Inquiry into Will County Poor Farm Food and Management
Investigations gathered from three sources probe alleged mismanagement at the Will County Poor Farm. Chairman William F. Seil pledges a thorough review as County physician Dr. H A Patterson orders immediate diet changes for ill inmates and flags constant nurse attendance. Reverend John W Funston calls for the superintendent’s removal or shifts in attitude amid reports inmates received unsuitable meals.
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Will County Poor Farm
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Will County Poor Farm Committee
H. A. Patterson
John W. Funston
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Seil
Minister Urges Change at Will County Poor Farm
Rev. John W. Funston denounces conditions at the Will County Poor Farm as unhealthy and mismanaged. He cites a former inmate, Mr. Etnyre, who endured terrible, unfit food and died last December, urging citizens and officials to act and support old residents.
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the Spectator
John W. Funston
Richards Street
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Funston
Etnyre
Action
Joliet
Rev. Funston
Spectator
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Blind Mothers Receive Pensions Under County Plan
County payments reach the blind and relief mothers as funds become available. Albion F. Delander reports 66 blind recipients received Oct 1 to Jan 1 payments, at one dollar daily for four quarterly installments, while relief recipients await July 10 payments.
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Albion F. Delander
Delander
Cook County
Public Service Common Stock Dividend Declared
Stockholders of Public Service Copy receive a quarterly dividend of fifty cents per share on the par and no par common stock payable August 1 as set by the board of directors.
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Parishioners Back Sermon urging action by pastor
A priest told a Spectator reporter that many parishioners praised his sermon and expressed willingness to follow his advice. He noted positive comments from church members who encouraged action in response to his message.
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First Horner Man to Run Patronage and Prison Jobs
Springfield reports that John V. McCarthy, longtime Horner ally in Will County, remains the patronage boss and will oversee state jobs. Rumors of a split prove unfounded as McCarthy says he will work to place deserving individuals. James McKeon seeks deputy warden at a local prison while Walter Lo is favored for postmaster. Additional expected appointments include warden and deputies, with Marty Henderson possibly joining the Sanitary District.
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Horner
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McKeon
Walter Lo
Marty Henderson
Sanitary District
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