Decency Call Overshadows Joliet Political Shuffle
A Joliet column questions Mayor Jones for hiding reasons behind a public reversal as Tony Augustine profits from an Americanism event. The writer condemns racketeering in liquor-license spending and urges disclosure of forces shaping city leadership while promising further scrutiny of county board conduct.
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Mr. Jones
Tony
Toya
Astastine
Joliet
Jones
Soldier Boys
Mayor Jones
Mr. Augustine
Otis L. Jones
Joliet to Observe Defense Day Alongside War Termination Anniversary
Joliet marks the 23rd anniversary of World War termination on November 11 and observes National Defense Day with a morning veterans parade and a noon public meeting in the courthouse yard. A prominent Washington speaker is expected for the featured address with a testimonial dinner in the evening.
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Joliet
Court House
Yard
Washington
Dinner Honors Local Business Leaders Set by Joliet Group
Joliet officials including Col. John E. Morrison and Lt. Col. T. C. Gerber plan a large dinner to honor leaders from AFIDERSON & PORTE Stor & Webster and DuPont. The Joliet Association of Commerce endorses the event expected to draw thousands, with Armistice Day plant operations noted south of the city.
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Afidérson & Porte
Stor & Webster
DuPont Company
Loca
John E. Morrison
Joliet Association of Commerce
T. C. Gerber
Col. Morrison
Watchful Illinois Sees 215 Poliomyelitis Cases This Year
Dr Roland R Cross Illinois State Public Health Director warns parents to guard children against prolonged strenuous exercise and chilling. Health officials report 215 cases of infantile paralysis so far this year with new cases discovered nearly every day.
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Roland R. Cross
Christmas Baby Evangeline Booth Story Denotes Salvation Army
A fragment notes Evangeline Booth born at Christmas within the Salvation Army context. It references the holiday timing and the organization associated with the newborn. The text preserves a historical tone without detailed events or dates.
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Evangeline Booth
The
Salvation “Army
Baby Born on Christmas Day in London United Kingdom
A fragment notes a baby born on December 25 1865 in London. The brief mentions a birth in the city with minimal context and no additional identifying details.
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Ndon
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