Illinois Delegation at Philadelphia Debate and Debate
Illinois delegates to the Republican National Convention are criticized for poor action and lack of leadership. The piece mocks selections Werner Kroeder and Bertha Bauer, questions representation and influence, and condemns the platform and McCormick’s Tribune influence.
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Illinois
Reublicans
Conention
Werner Kroeder
N Small
Berthauer
National Women’s Committee
Schroeder
Bauer
America
Uer
Republican Party
Linois
Wim Bell
Philadelphia
Anythiig
Ilinois
Curly Brooks
Ily
Colonel McCormick
Chicago Tribune
Joliet Taxpayer Fireworks Critique Sparks Civic Debate
An editorial criticizes Joliet leaders for using $500 in taxpayers funds for a Fourth of July fireworks display. It contrasts Joliet with Marley and New Lenox, argues officials and Park Board members should fund celebrations themselves, and denounces the move as a display of civic stiffness and selfishness.
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Marley
New Lenox
Joliet
The
Association of Commerce
Park Board
George Mahoney
Ray Pilcher
Little Marley
Little New Lenox
Child Struck by Car Injures Wadsworth Boy
Five year old Harry Wadsworth son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Wadsworth living at 1417 Dickens street was hit by Blaine S Britton of 316 Weston avenue Aurora while running from behind a parked car at Harwood and Cass streets. He suffered a fractured right hip and body contusions and was taken to Silver Cross hospital for treatment and confinement.
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Harry Wadsworth
Glenn W. Wadsworth
Dickens Street
Blaine S. Britton
Weston Avenue
Aurora
Harwood
Cass Streets
Britton
Silver Cross Hospital
Earl Steen
Farley Expected to Speak at Illinois Letter Carriers Meet
Delegates from the Illinois State Association of Letter Carriers and auxiliary units gather in Joliet for a convention opening today. Nearly 1,000 carriers and auxiliary members attend with Postmaster General James A. Farley anticipated as Saturday banquet speaker.
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Illinois State Association of Letter Carriers
Joliet
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Everett W. Cox
Ruby Street
Louis Joliet
Woodruff Hotel
Farley
James A. Farley
Chicago
Cantigny
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Association
St. John’s Universalist Church
George T. Jones
Raymond Shea
Central ‘Trades and Labor Council
C. J. Kellem
Association of Commerce
Margaret McDonald
Auxiliary
J. Walter Lowrey
Brooklyn
William C. Doherty
Cincinnati
Jerome Keating
Minneapolis
Mr. Cox
Josephine Block
the Jolton
Oine
Joba
Traffic Violators Arrested By Police
Robert J. Hausser age 19 of 3038 S Park Rd arrested for speeding 37 mph on Chicago street by Motorcycle Patrolman Glen Freckleton. John Liker of 645 N Bluff St paid a dollar fine for driving without a city vehicle tag and was required to purchase the tag at city hall. Ben Levin of 307 Herkimer St arrested for parking in the loop during restricted hours three to six am. Others overparking fines include Roy Lewis Dekalb St William Confer Lockport Alice Nelson 815 First Ave J T Elens 315 Anderson Ave James B McCann Rainfield. all paid one dollar fines.
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Robert J. Hausser
S. Park Rd
Glen Freckleton
Chicago Street
William E. Meade
John Liker
N. Bluff Street
City Hall
Ben Levin
Herkimer Street
Loop
Roy Lewis
Dekalb Street
William Confer
Lockport
Alice Nelson
First Avenue
J. T. Elens
Anderson Ave
James B. McCann
Rainfield
Free Tickets For Fireworks At Joliet Airport
Free bus tickets will be distributed to underprivileged children who wish to see the fireworks display tonight at Joliet Municipal airport. Town Clerk Martin P. Gleason will distribute tickets this morning between 10 and 11 at his offices in the Young building. Admission is free.
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Joliet
Martin P. Gleason
Young Building
Fireworks safety warnings from the fire chief
Fire Chief John O Nygren urges safe use of fireworks on July 4 to prevent injuries. He cautions not to allow young children to handle explosives and to avoid duds, face and eye exposure, or burning combustibles. Authorities also warn against swimming after meals or overheating, recommending an accomplice for swimming.
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John O. Nygren
Nygren
Burglars Loot Dentist Home at 1500 Cleary Avenue
Dr E S Fisher and wife were away 9 to 10:30 p m leaving their home at 1500 Cleary avenue. Burglars entered by cutting the screen door and breaking glass removing a suit ring pearls silverware a shotgun cash and other items worth several hundred dollars. Deputies Lukanich and Ahlstrand investigated no prints were found.
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E. S. Fisher
Cleary Avenue
Weather Outlook Hints Pleasant Fourth of July
The weatherman projected decent weather for today’s holiday celebrations, claiming no rain or nasty conditions. He spoke with optimism about a dry holiday, contrasting with recent wet spells and promising favorable outdoor plans.
Napolean Sheppard Quits Jail After Paying Fine
Napoleon Sheppard, a colored man, faced disorderly conduct charges after his wife pressed charges. He was sentenced to 11 days at headquarters to work off the fine but could not pay. A friend later provided eight dollars to cover the remainder, and he quit jail and the work assignment.
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Napoleon Sheppard
Waterloo
Napoleon
Meat Burned Up-Is Habby A Stevenson? Apartment Stove Fire
A false alarm at 568 Cass street reported a kitchen blaze in the Richard Nemanides apartment. Firemen found only a burned steak with no damage. Earlier a tea room fire at 352 Union street operated by Mrs. William Loughran was extinguished before arrival, causing no damage.
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Cass Street
Richard Nemanides
Mr. Nemanich
William Loughran
Union Street
Fire scare as Hoffmans return to smoke at Nicholson Street home
Mr and Mrs D K Hoff man 255 Nicholson street returned home last night to smoke in the house. Firemen found the source a short in the radio connection no damage reported.
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D. K. Hoffman
Nicholson Street
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