Altgeld Dies in Joliet Former Governor Remembered as Champion of the Poor
The former state executive Altgeld died in Joliet at the Munroe Hotel. He was praised for bravery and charity from humble beginnings, earning respect for his defense of liberty and justice, despite harsh criticism during his life. His death shocked the nation after a public speech supporting a struggling republic.
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Altgeld Falls Ill on Stage then Dies in Hotel Room
Former Governor Altgeld collapsed during a speech ending in a rapid decline. He suffered dizziness vomiting and paralysis before dying at 7 09 p m with Dr. Stewart and other physicians attending. The event occurred after a long night of medical efforts at the hotel.
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Governor Altgeld Arrives Joliet After Long Day
Governor Altgeld reached Joliet at 7 15 Tuesday evening with S A Calhoun secretary of the American Travailleurs league. He stated he was tired after a hard day in the courts but otherwise well. He spoke of trains and wanted to return home to his wife Missiness, expressing fear of street crowds.
Recognition of Dr. Cushing amid governor's illness
The governor suffered a fatal brain related seizure described as apoplectic in origin. He remained conscious briefly after collapse and asked the attending doctors how they were. Ds Herrick attributed death to a brain induced seizure with vomiting caused by brain trouble rather than the other way around.
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Crowds at hotel grieve governor Altgeld death
Crowds gathered at the hotel upon news of Governor Altgeld's sudden death. Officials including ex-Warden Robert L. Allen and Warden Eli J. Murphy, with law partner OC S. Darrow and Mayor R J Barr, arrived to view the body in the room where he died, as citizens from all walks mourned the loss.
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Clarence Darrow Arrives For Altged Remains Postpone
Clarence Darrow arrives in Joliet to decide on post mortem plans for Governor Altged's remains. He notes a wreck delayed trains from Chicago and instructs preparations as undertaker Chamberlin lays out the body near an open window in rain. The family accepts physician statements.
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Funeral details for deceased Joliet man unfold in Chicago bound train
Silent moments marked the arrangements after the death of a Joliet man. An undertaker prepared the body for embalmment and the 8:55 trains to Chicago this afternoon were to carry the remains. Friends gathered, a life sketch was read at the office, and floral tributes accompanied the hearse to Joliet’s hotel for the trip.
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Life History of Joeter Altgeld
The article traces Joeter Altgeld from an Ohio farm boy to Chicago lawyer and politician. It covers his early education, Civil War service, law career, judgeship, and governorship campaign and illness, noting his public speaking, literary contributions, and Democratic rise in Illinois despite illness.
Altgeld’s Controversial Term and Pardon for Haymarket Rioters
The article recalls Governor Altgeld's tenure marked by the Haymarket riot pardons and his clashes with Grover Cleveland over federal troop deployments. It notes his independent mayoral run against Harrison, his political risks, and his recent law partnership with Clarence Darrow and W H Thompson forming Altgeld Darrow Thompson.
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Climax of Altgelds Speech on Gravity of Justice
The article quotes Altgeld urging steadiness and moral law, saying the pendulum of politics moves but gravitation toward eternal justice keeps nations rooted. He compares political structures to buildings that must be plumb to endure. The central image ties justice to divine order and enduring governance.
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Funeral of Fred P. Smith Largely Attended
Funeral services for the late Fred P. Smith were held Monday at St Patrick's church with a Requiem High Mass by Father Duane who preached. Members of the Marquette club formed candlelit escort inside the church and stood beside the casket. An escort to St Patrick's cemetery accompanied the interment. Flower tearers included Frank Wise William Rourke Harcy Daylin and Peter Adier.
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Sadler Died. Rites Set At Richards M E Church
T J Sadler died Wednesday at 4 pm at 106 Mississippi avenues aged about 70 years. Funeral services will be at Richards M E Church at 2 pm Friday with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Born in Canada, he lived in Will county about 65 years and leaves nine children including Oliver B Joseph F Rupert J in Los Angeles Wm B Coal City Henry R Fred B Edward and Mrs Sadie Muff in Jo Net and Mia Ella M Weese in Dwight.
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Stage horse killed ends long service after crash near Sherwood
An exhausted Plainfield stage horse named Luce's mule suffered a broken fore leg when it stumbled near Sherwood farm. The owner shot the animal after a twelve year service carrying thousands of passengers. The story also notes advances in static electricity therapy and warns of a Perry Iowa farmers scam involving a fraudulent polar creamery with fake delivery receipts and forged notes.
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Peotone News Highlights Mixed Local Happenings
Peotone residents report on visits sales and neighbors. Mrs Weaver of Joliet offers a cottage for sale near Dr Kirk, while other locals attend funerals and report sick days and garden notes. Community concerns include roads, school runs and upcoming caucuses.
Obituary of Jonathan Dennis in Peotone Community
Jonathan Dennis died at his Peotone home on March 6. Born February 16, 1819 in New Jersey, he lived 83 years and 21 days as a traveler and Christian man. He married Mahala J. Decker in 1843 and had six children, five living. Mahala Dennis died years ago. His son Anthony died February 28, 1894. Dennis served in a Christian church for generations and was honored by the Masonic fraternity. Rev. John Lee and the local pastors led his funeral services. May his widow and family find solace.
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Elwood Presbyterian Sabbath School Fair Set With Booths
The Presbyterian Sabbath school at Elwood announces a fair with a gift booth and various sales including aprons caps bags and rugs. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. The pastor remarks on temptations in a Sunday sermon referencing a saloon and a question of whose boy is involved.
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Public notices from Alpine Heights community
J M Kott places a public mailbox at the school house for rural roots No 1. Elmer Cooper loaded his car and farm implements at Frankfort and heads to his new home in Indiana. Charles Doctor received lumber for a barn addition. The new mail carrier struggles as some boxes are not yet in place.
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Personal notes from DuPage to Medford and beyond
A. M. Strong, Emery Mather, and G. Lambert of DuPage travel to Medford Oklahoma on a land hunt. Arthur O. Wilson, Homer farmer, moves to Washington this week to become neighbor of Geo Hingston. Mia Cowell of Elwood injures ankle after a chair fall while visiting eight miles from Morris and stays with niece Mrs Arthur Wimpeny at 119 Jersey Avenue.
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Joliet Markets Report Weather Impacts Hog Prices
Joliet markets show hogs advancing 100 on account of wet weather. Outside markets unchanged from a week ago with demand for good butter. market corrections dated March 18, 1903.
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