Judge Bartley Faces Question Over Grand Jury Gambling Probe
The piece questions Judge Bartley's rushed move to recall the January grand jury to probe gambling in Will County. It notes lack of consultation with the state attorney and sheriff and suggests world of doubt about widespread gambling abuses. It cites slot machines found at 17 taverns 3 gas stations and clubs as context.
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Judge Bartley
Will County
Bartley
Soldier Service
The
Elks, Eagles, Moose
Rivals
Swanky Yuletide
University
Country Club
University Club
Soldier Clubs
Joliet Sweatshop Probe Targets James Frank Pants Co
United States charges say the Joliet based James Frank Pants Company conspired to cheat the government and workers by paying wages below legal minimum and altering records. The Collins street firm has long employed women and operated a sweatshop with about forty workers.
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James Frank Pants Company
Collins Street
United States
Joliet
Spectator Plans Eleventh Golden Gloves Shows
The Spectator announces Joliet eleventh annual Golden Gloves tournament on Feb 9 10 and finals Feb 17 at Catholic High School gym with open and novice divisions. Notable entrants include Johnny Hendren Paddy Millon Ted Coy and Francis Smith among others. tickets go on sale Monday with reserved 75 cents and 1.00 final night.
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Catholic High School
Joliet
Martin P. Gleason
Paddy Millon
Kankakee
Nelson
Aurora
Virgil McGinnis
St. Charles
John Fairchild
Elgin
la Grange
Chicago Heights
Johnny Hendren
Johnny
Chicago
Ted Coy
A. Brock
Millon
Francis Smith
Spectator
John McCarthy
Great Northern Billiard Parlor
Recorders Office Sets Record in 1940s earnings
Recorder of Deeds Rob ert L Spreitzer announces that his office earned 11034.54 from December 1940 to November 1941, the highest in the office’s history, with 18883.33 gross and 7848.79 in salaries and expenses. For six months ending Nov 30 1941 the office earned 9201.80 with 3928.38 expenditures, leaving 5273.42 turned over to the county treasurer.
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Recorder of Deeds
Robert L. Spreitzer
Newkirk Slated for Sheriff by Barr Group in Will County
The Will County Republican Central Committee under A F Schupp plans a full candidate slate for April primaries. Ralph Newkirk is the organization sheriff candidate, Ivan Rhodes for treasurer, Glen L Cowing for county judge, and Don Lang for probate clerk. Senator R J Barr leads the group and seeks an 11th term.
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Will County
Republican Central Committee
A. F. Schupp
Ralph Newkirk
Ivan Rhodes
Glen L. Cowing
Don Lang
George A. Barr
Didacy
Fred R. Adams
Warren Wright
United States
Curly Brooks
Wright
Brooks
R. J. Barr
State Senate
Mayor Jones Did Not Cry Over Cost Report
New York dated Chicago report notes December living costs rose in 56 of 68 cities. Akron and Grand Rapids led increases at 1.3 percent from November, with Newark smallest at 5.9 percent and Joliet highest at 16.6 percent. Wage earners’ costs unchanged in Cincinnati Providence St Paul and Spokane.
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Chicago
New York
Joliet
Jones
Conference Board
Akron
Ohio
Grand Rapids
Mich
Factfinding ‘Organization
Cincinnati
Providence
St. Paul
Spokane
Newark
N. J
Joliet, Ill
Three Speeders Arrested by Police Magistrate
Three speeders were arrested yesterday and must appear before Police Magistrate William E Meade. Louis Mlakar 30 of 223 Mead ow avenue Rockdale clocked at 45 mph on Mc Donough street and ran a stop sign LeRoy Jozwiak of Cicero stopped for 40 mph on Chicago street Benny Maxwell 1112 Plainfield road cited for 40 mph on Plainfield avenue.
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William E. Meade
Louis Mlakar
Meadow Avenue
Rockdale
McDonough Street
LeRoy Jozwiak
Cicero
Chicago Street
Bennie Maxwell
Plainfield Road
Plainfield Avenue
Rabies Quarantine Still In Effect
Joliet health department warns the rabies quarantine remains in force and dog owners must confine pets. Reports say people were bitten by dogs in the past two weeks and any loose canines will be shot on sight.
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Joliet
Two purses lost report in Chicago streets
Joseph Viano of 463 Water Street reports the loss of a bill fold with about $60. McKinley Rivers of 156 South Desplaines Street reports the loss of a billfold with $5 in cash and cards.
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Joseph. .Viano
Water Street
McKinley Rivers
Desplaines Street
Lawsuit seeks damages over fatal bicycle crash in Ridgewood
Hulbert B Humber of Fox street seeks 10000 dollars for the death of his 11 year old son Harold struck and killed while riding a bicycle on September 20 1941 at the High street and Elgin avenue intersection in Ridgewood Defendants include Russell B Nelson Morris L Cary and Bernard Lawrence The plaintiff is represented by Frank R Jones and Robert Thomas A separate claim by Harry G O Reilly seeks 5000 dollars for injuries after a Joliet City Lines bus stopped abruptly near the Kankakee Ordnance plant on August 22 1941 He is represented by F Donald Delaney
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Hulbert B. Humber
Fox Street
Harold
High Street
Elgin Avenue
Ridgewood
Russell B. Nelson
Morris L. Cary
Walnut Street
Bernard Lawrence
Frank R. Jones
Robert Thomas
Harry G. O’reilly
Joliet City Lines
O'Reilly
Kankakee
O’reilly
F. Donald Delaney
Teens Sentenced for Paradise Food Mart Break‑in
Peter Jadron and Robert Blasky, both 14, were sentenced by Judge Glen L. Cowing to St. Charles Training School for Boys until age 21 after admitting to entering Paradise Food Mart on W Jefferson Street six times since December. Sgt Kwasniewski and Officer Burke witnessed the break in.
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Paradise Food Mart
W. Jefferson Street
Peter Jadron
Elwood Street
Robert Blasky
Columbia Street
Glen L. Cowing
St. Charles
William Kwasnieski
William Burke
Blasky
Jadron
Pep Meeting At JTHS Highlights Football Trophy Return
Ed Engstrom, captain of the 1941 Joliet Township High School football team, will present the team trophy at a pep meeting tomorrow morning. Special recognition goes to Earl McDonald, William Roth, William McAllister, and Lloyd Newberry for eight semesters of sports participation. Torch and Keystone society members, Junior college, freshman-sophomore, and varsity basketball teams will attend as Joliet Junior College faces Mexico City Tuesday to raise funds for a new stadium. Students may attend a 3 15 PM game Monday afternoon at a reduced price.
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Ed Engstrom
Joliet Township
Earl McDonald
William Roth
William McAllister
Lloyd Newberry
George Ranne
Torch
Keystone
National Honor Society
Joliet Junior College
Mexico City
Lions Club
Judges Meet Circuit Judges At Illinois Convention
Judges Bartley and Roscoe South will attend the annual meeting of circuit judges of Illinois tomorrow at the Sherman hotel in Chicago. Probate and county judges led by Fred R Adams and Glen L Cowing will also attend at the same hotel starting today, with the convention lasting through the period.
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James V. Bartley
Roscoe C.” South
Illinois
Sherman Hotel
Chicago
Glen “L
Our Friend Tony Busy
Tony Augustino leads a picket at Bowl Era alleys blocking 44 teams and tying up business. He aims to raise wages and improve conditions for county pin boys and says his motives are humanitarian. A union election at Sanderson & Porter will decide representation with NLRB supervision and notices warn employment not tied to union membership.
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Bob Quin
Tony Augustino
Augustino
Tony
Sanderson & Porter Shell Loading Plant
Laborers Union
Nout
National Labor Relations Board
Augustine
Sanderson & Porter Company
Uncle Sam
War Red Cross Fund Nears Regional Goal
The Red Cross War Fund totals 323 570.27 with Will County at 29 000, Crete under N E Helme sends 360 toward a 600 goal and local office expects about 34 000 statewide once returns are tabulated.
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American Red Cross
Will County
Crete
E. Helme
Canadian Soldier in Custody For AWOL Admission
Donald Haursroth of Buffalo admitted being absent without leave from the Canadian Army. He was taken from a Santa Fe passenger train by Special Agent Paul Jaeger after being found riding the blinds. Authorities reported the young man attempted cashing checks while intoxicated and lost nerve.
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Donald ¢. Haursroth
Buffalo
N. Xa
Army
Haursroth
Santa Fe
Paul Jaeger
Prank G Stimad Report on Tire and Wheel Incident
A notice from Prank G Stimad of 42017 Center Street reports the theft of a tire and wheel on a given day. The brief item notes the missing automotive parts and seeks information leading to recovery.
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Stimad
Center Ca
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William R. McCabe
Golden Gloves
Recorders Office
Barr Group
JTHS
Red Cross
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