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Newspaper
The Joliet Weekly News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
2
Adlai Stevenson urged unity and reform in Joliet addressing a thousand Democrats at the Hotel Duncan. He pledged nonpartisan management of state institutions and humane care for the needy if chosen governor, criticizing the current tariff system and promising competent office appointments rather than rewards for party service.
The speaker urged voters that state offices must be filled by men of character integrity and fitness rather than party reward. He argued Illinois must operate state institutions nonpartisan with efficiency and humanity, insisting the people will be rid of current controllers. He said he was urged by friends to run and predicted Bryan would win the presidency, with Democrats prevailing at the polls.
A 1900s style advice piece urges people to avoid haste in hot weather and to dress in light clothing with broad brimmed straw hats. It warns against black garments, recommends porous undershirts, and instructs on treating heat exhaustion with cooling towels, rest, and calling a physician. It stresses acting slowly and seeking prompt medical aid.
George Gahan, longtime operator of a saloon at 1301 Columbus Street, announces he will close the saloon for good and will not rent or sell the fixtures. He says he will loaf rather than sell intoxicating liquor and plans to rest at home after eighteen years in the trade.
Thieves blew open the M. Truby and Sons grain elevator office at Minooka on August 6 and escaped with cash estimated between $1,200 and $1,500. The explosion wrecked the office interior and shattered windows as sheriff and Joliet officials spread word to surrounding towns. Insurance fully covers the loss.
William H. Steen of Braidwood disputes a circulating primary election story claiming he seeks the post office if Clow is nominated. He states he will not seek political appointments again, reflects on his service in Will County, and comments on press and railroad line gossip tied to local politics and transit plans.
A mutilated boy’s torso found in a drainage canal near thirty third street and Ludendale avenue in Chicago sparks fear that the padronnes child labor system is resurfacing. Authorities believe the victim, a 14 or 15 year old Greek boy, was forced into labor by wealthy Greeks and silenced to protect secret networks. The case echoes prior federal court testimony by Dutonisos Papasos about padronnic practices and the missing man linked to the scheme.
Carry A Nation delivers a fervent attack on saloonism at Plainfield Chautauqua, citing divine mission to overthrow alcohol. She denounces Roosevelt and Taft, claims Republicans and Democrats enable liquor interests, and recounts personal trials and arrests for anti saloon activism.
The Newa Store touts the U S automatic oil sharpener as the best on the market. Local shoppers are urged to try this efficient device for sharpening and maintenance.
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