Aeration plant a big success in city water system
City tests show water from Canal Street well now tastes-free and pure after aeration. City Engineer O Callahan visited west side homes reporting no oil or gas taint, praising the treated supply that feeds mains on the west side and an Ottawa street option as a high quality source.
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Canal Street
Harvey E. Wood
C. D. O'Callahan
West Side
Tory
Con N
Estate University
C.D. O'Callahan
O'Callahan
Ottawa Street
Crowley Avenue
Desplaines
van Buren Street
Warden Allen Cited in City Traffic Violations
Police reports list Warden E M Allen among violators of the city traffic ordinance. Allen says the prison auto tail light is hard to keep lit and often appears lit when it is not. Others cited include E T Geist F E Hensel A J Limperich and F W Fraxel.
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E. M.allen
Allen
Mr. Allen
E. T. Geist
F. E. Hensel
A. J. Limperich
F. W. Fraxel
Dead Youth in Gary To Be Buried Soon
Gary police seek to identify a dead youth killed by a Wabash train on Sunday. Officials state the remains will be buried soon and the O'Reilly family deny it is their son Jamies Reilly. A probation officer declines to name the youth while police continue investigations.
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Gary
O'Reilly
Jamies Reilly
John Ammmerman
Fortune sought in murder case ties Pekin woman to victim
Mrs. Fred Von Boeckman of Pekin claims she is the daughter of Cherry de St. Maurice of Sacramento killed by Jack Drumgroole and Sam Raber. An attorney plans to press her claim to the fortune left by the murdered woman as the two Joliet-born suspects await trial in Sacramento.
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Fred ‘von Boeckman
Pekin
Cherry de St. Maurice
Sacramento
Cal
Jack Drumgroole
Sam Raber
Joliet
von Boeckman
Peoria
Francia Black
Fred von Boeckman
rum@oole
Rabel
Frankfort Farmer Forces Point Veto in Joliet Street Car Row
A walkout threat at Chicago and Joliet Street Railway ended when Fred Hansen, a Frankfort farmer, quit after serving as a deputy sheriff during a prior electrical workers’ strike. His union ban, tied to past strike actions, prompted a special meeting and an international officer’s mediation, leading to his resignation and the dispute’s quieting.
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Chicago & Joliet Street Railway Company
Fred Hansen
Frankfort
Hansen
Electrical Workers
Woman's Day at Camp Grounds Draws District Clergy
Old-Time evangelism and a full schedule mark Woman's Day at the New Lenox camp meeting grounds. Suffragettes, home-makers, and missionaries from across the region attend with Rev Suk Kee Dong and Miss Ida A Jordan among featured speakers. Bishop Williams will preach the first Sunday, his first visit to the grounds.
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New Lenox
Suk Kee Dong
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
A. H. Vallantine
Ida A Jordan
Chicago
Dan B. Brummitt
Frank D. Sheets
George Gable
Epworth League
P. V. Roberts
P.—_Stefford
A. O. Johnston
Theodore Clark
Charles A. Gage
Elgin
Gage
Bishop Williams
Residents form speed control group on Clinton Street
Property owners on Clinton Street east of the tracks form a mutual watch to curb speeding. They plan to report violators to police and will enforce the speed laws without favor, stating even a prominent figure would face action if breaking the rules. A recent rumor about Joe Shea’s brother was noted as a mistaken report.
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Clinton Street
Wilson
Joe Shea
Joea
Knights Gratitude From Denver Visit and Prize Details
The Knights Templar delegation returns from Denver with thanks to Joliet papers city officials and the public for help with drills and reception. They celebrate a forthcoming prize piano as the main award replacing a costly punch bowl head prize. Jr. Servis and William plan trout fishing, while Mr. and Mrs. A. H. White visit relatives in Colorado Springs.
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Knights Templar
Denver
George M. Scholl
Joliet
Knights
Scholl
Masonic Temple
Rapier Commandery
Mrs
A. H. White
Colorado Springs
Mr. White
Woman nearly catches burglar at home in Washington street
Mrs. Ray Curtis woke to a masked burglar in her bedroom grabbing her scream as her husband, startled, woke and grabbed her. The thief escaped with Mr. Curtis watch and trousers, vanishing through doors as police searched the area. Discarded items linked to other neighborhood robberies were found near Foley's residence.
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Ray Curtis
Metchair Place
Mr. Curtis
Foley
Mississippi Avenue
Curtis
M. Jr. Muen
Washington
Steet
Canal Employees 10 Resign From Jobs
Ten canal workers resign from their posts in a striking move. Officials state the departures could affect maintenance and operations at the canal facility.
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CANAL
Canal Commission Orders Resignations For New Staff
During their inspection tour, the Illinois and Michigan Canal Commission informs employees they have 30 days to resign or face charges and removal. The plan targets civil service positions for a broad replacement by Democrats, with several specific posts listed and pay ranges from $35 to $2,500 annually. The current board includes S J Marshall, H P Dwyer, and W L Sackett.
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Board of
Canal c Cmmissioners
Illinois & Michigan Canal
Board of Canal Commissioners
S.j.marshall
H. P. Dwyer
W. L. Sackett
Garden Contest At Steel Works Awards Prizes
The Steel Works club awards First Class for Best Looking Garden to Steve Aracsi of 200 Francis Street with 15 dollars. Peter Gruber of 4 Francis Street wins Second Prize eight dollars. Additional prizes go to Steve Durka 517 Chase Avenue, Mike Bartak 501 Francis Street, Steve Medlock 204 Francis Street, John Kudwrass 20 Chase Avenue, plus Fourth Prize. A separate prize for Most Productive Garden Record goes to Thos Edwards on Illinois Steel pension at 201 Meeker Avenue.
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The
Steel Works Club
Steve Aracsi
Francis Street
Peter Gruber
Ilifshols Steel Company
Gar
Steve Durka
Chase Avenue
Mike ~Bartak
Steve Medlock
John Kudwrass
Thos, Edwards
Illinois Steel Comper
Meeker Avenue
Suspect Arrested As Judge's Murderer
Acting on information from Alabama Tom Grey a colored detective Joliet police arrested Cairo Hill in Martin Tenn for murder Grey claimed Hill matched a suspect description but Hill had an alibi and was released Grey known as a stool pigeon to many police. he fled Joliet after a a race attack two years ago leaving his assailants injured.
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Grey
Joliet
a_ State street
Prison staff shakeup as resignations trigger replacements
Charles Tengdin resigns as chief engineer at the state prison, effective September 1, with Thomas O'Brien taking over. Dr. Fletcher leaves after 12 years, to be replaced by Dr. J Gatons, and Michael Mutoch becomes Industrial Buyer. Benson is tipped as Fletcher’s successor. Dr. Fletcher plans a Ridge Farm return before possibly rejoining Joliet.
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W. R. Metcher
State Prison
EB. M. Allen
Fletcher
Muloch
Harry Copley
J. Gatons
Benson
Dr. Fletcher
Yates
Ridge Farm
Vermillion County
Chicago
O’brien
Joliet
Ing
LaSalle Leads Illinois In Road Development Push
A. D. Geah heads Illinois Highways Commission as LaSalle and Will County showcase a push for good roads. Illinois ranks 24th in highway quality with Massachusetts first at 50 percent improved. The LaSalle area plans a central road center from the Illinois Valley toward the Mississippi, with a major gathering of road officials and cement companies in town.
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A. D. Geah
Illinois Highways Commission
Will County
Et ‘LaSalle
Linois
Massachusetts
Squire Tompkins
Nick Engels
Avery Lambert
Alex “McCowan
Fred. Voight
W. D. Hall
Marquette
LaSalle
As. E. ©. Ferguson
Chicago
la Salle
Peru
Oglesby
Gagh
A. N. Johnson
Laffaile
Naver
Road Institute Set for September 12 at Auditorium
J. H. Garnsey announced the Road Institute will likely be held on September 11 or 12 at the Auditorium. The event aims to discuss road work and related topics, inviting participation from local residents and officials.
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J. H. Garnsey
Roade Institute
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Warden Allen
der Union
Stevenson
Haid
Camp Grounds
Home and Foreign Missionary Workers
George
M. Scholl
Rob Minzing
Commission
Steel Works
Tom Grey
Alabama
Tom
Cairo Hill
Martin, Tenn
W R. Fletcher
DR. Benson
Joe
Charles Tengdin
Iary
Thos
Mulock
Will County Supervisors
Adjoining County
Illinois
Union
Great Road
St. Louis
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Goil
LaSalleig
Welsh
Minera
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