Spectator Staff Noted Personalities In City Affairs
Johnny Dillon banker enjoys hamburger sandwiches Gene Griffin journalist often leaves hurriedly forgetting his hat Eddie Werner printer now a finished fan dancer at a Rialto Gardens party Judge John Nicholson fears flying and stays with his feet on the ground Billy Butler leads Stage Hands Union as a large crowd is expected at their upcoming affair
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Gene Griffin
Eddie Werner
Rialto Gardens
John Nicholson
Billy Butler
Stage Hands Union
Sixth Wars Hero Delights Girl with Five Pound Bonbons
Joseph Percisitti from the Sixth Wars won favor by presenting a girl with a five pound box of bon bons, creating a notable romantic gesture in the paper.
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Joseph Percisitti
Joseph Shepley Faces New Weekly Limitation
Close friends report Joseph Shepley, once active, now has difficulty emerging one night each week, reflecting a notable change in his routine and mobility.
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Joseph Shepley
New Year Party Sparks Fun With Captain Pesavento
Capt. Andy Pesavento stood out at a New Year’s Eve party as the life of the event while Walter Kiep the jeweler dislikes publicity about his romance and keeps a low profile.
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Andy Pesavento
Walter Kiep
Postmaster Exam in Joliet Sparks Feb 1 Rumor
Walter Lowery and many Joliet Will County residents sat the postmaster examination amid rumors of a startling February 1 announcement affirming the job outcome.
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Walter Lowery
Joliet
Will County
Herb Trackman in the Loop District Afternoons
Herb Trackman spends many afternoons in the loop district, lingering in the streets and parks. The note hints at a routine centered on late day visits and local surroundings.
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Herb Trackman
Loop
Reunion of Chicago and Jefferson street boxing club noted
Dave Fisher a former justice of the peace hosts a reunion with longtime members of the Chicago and Jefferson street club. The piece recalls the group’s once famous status and hints at lively boxing and New Year celebrations on the West Side with a young married participant.
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Dave Fisher
Justice of the Peace
Chicago and
Jefferson Street
Dave
West Side
Twin Boys Jack and Jimmie McGuire Highlight Local Family
The seven month old twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett McGuire of 214 Taylor street resemble each other so closely that even their parents struggle to tell them apart. A Spectator woman who subdued a loop club quarrel was struck on the nose by a man accompanying her.
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Cuties
Emmett McGuire
Taylor Street
Jack
Jimmie
McGuire
Hal Cooper Backtracks on Ottawa Cleanup Remark
Ottawa resident Hal Cooper retracts his claim of a minor cleanup affair after criticism. No further details are provided about the incident or its context.
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Hal Cooper
Ottawa
Lost Hat Sparks Essex City Tease at New Year Party
George Baxter receives daily mail from Peoria after a New Year party in that city. His concern centers on a hat that disappeared or was stolen during the celebration. Billy Mitchell recalls the hat last seen on a beautiful blonde who accompanied Baxter.
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George Baxter
Peoria
George
Billy Mitchell
Baxter
James Raleigh Says He Makes Regular Bloomington Trips
James Raleigh, a young man about town, has been seen making regular trips to Bloomington. Local chatter suggests he has big business in that city.
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James Raleigh
Bloomington
James
Marty Henderson Confined At Home With Minor Ankle Injury
Marty Henderson remains at home with a slightly injured ankle after a minor incident. No further details on cause or timeline available.
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Marty Henderson
Louis Midlock Wins Five Dollar Write a Last Line Prize
Louis Midlock of 204 Francis Street won this week’s Write a Last Line contest prize of five dollars. The judges noted several strong entries from locals Mary Wallace, Lock Post. Mrs Earl Sandiford, 601 Strong Avenue. and Paul Edwin eGuire, 214 Taylor Street.
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Louis Midlock
Francis Street
Tillie Jones
Tillie
Jude
Mary Wallace
Lockpost
Earl Sandiford
Strong Avenue
Paul Edwin eGuire
Taylor Street
Th Ae Ees
New Autos Feature Ultra Stream Line Knee Action
A brief item notes new auto designs with an ultra stream line profile and knee action suspension. It mentions pedestrians facing risk as they wonder if they will slide under a car or be kneecapped in a collision.
School Directors to Prepare Work Under C W A
County Superintendent August Maue urged Will County school directors to apply to Joliet administration headquarters to obtain CWA labor for school improvements. Planned tasks include painting wiring roof repairs playgrounds and sanitary facilities modernization with CWA covering labor and half material costs while districts pay the other half and provide workers compensation insurance. Headquarters will provide ranks and aid directors in initial steps.
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Thal
Will County
August Maue
CWA
Maue
Wokmen
Joliet
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Kathryn “Midge
Dillon
Cass Street
President Roosevelt
Congress
OrConte
Ices the Eagle
N. Chicago
Stice
Penheimer
BO Coats
Spr
Lenny Lane
Joliet News Agncy
van Buren Strée
Joliet, Ilinois
Big Boy
Pop
Rheingold and
Savoy Beer
Cc. E. Gruenwald
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