23 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1902
Page
1
Monardls The Lake Shore will place a new twenty hour train in service June 15. It departs Chicago daily at 12 30 p m and reaches New York the next morning at 9 30. Return from New York at 2 45 p m arrives Chicago 9 45 next morning. The train complements the current magnificent passenger service.
United Mine Workers leader Mitchell lays out the strike causes and urges arbitration before a wider walkout. He cites coal price increases and railroad freight practices, arguing operators can raise wages without raising consumer coal costs, and presents government data and testimony to support workers’ demands.
The Joliet News laments Mr. Holpton's death and recalls its stance against him, arguing the moral burden on editors. An excursion note promotes a Rock Island Route trip to Minneapolis for the N E A with return options and a steamship link via Diamond Joe line.
The Wonderful Electric Flatirons company and Economy and Power Co in Ottawa promote Van Bath telephones priced at six-ge. The notice highlights superior efficiency and prominence of the new line in local commerce and utilities.
The piece discusses potential Republican plans to field three candidates for the Illinois lower house, pending senatorial committee decisions. It notes Bowles as Democratic contender, Pickering opposing Cook County factionalism, and upcoming conventions in Peoria and Freeport with speeches by Hopkins and Knapp.
A fragment recalls the famous lines about the American Revolution. It mentions the flag unfurled in April, embattled farmers, the rude bridge, and the shot heard round the world, capturing a moment of defiant patriotism.
A report on improvements at the courthouse yard at Ottawa and Washington streets. A new cement walk forms a triangle by the fountain with paths to Chicago and Jefferson streets. Hedges, bushes, and sod enhance the area, with benches replacing old stone coping. News of local improvements and ads follow.
The Daily Republican outlines mail options for subscribers away from the city and invites readers to call 407 to update their mailing address. A light aside hints at electric fans blowing for a small expectancy, reflecting a local colonial era tone.
Rumors say Charles Schwab will visit Joliet on a Western trip to inspect preparations for major upgrades at No 3 billet mill and a new mill site. Pay increases for common laborers are delayed until next Thursday as payroll shifts to the new wage scale while skilled workers face adjusted pay in line with the strike earlier.
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