Our Man About Town on track crowds and a rail fence idea
The column critiques crowds at Union Station and proposes a protective fence to keep travelers safe and preserve the city’s image. It jokes about station chaos, reviews fashion, and notes local remarks from Decatur figures while riffing on rail-centric plans and social life.
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Mack Hill
Ming You
Decatur Cafe invites public inspection by Pete Ballas
Decatur Cafe opens its doors for public inspection at any time. Pete Ballas is listed as contact for access and inquiries regarding the cafe’s operations and facilities.
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Pete Ballas
E. C. Payne Lumber Co
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Woman chess champion challenged in New York match
Negotiations proceed for a second women’s chess championship bout between Natalie Nixdorff of the Women’s Chess Club New York and current titleholder Mrs. S. R. Burgess of St Louis. Nixdorff has sent a formal challenge and it has been tentatively accepted.
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Natalie Nixdorf
Women’s Chess Club
8. R. Burgess
St Louis
Nixdorff
Washington to Chicago relay opens Grant Park carnival
A national capital to Chicago relay will start the international athletic contests in Grant Park from June 28 to July 6. School boys will carry a message from President Wilson to Mayor Harrison as the carnival formally opens on the afternoon of June 28 in the park stadium.
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National Capital
Grant Park
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Harrison
Weat Philadelphia Rod and Gun Club Spring Outing
Trap shooting and ball casting will headline the annual spring outing of the Weat Philadelphia Rod and Gun Club at Lawrence farm upper Darby Creek Delaware County tomorrow. A special feature will be separate events for the Iddles with many entries received for all contests.
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Philadelphia Rod and Gun Club
Lawrence Farm
Upper Darby Creek
Delaware County
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