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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
4
Emote says the Joliet Republican Printing Co. publishers provide a delayed or irregular service, urging readers to check by mail for prompt updates.
The piece notes Iowa Republicans vote today in a primary to decide the Senate contest between Allison and Cummins. The author predicts many Democrats may also cast ballots to influence the outcome, while calling the situation nervy amid editorials and raucous chatter. It also mentions a dubious claimant to be the real John Alexander Dowie.
This piece surveys famed nominating speeches shaping U S presidential conventions from 1831 to 1900. It highlights Ingersoll for Blaine, Garfields 1880 push for Garfield, Bryans cross of gold, Conkling and Grants term bid, and notes leaders Black Cochran Abbott Depew and Foraker who influenced McKinleys campaigns.
Mrs. M L Stern will entertain the Deborah Society Thursday afternoon at her North Chicago street home. Miss Clara Dietel and James Cunningham, both of Chicago, quietly married yesterday afternoon at one o clock by Rev Faye Arnold Moon at the Irving Street M E church parsonage. Mrs Moon witnessed the ceremony and the couple left for Chicago after.
Miss Loretta Cleary Byrnes of 434 Elm Street and Raymond Watson Kimball of Joliet will wed on June 30. The note lists numerous pre nuptial gatherings and visits involving family and friends from Chicago Joliet Aurora Minooka and other Illinois locales with assorted greetings and travel.
The piece critiques Collier's portrayal of Hopkins and Cannon, arguing the muckraker's assault exceeds fair critique. It notes Lincoln era parallels, praises the eyes described in the profile, and hints at the emotional strain and personal loss shaping political commentary.
Evangelist Billy Sunday urges Pittsburg pastors to avoid lemonade and buttermilk in favor of tabasco and mustard. A Michigan professor predicts Bantu could become a universal tongue in 2000 years, evolving from baseball jargon. The first telephone voice sender is dead, with some still hoping to reach the same state via party lines. Chicago faces no shortage of medical aid this week.
Washington June 2 The secret of Senator Joseph B Foraker's political success is attributed to his wife who possesses fine intuition.
Mrs Foraker has accompanied the senator on his campaign trips around Ohio and knows most major politicians. She can assess the strength of opponents and frame political advice her husband values highly. He says he never disregarded her counsel and was never sorry afterward.
An Englishman opens a traction livery offering about 50 steam road rollers 6 to 17 tons, 33 traction engines 7 plowing tackle sets 14 threshing engines 2 gasoline tractors and over 100 machines total. He staffs with a fixed wage system plus small bonuses and rents by day week or month with on site repair shop and living quarters for workers.
The Polk tomb, moved in 1896 from the old Polk mansion area to its present site near the equestrian plane, holds the remains of James K. Polk and his wife. Inscribed slabs tell of his birth in Mecklenburg County and his role in expanding the nation, planting constitutional laws, and guiding public service.
A traveling observer reports Denver hospitality as the national Democratic committee tests arrangements for the July convention. Delegates are shown receptions and elaborate preparations, with cities funding venues, lighting, ventilation, and seating to ensure comfort and strong impressions of Colorado capital. Members named include Mack, Sullivan, Johnson, Woodson, Osborne, Dahlman, Zeigler, and Howell.
The W C T U held an essay contest in Clement hall for Joliet seventh and eighth graders on the value of total abstinence. Six prizes were awarded with Edna Flexer of Roosevelt school winning $5, Nora Crowley of St Marys receiving $2.50, and four prize photographs of Frances Willard going to Mytie Head Winnie Barrett William Mitchell and Loraine Schaffer.
Mrs. E B Strong hosted Bethany Circle at her South Center Street residence yesterday. Members attended a well filled session focused on sewing for the hospital with a warm, productive afternoon.
Miss Lydia Beatty, age 11, remains at home on Mississippi Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. R. Robison of Chicago visited Joliet for the weekend. Miss Patricia Dillon of Dagwin Avenue spent Sunday in Chicago. Miss Helen Maher of Fifth Avenue spent the weekend in Kenosha Wisconsin.
The Westminister Chapter of the Second Presbyterian Church held a meeting at Mrs. Stein's home on Stirling avenue and vowed each member earn a dollar for church expenses. A picnic at Dellwood Park is planned for June 18. Evangelist Ver mine leads a strong revival for Scandinavian residents with field days, street meetings, and a series on Two Brothers and The Great Robber. Ottawa Street M E church groups plan Tom Thumb Wedding with Miss Whilda Gain and Mr. Guy Carlton as bride and groom, plus a full program including Heroes of the Island World and Suniet League charity work for India.
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