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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1931

Page

1

Robbers Escape After Chasing Through Chicago Auto Theft

Clothing valued at hundreds of dollars was stolen from three cars after break ins. Harold Near reported two bags of clothes taken from a parked car near Jefferson and Ottawa. Lee Ingalls chased two men from his car near Union Station where a top coat was stolen. John Ardeleau said a suitcase of clothing was taken from his car on North Ottawa Street.

Harold Near South Shore Drive Chicago Jefferson and Ottawa Streets Lee Ingalls Miller Avenue Union Station John Ardeleau Ottawa Street

Hull to Speak Next Thursday on Waterway Terminals

Congressman William E Hull will address Joliet business leaders at a noon luncheon in the Y M C A next Thursday. A Peoria resident and longtime waterway booster, he will describe Peoria’s terminal project and urge Joliet to build similar facilities to gain deep waterway benefits. The event is sponsored by the Joliet Real Estate Board led by William W Mollan.

Joliet William E Hull Hull Peoria Toliet

Halloween Prank Rampage Ahead of Schedule

Local reports note Halloween antics begin two weeks early with rocks and tacks damaging windows. A driver spotted a dummy on Raynor Avenue, later found to be a leaf stuffed prop. Police warn that property destruction will be prosecuted before Police Magistrate Nicholson.

Nolice Raynor Avenue Nicholas For Ango Nicholson

Five Thieves Steal Auto From Channahor Resident

Miss Myrtle Myers of Channahor reports her automobile stolen from near the intersection of Ottawa and Washington streets. Police are investigating the early morning incident and seek information from the public.

Myrtle Myers Channahor Ottawa and Washingston Streets

Thief snatches purse after warning woman on Chicago street

Mrs. Lelia Meness, 1823 W 105th Street Chicago, was robbed on Jefferson near Center street by a stocky man about 40 who warned her to be quiet and fled through a yard. Police rushed to the scene and searched the neighborhood for over an hour. Chief Fornango urged residents to report suspicious persons.

Lelia Meness W. 105Th Street Chicago Jefferson Street Center Street

Authorities Seek Suspects In Driveway Tonneau Slashing

Dr John Shutack reports his car parked near 1408 Col tins Street had its interior slashed. He doubts it was a boys prank and cannot name any suspects. Damage estimated around one hundred dollars.

John Shutack Col Tins Street

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