City Hall Drama Tied to Steel Firm Tax Tactics
A long history links Joliet steel interests to tax dodging and city expansion moves. The 1884 library plan and a $5,000 saloon license scheme show lobbying to keep the steel company outside city limits. Munroe’s role as land agent and broker for Brooklyn annexation is documented along with press exposure and political pushback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Company
Brooklyn
George H. Munroe
Munroe
Judge Gary
Joliet
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
America
United States
Richards Street Church Chittren Day Service Program
Richards Street M E church observes Chittren day with a morning service including scripture lesson prayer and baptismal rites. The program features a series of recitations by Edna Brannon Earle Boyd Eva Smith Beatrice Copley Arnold Muhlig and others plus music and announcements. Anheuser Busch Budweiser appeal noted by Fleischer Co. as a dealer highlight.
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Chittren
Richards Street
M. E
A.J
Whipple
Anne Mig
Indaieh
Edna. Brannon
Earle Boyd
Eabaie Eiaeesesgs
Corsatia
Eva Smith
Mabel Barrett
Mamie Parker
Guy Mapps
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association
St. Louis
Young Pupils of Prof Spears Give Piano Recital
On Monday evening June 10 the younger pupils of Prof J Wallace Spears present a piano recital at Mrs E L Shaffner home 114 Sherman Street. Miss Sadie Balchowsky and Miss Hazel Knox Goodspeed assist with a program featuring Gandy and Gah vere de baabe Seton Arenes Ganz, Florence Waltz, Stray Leaves, May's Delight, Laurel Waltz, Mountain Belle, Sweet Heather Bells, Gallant Heroes March, Daffodil, Merriment Waltzes, La Fille Du Regiment and more performed by Miss Balchowsky, Miss Goodspeed, Miss Spears and students.
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J. Wallace Spears
E. L. Shaffner
Sherman Street
Sadie Balchowsky
Hazel Knox Goodspeed
Gandy
Vere de Baabe
Seton Arenes Ganz Margaret
Walter Lowrey
Florence Waltz
Weckerly
Mable Schrier
Phelps
Frances "Fogerty
Vivian Polka
Seheepeees Bradwell
Alfred Greenbaum
Smiley Hazel Knox Goodspeed
Clara Bella Shaftner
Sparrow Mamie Lewis
Laurel Waltd
Clara Wright
Siewert Daffodil
Roe Ure
Howard Matteson
Preston
Hazel May Spears
Wes Dess Sedates Cests
Goueee
Walter Lowry
St Peter's German Lutheran to Build Parochial School
Rev Scheussler announced St Peter's parish will complete a top parochial school on North Broadway. Estimated cost near $20,000, with about 400 children expected once fully operating. Funds are being raised rapidly after Sunday church services yielded about $2,000, aided by Troy town families.
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Joliet
Ottawa
Chicago
St. Peter's
North Broadway
Scheussler
Troy Town
Judge Gary to Inspect Joliet Steel Property Monday
Prominent U S Steel figures led by Judge Gary will tour Joliet Monday to review local property and assess conditions amid industry growth. The party includes Percival Roberts and E C Converse with London executives Sir Windsor Richards and Sir Arthur Keene.
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Judge Gary
Joliet
Percival Roberts
E. C. Converse
William Edenborn
E. Shearson
Windsor Richards
Arthur Keene
London
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Dinet
Moore
Joliet Ranges
Moore's
Barrett Hardware Co
Poehner & Dillman
Strong, Bush & Handwork
WLS R. Yards
William C. Crolius
Jefferson St
Joliet, II
Northwestern Telephone
Mt Tak Questio
History of Steel Company
Cape City
Whisky Row
Republican
Springfeld
Suc
the Times
Democrat
Paige
Jackson Street
East Side
Stevens
Pany
Mr. Munroe
Springfield
Cochrane
Witwer
Lawler
Maloney
Ald
Gorman
Fred Jackson
Alderman Heggie
H. $. Smith
OLD Press CO
MRS
Spears
HEW Parochial School
Industrial Commission
Steel Corporation
Illinois
United States Steel Company
Robert Taylor
Ohio
Washington
Stillman
Cass and
Desplaines Streets
the Joliet Gas Light Co
Chicago and
van Buren Streets
Walter D. Stevens
Joliet and
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