30 Jun 1904
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1904
Page
1
A nostalgic poem about waking early to celebrate May Day as the speaker anticipates becoming Queen of the May. It weaves names, nature imagery, and a playful romance with Robin, portraying springtime joy, blossoms, cuckoo flowers, and a bright, hopeful mood for the New Year.
The Weather Fair reports northwest winds. Joliet thermometer shows 82 degrees high and 58 degrees low in the past twenty four hours.
Funeral services for tarry Brooker were held at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Clarence Reynolds delivering a concise sermon on life’s brevity and shared human sorrow. Floral tributes from Knights of Pythias Court of Honor Plumbers' Union and Sons of St. George marked the service as eight pallbearers carried the casket.
The new Illinois Republican state central committee urged a compulsory uniform primary law for all parties at its Chicago meeting. It proposed a five-member special committee to draft the bill and push its passage in the General Assembly, with Chairman West authorized to organize headquarters mid August. The report also outlines officers and expanded powers for the chairman and committees.
Tokyo dispatch reports a council vote to demand Kuropatkin surrender after Port Arthur's fall and Liao Yang evacuation. Oyama to address the ultimatum and a copy will be sent to all powers. If refused, annihilation of Kuropatkin's forces anticipated as Gen Kuroki nears Liaoyang.
A Chefoo report says Japanese forces are eight miles from Port Arthur fort with lines visible. Russian officers attempting to cross Japanese lines were captured as artillery exchanges intensify between the opposing sides. A Gensan telegram notes the Vladivostok squadron attacked Gensan with Russian ships firing 150 shells.
New London June 30 Yale and Harvard clocked 10 20 in the freshmen race time. The four oared race is postponed until later in the afternoon due to heavy rain.
Yale wins the freshmen eight-oar race by a half length at New London on June 30. The Yale crew edged their rivals in a close finish, capturing the event by a slim margin.
King Edward concluded his visit to the Kaiser today in Kiel and began return voyage aboard the yacht Victoria and Albert. The two rulers exchanged cordial visits as fleets exchanged salutes before the departure.
St Louis June 30 Charles Kelly bribery case 1899 leads to indictment of Colr Ea Butler a millionaire political boss charged with complicity after fact and felony bribery connection in a grand jury action in St Louis.
The aldermen and railroad representatives will not meet this afternoon over track elevation as Mayor Crolius failed to locate interested parties in Chicago. Engineer Reynolds will attend tomorrow for a special 30 o'clock session, with railroads declaring the substitute far from final and protests centered on Wan Buren Joliet and Ohio Streets. Public sentiment suggests the compromise is near collapse and the city will revert to the original measure or seek court rulings for future auctions.
The prohibition convention opens at 9:50 a m with prayer and a platform denouncing lack of statesmanship in liquor policy. Six planks push for enforcement, initiative and referendum, arbitration, divorce reform, polygamy suppression, and social evil elimination. Campaign pledges raise 511000.
Terrific detonations were heard toward Kronstadt last night and a large fire followed. Reports indicate the arsenal may have been destroyed though no details are available.
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed yesterday in U S court Chicago by Nommen T Nommensen of Joliet Mobilitys 779 Assets 25 R J Barr attorney The party formerly ran a bakery Nommensen Blair in the Lull block his wife now runs a shop on Cass street
Mrs Maurice Houston Mrs George Relyea and Mrs Ida Wilson hosted a reception for the Silent Workers circle and friends yesterday at Mrs Houston's home. Palms and ferns adorned the house. elaborate refreshments were served. Over fifty attended. The officers were absent including treasurer Miss Jane Brown who remains a Silver Cross hospital patient though improving. The circle remains thriving with strong member and friend support.
The Phoenix Horseshoe works will shut down for ten days to complete repairs and maintenance. Operations are slated to resume on July 11.
A northern Illinois banker Col Plain stole about 90025 from German American National Bank of Aurora over three years. The Gates corn corner and Northern Pacific losses followed as the old man’s heart breaks. the family sacrifices to cover the scam.
Health Commissioner Cushing’s tax schedule fuels rumors that a city doctor is among the poorest men in town. His only assets are a city job, a suit of old clothes, a lot at Washington and Scott streets, and hopes to sell it if tracks rise. Talks of a council increase and a shift toward farming after the Rosebud Indian agency settlement emerge amid financial worry.
Elderly James Doyle was bitten by a collie showing rabies signs on Cass Street while he chatted with Harlow Cagwin. Doyle was taken to Chicago to the Pasteur Institute for treatment in the hope of neutralizing the rabies virus. His son John J. Doyle accompanies him.
At the Universalist parsonage in Tharpiage this morning a ceremony united Miss Mihnie, Kendall and Gustaf Gustafsson. Rev. A H Laing performed the vows at nine o'clock. The bride was accompanied by her sister Viola Kendall Miaw.
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