Will County braces for U.S. Senate contest and local power shifts
The looming U.S. senate race stirs Will County politics as Gov Yates and Lt Gov Northcott backers weigh paths to power. Odell aims to win state senate support with Dawes-Cullom help, while Woodruff Martin and Snapp factions clash for county control. The outcome will shape patronage battles and local leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northcott
Odell
Dawes
United States
Mason
Cook County
St. Paul
Tanner
Haneey
Yates
Dawes-Cullom
Sherman
Jim Martin
Drew
Barr
Munroe
Lagger
Woodruff-Martin
Snapp-Hesse
Committee Chosen for Labor Day Park Arrangements
A committee on arrangements met at Trades and Labor hall electing M J Conlin as Secretary and T J Walsh as Treasurer. They plan to visit all pleasure grounds, tour Rock Run next Sunday, and possibly run trains from surrounding towns with the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railway. A dry picnic is favored if Rock Run is chosen. Subcommittees include Executive Grounds Music Printing Privileges Sports Police with members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Conlin
T. J. Walsh
Fhe
Rock Run Park Company
Rock Run
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Joliet
Rock Run Park
Halk
Parker
M. Kolb
James Corcoran
Gus Johnson
T. P. Walsh
Paige Proclamation Urges Telephones for Fire Calls
Chief J D Paige warns that scarce water requires early fire detection and calls the public to use telephones to report fires promptly. The notice emphasizes rapid alerting to minimize loss as fire suppression relies on quick communication and early response.
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J. D. Paige
Bey
Mail Carriers Picnic at Santa Fe Park Draws Thousands
Joliet mail carriers and about 200 friends joined several thousand Chicago and other guests at Santa Fe Park near Lemont for a full day of outdoor recreation. The grounds hosted dancing, riding, a balloon ascension, and various amusements as crowds arrived by Santa Fe trains from early morning through evening.
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Joliet
Santa Fe Park
Chicago
Santa Fe
Morris Reds lose to Standards 8 0 as umpire Magner drew ire
In Morris yesterday a crowd of about four hundred watched the Standards defeat Morris 8 to 0. Leitman starred with two double hits, McMahon struggled on the mound, and Joliet’s Lyons scored on errors. Umpire Magner drew protests as fans complained about balls and strikes, while Woodmen plan an exciting game next Friday against the Elks.
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Morris
Joliet
Reds
Magner
McMahon
Leitman
Leit
MacPartlin
Lyons
Thompson
Cam
Campion
Flynn
Donahue
Cane
P. Renoakike
Néwton
Morgan
White
Leid
O'Grady
Woodman
Elks
Woodmen
Jno
J. Foster
John Hays
Alexander Scott
A Coming Wedding Unites Dr LeSage and Miss Meera
The wedding of Dr. Philip LeSage and Miss Lizsie Meera is set for the last week of June at Sacred Heart church with Rev Father LeSage officiating. After the ceremony the couple will tour Canada and the eastern states. Miss Meers is daughter of Mrs. dr. Meers and Miss Catherine Baker of Delaware, a longtime Methodist member.
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Philip LeSage
Lizsie Meera
Sacred Heart Church
Father LeSage
Aurora
Canada
Meers
Dr. Meers
South Eastern Avenue
Lemont Engineer Peter McGauliff Killed by Street Car
Peter McGauliff a Lemont resident and stationary engineer was killed last evening by a northbound street car near Lockport. Coroner’s inquest heard from Motorman McCoy and Conductor Hanson but left many questions, with death by own action considered though foul play ruled out by the jury.
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Peter McGauliff
Lemont
Lockport
Noel
Chamberlin
Tenth Street
McCoy
Frank Hanson
Mary Kelly
McGay
Jiff
Joliet Dry Cleaning Gains Noted City Reputation
The Joliet Steqm Pre House has built a local reputation for cleaning summer dresses and delicate fabrics. It dry cleans Swiss silk mull and organdy clothing, aiming to make garments look like new.
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Joliet
Steqm Pre House
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Will County
Committee On
Trades and Labor Hall
Sponsibl
O. A. Beebe
P. J. Wellnitz
E. J. Peirce
Stephen
William Cooney
T.P. Walsh
A.stephen
Mf. J. Conlin
F. L. Publ
C. A. Beebe
M J. Conlin
Shei Yin
Teo
Dinet
Sirens
Nate Memesort
Ures
Moore's
Barrett Hardware Co
Portner & Dilson
Joliet Stove
Informa
William G. Grolius
Oy Jaba
Jefferson St
Ill
Northwestern Telephones
Milmine, Bodman & Co
Chicago Street
MO. G. Sengenberger
Paige
North America
E. L. Shaffner
Wilmington
Hocking
Phil Mack
National Woman's Christian Union of
Cuba
Havana
Donahoe
P. Lennon
McPartlin
Moran
Oie
Abe H Sbsh
Collins
Newton
Pease
Campbell
Lizzie Meers
Catherine Baker
Delaware
Thas
Methodist Church
Manila
P. I
Mizellaux Co
Carriage Repository
Cass and
Desplaines Streets
Chicago and
van Buren Street
Walter D. Steven
Joliet and van Buren Street
Anna
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