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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1932
Page
1
The Spectator reports an elected official observed barefisted fraud at a south side precinct. Claims say 50 men from Gary and nearby areas arrived by car to vote twice, boosting turnout. A probe by county election officials is expected.
A petition to place Middle West Utilities in receivership was filed in federal court by Lincoln Printing Co seeking $8,000. Judge James H. Wilkerson will hear the petition today. Samuel Insull denied Commonwealth Edison Peoples Gas and Public Service Co. of Northern Illinois were involved. Commonwealth Edison rose over 10 points to 65 percent.
Joseph Danfris a Joliet photographer drank potassium bromide to end his life. Friends found him unconscious and he was rushed to St. Joseph's hospital where he was pronounced not in danger. He was detained to prevent further self harm.
Mayor William A. Hennessy and a panel of Joliet officials join the American Legion to outline a city canvass aimed at aiding unemployed residents. Commissioner Robert Wraith and Commissioner Samuel E. Shepley will assist. plan urges homeowners to pledge spending on homes and yards to stimulate work.
One hundred twenty five thousand dollars in tax anticipation warrants will be issued to pay city employees for the first time since last September. Mayor William A. Hennessy expects distribution within two weeks and says selling the warrants is no longer being pursued.
Rockdale voters will elect a president and three trustees Tuesday from two tickets. Incumbent Joseph Kuhar leads the conservative slate while the People's ticket opposes them. Running mates include Anton Lever and Paul Akelaitis for Rocks’ side with John Rocks seeking reelection.
Federal agents raided a farm southeast of Joliet on Hill road destroying a 28 000 pint a week wildcat brewery hidden inside a barn. They found seven 500 gallon vats four full barrels and stock for shipment plus beer bottling in a nearby house. Two men fled while officers seized beer and arrested local residents Fritz and Starke and William Offerman at an ice cream parlor raid.
County workers man the last-minute tax rush as May 1 approaches the final payment date. So far $756,478.65 has been collected, with totals expected to rise before the deadline.
Final rites for Mrs. Jessie Kelly aged 55 of 612 Elmwood Avenue will be held at Heartchurch at 9 30 this morning. She died from a self inflicted gunshot wound believed connected to mental derangement. Burial is planned at Mt Olivet cemetery.
An explosion at Ohio's new five million dollar state office building in Columbus killed nine men and left another critically injured while at least 52 others sustained serious injuries.
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