Fourteen Foot Waterway Proposed From St Louis to Chicago
A fourteen foot waterway between St Louis and Chicago is proposed after maps and surveys by Army engineers under Col. O B H Ernst. A government steamer conducts final inspection before sending plans to Washington. Existing seven foot channels under construction would allow larger lake ships to reach St Louis via the Mississippi Illinois LaSalle Joliet route.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Washington
Col.o. BH. Ernst
Engineer Corps
Mississippi
Illinois
LaSalle
Minoiy and Michigan Canal
Joliet
Lake Michigan
An Old Favorite By Josiah Gilbert Holland
Warner's Library lauds Dr. Josiah G. Holland for his moral influence and homely New England depictions. The piece notes his poems appeal to readers' moral sense and reflect American life, with several short lyrics as messages from a true American poet. It includes the lullaby Rockaby with verses about sleep and the mother-world.
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Warner
Josiah G. Holland
New England
Weather Outlook for Joliet in June 1904
Tuesday forecast notes generally fair weather tonight and Wednesday with cooler temperatures and variable winds. The Joliet thermometer shows 83 degrees high and 67 degrees low in the last 24 hours.
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Joliet
Bates Faces Bond Revival in Wire Patent Case
Al Bates failed in the circuit court and immediately sought an appeal. The court set a $65 000 bond after 2:30 PM, with surety from American Bond Co. Bates declared he would win in higher courts, noting three prior wins in the same suit.
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al. J. Bates
Circuit
MP Bates
Bates
Joliet
Chicago
Genttleman
American
Circuit Court
Derby Betting Big Wagers Shine In Chicago Reports
Col Lambert allegedly won about 16000 dollars by betting across the board on Highball in the Derby, while rival John A Drake suffered heavy losses. The Chicago Chronicle and Tribune convey the day’s betting chaos at Sheepshead Bay with several large wagers and several tied results, including a costly dead heat runoff.
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Col
John Lambert
Chicago
Drake
Col. Lambert
James O'Leary
Chicago Chronicle
John A. Drake
Sheepshead Bay
New York
the Tribune
Savable
Liberia
Pulsus
Charles Head Smith
South Trimble
Charice
Yainty
Large Afternoon Reception At Mrs Noble’s Home
A large afternoon reception was held yesterday at the home of Mrs. C. A. Noble at 213 South Eastern Avenue. Hostesses Mrs. Noble and Mrs. Theo Gerlach welcomed about 160 ladies in summer attire. A string orchestra directed by Prof. Sweet played as pink and peony decor complemented sweet peas and ferns. refreshments were served and guests enjoyed a cool house interior after outdoor glare.
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C. A. Noble
South Eastern Avenue
Noble
Prof. Sweet
Gold berg guarantees vaudeville shows for women and children
Mr. Gold berg assures Grand Vaudeville Theater patrons that performances are crafted for women and children's pleasure. No one should hesitate to attend.
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Grand Vaudeville Theater
Goldberg
Cullom Wins Fight for Chairmanship at Chicago Caucus
Senator Cullom defeated Governor Yates 29 to 25 to become chairman of the Illinois delegation. Lowden named national committeeman with Hopkins to notify the president elect. The caucus also set committees and named Elwood to notify President Roosevelt.
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Yates
Shelby M. Cullom
Charles H. Deere
Graeme Stewart
Albert J. Hopkins
Ll. Ellwood
Vespasian Warner
W. A. Coleman
E-C.perkins
Frank O. Lowden
She
Thy M. Cullom
Tellinois
Chicago
Cullom
Col
Frank
Lowéen
I. L. Elwood
DeKath
Roosevelt
H.N. Schuyler
Murray
Yate
Walter Reeves
Cannon
Otr
Schuyler
Cultom
Tnter
Ocean Save
Federal Grand Jury Room
Monadnock
Callomt
Lowden
BE. F. Olson
Yates Ten
Hingis editors hold annual meeting at Great Northern
United States Senator Depew addressed Hingis editors at their convention in the Great Northern hotel yesterday. He joked about political "silent" candidates and a self-proclaimed "genuine Democrat" alongside remarks by Charles Emory Smith. Officers elected: President George Rankin. vice presidents J F Shaw W W Lewis and E d Adams. secretary A Lamilers. treasurer A R Van Skiver.
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Hingis Editors
Great Northern Hotel
United States
Depew
New York
Peotone
A.lamilers
Oregon
A. R. van Skiver
Streator
Miss Nora Moley Prompts Courtroom Turmoil
Christina Thompson faced Squire Blood in court after disturbing peace near 206 Jefferson Street. Thompson pleaded guilty and paid a $10 fine plus costs, while Nora Moley claimed injuries from a pendant incident. A possible assault and battery complaint may follow against the auburn girl.
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Nora Moley
Jefferson Street
Christina Thompson
Squire Blood
Bowery
Meley
Christina
Miss Norynd
Curbing the Trusts and Federal Limits in Reform
The piece reviews President Cleveland and President Roosevelt era views on trusts. It notes the Sherman Act of 1890 and later calls for further legislation to address corporate power. It emphasizes balancing property rights with public welfare and the need to regulate artificial powers without attacking legitimate wealth.
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Ao T Emporary
Dy “Pourvelihu
Root
Cleveland
Congress
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