Roosevelt Speech Frames New Progressive Platform
At Chicago August 6, Roosevelt rallies for a National Progressive party with the people ruling, court reform, and trust regulation. He denounces the two old parties as husks and outlines direct democracy, executive checks on courts, and constructive control of trusts to advance social and economic justice.
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Public service company labor dispute center stage
Citizens of Joliet hear of a morning dispute between the Public Service Company and its employees. Mayor Allen requests an inquiry to be held this afternoon. Authorities expect peaceful assembly and a moderated path to adjustment.
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Monoplane and Biplane Thrill Dellwood Park Air Contest
Jimmie Ward and George Mestach headline a two day aviation show at Dellwood Park on August 10 and 11. Ward will fly his famous biplane Shooting Star while Mestach performs with a monoplanes latest type. Weather and exhibition conditions promise top flight displays that will amaze attendees.
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George Mestach
Dellwood Park
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Ward
Dizsy
Labor Day Queen Contest Sees New Entrants Lead and Dropouts
Two new contestants enter the Labor Day queen race while three exit. Miss Josephine Zobel jumps to the lead with 160 votes, Miss Mamie Carrie falls to second with 110 votes, and Miss Fiora Wilkin sits third with 100 votes. The latest tally lists another set of names and votes in a disrupted count.
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Fiora Wilkin
Mias Mamie Carrie
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Mamie
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Narrow escape as horse crashes into car on Clinton street
Mrs. Mary Rigoni of Riley's Park suffered a narrow escape when her frightened horse dashed into an automobile in front of the post office on Clinton street. She was thrown fifteen feet but had no permanent injuries. the wagon was wrecked and Robert Brown's car sustained dented fenders and broken lights.
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Riley’s Park
Joliet
Robert Brown
Police officer to face arrest over Joliet clash
George Boucher accuses Officer Egan of Joliet police of striking him with a club last night in front of his home on North Broadway. Boucher sustained a badly injured right ear requiring three stitches and sought a warrant from Assistant State's Attorney King this afternoon.
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Michael Boucher
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Egan
Joliet
Boucher
Funk Predicts Progressive Victory in Illinois Governor Bid
State Senator Frank Funk of Bloomington, on the Bull Moose ticket, spoke at the Congress Hotel to rally support for the Progressive party. He urged lowering the tariff and restoring government to the people while pledging to carry Illinois in the fall. Attendees included Will County residents and several local officials despite a noisy convention scene.
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Orr
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Papers Support Funk in Progressive Party Move
Chicago dispatch notes strong state and local newspaper backing for Funk for governor as he seeks to join the Bull Moose ticket. Bloomington papers the Pantograph and Bulletin announce support. Centralia editor Berne Joy commits. rural press expected to back Funk Roosevelt. race and negro issue discussed amid editorial debates. E W Simons of Alabama delegation comments on seating and voting while Will County delegate Professor Darling and mill official C H Hosler attend the convention.
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McCormick Elected Permanent Chairman of Illinois Progressive Party
Medill McCormick was elected permanent chairman of the Illinois state committee of the Progressive party at a meeting held at the Congress Hotel in Illinois. The committee will reconvene after adjournment today. J. L. Hamilton of Hoopeston is seen as the likely permanent secretary.
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Congress Hotel
Illinois
Medill McCormick
Progressive Party
J. L.hamilton
Hoopeston
Water samples sent for typhoid testing in city
The city health department is collecting more water samples from a section due to several typhoid fever cases. The samples will be sent to the Illinois state lab for bacteriological testing.
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Car incident on Joliet Cass streets injures three
A grounded controller sent a bright flame into the air on a Joliet and Cass streets trolley last night at nine. Three riders jumped from the car during the blaze. Miss Mary Bluth, Anitch Frank and Anitch Martin suffered injuries. Bluth was hurt on the head and four others assisted at St Joseph’s hospital.
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Joliet
Cass Streets
Schumm
Mary Bluth
Hickory Street
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Frank
Rockdale
Martin
Tremilling
Schlimm
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St. Joseph’s Hospital
City eyes swift end to strike as mayor forms committee
After a day of alarms and mob scenes, striking electrical workers halt picketing and Public Service delays minimal service. Mayor creates a citizen committee including employers and workers to convene with the union and company and seek immediate, tranquil resolution. The panel met at 2 pm in the Herald office to review troubles and push for a ceasefire and settlement. Members listed include A B Leckie C E Wilson R T Kelly Rev Henry George Van Pelt John F Bray John Austin William Funk Joseph Nachbour Peter F McManus James Ferriss Jacob Adler Jr. The mayor says the committee has full power to settle the strike and will move quickly toward action.
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Public Service Company
Herald Office
Leckie
C. E. Wilson
R. T. Kelly
Henry George van Pe
Signs Dark During Strike Trouble
Few street signs were lighted last evening as strike trouble affected illumination. An electrical workers union committee urges merchants to keep signs on until a settlement is reached.
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Electrical Workers Union
Three Men Arrested in Violent Electrical Strike Riots
Rioting yesterday left a score of people injured as deputies and strike-breakers clashed near the Plaza. Sheriff’s son Deputy Tom Stevenson was assaulted and knocked unconscious. revolvers were used as the mob attacked Public Service workers, with several men arrested for assault and carrying weapons.
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