Slogan for Commission Government At Public Meeting
In Joliet a large crowd heard Sherman W. Searle recount Rock Island’s switch to a commission form of government. He praised gains in finances and public services while warning against corruption, calling for similar reform in Joliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman W. Searle
Rock Island
Joliet
Steel Works
Joseph Burns
S Union
George Barr
John Quinn
Rock Island Daily Union
John Looney
Rock Island News
Point Rock Island
Street Car Union
Citizens Support Commission Form Of Government
A. E. Dinet voices strong backing for the commission form of government praising its potential to aid workers and builders. He recalls Des Moines adopting a similar system to improve efficiency and urges Juliet to try the change despite concerns about character-building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Juliet
Minister to present moving picture show for Bible study
Rev. Walter Henry MacPherson of St. John's Universalist church will host a Saturday 10 o'clock screening at the Colonial theater showing Moses and related biblical scenes. A child-friendly lecture will accompany the pictures, part of a series linking cinema with religious instruction and social education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Henry MacPherson
St. John’s Universalist Church
Colonial Theater
Moses
MacPherson
University of Chicago
Orient
St. John’s
Universalist Sunday School
Joliet
Atdfterum
Reform Text Urges Commission Form In Municipal Gov
A speaker argues there is no collar on his views and calls for reform of city government. He cites Europe’s view of American cities as rotten and notes a few cities adopting the commission form have taken action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Call for Commission Government and Civic Unity
A civic leader urges learning from other cities to adopt commission government. The message stresses the need for pure water, organization, and collective action to push forward reforms in the community.
Debate on City Government Reform and Accountability
A speaker argues both forms of city government show issues but asserts the upcoming election affects every voter. The speaker supports reform, noting constant officer changes haven’t improved outcomes and praising the new form for clearer responsibility.
Forefathers' Supper Draws 280 at First Presby Church
The Forefathers' Supper at First Presbyterian Church in Joliet seats 280 in the dining hall tomorrow evening. Mrs Ed Barrett leads the Ladies' Aid, with the Young Ladies' club handling decorations, as an orchestra provides music and Dr Clark of Evanston acts as toastmaster. Local speakers include Rev A J Hoag, Dr Stone, George Woodruff, Col Fred Bennitt, Mrs George Arbeiter and Rev George MacAdam. Tickets are at Marsh Shoe and Barrett's Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
West Side
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ed. Barrett
Young Ladies’ Club
First Church
Joliet
Georgia Skinner
Julius Westphal
Mr. Warren
Lena Warren
F. M. Mublig
Vaughn
Mr. Bigelow
Leon Hammett
Clark
A. J. Hoag
Evanston
C. M. Brown
Dr. Stone
Chicago
George Woodruff
Fred Bennitt
George Arbeiter
George MacAdam
Marsh Shoe Store
Barrett's Hardware Store
Fire House Fight Report Leaves Chief Skeptical
Rumors of a new fist fight at No 1 fire house this morning left Fireman Meyers and others injured or shaken. Chief Langdon and Commissioner Beuttenmueller voiced uncertainty, noting lingering division after recent transfers and a tense department mood despite denials of trouble.
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No. 1
Meyers
Langdon
Call for Commission Government in Joliet and Lockport
Frank Kiep advocates for adopting commission government in Joliet with a public campaign. He urges each man to personally secure ten or twelve votes and expresses support for the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockport
Joliet
Joliet Camp Elects for Insurgency at Annual Officers
Joliet Camp No. 6647 Modern Woodmen of America endorsed insurgent aims in the election of officers this week. New members were initiated and committees were formed to organize a county insurgent body. Delegates to the January convention were named from nearby camps Stevenson Plainfield New Lenox Joliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet Camp
Woodman of America
Stevenson
Mound City
Plainfield
New Lenox
Joliet
Pence B. Orr
Frank G. Brumund
John Callighan
Morris Lauer
George Arbeiter
Fred Voight
Stevenson Camp
c.—Pence B. Orr
M. C
W. C. Hodgdon
Frank Brumund
Fred R. Adams
Escourt
Frank Carpenter
E. J. Higgins
F. W. Stanton
W. A. Lott
J. E. Robinson
Trustes
George Robson, Jr
W. J. Frederick
W. J. Turner
Matt Minarich
Indiana horse thief sought by police
Police seek the person or persons who stole a horse and buggy from Henry Baterden in Dyer Indiana. The black mare weighs about 1050 pounds with a white forehead stripe and a white left hind foot plus a small wire cut on the front foot. The buggy is a black top single rig. A reward of 50 dollars is offered for the capture of the theft and the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Baterden
Dyer
Indiana
Christmas Bread for Poor Families in Joliet
A Joliet newspaper appeals for Good Fellows to aid hungry families asking Santa for flour and groceries for Christmas. Letters from Lottie Dombrowiak and Mary Markelc describe sick mothers, missing shoes, coats, and rent struggles, urging readers to donate money or time to spread cheer.
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Santa Claus
Lottie Dombrowiak
Oakland Ave
Joliet and
Tim
Mary Markelc
North Broadway
Tafts Panama Trip Itinerary Announced For December
President Taft will depart Washington December 19 for Key West then board the Arkansas for Cristobal arriving around December 24. He spends three days inspecting canal work and returns to Washington by December 31. The party includes Mrs Taft C P Taft Charles Hilles Major Rhoads and Lt Cmdr Timmins.
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Washington
Taft
Panama
Key West
Florida
Arkansas
Cristobal
C. P. Taft
Charles D. Hilles
Thomas T. Rhoads
John W. Timmins
Mrs. Gougar Dies Suddenly at Home in Joilet
Mrs. Joseph E Gougar of Mound street Joilet died suddenly at about six this morning after rising and preparing to breakfast. Born Hattie Perkins in 1841 in Aux Sable she married Gougar in 1864. Survived by husband three children and funeral set for Saturday at Oakwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph FE. Gougar
Mound Street
Mr. Gougar
Moundstreet
Harlow W
New Lenox
Hattie May
Eva A
Oakwood Rem
T. D. Tanner
Ohr Episcopal Church
American traveler argues against tariffs and German trade
Dr. Harry Copley reports on European prices and protections, saying Americans pay more due to tariffs while Europe offers cheaper goods like Walkover shoes and Waterman pens. He criticizes American manufacturers as lazy and notes safer travel in Europe, with vivid impressions from Italy, Germany, and France.
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Harry Copley
Europe
America
Waterman
Americas
Germany
Howeard
Milan
St. Peter’s
Rom
Howard
Dresden
London
Mae
Italy
Paris
Naples
New York
Rome
Copley
Mar Fields
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Searle
Supreme Court
Looney
Schreiber
Pullead
Shaffer
McCracken
Frank Blocklinger
Modider’s Union
Rock Teland
Joseph Bayne
Pressmen’s Union
A. E. Dinet
Walter MacPherson
George M. Campbell
Harvey Wood
Dr. Clark
Méyers
Was Asked
Tom Ruddy
Fred Beuttenmueller
William McCabe
Frank Kiep
Staff of Life
J. E Gougar
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