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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1924

Page

14

World’s largest prison nears completion in Joliet

The Joliet modern penitentiary nears completion at a cost over 7 million, featuring eight towered blocks with 76 cells each, external access, ample sunlight, and a prison farm. Superintendent John Whitman leads reforms focusing on psychiatric intake, segregation of the vicious, and moral rehabilitation, with extensive facilities and a robust honor system. The census notes 2,276 inmates, about 423 for murder or manslaughter convictions.

Jollet Mollet State Penitentiary Tne John Whitman Wifs Whitman Joliet

Irving Hotel Sign Replaces Owenback in Waterloo

Early Waterloo residents show interest as the Irving Hotel on Bridge street unveils a new sign restoring the old name Owenbach in large letters. J. C. Attisan of Peoria TN is the new manager, having bought the business from Max Auerbach and C. di Owens of Waterloo.

Waterloo Irving Hotel Bridge Street Irving Owenbach J. C. Attisan Peoria Max Auerbach C. di Owens

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