Springfield letter critiques chiselers in Retailers Occupation tax drive
A Springfield newsletter criticizes the state's drive against alleged Retailers Occupation tax evaders. It argues many merchants overstate taxes and alleges inspectors in Joliet use harsh methods, accusing tavern and gas station operators of improper calculations while defending patrons and business practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. McCabe
Springfield
Ocou d
Illinois
Roe
and &O
Finance Department
Joliet
Four-year-old Bobby Smith crushed by flower box accident
Foster parents Raymond J. and Mrs. Smith of Joliet rushed to St. Joseph's hospital as 4 year old Bobby Smith suffered severe internal injuries after a dirt filled flower box toppled onto him. Dr George Faulkner reported peritonitis and a ruptured bladder, with an operation performed and the prognosis doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Smith
Raymond J. Smith
Loral Ave
St. Joseph’s Hospital
George Faulkner
Dr. Faulkner
Raymond Smith
Smith and Lenz. Drug Store
Plainfield Road
Raynor Ave
Texas
Prisoner Stabbed in Tailor Shop Fight
Edward Higgins a 34 year old inmate lies in a hospital at the old prison with serious stab wounds after a morning fight in the prison tailor shop with Sam Unikel 39. Guards separated the men after Unikel produced scissors. Higgins condition is listed as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Higgins
Sam ‘Unikel
Unikel
Francis Dunn Dies After Sudden Death Visiting Friends
Francis Dunn veteran E J and E employee died suddenly last night while visiting at the home of friends. He had been active in CYO work and was involved in plans for a boxing show at St Raymond's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis ‘Dunn
Francis Dunn
E. J & E. Employe
Mr. Dunn
CYO
Y St. Raymond
Burke probes farm death in cistern case
State's Attorney Burke plans continued investigation into the death of Mrs. Luella Cody found in a cistern at her parents home in Green Garden township. Cody and Edwin Lister will travel to Chicago for lie detector tests at Northwestern University, with Sheriff Breen and Investigator Kirincich accompanying.
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Luella Cody
Green Garden Township
Peter Klemann
Burke
Louis Cody
Edwin Lister
Chicago
Northwestern University Laboratory
Cody
Sangmeister
Michael Breen
John Kirincich
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Johnson
Rialto Theatre
Ted Stormans
Louis Joliet
Robert A. Brown
Hegegie
Park Board
First Baptist Church
Mr. Brown
Iquas
Londos Brannon
Michael Borane
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