Deep Waterway Convention Aims to Endorse Chicago Plan
Chicago hosts a multi state waterway convention with about 3 000 delegates from at least twenty one states. Major speakers include William Howard Taft and William Jennings Bryan with Gifford Pinchot also addressing concerns over federal support and bond issue for lakes to the gulf deep waterway.
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William Howard Taft
William Jennings Bryan
Taft
Joliet
Chicago Drainage Canal
Cannon
National House of Representatives
Congress
Gulf
Mlinois
Ilinois
W. H. Bixby
Special Board of Survey
Mississippi River Commission
Special Board
St. Louis
Cairo
Chicago
United States
Commission
New Orleans
Middle West
Illinois
Lockport
Utica
Mr. Bryan
Joliet Herald at odds with Elgin Courier over bribe allegations
The Joliet Herald and Elgin Courier exchange pointed accusations over claims of bribery in Kane county politics. The Herald accuses the Courier of misquoting and deceit as Lambert supporters attack the Republican ticket amid a slush fund controversy tied to Foss and Clow.
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Kane County
Snapp
Considine and Hemmens
Elgin Courier
Snapp-Hopkins
Courier
Herald
Floss
Clow
Hopkins
Foss and
Clow &S
Joliet Herald
Lambert
Unique Railroad Accident Rocks Alton Crossing
A motor explosion at the Cass Street crossing in Alton Saturday evening hurled slugs like a Gatling gun making history for railroad traffic. No further details were provided in the brief report.
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ALTON
Cass’ Street
Woman Injured As Rail Engine Explodes Slug Fire
A freight engine at Cass Street crossing on the Alton line exploded sending iron slugs raining over the E. J. and E. and Santa Fe depots. One woman, Mrs Hewett, was slightly injured by a slug piercing a leg while a man had a hole in his hat. Fire and damaged windows followed as the motor spun at 2,400 rpm.
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Cass Street
Hewett
Seek wedding license at an unseemly hour
Deputy County Clerk Albert Bourge issued a marriage license to William Jorgenson and Hannah Hogan of Beloit Wisconsin at about 10 o clock Saturday night. The couple rushed to the courthouse for the license, suggesting a hasty union of necessity as both are past thirty.
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Albert Bourgo
Wil
Liam Jorgenson
Hannah Hogan
Beloit
Wis
Correction issued over claim about horse and buggy gift
Mrs. John D. Thompson denies saying the sheriff seized a horse and buggy given by her Chicago uncle Harlow N. Higinbotham. The Republican grants her the chance to correct the record.
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John D. Thompson
Harlow N. Higinbotham
Chicago
Armed Town Bad Man Converted to Pasimonious Prisoner
Frank Abdal, once considered the town's baddest man, was found with a gun knife and razor after a police stop. He cried loudly at the station, pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons, paid $12.25, and surrendered his armaments.
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Frank Abdal
McCraney
Abdwl
Abdal
Otp
Logeport in Arms Threats Mad Race War Feared
Situation is critical as a result of wild disorders in colored districts and trouble may be precipitated at any time. Readies forces and cordons to maintain order amid rising tensions.
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Lockport
Fights and Tensions Spur Threat of Racial Violence in Lockport
In Lockport Illinois on September 28 citizens warn of violent action against the Black neighborhood after a Sunday morning incident. A 4 a.m. “black” dance on State Street between Fifteenth and Sixteenth sparked fear, with warnings of a possible community “cleaning up” if the situation repeats.
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State Street
Dr P G Rulien Sued For Absolute Divorce
Mary B. Rulien files for absolute divorce in Circuit court against Dr. P G Rulien a well known physician alleging extreme and repeated cruelty. The couple married October 11 1890 have three children Jesse 15 Elmer 13 and Norman 10 and have not lived together for a year.
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Mary B. Rulien
P. G. Rulien
Jessie
Elmer
Norman
George Downer, Key Figure in SLR Gang Case, Dies at Home
George E. Downer, longtime associate linked to the SLR gang, died at his home in Downer’s Grove. The article notes his role in assisting investigations into disappearances and murder within the group. Burial details were not listed.
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Downer's Grove
Stabbed man Anton Stahl in boarding house clash
Anton Stahl sustains deep wounds after a late night fight with Thomas Norsen at a boarding house on Crowley avenue near North Scott street. Stahl, taken to St Joseph’s hospital, may have died from injuries. Norsen is held at police headquarters awaiting murder proceedings.
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Crowley Avenue
Scott Street
Webster Street
Stahl
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Norson
Norsen
Death of Geo Evans Downer Unmasks Benders Case
Special to The Republican reports Geo Evans Downer’s death ending a chapter in the Benders mystery. Downer had long claimed to reveal the Kansas murderers who lured travelers on a lonely trail, killed with an ax, and buried the bodies after arranging their escape from law.
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Kansas
Illinois
Benders
Bender
Geo. Evans Downer
Exodus of Labor Has Little City Department Impact
City departments report minimal disruption as workers depart for other opportunities. Officials note ongoing municipal improvements continue with ample support and near record progress despite reduced staffing.
Joliet Sees Population Drop Amid Urban Work Winddown
City Engineer Stevens notes a reduced floating population in Joliet over recent weeks as labor tightens and most major public works near completion. Despite earlier activity, workers are shifting from street contracts to steady factory employment or higher paying Canadian jobs. Major sewer and water main projects in Seventh ward, Morgan Street, Collins and Meeker avenues advance toward final estimates and completion in coming weeks.
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Joliet
Argo
Corn Products Co
Canada
Canadian Pacific
Stevens
Seventh Ward
First Ward
Morgan Street
Collins and Meeker Avenue
Franklin and
Ohio Streets
James McGee A Joliet Man Held On Mental Detention
In Ottawa on September 28 James McGee of Joliet was taken from John Duffy’s farm by Deputy Myschke and held at the county jail awaiting a mental condition inquiry. He was injured at LaSalle after a fall from a Rock Island train and authorities speculate the accident contributed to his irrational conduct.
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Ottawa
James McFee
Joliet
John Duffy
Myschke
McGee
LaSalle
Rock Island
Pleasant Street
Alderman Walsh
Fifth Ward
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Mrs. Rulien
George E. Downer
SLR
TERY
Anton Starl
Thomas Norsen
Anton Stahl
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Evans Downer
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Trail of Death
Mr. Downer
Reginald DeLancey
Tainable
IS James Rygee
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