Joseph Cannon Feted At Aurora Banquet For Presidential Candidacy
The annual United States Senate banquet in Aurora honored Speaker Joseph G. Cannon as a presidential candidate. Delegations from Chicago, Elgin, Joliet, Pano, Downers Grove attended. Henry T. Rainey praised the nation’s growth, manufacturing base, and public schools, noting earnings rival Britain’s per capita and stressing prosperity beyond 50 cents a day. Cannon outlined points on cotton goods growth, wages, and national wealth.
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Senate of
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Chicago
Elgin
Joliet
Britain
Austria
Italy
Speaker Cannon
United States
Unnamed Tramp Praised and Fallout at Aurora Meeting
A chaotic Aurora gathering featured praise for Uncle Joe Cannon and Roosevelt amid calls for leadership, followed by a fatal freight train accident east of the city. An unknown tramp, about 40, struck by Rock Island No. 19, died near Shaw's brick yard. identity remains a mystery with few clues found.
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Shaw's
Wasner
al Lung
Joliet
Dames’ Undertaking Rooms
Chicago
San Francisco
West
Board weighs land vs improvements in Joliet tax review
The Joliet Board of Review sought opinions on separating land and improvement values in assessments. Attorney General Stead supports separating land values from improvements, aligning with prior rulings that lands include city lots. No action was taken yet. the board may proceed next week pending further guidance.
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Joliet
Cowing
Attorney Cowing
Stead
Mearning
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Bonys
Raum of Peoria Sent to Joliet for Forgery and Embezzlement
Daniel Raum a prominent Peoria businessman was taken to Joliet to serve his sentence for forgery and embezzlement. Mrs Raum will reside in Joliet near him after arrival and initial preliminaries were completed this afternoon.
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Chicago
Daniel Raum
Peoria
Joliet
Raum
Informal Reception for Staehle Ladies Planned on June 24
Mrs Otto Staehle and Miss Marie Staehle invite friends to an informal at home on Monday afternoon June 24 at 108 South Broadway No invitations have been issued.
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Otto Staehle
Marie Staehle
South Broadway
Anxious Groom Forgets Bride Name At License Office
A 22 year old groom to be Jan Praybis went to the county clerk to obtain a marriage license but could not recall the bride’s name. He and a friend returned after brief trouble, only to have the name Teotila pierced his memory.
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Jan Praybis
Jan
Benedict
Plainfield High School graduates and co operation speech
Clyde G LaMar spoke at Plainfield High School commencement urging a graduated income tax and worker ownership to curb socialism. Thirteen graduates received diplomas including Mary Boardman and John Fry. Van Dyke orchestra performed. program included chorus numbers and an invocation by Rev C R Robinson.
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Clyde G.lamar
Plainfield High School
Plainfield School
Charles Fraser
Mary Boardman
Luella Boyd
Edith Stewart
Vera McClellan
Maude Murray
Sadie Bouchere
Irene Powers
Ethel Parker
Alice Foster
John Fry
Edna Schaffer
May Smiley
David Boughton
Kenneth Hawkins
van Dyke
Address Cooperation vs Sorcial ism in Graduation
Clyde P. Lamar presided with H. S. Chorus performing Out on the Deep by Lohr and Estudiantina. Diplomas were presented by C. E. Fraser as the H. S. Chorus echoed Estudiantina. Benediction by Rev. WB Oldt closed the ceremony.
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Clyde P. Lamar
H. S
I. H. Darling
C. E. Fraser
H.S. Chorus
Estudiantina
Lacome
Divorce Decree Sought in Greissing Case
The Otto Greissing divorce case before Judge McEwen held that the wife interlaced with Frank McKelly, Pittsburg millionaire's son, allegations were sufficient and a decree was promised when written evidence arrives. No witnesses were called.
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Chicago
Otto Greissing
McEwen
Frank McKelly
Pittsburg
Ten New Court Actions Include Personal Injury Suit
Two new circuit court cases begin this term an appeal from Justice Grants Elwood court and a personal injury action against Illinois Steel Co. Prairie Oil and Gas Co appeals from a judgment for John Stolder of Elwood for 34 dollars. Dennis O Keefe by his father seeks damages for a crushed hand at mill work. Court awards 400 dollars.
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Justice Grant
Elwood
Illinois Steel Co
Prairie Oil and Gas Co
John Stolder
Dennis O'Keefe
Frederick A Hill Reappointed Master in Chancery
In the circuit court this afternoon Judge Dibell re appointed Frederick A Hill master in chancery for the ensuing two years. Hill has served two terms. His official bond of 15000 dollars was presented and approved with Charles H Talcott and Joseph C Flowers as sureties.
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Frederick A. Hill
Hill
Charles H. Talcott
Joseph C. Flowers
Big Picnic Held at Wolf's Crossing
The Farmers' Picnic, postponed from two weeks ago, is under the Good Times club at George Smith's farm in Wolf's Crossing Illinois. A large crowd gathers for races this morning with lively sport and notable purses. Wheatland and Oswego clash in ball, with old rivals strengthened for today. A horse show features prized entries from Aurora Plainfield and nearby drivers and teams.
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Wolf's. Crossing
George Smith
Wheatland
Oswego
Good Times
Aurora
Plainfield
Longest Day of Year Heralds Summer Weather Shift
The article notes today as the longest day, yet cold spring days have drawn more attention to rising temperatures. From now on the days shorten for six months with earlier sunsets, offering hoped for cooler evenings and healthier air amid recent rains and unsettled weather.
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Barrett's
Rees
Buck No Hat Nope Lager No Shoe Clash Over Silly Banquet
At 2 am on Louisiana avenue a comic altercation left Alderman Werden Buck and Alderman Sebastian Lagger barefoot and hatless after Buck threw a man shoe from a car window in a prank sparked by a ward gathering incident. Sheriff Williams later sold the hat and Lagger recovered a shoe.
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Werden Buck
Joliet Street
Frank Parker
A. E. Mottinger
Plainfield
Lagger
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King Edward Sports
Louisiana
Joliet
Mottinger
Parker
Tagger
Fisher Brothers
Forge Works Visited by Fire for a Second Time
For the second time within a year Joliet Steam Forge Co. at Irving and Franklin streets faced fire. The first blaze last December destroyed the entire structure, causing heavy losses. Last night spontaneous combustion in a coal pile started the fire but it caused little damage and was confined to the coal pile.
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Joliet Steam Forge Co
Irving and
Franklin Streets
Mountain Climber Lands Triumph at Mount Wilson
Edward Landenclos of Pasadena California fulfilled his vow to conquer Mount Wilson on a motorcycle. Since his success others have followed his lead up the challenging 6886 foot ascent, marking a notable achievement for riders in the region.
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Mt. Wilson
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