City Council Defeats Spring Creek Drainage Plan Victory for Opposition
The city council defeated the Spring Creek drainage ordinance last night, denying permission to move the Washington Street bridge and deepen the Hickory Creek channel. Five votes in favor and five against led to a stalemate, with $2,200 city funding and a total projected cost around $6,000 to $7,000.
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Hickory Creek
Spring Creek
Hunor
Seventh Ward
Ter
Walsh
Nicholson
Joliet and Santa Fe Reach Temporary Elevation Accord
The Joliet city council approved a temporary agreement with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway to complete track elevation south of Webster Street. Webster Street grade to rise twenty inches while general elevation work is planned. Attorney J L O'Donnell and Chief Engineer Storey presented assurances to keep Webster Street safe with no protest from property owners. The motion passed unanimously.
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Co
Joliet
Webster Street
Lagger
J.‘L. O'Donnell
Storey
O'Donnell
German resident Anton Auer dies in Haven Kansas
Anton Auer veteran Lockport area resident died while visiting relatives in Haven Kansas. Born in Germany about 1 year ago he lived on a farm west of Lockport for 20 years and was active in lodge circles. Survived by son Louis of Lockport and daughter Mrs Richard Cinch of town. Funeral arrangements to be announced. William Tell lodge I C O F meets tonight to organize services.
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Louis Auer
Lockport
Richard Cinch
William Tell Lodge
Joliet Seeks 5000 in Funds for Deep Waterway Drive
Joliet via the Lakes to the Gulf and National Rivers and Harbors associations plans a citizen funded drive to raise about 5000 for a deep waterway from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi. Local leaders will urge contributions from residents, businesses, and officials to support literature, education campaigns, and campaigns in Illinois and across the nation.
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Joliet
Fisher
Commercial Club
Illinois Valley
L Lakes-to-the
Joliet's Growth and Prosperity Highlighted
Joliet features a population over 50 000 and 18 000 wage earners earning over 30 000 daily. The city hosts 135 industries, a modern library costing over 250 000, a top high school, and a thriving public railway system.
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Joliet
Chicago
America
Commercial Association For
Bookiet
Saloon license in Plainfield raised to 1250 a year
Town Board in Plainfield raises the annual saloon license to 1250 dollars from 1000 and repeals the 2-saloons limit, allowing licenses for all applicants. The move likely spurs new saloons after years of control by Jack Powell and Joseph Bootz.
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Plainfield
Ot Plainfield
Moore Brothers seeks wider alley for factory access
Moore Brothers Co known as Joliet Stove Works asks city council to widen the north south alley from Benton to Cass road to improve access after Santa Fe track elevation blocks Benton Street. The sixteen foot wide strip parallels the BE J E tracks and would aid the fire department. The matter is referred to the streets committee. Matt Simonich, a Ruby Street liquor dealer, was granted a peddler license gratis.
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Benton Street
Cass
Santa Fe
Committee On
Stove Company
Eastern Avenue
City approves waives to move building near Bluff street
City officials grant a dealer permission to relocate a building onto Bluff street near the Ruby street bridge until a new structure is finished. Frank Roberson on Wilcox street is allowed to connect with the Richmond street water line. Parker on Washington street, a Spanish American War veteran, cites sun stroke and marital labor incapacity in his petition. The May city clerk report is filed. The council orders repairs or razing of the partially dismantled tram structure at 607 North Hickory Street within forty days or face public nuisance action. Wall repairs on west Hickory creek between Second and Fourth avenues are authorized with funds included in January’s bill. Alderman King presided. Wunderlich noted existing conditions.
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Kelly
Wunderlich
Bluff Street
Ruby Street
Frank Roberson
Wilcox Street
Richmond Street
Frank O. Parker
Washington Street
Hse Ts. Parker
Berscheid
Hickory _Street
Martin
Hickory
Alderman King
Booster Buttons Boosting Joliet Merchants Drive
The piece promotes a unity goal of the 100,000 Club to increase business in Joliet by encouraging merchants to distribute and wear booster buttons. It argues the effort benefits all, with no personal profit, and invites more merchants to participate to draw in more customers. The message is signed by committee chair EB Robinson.
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EB. Robinson
Mrs Kittredge Hosts Series of Euchre Parties at Home
Mrs F H Kittredge will host the first in a series of euchre parties tomorrow afternoon at 307 Richards street. She will entertain at military euchre on Wednesday Thursday and Friday afternoons.
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F. H. Kittredge
Richards Street
Military Euchre
Merrie Month of May Sets Temperature Record
The May just passed stands out as peculiarly unique in FF Muhilig weather records. It broke all previous temperatures by dropping below thirty two on three occasions and saw a rare third day snowfall. The average temperature was 53.53 degrees, about ten degrees below prior May averages, with persistent lake winds hindering buds and birds. Farmers fear crop delays as hail and rain on May 26 mark notable weather events nearby.
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Eivitte
Western United Gas Merger Could Return City Property
The Joliet city faces a potential windfall if the Western United Gas & Electric merger is voided. A court-ordered dissolution would transfer about $500,000 in pipes and mains to the city, with a receiver managing the assets until sale. Capitalists from near and far eye the field, promising lower rates if a new plant replaces the old trust.
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Western United Gas & Electric Co
Joliet
Joliet Gas Co
Gas Trust
Western United Company
Dooley Announces Engagement Of Gertrude Cross
Mrs. Sarah M. Dooley of 204 ton avenue announces the engagement of her daughter Gertrude to Dr. Kent K. Cross of Denver. The wedding is planned for this month.
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Sarah M. Dooley
204 Ton Avenue
Gertrude
Kent K. Cross
Denver
Open Evenings for Customer Access at Local Venue
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