Punishment Must Precede Reform in Political Debate
Andrew S. Phelps argues the Republican party and its 48 years in power merit voter caution while the Democratic platform promises reforms. He contends both parties mislead, urges thorough investigation, and warns that choosing the wrong side could harm the nation for years.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
Reblican Party
Noton
Shay Sarpreate
Andrew
Phelps
Vigil by Women Forces Stitt to Abort Horse Beating
An organized group of women guarded an exhausted horse in Henry Stitt's yard at 1514 Benton street for over a day, threatening to mob Stitt for beating the animal. After protests by Mrs. H A Long and others, Humane Society officials and police intervened, with the horse shot by Officer Brukel at 1 am Thursday and Stitt ordered to appear at the police station.
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Henry Stitt
John Gregg
Benton Street
Stitt
William
Washington Street
Gregg
J.H. Deacon
H. A. Long
Cass Street
Stitts
Primary law violators face prosecutions in Joliet
Warrant issued for Pat Murphy Carl Carlson and O Coyne for breaking into polling places in Joliet Twenty third precinct and for voting irregularities amid a heated political clash over the primary law. Prosecutors say reformers and Democrats groups compromised the process with ballots and petitions. Extensive charges include voting by nonresidents and influence by party leaders.
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Republican Organization
Aurora
Crown Forces
Joliet
Will County
Page Wheatt
Aloson
John B. Mount
Pat Murphy
Carl Carlson
O Coyne
John D. Walker
Alshuler
Wheatland
Adam Crow
Mount
Tax Reductions Announced by Board of Reviews
The Board of Reviews announces assessment reductions in several towns including Homer and Manhattan for horses at 10 percent, Wheatland 5 percent, New Lenox 20 percent for cattle, Will 10 percent, and farm implements in Monee 20 percent and New Lenox 25 percent, plus household goods in Reed 40 percent. Florence and Green Garden residents must appear to show cause why their assessments should not rise.
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Florence
Steger
Board of Reviews
Homer
Manhattan
Wheatland
New Lenox
Will
New Lénox
Reed
Green Garden
Mob Violence Erupts in Springfield Warden Reports
Warden Murphy witnessed a violent mob in Springfield last evening after a conference with Governor Deneendina. He described about ten thousand people attacking colored residents, looting Harry Loper’s restaurant, and setting fire to Lopez’s car and a gasoline depot as militia intervened and water was turned on to quell the blaze.
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Warden Murphy
Springfield
Harry Loper
Joliet
Loper
Staurant
Helf
Court House
Cew
Lopez
Train the Boy Sermon at Gospel Tent on Prison Life
Prison chaplain Dr. Steelman spoke at the city hall gospel tent on prison life, urging Christian training from childhood and describing five prisoner classes, the role of volunteer and women’s leagues, and the need to prevent delinquency through early moral guidance. A note on delinquent accounts closes the piece.
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Steelman
The
Penitentiary
City Hall
United States
Lfe
Reform School
Penitentia Ph
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Child Burns in Backyard Bonfire Accident
Agnes Horsler, three, living at 708 Clement Street, was severely burned when her dress caught fire from a smoldering bonfire in the backyard. Her older sister Mariel saw the blaze and tried to help as the mother tended burns before the ambulance arrived. doctors report little hope for recovery.
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Agnes Horsler
Clement Street
St. Joseph's Hospital
Agnes
Mariel
James
Construction Law Ties Up Real Estate Security
In a case tied to camerat real estate security and the firm Cowing & Young, lawyers are cited in relation to a building project. The report notes ongoing legal oversight and security considerations affecting the site and stakeholders.
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Real Estats Security
Cowing & Young, Lawyera
Cy Ting Building
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