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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1932
Page
3
A loop cashier leaving work rushes home with a helper then declines a late dance date. Her intended escort never appears for their nine o'clock plans, while her brother unexpectedly reveals the missing date canceled yesterday leaving her to face another evening solo.
Arthur J. Coleman an inmate of Stateville honor farm is known as a taxidermist and sculptor. Since 1928 he has spent his life behind prison walls after a conviction for murdering his wife. His shop inside Joliet prison produces pieces prized by inmates and notable figures such as Mary Garden Ruth Bryan Owens and Senator James Hamilton Lewis. He has attracted attention from prominent people seeking his pardon.
Police chief Nicholas Fornango orders patrolman Thomas Kwarta to verify each home reporting a dog's death after rumors of running dogs being captured for execution. Citizens call in with stories of missing or killed pets prompting fear and confusion in the town.
Joliet women committee led by Miss Nellie Gibbons outlined the September 10 tag day for the Guardian Angels Orphans home. The group met at the Plainfield road orphanage Monday evening with Gibbons as chair and Sura tin Schuster as honorary chair, while Mrs Lauder di accepted the chair due to illness.
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