Joliet urged to build city owned water power plant
W R McCabe argues Joliet should harness Brandon Road water power to create cheap electricity, criticizing past political moves that favored private firms. He cites Springfield and Joliet’s potential, the Sanitary District, and tax implications while blaming longtime leaders for inaction.
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Springfield
Joliet
Brandon Road
Sanitary District
Bruce Road
Lockport
Chicago
Supreme Court of Illinois
Will County
Rip van Winkle
George T. Jones
Curfew Ordinance Enforced From Septem ber Tenth
The city council passed a curfew measure delaying enforcement until Sept 10. Children under 16 must be off streets from 10 PM to 5 AM unless with a parent or guardian. Parents of violators will be prosecuted. The ordinance was proposed by Paul Ohman, probation officer.
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Paul Ohman
Driver Dies Jumping From Stalled Car at Rockdale Crossing
William E. Winttenbach aged 52 of 120 Arch Court escaped death by seconds when his auto was struck and demolished by a westbound passenger train near Brandon Road crossing in Rockdale shortly after 11 pm. Police say he wedged the car in the rails while en route to Joliet, warned by a crossing watchman, then leapt as the locomotive approached. The train, after stopping at Joliet, brushed the car aside but not before the driver was fatally injured.
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Rock Island
Brandon Road
Rockdale
William E. Winttenbach
Arch Court
Winttenbach
Joliet
Child Returns Home After Eight Days In Hospital
Tommy Lapp, four, son of Mr and Mrs T W Lapp of 619 Norton Ave, is back home after an eight day stay at Silver Cross hospital. His family participates in the Prudence Hospital Insurance Plan sponsored by The Spectator, with premiums used to cover Tommy’s hospital bill.
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Tommy Lapp
T. W. Lapp
Norton Avenue
Silver Cross Hospital
Tommy
Prudence Hospital
The
Spectator
Lapp
Joliet
Wilt County
Silver Cross
Prudence Company
Burglar Returns Purse By Mail
A burglar mailed back one of two purses taken from Mrs. Elizabeth Sharp of 157 Second Avenue in August. The brown purse was returned while the black purse remains missing. Police are checking for fingerprints.
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Elizabeth Sharp
Second Avenue
Power Line Crossings Sought Over Desplaines River
A petition filed with the war department seeks permission for Public Service to construct two power lines across the Desplaines river just north of the J tracks. The lines will cross at different points and extend across the waterway.
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The
Public Service Company
Desplaines River
War Department
Compan
Los Angeles Man Seeks Arrest To Sob er Up
Lloyd Lindberg aged 32 of Los Angeles went to police headquarters last night stating he wanted to be arrested to sober up. He was accommodated by Sgt. James Clark.
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Lloyd Lindberg
Los Angeles
Cal
James Clarka
Nowell Park Day Gala Promises Free Family Fun
Joliet recreation department announces the third annual Nowell Park Day with free swimming except 1 to 3 pm for water carnival, a 3:30 pm horseshoe tournament, 3:30 pm kitten ball, 4:30 pm boxing show, and an evening program of band concert vaudeville fireworks and movies. Bus service will shuttle visitors to the park all day.
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Nowell Park
Joliet Park District
Fred Culmer
Red Cross Water Safety Committee
J Workers Vote Strike Ballots at Joliet
Hundreds of Elgin Joliet & Eastern railroad workers in Joliet are voting on strike ballots. Boiler Makers have already cast ballots with Machinists voting Tuesday as unions push for higher wages and paid vacations. A majority is required to call a strike after talks failed to reach an agreement.
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Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railroad Company
Joliet
Boiler Makers Organization
Firemen Extinguish Three Small Blazes in City
Firefighters were called to three small fires last night including two in parked cars. A Brockway owned car at Jackson and Willard caught fire and another vehicle at Chicago and Indiana burned slightly. A rubbish fire at 68 East Washington Street was extinguished.
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Jackson
Willard Streets
A. R. Brockway
Chicago
Indiana Streets
E. Washington Street
Police Motorcycle Slightly Damaged In Plainfield Crash
Patrolman Lawrence Ruddy was riding a police motorcycle when an automobile driven by Edward Bedford Jr., 18, struck it as he left a service station at Plainfield road and Raynor avenue. The incident caused minor damage to the bike and occurred late last night.
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Lawrence Ruddy
Edward Bedford Jr
Prairie Avenue
Ruddy
Plainfield Road
Raynor Avenue
Man Reports Lost Billfold on Clement Street
Raymond Buell of 168 Clement street reports finding a black billfold lost containing personal papers and an E. J. and E. check.
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Raymond Buell
Clement Street
Spectator Publishes Wednesday Due to Sales Events in Joliet
The Spectator will publish next Wednesday after noon instead of Thursday for special sales events in Joliet. It reaches 24 810 Joliet area homes plus 15 surrounding towns. readers missing delivery by 7 pm should call 9237 to reach Circulation.
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Joliet
Spectator
Police Arrest Two Speeders
Police arrested two motorists for speeding yesterday. Warren Olson paid a fine for driving 60 miles an hour on Jefferson street. J P Manyhouse will appear before Police Magistrate William E Meade next Tuesday night to answer a speeding charge.
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Warren Olson
Bridge Street
Jefferson Street
J. P. Manyhouse
Chicago Street
William E. Meade
No Picnics In Wills County This Summer
Both Republican and Democratic organizations in Wills County will forgo a picnic this summer. No picnic plans have been announced by either party.
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Wills County
May or May Be Winner in Joliet Annexation Plan
Lockport township could lose under $3000 in highway funds if annexation of manufacturing districts to Joliet proceeds, threatening Chaney school district. Trial hearings paused. case pushed to early September as Mayor Jones seeks to create Joliet township after annexation, with no final decision from the Saturday conference.
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Chaney
Lockport Township
Joliet
Lockport
Jones
Lockport Township High School
Lockport Township Library
Girl Cyclist Injured in Bicycle Collision
Marie Sheridan, 19, of Wilsgon street, suffered a fractured nose and body bruises when her bicycle was struck by a car driven by Ed Smith of 514 Albert avenue. She was knocked from her bike at the intersection of Wilson street and Albert avenue and taken to Dr. Raymond J. Kennedy for treatment.
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Marie Sheridan
Wilsgon Street
Ed Smith
Albert Avenue
Wilson Street
Raymond J. Kennedy
Smith
Fairmont Move May Kill The Goose In Lockport
Lockport citizens doubt the Fairmont school board should raise Coke plant valuation by over a million. Attorneys for the district filed a petition with the board of review, seeking higher valuation after a two year reduction by Assessor Sloan due to plant idleness. Residents fear annexation to Joliet and loss of district revenue, blaming wasteful school management.
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Lockport
Fairmont School of Review
Board of Review
Sloan
Fairmonth
Joliet
Fairmont
Who's Who Contest Opens in Joliet Spectator
The Spectator announces a cash prize contest offering 45 dollars in prizes for identifying cooperating merchants' ads. Entries open next week with rules permitting anyone over 16, except Spectator staff. Winners will be named in the Thursday August 28 issue alongside corresponding advertisements.
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Joliet
John Jones
Jones
Spectator
Cae Eeamilies
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