Critics push rotation to curb Illinois Elks presidency
Debate opened at the Illinois Elks convention over a proposal banning a grand lodge district from nominating a president in the two years after its incumbent. Supporters say rotation would spread leadership. critics worry about timbers from different districts. Mayor Edwards Allen welcomed the visitors and Joliet. J W Faulkner spoke and is the candidate for grand trustee to Portland.
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Illinois Elks’ Association
Grand Lodge
Illinois
Committee On Laws
Sam Ryerson
Portland
F. A. Farnham
Edmund M. Allen
J. W. Faulkner
East St. Louis
Allen
Toliet Lodge
Joliet
Faulkner
Midnight Racers Identity Revealed in City Night Race
A May 30 midnight contest north of the city drew residents from Dellwood Park to the prison gate as two heat races determined the winner. George B. Webster of Chicago backed a 1911 6-60 Loco roadster, while the rival National car from Chicago was driven by Harry Woods and James Mock, with stakes of 26 dollars.
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Harry Woods
City
Collins Street
Dellwood Park
Dellwood
Geo. B. Webster
Chicago
Wm. Stewart
James Mock
Leaders of Elks Head Galesburg Elk Home Builder
Vice president of the Elk Association, a popular young businessman from Galesburg, joined the Galesburg lodge in 1905. Elected Exalted Ruler in 1909, he oversaw the Elks' Home dedication and is credited with building an excellent business system in the organization.
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The
Elk Association
Galesburg
Elks
Illinois Elks Leader Bruce A Campbell One Of A Kind
Bruce A Campbell of East St. Louis serves as president of the Illinois Elks Association and holds multiple civic roles. He is a Mason Knight of Pythias Woodman and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Phi Beta Kappa. Campbell will attend the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore as a delegate and has held key Elks offices since 1905.
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Bruce A. Campbell
East St.Louis
Illinois Elks’ Association
Pythias
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Phi Beta Kappa
East St. Louis
Ilinois
Baltimore
Elk Lodge
Grand Lodge
Detroit
Atlantic City
State Elks
Alton
Elks Mystery: Is Dixon Man J J Dauntler American or French?
The aged Dixon lodge member J J Dauntler, 72, is described as possibly French, American, or ocean-rover. His background includes a Civil War era service, a one year Elks membership, and a Dixon business career, with speculation about birthplace tied to a mid Atlantic voyage.
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J. J. Dauntler
Dixon Lodge No
Illinois ‘Elks
Wm.’ Thurley Baker
Aylorville
R. Dauntier
Atlantic Ocean
The
Elks
Dixon
Visiting Elks Receive Souvenirs at Penitentiary
Special souvenirs from the state penitentiary were presented to visiting Elks yesterday afternoon. Warden Murphy invited the group to inspect the prison and handed out small whisk broom keepsakes adorned with purple and white ribbons. Those not present yesterday may visit today or tomorrow. An obstinate man does not hold opty.
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State Penitentiary
Murphy
Membership Campaign for the White Cross
Detroit resident David Duford leads a May visit and returns to spearhead field work for the White Cross Order. He plans a council campaign in Joliet to recruit new members. All members are urged to meet at Coliseum Hall to hear the plan and promote the home institution.
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David,Duford
Detroit
Mich
Order of the White
Joliet
Order
Ilyols
Coliseum
Order of the White Cross
of the White Cross
Pujo Committee Plans Move to New York for Money Trust Probe
Washington June 6 Chairman Pujo of the House Banking Committee said the money trust inquiry will shift to New York on Thursday to begin a new phase of the investigation. The panel continues to scrutinize interlocking directorates and financial practices tied to the stock market.
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Washington
Pujo
House Banking Committee
Money Trust
York
Secret meeting amid threatened insurance rate rise stirs Loyal Americans
Supreme officers of the Loyal Americans order met in a Hotel Munroe session to calm a local lodge on rising premiums. Attendees included M. Jeffs of Chicago, M J Power and son Charles Power, Luke Dobel of Kansas City, J F Lafferty of Bloomington, and local members Dr. E C Ogden and George Bigelow. Officials claimed the gathering was to bolster enthusiasm as the local lodge stalls on funds and seeks new members.
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Supreme Officers
The
Order of Loyal Americans
Munroe
H. Jeffs
Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
J. Power
Springfield
Charles V. Power
Luke Dobel
Kansas City
J. F. Lafferty
Bloomington
E. C. Ogden
George Bigelow
Joliet
Elks Parade Crazed City Streets In Torchlight Festivities
Crowds filled the business district as Elks staged impromptu parades with street bands and wagon rides. Hundreds rode transfer trucks converted for passengers while police managed crossings amid night time festivities and toyed with the new traffic rules.
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Elks
Funin Speising
Salis
Nbn
Bree] Works
Rock Island
Elk Club
Riverside Park
Rock Island Depot
Chicago Street
Hamburger Named for State Association Presidency by Chicago Lodge No 4
Chicago Lodge No 4 unanimously endorses Ralph M Hamburger for president of the State Association. Hamburger, a past exalted ruler, has been honored with a life membership and a diamond studded gold card. Hon Jacob H Hopkins, Municipal Court judge, will be nominated as ruler for No 4, with delegates arriving by special train to support Hamburger’s bid and attend a parade in uniform. The lodge expects prize wins from the gathering.
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Sady
Diiades
Chicago Lodge No. 4
Ralph M. Hamburger
Hamburger
No. 4
Jacob H. Hopkins
Chicago
Grand Lodge
Detroit
Mr. Hamburger
Elk Visitors Meet Old-Time Friends at Social Event
A Joliet Elks club gathering last night aimed to acquaint visitors with members. The room featured purple and white decor, no formal program, and socializing. Ernest Hirscher played piano while Paddy McCann sang Where the River Shannon Flows. the event revived old acquaintances and stories among attendees.
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Elks’ Club
Joliet
Ernest ‘Hirscher
Paddy” McCann
Shannon
Pequest
Ndt
Free Street Acts Special Tonight at Corner of Jefferson
The Elks sponsor four vaudeville acts from the Orpheum circuit. The Four Mells perform at 8 PM at Jefferson and Ottawa, followed by three more at Chicago and Cass at 8 30 PM. Steel Works band plays before, during, and after shows. Montambo and Wells open the second show with a tumbling act, Osaga Japanese troupe balances and juggles, Malvern troupe closes with acrobatics.
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The
Elks
John Schmitz
F. L Scheidt
Clint B. Dice
Orpheum
Jefferson and
Ottawa
Chicago
Cass Streets
Steel Works Band
Montambo & Wells
Osaga
Malvern
Aisee Marcus
Ajo Woman Webber Found Wandering Milwaukee Streets
An 88 year old Joliet Illinois resident named J Webber was found wandering Milwaukee streets at night. A patrolman took her to Emergency Hospital where she is receiving care and officials believe she came to Milwaukee to visit relatives.
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Joliet
Milwaukee
Wis
J Webber
Joliet, Til
Milwaukee Area Aged Woman Seeks Return Home Amid Family Feud
Telegram from Milwaukee press bureau reports Mrs. Webber, owner of two South Milwaukee properties, wants to return home to protect her interests in conflict with son-in-law James W. Beaman. She sought police assistance to reach her home hospital after fatigue and confusion. Beaman reportedly visited Milwaukee Tuesday and left the Chip Rock Islands route en route back with word of the predicament.
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Milwaukee
Webber
James W. Beaman
Waukee
Agency
State Convention Opens Tomorrow In Joliet
The Daughters of Ferty state convention meets tomorrow at Castle hall with morning sessions, continuing through Friday. Delegates from across the state expected. Mayor Allen to give welcome with State Councelor Prouty responding. Local councils Mispah Magnolia Joliet oversee arrangements.
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B. P.O. EB
The
Daughters of Ferty
Castle Hall
Mispah
Magnolia
Joliet
Sarah Prouty
Chicago
Mary Clifford
Edmund M. Allen
Sion
Mra Prouty
Daughters of Liberty
Coash Trial Proceedings Move Forward in Chicago Court
The trial of RBA Coash ington in Chicago continued as the judge overruled the defense motion to remove the case from the jury. Proceedings focused on jury selection and trial readiness.
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Real Live Wire
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J. A. Dauntler
Guard of State
Fox
Campbell
J. J. Dauntler & Son
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Probe For Stock Exchange
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