One Term Treasurers and Sheriffs Threaten Illinois Reform
The 1870 constitutional convention aimed to curb temptation by limiting treasurers to a single term and prohibiting self-succession. Critics warn that Bill to allow consecutive terms empowers court house machines, jeopardizing sound government. Governor Green and political interests push for change, while Will County voters face a risky constitutional amendment.
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Joseph Medill
The
Chicago Tribune
Will County
Court House
Illinois
Green
George A. Barr
Barr
Jones
Carvon
Car Stolen from George Early Recovered by Police
George Early of 65 N Eastern Avenue reported the theft of his Oldsmobile. Hours later police located and recovered the car abandoned several miles from Joliet on a state highway.
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George Early
Eastern Avenue
Olds
Joliet
Two Aurora Girls Escape Disappointing Love Rebound to Joliet
Two girls from Aurora aged 14 and 16 fled home in search of relief from failing romances. They were found asleep at Joliet Union Station as Aurora police sought them after parents requested intervention. One had eloped with Howard Hanke and faced arrest for crimes in Aurora. both returned home after parents intervened.
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Joliet
Orie
Aurora
Ruth Bunton
Howard Hawke
Geneva
Ellen Pitstick
Bunton
Union Station
Hanke
Dennis Collins Wounded at Anzio
Pvt. Dennis Collins 21 son of Mr and Mrs Fred A Collins of 1500 N May St was wounded in action on the Anzio beachhead March 17 per a war department telegram to his parents He later wrote from England he is well and receiving good care He is a paratrooper who was not hurt on descent from a plane He enlisted March 1943 and went overseas January this year after a home furlough He played in local orchestras and led a band and is a Joliet Township High School graduate.
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Pvt
Dennis Collins
Fred A. Collins
May Street
Anzio
War Department
Collins
England
Italy
Joliet Township
Boy Bitten by Dog on Chicago Street
Five year old Richard Streitz of 706 Richmond street was bitten by a dog on Chicago street yesterday afternoon while waiting with his mother for a bus. The injury was slight and no further details were reported.
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Richard Streitz
Richmond Street
Chicago Street
City Hall Rumors Urge Mayor Janke Resignation Denied
Rumors spread through City Hall about a possible resignation by Mayor Arthur Janke and a fire chief stepping down for a state post, but Janke and officials dismissed the gossip as pure rumor and said they will complete their terms. Chief Nygren rumors and department shakeups were also noted but denied by Commissioner Sehring.
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Arthur Janke
Janke
Nygren
Free movie tickets offered for scrap paper drive
The Rialto theater plans a Saturday July 22 event giving 1000 free tickets to boys and girls who bring at least 2 pounds of scrap paper in bundles to the theater between 11am and 1pm. Extra 15 tickets go to top bidders of paper weight. groups may enter under one name. Proceeds aid the Scout Camp fund with police and Rainbow Council Scouts assisting.
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Rialto Theater
Rialto
Princess
Orpheum
Mode
R. W. Jones
War Council
Boy Scouts of the Rainbow Council
Attempted Burglary at Standard Brands Office
Officials of Standard Brands at 214 E. Cass street report an attempted burglary yesterday by unknown parties. Articles were scattered about the room and a window had been pried open.
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Standard Brands
E. Cass Street
Taxpayers Pack Court House Corridor For Tax Day
A long line of taxpayers fills the first floor corridor awaiting tax payment as delays in sending tax bills and the looming penalty date trigger a rush at the courthouse.
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Court House
Boy Hurt By Horse Fall In Joliet
Twelve year old Ronald Dibble of Joliet Route 3 was taken to Silver Cross hospital after a fall from a horse. The animal stepped on his hand crushing two fingers.
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Ronald Dibble
Joliet
Silver Cross Hospital
City Hospital to Add Water Mains and Plan Eight Inch Feed
A new six inch water main of 2400 feet will connect with a city line on the Elgin Joliet and Eastern Railroad near Maple road, providing about 50 000 gallons daily. The hospital funds the line with a Federal Works agency grant while an eight inch main is planned along Collings street to the old penitentiary carrying about 224 000 gallons daily. Meanwhile the American Institute Laundry uses city water at 125 000 gallons daily during well repairs.
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Collings Street
Williamson Avenue
American Institute
Three boys escape Illinois training school for boys
State police hunted for three youths who escaped from the Illinois State Training School for Boys near St. Charles at 8 25 last night. The break involved 23 boys after a guard was threatened with a knife. 20 were recaptured, while William Lamont 15 and George Larkin 16 of Chicago and Eugene Martin 17 of Peoria are still at large.
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Illinois State Training School For Boys
St. Charles
William Lamont
George Larkin
Chicago
Eugene Martin
Peoria
Boy Injured After Falling From Truck Near Clinton and Ottawa
Nine year old Robert Gibson of 8 W Allen Street fell from a truck driven by J Cole of a paper company near Clinton and Ottawa streets. He suffered bruises and cuts and was taken to St Joseph's Hospital after first being moved to fire department headquarters.
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Robert Gibson
W. Allen Street
J. Cole Paper Company
Clinton
Ottawa
Fire Department
St. Joseph's Hospital
Fifth Grade Technician Edward Hanson Returns Home
Edward J. Hanson son of Mr and Mrs Edward J Hanson Sr of 29 Clairmont Avenue will arrive home in a few days on his first furlough after twenty seven months in the Aleutians. He is stationed in Spokane Washington as a member of the engineer corps.
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Edward J. Hanson
Edward J. Hanson Sr
Clairmont Avenue
Aleutians
Spokane Wash
Engineer Corps
Le Vern Bick Killed in Normandy During World War II
Le Vern Bick died in Normandy while serving in World War II. The article notes his prewar work at a Derby grocery owned by Dominic Tonelli who was his brother in law, and his nickname Nick among friends. He entered the Army on July 29 1941 after a period at Sanderson and Porter.
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Derby
Dominic Tonelli
Nick
Army
Sanderson and Porter
Camp Wheeler
Fort Bragg
N. C
le Vern
Joseph
New
Joliet Hosts Democratic Candidates Meeting Tomorrow
Will county Democrats and residents greet state nominees led by Governor hopeful Thomas J. Courtney at the Elks building tomorrow evening. Emily Taft Douglas, candidate for congress, speaks among others. John G. Aremovic will preside as organizers tout strong independent support and upstate campaigning.
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Thomas J. Courtney
Will
Elks
Emily Taft Douglas
University of Chicago
Chicago
Douglas
Lorado Taft
Courtney
Joliet
Green
Cook County
Kelly
Kelly- Nash
Will County
John G. Aremovic
Escaped killer recaptured after 11 years on the run
Joseph James aged 42 arrested at Goodwill Manufacturing by Maxwell police led by Captain Capparelli and Sergeant Bresnahan. James, alias Jablonski, escaped in 1933 from a life sentence for the 1921 murder of a druggist, had used a clean living to evade capture and will be returned to serve his term.
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Louis Capparelli
James Bresnahan
Maxwell Police
Chicago
Joseph James
Polk
Goodwill Manufacturing Company
Roosevelt
Capparelli
James
Jablonski
Honor Farm
79Th
Throop
Ragen
Prominent Lockport Woman Dies After Illness
Emma P Specht 1301 Washington St Lockport died yesterday at St Josephs hospital after a lingering illness She was active in civic affairs aided her husband at his business member of Sarah D Moon chapter No 191 Order of Eastern Star Survived by husband John two sisters Margaret Hawley Bloomington NL Jennie Paddock Lockport and one brother Charles Johnson Richmond Wash Services Saturday at 2 PM at Goodale Funeral Home Rev Royal Lynwolt to officiate Interment Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery
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Emma_P._ Specht
Washington Street
Lockport
St. Joseph's Hospital
Suit Filed Over Stairway Injury at Rockdale Night Spot
Matthew J. Bungart sues Nick Jared in circuit court seeking 10000 dollars damages from injuries suffered two years ago when he fell down a stairway at a Rockdale gay night spot. The bill alleges improper maintenance and lighting.
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Matthew J. Bungart
Nick Jared
Rockdale
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National Cleaners
Ruby
Hickory
Thomas K. Spraene
Judge Sprague
John J. Nicholson
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City Hall
Sehring
Janie
le Vern Bick
Normandy
Signal Corps
Joseph Bick Jr
Robert Bick
Helen Johnson
Shorewood Beach
Edward
Raymond
Peter
Tonelli
Merle Costello
Oladine Pesavento
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