City prepares for January licenses and city hall remodel
Joliet Illinois reports nearly 100000 dollars expected by January 1 from license taxes including tavern and occupational taxes. Vehicle tax revenue and city salaries are outlined as the council plans remodeling of the library’s second floor for city hall offices with Ernest Eastman as contractor.
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George Jones
Abuk
Allentt Nin
City Hall
Ernest Eastman
Jones
Merchants To Keep Loop Open Nights For Yuletide Rush
With Christmas only 20 days away and 16 shopping days left merchants in the loop plan extended hours. Bas kin president of the merchants retail division says stores will stay open every night starting December 16 to handle the expected heavy Christmas trade. Additional salespeople hired and shops will decorate individually, not loop-wide.
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al Baskin
Merchants’ Retail
Association of Commerce
Police Find Dead Man Hanging to Bed Post
The body of 46 year old William Cherrie was found late yesterday in a boarding house at 121 St Louis Street. He hung from a bed post with hemp tied to his neck and deputies ruled the death likely self inflicted after a five to six hour lapse. Roommate Daniel Cain was questioned and said Cherrie appeared in excellent spirits earlier that morning.
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William Cherrie
St. Louis Street
Michael O’connor
James McCraney
Cherrie
Elmer Essington
Daniel Cain
McCraney
Spectator Golden Gloves Bouts Set for January
Joliet hosts the Spectator Chicago Tribune Golden Gloves at Catholic High School gym on January 27 and 28 with finals February 3. Event overseen by Marty Gleason and Bill Gross, proceeds benefit Guardian Angels and Swedish Orphans homes. Two divisions, novice and veteran, will be contested with sixteen champions advancing to sectional finals in Chicago.
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Marty Gleason
Bill Gross
Guardian Angel's
Jolietland
Chicago
Weather Bulletin Promises Clear Sky With Trenching Cold
The weather report warns of continued cold and strong winds as cold fronts persist. Temperatures may fall further even while skies stay clear over the next 24 hours.
G Men Inspect Gambling Operators in City
Internal Revenue agents were in the area over the past days checking on gambling house operators. The government seeks to learn the identities of operators for income tax purposes, both inside and outside the city.
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Internal Revenue Department
Distance Might Shield You From Winter Colds
The article warns that sneezing shoots bacteria up to eight feet and talking spreads droplets two to three feet. To avoid colds, keep distance from people who are sneezing or sniffing as cold weather arrives.
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