Gas trust fight in New York and Chicago echoes to curb city rates
City officials in New York challenge Consolidated Gas Co. amid a consolidation drive that ends competition and raises prices. Courts may force concessions or removal of street mains as the legal battle signals a broader struggle to curb utility trusts and protect consumers in major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Consolidated Gas Co
New York
Consolidated
McClellan
Fficers
Gas Trust
Gotham
United Gas & Electric Co
Epworth League Officers Named at Joliet District Convention
Mrs L G Bronson of this city was elected third vice president at the Joliet District Epworth League convention. Miss Kittie Mitchell from Ottawa Street M E was chosen secretary. Rev Moon of Sheridan Illinois was elected president for the ensuing year. Other participants included Rev J Hastie and Miss Sophronia who spoke on Bible topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Bronson
Epworth
Joliett
Mat Elgin
Bronson
Richards Street
M.E
Kittie Mitchell
Ottawa Street
M. E
Rev. Moon
Sheridan
Grace M. E. Church
Belly
WIETLY WEDDED. Dr Kaster and Miss Rose wed in city
Dr Thomas J. Kaster and Miss Rose of Chicago were quietly married Saturday morning. The ceremony was performed by 1. ¢. Dent, pastor of the First church, at the parsonage on Avenue. The couple returned to the bride's home after the nuptials.
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Thomas J. Kaster
Miss. Rose
Chicago
Dent
Avenue
Is Bride
Preachers Rev. Witkin Fay Speak at Large Tent Meeting
Increased interest as Rev. G. Witkin preaches Sunday at 2 30 and Rev. B D Fay speaks in Seeking Tonight and Tuesday. Joseph Reycroft will address audiences. The 40 by 60 foot waterproof tent hosts meetings with cordial public invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Witkin
B. D. Fay
Hitler Joseph Reycroft
Resigns Office in Booster Club
George Woodruff resigns as secretary and treasurer of the Booster Club at a Commercial club meeting. W H Clare sues, reasons cited include heavy duties and business strain. C E Finley reports growing interest and 100 000 club growth as buttons circulate and a Joliet city booklet is planned to lure new residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Woodruff
Booster Club
Wmm
Clare
W. H. Clare
Commercial Club
Mr. Woodruff
C. E. Finley
Joliet
Memorial Service For Castalia Court Tribe Of Ben Hur
Forty members of the Castalia Court Tribe of Ben Hur met at Castle Hall and traveled to Oakwood cemetery for memorial services at the grave of Charles F. Geist the last member to die. The June ritual included a quartet and ritual work led by James Brennan and others with S. W. King delivering the address. Bouquets marked the graves of deceased members in the city including William G. Sollars, Bridget Elwood, Genevieve Roach, Mayme Webb, and Geist.
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Castalia Court
Ben Hur
Castle Hall
Oakwood Cemetery
Charles F. Geist
Supreme Order
H. H. Baldwin
Messrs. Purdy
Perkins
James
James Brennan
Eva Steffan
Margaret Kelley
S. W. King
Tribe of
William G. Sellars
Bridget Elwood
Genevieve Roach
Mayme Webb
John W. Cox
Kathryn Buckhard
Leroy Bunzey
Ernst C. Schultz
Edwin D. Courll
Kitty Trainor
David B. Deadmore
Margaret Downey
Belle Bowler
Local Motor Club to Host July 4 Ingalls Park Races
The Western Motor Racing Association backs the Local Motor Club for a July 4 meet at Ingalls Park after a meeting at the Hotel Munroe. Temporary officers include W. F. Pitcher, E. E B. Wolcott, J. B. Shaw, and R. F. Keltie, with a long list of potential directors. Bar n ey Oldfield and Roy Heruie lead the headline events, including a 100 mile stock touring car race and a $1,000 consolation.
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Western Motor Racing Association
Fosteray
Oldfield and
Herme
Ingalls Park
A. R. Miller
Western Motor Association
Ingalls, Park
W. F. Pitcher
E. E B. Wolcott
J. B. Shaw
R. F. Keltie
L. B. Ingalls
E. 8
Munroe
R. C. Bruce
Dwight C. Haven
John Lambert
James Ferriss
George Burgess
John Barnes
Leon McDonald
Frank Loughran
Dr. Kingston
D. R. Mathias
J. Waterman
B. R. Nadelhoffer
D. Mateer
Frank Myers
J. Westphal
H. Macey
Barney Oldfield
Roy Heruie
Otto Lehman
Chicago
Heruie
Hias
Committees Form For Silver Cross Hospital Benefit
The meeting appointed ward committees for the Silver Cross hospital benefit. Each of the seven wards lists three members: First Ward Geo N Chamberlin W 8 Campbell John Servis. Second Ward Robert Adams James W Martin W W Smith. Third Ward H F Piepenbrink Henry Weber Rev R 4 Dolliver. Fourth Ward Werden Buck Henry Truby C E Antram. Fifth Ward George A Buck F W Holmes David J Edwards. Sixth Ward Edwards Reinhard Charles Spears Harry Humphrey. Seventh Ward Chas E Woodruff A W Hays Theo Gerlach.
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Geo. N. Chamberlin
Campbell
John Servis
Robert Adams
James W. Martin
W. W. Smith
H. F. Piepenbrink
Henry Weber
Dolliver
Werden Buck
Henry Truby
C. E. Antram
George A. Buck
F.W. Holmes
David J. Edwards
Edwards— Reinhard
Charles Spears
Harry Humphrey
Chas, E. Woodruff
A. W. Hays
Theo. Gerlach
White camel born on Pawnee Bill train shocks show crowd
A baby white camel was born on the Pawnee Bill show train near South Chicago drawing alarm from elephants and staff. Tim Buckley the head trainer calmed the scene as alarms spread among passengers and animals during the late afternoon birth of a camel claimed to be the first of its kind in the United States.
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Illinois
Chicago
Tim Buckley
America
Egypt
Baccalaureate service held for Joliet Township students
About 1,000 people attended the baccalaureate at Joliet Township high school assembly room. Rev. Robert Yost delivered the address on a definite purpose in life and willingness to sacrifice, urging students to live a Christ like life and become givers rather than getters.
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Robt. Yost
Eastern Avenue Baptist Church
Mary Cheeseman
Luella Shipman-Mart
Roy McMullen
J. Stanley Brown
Mr. Yost
Silms
Aveece I
Sk Fo
Paul
Death of John Hauser in Ottawa under epileptic cause
John L. Hauser was found dead yesterday morning in woods near the C A railroad crossing Chicago street. Coroner Noel held an inquest and ruled death from epileptic fits, a condition he had since youth. Hauser, 28, single, resided with parents at 118 Seigel street and leaves three brothers Henry George Frank and sister Mrs J J Schwartz. Funeral set for tomorrow at 1 30 from home to First German Lutheran church and Desplaines cemetery.
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John L. Hauser
Chicago Street
Dames Undertaking Establishment
Noel
Hauser
Seigel Street
Henry
George
Frank
J. J. Schwartz
First German Lutheran Church
Ottawa Street
Desplaines Cemetery
Colonial club outing brings Sixth ward youth to Troy
The Colonial club of the Sixth ward visited Troy for a day outing. Fourteen clubites traveled in a wagonette, enjoyed a picnic lunch, and spent the day fishing. Participants included Albert Ristau Charles Edward and f Schwartz.
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Colonial Club
Sixth Ward
Troy
Albert Ristau
Charles
Edward
F .Schwartz
Children’s Day Celebrated with Service and Graduations
Children across the city enjoyed a day of music recitations and decorations. The Universalist church marked the jubilee with Miss Nannie Buck’s sketch and each child received a plant. Multiple churches including Central Presbyterian and First Presbyterian held services and graduation from primary to senior levels.
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Nannie Buck
Ottawa St. M. E
Central Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Cora Byle
Kitty Finley
Vaughn
Mabel Cheesbro
Gesler
Grace M. E. Church
Irving St
Trinity
Forest Park Church
Miner Fined for Keeping Children Out of School
John Miner was found guilty in Justice Nichols court for keeping his children out of school during most of the last school year. He was fined $5 and costs and promised to reform in this regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miner
Sevral
Nichols
Gentlemen Burglar Edward Tate Moves to Joliet Penitentiary
Edward Tate, the Peoria school scandal figure known as the Gentlemen Burglar, has entered Joliet Penitentiary after a baffling chain of transfers involving Peoria Chief of Police Wilson and Chicago authorities. The case centers on a safe blowing tied to Dougherty and papers implicating Peoria officials, with Tate’s return and potential testimony uncertain.
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Peoria
Warden Murphy
Orken
The
Tribune
Eddie” Tate
Joliet
Wilson
Judge Puller
Peoria School Board
Tate
Dougherty
Chicago
Fuller
Strassheim
Disorderly Women In Police Court Admit Violations
Elizabeth Smith and Elizabeth Zabelers appeared in Magistrate court for disorderly conduct. Each was fined ten dollars and costs after being caught in a street saloon Saturday night. Prior warnings had sent them to the city, as police records show.
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Elizabeth Smith
Elizabeth Zeller
Allen's Court
Elizabeth Zabelers
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STING
Fen
Albany
Genent
MLET
Wietly
Tribe OF Ben Hur
Order
Liet
Silver Cross Hospital
Pawnee Bill
C. G. Reynolds
R. H. Dolliver
A. F. Clark
Ave
Joliet Township
Dr. Reynolds
First Presbyteria Church
Mr. Dolliver
Grace M. E
M._E
Lincoln
New Orleans
John Hauser
CLUB
DuPage
MINER
Edward Tate
Cook County
Police Wilson
Nurs
Christopher Strassheim
Newton C. Dougherty
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