Credentials battle delays Republican convention work
Chicago June 17 The credentials committee of the Republican national convention labored all night to finish its report and allow the convention to proceed. Allies pressed to reverse the national committee on 119 contested delegations while Taft delegates were favored in all cases. The panel approved extended hearings and a continuous session with precincts, states, and territories debated statehood for New Mexico and Arizona, inj unctions, and other platform planks into the early hours.
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Samuel Cowan
Fort Worth
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Sereno E. Payne
John L. Hamilton
Illinois
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Philippines
Cuba
Pontiac to Joliet Electric Railway Extension Planned
Work on extending the Pontiac and Joliet Electric Railway ten miles from Pontiac to Chenoa is set to start next Monday unless unforeseen developments intervene. H A Fisher and F B Fisher are in Pontiac handling affairs, Bloomington, NL, also seeks a connection.
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Pontiac & Joliet
Pontiac
Chenoa
H. A. Fisher
F. EB. Fisher
Bloomington
Tearing Down Sheds for Track Elevation Work
Crews began tearing down the Conklin coal sheds to clear space for track elevation. The operation marks the start of major infrastructure changes linked to rail improvements.
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Conklin
Moriarity Admits Deeds Were Fraudulent in Court Fight
The Circuit court trial over notes and deeds involving Charles Murr Rankin Chemical James Doyle and the Moriaritys closed with Moriarity admitting certain deeds were fraudulent and aimed at defeating James C OConnors 1900 judgment. The case concerns deeds to Timothy Daly Mary ONeil and others with rival claims on Murrs loan and foreclosures depending on OConnors judgment status.
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Charles Murr
Rankin Chemical Reduction Co
James Doyle
Timothy A. Daly
Fred Moriarity
Annie Moriarity
Ida Yerley
James C. O'Connor
Murr
Dibell
Moriarity
Chicago
Rankin Chemical Co
James C.o’connor
Callnd
O'Connor
Herbert Carpenter
DuPage Farmer James Biggins Dies After Horse Accident
James Biggins prominent DuPage farmer was killed when thrown from a horse returning home from Romeo in the early hours. His neck was broken and death was instant. The riderless horse reached his home. Eugene Biggins found the body two miles from Romeo as Coroner Noel arrived for the inquest.
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Biggins
Pele
Eugene Biggins
Calvin Z. Noel
DuPage
Man Burned Terribly at Mills Injuries Disfigure
Thomas Sullivan, a worker for Illinois Steel Co., suffered severe burns to face arms hands and shoulders around 10 pm at the mill. He was rushed to Silver Cross hospital with officials declining to release details. doctors fear permanent disfigurement though recovery is possible.
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Thomas Sullivan
Illinois Steel Co
Silver Cross Hospital
Foundations Started for Joliet National Bank Building
Work began this morning on the foundation for the Joliet National Bank building at the corner of Chicago and Clinton streets. Contractor Adam Groth leads the project steady progress expected toward the new structure.
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Joliet National Bank
Chicago and
Clinton Streets
Adam Groth
City to Open Street After Water Mains Laid Says Mayor
Mayor Cronin and George H. Munroe of the Spring Creek Drainage board clash over delays in opening Washington Street. Munroe says the city must lay water mains first then build abutments and place the bridge, with reopening in ten days after mains are set. Public anger grows as crews work to complete trenches and install pipes.
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George H. Munroe
The
Spring Creek Drainage Board
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Cronin
Drainage Board
Stevens
Country Club Opens with Improvements and Picnic Date
The Country Club opens Saturday June 20 with a renewed clubhouse and well kept links. Light lunches and advance dinners available. A bus will meet every car from 1 pm onward. A family picnic is planned for July 4 at 6 30 pm and all members are urged to attend.
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Country Club
Largest dance draws crowds at Electric Park
A big crowd attended the season's main dance at Electric Park last night with heavy trains from Aurora and Joliet bringing visitors. Sweet's orchestra supplied the music for the lively event.
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Electric Park
Aurora
Joliet
Sweet
Six Charter Members of Modern Woodmen Lived in 1907
The Modern Woodmen head camp meeting in Peoria notes only a few original charter members remain. Names listed include M W of A and others from Lyons Lyons Ia Morison Ill Omaha Ne, with the first head counselor J C Rott noted as founder. The six oldest members as of December 31 1907 are H K Wella George Breen William Knickerbocker J H Th C H Clough and C Wower.
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Peoria
Robbery Attempt Involving Britz Ends With Suspects Detained
Fred E Britz grocer on North Raynor Avenue resisted a masked holdup near 8 PM. The attack failed, residents gathered, four suspects were detained and later cleared. Detectives described two men seen loitering nearby. a preliminary hearing for others is scheduled.
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Wen
Pat predicts harmonious uno cracy victory in national election
In his view Pat foresees a peaceful future and claims insight into a coming national election win. The passage hints at a speculative political forecast amid fragmented phrasing and unclear context.
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Pat
Aison
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