Mayor Jones and board protect Carter in city fire defense
Widespread criticism accuses Mayor Jones and city commissioners of shielding Dave Carter, saying he secured a fire department post by improper means and now gains high wages from multiple taxpayers. The piece denounces political protection, procurement abuses, and alleged neglect of hungry and unemployed residents.
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William Fpf
McCabe Avor Jones
Dave Carter
Carter
Jones Tho
Board of Fire and Price Commissioners
Lentz
Nso
Arter
Jones
Mrntz
We Would Have an Armory
Hope that Joliet may still get an armory abounds in the heart of Charles Kellem, secretary of the Joliet Association of Commerce. Word that it is possible the state armory board may do something about the Joliet situation has been received. The city lacks a site.
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Joliet
Charles Kellem
Michigan Beach to Stay Open After Safety Tests
Dr. Philip McGinnis declares the water safe for swimming after tests at a Michigan beach. To keep it usable through summer the park board may require chlorination, fresh sand, compulsory showers, a protective wall, and lowered outlet. A fee for swimmers over 16 is being discussed to fund improvements.
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Michigan Beach
Philip McGinnis
Park Board
McGinnis
Joliet
Honor Wardley Honored With Large Carnegie-Illinois Banquet
Two hundred friends and employees of Carnegie-Illinois Steel attended a testimonial dinner at the Sherry hotel in Chicago to honor George P. Wardley on his appointment as assistant director of industrial relations. Speakers included E. E. Moore W. E. Hadley and J. M. Carbaker with B. M. Livezey as toastmaster.
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Carnegie-Illinois Steel Company
George P. Wardley
Sherry Hotel
Chicago
Gary
South Chicago
Wardley
Joliet
B. M. Livezey
South Chicago Works
E. E. Moore
W. E. Hadley
J. M. Carbaker
George T
Joliet tavern license renewals near deadline
In Joliet, 119 tavern keepers face renewal for beer liquor and wine licenses. City limits 100 licenses, with 62 renewed by morning and a waiting list of 13. Officials warn no opening without payment. county also caps at 100 with applications until 5 pm. Some expect up to 30 to drop out.
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Joliet
Uncle Sam
State of Illinois
Building
Joliet School Board Audit Promises Spending Review
A Civic Committee of Will County audit of Joliet school board expenditures is near completion with recommendations due. The group formed months ago to seek economy in public spending. Joliet Moose Lodge votes on July 14 to elect a successor to the late J Vincent Kelly.
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Civic Committee
Will County
Joliet
Moose
Moose Lodge
J. Vincent Kelly
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Honor Wardley
Nash Broadway
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