27 Nov 1934
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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1934
Page
1
Commissioner Rob ert Wraith announced strict enforcement of saloon closing times in Joliet. Weekday nights end at 1 00 am, Saturdays at 2 00 am, and Sundays at 1 00 am. A recent assault on a teacher linked to late hours prompted calls for intensified police action.
In the United States the Pennsylvania Railroad orders fifty new streamlined engines, a feat seen as proof of renewed prosperity. The piece contrasts American speed with British advances, noting Union Pacific’s recent speed feats and Britain’s larger locomotive orders as evidence that a thriving business climate drives prosperity.
The speaker, identified as Mr. J. P. Morgan, criticizes stock gambling and recommends less excitement to curb depressions and unemployment. He notes England shows steady improvement and suggests the US should follow a calmer path, hoping Roosevelt learns from English restraint.
The ruling overturns the American view of family life by restricting Mrs Vanderbilt to custody only on Saturdays and Sundays. It argues the judge acted on evidence of a merry widow and warns of a shift toward state ownership of children, contrasting with the traditional American standard.
Mary Claire Steffin of Dover street smiles after selecting a turkey at Schall and Cushing Turkey Farm west of Joliet. The scene captures simple holiday anticipation as the season nears Thanksgiving.
Edward McGuire a veteran employee of the Jones company announced his candidacy for highway commissioner on an independent ticket in the coming Spring election. His brother Emmett McGuire the current highway commissioner is expected to seek renomination on the Democratic ticket. John Kirincich tied to Sheriff Oliver Flint’s staff is anticipated to run for highway commissioner on the Republican ticket.
Weather forecast calls for continued rain over the next two days with improved conditions on Thanksgiving Day. Government meteorologists report the severe winter weather forecast has been redirected and northern states have seen milder than usual conditions.
Moving day at the court house Monday as Republicans depart and Democrats take power. New officials include Michael Kree sheriff George N Blatt county judge Conrad Wirth treasurer Henry Koerner county clerk William Austin probate judge Milton Sonntag probate clerk. Appointments to replace others be announced soon and a banquet for Walter Lewrey postmaster is planned with details to come.
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