Political maneuvering roils Joliet ward politics and mayoral race
In Joliet Illinois the First Ward heats up as Paddy Flynn backs Alderman Moran for mayor while Cronin and Crolius maneuver for influence. Sheridan challenges Flynn, Blatt eyes a state seat, and Bartlett Dupage ties complicate the contest as party leaders clash over control and strategy.
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Padiy Flynn
Alderman Moran
Cronin
Flynn
Democrats
Democratic Party
William C. Crosius
Moses
Paddy Flynn
Crolias
Moran
Mr. Crolins
John Cronin
Cronius
Uost
Paddy
Mike Sheridan
Office of Representative
Homer Mooney
Crolius
Sheridan
Crotius
Charley Stevens
State Senate
Ley
Bartlett
Dupage
Tom Riley
Cante
Wilson
Spring- Id
Sacred Heart Graduates Hold Evening Exercises at Opera House
Ten students complete eighth grade at Sacred Heart as graduates. The program includes diplomas, dramatic scenes from Julius Caesar, Shakespeare roles, a fan drill, and a drama titled The Proscribed Heir with named cast members.
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Sacred Heart School
Opera House
Loretto Mary Hartley
Eina Louise Delaney
Elizabeth Cecelia McGovern
Mary Agnes Pell
Leo Hebert
Jas. Linstead
Edmand McFadden
James Haley
Raymond Steuahly
DanielRoucher Sis
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Geo. L. Spaulding
H. A. Donata
Julius
G. A. Veasie
Minim Boys
Julius Coerge
Seaf New Highway Proposal Public Hearing Set
Highway commissioners will hold a public trip to review a proposed route along Cedar Street Woodruff Road and part of the Elgin Joliet and Eastern right of way. On Monday June 25 at 10 am citizens will learn details of private property impact only on the EJ&E portion.
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Highway Commissioners
Cedar Street
Woodruff Road
Elgin, Joliet
Hopkins argues for a lock canal over sea level in Panama
Senator Albert J Hopkins of Illinois argues for a United States lock canal to speed completion and save hundreds of millions. He cites expert testimony and administration alignment, asking why the government would risk twenty five years and up to 800 million dollars for a sea level canal.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Shonts
Commission
Stevens
Messrs
Shoats
Hopkins
Congress
Knox
Pennsylvania
Platt
New York
Carmack
Tennessee
Senate
Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Canal Commission
Sen
Illinois
House
Straits of
Panama
United States
Suspicious Fire Damages Shed Behind Rookery Store
Fire of suspicious origin last night badly damaged a frame shed behind the Rookery second hand store on Jefferson street between Joliet and Desplaines. Firemen halted the blaze before serious damage. authorities note the shed has burned previously this year under suspicious circumstances. A Sunday afternoon concert by the Steel Works band is announced at Electric Park with cars every half hour.
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Jefferson Street
Joliet
Desplaines Streets
Electric Park
Steel Works
Court to Hear Motion to Dismiss Condemnation Petition
The Rock Island condemnation case over a new right of way for a railroad tracks elevation moves toward trial. Attorney D Arcy for Wallace interests asks dismissal of the amended petition amid city power to compel elevation and union depot. A new trial motion for a defendant sentenced deficiency cites jury prejudice. Kunttu, a Finnish immigrant, requires an interpreter before sentencing. Judge Marshall remains in town for October term cases. Althouse case set for Monday.
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Darcy
Wallace
Heise
Ite
O'Donnell
Court House Square
Orr
Kunttu
Marshall
Kahkakee
Tme
Althouse
Man Elias Kunttu Sentenced Pending Monday
Elias Kunttu, convicted by a circuit court jury for attempting to kill his wife, was brought before Judge Marshall this morning for sentencing set to occur Monday.
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Elias Kunttu
Marshall
Deep Waterway Drive Gains Steam in Great Lakes Trade
Washington reports a surge in Great Lakes tonnage in early 1906 boosting the Deep Water Way proposal. Lawmakers Larkmer Madden Snapp push a southern waterway plan linking the Mississippi Missouri and Ohio rivers to provide cheap outbound routes and stimulate industry and coast trade.
Electric Park Hosts First High School Picnic and Meet
At Electric Park Plainfield on June 7 high schools from Joliet East Aurora Wheaton and Plainfield gather for the first annual picnic and athletic meet under Joliet Plainfield and Aurora Electric Railway management. Joliet Boys win 6 to 4 in a morning baseball game as more events promise strong competition and school spirit.
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Field & Aurora Electric Railway Company
Electric Park
Joliet
East Aurora
Wheaton
Plainfield
Sigin
West Aurora
Batavia
St. Charles
Joliet Heys
Stagg’s
Universsity of Chicago
Chicago
Electric Line
Graduation Week At Township High School Planned
Announcement from the township high school outlines commencement week June 10 to 13 with events including a bacalaureate at 3:00 PM June 10 by Charles A. Blanchard, field day June 11, planting June 12, class day June 12 at 3:00 PM, and commencement June 13 at 8:00 PM. Ninety-five graduates are named, including Harry Abell and George Anderson. two athletes, McNally and Giffen, compete in Chicago events under Coach Stagg.
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Calaureate
Charles A. Blanchard
Wheaton College
Dell
Harry Abell
George Anderson
Merton Armagast
Bessie Athur
Marjorie Arthur
Elizabeth Adams
Eveline Bannon
Margaret Bannon
W. Oswald Bates
Oliver Bell
Viola Beltzner
Grace Benson
Russell Bigelow
Ada Blair
Elmer Blakeslee
Edna Brannon
Margaret Breen
Oscar Breidert
Mamie Burns
Ralph Bush
Mary Bhir
Tina Clow
Earle E. Crawford
Olive Com
Edith Kerr
Louise Kueknes
John Lewis
Alice Linter
Martin Linquist
Vola MacCoy
William MccEvilly
Lewis McLeren
Lawrence MacNames
Anna Moran
Lee Morris
Ethel Naden
Ole Osburn
Tracy Patrick
H. K. Pinkerton
Audrey Pomeroy
Florence Postiewaite
Margaret Petsch
Merle Potter
Ina Purdy
Josephine Riegle
Allan Roberts
Chester Roberts
Harry Rodger
Blaine Ross
George Scheidt
William Schiele
Paul Schroeder
Almirs Seiter
Lillian Shaffner
Laura Shaw
Gladys Shutts
Charles C. Smith
Frances Spencer
Marie Staehle
Mary Staley
Josephine Stewart
LaFayette Stocker
Helen Stout
Lillis Vibelius
Extelle Walz
Harvey Weeks
Fred Werner
Maude Whallon
Walter Woelfel
Marshall Fiokd
Chicago
University of Chicago
Stagg
McNally
Giffen
W. D. Hawkins
Change of Time for Sun Day School at Eastern Avenue Baptist
The Eastern Avenue Baptist Sunday school moved its meeting from 12 oclock to 945 a m last Sunday and reports higher attendance. Morning church services now follow at 11 oclock. Children’s Day programs are set for Sunday June 17 at 5 p m with an engaging program planned.
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Eastern Avenue Baptist Sunday School
Eastern Avenue Baptist
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