Democratic fight for Will DuPage rep nomination tightens
The Will and DuPage counties Democratic senatorial committee affirmed one candidate for state representative after a clash over earlier plans. Jos Perry accuses Judge Wilson backers of maneuvering to defeat him, while Conrad J. Wirth remains a leading candidate with several others in the field.
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Jos
Sam Perry
Wheaton
Perry
Will County
BE. L. Wilson
Wilson
Harrington
Joliet Chest Campaign Eyes March 15 Finish
Leaders from Jo liet Will county business divisions meet to review plans for the 1938 drive with a $73 900 goal. Verne L Hahneman says progress is strong and a March 15 close is anticipated. An advanced committee to solicit 300 names will form tonight at the Louis Joliet hotel.
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Joliet
Verne L. Hahneman
Braidwood
Joliet-Will County
Carl M. Monson
F . Woodruff
Sent
Arizona
JoHet
Youthful Vandals Damage Vacant Ridgewood House
Several youths yesterday entered a vacant house at 304 Ébbard Street Ridgewood and caused extensive damage to woodwork and walls then broke multiple windows in the home and nearby garage. The incident was reported to the sheriff by A. P. Johnson of 530 Fairbanks Avenue.
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Ébbard Street
Ridgewood
Sheriff's Office
A. P. Johnson
Fairbanks Avenue
Judge Wilson Continuance In Jones Suit Delayed
Judge Edwin L. Wilson could not hear the suit against Herbert R. Jones former county treasurer and bondsmen prompting a continuance until March 7. All attorneys appeared ready to proceed but Wilson was detained at home by a brief illness.
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Edwin L. Wilson
Herbert R. Jones
Wilson
Woman Injured In Freak Auto Accident Here
Mrs. Frank Sheffler 55 of 410 Market street was critically injured in an unusual crash at First and Eastern avenues yesterday afternoon. She ran into Milton Telfer’s northbound car at about 25 mph and was taken to St. Joseph's hospital with a deep scalp laceration and possible skull fracture.
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Frank Sheffler
Market Street
First
Eastern Avenues
George Betts
Eastern Avenue
First Avenue
Sheff’er
Milton Telfer
Fifth Avenue
Telfer
Delay Hearing Set for Audi New Trial Motion
Judge Claude N Saum continued the motion for a new trial in the case of Angelo Audi who was convicted last week of murder and sentenced to 20 years. The hearing was rescheduled to March 4 with both defense and state ready to proceed.
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AUDI
Claude N. Saum
Angelo Audi
Saum
Minnie Bianconi
Joliet Youth Sent to St Charles Home
James Brillinger a local 16 year old arrested last Monday as James Lyons was sent to St Charles yesterday by County Judge George N Blatt Sr after a theft arrest and confession to several burglaries. Length of confinement not stated.
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James Brillinger
James Lyons
St. Charles
George N. Blatt
Young Brillinger
St.Charles Institution
Democrats Set to Replace Lockport Canal Chief Walter
John A. Walter a 22 year chief clerk and acting canal superintendent at Illinois and Michigan Canal in Lockport will be replaced by a Democratic successor. Walter, a Republican, was appointed by Governor Lowden and learned of his removal last week. The canal office at Lockport sits in the old state house and maintains land records leases and water supplies for nearby factories despite the canal no longer serving navigable purposes. Walter had also served as Lockport postmaster and been a long-time figure in local business and social life.
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Horner
Will County
General Assembly
Will
DuPage
Walter Lowrey
Daniel Harrington
Harrington
Conrad J. Wirth
Coun
Wirth
D. Sullivan
Joseph Wagner
Sullivan
Wagner
John A. Walter
Illinois & Michigan Canal
Walter
Lowden
Lockport
A. E. Burt
Downstate
Dunne
State House
State and Leighth Streets
Walters
Chicago
Lothport
WPA Men Strike Rumor at Chicago Airport Alleges Grievances
About 6 500 WPA men at Chicago airport were said to be preparing a strike today. A circulating petition claimed half must rise too early for shifts while the other half returns home too late, prompting employee unrest.
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Chicago
WPA
Louis Defends Title With Victory at Madison Square Garden
Joe Louis retained the heavyweight title by knocking out Nathan Mann in two rounds and one minute 56 seconds at Madison Square Garden. Louis floored Mann three times before the final knockout, delivering a lethal left hand.
London Labor Demands General Election Over Chamberlain Policy
British Labour party and the Trades Union Congress pressed for a general election to decide support for Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and his policy of appeasing European dictators.
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London
Eagland
Neville Chamberlain
British Labor Party
Trades Union Congress
Europe
Hungary Pledges War Debt Payment to United States
Hungary announced yesterday its intent to pay the war debt to the United States and credits. The statement formalizes a move in postwar financial diplomacy and reflects effort to settle outstanding obligations.
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Washington, D. C
Hungary
United States
Andredits
Coal Prices Revoked by National Commission
The national bituminous coal commission yesterday revoked all minimum prices for soft coal. The revocation takes effect tomorrow and aims to correct injustices that forced many consumers to pay higher prices.
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Washington, D. C
National Bituminous Coal Commission
Quits Conference Lockport High Draws Public Action
Lockport High School announced withdrawal from the Vermilion Valley athletic conference. Athletic Director Edward disclosed the move shortly after Ottawa High School also left the conference.
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Lockport
Lockport High School
Edward
Ottawa High School
Debtor Joliet Lucenta Sought Money from Defunct Debtors
Harold Barnes reports a tire theft at his residence 706 Second Avenue after he found one tire and a wheel missing from his car parked in front of his home Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The note references Joliet Lucenta 811 Bennet and mentions debt collection ideas.
Lockport Plans Municipal Airport With WPA Support
Lockport executives and Holy Name Technical School officials confirm plans for a municipal airport on school land to be funded by a WPA grant estimated at 300 000 to 400 000. The Holy Name School will donate about 160 acres for the airstrip and 40 more for hangars and buildings, with the project managed under federal supervision and involving several WPA workers.
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Lockport
Lewis Holy Name Techenical School
Holy Name School
WPA
John Wilson
Harold Raue
Lockport Mayo
P. A. Dailey
First National Bank of
Chicago
Dance Planned for Benefit of Church
The Hi garian Reformed church plans a dance at Shroba's hall on Saturday February 26 to raise funds for a new pipe organ. Proceeds from ticket sales will go toward completing the church organ project.
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Higarian Reformed Church
Shroba’s Hall
PeER Moves to William Hamilton to California
William Hamilton, former township commissioner and longtime power in local politics, has moved to California after losing his bid for re election to Emmett McGuire. Hamilton previously led the township organization and shaped local reforms for years.
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William Hamilton
Way
California
Hamilton
Emmett McGuire
Cosioner
Repo
Weather Corner Reports Mild Warmth Ahead
Forecasts indicate a brief warming trend across the region with light winds and morning fog possible. Daytime highs are expected to rise into the 70s, while overnight lows stay in the 50s.
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