Defiance of Decency by Joliet Officials Over Fireman Carter
A Joliet editorial denounces Mayor Jones and city commissioners for letting David Carter remain a city fireman while allegedly profiting from county duties. It condemns delaying action as harmful to the hungry and unemployed, urging resignation and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Yor Jones
Whalen
Lentz
Lennon
Shepley
David Carter
Joliet
Carter
Board of ‘Supervisors
Jones
Genuine Yankee communism and a democratic switch
A proCommunist column argues the Communist Party of America offers safety and patriotism while rejecting Moscow influence. It praises Earl Browder and William Z. Foster at the tenth national convention and portrays the party as American and democratic in spirit.
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Communism Party of America
Judy
Moscow
Earl Browder
William Z. Foster
Ameri
Orr Presses New Trial For Jelliga In Murder Case
Attorney Pence B. Orr moves for a new trial for John Jelliga, convicted of participating in the robbery and murder of Edward Pansa in Crete township. The motion cites inflammatory prosecutorial argument and courtroom spectator conduct as errors, and notes Judge Saum’s handling of testimony and requested instructions. Judge Saum plans Joliet visit Saturday to hear the motion.
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Pence B. Orr
John Jelliga
Edward Pansa
Saum
Joliet
Orr
Jelliga
Crete Township
Many Face Judgment By R F C In Bank Collapse
Joliet residents face judgments tied to the Central Republic Bank and Trust collapse. Frederick W. Woodruff of the First National Bank paid $84 190 to satisfy his stock liability for about 841 shares. The Re construction Finance Company seeks judgments against all bank stockholders under Illinois law.
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Joliet
Central Republic Bank and Trust Company
Chicago
Frederick W. Woodruff
First National Bank
Will County
George W. Woodruff
F. W. Woodruff
National Bank of Republic
Charles Dawes
Central Trust Company
Woodruff
Reconstruction Finance Company
First Group Arrives at Joliet Industrial Health Camp
The Joliet Industrial Health camp opens its thirteenth season with the first group arriving by bus. The two week sessions host up to 80 malnourished children, ages up to 12, drawn from mill districts and sponsored by a community committee. Children begin days at 6:45 with washing and teeth cleaning before meals and cottage upkeep.
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Joliet
Steel
Iindg Steel Works Club
Roger Gradberg Fatally Injured On Highway 69
Roger Gradberg aged 13, son of Mr and Mrs E J Gradberg of 502 East Cass Street, was killed when the bicycle he rode was struck by a car driven by George Clark on Highway 69 near Shorewood Beach. Clark was traveling west toward his home at a moderate rate.
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Roger Gradberg
E. J. Gradberg
East
Cass Street
George Clark
Shorewood Beach
Sheriff’s Office
Clark
Tragedy at The Spectator City: Gradberg Killed by Car
Roger Gradberg, a dependable carrier for The Spectator, died when struck by an automobile driven by George Clark. Clark, a pressroom employee at The Spectator, remained at the scene as management mourns the loss of Gradberg’s faithful service.
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Spectator
Roger Gradberg
George Clark
Roger
Spetator
Clark
Collision Fatality Near Inwood Golf Course
Clark struck a bicycle rider near the Inwood golf course after horn, braking, and evasive action failed. The youth, Gradberg, died en route to St Joseph’s hospital. Deputies investigated and the driver was released to await an inquest.
Dan Cupid On Strike Slashes County Licenses
County Clerk Henry Koerner reports only 41 marriage license applications in the first 15 days of June. He notes the Saltiel law, effective July 1 1937, reduced licenses from 86 in mid June 1937 to seven in July 1937, reflecting a sharp decline in marriages this year.
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Dan Cupid
Henry Koerner
Auto Thief Caught by Fingerprint Evidence
Police traced a stolen Folger Adams car to 19 year old Leonard Latos of 440 Meeker Avenue after fingerprints found on the vehicle matched his prints. The car, recovered from a ditch, had been abandoned with a companion who was later released. Latos confessed after confrontation with the evidence.
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Folger Adam
Sherman Street
Leonard aLtos
Meeker Avenue
Latos
Herman Valentino
Argo Man Struck By Car In Bloomington Driver Named
Argo Illinois resident John Rubel was seriously injured early today when struck by a car driven by W C Fitzgerald of Bloomington on a highway about half a mile east of Braidwood.
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John Rubel
61St Street
Argo
Ill
W. C. Fitzgerald
Bloomington
Braidwood
Michigan Beach Closing Decision Near As Tests Roll In
Michigan beach facing controversy over water quality with tests by Thomas Testin and a verdict expected from Dr. Philip McGinnis. George Mahoney Jr. says final action could come Saturday with guards on duty and possible WPA work planned later.
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Joliet
Michigg Beach
George Mahoney Jr
Thomas Testin
Philip McGinnis
WPA
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William PF. Metcabe
Burke
R.F.C
Gradberg
Inwood Golf Course
George McGee
Michael Godich
Melvyn Pierson
Ogelsby
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Thomas Wise
Louis Meurer
Ruth Brannon
Michigan Beach
State Department of Public Health
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