Publisher McCabe Attacked Over Political Fight
Spectator publisher William R. McCabe a precinct committeeman candidate was beaten by three unidentified men and left semi conscious in a ditch near his Division street farm. Elmer Rowley a Joliet Junior College dean helped summon aid as McCabe’s condition improved from a night of shock and blood loss. Police promise a full investigation amid speculation the attack aimed to silence his Thinking It Over column and influence the Will county race against Alfred F. Schupp.
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McCabe
Will County
the Spectator
A. J. Zelko
Rowley
Marley
Bruce Road
Alfred F. Schupp
Will County Friends
Friends
John Kirincich
McCabe Farm
Division Street
McCabe Place
McCabe Listed in Stable Condition After Surgery
At presstime Dr Frank J Chmelik reported William R McCabe has a strong constitution and barring unusual complications he will recover Mr McCabe underwent surgery this morning
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William R. McCabe
Frank J. Chmelik
Neighbors Involved In Dog Complaints and Bite Incident
Mrs. Eugene Aspel reports a neighbor's dog chased her into her home and threatened a newsboy. John Rudolph admits trying to give the dog away before keeping it tied up. Leslie Gomora told to keep his dog tied for 14 days after it bit 8 year old Carol Gardner.
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Eugene Aspel
S. May Street
Paul Metzger
John Rudolph
Rudolph
Leslie Gomora
Willow Avenue
Carol Gardner
Raynor Avenue
Mc Cabe Dismisses Guard in Hospital Room
Mc Cabe orders the removal of the police officer assigned to guard his hospital room at St. Joseph's saying he does not need protection. The incident occurred this morning as he spoke to reporters.
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McCabe
St. Joseph's
Foxy Powers Turns 73 Amid Long Public Service
Edward G. Foxy Powers chief investigator for the state's attorney's office will be 73 on Sunday. He marks 46 years in public service with a career noted for the Leopold and Loeb thrill slaying case of Bobby Franks.
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Edward G. “Foxy” Powers
State’s ’ Attorney’s Office
Foxy
Leopold and Leeb
Bobby Franks
Plea and fines in local traffic cases
John C Shores of 514 North Raynor Avenue pleaded guilty to driving past a stop sign at North Raynor and Glenwood. He paid a fine and costs of 3.25 dollars at the police station. Michael B Hanke of 122 Meadow Avenue is scheduled to appear in court to answer a charge of speeding 55 mph on Raynor Avenue.
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North Raynor
Glenwood Avenues
John C. Shores
N. Raynor Avenue
Michael B. Hanke
Meadow Avenue
Raynor Avenue
McCabe backs Foster for school board candidacy
The Spectator endorses Theba D. Foster, a former Army captain, as a strong choice for the high school board. The piece condemns perfunctory elections and decrying silent officials, urging citizens to support a vocal, reform minded leader free of prejudice.
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Theba D. Foster
Jones
Foster
Condition of Police Chief Improves at Home
Police Chief Ervin Bob confined to his home after a gall bladder attack and ordered to rest two more days. Today his condition was reported as much improved by his physician and hospital staff.
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Ervin Bob
Vandals damage Carlson car in driveway breakage
Edward Q. Carlson reports vandals tore a hole in the top of his 1946 convertible, broke the right windshield, and bent the radio aerial while the car sat overnight in the Zinser Backstrom shop driveway on Michigan Street awaiting repairs.
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Edward Q. Carlson
Peale Street
Zinser- Backstrom
Michigan Street
Post-Dispatch May Enlist FBI in Assault Probe
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch said it would fly two men to Joliet to cover all aspects of the attack on William R. McCabe publisher of Spectator and that it might seek FBI help if necessary. The paper said freedom of the press was an issue in the brutal incident.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Joliet
William R. McCabe
Spectator
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The
Post-Dispatch
Unemployment Up in Joliet Area in March Survey
The Illinois state employment service reports 2200 unemployed in Joliet area on March 15 with 700 women, up more than 300 from mid January. Factors cited include declining local industry, weaker regional hiring, and adverse weather affecting construction. Seventy-five firms expect 175 more male hires by mid May. March job openings total 90 with 20 in agriculture.
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Joliet
Illinois State Employment Service
McCabe's Political Career Highlights Across Years
McCabe elected to the legislature by Will and DuPage counties serving 12 years over six terms. He became mayor of Lockport in 1923 for one term. In 1932 he won the state attorney post and served until December 1936.
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Will and DuPage
Lockport
Three wallets lost report to police and sheriff office
Police and sheriff's office logged an unusual wave of wallet losses last night. James Coats of 6400 South Hermitage Avenue Chicago lost a wallet containing $31. Miss Geraldine Vercellotti of 610 Ashley Court lost a purse with small cash and papers. Lawrence Wickman of Braidwood lost $10.
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James Coats
South
Hermitage Avenue
Chicago
Geraldine Vercellotti
Ashley Court
Lawrence Wickman
Braidwood
Stateville inmates to learn about Alcoholics Anonymous work
Stateville prison will broadcast an AA introduction on April 15 Warden Joseph E. Ragen said. Inmates will fill questionnaires to join weekly AA groups, with 20 per group and age-based classifications. Parole eligibility favors placement, jackets will reveal no AA affiliation, and Joliet Chicago AA chapters will run the program.
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Stateville Prison
Alcoholics Anonymous
Joseph E. Ragen
Altho
A. A
Joliet
Chicago
Ragen
Joliet Herald-News
Precinct Rally Planned Amidst Assault Scare
The 46th precinct rally by William R. McCabe is set for Mt. Olive Baptist Church tonight at 8. McCabe lies critically injured from a brutal attack last night at St. Joseph's Hospital. Theda D. Foster will speak in McCabe’s absence. Foster is McCabe’s endorsed candidate for the high school board and 46th precinct committeeman backing.
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William R. McCabe
St. Joseph's Hospital
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
S. Chicago Street
Odd Fellows Hall
McCabe
Foster
the Spectator
Will County
Colored Voter’s League
Letter hints at attack on McCabe over precinct race
A white paper letter allegedly from John Holmes, president of the Will County Colored Voters Republican league, invites A. L. Schupp to a public hearing on election issues. Holmes faced police guard after threats, linked to the league's endorsement of McCabe for 46th precinct committeeman.
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William R. McCabe
A. L. Schupp
John Holmes
Will County Colored Voters Republican League
McCabe
Holmes
Schupp
Mr. Schupp
Mr. McCabe
Backyard hijacking relief with starlings and robins
Police Captain James Clark grants H D Johnson of 436 Elmwood Avenue permission to use a .22 rifle with scatter shot to combat a starling invasion in his yard disrupting nests of martins and robins. Johnson will halt firing if neighbors complain. Also a memo informs a husband his wife is not missing and has left for a different location.
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James Clark
H. D. Johnson
Elmwood Avenue
Johnson
Machil Hinton
Yale Avenue
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