Lodge Surges to Respect and Affection as Convention Presiding Officer
Chicago June 24 The convention that nominated Taft and praised Roosevelt adjourned with strong affection for Henry Cabot Lodge. He is praised as the best presiding officer in Republican history, winning universal respect and long held love for restraining the boisterous gathering. Lodge’s clear delivery, decisive rulings, and control of disruption earned broad acclaim from delegates and spectators.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Taft
Henry Cabot Dodge
Senator Lodge
Lodge
National Committee
Orator
Hanley
Indiana
Fairbanks
Hanly
CFOWA
Sherman
Massachusetts
F F. Hopkins
Final Ante Nuptial Fete And Birthday Gatherings
Mrs. Thomas Hughes honored Miss Nellie McCroskey with a seven oclock dinner at Collins street featuring green and white decor and a five course menu. Nellie McCroskey to wed Charles Sutherland Elkington in Chicago this evening at 7. A birthday lawn party for George Zattan followed at Desplaines street with outdoor games and luncheon for twenty four, while bridal showers and dinners for Maud Richards continued in nearby homes.
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Nellie McCroskey
Thomas Hughes
Collins Street
Harriet Francis
Nellie
Jessie McCroskey
Charles Sutherland Elkington
Will Plumb
Frank J. Gaskill
Chicago
Ilinois Street
George Zattan
Desplaines Street
Mr. Zattan
Personal Births and Visits Highlight Joliet Notes
Born a son to Mr and Mrs Sharp on Meeker avenue. Miss Pearl Cooley ill at home on Copperfield avenue. Charlie Lyons of Chicago spent Sunday visiting Joliet friends. Miss Pearl Hopper of Chicago visited her parents on Desplaines street. Mr and Mrs Erwin Calmer TM spend days at lakes in Michigan. Mr and Mrs Homer Powell welcome a new daughter at Park avenue. Miss Helen Vollmer of Chicago visits her aunt on Desplaines street. Mrs Willard H Lyon of Knoxville Iowa visits her parents. Mrs Margaret Lutz Cedar Slip travels to Austin Minn to visit son Rev George Lutz. Ed S Stecker Jr 806 Jefferson street returns from West Baden Ind rheumatism improved.
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Miss Pearl Cooley
Copperfield Avenue
Charlie Lyons
Chicago
Joliet
Miss Pearl Hopper
Mrs. Hopper
Eeprom
Homer Powell
Park Avenue
Helen Vollmer
Zattan
Desplaines Street
Willard H. Lyon
Knoxville
Iowa
Thomas Hamilton
Margaret Lutz
Cedar Slip
Austin
Minn
George Lutz
Taft Ticket Listed In Joliet Republican Notice
The Joliet Republic isssues subscription terms and announces the Republican National Ticket with William H. Taft for President and Ames Sherman of New York for Vice President. A letter from Kane county defends Senator Hopkins against local criticism from Aurora Beacon and notes his longstanding political service and national influence.
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Ames & Sherman of
New York
Hopkins
Aurora Beacon
Senator Hopkins
Old police trick advise to inform newspapers first
The July American Magazine cites Mickey Sweeney warning citizens not to tell thieves to newspapers but to police. Police caution press secrecy to avoid publicized failures and to preserve appearance of efficiency.
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Steffens
Notable Shermans in History and Public Life
The article surveys notable figures sharing the Sherman surname, including Roger Sherman a drafter of the Declaration of Independence. General William Tecumseh Sherman. John Sherman a financier and statesman. and others in politics, finance, and public life. It notes contemporary nomination frenzies and media developments surrounding figures like Taft Rockefeller and Roosevelt, with references to Cass Trotsky and Venezuela.
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Shermans
Roger Sherman
General Sherman
John Sherman
Treasury
National Bank
Newkirk Powers Orders 100000 Feet Pine for Concrete Walls
The Newkirk Powers Construction Co. holding contracts with Michigan Central and Rock Island railroads for concrete walls has ordered 100000 feet of yellow pine from Texas. The lumber, on top of existing stock, will require five cars to transport and is due to arrive within a few days.
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Newkirk-Powers Construction Co
Michigan Central and
Rock Island
Texas
Yates Campaign Attended by Joliet Democratic Figures
Henry J. Schmitz and Fred Brockmann led Joliet supporters at a Yates-for-governor meeting in Chicago Monday night with John J. Mahroney and Martin Schuster among the city Democratic powers present.
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Henry J. Schmitz
Fred Brockmann
Joliet
John J. Mahroney
Martin Schuster
Yates
Chicago
Summer Outings For Clement Stevens Families
Mrs A C Clement and daughter Laura join Mr and Mrs J P Stevens and children for a summer at their Charlevoix cottage in Michigan. Mrs W G Wilcox and family head to their summer home in Potowonomie Michigan with Mr Wilcox planning a weekend stay.
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A. C. Clement
Laura
J. P. Stevens
Charlevoix
Michigan
W. G. Wilcox
Potowonomie
Mr. Wilcox
Prison Industries elects leaders at annual Springfield meeting
The State Board of Prison Industries held its annual meeting in Springfield on June 24. C. A. Purdum of Marshall was elected president and Thomas J. Clark of Quincy was elected secretary.
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Springfield
State Board of Prison Industries
C. A. Purdum
Marshall
Thomas J. Clark
Quincy
Kraft Granted Continuance in Assault With Deadly Weapon Case
John Kraft, named as defendant in criminal proceedings, has been granted a continuance. Kraft faces charges of committing an assault with a deadly weapon.
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John Kraft
Kraft
Chicago couple wed in quiet ceremony yesterday
Fred A. Fougerousse, 25, a Chicago clerk, and Gertrude L. Ludden, 23, were united in marriage yesterday afternoon by Justice of the Peace Goodspeech. The ceremony took place in Chicago with family in attendance.
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Fred A. Fougerousse
Gertrude L. Ludden
Chicago
Justice of the Peace
Mendelssohn Elijah by Joliet Oratorio Society
The Joliet Oratorio Society will perform Mendelssohn Elijah at Central Presbyterian on Thursday evening. C H Talcott directs with Chicago’s Marion Green as Elijah, assisted by Mrs Clara G Trimble and Mrs Luella Shipman Martin, Albert Hindle, Castle, Reynolds. The piece features seventy-voice chorus and a solemn Elijah opening replacing the usual overture. Green brings strong bass and baritone presence from Theodore Thomas concerts.
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Mendelssohn
Elijah
Joliet Oratorio Society
Central Presbyterian Church
Oratorio Society
C. H. Talcott
Marion Green
Chicago
Clara. G. Trimble
Luella Shipman Martin
Albert Hindle
Mrs Castle
Miss Reynolds
Mr. Green
Theodore Thomas Orchestra
Tells of Mexico at Aurora Baptist Church
Mrs. A. J. Steelman wife of the penitentiary chaplain spoke on Mexico at the Claim Street Baptist church in Aurora. She described her missionary years in vivid detail including Mexican life feasts and customs while keeping a large audience engaged despite the warm evening.
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Claim Street Baptist Church
Aurora
A. J. Steelman
Jelief Peninnary
Mexico
Steelman
Marines Sent To Panama For Isthmus Elections
Excitement grips Isthmus of Panama as municipal elections approach on June 28. The United States plans to send eight hundred additional Marines and Army personnel to the isthmus, with orders to move by June 26. Units will return after the election to prepare for Quebec’s tri centennial week.
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Panama
United States
Ins
The
Shive
Idaho
Batts
Quebec
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West Baden
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