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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1939
Page
3
A letter argues the Joliet police magistrate role has degraded, favoring police power over citizen rights. It urges voters to elect William E. Meade as police magistrate to restore independence and fairness, insisting the office protect due process and limit police influence.
The passage notes that officials and residents in Joliet discuss taking a vote as evidence of citizen will. It frames the vote as a measure of public sentiment and civic engagement during the local discourse.
Governor weighs the Wood case as Jones braces for victory while Commission members scramble to lead. Lentz and Lennon may head the board, with Shepley and Whalen backers claiming a win. Mayor Jones urges a large turnout, touting civic-minded voters to outsiders. Kelly forces quit after the primary. no worker support or campaign effort reported. Four years ago Jones defeated Hennessy in a lively race.
Republicans and democrats will name judges Saturday as part of an ongoing effort to fill vacancies and set up court panels. The event is anticipated to shape upcoming rulings and confirm nominees across several districts.
Ernest Wehr of 210 Mississippi Avenue told police three men forced entry into his garage last night. He chased them away before any theft occurred.
A theft case reports the loss of a telephone and 12 batteries from a telephone shanty. No suspect named in available text. The incident underscores property theft at a small public utility location.
Captain William Murphy answered a rap at the door of engine house No 3 when a struggle began. The assailant was identified as Dick Frempton an oil worker from 12 Dagwin avenue. Frempton was taken into custody.
Joliet counts over 23 000 registered voters for Tuesday's election shattering past records. Weather could push turnout past the 20 788 who voted four years ago, with city hall figures pending final tallies.
Sam Carter reported his car stolen from 412 Gardner Street. The vehicle was found in Calumet City with three bullet holes after a hi jacking attempt at a tavern slot machines. Three youths fled the car as police pursued, one gunfire exchange stopped the car.
The Spectator becomes available at Woodruff and Louis Joliet hotel newsstands and its office, with plans to reach all Joliet newsstands soon. Currently offered by home delivery and these outlets.
Police headquarters received two license plates found on the Woodruff golf course this morning reported by Vicharene. The plates were linked to a Dooney vehicle and a Chase case, with April 10 noted.
Elvin Wood faces execution after the Illinois pardon board, led by W C Jones, weighs a possible reprieve. Officials prepare the death chamber at the state prisons for a midnight killing in the Nelson murder case. Wood admitted shooting Abner Nelson and throwing the body into the Illinois River after a brief plea hearing.
Deputies searched last night for a man who tried to scale a water tank on the Joliet Wallpaper Mills grounds after a caller refused to identify themselves. Woods, the watchman, reported seeing the climber and urged him to stop ascending.
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