Village election clues stir quiet political fervor
Village voters see a crowded field as names swirl for mayor, police magistrate, and village attorney. Incumbent Kaul faces possible fourth term chatter while commissioners Mi chalky Burkart Zimmermann and Brisch attract varying bids. South side youths back a dark horse mayor candidate and a mass meeting planned for January 12 may choose a ticket or committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drlach
Ana
Brisch
Posse
Xarve
George R. Walcox
Leslie J. Smith
Charles Eves
Mr. Lelivelt
Lelivelt
Yound Miees Thal
Saif
Texinn
Ken
Isch
Agaiin
John
Theadasakis
Ipotice
Witt
Schumacher
Local Court Dismisses Raid Case On Warrants Issue
Forest Park police raided a gambling house on Circle Avenue near Tarlem, seizing paraphernalia. Twenty inmates were brought before Judge Witt and then dismissed by Judge Murray after an all afternoon session with no evidence presented. Property was returned due to lack of a search warrant. Village officials question next steps and possible grand jury action. Chief Licht notes the place had operated as a restaurant.
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Circle Avenue
Forest Park
Licht
Balane
Judice Murray
Pid
Becauive
Kaimblin
Brisch
Mirkalsky
Kapschifftaldo
Balatte
Royal Department
Hirseh
Cleck Hinxhold
Healy
McNeill
Ingale
Iran
Desplaines
Heint
Skip Homme
Traine
Mr. Jarviy
Harlem
Oak
Park Station
Jarvis
Albright Plans Madison Street Hotel Project
Richard Abright has ready plans for a four story brick hotel on Madison Street with sixty rooms and twenty kitchenette apartments. Groundwork could begin in a few weeks as land deals progress, with drawings by George W. Hond and contractor details finalized. Local politics mention elective offices and commission voting ahead of February 22 primaries.
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Richard Abright
Madison Street
Lwether
George W. Hond
Allright
Forest’ Park
Gsind Watel
William
Bing
Thomas Leo Hurt At Crossing In Metrovoltan Incident
Thomas Leo suffered injuries at a crossing while watching an elevated Metrovoltan line. He had a prior minor accident that kept him from work briefly, then returned to work before being struck by a car two days later. A Forest Social era committee was appointed Tuesday night to visit him.
Roos Bank Adds Trust Department and Extra Dividend
The Forest Park State Bank informs stockholders a 15 percent total yearly dividend schedule including a new extra five percent for the year. It opens a trust department empowered by the state to act as executor administrator guardian and agent for estate and other fiduciary duties. The department started with about 50 in securities and will operate within the bank without renaming the institution.
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Forest Park State Bank
Watter Koller Takes Over Forest Smoke Shop Counter
Watter Koller of Jacksons and Ma rene has taken over the cigar counter in the Forest Smoke Shop, at 7220 Madi pon, stocking popular brands and toothsone candies as well. He is among owners of a chain of stands in the Forest Preserve upriver. A civil service exam for clerk and carrier will be held for the Forest Park post office, with receipts due January 3, 1927. Open to men only. blanks and information available at Forest Park post office, Henry H. Buenger, Secretary Local Board.
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Wala Koller
Jacksons and Marene
Mr. Koller
Forest Park
Menry H.buenger
Special assessment bonds and village finances debated
The council discussed bond payments from water funds and a cemetery donation, debated transferring 10000 from water funds to the general fund, and examined defaulted special assessment bonds from 1912. Questions centered on responsibility for completion certificates and whether future judgments would fall on the village or property owners.
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Michalsky
Tt Wun
Death Notice for Carl G. Richter Jr in Denver
A telegram from New Year announces the death of six year old Carl G. Richter Jr son of Mr and Mrs Carl G Richter of 2511 Grape Street Denver. Kurt Berliner attended the funeral being the only Berliner family member present he left Monday and returned Thursday.
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Carl G.rishter, Jr
Carl.g. Richter
Grape Street
Denver
Kurt Berliner
Berliner
S. Berliner
Huebsch Honored by Friends at Forest Park Banquet
About 50 Forest Park residents attended a large testimonial at Community hall Congress Park for Senator Arthur Huebsch. He received a diamond studded badge and praise from county officials and friends. the event featured entertainment by the La Grange Cadets with Huebsch’s son Ted Huebsch, speeches by local officials, and numerous telegrams of support read aloud. Huebsch thanked attendees and pledged to keep faith with his campaign promises as he prepared to take office in Springfield. The article also notes the Taggarts purchasing a Forest Park bungalow at 625 and Harry Taggart’s role with the Twentieth Century Limited.
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Arthur A. Huchyeh
Meriday
Diwetach
Congress Park
la Grange
Ted Huebsch
Sonator
Kurtichonoy
Broadview Seminary
Brookfield
Huehich
Madaya
Louis Prickett
Huehych
GC. Hoskin
Brookfield Village
Eugene Oliver
John Saangwaki
Calumet
City
Frank Kriz
Western
Skrittgs
Citizens Publishing Company
W. Ht, Hunter
the Brookheld
Woman's League
Harry Miller
Criminal Court
Een Ay Carlstram
Gatter
R.B. Hayward
Pen Carolan
EL. Toutell County
Savyvesant Peabody
George Hofman
Mr. Huebsch
Huebsch
Springfield
Adm
Iraul Wethetay
Senate
Commerce Body to Pick New Officers
Officers of the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce will be elected for the year at the executive committee meeting on Friday night. Current rules have the executive committee choose the officers. The meeting will be held in the office of Secretary Boesenberg at 7421 Madison.
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the Forest
Park Chamber of Commerce
Boesenberg
Madison
To Finance Schools by Donations Plan Proposed
Laurence FE of 1034 Dunlop Avenue advocates a direct $10 donation badge with a goal of funding Proviso High and local schools immediately. He argues universal personal taxes dilute funds and that voluntary gifts bypass bureaucratic delays, estimating $30,000 to $40,000 could be raised from Korsest Park families to bolster Grant and Garfield schools.
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Laurence FE
Vile
Dunlop Avenue
Cell
Garfield
McNeill
Igenerdt
Forest Park transit chief faces questions on delays
J A Jarvis, superintendent of transportation for the Metropolitan division of the Chicago Rapid Transit Company, spoke at Forest Park about delays at key crossings. He argued many holdups are caused by earlier trains and vowed best efforts with available tools, urging patience while system-wide changes are considered.
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Rorent Park
Metropolitan Center
J. A
Metropolitan “Division
Chicago Rapid Transit Commany
Forest Social
Harrison Street
Hannah End Harient
Thio Tate
Wood Transportation Service
Jarvis
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Rank Sohrara
Altorrey
Kaul
Net
Amin
Michalky
Burkart
Zimmerman
Goi
Terman
Haan
Anen
George BR. Gold
Ilisteic
Ureau
Justice of the Peace
Albright
BE. J. McTrady
Trisianapolis
Thomas Leo
Watter Koller
W. Coffin
Dew Moines
Towa
Board of Education
Mike Kapschull
Asmien
Cenmecil
Fottlers
Harrison
Roosevelt Road
Permnat
Harlow
Sen. Huebsch
Commerce
Atesched
Dorthy Phillips Ta
Beauthork
Poe
Laramie Sabia
Garricn
Fogast Park
Chie Cage
Jargin
Gary
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