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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1941
Page
4
Ambulances rushed to the scene after a bus crash leaving one dead and another dying. Cotty the bus driver was dazed and gave a confused account initially claiming a head on collision. Coroner Blood ordered the release of both drivers pending inquest as victims remain hospitalized.
The jury to try Conrad J. Wirth former county treasurer for failing to turn over about $90 000 to his successor was selected with ten women and two men. Trial started this afternoon as State's Attorney James E Burke opened arguments. Wirth is defended by William E Austin and Edward Nadelhoffer.
Twenty two funeral directors met with the Will County judiciary committee to discuss raising the pauper burial fee from 35 dollars. A committee proposed charging 75 dollars per pauper funeral, including handling embalming casket cloak and delivery, and possible purchase of a burial ground west of the city. Participants included Willard G. Blood James Haley Anton Němanich Floyd Olson John Barnhardt and committee members William C. Brockman and Walter Craig Wilmington. Němanich urged the raise last week stating 35 dollars is insufficient for pauper burials.
The county board announced a special meeting on Wednesday April 23 for organization and to transact current business. The board adjourned last week after a two day session.
Early today two men riding a motorcycle were injured when it collided with a car driven by Martin Slack at the intersection of Washington and Chicago streets. James McReynolds, 26, suffered a head and leg cut, while Harry Hilger, 25, received a deep ankle wound needing 20 stitches. Both were treated at St Joseph Hospital.
Police report says two women about 35 shoplifted nine pairs of hose by concealing three boxes under their coats yesterday afternoon. Clerk Marion Ryan witnessed the theft as it occurred.
A truck axle broke yesterday on Collins street causing a wheel to roll through the plate glass window of the Ben Levin wholesale cigar store at 608 Collins street. No injuries reported. |
The park board election was tighter than expected as Martin P. Jackson was edged by Ray Pilcher by 783 votes marking a surprising result.
Police report a burglary at the home of Mrs. Jenny Galli on Monroe Street. Entry occurred while she was away and jewelry valued at several hundred dollars was stolen. The lock was disturbed and a small safe combination was broken but not used.
Information received by Chief Investigator Edward G. Powers indicates several forged checks circulating in Wilmington and nearby towns. All checks are drawn on the Drovers National Bank of Chicago.
Arthur Bettenhausen 52 of 1111 S Richards Joliet died suddenly after working with a crew at the Country Club golf course. Chief Deputy Coroner Willard G Blood cites possible heart attack from overexertion. Survived by wife Lydia three daughters and extended family. Funeral services set for Saturday at 1 PM from Wunderlich Funeral home to Green Garden M E church.
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