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The Joliet Daily Republican

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1908

Page

4

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Taft and Sherman Chosen Republican Ticket for President and Vice President

The Republican National Convention named William Howard Taft of Ohio and James Schoolcraft Sherman of New York as the party standard bearers for the coming campaign. The platform emphasizes a strong conservative stance, pledging unity among Republicans and continued Rooseveltian policies with measured progress.

James 8. Sherman New York Tion William Howard Taft Ohio James Schoolcraft Sherman Vic Taft Sherman

Future of a Party at Republican Convention

A speech at the Republican National Convention praises the party’s prior record and urges renewed vigor. Senator Lodge is highlighted for defending the party’s history while Republicans anticipate new issues and a youthful push for integrity in politics and business.

Senator Lodge The State Journal

Reformer Needs Strong, Conscientious Political Party

The passage argues welfare for stable government over individual gain and warns that reformers need a vigorous, intelligent party to which they can appeal. It emphasizes the power of an awakened public conscience and hopes for better popular government when a capable political movement supports reform efforts.

Recovering Slowly From Wreck Injuries

Arthur Mitchell, hurt in the wreck on the J P A at the B J E junction a fortnight ago, left his bed yesterday. Doctors remain hopeful he will recover and be able to walk.

Arthur Mitchell Junction

Shirtwaist Suit Trend Outlines Practical Wash Dress

The article notes shirtwaist suits remain practical with cotton prints, silk or gingham patterns, and French zephyrs for morning wear, shopping, or walking. It highlights charm in color combinations, small crocheted buttons, and a wish for varied button styles as Harper's Bazaar references a band concert and baseball at Electric Park.

Harper's

Taft's Moving Picture Debut as War Secretary

In Washington on a spring morning President Roosevelt overruled war secretary Taft's reluctance to appear on film. General Franklin Bell coaxed Taft into a walk at the State Department and the making of a popular series showing Taft with Bell and later Taft reviewing artillery at Fort Myer. The effort aimed to publicize Taft to America’s 2,000,000 daily theatergoers.

Washington, D. C Moving Picture Machine Bill Roosevelt United States Big Bill Taft Taft Bennett New York Franklin Bell Congressman Bennett Secretary of War Teddy State Department General Bell Bil Taft Moving Picture Theaters America Bell Nenaneatad Saene Sons SS Sale Mr. Taft Fort Myer

Beaten but Happy Joliet Forester Drill Team

Joliet Forester drill team captain Pearson accepts fifth place in the senior class drill contest at Peoria with philosophy. He notes long pursuit of prizes and pride in his veterans’ skills despite a previous fire that hindered rebuilding efforts.

Pearson Joliet

Entertaining Week of Socials Honors Miss Frances Staehle

Mrs. Harry W Reed hosted Sunday school class guests at Cass street with a two course lunch for ten. Decor included yellow and blue and dolls in caps and gowns as place cards, plus a guessing rhyme contest won by Ruth Hayes.

Harry W. Reed Cass Street Frances Staehle Misa Stiehle Ruth Hayes Nellie MaeCroskey Jennie Hoffer North Broadway Maud Boyd

Personal notes reveal summer travel and visits across states

Mrs. M A Felman left for West Baden for ten days. Mrs. Sterns and Sadie planned a two week visit to West Baden. Walter Werner hosted visitors on Jefferson street as relatives from Oswego and Joliet gathered. Several residents, including Miss Hazel Scott of Dwight and Miss Lillian Dahlem, planned summer stays in North Dakota and Colorado.

Leslie Bell Chicago Mrs. Sterns Sadie West Baden Hazel Scott Dwight, Ill Adolph Strufe Jefferson Street Mrs. Witherstein

Interesting Lecture at Swedish Lutheran Church

Rev. Mr. Lygsander from Sweden delivered a valued lecture at the Swedish Lutheran church on Wednesday evening titled Greetings from the Land of the Midnight Sun. The talk included greetings from the King.

Minnie Metz Joliet Charles Godel Manhattan August Schuessler St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Mr. Lygsander Sweden Land of the

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