Big Rally Event Planned by Democrats in Multiple Cities
Democratic leaders schedule a major rally in Wilmington and Manhattan with campaign stops in the county. William J. Bryan arrival is hoped for en route. Governor John A. Johnson may speak. Bourke Cockran and McNamara figures headline meetings as campaigns intensify through four weeks to election day.
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McNaughton
Joliet
Lockport Dupage
Wheatland
Plainfield
Troy
Channahon
Wilmington
Réed
Custer
Wilton
Florence
Manhattan
Jackson
Peotone
Frankfort
Snapp
Will County Faces Heated Fall Election Forecasts
County political leaders debate 1900s style trends as Theodore Roosevelt carried Will County by 7000 in 1900 and Bryan era shifts spark predictions. Republicans expect a tight race near 6000 to 7000 votes while Democrats foresee broad support for Bryan and the ticket.
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Cleveland
Tariff Question and the Trusts
Andrew S. Phelps argues that Democratic tariff reform aims to reduce duties and remove duties on wood pulp paper lumber and logs to lower consumer costs. He outlines abuses showing how tariffs raise land values and profit to linked companies like James J Hill and U S Steel. He urges immediate reform if Democrats win control.
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Great Northern Railway
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London
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Republican Party
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Collectors Pursue Rare Shells and Snails Across Arizona
The piece profiles avid collectors led by a prominent Illinois editor who travels Arizona and surrounding regions seeking snails, ferns, and shells. It notes their methods, the thrill of discovery, and the personal dedication that drives long trips and large private collections.
Court House Briefs Mrs Chamberlin Seeks Alimony
Mrs Virginia C Chamberlin files alimony petition in her divorce suit against Frank E Chamberlin a Mokena water man alleging five months of no support and income from his business not less than 100 a month plus 1900 a year in rents Greenwood Answers Wife George 8 Greenwood denies most statements in her bill and claims he was never contemptuous never refused support while living separately for her alleged wrong Annie Bradley granted divorce with custody of the children
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Peter Bhutts
Money 10 Loan Inny Amnovot Cowing Young
In a clipped note the piece references a money loan and a failing venture. It mentions names such as Cowing and Young and hints at legal or financial trouble tied to assets and sales. The text suggests a cautionary view on virtue tested by poverty and spilled milk as a metaphor.
Property transfers across several Illinois towns listed
Real estate deeds from Bury Joliet to Emily McGovney Mokena to Emma Bechstein Plainfield to Elisha Brown conservator to C C Brown plus multiple parcels in Monee Lockport Dupage Homer Alma Olson Crete and more detail numerous grants for parcels in Secs 6 8 11 14 16 20 21 23 30 36 with prices ranging from 0 to 23861 and ownership shifts involving widows heirs and legatees
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Jollet
T. P. Cagwin
Cass Street
Harwood St
Mokena
Emily M. McGovney
Michigan City
Emma Bechstein
Metes
Denny's
Plainfield
Elisha Brown
Ernest E. Brown
C. C. Brown
Seward
Kendall County
Will County
Isabella Gorman
Jas. Gorman
Ogden
Racoon Grove
R. R. Adn
Monee
First North Street
Walnut Street
Village of
David E. Massie
Wm. F. Deutsche
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Lockport
Realty Transfers in Joliet Spell Major Sale and Dilemma
Realty transfers in Joliet include Minnie Hart McCarthy and husband to Mauree L. Stern for 91 250 in Durham and English’s addition Joliet Elwood street east of Collins street. John L. Marahi and wife of Mair are also noted in the transaction records.
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Hd William
Mauree L. Stern
Durham
English
Adn
Joliet
Elwood Street
Collins Street
John L. Marahi
Mair
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