Potter Case Joliet Boy Faces Rare Meningitis Battle
Raymond Potter a 14 year old Morgan Park High student becomes known worldwide for battling Staphylococcal meningitis. He has undergone fifteen transfusions and experimental treatments since December, as doctors pursue a risky cure with sulpanilamide and antitoxins.
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Policy Racket in Joliet Stirred by Dinah Morris
A Joliet letter criticizes police inaction against a long running policy racket led by Dinah Morris. The writer says local Black residents suffer and fund Morris’s operations, citing gambling houses on South Chicago Street as part of the issue and urging authorities to act.
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Democrats fail Joliet petition drive says signer short
A Joliet note from January 3 reports Democrats could not gather enough signatures to petition for government change. The letter questions the remaining Democratic strength after the last election and cites opposition from their leaders to progress in Joliet.
Forsaken Criticism Of Joliet Police Chief Raises Attention
Local readers voice concern over Joliet police chief candidate Fornango. They urge newspapers to reveal more about his fitness and potential leadership to earn public trust.
Jones Urges Re-Election Of Mayor Jones In Joliet
In Joliet on January 3 a public statement expresses hope that Mayor Jones will win reelection, praising his record as wonderful and noting he faces no opposition.
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Harden Favored by Wilmington Voter Skeptic
In Wilmington on January 3 the Spec tator urges defeating Harden. The writer questions The Spectator's authority to influence local voters while praising Harden as the best supervisor who is expected to win easily.
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Harden Matchup Highlighted in Wilmington Spectator
Wilmington report notes Jim Harden featured in today's Spectator with emphasis on his activities. The item hints at upcoming events or commentary surrounding Harden.
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Jim Harden
Harden’s Defeat Expected in Wilmington Says Reader
A Wilmington reader insists a local official, cited as Harden, should not run again due to high costs to taxpayers and alleged self serving perks. The writer credits The Spectator for exposing a lucrative arrangement and urges voters to keep him at home.
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Sheriff O Neil Enters Sixth Week In Joliet
Joliet reports Sheriff O Neil has served nearly a month with all accounts focusing on city accounts and external books under his remit as of January at the start of the year.
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Joliet
O’neil
Community concerns over rackets and enforcement remarks
The speaker criticizes continuing racket activities and calls for action against illegal gaming. They mention slot machines drawing money, urge O'Neil to act squarely against corruption, and warn that paid publicity misleads law enforcement, urging a wake up to the issue.
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