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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1938
Page
3
An attorney recalls the surge of citizens seeking aid during the depression. He notes relief limits, the need to hear every case, and the strain on officials. He criticizes rules demanding insurance cashouts for pensioners and reflects on fairness, courage, and the imperfect relief program.
Mrs. Edward McMahon a 47 year old Chicago resident was found wandering on the Jackson street bridge at noon by police. She had disappeared from Joliet relatives after leaving a Joliet residence Tuesday and was later returned to her husband in Chicago.
James Mimmach a 15 year old Chicago youth was placed on probation for one year for stealing an automobile owned by Gerald Dames. The car was driven to Union Missouri where state troopers stopped the youth who was returned to Joliet by Dames his father and aunt Mrs Howard Hewlett.
Chicago Meyer Bogue an ex convict and informer aged 50 was sentenced to two concurrent terms of 1 to 10 years each He begged the judge not to send him to Joliet noting there are at least 16 prisoners at Joliet who would like to get him for his stool pigeon work He was sent to Menard.
In Plainfield today homeowners and buyers review neighborhood listings with price ranges rising in the market. Real estate brokers report steady demand in suburban areas as new homes and updated properties hit the market this week.
The Joliet Will County drive ended with 7000 subscriptions and pledges totaling 65,177.37, short of the 73,900 goal. Verne L. Hahneman chaired the meeting at the Louis Joliet hotel and announced a new Go-Getters club to boost future gifts. Benefiting agencies include Boy Scouts, Catholic Youth, Y M C A, St. Josephs hospital, and others.
The piece notes Lent and upcoming Easter and Passover, but cold weather persists. It mocks belated warmth, jokes about chasing Winter, and mentions forecasts of continued cold with possible showers, with slight warmth only by Saturday. It hints at plans for spring fashion amid frosty conditions.
Dr J C Kamin a dentist at 101 N Chicago Street seeks a safe cracker to open his old safe he had used daily for fifteen years. He recently kept the old safe in his office but forgot the combination as friends asked permission to use it and he promised to show them the code the safe remains unopened.
Seadlund, a young Minnesota woods man, was condemned to die in the electric chair by a federal jury led by Judge Jd. P. Barnes for the kidnapping and murder of Charles Ross, a wealthy Chicagoan. He received the sentence last night and remained unemotional as he had when he killed Ross months earlier.
Britain's officials warned Hitler to refrain from any move on Czechoslovakia. They stated that peace in Europe would be jeopardized and that Hitler would be forced to respect status quo if he seeks a peaceful settlement.
Prominent American amateur athletic leaders urged withdrawal after Cairo changed dates from August 25 to September 8 and September 21 to October 8. They argued the new schedule would prevent college athletes from competing.
Major Emil Fey a former vice chancellor of Austria was found dead at his Vienna residence beside his wife Malvina and their son Herbert aged 20. Police said the deaths appear to be a triple tragedy amid the Nazi era.
Democratic candidates drive the primary battle in Will County with a flurry of meetings and campaigns. Ruth Brannon and Joe O’Neil press races in the state district while Joe Wagner canvasses DuPage. Lucas and Horner allies plan Joliet events as Igoe, Loeffler, Smith and others mobilize, with sheriff and superintendent races drawing broad attention.
Verle Davis a SPECTATOR's Golden Glover left Chicago with 30 teammates for New York to face Gotham's best in 16 bouts next Monday night. His selection was based on four outstanding early fights, though it is not yet certain if he will fight in Monday's program. The squad was due to arrive today.
Washington and President Roosevelt agreed yesterday to a joint congressional probe of the Tennessee Valley Authority. The inquiry will proceed on the condition that no avowed enemies of the TVA are appointed to the board.
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