Killer Given 114 Years and Policeman Facing Ouster
Fred Fritz Whitney faces prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter for the April 24 party killing Gerhart Houk. Whitney shot Houk and wounded Randall and Robert Houk during a booze fueled scene at 405 Theodore St. The defense cites self defense amid a police review led by Chief Fornango. Whitney’s gun was Schelling’s, and Schelling’s conduct is under scrutiny by the board. The case drew attention from Sheriff Oliver Flint and local politicians.
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Fred “Fritz” Whitney
Gerhart Houk
William Bailey
Theodore
Whitney
Houk
Randall Bailey
Robert Houk
Baile
Robert Hou
Hjalmar Rehn
Schelling
Leen Whitney
Nicholas Fornango
Chief Fornango
Board of Police Commissioners
Oliver Flint
Sam Bailey
Henry Schelling
Hook
Citizens' Group Praises Mayor Over Bridge Steps Stance
A West side businessmen committee commends Mayor William A. Hennessy for opposing state plans to add steps at the Jefferson street bridge approach. The resolution also praises the city’s stand against closing Des Plaines Street between Clinton and Cass. Committee members include J. C. Adler B. F. Wood Thomas Calamaras Henry Schoettes George A. Griparis Henry E. Rich A. H. Brunning Sam Stein and George R. Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Hennessy
Jefferson St. Bridge
West Side
Desplaines St
Clinton
Cassits
J. C. Adler
B. F. Wood
Thomas Calamaras
Henry Schoettes
George A. Griparis
Henry E. Rich
A. H. Brunning
Sam Stein
George R. Hill
Postmaster Fletcher Attends Peoria Illinois Meeting
Postmaster William R. Fletcher attends a convention of Illinois postmasters in Peoria. Arch Coleman, first assistant postmaster general, to speak at tonight's banquet. Fletcher, on the Illinois postmasters association executive committee, is expected to return tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Fletcher
Peoria
Illinois
Arch Coleman
Banqnet
Fletcher
Illinois Postmasters’ Association
Tomor
Joliet figure Vincent Olmetti shot dead in street murder
The so called Al Capone of Joliet Vincent Olmetti was found shot four times on Cherry Hill Road near the Lincoln Highway. He lay dead at the scene with a 38 caliber revolver used in the attack and his belongings and cash recovered. Police expect gang-related motives tied to his bootlegging operations and prior criminal history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Olmetti
al Capone
Joliet
Will County
Olmetti
Chamberlain and Sloan
Cherry Hill Road
Lincoln Highway
Richard J. Barr
James A. Maxwell
Pilcher Park
Loren Swinford
Cora
Jones
Joe Perconte
Maple and
Jackson Sts
Ec 4
Mayor Declares Saturday As Straw Hat Day In Joliet
Mayor William A. Hennessy designates tomorrow, May 21, as official Straw Hat Day in Joliet. Citizens are urged to buy a new summer straw hat and wear it to show seasonal spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Hennessy
Joliet
Lutheran Players to Present Dust of the Earth Drama
The four act drama Dust of the Earth will be presented next Tuesday evening at the Ottawa Street M. E. church by the Lutheran players of St. John's Lutheran church. Miss Katherine Houston directs with Miss Dorothy Bolton assisting.
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Ottawa Street M. E
Lutheran Players of St
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John Maddin
James Matour
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Gregory Dairy’s
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Gratz Motor Sales
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