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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1932
Page
1
Merchants on Jefferson street near the Desplaines river express mixed feelings about closing the Jefferson span. While inconveniences arise, the consensus is that building a new bridge is a essential civic improvement with long term benefits, as gathered from leading Jefferson street merchants.
John Tezak a Joliet liquor kingpin fell ill Wednesday night before his federal liquor conspiracy trial in Chicago and was hospitalized at St Josephs hospital.
City workers display warrants labeled pay checks that resemble ac ipation warrants and stir discontent at city hall. A water bill payment example shows a $64 warrant with no change, while only one man offers cash, a real estate operator proposing about a 10 percent discount.
County statistics show less than half of the 1931 tax first installment paid by Thursday night totaling 932 352 30 against 2 130 229 42 due by May 1. Unpaid bills incur 1 percent fines after Saturday with an extra 1 percent each month thereafter. Major taxpayers like railroads favor two installment plans while individuals pay full year. Tax anticipation warrants from Joliet schools are used by large corporations.
Joliet’s Hotel de Gink reports record traveler influx with Frank Kubinski noting spring weather drawing itinerant gentry from Maine to Spain. Over 1,000 guests have used the establishment since the month began, signaling robust business for the Nomad’s lounge and rooms.
Oscar Rosenthal a Chicago based national authority on economics will be principal speaker at a mass meeting of workers for the American Legion Man A Block campaign in Joliet. The event will be held at the Joliet high school auditorium.
A wedding anniversary party ended in a fatal shooting with Gerhart Houk killed and two others wounded. Harold Gierich and Henry Schelling are linked to the incident. 24 year old Fred Fritz Whitney is jailed as coroner’s jury returns death by gunshot. The May grand jury will decide on possible indictment.
Officials deploy state and city officers to manage the morning and evening rush hours on the narrow Van Buren Street bridge. With heavy east west traffic, guards direct vehicles to ease jams and prevent accidents. Drivers are urged to stay alert as the bridge carries a steady stream of commuters and streetcars during peak times.
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