06 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
1
James A. Rose argues a revised tariff is needed but elimination would ruin the country. His address defends tariff policy as vital to national interests and economic stability.
Attendees heard Secretary of State James A. Rose and Attorney General William E. Stead blame Bryan for fake issues and praise the Republican Party. Rose defended prosperity and tariff revision by GOP leaders. Stead credited Republicans with progress after twelve years of party faults. Separate item notes Klein horse theft trial proceeding with Klein seeking to plead guilty but evidence presented.
A new musical organization, the Joket Merchants' Band, will make its first public appearance on Landing Day. A concert is set in front of the Hotel Monroe starting at 2:20 p.m. and continuing until after 5 o'clock. GEO Stahl is a member.
J G Lumbard, famed campaign singer from Lincoln to Roosevelt campaigns, appears at Loughran Hall Joliet. He predicts Taft victory, praises Republican progress, criticizes Bryant, and recalls Ingersoll. He vows the party’s strength endures as ballots decide the nation’s fate.
Governors Hughes of New York and Deneen of Illinois will speak from the rear of their special train at the Alton depot Saturday at 6 p.m. The event highlights Hughes as a nationally prominent figure known for fighting race track gambling and municipal reform in large cities.
Lulu Gibson, a Black woman, pleads guilty to charges related to the fatal harm of her lover Preston Marshall in a state prison context. The brief notes a mass casualty event reference and ongoing legal proceedings.
Lulu Gibson pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the stabbing death of Preston Marshall on Chipco Street May 13. The court minutes show an indeterminate sentence of one to fourteen years after a stipulation by state and defense that jealousy and drunken brawl led to the fatal knife attack.
Joliet Elks Lodge 296 announces an early November charity minstrel show with two performances. No director. planning by William F McMasters Edmund M Allen and Harvey Shaw to stage an acclaimed fundraiser for Swedish and Guardian Angels orphanages.
In Jollee, Mrs. David Richards marked her eighty seventh birthday at home on Richards and Washington streets. Widowed since 1886, she has lived in the area since 1839. Relatives named are John, Newton, Dr. William M. Richards, Mrs. Mary Ingersoll, and Mrs. Nancy Smith, all nearby and joining well wishers.
Attorney General William Stead Secretary of State James A Rose and Jules Lombard attended a dinner hosted by prominent republicans at the Commercial club. Hosts included Warden B J Murphy Postmaster John T Clyne County Chairman Thomas Stevenson and Secretary H B Wood.
Milton J. Foreman of Chicago a prominent Republican will speak to Lockport Republican voters next Thursday at 8 o clock Alderman Foreman will address the gathering in Lockport highlighting party matters and local concerns
The Channahon Masons celebrate fifty years as the Bathor Lodge is observed tonight in Joliet. Local Masons plan aid efforts as part of the anniversary observance and community goodwill.
In the case E. R. Lynold vs Frank Zulka and others the complaint concerns recovery on five promissory notes totaling 860 dollars. The defendants have filed an answer denying knowledge of the notes.
Plans are announced for a memorial tribute to a noted discoverer. Day priests will speak and participate in the ceremony, with details released by the organizing committee.
Joliet considers a Monday observance for Landing Day honoring Columbus discovery. No local board or council meeting until Tuesday. Knights of Columbus prepare events in Chicago and Van Buren as merchants weigh actions. City hall and schools remain closed or unaffected pending decisions.
Joseph Cartwright and Hazel Witty wed in a secret Saturday night ceremony performed by Justice Hawk. News of the marriage leaked yesterday surprising friends who were unaware of an engagement.
Funeral services for the late Rev D M Stiles are set for Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 in the Eastern Avenue Baptist church. The Rev Mr Bovill of Burlington will officiate with interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
The North Side Italian Republican club will host a meeting next Sunday at 7 30 PM at the Union Italian club corner of Collins Street and Chase Avenue. All the candidates will be present.
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