Weekly News advertising rates and postpaid terms
The Weekly News lists subscription rates of 1.25 postpaid for one year and 1.00 if paid in advance. An outside U S territory rate of 1.55 is noted. The paper is entered at Joliet Illinois post office as second class matter and lists staff credits including H Ferriss and Baldwin.
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Rural mail carriers urged to secure extra News copies
Emergency subscribers on rural routes must notify publishers if they do not receive the Daily or Weekly News. Carriers are supplied with an extra copy for emergency use and should be asked by recipients if their paper is missing.
Post Office Plan Cuts Subscriptions From Arrears
The News Company Joliet Illinois announces new postal rules. Daily papers with three months or more in arrears and weekly papers with over one year in arrears will not count as actual subscribers for second class mailing. Papers sent to delinquent subscribers will be denied mailing. After ample notice, The News will be discontinued once the limit is reached, with two or more reminders issued to each subscriber.
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Wilson and rivals vie for three-seat district
In Will and DuPage counties three legislative seats are up. Alonzo F. Wilson seeks re election as a strong, reform minded candidate who supports good government, while Democratic Thomas H. Riley opposes the local option law and Republican Bush and Parker carry anti saloon endorsements. Voters urged to rally behind Wilson and ensure his return to Springfield.
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Joliet
Aly
Manchester Canal Effort Prompts Citywide Debate
Oct 7 report from Manchester Ragland describes bond proposals for a canal project and a shiphead canal in Manchester. The piece quotes citizens and Curtis urging action as a remedy to inaction, framing the plan as essential despite skepticism.
Canal Boosts Manchester Trade and Population Growth
Investigation showed local manufacturers suffered from transport costs and rivalling rivals. A canal linking the city to the Mersey opened January 1, 1894 after a $90,600,000 investment. The waterway reduced freight costs, boosted wages, raised property values, and expanded the district’s population and business activity.
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Prohibition Wave Shifts Ohio Politics Amid Turmoil
The piece traces a torrent of reform pressure in Ohio where Healy battles gamblers and saloon interests, GOP rivals Wayman and Kern fail to unite the party, and a Prohibition candidate gains traction. It notes 34 counties already dry with more to follow and predicts a national educational impact.
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Chicago
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Oklahoma test of bank deposit guarantees sparks national debate
In Oklahoma the proposed deposit guarantees are being tested with hopes of settling the issue. If the test succeeds Kansas Nebraska Missouri and Illinois may adopt it, affecting the nation. Bankers previously backing the plan now oppose it as the practical trial unfolds.
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Missouri
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New York
Clearing House
Chicago
John Lambert
Commercial Club
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Joliet
What Right Have You to Judge Anymore
A Sunday Tribune editorial by Herbert Kauffman urges readers to examine their own lives before judging others. It questions personal purity and motives, warns against gossip and knee jerk condemnation, and emphasizes compassion, restraint, and self forgiveness. It argues judgment harms both judge and judged and that private faults justify restraint from criticizing others.
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Herbert Kauffman
Sunday Tribune
The Street That Is Straight in Chicago Politics
In Chicago the likelihood of a Prohibitionist becoming state attorney prompts a mass meeting and a cross‑party campaign committee. The odd campaign name The Street That Is Straight reflects a tense political moment in the nation’s second city.
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Brilliant Diamonds On Display At Feagans Jewelers
A sensational window display at G. E. Feagans' jewelry shop features about 75 000 dollars worth of diamonds. The week long sale offers random loose stone values from 50 to 2500 dollars, with a 100 dollar diamond souvenir to be awarded Saturday night. Prices are expected to rise after January 1, attracting eager buyers.
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Atention
Feagans
Ballot Fight Seeks State Attorney Salary Increase
A petition with about 4880 voter names was delivered to the County judge to place the state attorney salary measure on the fall ballot. The required signature threshold was under 4000. The Weekly Inter Ocean and Farmer features notable cartoons and illustrations in its promotion.
Life term urged for two youths in brutal murders
State's Attorney pressed for life sentences for Tony Bluth and Matthew Starhas for the killings of Arthur Yack and August Beltaner, arguing they were degraded but not in control of their actions. Judge Marshall postponed ruling to deliberate further.
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Arthur’ Yack
August Beltaner
Hesse
D'Arcy
Marshall
John D'Arcy
Accident Victim Buried Unknown in Oakwood Cemetery
L. M. Schrogder was struck by a street car in Lockport Saturday night and died later at St. Joseph's hospital. He was buried Tuesday in Oakwood cemetery by the Street Car company. Authorities could not locate his relatives and found he had recently been in Bismark North Carolina with a restaurant ticket in his possession.
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Lockport
St. Joseph's Hospital
Oakwood
Bismark
N. C
Sleep Rider Found Dead Near Joliet After Sleeper Ride
A man described as accustomed to life on the move died following an accident after traveling by box car toward Joliet. He had told someone in Lockport he planned to sleep in a sleeper on the Chicago and Alton line. A brief graveside service was held, and the Weekly Inter Ocean and Warmer are praised for reliable news coverage.
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