Jesse James and the Joneses in Will County Politics
A voter-ward speech accuses public officials and lawyers of siphoning over $100,000 from taxpayers and alleges a campaign by Republicans backing Bartley South and Bratton to elect circuit court judges. It warns that money and corporate power influence elections and calls voters to think to stop further taxpayer losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse James
Will County
Circuit Court
Barrs
Charley Schupp
Bartley
George A. Barr
Ben Jones
Jones
George Barr
Frederick A. Hill
South
Bratton
Milk monopoly inquiry highlights farm consumer gap
The Nation notes the milk industry shows widening margins between farmer and consumer with the rise of big milk combines. It cites Howe and Simpson on distribution and surplus claims and alleges underconsumption at home while profits soar, urging farm and consumer voices in the inquiry.
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New Yorker
Tammany
James J. Hines
National Economic Committee
Frederic C. Howe
Department of Agriculture
Kemper Simpson
Federal Trade Commission
National Dairy Products Corporation
AAA
Hotel Case Comes Back Room Barr For Governor
George A. Barr was urged for governor by Republican workers from seven east side precincts at Brockman's garage. Luther Bratton Roscoe South and James V. Bartley spoke praising Barr and backing his candidacy for governor and judgeship. A small crowd attended due to bad weather and refreshments followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Barr
East Side
Brockman
Luther Bratton
Roscoe South
Circuit Court
Mr. Barr
Mr. Bratton
Will County
South
James V. Bartley
Barr & Barr
Barr
Peoples' Candidates Fight Bosses in Three-County Judicial Race
William R. McCabe and Elmer A. Taylor lead the Peoples' party in a campaign across Joliet Will County and three counties of the district. They charge Republican bosses and Barr and Barr dominated the judicial convention. McCabe says he and Taylor are lifelong Republicans and would back suitable GOP nominees if freed from boss control.
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Judicial District
Peoples’ Party
William R. McCabe
Elmer A. Taylor
Bess
McCabe
Taylor
Peoples
Joliet
Will
Bradley
Barr and Barr
Will County
Bartley
Kankakee
Iroquois Counties
Barrs
Hill
Frederick A. Hill
Two Youths Confess Series of Burglaries
Police captured Joe Stancel and Frank Lesniak after a spree of break ins on Collins street. They admitted to burglaries at Kosciuszko hall, Carmen Arciero's candy shop, and Frank Colantoni's food shop. Officers traced the entry via a damaged door at Colantoni's. Police report fingerprint evidence tied the pair to the crimes.
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Collins Street
Joe Stancel
Hacker Avenue
Frank Lesniak
Harrison Street
Kosciuszko
Meeker Avenue
Carmen Arciero
Majestic Theater
Frank Colantoni
Angelo Baratolo
Colantoni
Bernie Simmons
Stancel
Lesniak
Monaghan Town Tax Office Gears Up Before Penalty Date
The Joliet town collector Michael J Monaghan prepares for a one percent per month penalty on late taxes starting June 1. The Chalstrom Building at Jefferson and Ottawa hosts increased Friday and Saturday hours to handle demand. Weekly collections near 350000, with expectations to top 800000 by June 1 as taxpayers rush to pay personal and real estate taxes.
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Michael J. Monaghan
Joliet
Chalstrom
Jefferson and
Ottawa Streets
Monaghan
Médaghedge
High Court Reverses For Creditors In Joliet Hotel Case
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court ruling and sent the West Pines hotel receivership back to Will County. Mary Walker, founder of the showplace hotel on Western Avenue and Pine Street, may salvage some losses after a year of court disputes over mismanagement and fees paid to Chicago lawyers and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
United States District Court
West Pines Hotel Company
Circuit Court
Will County
Edwin L. Wilson
bondhoHsers
Mary Walker
Western Avenue
Pine Street
Joliet
High Court
Charles Woodward
American Radiator Company
Wilson
Chicago
Divorce suit filed for cruelty and drunkenness
Geraldine Murray of 339 Collins Street filed for divorce from Howard Murray in circuit court yesterday. She seeks an injunction to prevent him from harming or abusing her.
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Geraldine
Murray
Collins Street
Howard
Sethndion
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