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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
4
Discussion outlines a clash over a Lambert backed bid in an Aurora gas trust scene. It alleges a dozen supporters and insiders from Lambert, Copley, and associates plot to push a Wheatland man, with claims of heavy funding and influence to defeat Snapp.
A disputed move to curb teacher appointments by returning power from the superintendent to the school board is debated as risking political influence and disrupting the school system. Observers note cities across the country face similar issues and warn against undermining administrative expertise.
The text argues that a leader can only perform if given full control over subordinates. It warns against keeping a figure in office with restricted power, noting this approach has failed elsewhere and could wreck the school system in Juliet.
The piece notes General Luke Wright is to succeed Taft as secretary of war. It highlights his mixed military and diplomatic background from the Spanish American War era, service in Cuba and the Philippines, and as governor of the Philippines. It mentions his reputation for duty, civic service in Memphis during yellow fever, and standing in his state as a top attorney and former attorney general.
Master-in-Chancery F A Hill filed final report listing how $2 025 from property sold under a Circuit Court decree was distributed. Disbursements include master's fees 44 85 court costs 29 05 solicitor fees 125 00 and payments to Mathew Maloney Mamie Massoey Mary Padden Annie Hickey Kate Watson Margaret Bowe and Ann Laughlin with sums totaling 866 87 to several recipients and one seventh share 380 87 to Laughlin.
The item notes a daily 250 round trip starting at 6 p.m. to Electric Park and praises the bathing hover and river clarity. It also mentions new suits and toboggans, plus a German railroad estimate of 563,771 miles and an American potato average price of 61.7 cents.
The Joliet club at the Christ Episcopal church elected Morris J. Lauer as president and a seven member executive slate including William Grady Elmer Allen and Rev T W MacLean. The group aims to raise membership from sixty to one hundred and invited all men of good character to join. The first meeting of the new year is set for the second Wednesday in September.
A commemorative tribute praises Grover Cleveland for his businesslike creed to serve the people, his devotion to motherly prayers, and unwavering duty. It notes his rise to governor of New York, presidency, and later vindication by the nation, ending with the epitaph This Man Deserved Well of the Republic.
Dr. E. L. Cohenour of Chicago arrived in the city yesterday for a brief visit with his brother, Dr. V. J. Cohenour. The article notes their family connection and the informal nature of the call.
County Clerk Mottinger reports 86 licenses issued in June to date, a record and 33 more than all of May. Eight licenses were issued yesterday listing couples from Joliet, Chicago, Odell, Green Garden, Mokena, and Wilton. Five days remain in the month with potential further licenses to be recorded.
Misses Rutie Drew and Ada Burgess hosted a Jelly and Jam shower at Union Street for Miss Maud Richards. Guests wrote nursery rhymes on slips, drew future plans on postal cards, and prize two bundles of jelly and jam.
Knicker recounts staying awake with a very sick friend last night. The exchange hints at concern and mutual care in a tense moment.
A series of weddings and social notices detail Miss Alice McDonald and George Mahoney marrying at St. Patrick's with a reception at the McDonald home, Miss Mabel Harney weds Edwin Mulvey at St. Mary’s, Miss Emily Stafford and Edmund Burrill tie the knot at the Stafford home, and other couples including Miss Laura Clement celebrate nuptials and later travel or set up homes. The notices also describe gowns, bouquets, meals, and guests across these 19th century ceremonies.
Miss Nellie McCroskey and Charles Sutherland Elkington of Chicago were married last evening at the bride’s home in Illinois. The ceremony featured H Swartz of Seneca and Lohengrin selections. a reception followed with dresses in lace satin and cream filet lace. Out-of-town guests included many from Chicago and Aurora. the couple plans to reside at 647 Washington Boulevard, Chicago.
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