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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1939

Page

6

Cantiard Fron Page and Makers for We and 2

Fragmentary notes describe a 1923 event with belts, measures, and rewards. readable items reference a first belt and allotments, suggesting a prize or recognition connected to a local page and makers group.

Stolen Car Case Tied to Local Police Figure

Police investigate a penny racehorse machine incident with snapshots found in a dashboard. A car, abandoned near a local police character's home, may show the figure in photos. Ownership of the vehicle, linked to Fred Carlson of 1313 Eagle Street, remains undetermined.

Polee Fred Carlson Eagle Street

Minor Motor Crash Injures Joseph E. Cutting in City

Joseph E. Cutting at 917 Elizabeth Street sustained minor injuries when his car was hit by Raymond Monterastelli of LaSalle at the Jackson Street and Broadway intersection. Witnesses include George Waratick of 1003 Cora Street and gas station attendant George Frederick.

Joseph E. Cutting Elizabeth Street Raymond Monterastelli LaSalle Jackson Street Broadway George Waratick Cora Street George Frederick Monterastelli Eligius Weir State Frederick

New City Chief Controversy Sparks Municipal Shakeup

The council assumed control with Odenthal heading the street department after Miss Brennan resigned. Chief Fornango, in service since Hennessy’s election, faces potential retirement as rumors name Captain Overby or a civilian as next chief. Fornango earns half his current wages as a pension and has long served the force.

Miss Brennan Odenthal Fornango Hennessy Jones Captain Overby Force

Fin James Thomas Held Over Forged Contract Case

James Thomas of Chicago was jailed at the request of J. Treharne of 119 E Jefferson Street after Thomas allegedly forged a contract for a stoker at J A Blackley's cleaners in Ottawa on April 29. Treharne says Thomas collected $5 and kept it instead of delivering it to him.

James Thomas Chicago J. Treharne E. Jefferson Street Thomas J. A. Blackley

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