Chicago Suburbs Rates Not Raised for Commuters
The proposed 20 percent fare increase for Chicago and suburban riders was delayed until mid February. A hearing postponement to January 24 was granted by Examiner Wilda A. Daque as attorneys for railroads and utilities argued the cost data. Northwestern Railway officials testified service hasn’t kept pace with time, while opponents argued the rise would be discriminatory. the hearing is expected to conclude within ten days of resuming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilda A. Daque
Interetite Commerce Combssion
Washington
Railronds
Annte Utilities Comnuedon
Thia
Jen
Aideh
Great Southern Hotel
Migh M. Siater
Fortine
Northwestern Railroad
Une
A. I. Huenery- Mager
Zion City
Robert Thompson
Northwestern
Chicago
Inessenpers
Congressional Reapportionment Plan Draws Chicago Opposition
A Chicago district plan proposed by party leaders would create two at large seats and four new districts, shifting representation away from downstate areas. The Northern District would include Kane and Winnebago counties, while Chicago would gain one of the two new seats, sparking opposition from downstate interests and potentially delaying action until a 1922 reappointment.
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Chicago
Tilindy
Congress
Momlay
Woehligton
House
Mts
Lt. Organ- Wmeaton
Staladhomistevon
Staladhomistevon and Thy Republitol State Committee
Congree
Probaly
Downystate
Coples
Fuller Aia
Larke County
Wietriet
Take
McHenry
Doone
Winnebago
Kane
Dv Wild
Kendall
Lan Salle
Furether
Wit
Grundy
Dy Page
Bank
Irge
Hinge
Taft to Speak at B'nai Brith Event on Anti-Hatred
Former President Taft delivers a talk at a B'nai Brith celebration on anti-Semitism. The event, chaired by A. T. Seelenfreund, grand secretary, features guests Leonie Crown of AEP and Raft, plus other prominent figures from Ohio and Iowa. The lodge aims to highlight Zionist philanthropy and national Jewish concerns.
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Taft
Fommer
Willian Howard
Lar Sutle ‘Phursdiy
Renne Ataieks
Money Ford
Tau Watson
vEurope
Ranh
Abba Thuley Silver
Joven Ohio
Ita
Kayene Mannheiuer
Gen Moines
Towa
Thatate
Park Law Delayed as Council Postpones Parking Vote
The transportation committee votes to postpone action on the parking ordinance for four months. Present enforcement remains strict under the current ordinance while the committee reviews amendments and a proposed prohibition on turning around on loop streets.
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Councilloo Transportation
Namith
Thompson
A. O. Kostner
Armoured Heiress Engaged to J of Fortunes’ Heir
The engagement unites Miss Armour of Chicago society, daughter of A Armour, and Mr J, son of a prominent Californian family. The match links two of the era’s leading lineages, long acquainted since childhood social circles, with speculative wealth pegged to Miss Armour’s inheritance.
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Almoul CaMeay
Lotta Armour
Olly
Mra
A. Ogden Armour
Dali
Ehylysian
Vie Bonds
Chlongals
Hyde
Armour fortune heir and director history in brief
An antiquated profile outlines the Armour family holdings, noting J Ogden Armour’s increased share and gifts to his daughter including properties in White City and Santa Barbara. It covers Mitchell family ties, battlefield service, and a Yale background. A separate note reports charges against Henry Bettings in a whiskey theft case involving Anna Sobirna, with Bettings on bond awaiting trial.
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Hate
Jghich
Merth Mitchell
Armour
Philp D. Armour
Mige. Amour
J. Ogden
Philip
Iis
White City
Kualnénn
Michigan Avenue
Ait Santa Barbara
Calif
Mics Arysur Nino
Armour Institute
Mitchell
Naval Aviation Service
Enelyn
Key West
Fla
Thomas
Eaton
Withington
Del
Lake Geneva
Ea pAb
Henry Bettings
Oakenwold
Anna Sobirya
Marshfield Avenue
Tras
Hoettsign
Aive Hindels
Nobryn
The
New City Police
Aho
Quent
Kentucky
Bond
Hettings
Wreck Inquiry Revives Vanished Automobile Mystery
In Lincoln Park January WNT, a wreck recalled by Mrs Gertrude Allan Wally sparks a divorce case at Radine front Henry Mitchell. Wally Jr. holds a stake in J J Case Plow Co. decree bars transfer of $40,000 in securities. The auto, linked to Florence May Cooper of 621 West Thirty Fourth Place, is no longer claimed by her.
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Old Wreck M Ry
Au Mutomobiie
Linscoln Park
WNT
Gertrude Allan Wally
Radine
Henry Mitchell
Wally, Jr
J. J. Case Plow Company
Wallis Niet
Mya
Wallia
Florence May Cooper
Park Wheel Collision Lawsuit Highlights Personal Injury Claim
A court case centers on a $25,000 claim by a woman against Mr. Pharas for injuries from a park automobile wreck. She asserts damage to a gown and an incident in Omape involving Mr. Wallis, who allegedly prevented recovery with the wrecked car.
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St Wis
Park
Pharas
Omape
Ich
Wallis
Dre. Cooper
Bt. Walle
Suburban Subway Plan Discussed by City Commission
A meeting of the mayor's transportation commission debated immediate subway construction on Ankland Avenue from Lawrence to 63rd Street with a downtown connection to Madison or Washington Streets. Engineer George W. Jackson urged rapid completion, while the panel considered elevated, monorail, double decked cars, and other options as part of broader traction reforms and a potential five cent fare.
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Pian Subway
West Side Lega
George W. Jackson
Ankland Avenue
Lawrence Avenue
Atrest
Madigon
Wrexbington Atreets
Ayatem Tappiig
Populton Center
Ctty
Summyor
City'n Traction
Meyer Thompson
A & Cent Ture
Atty
Toaine
Jackson
Letridta
Samuel A. Ettelvan
Long Beach Players Cleared For Everett Contest
State Interschajabtic Athletic association announced eligibility cleared for Long Beach players after principal’s satisfactory word. Coach Barradell praised rules observance under the California basketball association, as Englewood teams disbanded and Chicago league hopes persisted for a strong lineup and a competitive trip ahead.
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Sprogl
Everett
Wash
Barradell
Long Beach
California
Chicago
Leagu
A Resolution for Better Moral and Civic Purpose
A fragmentary resolution urges national and international engagement, thrift, and moral improvement. It frames a call to uphold piety, promote prudent conduct, and advance toward a higher level of purpose with collective resolve, attributed to Chicago Journal.
Beginning A New Year Across Cultures And Calendars
This excerpt notes that New Year observance did not appear until the 5th century and that Hebrews begin their year in September, as their calendar follows the new moon making New Year moveable. It observes how nations vary in celebrating the turnover of the year and the differing customs across locales.
Englewood Team Wins Bid for Coast Intersectional Clash
Englewood High, Chicago Public High School league champion, agreed with Long Beach to play an Intersectional game in Long Beach after weeks of negotiation. Principal James J. Armstrong secured city school board approval for the December trip, allowing the Englewood outfit to travel.
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Englewood
Dickering
Englewood High
Long Beach
James J. Armstrong
Officlas
Armstrong
Long Bears
la Peldam
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He’s
Focal Tuberculosis Association
Chicago and Suburbs
Cnrry
Imye
Anlena
Taundix
Districti
Clyne
Dome Caburet
Wattore
Revalvora
Glyne
Frink D
Ichardeon
Cabareta
Perona
Micheanison
Westington
Forest Park Cinema
Screen Service
Dave Simon
Forest Park
Madison St
Forest Park, Ill
Hefiem
Desplaines ‘Avenues
Jackson Boulevard
Metropolitan “L
Hantah Avenue Station
E. A. Cummings &Co
N.dearborn St. Central
Malboeuf
Candy Shop
Madison Street
Forest Park, Iil
Brunswick
New Brunswick
Altona
Brunswick Records
Brunswick Shop
W. Madison St
Aecher's Theater
Prairie Radiator & Repair Shop
Roosevelt Road Forest Park
Ill
H. Gardner &Sons
Forest Pack
Roosevelt Road
Circle Avenue
J. Steinbach
W. Rogal
Madison
F.P
Ernest Reich
Fonest Park, Ill
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