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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
8
A newspaper column argues against compulsory voter registration by Joliet city officials. It warns the plan burdens citizens, may be unconstitutional, and could deny rights on election day without proper authority. The writer urges Mayor James to slow down and seek legal guidance from the Illinois attorney general.
A grand jury report released after a lengthy audit reveals missing funds from the county treasurer's books. Herbert R. Jones, former treasurer, faced a civil suit brought by State’s Attorney William R. McCabe for nearly 600000, but no criminal action followed. Supervisors later agreed to a settlement offer.
A grand jury report details indictments against Herbert R. Jones and Ben D. Jones for forgery involving a Manhattan State Bank pass book that covered a $123,000 loss. Herbert R. Jones also faces protein perjury charges tied to sworn statements and testimony. Bonds set at $5000 each with prosecution by State’s Attorney Burke.
The grand jury reports key points on the proposed settlement, noting county suit abandonment and shared prosecution costs for taxing bodies. It faults Grumman and Harden for rushing the deal and finds many supervisors poorly informed. It states lacking proof is actual payment in bribery charges and notes Columbia Casualty Company lawyers have not been paid.
The Grand Jury notes the Finance Committee never discussed legal aspects of the proposed settlement with the Board's attorneys and questions the loan size. It cites transfers of assets to wives during 1933 and 1934 by sureties. The jurors credit the court for preventing a fraud against Will County citizens and commend the judge's stand amid opposition.
St Mary's church hosts a St Patrick's Day card party at St Stephen's hall with cards dancing and refreshments. If Jiggs can sneak away from Maggie he may attend, otherwise Maggie could join for a social evening and a crowd is expected.
Miss Olmetti selected as popularity queen with maids of honor Miss Bebar Higgins Brown and McFadden. Do lores Wedic and Lola Burke win prizes for selling the most votes in the contest. St Marys parish hosts annual St Patrick day card party and dinner.
Edward G Powers warns against sales pitches that promise a civil service job with education courses. He notes such courses aid exam prep and are legal, but do not guarantee passing the exam or immediate employment. Victims report legitimate courses but empty job guarantees.
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