Joliet Jubilee coronation plans loom for Fourth of July
Joliet readies a grand Home-Coming pageant led by a queen chosen by ballot and a royal procession. A mammoth platform, 105 volunteers, and an extended four day sequence precede the Fourth of July parade with lavish attire, crowds, and ceremonial roles for civic and fraternal groups.
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George
England
Joliet
Edmund M. Allen
Gena
Ting
Am General
Wis
Dody
Union Church Picnic in Moldt's Grove
A union church picnic was held yesterday in Moldt's Grove between Elwood and Joliet. More than 600 attended the event. Sporting events provided amusement and involved two Evangelical churches from Providence and Presbyterian groups represented.
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Moldt
Grove
Elwood
Joliet
Evangeligal
Providence
Mgr Oars Presbyterian
Ake
Two Sanatoriums With Full Equipment to Be Installed
The report states that two sanatoriums will receive fully equipped installations on the grounds. World Press notes the project aims to expand medical facilities and improve patient care with modern equipment.
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World Press
Seventh Day Adventists Plan Joliet Camp Meeting
Two thousand seventh day Adventists will camp in Joliet next August. The Nihern Illinois Conference will hold its annual meeting on suitable grounds in tents near West Park. World leaders from the organization will attend including G Panniells and F B Gilbert. The event runs about ten to fifteen days starting August 15 with a health food restaurant and sanitarium displays. Elder E H Lewis is arranging the camp site.
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Seventh Day Adventists
Joliet
Nihern Illinois Conference
West Park
Fred. Walsh
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Panniells
Washington
D.C
F. B. Gilbert
Bodton
Mighton
Lon
Chicago
Act Con Campee
Five Picnics Next Week Schedule Listed
Ottawa Street M B Sunday school plans five picnics next week at Rock Run Park Tuesday June 25 and Wednesday June 26 with events at Electric Park St John’s Lutheran Rock Run and Trinity New Ottawa church sites.
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Ottawa Street M. B
Rock Run Park
Masons
Electric Park
St. John's English Lutheran Church
Rock Run
Trinity and
New Ota E
International Electrical Workers Vice President Arrested in Strike Incident
Vice President Thomas Lake of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Walter Eib were arrested by sheriff deputies on assault and battery charges after an alleged midnight attack on Public Service Company employees William Specht and John Hings near the Jefferson Street bridge. Lake defended the group, citing 35,000 members and claiming most electrical workers support their cause. Eib faced additional disorderly conduct charges and both men posted bonds.
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Thomas Lake
International Brotherhood of Biscircal
Workert
Walter Eib
William’ Specht
John Hings
Public Service Company
diHners
Jeffer SO
Laké
Eib
Allén
Reinhard
Blake
Aid Lake
Tam
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
William Hennessy Appointed Joliet Assistant Chief of Police
William Hennessy was officially appointed assistant chief of police at a Civil Service Commission meeting. He was the sole applicant from the latest examination and will oversee the department during Chief DeMiller’s absence. Joliet officials praise his level headedness and ability to gather information in saloons.
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William Hennessy
Civil ‘Service Commission
Hennessy
Fred Beuttenmueller
P Tment
DeMiller
Joliet
Second Presbyterian Picnic Draws Big Local Interest
Nearly 150 people rode the 10 W block interurban car to Rock Run for the Second Presbyterian church annual picnic toddy. The event drew numerous individual parties and three special cars carried the partygoers.
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Rock Run
Second Presbyterian Church
Local Eagles Attend State Convention in Chicago Heights
Twenty five members of the local avenue of Eagles No. 377 traveled to Chicago Heights yesterday afternoon for the state convention. Some members not affiliated with the state organization were barred from parade prizes for largest local membership. Plans call to join the state group with Joliet as a potential future meeting site. Some members left for the convention city today.
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Peil
Art Lennon
K. of
Pauline Dillman
Hazel Goodspeed
Leona Black
Alma Johnson
Gabie Sterns
Margaret Dempsey
Nellie Keenan
Lydia Beattie
Imee
Samisita Sewcsions
Nko Oa Fentcare
Vilet
Aenue of Eagles
Chicago Heights
Aerie
Joliet
Convention City
Noting Mirthful About Wife Beating in Police Report
J B Smith told Justice Murphy at the police station he was probably drunk when accused of attacking his wife last evening. The judge admonished him, saying he should be ashamed of beating his wife. The incident reflects a serious domestic dispute amid alcohol.
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J. B. Smith
Murphy
Rae
Plan to Extend Suburban Roads in New Territory
The highway commissioners respond to demands for new throughways and better highways into town. New roads open and improvements press forward as suburban districts grow. Troy road will be resurfaced to handle heavy auto traffic while North Collins street near the state prisons gets prison labor and crushed rock groundwork. Moran street gains a gravel foundation after earlier neglect. A main thoroughfare linking Meeker avenue and Forest Park school opens, with Draper avenue extending about three quarters of a mile. Commissioners plan a northeastern highway to ease traffic.
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Troy Road
Collins Street
Moran Street
Raynor Avenue
Plainfield Road
Meeker Avenue
Forest Park School
Draper Avenue
Bay
Pla
Governor Hadley Thwarts Roosevelt’s Third-Party Push
Missouri Governor blocks Franklin D Roosevelt from a third party bid. He declares time is not ripe for a bolt, arguing a united front is needed while a colonel reportedly erupts in rage over the proposal.
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Missouri
Roosevelt issues final statement at Chicago convention
The report relays Roosevelt and Hadley tensions at the June 20 Chicago convention. Roosevelt’s camp faced rumors of a break while Hadley’s stance kept the party intact. Roosevelt later issued a statement stressing principles and loyalty to the Republican party.
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Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Republican
Republican Party
Confusing Journal Note on Roosevelt Convention Maneuvers
In Chicago on June 20 the report describes a morning gathering at Florentine Hall with Colonel Roosevelt's rooms. The plan discussed involves going to a convention hall to demand credentials and oust alleged seated delegates, then expecting to travel to Chicago. Colonel Casevelt reviewed the national convention work and its followers.
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Chicago
Publican National Convention
National Committee
Illinois
Bevan’ Witten
Jenn Bryan
Ceeeelk
Crerial
Root
O’ Root
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Ace Gates
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Roosevelt
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