Phelps Comments on Standard Oil Campaign Dispute
A long, fragmented reprint recounts Phelps defending a stance against Standard Oil related charges. It cites responses from Roosevelt, Bryan, and Haskell, noting disputes over veracity and political maneuvering amid 1899 era oil cases and Prairie Oil & Gas.
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Roosevelt
Abs Leitin
Hearst
Rosevelt
William
Okland
Prairie Oil & Gasco
J. Combe
Prairie Oil Company
Prairie Ou
Congress
Dia
Federal
Roosevelt Territorial
Congress Urges Truthful Debate On Candidates
Andrew S. Phelps calls on Congress to unite for truth in elections and reject unfounded accusations against Gov. Haskell. He argues charges aim to stain a candidate or party and asks the president to verify facts and make full reparation if untrue.
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Congress
Gov. Haskell
Andrew
Phelps
Gambling at Ryan's track draws Joliet crowd in 1500 turnout
Sept 28 at Wilmington Ryan's track hosted six races starting 2:30 PM drawing about 1500 spectators from Joliet and beyond. Gambling figures Bannon and Feeley allegedly ran the operation under the amphitheater with Van Dusen Hartong and Skinny Lynch guiding bets. Mayor Cronin and Democratic hopeful Coll McNaughton attended.
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Wilmington
Ryan's Track
Aloo
Joliet
Bannon and
Feeley
van Dusen Martong
Lynch
van Dusen Hartong
Tom Feeley
Greenhorns
Dan Feeley
Will Clare
Bannon & Feeley
Mr.Schroeder
South Joliet Street
Mayor Cronin
Coll McNaughton
Congress
Canal Speed Limit Warns Boat Owners
The canal speed limit is four and a half miles per hour. Morris motor boat owners complain that two launches race the canal near Morris, causing large waves and endangering other craft. Leon McDonald, superintendent, sent notices enforcing the canal speed law.
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Leon McDonald
Morris Motor
Morris
Mr. McDonh
Wilson Wins Large Reception in Plainfield Rally
Alonzo B. Wilson drew a big Plainfield crowd at the fair with a nearly hour long speech urging Prohibition era reforms. He announced Joliet campaign headquarters and plans to tour townships, while Watkins of the Prohibition party prepared to join him next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo B. Wilson
Plainfield
Wilson
Wheatland
Smith
Prohibition Party
Joliet
Watkins
Will County W C T U Holds Strong Convention
The Will County W C T U annual convention met at First Presbyterian Church with thirty voting delegates and an above average general assemblage. County President Olive Berriss led the sessions at 9 a m with opening services and forenoon business including reports from presidents treasurers and household superintendents.
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Bile”ear
Oliver Ferriss Ternate
National
Flowers
John Crawford
Mar
Alonzg
First Presbyterian Church
Ler
Wilmington
Imholts
West Peotone
Clara Hicks
Hon
Bessie Morris
Will County
Olive Berriss
Uncle Jimmie and the Button at Wheatland Plowing
At the Wheatland Plowing match Uncle Jimmie Patterson wore McNaughton’s button all day and claimed he would vote for McNaughton though not responsible for the lapel pin. Spectators noted the button’s popularity among old-line Republicans and jokes about labeling and placement circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Patterson
Coll McNaughton
Wheatland
McNaughton
Helge
McNaug
Blocking in Night Crew Sparks Building Security Alert
A late night disruption at the Cub Ling building prompted security teams from Cowing and Toumg to seal entrances during a 4 to 7 am window. Officials investigated suspected tampering with access points and reviewed surveillance footage.
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Reas Tad
Security, Cowing & Toumg” Cubling Building
McNaughton Attacks Stand Patters and Trusts in Plainfield Speech
Democratic candidate Coll McNaughton denounces Foraker Haskell and Snapp over Standard Oil ties, urging Snapp to leave race and pledging to oppose stand-patters. He ridicules tariffs as Protection and cites Prairie Oil, Corbin v. Oil as proof of corporate influence in Congress.
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Coll McNaughton
Congress
Plainfield Fair
Foraker
DuPont
Haske
Bailey
Howard M. Snapp
Mr. McNaughton
Cannon
Illinois
Payne and Sherman
New York
Snapp
Standard Oil
Haskell
Washington
Prairie Oil Company
Corbin
Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
Roosevelt
Bryan
Prairie Oil
England
London
United States
Feanen Tee
Bryat
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Ouneel
Oklahoma
the Oil and Gas Company
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E Daily
Roose
Loeb
Ni Haskell
Vice
Springfield
Olive C. Ferriss
Luther
Mre. Cassiton
Flexer
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Davis
Channaho
Louise Munch
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Olive G
I. Wi Richards
Sarah Tonks
W. W. Talott
Stella
Metta Converse
Mra L. K. Steveng
Medical Temperance Press
Faye Arn Fairs
Eugene
the Scientific Temperance
Mikins
A. E. Wilson
Edna Flexer
Jimmie
SHAPP
Foraker and
Raps
Patters
Cravenette
First National Bank of
First National Bank of Jolie
Ottawa Street
Geo. E. Feagans
Chicago St
Arta Aryela
P Ulc Re CO
Mateer Bros
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