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John P. O'Connor

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Window-breaker John O'Connor, 18, with Detective Kennety Hartwich in court. He pleaded guilty to smashing $2,210 worth of front windows at 14 State Street business places and stealing jewelry from one of the display windows. Superior Judge Roy H. Proctor sent him to Mendota State Hospital for a 30-day pre-sentence mental examination.

Date Created:
July 16, 1958
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created
July 16, 1958

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
35 mm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6442.7036

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder
Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0123BU
Legacy ID
WHi 99685

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