Illinois Con convention call vote draws partisan critique
The piece attacks Wood and O Neil for opposing a constitutional convention while praising non partisan groups and civic leaders who urged support. It cites Democratic Gov and 46 Republicans against the measure as political maneuvers. It also argues postal rate hikes on publications threaten press freedom and urges balanced fees.
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Yates
Illinois
Wood
O'Neil
Representative O'Neil
Representative Wood
Chicago
Will
Will and DuPage Counties
AC discusses gas tax plan and member ballot
Thomas I. Wagner said directors voted to allow member input on a proposed gasoline tax plan. The ballot presents the highway commission findings, suggests raising the gas tax from three to five cents, and increasing vehicle and operator fees. Ballots must reach the Association of Commerce by 5 p.m. Monday.
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Ation
Thomas I. Wagner
Wagner
Highway and Traffic Commission
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Missouri
Association of Commerce Office
Wilson traffic charges dismissed after court hearing
William H. Wilson of 1003 Kelly avenue had his traffic charges dropped in police court this morning. Police said his car rolled down a hill on Ruby street striking a Werden Buck truck, but Wilson claimed the brake was engaged. City attorney Francis Dunn and Wilson’s counsel John H. Savage urged dismissal as the complainant did not wish to prosecute.
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William H. Wilson
Kelly Avenue
Thomas K. Sprague
Francis Dunn
Wilson
Ruby Street
Werden Buck Company
John H. Savage
Joliet
Laymen’s League
Orville Belfield
William Dagget
Laurence Ruddy
Daughters Appointed Administrators in Staley Estate
Two daughters Mrs. Martha H. Hiss and Mrs. Sarah C. Borden named administrators de bonis non with will annexed for the estate of the late John R. H. Staley. Original executor Mrs. Mary Ellen Staley died recently. Remainder valued at 25 000 in real estate. appointments approved by Judge Fred R. Adams in probate court yesterday.
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Martha H. Hiss
Sarah C. Borden
de Bonis Non
John R. H. Staley
Mary Ellen Staley
Fred R. Adams
Will admitted probate for Louise S. Ingraham estate
The will of the late Louise S. Ingraham, who died February 23, was admitted to probate yesterday by Judge Fred R. Adams. Harriet Rayworth of Manhattan was named executor and sole beneficiary. The estate is valued at 34 050 dollars.
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Louise S. Ingraham
Fred R. Adams
Harriet Rayworth
Manhattan
Boy in collision sustains minor bruises in city street
Six year old Joseph Dionne Jr. of 452 Florence Avenue was struck by a car driven by Henry Errek of 504 Columbia Street at the Ohio and Herkimer streets intersection. Dionne was knocked to the pavement. Errek said the boy darted into the path as the car traveled east on Ohio. He was taken to St Joseph's Hospital for examination, which showed only minor bruises.
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Joseph Dionne Jr
Florence Avenue
Henry Errek
Columbia Street
Errek
Louis Hildebrand
Joseah Monshau
Ohio
Herkimer Streets
Dionne
Ohio Street
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Girl hitchhiker from Joliet to New York aided home
A 19 year old deaf Indian girl named Jerry Hubard was dropped off in Joliet by a truck driver while en route to New York. Officer Frederick Furry took custody and Peter McCarthy will assist her in reaching her destination.
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New York
Joliet
Frederick Furry
Jerry Hubbard
Furry
Peter McCarthy
Police hold three model planes found near Schmidt plumbing
Officer William Findlay recovered three model airplanes last night from the rear of the Schmidt plumbing establishment. The owner may be seeking the hobby craft, and detectives will contact neighbors and review surveillance for identification.
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William Findlay
Schmidt Plumbing Establishment
Car collision reported with minor damage
Early yesterday morning two autos driven by Ray Bursatte of Joliet and Chris J. Ecomonis of Kankakee collided after a quick stop when gravel on the road caused tires to slip. Both drivers reported slight damage and emphasized the gravel contributed to the incident.
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Ray Bursatte
Comstock Street
Joliet
Chris J. Ecomonis
Kankakee
Good Friday Services Planned Across Joliet and Will County
Plans detail city and county offices closing tomorrow from noon to 3 PM for Good Friday observances. A Rialto theater service runs under Will County Ministers Association while Tre Ore sermons unfold at St Marys St Anthonys in the loop and at St Raymonds cathedral under Bishop McNamara.
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Joliet
Will County
Rialto Theater
St Raymond's Cathedral
Martin MacNamara
William Boyd
Illinois State Employment Service
McNamara
le Raymond
Runaway Boy Returns Home After City Loop Incident
A 16 year old boy from Chicago was found wandering around the loop at about 3:59 a.m. by Officer Adam Bielee. Acting Captain Lonnie Randolph notified the boy's father, who agreed the boy could ride the bus home. The father cited a family dispute with the grandmother as the cause but said all was well now.
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Rober Francis
Chicago
Oticer Adam Bielee
Lonnie Randolph
Man Charged in Rape Attempt. Warrant Issued
A 19 year old girl signed a complaint before Police Magistrate Thomas K Sprague this morning charging Robert Richards 465 S Ottawa street with attempted rape A warrant was issued but police could not locate him at press time Richards described as 5 7 125 pounds 24 years old with brown sweater blue shirt dark trousers and scratch marks on his face He was last seen being dropped at the YMCA and headed north on Joliet street Officers Davidson and Fallinske led the investigation Richards is married with three children and was accompanied earlier by Calvin Abbott and Ben Wilson during the night’s events
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Thomas K. Sprague
Robert Richards
Ottawa Street
Richards
Calvin Abbott
Ben Wilson
Wilson
Abbott
Joliet Street
Alex Davidson
Louis Fallinske
Boy Struck by Car in Lockport Injury Report
A boy, son of Mr and Mrs David Allen of 324 Conners Avenue Lockport, was struck at Bruce Road and Green Garden yesterday afternoon by a car driven by George Bakan of 500 Harvard Avenue. He sustained only slight bruises per the sheriff’s report.
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Dale David Allen
David Allen
Conners Avenue
Lockport
George Bakan
Harvard Avenue
Bruce Road
Green Garden
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