Remember When 1907 1900s Commencement and careers noted
A June 8 column recalls 1907 events as rain and gloom dampened social life. Sacred Heart school held commencement with remarks by Assistant City Attorney. Edward Blakeslee passed exams becoming a U S military academy senior bound for James Town bodyguard duty. H S Battles named general manager of Rock Island railroad Peoria division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart School
South
Ottawa Street
Daniel R. Burke
Edward
Blakeslee
Lockport
United States Military Academy
Jamestown
Roosevelt
H. S. Battles
Rock Island Railroad
Peoria
Century of Progress spotlight on cheesemaking at World's Fair
The piece highlights the Agricultural and Foods Building at the Chicago World's Fair and the U S government and commercial exhibits. It notes the display of agricultural progress and the Philadelphia Cream Cheese story as a prime demonstration of American food industry advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Jones
Washington, D. C
Uncle Sam
Washington
Chicago
América
Philadelphia
America
Southern Lad Arrested After Nine OClock Confusion
Charles Nash of 206 Richards street claimed Palm Beach as his permanent home and clashed with Joliet police over a nine o clock curfew. He argued for a two am town while pounding a sign board before being jailed as the 6 am rule prevailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nash
Richards Street
Palm Beach
Florida
Joliet
Leidig
Mr. Nash
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John J. Pershing
London
Steve Bas
N. Bluff Street
Charles L. Aldridge
Union Street
Sons and Daughters
Chamberlin
Levine
Germany
Hindenburg
Atlantic
Chevrolet
McDonough St
THE
Chicago ST
Carrier Boy
Plainfield
Rockdale
Manhattan
New Lenox
Elwood
Boy—Sc
St. Anthony
St. Anthony’s Chuch Hall
Bernice Mandelia
Lena Giacobbe
Lucille Lentini
Rose Mazzoratti
Agnes Sartori
Mary Cantu
Louise Carneghi
Josephine Carneghi
Louise Columbo
Kathryn Querio
Rose Palma
Pearl Frangella
Pauline Vercellotti
Theresa Soawe
A. B. Kelly
Agnes Johnson
American Legion
Legion Hall
Chicago Street
St. Mary’s Parish
Ottawa
Clinton Streets
Altar and Rosary Society
Nash
England
France
U. S
Jefferson
Bluff
Bluff Street
LUX
del Monte
Jim Dandy
Ees
Adier’s
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