Irishman Fitzmaurice Becomes Major After Transatlantic Flight
J. Fitzmaurice, an Irish pilot, is made a major by his government after aiding a German transatlantic flight that landed inland near Newfoundland. He recounts the voyage to the world while the German crew preserves the damaged craft and plans to continue the journey.
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J. €. Fitzmaurice
Tewshman
Bremen
New Foundland
Fitzmaurice
Canada
New York
Québec
Baron
Korhl
Jin Ottly
Greendy
New York Times
Crishintan
Germany
Filaurice
Ireland
Filamaurice
Lowden to Front as Candidate for President
Frank O. Lowden emerges as the front runner for the Republican presidential nomination at Kansas City in June. The West shows weakness for Herbert Hoover and Thiever, while Illinois boosts Lowden, who allies with Emerson at the convention, signaling a strong bid in November. The April 10 vote widens Lowden’s lead, marking him the best bet among declared candidates.
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Frank O. Lowden
le Front
Republican Party
Kanade City
Nasade
Herbert Thiever
Anade
Hoover
Naverer
Louis L. Finmerson
Ilinois
Lowden
Emmerson
Pritiaried
Miinoix
Republicana
Illinois
Illinois Primary Election Expression of the People
The Illinois primary results reflected a strong popular will, challenging established factions. Voters chose individuals based on merit and judgment, not endorsements, signaling a possible new voting habit.
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Illinois
Expression OF the
Chauncey M Depew Described As Unusual Man In News Memoir
The late Chauncey M Depew of New York City is portrayed as an unusual man a smooth politician a keen businessman and a scholarly gentleman with notable after dinner speaking ability. The author recalls hearing him at national conventions and recalls a 1903 or 1904 meeting with editors and Charles Emory Smith at the Great Northern hotel.
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Chauncy
M. Depew
New York City
United States
New York
Kansas City
Miinais
Mr. Depew
Charles Emory Smith
Philadelphia
Great Northern
St Peters Litheran Church Launches Large Membership Drive
St Peter's Lutheran Church begins a week long membership drive to May 27 aimed at expanding service to Forest Park. The drive classifies three districts with captains and volunteers, offers Sunday acceptance of applicants, and includes three lecture evenings for nonconfirmed members toward baptism and membership. A Pentecost reception on May 27 marks the finish.
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St. Peter's Litheran Church
Chao
Petre'y Tatheran
L” Trucks
Fred Wilkens
Fred Duensing
Frank Yarline
Walter Krueger
Ludwig Breitling
Madison Street
Henry A. Dietrich
Chay
Maiwurm
Cgattlieb Schwal
Henry Licht
John C. Price
Harry EE
Dumroese
Mesapy
Chas
Eneel
Hoffman
Walter] Fischer
ST. Peter's Lutheran Church OF Forest Park
Delegates Attend German Baptist Missionary Conference
Delegates from nearly all states plus Austria Germany and Siberia attended the German Baptist Missionary society’s annual meeting in Forest Park. William Kahn of Forest Park is general secretary and the Harlem State Savings Bank building houses the organization’s offices. William F Grosser is treasurer. Meetings were at the organization offices and at the Harlew Avenue church on Dixon Street. church ladies served dinner. The conference began Tuesday and closed last evening.
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Union
Austria
Germany
Siberia
German Bgyptist Missionary Society
Forest Park
William Kahn
Harlem State Savings Bank
William F. Grosser
Harlew Avenue
Dixon Street
Neighbors Agreeable to New Apartment Plan Edges Forward
Elmhurst realtor C H Allen plans an eight flat building at 418 440 Hannah avenue. He circulated a petition and secured the signatures of eleven of thirteen block property owners to avoid objections though permit not yet filed.
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C.H. Allen
Elmhurst
Hannah Avenue
Skeet Cup Focus as Forest Park Hosts State Shoot
Next Sunday April 22 Forest Park skeet team from Isaak Walton Rod and Gun Club meets Morton Grove for the loving cup donated by B Haut of Oak Park. The event features a State Skeet Cup open to all teams, with preliminary rounds, finals in 1929, and a special Jeaak Walton State Skeet Cup limited to Isaak Walton clubs.
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Forest Pack
Isaak Walton Rod and Gun Club
Morton Grove
B. Haut
Oak Park
Forest Park
Isaak Walton League
Red and Gun Club
Isaak Walton
Jeaak Walton
Hunt
Desplaines River
Morton Grave
Murton Grove
Fenal Field
Elmhurat
Neilson
Illinois
United States
Rafferty Sees WNBA Reinstatement After Air Ban
M F Rafferty proprietor of Tri angle Cafe Desplaines and Morrison says WNBA will return to the air after government action ordered suspension for wobbling. Radio Commission cited consistent frequency deviation and warned of strong arm tactics. Station began Feb 1927 with 3 to 5,000 watts later reduced to 500 and then 200 watts operating at 11440 kilocycles.
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M. F. Rafferty
Triangle Cafe
Desplaines
Morrison
Washington
Radio Board
Rafferty
New York Times
Radio Commission
WNBA
Forest Park
Michael T. Rafferty
Commission
Chicago 4
Samy Pickard
Chicago
Steel frame rises on Reich Building at Harrison and Desplaines
The Otto Reich Monument Co building at Harrison and Desplaines saw the steel framework go up this week. The new structure presents an imposing profile as the frame completes the exterior skeleton of the construction project.
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Otto Reich
Otto Reich Monument Co
Harrison
Desplaines
Forest Park Gun Club Featured In Outdoor Magazine
The May issue of Outdoor Magazine, official publication of the Isaak Walton League, dedicates more than a column to the Forest Park chapter and its gun club, highlighting its activities and impact.
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Meyers
R. H. Schaff
B. Tohnson
E. Camp
H. Gelger
Schwass
E Carp
Koonmond
Coria
Outdoor Magazine
Isaak Walton League
Forest Park
High School Orchestra Chorus Shine At National Conference
Proviso High School pupils Ruth Neske Bertha Jackson James Schuster and Martin Kwinger formed the chorus at the Music Supervisors National Conference in Chicago. Other Proviso students Ruth Dinnan Lilian Rappulin Walter Minnéster and Richard Daniles also participated. R Lee Onburn led the chorus while Henry Granzow played flute in the orchestra. The 300 in the orchestra represent 38 states. the chorus 25. The event featured Frederick Stock conducting Dvorak and other works. A National High School Orchestra Camp at Interlochen Mich plans eight weeks of training for 300 players under top conductors. Admission to the conference session was by badge.
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Ruth Neske
Bertha Jackson
James Schuster
Martin Kwinger
Karest’ Park
Proviso High
Schoal
Chorud
Music Supervisors
Auditorium Theatre
Chicago
Proviso
Ruth Dinnan
Lilian Rappulin
Walter Minnéster
Richard Daniles
R. Lee Onburn
Wioh
Henry Granzow
Frederick Stock
Chicago Symphony
Dvorak
New World Symphony
Trchaikowsky
Gileg
Rand
Wagner
Joseph FE. Maddy
University of Michigan
Howard Hanson
Eastman School of Music
Rochester
N.Y
Interlochen
Mich
National Bureau For the Advancement of Music
National Federation of Music Clubs
Hi Ap
Opening Day At Forest Park State Bank Draws Masses
Edith Hollman reports the formal April 1 opening of Forest Park State Bank after remodeling. Hundreds toured the new quarters. the Chicago Orchestra trio performed. A floral reception featured numerous generous congratulatory gifts and a crowd favorite, founder Albert Roos, and his son Albert Cy Roos, presiding as leaders.
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Edith Hollman
Forest Park State Bank
Chicago Orchestra
Pershing
Mthert Kkous
Abert Cy
Wine
Allert Roux
Madison Street
Isaak Walton League Night at Walton Kiwanis Meeting
Dr Warner's Walton Night Kiwanis Club in Madison Wisconsin hosted a Forest Park event led by Dr J T Warner a key member of both groups. The meeting drew a large attendance including about twenty five Isaak Walton League members who also belong to Kiwanis. A Wisconsin conservation advocate spoke on league work and a reel show from the league featured topics on fish hunting and wildlife including the sardine industry.
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Hardy Stechohm
Wisconsit Magazine
Madison
Win
Isaak Walton League
Forest
Mark Kiwanis Club
J. T. Warner
Kiwanis Club
Forest Park Kiwanis Club
Wisconsin
Maryland
Oak Park Starts Harlem Avenue Paving Prep
Oak Park crews began work this week on the Harlem Avenue project between Madison Street and Roosevelt Road. Excavators moved soil and cleared the area as preparation for paving the Oak Park side of Harlem Avenue.
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Oak Park
Harlem
Harlem Avenue
Madison Street
Roosevelt Road
Forest Park elects board of education members in large school race
Forest Park held one of its largest school elections as H R Buyer presided over a contest that reelects Lea Kitt, Willie Ernst, and other candidates to three year terms. Opponents put up a strong showing at the polls.
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Forest Park
Board of Education
H.R. Buyer
Lea Kitt Aan
Willie Ernst
Ren
Une Deguad
Weretiatoce
Bar Ene
Andy
Board of Education Elects Beloved Bellwood Leader
Fehal board of education elected a large majority winner Charen W. Me ib al Bellwood last Saturday amid routine ceremonies. The result reflects steady support from local residents and marks a decisive leadership change for the district.
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Fehal
Board’ of Education
Charen W. Meib
al Bellwood
Nei Sed
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J.T. Warner
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Burkariental Nail Bank & Trust
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Salvatore Sansume
Walt Brothers
Arrow, Petroleum Co
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Wellington-Stone Co
C. C. Hatcher, Jr
Rudolf Burkart
Ok Park ‘Truat & Savings Bank
Peofiles State Bank
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce
Madison Street Boasters’ Club
Ed Roos & Co
Albert Roos
Albert C. Roos
Aliguat Thode
Fred B. Ronn
Fred C. Hecker
C.F. Keamp
Augtust Thode
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Henry C. Rieck
Fred Hi, Roos
Herman F. Jacob
Hy B. Jenking
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Bolk
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August F. Melching
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