Wall topples on Barrett block. laborers escape near fatal crash
A cyclone windswept collapse struck the Barrett block on Clinton Avenue, Joliet, as ten laborers cleared rubble. The south wall fell after a warning shout saved all workers, while nearby merchants Dice, Anthram, and Beuttenmuller narrowly escaped. Police and fire crews kept crowds back as debris rained down and walls loosened everywhere.
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Barrett
Clinton -Ottewa
Joliet
Chicago
Clint E. Dice
Chicago Street
J. J. Cker
Fashion
Fred Muller
Alu
Dice
Ducker
Beuttenmul
Hindle
McMasters
Frank Langdon
Riso
Mr. Dice
al Anthram
Edwin 8. Munroe
Joliet National Bank
Munroe
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Jury Disagrees in Wilmington Cruelty Case
After nineteen hours of balloting in the case against Mrs. Millie Rudd, the county court discharged the twelve jurors as they could not reach a verdict. The vote had fluctuated but ended in a stalemate with no conviction.
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Wilmington
Millie Rudd
Wreck Destroys Show Train Near Millsdale
A derailed car in Ranch 101 wild west show train near Millsdale on the C A railroad at about 4 pm injures one man and cripples five mules. Three people die and owners, riders, and 100 plus show staff escape with shock as damage totals around seven thousand dollars.
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Millsdale
Dad
Dick Radford
Streator
Jo- Nes
Milsdale
J. E. Layton
New Menox Village Seeks Nature Improvements and Attractions
Citizens of New Menox and surrounding township are urged to join in developing nature based improvements and attractions to draw a desirable class of residents from nearby areas. The notice emphasizes community effort and civic partnership to enhance the village’s appeal.
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New Menox
Illinois Delegates Named In Elev erth District Caucus
In Springfield on April 8 the Joliet mayor Cronin and Donnelly of McHenry were chosen as national convention delegates after a contest with Kane and Du Page. The Will county slate won 24 to 20, naming Cronin and Donnelly as delegates and Kelly and Egan as alternates. The committee also set electors and other party posts, while Kane county officials protested the outcome.
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Springfield
Dlg
Congressional Caucus
Eleverth
Cronin
Joliet
Donnelly
McHenry
Kane
du Page
Mangan
Aurora
Jong A. Logan
Elgin
Daniel Feely
Will Olan
John Linden
Wehrs
O'Connell
Will
Robert Kelly
Robert Egan
Kene
Phillip Freiter
High
John Bray
John Bolger
Chas. Clyne
Kane County
John J. Mahoney
Will County
Samuel Alschuler
DuPage
Monroy
Bryan
Burke
Chicago
Ilinois
Cook
LaSalle
Kankakee
Denver
John B. Mount
A. L. Phillips
Boss Mahoney 18 Now WN Control in Will County
The article portrays John J. Mahoney as the new Will County Democratic boss and central organizer for delegate selection to the state convention. It notes his sidelining of rivals, control over Springfield delegates, and plans for August primaries and upcoming municipal elections. It also recounts travel reflections on Cairo and New Orleans.
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Will County Democracy
John J. Mahoney
Colt McNaughton
John Quinn
Dr. Cushing
Will Clare
Dan Feely
B. Mount
Tom Riley
John Downey
P. C. Haley
Cronin
Mahoney
Springfield
Clyne
Aurora
Kane County
Will County
Mahone
Tribute to a Cairo Illinois depot clerk
In this letter the writer praises a young, cheerful ticket agent at Cairo Illinois central depot. He describes patient, polite service and wide knowledge as locals ask many questions, turning a transit stop into a small education about Cairo and its surroundings.
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Cairo
Illinois Central
Best of All 70 Wilmington Interurban Progress
The Fishers plan to extend an interurban line from Joliet to Wilmington and South Wilmington, seeking 25 percent bond participation from nearby citizens, roughly 5000 to 6000 dollars per mile. Bonds appeal to Joliet investors. a contractor can complete the grade in 90 days. The Pontiac and Chenoa gap also advances as the era of new rail connections continues. The Silver Blade book is highlighted by The News Store.
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Chicago
Marley
Lenoir
Bentley-Starmann
Joliet
New Lenox
America
Fishers
Wilmington
H A. Fisher Ise
Gardner
South Wilmington
Dwight
Copley
Fisher
Kendall County
Peotone
Wilmington and Coalfield
Chicago Heights
St. Louis Ward
Pontiac
Chenoa
Graduation Songs Featured At The News Store
The News Store lists No 234 graduation songs including Beman's Pepsin Yucatan and Sen Sen among the items available for 60.
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Beman’s
Pepsin
Yucatan
Sen-Sen
Side Lights on the Convention in Springfield
A Chicago politician John J. McCarthy, tied to Sullivan Hopkins, discusses the Democratic convention and the Sunday closing plank. He notes surprise at opposition to the liberal measure, predicts a Sunday closing vote, and mentions European trends. He cites brewers' patronage tactics and saloon influence in party politics.
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Springfield
Chicago
John J. McCarthy
John P. Hopkins
McCarthy
Sac
Hopkins
Camec
Brewers
United Societies
Europe
Spain
Madrid
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Mr. Beuttenmuller
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Harms
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Ohn Merron
Elizabeth Street
al Anthratn
South Desplaines
Ye Thompson
John Moore
Munroe Bros
Barrett Block
Storm
Inter ‘Oceans
Jarrel
Sullivan Crowd Railroad’ Slate
Resolutions Committee
James Q. Monroe
Edward
Crook of
Credentials
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WN Control
McNaughtor
Cushing
Mount and
Quinn
Clare
Feely
Ohio
New Orleans
New York City
Canal Street
Nova Scotia
Jackson Square
Ben Butler
Jackson
St. Charles Hotel
Eleven Brothers Ice Cream Co
Sutherland Sisters
New York
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