Democrats Move 1928 Convention to Dry Texas City
Zalbert L Halle argues the Democratic National Committee smartly chose Houston Texas as the site for the 1928 convention to win dry southern support for Al Smith. He notes San Francisco offered money but Houston is drier and strategically favored for Smith's likely nomination and broad Southern backing.
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Democratic National Committee
Houston
Texas
al Smith
Koling
San Francisco
Smith
South
Hot Contest for Congressman at Large
A long running fight for two at large congressmen in Illinois is reshaped by the entry of Mrs. Roth Hanna McCormick widow of a former senator. Incumbents Richard Yates and Rathbone seek re election as factions in Chicago and down state maneuver for the nomination. The contest centers on wet and dry positions with broad interest across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
William E. Mason
Medill McCormick
Lefe
Senate
Richard Yates
Milnais
Henry Rot Rathbone
Chicago
Ti Yates
Rathbone
Roth Hanna McCormick
Yates
McCormick
Congress
Thompson-Crowe~ Barrett
Small Looks Like Winner In Race For Governor
Len Stall, a twice elected state treasurer, appears poised for a third governor bid though no formal announcement exists. Analysts note his past primary weaknesses masked by Republican landslides, with Emmerson and Carlstrom as potential rivals if he runs or withdraws.
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Len Stall Frst
Neakness
Emmerson
Carlstrom
Small
Agor ‘Thompson
Chicago
Thompson
Af Carlstron
Attorcee
Hadley
Good Will Emissaries to Southern Republics
A fragment discussing U S actions and rhetoric toward southern republics. It mentions Uncle Sam as a big brother, Marines in Nicaragua, Lindbergh and Coolidge visits, and differing perceptions by southern peoples, with contemplation of sending a mission to the other hemisphere.
Council Hears Commendation For Cops At Meeting
The village council opened with a letter from Ernest G Ott praising police for prompt response to a call on January 4. Mayor Gold praised the department. The body approved bills including 19 for boarding prisoners and 1 75 for salt for the municipal building. A rabies scare led to a resolution to treat unlicensed or muzzled dogs as strays and shoot them. A Madison Street blocking proposal was endorsed, with the council supporting Madison street defense and naming Mayor Gold as representative. The meeting adjourned after no public submissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest G. Ott
Circle Avenue
Ott
Gollce
Gold
Chicago
Oonald
Forest Park Recreation Club
Masonic Temple
Adren Athletic Club
Langé
Madison Street
Twenty-fifth Avenue
Bellwood
Madisontreet
Mayor Gold
Dow Made President of Prairie State Bank at Madison and Austin
Harry R. Dow was elected president of the Prairie State bank located at Madison street and Austin Boulevard after serving a year as vice president. He resigned from Harlem State bank to take the post and will lead a bank that saw an 85 percent rise in deposits and a 90 percent increase in safety vaults during his administration, with a recent 7 percent dividend.
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Harry R. Dow
Prairie State Bank
Madison Street
Austin Boulevard
Dow
Harlem State Bank
Thomas A. Jackson
Jackson Storage Company
O. C. Roeder
E. HH
C. Wegner
Harlem State Savings Bank
Harlem Piloty Deeposit Company
the Loan, Vault Works of
Forest Park
Oak Park Chamber of Commerce
Western Cook County Bankers Association
Licis Club of
Oak Park
Kiwanis Club of
Auwada
Pitaqua Lake Country Club
Medinah Athletic Club
Forest Park Masonic
U.S
Roos Bank Lowered to Street Level in Park Bank Facelift
The Forest Park State bank floor was lowered to street level Sunday with a temporary lobby opening later. The 75 foot lobby extends to a railing over a massive 22 ton vault door. Fourteen teller cages replace seven, a 3,500 box vault room is in use, and officers’ quarters will expand to hold five officers and two stenographers.
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Forest Park State Bank
Schults
Martin Schultz
Amover
Ales
A. C. Roos
F. C. Becker
Fred B. Roos
C.F Kramp
Albert Roos
Pilkington Tops List at Club Shoot
High winds hampered the Izaak Walton league shoot as sixty members in eleven teams posted mixed scores. J Pilkington led with 73 birds hit of 25. multiple teams featured Pilkington on top, with other high scorers including Martin Cohrs and Neilson. The club plans two extra traps and aims to field a neighborhood tournament team.
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Izaak Walton
J. Pilkington
Pilkington
Nickesl
J. Martin
J. Cohrs
North
L. Neilson
R. Schoff
E. Andree
P. Meyers
Oi Pilkington
H. Meyers
Ekoland Cesesiunamseinenethd al Roos
Fred Becker
Enue
Desplaines
Madison Street Bridge
J T. Warner
Rnor
Plunge Into River Cured Rheumatism
Vincent Jankauski of Chicago was rescued from the Des Plaines river at Lyons. Ferdinand, a West Towns railway motorman, wrote a letter thanking August Caty and attributing his jump to possible drugging. Caty reports no ill effects and says his rheumatism improved after the icy bath.
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Vincent Jankauski
Chicago
Desplaines
Lyons
August Caty
Ferdinand
West Towns Railway
Mr. Caty
Mr. Coty
Kmee
Fragmentary OCR note offers unclear bank lobby scene
A garbled OCR fragment describes a bank lobby with scattered phrases about a person named Sirk and a pew desk. The text lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or concrete actions to form a solid news item.
Madison Street to be paved with concrete in Madison area
Madison street will be paved with concrete under state and county specs with county aid. A meeting of property owners and county officials approved, aiming for completion this summer. The plan includes seventy seven street lights, taller than before, and wider sidewalks by four feet on both sides to ease traffic and parking.
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Madison Street
Chiodo
Rudolf Burkart
Charles Hussey
E. H. Boesenberg
Harry Wolf
R. C. Hain
H. C. Rieck
H. Reich
A. L. Hall
Carolan
Barker
Village
Acth
Wienger and Gurdes
Harlem
Lathrop Avenues
Boosters Atreek
Cople
Jackson Street
Kiwanis Club Sets Committees and Aid Drive Plan
Kiwanis members announced standing committees at a Tuesday meeting led by President Blatter. J C O'Brien urged support for the Oak Park M C A drive and Maywood Rotary representatives pitched a Proviso students loan fund to aid promising youths. The plan covers $250 per year for four years and one year after graduation to help graduates settle.
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Oak Park
M.C. A
Kiwanis Club
J.C. O'Brien
Fundy
Forest Park
Henry Moelit
Rudolf Kurkart Gliet
Fred C. Licht
Judge Paulini
John Chiara
J. B. Byuehrer
Maywood Rotary Club
Villege
Anysivle
Blatter
Irwin Witt
Fred C. Becker
Rotary Club
Hanon
Kiwanis
Chicago
Bloter
Irwin F. Witt
Ahner W. Arch
Fred B. Roos
Fred W. Licht
Ernest Witt
E. N. Boesenberg
Rudolph Bupkart
Exhjt Bachler
Harry C. Huxhold
Freddy Aen
Dr. J. T. Warner
Herman F. Jacobs
Paul. F. Huxhold
Win
Masslow
Warner
William Kaspar
Henry J. Meyer
Harry C. Auxhold
Ernest Reich
A. Danhater
Kurt Bertiner
Paul R. Witt
Wm. J. Horn,Conrad Michalsky, Dr. H. P. A. Carstens
House and_Menu
Marine Guardalabene
Wm. Crawford
A. Danehauer
Eric Carson
Kiwatis Education
Conrad Michalsky
Wm. Buch
H. C. Rieck
Sick
Walter Yunker
J. L. Brannon
Allan 5. Gardner
Allen Gardner
William Horn
Wm. F. Grosser
H. J. Mohr
Walter”. L. Meyer
Emil Buehler
Wm. FE. Hodges
Albert C. Roos
J. BE. Braunon
Rudolph Burkart
William Begue
Wm. E. Hodges
W. H. Weihe
Irwin Wit
Legion Post Names Yearly Committees
The American Legion belatedly installed new commander Harold Hosier but sickness delayed full installation. Ed Clamage chaired, with no speeches. The meeting set committees for the year including Board Members Fe Healer Levy Pochert Newbiser Hingst Schlupp Jacobs Buettner H Schlutz Al Knoop Fred Conrad and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Harold Hosier
Hoster
Fe Healer
Levy
Pochert
Newbiser
Hingst
Schlupp
Jacobs
Buettner
H. Schlutz
al. Knoop
Fred Conrad
Emil Rocitke
George Buetter
Albers Knoop
Julius Rokite
R. Triebes
Madison Street Dollar Day Promises Bargains for Shoppers
Madison Street shops plan a Dollar Day next Tuesday with many offering items at one dollar. Merchants cut prices on a wide range including towels slippers coffee and textiles. Wholesalers also provide discounts on select goods, aiming for a day of unprecedented value on Madison Street.
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Madison Streets
Forest Mark
Madison Street
Merc
Uelex
Strong Wind Damages City and Rail Lines in Madison Area
A powerful wind damaged Madison area infrastructure including glass at Madi 46m Street Tire and Battery, lamp globes, and electric wires on Randolph Street and south Madison. The Chicago and West Towns railway amokestack near Twenty second and Harlem toppled, interrupting streetcar service for hours. A cold spell followed, coal dealers saw demand rise, and local rinks prepared to freeze for skating season.
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Madi
Madison
Elgin
Randolph Street
Twenty-second
Harlem
Harlem Avesnue the 100-Foot Amokestack of the Chicago and West Towns Railway
Bower
Brannon Receives Back Pension Amid Training Review
Commissioner James L. Brannon received pension funds and related payments after a recent examination raised questions about a pension entitlement. The case centers on past service and potential adjustments linked to training and eligibility determinations.
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James L. Brannon
Sam
Bren
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Lege
Miller
Council
Brannon
Hygatatus
Arch
Berliner
Altomnah Arch
Hannah Avenue
Prairie State
de Posit
Legion Post Names
Due Dole
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