Morrisey Leaves Local Daily After Many Years of Service
James Jimmy Morrisey longtime local newspaper figure departs to become assistant circulation manager at the Cleveland Press. Born in Joliet eighty one years ago, he began on the Daily Republican and rose through the Daily News and Herald News. He led circulation operations and served as secretary treasurer of the Central States Circulation Managers Association. He resides at 214 Cassidy Avenue and leaves many friends behind.
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Jimmy
Morrisey
Cleveland Press
Scripps-Howard
Cleveland
Daily Republican
Republican
Daily News
Herald
Herald-News
Middlewest
Central States
Try It and See Car overhauling with a motorcycle cop twist
A humorous exchange about car repairs unfolds with a quip that the overhaul was done by a motorcycle cop, highlighting a light moment in the page’s entertainment tone. The brief jokey interaction contrasts mechanical work with law enforcement in a playful line.
City finances in bad state says Emery
Joliet faces a severe financial muddle according to Commissioner Dave Emery with expected continued strain until broad cuts are made across all departments. He warns monthly bills must be paid to avoid suits and salaries may be unsupported after those payments.
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Joliet
Dave Emery
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Emery
Ac Ees
Illinois Leads In Wholesalers
A bulletin from the Illinois Chamber of Commerce research department ranks Illinois second nationwide in number of wholesale establishments and in wholesale business volume and share of total volume.
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The
Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Illinois
United States
Ford Tour Flyers Will Land Here
The municipal airport at Barr Highway will host the Edsel B. Ford national air tour with Major James H. Doolittle acting as referee. Planes arrive shortly after 10 from Davenport Iowa followed by exhibitions after luncheon at a Loop hotel before continuing the race.
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Barr Highway
Edsel B. Ford
Glen Paul
Park Board
Davenport
Iowa
James H. Doolittle
Daring
Edward A. Stinson
Edward Schneider
Lewis
A. Yanch
Convicts at Stateville Prison Preparing for Another Riot
Stateville inmates are described by guards and Warden H C Hill as ready to riot again, with officials saying trouble has loomed for weeks though precautions are in place. State funds meanwhile earn 3935.10 in interest for the April to June 1931 quarter.
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Arthur Chester
Joliet Airport
Chicago Street
Henry C. Hill
Stateville
Old Penitentiary
Chester
Stateville Prison
William J. Stratton
State Prison
H. C. Hill
Hill
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