Political Struggle Rides Yates Backed Dark Horse Hope
Governor Yates faces a rising fight as Kane county appointees and party leaders clash over who will emerge as a gubernatorial candidate. Rumors swirl about decapitation of McDonald and Tengdin and the governor’s plans to fire loyal supporters. Northern officials, Kane county delegates, and supporters maneuver as rumors of a dark horse candidate surface amid a tense political landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Moa
Illinois
Tana
Charlies Tengsignee
McDonald
Tengdin
Will
Bere
Yates
Murphy
Pengulin
Lockport
Joliet
Kane County
A. Meese
Rock Island
Northern Illinois Normal
M. Blount
Chicago
Blount
Page
National Bank
John R
Lorir
Ne Id's Fair
Freeport
Pontiac
M. Eldredge
McHen
Chi
Governor Yates Returns to Power Ties Supporters to Posts
A fragment notes sympathy for Governor Yates and his plan to restore allies to positions, while acknowledging the wait ahead. The passage reflects political maneuvering and expectations of early restoration.
Lost pocketbook still awaits owner
Local eight year old Frank Grien found a pocketbook on Jo liet street near Brown's drug store and handed it to police. The purse with money remains at the station awaiting its owner. Also reported: Raymond Cummings, a three year old, found crying and taken home. a sailor from St. Louis injured at O. A. crossing. Adam Stodacher released on a peace bond. George Schreffler arrested for drunken disfigurement with a plan to move to Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Grien
Grien
Joliet Street
Brown
Raymond Cummings
Jozz
Star and
Jater
Crowley'aven
John Packer
St. Joseph’s Hospital
St. Louis
Tos
Parker
Forve
Adam Stodacher
Frei Smith
Oswego
North Broadway
Pontiac
Morris
Osowezo
George Schreffler
George
Schreffler
Hrother
Pekin
Will County Boys Win College Honors At Bourbonnais
Capt. Wm McKenna son of Caton Farm man led his company to the pennant and top drill honors at St Viateur s College Bourbonnais. Anton Nemanich of Joliet won a best individual medal. both boys from Will County are praised as two of four prizes for the county. Archbishop Quigley will award honors on June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McKenna
Caton
St. Viateurs’ College
Bourbonnais
Chas
McKenna
Kankakee
Will County
Anton Nemanich
J.e
Joliet
Wake up at Dawn Bad for the Heart Says Writer
A writer argues sudden awakening from deep sleep strains the heart and risks health. Early rising is labeled unhealthy and undignified, despite some workers preferring bed due to inconvenience. The piece portrays dawn awakenings as an anhygenic and harmful practice.
Happy in Jail Brings Relief to Prisoners Cited
A Boston Record quotation notes jail arrival brings relief to prisoners especially those charged with large embezzlements as their consciences seem near collapse until they see their future under the jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Street
Boston
Engagement Sparks Quiet Joy in Detroit Couple
An exchange reveals excitement over an engagement with vows and plans forming between two locals. The conversation hints at strong affection and a serious commitment, reflecting celebratory mood in Detroit circles.
Street Car Wreck at Grace Crossing Kills and Hurts Joliet
A Joliet street car on Cass Street was struck by a nine-car transfer train near Oakwood Cemetery. Motorman John May is critically hurt. Frank Bossum and Jas Farley injured. Mrs Ollie Holland and two others escape with minor injuries. The wreck halted traffic as the city council debated track elevation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Dowstown
Oakwood Cemetery
Michigan Gentral Road
R. J
John May
Moterneer
Aken
Silver Cross Hospital
Frank Bossum
St. Joseph's Hospital
Jas
Farley
Ollie Holland
John Bolls
Bolls
Michigan Central
Ofd
Neer
Cass Street
Jossa Baker
Slive
Horse Stumble Draws Crowd Outside Courthouse
A horse pulling a buggy with two country ladies slipped on the slick pavement in front of the courthouse. Judge O Murphy organized help as locals and a man from Gorman & Ons improvised mud and bags to stabilize the animal while a crowd gathered and traffic paused.
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John Alpine
Gorman & Ons
Jiminy
Comig Supplement
Charlie Burnham
Charlie
Hurse
Two Peoria youths held for burglary
Two Peoria youths Thomas Smith and Harry Clark, about 17, are held in the county jail on burglary bonds. They admit stealing two gold watches two pocketbooks a razor and money from Mrs. Wm Lichtenwalter at her Manhattan home while she was away. They were arrested in Manhattan with the loot and taken to Joliet. they waived examination and were sent to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Pontiac
Thomas Smith
Harry Clark
Wm. Lichtenwalter
Manhattan
Chicago Denied Free Power at Lockport Sale
The drainage board voted 7 to 2 to not supply power to Chicago at cost. It will seek a price that yields a reasonable profit, planning to sell power at Lockport and Joliet for manufacturing uses. Strong pressure urged Chicago to get power at 10 per horse power, but the bid failed.
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Chicago
Lockport
Drainage Board
Joliet
Far Away. The Brute dialogue in Princeton
A short quoted exchange from Princeton featuring Mamie dreaming of youth and The Brute asking about her thoughts. The lines reveal a tense, intimate moment with memory and gaze as central elements.
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Mamie
Princeton
Medical Advice Prompted Theft Explained By Judge
A prisoner explains to the judge that a family physician advised him to take money as a necessity for change. The judge questions what prompted the robbery and the prisoner cites medical advice as justification for the act.
Realty Transfers Across Towns From Lockport to Frankfort
A series of property transfers reported across multiple towns. Locksport sees several deeds: Lockport-Hdwin Young to Fannie B Laidig for lot 26 Fairfield north, $190. Lockport-Mary Arnold to F Lynn for lot 22 Mary Arnold's Subd, $150. Lockport-Daniel Hickey and wife to Christian Korrel for block 22, $1100. Homer transfers include Ida L Cutler to C E B Cutler for 6 acres section 35, $1. A C Clement and wife to August Wittenkeller for S 10 acres, new survey section 6, $590. Elizabeth Cutler et al to Hans R Anderson for 5 acres section 28, $75. Wilmington deeds: Peter Brodie and wife to George P Jardine for lot 9 block 28 Stewart's addition, $800. John Fitzgerald and wife to Tobin for 4 acres in Why NE quarter, etc. Mokena: John A Hatch and wife to Henry Stellwagen for multiple lots across Denny's 2nd and 3rd additions, $900. Crete: Henry F Fischer and wife to John Sadler for 1 acre in NE corner NW 44 sec 23, $75. Wheatland: Thomas Kingard to Joliet P. & A. RR Co for right of way through SE corner SW sec 20, $108,060. Moneo: Elsie Ziemer to Sophia Ziemer for lots 74 and 75 quit claim deed, $225. Frankfort: J A Hatch and wife to … quit claim deed, etc.
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Lockport
Hdwin
Young
Fannie B Laidig
Fairfield
Mary Arnold
Aoe
F Lynn
Daniel Hickey
Christian Korrel
Custer Park
Wm Fitzgerald
Alex Coyle
Homer
Ida L Cutler
C E.B Cutler
Sec
A C Clement
Mokena
John A Hatch
Henry Stellwagen
Denny
Crete
Henry F Fischer
John Sadler
I Acre
Wheatland
Thomas Kingard
Joliett P. & A. RR. Co
Moneo
Elsie Ziemer
Sophia Ziem
Lota
Frankfort
Hatch
Bie
Birth Records Notice From Local Towns
Record of births lists multiple entries across Peotone and nearby towns. Names include Novak Grant Hemphill Krieg Howe Carter Gewenes Jacobi Brandt Goodrich with dates in April May and child genders son or daughter.
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Braidwood
Edward Novak
Anton Novak
New Lenox
Ernest George Grant
Stath, Jackson
C. W. Hemphill
Peotone
Louis Krieg
Flist
John B. Howe
Milton Harry Carter
Chas. H. Carter
Leona Gewenes
Charles Gewenes
Elsie Leola Johanna Jacobi
Henry Jacobi
Margaret -Anna Brandt
William Brandt
Elizabeth Julia Goldrich
J. W. Goodrich
Marriage Licenses for Hilton Funk and Florence Shaffer
Hilton J. Funk aged 29 and Florence Shaffer aged 25, both of Plainfield, obtained marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton J. Funk
Florence Shaffer
Plainfield
Militant parson defies outlaws at Forked Deer church
In early Tennessee frontier days Rev Arthur Davis faced a gang that barred Methodist ministry on Lower Forked Deer. He preached to a large crowd and challenged the outlaws to a fair fight of words, winning support from the ringleader who declared him welcome to preach as long as he stays.
The News and Its Party Fair Coverage
A reflection on newspapers praising all sides in public life and the editor’s duty to fair reporting. It argues editors should help good causes across parties and avoid bias while highlighting the Populist party as the best of all parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parabeg
Republicans Laud Gubernatorial Pick Amid Political Shakeup
The piece lauds the Republican choice for governor as the strongest candidate, noting a dramatic political tumble far surpassing past shocks. It claims this "David" toppled two U.S. senators the speaker of the House Lorimer machine the Spapp machine twelve congressmen and the Pullman barrel in a single sweep.
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Goliath
David
United States
Congress
Lorimer
Spapp
Ocean Vampire Monster Described From Deep Waters
A dramatic account describes an unborn ocean vampire preserved at the British Museum as a five foot broad specimen, with a fifteen foot mother, capable of capsizing boats. The piece quotes Hon William Elliot detailing a creature with wings like a bird, long feelers, and limbs that grasp prey, and notes dangers to captors and ships in harbors such as Charleston.
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Enos
British Museum
Sunday Magazine
William Elliot
Charleston
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