Democrats Split Over Will County Delegation Contests
Democratic factions clash as a pro Bryan group accuses a self‑appointed committee of packing the county delegation. The party contemplates a mass convention in Joliet to select a Springfield delegation representative of local sentiment amid threats of contested seats.
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Democratic Party
Will County
New Leneox
Wm. Ward
Lockport
Thos. Kaveny
Wesley
Joliet
Dr. Cushing
Daniel Feeley
J. H. Ward
J. J. McKeown
8. A. Brewster
W. H. C’ate
J. F. Quinn
C. W. Cooley
Dan Burke
Joseph Kain
Braidwood
John Mahoney
M. F. Hennebry
Bryan
Dan Barke
John Bray
John F. Quinn
Wm. J. Bryan
John Quinn
John Johnson
Minnesota
Quinn
Johnson
Springfield
Brewster
Mahoney
Coll McNaughton
Maas
Jodiet
Cook County
Denver
Illinois
Fell Out of Scenic Railway Injury Suit Heard
Thomas O Callaghan sues Chicago Joliet Electric for 5000 in a fall from a scenic railway car at Dellwood Park on September 25 1906. He says the car stopped suddenly and threw him into a gully while Kirby clung to a handle to avoid a similar fate. Kirby was carried to the station after the incident. Wil Accept Verdict in Miller versus sanitary district case. jury awarded 4664 with 760 for attorney fees. The district plans no appeal in either case.
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Thomas O'Callaghan
William O'Callaghan
Chicago
Kirby
Circuit Court
William D. Miller
Millér
Plutocracy Versus Democracy Defeats Bryan Nomination Prospects
A 1909 era analysis argues plutocracy aims to thwart William Jennings Bryan’s bid for the Democratic nomination by steering delegates and spending vast sums. It warns that unchecked plutocratic influence could derail Bryan at the Denver convention, risking the party platform and vast revenue forecasts.
Delegates Face Big Money Motive in Constitutional Scrutiny
A letter from ASS. PHELPS warns delegates eye massive sums in play to influence votes. It questions the ethics of accepting $10,000,000 and $20,000 shares while urging vigilance against double crossing as the nation faces a crucial period in the Republic.
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Bryan
Republic
Mrs Baldwin dies in El Paso after Joliet voyage
News reached Joliet relatives that Mrs Mahala Carl Baldwin widow of Jesse Baldwin died in El Paso Texas on Sunday morning She had left Joliet April 4 with her daughter and two grandchildren for California but illness of Fayette caused a stop in El Paso where she later suffered paralysis and died The surviving children Delia Jennie and Arthur with Henry Leach and Arthur Baldwin were noted The funeral was held in Joliet with burial at Oakwood
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Joliet
Mahala Carl Baldwin
Jesse Baldwin
el Paso
Texas
Henry Leach
Arthur Baldwin
Gilroy
Cal
Mahala Carr
Liverpool
N. Y
Watt
McDonald, Waldron
Rudd
Will County
Sie W
Jesse Baldwin Octer
Ottawda
Delia
Jennie
Everett, Shaw
Jo- Het
Arthur
Gil
Bank to Rebuild on Old Munroe Barrett Site
A four story fireproof building will rise on the old Barrett block site, to house Joliet National Bank and Barrett Hardware. Ownership transfers to the bank, with Barrett Hardware occupying the basement, first and second floors. Details on upper floors not fixed. Construction to proceed quickly as tenants already in crowded quarters.
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Barrett
Joliet National Bank
Barrett Hardware Company
Ed Munroe
Bank
Chicago Street
Clinton Street
The News Store Seeks New Book The Silver Hilady
Fragmentary ad mentions The News Store selling items including Cub ting building and a book titled The Silver Hilady. Mentions lawyers Cowing and Young and various products like Yucatan and sen-3en amid a busy estate security theme.
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Cowing & Young
Cub Ting
Beman’s Pepsin
Yucatan
Joliet Jews Observe Passover Festival
Several hundred Joliet Jews mark Passover, eight days under Orthodox rules, beginning Thursday sunset. Families held Seder dinners with roast lamb, eggs, bitter herbs, unleavened bread, salt water, chrois and four cups of wine, recalling the exodus and fourfold promises. The Hagada is read by the family head, followed by psalms and thanksgiving.
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Joliet
Suset
Egypt
Judge overrules motion in Morris vs Kiep et al case
Judge Dibell overruled the motion for a new trial in the Fanny Morris versus Ella Kiep Charley Thompson and Bradford Green suit. He ordered judgment for 75 dollars in favor of Morris entered. The defense has filed an appeal.
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Fanny Morris
Ella Kiep
Charley Thompson
Bradford Green
Dibell
False Leg Affects New Trial in Brophy Case
Edward Brophy sues Illinois Steel for a missing leg with a jury verdict of 5000 dollars. The company seeks a new trial. motion denied February 14. appeal filed. Attorneys Garnsey and Wood cite Brophy testimony claiming no false leg and no effort to obtain one due to lack of funds.
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Edward Brophy
Illinois Steel Company
Brophy
Ed. Brophy
Garnsey and Wood
Realty Transfers From Jollet to Lenhardt and Yates
John W Fitzgibbons and wife transfer lot 10 block 1 subdivision ec 17 Jollet McDonough Street west of Rockdale Avenue to Philip Lenhardt for 350 dollars. John W Fitzgibbons and wife transfer a second lot block 2 Fitzgibbons Tr subdivision in quarter of section 11 Jollet Harwood Street south of Copperfield Avenue to Garple W Yates for 1838 dollars.
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John W. Fitzgibbons
Philip Lenhardt
Jollet
McDonough St
Rockdale Ave
John W." Fitzgibbons
Garplé W. Yates
Fitzgibbons
Harwood St
Copperfield Ave
Money saving prices on groceries study
A report highlights money saving prices on various groceries as shoppers compare values. The item list includes jams and other pantry staples with emphasis on budget friendly options.
Real estate transfers in Plainfield and nearby towns
Plainfield widower Phillip Hoffer transfers to George Horton a parcel in Original Village of Plainfield. J H Bahiman and wife sell lots 4 and 5 in bik 5 Village of Goodenow to Herman Mathias for $650. Reilly of Reddick sells to Adam W. Stewart a quarter section in Custer. Williamson to Moran and wife as joint tenants a part of lot 9 in Chicago and Wilmington Coal Co.s sale at Braidwood for $25. Corey E. Robinson sells multiple Robinsons addition Rock Gate lots including 13 14 23 24 28 24 for $2400 with $50 cash and 6 percent monthly payments.
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Phillip Hoffer
George Horton
Foster
Plainfield
J. H. Bahiman
Herman Mathias
Goodenow
Adie Williamson
Michael Moran
Chicago and Wilemington Coal Co
Corey E. Robinson
William Gibson
Robinson
Rock Gate
Populist News Digest for Monday Edition
The weekly Populist section is forwarded with the Daily issue for local Circulation. Subscriptions are $1.00 a year. The Daily carries telegraphic news and eight pages, with the Populist material destined for distribution to headquarters. James H. Fer is noted in the text.
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James H, Fer
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