We May Never Forget This Summer in Joliet
A Joliet public appeal warns of a dangerous sewer and stagnant water from Chicago waste in the Sanitary Canal. Citizens urge immediate action, citing health risks and potential epidemics as summer heat approaches. Senators and local leaders are named as possible advocates for relief before the legislature adjourns.
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Joliet
Lake Michigan
Sanitary Canal
Juliet
Chicago
Senator Barr
Lottie Holman O’neil
Warren Wood
Jos
Sam Perry
Springfield
Women letter to Joliet clubs prompts election ethics debate
A letter signed by six Joliet women urged women to vote in the upcoming judicial election without naming parties or candidates. The piece, circulated via a misrepresented envelope from the Republican committee, caused a protest from a signer and exposed alleged manipulation by Mrs Elmer Bielfeldt, wife of attorney Elmer Bielfeldt.
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William R. McCabe
Joliet
Alice M. Sawyer
Lillian M. Arentz
Hickey
Fahrner
Jones
Katherine E. Adler
Ill County
Republican Central Committee
Elmerielfeldt
Elmer Bielfeldt
Herbert’ R. Jones
Anderson to Win Seat J Emmet Reilly Dead
John Emmet Reilly longtime head of the Elgin Joliet & Eastern railroad died at St Josephs hospital after a cold worsened. He was 65, had served as operating head since 1931 and began as a trainman in 1892. He lived at 423 E Jackson St and is survived by his widow, their children, and his mother. Funeral services set for Saturday at St Marys church.
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John Emmet Reilly
Alton Railroad Company
Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railroad Company
St. Joseph’s Hospital
P. F. McManus
E. Jackson Street
Mary
Emmet
Thomas
Mary L
Evelyn
Western Funeral Home
St. Mary’s Church
Mr. Reilly
Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railroad
Tor
Joliet
McManus
Contested Will County Vote Faces Scrutiny Over Ballots
In an election contest in Lockport County, Albin Anderson sues Sylvester Wierschiem over ballot handling in Sergio Murer’s precinct. Attorneys claim Anderson will win by three votes after ten challenged ballots, with 1790s to 179. Wierschiem gained office earlier. Murer alleged to have manipulated counts and miscounted votes. The case, heard by Judge Glen Cowing, may go to the state attorney’s office for investigation.
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Sergio Murer
Will County
Republican Committee
Albin Anderson
Sylvester Wierschiem
Wierschiem
Anderson
Murer
J. W. Bartley
Circuit Court
Glen Cowing
Judicial Election Hottest In State
In Joliet, Elmer A. Taylor and William R. McCabe campaign for circuit court judges on the Peoples ticket with outdoor meetings drawing large crowds. The race dominates the state scene as Republicans face tough headwinds over the Jones case and Barr links. Claude Saum campaigns for re election while Democrats mobilize for a heavy Monday vote.
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Elmer A. Taylor
William R. McCabe
Peoples
Joliet
Joliet Township
Twelfth Judicial Circuit
Cabe
Republican Committee
Will County
Frederick A. Hill
George A. Barr
Bartley
Jones
Taylor
McCabe
Kankakee County
Claude Saum
Damages Suit Over 20 000 Filed Against Longcor in Chicago
Lynn Landrum filed a 20000 dollar damages suit in circuit court against Harley Longcor alleging a fractured leg and other injuries from a January Chicago car crash. The complaint asserts Longcor caused the injuries by striking Landrum with his vehicle.
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Lynn Landrum
Harley Longcor
Landrum
Longcor
Chicago
Stolen Mailbox Check Reported In Police Notice
James McDermott of Jac ae street told police last night his $24 check was stolen from his mailbox yesterday afternoon. The check carried identification number 6926.
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James McDermott
Jac Ae Street
Tax investigators file suits over unpaid sales taxes
The Department of Finance filed circuit court actions against John Doyle proprietor of the First and Last Chance Tavern for 358 dollars in sales tax and against Arnold D Faverty owner of Joliet Store Fixture for 438 dollars, plus Louis Stassen for an unresolved amount.
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Department of Finance
John Doyle
Arnold D. Faverty
Joliet
Louis Stassen
Robbers Flee After Attack on Local Man
Two men robbed William O Neil at the corner of Jackson and Landau last night. O Neil, 64, at 525 Landau avenue, fought back and chased the robbers away but sustained a deep gash on his forehead. Ed Spesio reported the incident to the sheriff from Crombie Dairy on Garnsey and Jackson streets.
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William O'Neil
Landau Avenue
Sheriff’s Office
Ed Spesio
Crombie Dairy
Garnsey
Jackson Streets
Jackson and
Landau
Thieves Steal Tires From Sears Department Store
Thieves broke into Sears department store last night and stole four automobile tires. Assistant manager F. L. Provance of 103 N. May Street told police this morning. Entrance was gained by forcing a side window.
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Sears
F. L. Provance
N. Maystreet
Thieves Take Tag and Blanket From Car in Clearlake
Clarence Zettergren of 554 Ohio Street reported thieves disturbed his parked car last night and removed license tag 6818 and an Indian blanket along with seven gallons of gasoline. Jonathan Baker of 602 Water Street also reported issues with his driver’s license on Saturday.
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Clarence Zettergren
Ohio Street
Jonaathan Baker
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J. Emmet Reilly
Knights of Columbus
Order of Railroad Conductors
John. Emmet Reilly
E. J. & E. Railroad
Pneu
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