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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary entry from The Joliet Republican details printing and publication terms, including mailing class and carrier options. The readable portion references Joliet Illinois and imprint information, with unclear surrounding policy text.
The article reports a Midwest push to end grade railway crossings citing Indiana and Illinois safety concerns. It notes rail commissions aim to curb deaths, with a broader national movement, gradual reforms, and enforcement challenges during Fourth of July celebrations.
Chicago reports focus on Republican national committee selections with Frank O. Lowden poised for return, amid talk of possible rivals. The piece notes potential changes in committee leadership aligned with Roosevelt and the presidential ticket, plus Ohio’s Kept role and possible treasurer shift for Myron T. Herrick.
Personal notices recount Ill health of Miss Gertrude McKay at Second Avenue. Births announce daughters to the Shay and Corcoran families on Landau and Hunter Avenues. Joliet visitors Lulu and Jessie Myers from Troy and Mrs. Ed Patten of Minooka. Several residents visiting relatives in Peoria and San Francisco. George Suydam travels to San Francisco to visit his daughter for about a year. Mr Alfred Thompson of the Grand Union Tea Store travels through to Auruth. Michigan City weekend trips by Delgan Sprague and Carl Johnson. Wyoming relocation for Rowland family. E J Van Fleet and Naomi plan four months in San Francisco and Tacoma. Other visits include Mrs Suttle and family from Chicago, with Miss Scrab noted for musical talent.
The Galesburg Mail argues the Independence Day celebration has become uncivil and deadly. It cites Century magazine figures estimating 102 deaths and 1,489 injuries on the previous Fourth of July, notes underestimates, and condemns continuous firework displays as harmful to the sick and to victims.
Papers filed in the county recorder’s office show the Feagans Jewelry Company incorporated with a $50,000 capital. The 500 shares are distributed to George F B Feagans 400 Lonnie Feagans 50 and Mrs Alta Feagans 50.
One hundred Blue Island High students traveled from Dellwood park to Joliet this morning via the Rock Island line for an all day school picnic at Dellwood park.
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