Report shows ILGWU finances and reform aims under Dubinsky
William R. McCabe highlights the International Ladies Garment Workers' Union annual report led by president David Dubinsky. The piece praises open accounting sent to 270,000 members, notes income and expenditures, and argues transparency could curb calls for public regulation. It details allocations to politics, charity, strikes, education, and an $8 million defense fund, asserting no graft and urging unions to follow the example.
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International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union
David Dubinsky
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
American Labor Party
New York State
Greater
A. F. of L
Burgard Case Appeals In Supreme Court Argument
Oral arguments will be heard tomorrow in the Supreme court for the appeal of Ray Burgard sentenced for the unlawful death of Paul Margraf in an automobile crash two years ago. State's Attorney James Burke will represent the state and J W Faulkner will represent the defendant.
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Supreme Court
Ray Burgard
Paul Margraf
James Burke
J. W. Faulkner
Widen Sag Channel Appropriation Passed in Washington
An appropriation of 29 million dollars was approved to widen the Sag channel from the Sag to Calumet harbor. The project would widen the channel to 160 feet to allow large vessels access to the Illinois waterway from the Calumet sector of Lake Michigan. The maritime commission backs the plan to extend waterway facilities for defense purposes.
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Sanitary District
Sag
Calumet Harbor
Washington
Illinois Waterway
Calumet
Lake Michigan
Maritime Commission
Former Joliet Banker Visits From California
William Stern, a former Joliet banker and real estate operator, is visiting Joliet for a few days with friends and former associates. He lists Los Angeles as his home and once founded the Stern State Bank on Collins Street.
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William Stern
Joliet
Los Angeles
California
Stern
Stern State Bank
First National Bank
West Coast
Will County
Refinery Worker Burned To Death In Illinois Explosion
Joseph Jazynka, 53, of Lemont, died in an early morning blast at Globe Refinery near Lemont where he worked as a light oil control man. He was cleaning a still when the explosion occurred and his body suffered severe burns. An inquest is slated for 10 oclock tomorrow morning at the plant by Coroner E A Kingston.
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Joseph Jazynka
Lemont
Globe Refinery Company
Jazynka
E. A. Kingston
Draftee Shot In Mystery Near City Limits
Police investigate the shooting of George A. Pospychala a draftee found along the Black road near Catherine street. He says a ride with three men in a 1934 black Chevrolet led to an accidental gun discharge while en route from Springfield to Joliet area. His wound is not serious and officers doubt the tale as they probe further.
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St. Joseph’s Hospital
George A. Pospychala
Ft. Sheridan
Black Road
Catherine Street
Frank Peyla
Douglas Street
Ray Gretz
Clement Street
Ervin F. Roe
Pospychala
Springfield
Kankakee
Capt
Boe
Joliet
Chief Til Police Chief Recovering at Home
Police Chief N. J. Fornango is convalescing at his home after several days of confinement in St. Joseph's hospital. The nature of the chief's illness was not disclosed.
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N. J. Fornango
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Grundy County Centennial Observances Gather in Morris
Morris hosts the Grundy county centennial celebration with speakers Governor Dwight H. Green United States Senator James J. Davis and Joseph B. Fleming. Miss Ruth Peterson crowns Centennial Queen as history pageant debuts. Homecoming events planned for Morris Grundy citizens and Will County residents with church services and attractions through Sunday.
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Joliet
Grundy County
Morris
Dwight H. Green
United States
James J. Davis
Pennsylvania
Joseph B. Fleming
Chicago
Ruth Peterson
Morris and Grundy
Will County
Weather Brief Delays Golf as Showers Likely
Forecaster calls for light showers across much of the afternoon and evening with tomorrow's weather uncertain. Golfers are advised to seek shelter quickly if a sudden shower hits and postpone extended sessions until after tomorrow.
Look at Him Now Four Years Later
Four years after a near fatal birth, Francis Joseph Attaway survived thanks to Dr. A R Gilbert of Elwood who performed life saving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation for two hours through sterile gauze. The account notes his remarkable recovery and current health.
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Francis Joseph Attaway
A. R.gilbert of
Elwood
Paul At
Boston Store Strike Ends With Settlement Reached
The six week Boston Store clerks strike ended this morning after negotiations led by Virgil Floyd. Wages and paid vacations were agreed upon and clerks returned to work at 10 o clock. Pickets had patrolled the area since the strike began in May.
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Boston
Virgil Floyd
Teamsters
Floyd
Rites For Train Victim Saturday
Funeral services for Alvin Joseph DeLeary 59 of 128 S East Circle drive killed when his car was struck by a Michigan Central freight train at Gougar road crossing will be held Saturday at 2 PM in Western Funeral parlors. Son in law Walter Sheridan driver of the car is reported serious but improving. He is survived by Olive and seven children. Burial in Elmhurst cemetery.
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Alvin Joseph DeLeary
S. East Circle Drive
Michigan Central
Gougar Road Crossing
Walter Sheridan
William
Damnis
Olive
Dorothy
Virginia
J. Warren Leonard
The
First Christian Church
Elmhurst Cemetery
Dice Game Raided Five Men Seized
Police raided a dice game at a confectionery store run by Al Ballak at 363 Second Avenue. Five men were arrested, two dice and cash were seized, and the group was booked before being released by Police Magistrate William E. Meade.
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al Ballak
Second Avenue
William Burden
Earl Brooker
William E. Meade
State's chief investigator audits Will county car dealers
Lee A. Friend, chief investigator from the state department, surveys automobile dealers in Will county. The department has filed preferred charges against two Joliet and Kankakee dealers for selling cars without proper titles. Cases are pending while dealers are free on bonds.
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Lee A. Friend
State Department
Will County
Joliet
Kankakee
Remember Flag Day Saturday in Joliet
Flag Day will be observed in Joliet Saturday with the national observance. Merchants and residents are urged to display the stars and stripes. This year’s observance carries added significance due to patriotic feeling sweeping the country. Show you are a good American by displaying the flag in stores homes or on autos.
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Joliet
Heavy Fine Buster Greer Charged With Leaving Scene
Police arrested Greer 36 colored last night on a charge of leaving the scene of an accident after a complaint by Frank Spesia Jr of Chicago street stated his car was struck at 541 S Chicago street and Greer’s vehicle fled. Police Magistrate William E Meade later found Greer guilty and fined him $25 plus costs.
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Buster Greer
Frank Spesia,Jr
Chicago Street
S. Chicago Street
Greer
Shelby Street
William E. Meade
Behave Yourself Joe Locked Up After Doorbell Incident
Joe West age 50 of 116 East Washington Street rang a doorbell at 512 Rainbow Avenue. Police said he had been drinking and he was jailed at headquarters. He paid a $3 fine plus costs before Judge William E. Meade.
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Joe
Hallowe'en
Joe West
E. Washington Street
Raynor Avenue
West
William E. Meadé
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William R. McCabe
Burgard
James Frank
Collins Street
Rose Frank
Phote
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