Roosevelt Nominated by Roosevelt Progressive Party Nominating Speech
William Prendergast of New York, comptroller of the currency, nominated Theodore Roosevelt as presidential candidate for the National Progressive party at the Chicago convention. Delegates cheered as red bands waved and bands played, amid a packed Coliseum and ongoing demonstrations.
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Notable Joliet Judge Clinging to Life at St Joseph’s
Justice James D. Murphy, a longtime Joliet figure born in Rome New York in 184?, is rapidly fading at St Joseph’s Hospital. A former Court saloon manager and race track operator, Murphy lived in Joliet Chicago LaSalle Ottawa and other areas. He studied law and cherished his mother’s memory, remaining active as Justice of the Peace before his illness.
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Electric Signs Burn All Day In City
Signs on electric street poles were left burning from last night and continued through the day. The city charged flat rate for the current and the Public Service company bears the loss. Subways under track elevation also had lights burning all day as a result of the oversight.
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Convention Debates Amending Rules For Progressive Nomination
In a convention session Hamilton of Illinois sparks discussion on altering rules to allow the Progressive Party name instead of National Progressive Party. The issue is postponed for informal review during the noon hour. Nominations are pushed to the afternoon, with the nomination speeches beginning after the rules are addressed.
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Rome
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National Progressive Party
Tallow Candies Debate Hints At Aperes Commerce
A fragment discusses the use and trade of tallow candies in aperes, suggesting evolving commerce and usage. The text implies historical context on confectionery and commodity exchange without full details.
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Aperes
Beat Electrician Guarded by Bates
P. J. Fallon reports a beat where an electrician was guarded by Bates. The note mentions a guard and a local figure Bates in connection with the incident.
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Deputy Sheriff Protecting Light Man Roughly Handled
A deputy sheriff guarding a light man was subjected to rough handling as the force under Stevenson and Bennitt attempted a rescue.
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Warning from Sheriff to avoid streets and crowds
Sheriff Stevenson urges the public to stay off streets unless necessary and directs citizens willing to aid law enforcement to refrain from gathering at corners and to act restrained.
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Clash in Street Leaves Deputy Beaten and Fallon Knocked Out
Deputy Sheriff Harry Bates was attacked during a crowd assault on Cass and Chicago streets as electrician P. J. Fallon was knocked unconscious. Ray Allen and George Eib intervened to shield Bates, who called for aid. Fallon was taken to the county jail for treatment while two nonunion men were detained. The mob dispersed after Allen was separated from the crowd.
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Harry Bates
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George Eib
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Stevenson
Fred Bennitt
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Joliette
Russian Palace Burned in St. Petersburg Blaze Aug 7
The old Peter the Great palace in St. Petersburg suffered a damaging fire on August 7. Rescue crews battled flames at the historic site, with no immediate report of casualties though the structure sustained significant damage. Local authorities investigated the cause as firefighters contained the blaze.
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Peter the Great
Committee Hopes to Settle Strike Through Citizen Effort
A business committee formed to resolve a dispute issues a statement saying statements from both sides were considered and a settlement can be reached with cooperation from all citizens. The group urges calm and asks participants to refrain from street gatherings or violence while settlement efforts continue.
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Arrest of John Spiker Over Motorcycle License Issue
Joliet police arrest John Spiker last evening around 9 for riding a motorcycle without a license and without lights. The patrol packed the motorcycle in the wagon and took it to the station as evidence. Mayor Allen later released Spiker on condition he appear, but he did not show up.
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Henderson Ave Bridge Material Arrives for Rock Island Viaduct
Structural steel bridge for Henderson street viaduct on Rock Island has arrived and will be installed. One car load of frame work arrived yesterday and another today. Materials for the bridge over the Midfield are expected daily.
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Rock Island
Rock Island Starts Bureau of Safety
The Rock Island railroad creates a safety bureau to reduce accidents. President H A Mudge urges employee cooperation. K F Shedd named general safety supervisor with Chicago HQ. A large safety committee network will meet monthly to inculcate the safety first habit among 600 members.
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K. F. Shedd
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Santa Fe President Denies Quit Road Reports
President B P Ripley of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe denies reports that he intends to resign as head of the railroad. The article notes Rumors circulated regarding leadership change at the Santa Fe system. Ripley defends his position and states no plans to leave.
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Surgeon Hart Fisher Saves Infant With Transfusion
Dr Hart Fisher a rising surgeon from New York Flower hospital performed a blood transfusion on a newborn girl with spontaneous hemophilia. John Phillips volunteered to supply blood via artery to infant through a silver tube, saving the baby's life after severe bleeding. Fisher, a Hahnemann College graduate, joined Flower hospital last June and has earned increased surgical duties.
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Warning of Engineers on Wall Sparks Joliet History
The 1906 report by three national engineers North Rice and Fitzgerald warned Joliet about the dangerous condition of the east wall of the upper basin. The commission urged provisions to guard against exceptional floods rather than just normal ones, noting the Des Plaines river risks and protection needs for Joliet.
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W. C. Hodgdon
National Engineers
Edward P. North
Walter P. Rice
Desmond Fitzgerald
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Desplaines
Typhoid Epidemic Claims First Local Death
The first typhoid fever death in the Irving Collins streets area occurred at 11:30 this morning. Mrs Richard H. Jones, of 907 Irving Street, died. Further details were not available in the readable portion.
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Somerville Flight Captivates Coal City Masses
A Williams Somerville aircraft built by Illinois Aero Construction Co. wowed a huge Coal City crowd as Daugherty earned a 10 minute flight reaching altitude and performing loops. The test flight, amid praise, marked a milestone for aviation advocates and 40 000 spent on the project.
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Tlinois Aero Construction, Co
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