Joliet Free Press Political Independence Notice
Billboard style notice from Joliet Free Press describing publication details, office address at Ottawa and Van Buren, Joliet Illinois, and imprint about post office entry as second class matter. Publication claim notes daily except Sunday and independence in politics.
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Igh
Era Illinois Printing Company
Illinois Corporation
Adam Arcademny
Ottawa and
van Buren Streets
Joliet
Illinois
Joliet Sees Smallpox Wane as Vaccination Efforts Expand
The city credits weather favorable conditions and public cooperation with physicians and officers for controlling smallpox. Vaccination drives inoculate hundreds daily and they expect cases to drop in a few days, urging all residents to get vaccinated today to restore normal conditions.
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Joliet
No Cause for Alarm Over Police Dismissal Board Action
The fire and police board faced criticism from Commissioner Leckie over Policeman Maher’s dismissal. The piece argues the new law protects faithful officers from political changes and urges suspension and a statement for the new trial board. It warns against alarm and calls for adherence to law.
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Leckie
Fire and Police Board
Maher
Police Department
Wood Administration
Dunne and His Tax Rate Clash With Deneen
Ex Governor Deneen rebukes Governor Dunne over the 70 cent tax rate, arguing the rise stems from Dunne’s pre election promises and new expenses. He cites the state’s higher levy since Dunne took office and notes public utilities commission creation as an example of rising costs.
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Deneen
Gov Dunne
Public Utilities Commission
Gov. Dunne
New York Tax Debate Sees Governor Face Economic Pressures
The article argues that despite calls for economy, New York must accept higher spending to run state affairs under Gov. Dunne. It criticizes tax increases as inevitable and urges cuts in waste and duplication while noting the governor is blamed for extravagance. The piece urges fundamental economies and accountability as the term proceeds.
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Dunne
Durine
Women Injuries Rise From Hobble Skirts On Trains
A three month Pennsylvania Railroad record shows women suffer increasing injuries from slipping and stumbling on station stairs and trains. Between July 4 and August 14 there were 44 incidents, 42 in the following month, and 52 in the month ending October 14 despite safety reminders.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
Vaccination Debate Sparks Citywide Alarm and Costs
A Joliet Herald report argues for broad vaccination as a projected 90 percent city uptake by Thursday. It estimates costs for vaccines and potential epidemic losses, projecting up to $100000 in monthly city expenses, and includes Attorney Fred A Bans's opinion after investigation.
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Joliet
Fred A. Bans
Language Crowding and Senate Recess Debate
The piece notes the US rush to adopt terms from many tongues and questions whether a holiday recess is worth delaying inevitable action. It mentions Gen Huerta and hints at Shank’s possible honor, while lawmakers weigh recess timing amid political theater and business concerns.
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Senate
Shank
Battle Clashes Reported in Taeden. 220 Federals Killed
A report from Laredo Texas states a twenty four hour battle in Taeden ends with 220 federals killed and authorities holding Pulu in arrears.
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Laredo
Texas
Pulu
Taeden
Silence Supper fundraiser brings pennies and laughter
A church group hosted a Silence Supper to raise money for a charity. Guests paid a penny for each sound and faced playful forfeits like a mechanical mouse, a toad gong, and electric buzzers to create lively, chaotic fun and collect contributions.
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Barbara Boyd
The High Cost Of Matrimony in Old Town Tales
A humorous reminiscence on marriage costs from a bygone era notes doctors of matrimony and rising living costs. It recalls simple, thrifty times when couples wed with modest means, helped by family and a single kitchen clock, contrasting with modern higher expenses and social pressures.
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Saxli
Mifie
Onder
Clock Theft and Repeated Moves Across the Creek
A man plots minor sabotage by gum on a clock to coax its purchase, then borrows the clock and moves between the Hamm and Chilton homes with his wife. Repeated family squabbles mark the summers as he contemplates housekeeping, claiming the clock remains his only fate.
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Painter
Greg Hamm
Chilton
Hancock
Greg
Pa- Chilton
Hamm
The Wild Guardian at Grand Theatre in Two Reels
A two reel drama The Wild Guardian screens at Grand Theatre. It centers on a family symbol kept across generations and a lion guard to preserve honor as a prince dies, heirs, love, and a perilous plot unfold around Telea Robert and Martin Perez in a tale of loyalty and intrigue.
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Grand Theatre
Prince Liont
Ion
Telea
Charles
America
Robert
Martin Perez
Telia
Princess screens offer Padrone's Plot and Kalem two part feature
The Princess presents The Padrone's Plot a Kalem two part feature plus The Stolen Tapestries. Crystal theatre shows detective photo plays drawing new fans to the movies while Joliet theatre offers The War Correspondent a war journalist tale full of hardship and danger.
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Crystal
Crystal Theatre
Kalem Company
Juliet
Joliet Theatre
At The Movies rre , AT THE MOVIES-1 COL BOX
A newspaper listing notes film showings including Colonial with The Port of Doom a four reel feature and His Wife's Own a two reel Vic tor feature.
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Doom
Victor
The Stolen Tapestries and Other Rapid Shelf Cinema
A Joliet theatre listing shows a mixed program with titles including The War Correspondent, Mexican Sleep Producer, Having a Good Time, The Mirror of Death, The Padrone's Plot, By Impulse, and Princess. Also featured are two reel and Kalem productions plus Essanay and Pathe dramas.
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Joe
Joliet Theatre
Apollo Comedy
Essanaymedy
Pathe
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Kae
Richards Street
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John Doane, Jr
Chicago
Anna Salee
Jolie
Holmquist
Fine Arts Music College
Doane
North Western Music College
M. E. Church Choir
Joliet’s
New Enterprise
Bell Health and
Accident Association
F. G. Brumund
Bell
Clement Bidg
Ottawa St
M. E. Sahler & CO
Jefferson Street
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