New Movement Stuns Coliseum Crowd with Reform Rally
Col Bill Thompson of Chicago rails against foreign-born voters while observing a coliseum crowd rallying behind Roosevelt and Johnson. Democrats worry over a rising reform wave, as supporters praise socialistic democratic ideas and a shift toward reconstruction after years in power.
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Bill” Thompson
Chicago
Allen
Coliseum
Bil
Taft
Denewate
Roosevelt
Johnson
Bryan
Bill
Progressives prepare to organize across Will county precincts
Michael Collins stated a meeting will be called soon to discuss third party organization details. The movement aims to elect representatives from among voters and invite Independents from both parties to join after signing principles. Campaign fund warnings were issued amid Letters from Chicago Opera House soliciting support for the Fighting Herd Bull Moose.
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Iit
Will
Republican Committee
Michael Collins
Chicago
Diphtheria Epidemic Update in Forest Park
Health department reports two new diphtheria cases in Forest Park amid ongoing quarantine efforts. Families affected include James Johnson on Park Avenue and Pasquale Valentine on California Avenue as officials plan fumigation and home isolation after recovery.
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Forest Park
James Johnson
Park Avenue
Pasquale Valentine
California Avenue
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Fatality and Illness Report Spark Fear in City
One person died yesterday and many others are seriously ill in hospitals and at home. Officials fear additional deaths may follow as the outbreak continues to spread and authorities scramble for responses.
Health advisory on typhoid prevention by city official
Dr H G Schuessler City Health Commissioner urges boiling all drinking water and keeping homes screened to prevent typhoid fever. He warns against buying fruit or vegetables from dealers who do not cover displays to reduce infection risk.
Typhoid Epidemic Strikes Irving Street Area
Reported typhoid cases rise with one death yesterday and three new infections on Irving street. Names listed include Arthur Bergren 1004 Irving Miss F Ablvin 1015 Irving Mrs Henning A Hanson 1008 Irving. Health officials urge boiling drinking water as flies and wells linked to spread. Walter Jones remains critically ill as families cope with the epidemic.
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Irving Street
Arthur Bergren
Irving
F. Ablvin
Henning A. Hanson
Meing Street
Richard Jones
Silver Cross Hospital
Walter Jones
H G. Schuessler
Swat
Sae Mainoe
Labor Queen Contest Entry Change Noted
A Labor Queen contest update reports no overall changes aside from Frances Kitowise replacing Josephine in the entrant list. Other contestants remain as stated with the same lineup and order.
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Frances Kitowise
Josephine
Prensa
Citizens' committee seeks talks on electricians' strike
The Citizens' committee and union leaders held a conference after agreeing to meet. General Superintendent George H. Larkes of the Public Service company traveled to Joliet to join representatives Megers Winkier Taylor Crate Ingalls and Heimes in a two hour discussion on the strike situation.
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Citizens’ Committee
Ray Allen
Chicago
Public Service Company
George H. Larkes
The
Joliet
Electrical Workers’ Union
Megers
Winkier, Taylor, Crate, Ingalls and Heimes
encour+ Citizens’ committee
Electric Signs Kept Burning During Strike Trouble
Electric signs that were permitted to burn all day yesterday during strike troubles were turned off this morning by a regular employee of the Public Service Co. Deputies accompanied him to ensure no molestation and will provide protection night and day until settlement.
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Public Service Co
Saloon Keeper Trella Arrested After Talking Back
John Trella a saloonkeeper was arrested in front of the police station by Col. Fred Bennitt after resisting orders to move from a prominent corner. Deputies, electrical workers, and bystanders were involved during the incident as Trella argued and was taken toward the courthouse.
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John Trélla
Col
Fred Bennitt
Saas
Bennitt
Trella
Court House
The
Trem Expansive Te Wife Still Thinks I Am a Treasure
Shattered OCR reads a fragment about a person named Trem or Ming with a spouse who believes he is a treasure. The garbled text offers no clear event, dates, places, or supporting details.
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Ming
Judge Murphy Elks Leader Dies After Illness in Joliet
Justice James D. Murphy, long known for generosity, died at St Joseph's hospital Joliet at 2:10 am after heart liver and kidney trouble. He lived sixty years with active public service and will be buried in Elmhurst Elk lot with Elks services. He was born in Ireland June 24 1850 and spent his youth in Rome New York before moving to Joliet in 1878.
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St. Joseph's Hospital
James D. Murphy
Mr. Murphy
St Joseph's Hospital
Wiliam Clare
Murphy
Clare
Se Ragendine
Dennis F. Murphy
Cincinnati
Joliet
Beloit
Wis
Quinn
de la Salle Seminary
New York City
Rome
War paint and pow wow at Will County GOP meeting
The Will County Republican Central Committee plans a Saturday courthouse pow wow amid factional tensions over national convention actions. Regulars threaten to expel those not supporting the ticket, hinting at a possible third party move and a tense, heated gathering.
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Will County Republican Co. Central Committee
Court House
County Central Committee
Chicago
Will County
Colored Baptists Re Elect Officers at Bethlehem Association
The Women's Auxiliary of the Bethlehem Baptist association re elected its officers at the Second Baptist church closing a two day session. Officers include President Mrs. C. D. Trice First Vice President Mrs Anna V Blanton Second Vice President Mrs Emma Harris Third Vice President Mrs S H Harrison Corresponding Secretary Miss Anna G Nelson Recording Secretary Mrs W H Peterson Treasurer Mrs Maggie Francis. Dr S L M Francis of Chicago gave the morning address as five Chicago Missionary and Training School graduates were introduced to the delegates. Tonight Dr Braddan and Moderator Dr S L M Francis will speak. R A Thomas of Evanston spoke on church duty abroad and at home. Sessions run through Sunday night.
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Women's Auxiliary
The
Bethlehem Baptist Association
Second Baptist Church
C. D. Trice
Anna V. Blanton
Emma Harris
H. Harrison
Anna G. Nelson
W. H. Peterson
Maggie Francis
LM. Francis
Chicago
Chicago Missionary and Training School
Braddan
L. M. Francis
R. A. Thomas
Evanston
Christian Church
Tunney Reopens Broadway Sewer and Water Main Work
After a near two week delay caused by labor shortages in the city, contractor William Tunney resumes the Broadway sewer and water main project. The Scott Street paying crew was moved, and current labor availability is higher than at any point this year, easing options for workers seeking jobs.
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William ‘Tunney
Broadway
Scott Street
Lonesome for News From You Letter Quoted in Murf y Office Crowd
Morning at Mr Murphy's office drew a disappointed crowd as locals sought news. A fragment notes generous kindness and mentions Will Clare, Teper Roew, and others, with a loving daughter signing off.
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Tam
Mr. Murphy
Will Clare
Thoes
Joliet Flood Risk Warned by 1906 Sanitary Report
A 1906 report by Desmondert consulting engineer warns Joliet of flood danger from the Desplaines River due to a constricted passage and dam at the city edge. North and Rice join in the warning, but responsibility disputes delay action by the Sanitary District of Chicago and city leaders.
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the News Today
Desmondert
Jackson Street
Board of Engineers
Edward P. North
Walter P.’ Rice
Xcress
Chicago
Richard J. Barr
City of Joliet
City Council
Commercial Club
Tfreshet
Desplaines
Messrs. North and
Huce
Joliet
Sanitary District
Jollet
Chicago Drainage Canal
Bess
Trindisapes
Ramage
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