Mayor Is Dead Police Catch Auto Thieves
Local officials confirm the mayor’s death and report police have captured two suspects connected to an auto theft ring. Investigators are reviewing leads and the city awaits official statements.
04 Feb 1942
Page 1
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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1942
Page
1
Local officials confirm the mayor’s death and report police have captured two suspects connected to an auto theft ring. Investigators are reviewing leads and the city awaits official statements.
Arthur Janke, known as Art, campaigns for mayor by meeting residents in Puerto Rico and Washington. He runs a former B. E. Burke grocery and park board member with a Joliet born lad and his wife aiding the bid. Observers note a potential close race with parallels to Jones path from Park Board to mayor.
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