An Old Favorite By William Motherwell
An excerpt notes William Motherwell born in Glasgow 1797 died 183, a Scottish poet and lawyer. It praises his scarce poems for tenderness and imagination, citing Jeanie Morrison and When I Beneath the Cold Red Earth Am Sleeping, and presents a long, fragmentary passage from his verse about summer, nature, youth, and aging.
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William Motherwell
Scotland
Glasgow
Motherwell
Jeanie Morrison
Willie
Weather Update from Joliet June 23 1903
The day records a fair and warmer forecast for Joliet with a 82 degree high and 54 degree low noted in the last twenty four hours.
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Joliet
American Squadron Saluted at Kiel During Visit
The American squadron comprising the battleship Kearsarge cruisers Chicago and Cincinnati and gunboat Machias arrived at Kiel. Saluting Prince Henry's flag, German ships and forts echoed the salute. Captains met Prince Henry, crews were given shore leave, and sailors from both nations mingled amicably in Kiel.
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Scripps-McRae
Kiel
Kearsage
Chicago
Cincinnati
Machias
Prince Henry
Lawful vengeance as White is burned at the stake in Delaware
In Wilmington on June 23 a mob lynched George White a negro for the assault and murder of Helen Bishop a 17 year old minister’s daughter. It is the first lynching in the state with divided sentiment and no clear chances of punishment for the mob.
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Scripnos-McRae
Wilmington
Del
George White
Helen Bishop
Tug Goes to Bottom Three of Crew Drown
The tug G. W. Cheney was run down by the propeller Chemung seven miles up the lake at 3 this morning. Three crew members were drowned as the vessel sank in seconds.
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Scripps-McRae
Buffalo
G. W. Cheney
Chemung
Flood toll rises to 177 in Oregon disaster
Heppner Oregon reports four more flood victims found yesterday, raising the total dead to 177 with 35 still listed as missing. Local search teams continue efforts along the swollen streams and damaged lanes as residents assess the toll.
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Scripps-McRae
Heppner
Ore
Eighteen Hundred Linemen Tie Up Western Lines
In San Francisco on June 23 eighteen hundred linemen from the Pacific States Telephone company struck, blocking lines from British Columbia to Arizona. They demand a 12 percent wage increase.
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Scripps-McRae
San Francisco
Pacific States Telephone Company
British Columbia
Arizona
Trial of Strangler Begins at Hamilton Ohio
The trial of Alfred Andrew Knapp, alias The Strangler, opened in Hamilton Ohio on June 23. He faces murder charges for his third wife Hannah Gordon Knapp amid contending claims that his confession was forced under duress.
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Scripps-McRae
Hamilton
Ohio
Alfred Andrew Knapp
the Strangler
Hannah Gordon Knapp
Knapp
Alarming Plague Increase Reported From Philippines
Washington dispatch reports from the Philippines indicate a sharp rise in cholera and bubonic plague, troubling health officials and the war department. The notice highlights escalating disease amid wartime conditions.
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Washington
Philippines
War Department
Bad Weather Lowers Attendance at Will County Teachers Institute
Rain and poor weather cut turnout at the Will County teachers institute with under one hundred delegates present, less than half the usual crowd. Organizers Supt Nevens and Mr Muhlig strive to offer valued sessions and up to date theories throughout the week.
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Will County
Secciona Welch
Supt
Nevens
Mr. Muhlig
Plainfield Sunday School Convention Travel Fare
Will county Sunday school convention at Plainfield on June 23 and 24 offers a round trip fare of one and a third via E J and E Ry. 145 41 W L Wilson, Agent.
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Will County
Plainfield
E. Ry
W. L. Wilson
Mayor Defies Law After Illegally Granting Peddler License
City officials condemn the action as unlawful as Mayor Crolius signs a dramshop license despite a seven to vote. The City Clerk attested under pressure while the council quorum and the ordinance require a majority of all elected members. Prosecution talk grows as Keserle and officials face possible charges and impeachment. Police crackdown on unlicensed peddlers continues with multiple arrests and fines.
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Dinances
Brewing Company
North Sentt Street
McKeown
Glicklieh
Standards Open Season With Sunday Afternoon Game
Manager Miller aims to have the Standards ready for their first game next Sunday afternoon as Coal City looms. Rain halted yesterday's Springfield Springfields and Dubuque contests while Springfield efforts edge toward catching Dubuque in the standings. Walter Lyons is eyed for Springfield manager and would likely prove capable if appointed. Tebeau will resign from management on Thursday. The mission style furniture shown in shops suits summer homes, especially this season.
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Miller
Coal City
Springfield
Dubuque
Rockford
Springfields
Dubuques
Walter Lyons
Tebeau
City School Board Plans Vacation Repairs and Staffing Changes
The city school board outlined vacation work on York Avenue Megan Ridgewood and Farragut buildings including painting heating electrical wiring and slate blackboards with bids due in two weeks. Certificates were awarded to several female examinees led by Eliza Barrowman and Anna Fitzgerald while transcripts noted a staff change as janitor Rutile Drew leaves for a better position and Gertrude Lawlor receives a year’s leave to study at Ann Arbor.
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Cty
York Avenue
Mentreon
Ridgewood
Farragut
Broadway
A. O. Marshall School
Committee On
Allison
Eliza Barrowman
Jessie M. DuBien
Teresa I. Bell
Anna M.fitzgerald
Rose A. Connors
Mabel Helmes
Rutle B.drew
Florence, Merwin
Alice Mills
Lillian Richards
S.A. Mateer
Farragut School
Magonie ‘Temple
Gertrude Lawlor
Hastern Avenue
Ann Arbor
Colts Have an Accident Steel Steamer of No. 5 Engine
A collision involving a steel steamer marked No 5 engine is reported among the Colts operations. Details on injuries or causes are not provided in the fragment. Local investigators review yard layouts and railway signals for fault.
Horse Drawn Fire Engine Runs Wild in Joliet Street Incident
A runaway steam fire engine from No 5 on Hickory street toppled into chaos in Joliet as horses broke the tongue and injured their legs. Firefighters and onlookers battled the scene near Jefferson and Chicago streets, with the engine later towed away and the blaze contained.
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Chicago Street
No. 1 Enginehouse
Jefferson
Chicago
No. North 5
Hickory Street
van Buren
Jefferson Streets
Tire Department
Maloney
Jefferson Street
Kramer
Sexton
Fourth Avenue
No. 1
Petition Seeks Slough Drain Cleanup After Flood Damage
Several property owners urged the city council to force the Rock Island railroad to open the slough drain under its tracks to prevent a repeat of last year’s flood damage. The petition went to the streets East Side committee with the city engineer.
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Rock Island Railroad
Committee On
Frank Keserle
North
Chicago Street
John German
John Henich
Mat Grein
Bend
Rh. J
Public Property Committee
Marquette Third Verm
Goldberg & Rubens
Screen
Dawson
Seven Year Old Girl Dies From Burns After Fire
Jennie Gustafson seven daughter of Mr and Mrs Gustafson of 1400 Elizabeth Street died from burns suffered when her clothing caught fire. Coroner Noel held inquest at Quinns. mother Augusta testified the accident occurred about 1 pm yesterday as she heard screams from upstairs. She found the child’s clothing ablaze and quickly extinguished the flames before taking her to hospital. Neighbors testified on the scene. jury returned a verdict aligned with testimony.
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Jennie Gustafson
Wm. Gustafson
Elizabeth Street
Noel
Quinn's Undertaking Establishment
Augusta Gustafsen
Patterson
Edith Gibbs
Court dissolves Joliet Improvement Co in probate action
Circuit courts dissolve Joliet Improvement Co in a trust case against Alma M Claflin as executor. Jesse A Doolittle trustee filed a bill and received an order approving report. trustee discharged and Joliet Improvement Co dissolved. Case stricken from docket. Michael Daylor versus estate of Dennis Daylor, deceased, appeal from probate court.
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Jesse A. Doolittle
Alma M. Claflin
Clarence A. Claflin
Joliet Improvement Company
Michael
Daylor
Dennis Daylor
Bidding opens for Joliet school wiring project
Sealed bids for wiring the A. C. Marshall school building in Joliet must be received by 7 p m July 6. Bids require a $26 certified check. The Joliet board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Architect is Webster.
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A. C. Marshall
Webster
City of Joliet
J. A. Wilhelms
Aes
Annual St Francis Academy Art Exhibit Displays Wide Student Work
The St Francis Academy annual art show closes the school year with pyrography as a leading feature and strong displays in hand painting, watercolors, oil, needlework, and colored china. Rooms 63 and 65 showcase hundreds of pieces by students and sisters, including Miss Margaret Mahoney’s Indian tea table and Miss Emma Lagger’s farm scene, with arithmetic, drawing, penmanship, and geography on the lower floor.
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Uim R
Margaret Mahoney
Berta Doster
Mitithel Gaynor
Emma Lagger
Wm. J. Lyons
Winn
Mary Mahoney
Vinnis @ ing
KE. Fisher
Col Migs T. Daly
Irene Divine
Ivy Ke
Lucy Eye
T. Donahue
Chocolate
Davidson
Mesdames Wallace
Welle Ongulin
Veronica Li Murphy
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