
Pueblo
Cole
Populists Divide Honors At Illinois Mass Meeting
A small crowd gathered in the St Nicholas hotel as the populists of Illinois held a mass meeting. Editor Ferriss of The News was made a delegate to the national convention to meet in this city on July 4. The meeting elected delegates and prepared an address reaffirming populist principles and opposing trusts. Prof Maue’s school opens June 20 for six weeks with morning sessions and practical courses in sewing and basket weaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ilinois
St. Nicholas Hotel
Ferriss
News
State Committee
Wheeler
August Maue
Eastern Avenue
Foreign Noble Marries in City Court Ceremony
Judge Fithian ties Philip von Spiegel to Miss Martha Riessen yesterday in a ceremony that blends romance with news. The groom lists Chicago as his residence, the bride hails from Durant Iowa, and the German nobleman recently arrived in the United States after meeting the bride in the Fatherland. A wedding trip to the old country is planned.
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Judge Fithian
Philip von Spiegel
Martha Riessen
Chicago
Durant
Iowa
Philip
Juliet
Old Country
Complicated Love Affairs Ends In Impending Wedding
Mrs. Punk sought and obtained a divorce from Hilton G Funk two days ago. Funk secured a license to marry Florence Shaffer, the co respondent and sister of Mrs Funk. Shaffer is in hospital while Funk remains jailed. the ceremony is reportedly planned today.
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Punk
Piairfield
Hilton G. Funk
Florence Shaffer
Miss Shaffer
Funk
Fank
Neighborhood Row Fines Settle After Violent Clash
In a chaotic Chase Avenue disturbance, Mike Kranovich fired at Constable Kness during a pursuit, narrowly missing him. He faced charges in Ju court, fined $25 for carrying concealed weapons and found not guilty on another charge, with a hearing scheduled next week. Mat Feehan and Officer Johnson were also involved in brawls. Feehan jailed on default bond, Johnson fined and restrained after a rough exchange. The incidents arose from a broader neighborhood feud, with multiple injuries and clashes near Granite City.
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Mike Kranovich
North Street
Kness
Kranovich
Borhood
Nelson
Mat Feehan
Johnson
Joh
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