Green campaign needs stronger sales pitch for downstate Illinois
The column argues Dwight Green will rely on Chicago mayoral votes to win the governorship but warns downstate Republicans need their own reasons to back him. It suggests Courtney and Jarecki Democrats helped Green and calls for clearer self-promotion and fundraising details.
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Dwight Green
Illinois
Chicago
Green
Mr. Green
Kelly
Tom Courtney
Chicago Daily News
Courtney
Jarecki
Public audit for Conrad J. Wirth should be released
Fher audit of Conrad J. Wirth was presented to the county finance committee but no public findings or filing with the county clerk occurred. The editor urges posting the original copy with the county clerk, exposing any tax rebates or interest evasions and ensuring fair process before indictments.
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R. S. Blunt
Conrad J. Wirth
Edwin Drecksler
Board of Supervisors
Criminal Court
Angelo Rossi Dies at 77 in City
Angelo Rossi aged 77 of 402 Eastern Avenue died yesterday at St. Josephs Hospital. Survived by wife Ida four sons Cyril Victor Lawrence and Peter three daughters Mrs Joseph Capasse Mrs Joe Willmott and Mrs Arthur Ostram and twelve grandchildren. Body to be removed Friday at 9 am from Western Eumneral Parlors. Services at 9:30 am at St Anthony's Church with interment to follow.
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Angelo Rossi
Eastern Avenue
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Ida
Cyril
Victor
Lawrence
Peter
Joseph Capasse
Joe Willmott
Arthur Ostram
St. Anthony’s Church
Wirth Denies Audit Charges as County Board Rebels
Republican county supervisors revolted from A F Schupp's control by defeating a move to elect Dr Fletcher as county physician. A secret ballot ousted Schupp ally, voting to keep Dr Wiskocil. The board also cut salaries for Margaret Haley Teresa Boyle and the county nurse and adjourned to prepare the annual budget with a forest preserve vote upcoming.
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Board of Supervisors
A. F. Schupp
W. R. Fletcher
E. J. Viskocil
Schupp
Dr. Fletcher
Dr. Wiskocil
Margaret Haley
Teresa Boyle
Forest Preserve District
Wirth Denies Shortage, Promises Settlement Upon Audit
Conrad J. Wirth former county treasurer today fought back against charges of a county shortfall and vowed immediate full settlement once audit results are known He and his lawyers demand access to the Blunt audit to verify figures While some sums are listed as loans to individuals creditors include A E Kinson EF Booth A J Garrity Calhoun and others with small debts totaling many hundreds of dollars The case hinges on fund transfers and the final balance and may even show the county owing Wirth if figures change
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Conrad J. Wirth
Wirth
A. E. Kinson
Kinson
U’s
EF. Booth
A. J. Garrity
Calhoun
Custer Township
Grand Jury Monday Action on Election Irregulars and Felonies
The grand jury convenes Monday to examine alleged efforts by floaters to influence the June election. It will hear about Rip Edwards and Fahey’s involvement in repeating. Charges include burglary robbery kidnapping and rape with Judge Bartley preparing the panel. Two escapees from the old prison may be indicted for kidnapping and auto theft.
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Rip” Edwards
Patrick D. Fahey
J. W. Bartley
No Fines In Police Court On Hot Day
Minor traffic violations were settled in police court yesterday. George Savich 18 paid a $1 fine and costs for driving without a vehicle tag. John Cowing H 832 Kelly avenue H. P. Folkers 1321 Kenmore avenue and Tony Mackay 658 Landau avenue each paid $1 and costs for overparking.
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George Savich
Columbia Street
John Cowing
Kelly Avenue
H. P. Folkers
Kenmore Avenue
Tony Mackay
Landau Avenue
Man Fined for Disorderly Conduct After Cass Street Incident
Bruce Mentzer claimed heat felled him near Collins Street but Judge William E. Meade fined him $3 and costs for disorderly conduct. The fine was remitted on his promise of good behavior going forward.
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Bruce Mentzer
Cass’ Street
Collins
William E. Meade
Victims Die In Pole Unloading Accident At E J and E Yards
Edward Cox aged 60 of 121 Iowa Avenue and Harry B Swanson of 561 Irving Street died after a pile of poles collapsed while unloading from a flat car at the Columbia Street yards of the E J and E. Cox funeral set for Saturday at 2 pm from Sonntag funeral home with burial at Elmhurst cemetery. Swanson service to be held tomorrow at 3 pm at Carlson funeral home with burial at Elmhurst cemetery. Cox survived by wife Adeline and ten children. Swanson survived by wife Mabel, his father, a sister and three brothers.
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Edward Cox
Iowa
Avenuue
Columbia Street
Silver Cross Hospital
Harry B. Swanson
Irving Street
Cox
Sonntag Funeral Home
Herkimer Street
Elmhurst Cemetery
Albert A. Bauman
Richards Street
M. E
Adeline
Swanson
Carlson Funeral Home
Youngs Avenue
William Thornberg
Green Seeks Republican Nomination In Chicago Mayoral Race
Dwight Green, who ran for mayor as a Republican last April, circulated nominating petitions in Will County today. He plans to seek the Republican nomination again next April, backed there by the Barr organization.
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Dwight Green
Chicago
Green
Republcan
Will County
Barr
Joliet Seeks Court Ruling to Increase Waterway Flow
Joliet mayor and city attorney meet Chicago officials and state engineers to press the Illinois Supreme Court for a ruling to raise Lake Michigan outlet flow. Residents report daily complaints as the river remains fouled with scum and debris due to low diversion rates and stagnant movement.
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Joliet
Chicago
George T. Jones
James G. Holbrook
C. W. Klassen
Department of Public Health
Carl E. Schwab
State Department
Lake Michigan
Supreme Court
Convict Surrenders in Chicago Office
John Hooper, an escaped prisoner from a Tuscon Arizona camp, walked into Walter Nolareo collector of internal revenue in the post office to surrender. Federal officers in Chicago will take him into custody today.
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John Hooper
Walter
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William R. McCabe
Mr. Blunt
I. OG. Ud’s
Grand Jury
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