20 Jun 1903
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
1
In quiet repose the speaker contemplates the ease of death as a gentle passage from wakefulness to sleep. The verse speaks of closing the eye and ear, slipping into blissful trance, and drifting from one state to another while bearing the ache of existence fading. Known names or places are not provided.
Berlin reports the czar faces danger from Russian imperial family critics who fear weakness and may consider violence a patriotic act. The article warns a plot could target the czar in his palace, reflecting instability in Russia.
Chicago. Derby day opened cold and cloudy with track muddy from overnight rain. Horsemen expect a fast surface once rain ceases, favoring Savable who remains the favorite for today’s great race.
London dispatch reports Cardinal Herbert Vaughn archbishop of Westminster died at midnight after a long illness He had suffered heart trouble in recent weeks and his death followed several hoped for recoveries He was 71 years old.
In Chicago on June 20 75 percent of striking cooks and waiters returned to work following an agreement reached last night. Restaurants and hotels affected by the strike are operating normally and handling the crowd.
Paris reports a private Vatican telegram stating the pope’s illness has passed and his holiness is restored to health. A separate Washington Star item quotes dialogue about love and money, then a world of fashion notes with a man’s attire and a remark on relationships.
At a recent board meeting of Silver Cross hospital in Mr. Campbell's office, Mrs. Atkinson Harris Mrs. Omi Hill and Mrs. Robert Alexander were chosen to attend the Lake Forest horse show for ideas for next year. The event Thursday netted about $600 and organizers praise contributors. A follow up meeting is planned for Tuesday at 7 PM.
The people of Kane County witnessed a dramatic verdict as Tony Romano was convicted of first degree murder in a sensational trial. The jury imposed the hanging sentence, completing a case that has drawn months of anticipation.
Mrs E Linder of East St Louis visits son Rev A Linder pastor at 700 Summit Street. She warns of epidemic danger after flood while water recedes and notes property losses estimated around 2.6 million. Linder brothers F A and L J, with city doctors, provide free care to victims.
A party of about thirty people including the Woodruffs Wolcotts Lamberts Moores Halls Werners and others will dance at Rock Run Park next Monday evening. They will depart from Jefferson street docks at 7 30 on the Desplines engaged for ten weeks. The Summer Outing club opens its first outing at Rock Run park Tuesday evening with exclusive park use. Boats depart Jefferson street docks at 7 45 and return from the park at midnight.
Convention rates set for Plainfield on June 23 and 4. Fare is one and one third for round trip via E J and E Ry. Agent W L Wilson signs the notice.
The Bethlehem Swedish Lutheran church on Benton Street held the last rites for Rev. John Vibelius with a packed service at the parsonage and church attended by hundreds. Clergy from Chicago LaGrange Lockport and LaPorte led prayers and sermons while Luther League Dorcas and Ladies sewing societies contributed flowers and tributes. Pallbearers included church deacons and trustees as the body lay in state at the church before burial at Oakwood.
Joliet residents confront rampant stray dogs in LaSalle and nearby wards amid lax licensing and enforcement. The piece notes police rounds scare dogs off streets, while owners evade taxes. It also mentions injuries and a Chicago incident where welterweight Charlie Burns shot himself after a failed robbery, plus boxing draws in Milwaukee and Portland.
Federal building to be turned over to Postmaster Clyne Monday with Mr Clyne as custodian in charge of finishing touches before removal of present fixtures from the old office. He said he will likely be ready to move in from tonight.
L Wilson has resigned as local freight agent for the El Joliet and Eastern and the Chicago Shore and Eastern railways. J W Colliver, long associated with the Joliet operation, will succeed him. Announcement appeared in The Republican. exact transition date not set, expected next week. Colliver, who has served 15 years at the East Joliet office, is cited as a well earned promotion.
Lcome Stone, about 60, pioneer resident of Jackson township, died yesterday at his Jackson home. He is survived by his wife and a daughter. Funeral will be at the residence tomorrow at 3 PM, burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Dr Laing of St. John's Church to conduct services.
The program to be rendered tomorrow afternoon at West Park features D Wes Marche The Steel King St Clair Waltz Baden Baden Bousquet A Congo Terpsichorean Event Voel ker Mareh Monkey Faces Friedman Overture Light Cavalry Suppe March Harvard Booth Moscow Wwaltagy Wedding of the Winds Hall Characteristic Dance Happy Hooli gan Morse Selection from Faust Gounod March Won t You Roll Dem Eyes Von Tilzer.
A downtown homecoming for the prize-winning team is planned with a band, a public reception, and a parade route from the Santa Fe depot to Robesson Hall. Woodmen leaders led by Thomas Stevenson arrange two dressings of welcome and a later briefing as the public turnout is hoped to be sizable.
The first quarterly meeting of the conference year will be held at Zion Church corner Cass and Herkts streets. Immanuel church of kp will unite in services Saturday evening and Sunday morning at 10 30 a m with Enaliaht language at 7 30 p m The Lord's Supper will be dispensed at the morning service Sunday school at 9 30 a m in Alliance at 645 p m Presiding elder Rev Messerschmidt will be with us All welcome.
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