Forefathers Supper Highlights Puritan Heritage and Welch Puritan
The Forty Seventh Forefathers Supper at the First Presbyterian drew speakers from diverse nations. Dr David Hugh Jones of Evanston argued that a Welch Puritan is born not made, praising Wales as a nation of Puritans. The event featured fine presentation, a chicken pie supper, and eloquent tributes to the Pilgrim Fathers.
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First Presbyterian Church
T. DeWitt Tanner
Pr. Brown
William Kennedy
David Hugh Jones
Evanston
Welchman
Wales
Dr. Jones
Mexicans Act Quick of Threat to US Border
Provisional President Gutierrez of Mexico ordered Villa forces at Naco Senora to cease firing unless civilian lives of Americans in Naco Arizona are at risk. The United States warned artillery would shell Mexican forces if cross border fire continued.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Gutierrez
Mexico
Naco Senora
Naco
Arizona
State Department
Mexico City
Washington
United
Association Defiant Over Census Details
Joliet manufacturers push back on census blanks sent from Washington with January 16 deadline. Illinois Manufacturers' Association circulates advice to delay returns while alleging Director William J Harris broke faith. They seek reforms to show cost structures, labor shares, and investments in the 1915 report.
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Joliet
Census Bureau
Washington
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
William J. Harris
Census’ Bureau
Association
Austrians Retreat From Przemysl As Russians Tighten Noose
Cassau Hungary December 11 The Austrians begin retreat from Przemysl as Russians surround the city with a Russian right flank whipping around the sapling. Nineteen Red Cross cars carry wounded Austrians away, while earlier trainloads were shelled and casualties reported.
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Cassau
Hungary
Przemysl
Red Cross
Battle in Cracow siege area escalates in heavy fighting
London dispatch reports Austro German forces pressing to relieve Cracow as battles south of the besieged city intensify. German staff reportedly restructured command under new leadership amid the crisis.
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United Press
London
Cracow
J Krch Buker Fredericht
Dr Mary Waring to Speak in Joliet by Phylis Wheatley
Dr Mary S Waring a Chicago public schools instructor and Hygiene lecturer of the National Colored Women's clubs will speak in Joliet Sunday as guest of the Phylis Wheatley Charity organization. She is a prominent Black educator and was recently named by Governor Dunne to the Illinois Half Century Negro Exposition board of commissioners. Her Joliet visit includes a 3 o clock address at Mt Olive Baptist Church.
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Mary S. Waring
Public Schools of
Chicago
National Colored Women's Clubs
Joliet
Phylis Wheatley Charity Organization
Dr. Waring
Dunne
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Indiana towns offered free sewer project by Chicago district
Four Indiana towns Whiting Hammond East Chicago and Gary face a vote by March 1 on accepting a $9 000 000 sewer project offered free of charge by the Chicago sanitary district The plan would route local sewage through a new Sag channel to join the main drainage, potentially easing lake pollution while expanding the district's water usage rights and future claims from federal authorities.
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Indiana
Whiting
Hammond
East Chicago
Gary
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Indiana Points
Track Elevation Debate At City Council Meeting
City council convenes an adjourned session to discuss a proposed track elevation ordinance for the west side. The draft, circulated to aldermen, limits drastic demands and mirrors a prior east side compromise after 20 years of agitation sparked by a newsboy death at the McDonough street crossing.
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West Side
Westeside
McDonough Street
Diphtheria Case Reported From Jackson Street
A case of diphtheria was reported to the health department this morning from 305 Jackson Street.
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Health Department
Jackson Street
Senator Kenyon Urges Armistice During Holidays
Senator Kenyon of Iowa introduced a senate resolution urging a twenty day Christmas truce in Europe. The president through the State Department would appeal to diplomatic representatives to observe a sacred season for reflection on peace and goodwill.
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Senator Kenyon
Kaiser's Illness Improves After Frontline Visit
A Berlin bulletin reports the Kaiser is better though still ill with a throat cold. Seven official statements say his condition has improved and his temperature returned to normal. He can now receive army staff reports, attributing illness to exposure during field visits.
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Berlin
Waiser
Kaiser
Kaiser able to sit up after improvement, dispatches say
United Press dispatches received via The Hague report the Kaiser was improved enough today to sit up for a few hours.
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United Press
London
Hague
Karl H. von Wiegand
United ‘Press
Judge Harry Olson to Speak at Joliet Medical Society
The Will County Medical Society hosts its December meeting on Tuesday December 15 with Judge Harry Olson chief justice of Chicago Municipal Court as the speaker. Joliet Bar Association members are invited to the 6 30 banquet at a $1 plate. Officers to be elected.
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Wil! County Medical Society
Harry Olson
Municipal Court of Chicago
Joliet Bar Association
Marion K Bowles
Italy Moves Capital From Rome To Florence Law Passed
Five decades ago on December 11 Italy enacted a parliamentary law to transfer the capital from Rome to Florence. The piece notes the cost of U.S. letter carrier service and various transportation expenses. It also marks the twenty five year milestone of the first Congress under the constitution and Washington’s inauguration.
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Italy
Rome
Florence
United States
Congress
George Washington
German Forces Fall Back Along 250 Mile Front
Allied reports say progress along a 250 mile front with Ypres excluded. Germans retreat from Rouliers and Armementiers as British advance toward rail lines from Ypres to Rouliers Lille and Arras. Fresh German reinforcements head to Belgium. many new troops are 19 to 20 years old.
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United Press
Paris
Ypres
War Offices
Rouliers
Lille
Arrass
Armentiers
Belguums
Steis
Honor Men Win Commutation for Camp Service
Three more inmates at Illinois State Penitentiary win sentence commutations for faithful work in Camp Allen during last summer. Clyde A. Wench of Cook County received a four year term in 1911. Ebert Quackenbusch of Knox County had an indefinite term for larceny since 1908. Julius Winches of LaSalle County had an indefinite term for arson since 1913.
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Illinois State Penitentiary
Gov. Dunne
Camp Allen
Clyde A. Wench
Cook County
Ebert Quackenbusch
Knox County
Julius Winches
LaSalle County
Water rate increase abandoned by city council
The majority of aldermen oppose raising water rates and the ordinance to make the water department self sustaining is stalled for the present. Officials note the city runs a $20 000 annual deficit while revenue remains about $40 000 versus costs of $60 000. The move follows prior opposition and delays tied to artesian well developments and water supply outcomes.
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Water Department
State Utilities Board
Allen
Scarlet fever cases reported in city from two addresses
The city health department reports two scarlet fever cases from 714 Fourth Avenue and 1223 Benton Street. Public health officials urge monitoring and awareness to prevent further spread.
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City Health Department
Fourth Avenue
Benton Street
Monee Woman Drops Suit Against Husband
Minnie Johnson of Monee has dismissed her separate maintenance suit against husband Charles Johnson, hotel owner. The couple settled in county court after exchanges over property rights and claims by her brother-in-law Edward Johnson. Both sides filed stipulations. Johnson pays costs.
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Minnie Johnson
Charles Johnson
Monee
Edward
Keily & Orr
John Mahoney
Mr. Johnson
School House Fire Mysteriously Burns in Havana
Havana Wisconsin December 11 The local high school moved into the opera house today while authorities probe the origin of a mysterious fire that damaged the building after the janitor left. Loss estimated at thirty dollars.
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United Press
Havana
Postmaster Hoffman of Crete Dies at 28
George Hoffman, appointed postmaster of Crete last spring, died shortly before 8 this morning from pneumonia after a week of illness. He leaves a widow, an aged mother, three children and a sister. Funeral scheduled for Monday afternoon.
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George Hoffman
Crete
Hoffman
Edward Rinne
City Electrician to Stay On With City
James R Morrissey the city electrician announces he will remain in city service until the end of the official year despite a tempting offer from an inspection bureau. He plans to seek a more lucrative position after his term ends and will consider a good appointment if it arises.
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James.r. Morrissey
City Electrician
Dover Raid Rumor Refuted By Admiralty
London reports say the admiralty had not confirmed claims that a flotilla of German submarines attempted a raid on Dover and that the forts fired upon them.
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United Press
London
Admiralty
Dover
Democrats Must Take Moral Side Says Bryan
Lincoln Neb December 11 Jennings Bryan writes in the Commoner that prohibition and woman suffrage are not ripe for national action and that neither proposed constitutional amendment would pass Congress or be ratified by the states at this time. He warns Democrats must take the moral side on such core questions.
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United Press
Lincoln
Neb
Jennings Bryan
Congress
Bryan
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