Life sentences for girl slayers
Judge Frank Conner sentenced four youths connected to a schoolgirl murder. He held all equally guilty, rejected death penalty, arguing life terms should be used only for proven innocence with commutations possible. He noted capital punishment fails to deter crime and cited broader state trends and media reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeius
Ime
Frank Conner Toras
Kite
Fearl Eggleston
Coul
Tam Gia
Lindbergh's $200000 Year Highlights Aviation Boom
The article notes Lindbergh earned about 200000 in 31x months through varied ventures including a $25000 Orteig prize and royalties from a book. It asserts aviation's rising prominence, with commercial potential and growing use for long distance business travel, including plans for a northern Wisconsin resort and executive trips across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texasthena
New York
Minneapolis
Los Angeles
Laws
Honeer
Dex Moines
Improved and Uniform Traffic Regulations Proposed
Eight recommendations for a model municipal traffic code aim to standardize street safety nationwide. The rules emphasize pedestrian right of way at intersections, restrict left passes of streetcars, clarify motorist priority, ban driving through marked pedestrian zones, and limit loading of commercial vehicles to nighttime hours to reduce congestion.
Picnic at Good Temph Park Geneva August 16
Forest Park will send a free picnic party by six Aurora Elgin cars to Good Temph Park in Geneva on Thursday August 16 for the annual community picnic sponsored by Forest Park Chamber of Commerce and local boosters. Committee chairmen and concessions planned, with Infant Welfare offered first chance at eating concession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Good Temphir Park
Geneva
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce
Maison $ Boosters
Roosevelt Road
Chicago
Hane
Henry C. Rivek
Claire Man
Charles Ro Hussey
Conrad Michalsky
EL L. Beuchiler
George Platt
Arthur Kellman
E. H. Witt
Moreno Cuardalabene
W. Li. Hodges
Henry Meyers
M. Chiude
A. Lb. Blall
Infant Welfare Association
Residents seek council action to abate nuisance on Franklin
Twenty six residents near Friken street petitioned the village council to abate an alleged nuisance created by Bowman Dairy Co with teams lined up on chit street daily. The matter was referred to Village Attorney Arch to advise on steps. officials of Bowman Co. were asked to cooperate toward a remedy. Permits were issued for two picnics in Alfenhein grove and for other community events. The young architect Emil Scholtz was recommended for appointment during a local improvements meeting, and paving bills were approved.
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Friken Street
Bowman ‘Dairy Co
Chit Street
Arch
Bowhan Company
Alfenhein Grove
Toby Ted
Laghersiy Berklehen Church
Chicago
Tegarrang
Sanday
Tarfield Park Erie
Featertal Order of Wingles
Madisail Street
Ign
Flathioy
Thichs
Katt Sebaltawa
Custer
Mattison Street
Douglas Park
Braimon
Tlartem
Jackson
Harlem
Morrison
Oak Park
Board of Local Improvements
Emil Scholtz
Andrews
Ten Thousand Attend Carnival at Forest Social Club
About ten thousand people attended a Sunday night carnival on Harrison Street and Desplaines under Forest Social Club auspices. President Ton White said the club had spent plenty, a couple of years rent, as attendees spent money freely.
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Harrison Street
Desplaines
North Side Boasters Build Local Swimming Pool
The North Side Boasters near Grant School plan a new outdoor pool at Circle Avenue and Randolph Street. Measuring forty six by sixty feet with a slanting floor, the pool will be built by club members who work on the grounds each evening. A large ditching effort with a tractor occurred Thursday evening to shape the east end. The pool sits in the extreme northwest corner of the playgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Avenue
Randolph Street
Grant School
Witz
New England Colonial Type House Design by Hunter & Bro
A New England Colonial house design by R C Hunter & Bro outlines a inviting front porch, white walls with a dark roof and blue or green shutters. The plan features five bedrooms, two baths, a spacious hall, a Colonial staircase, living and dining rooms, and a front lot 55 by 65 feet with a 47 foot front. Estimated cost is $9,900 and complete plans are available from the Building Instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Hunter & Bro., Architecte
New York City
Idirar
Ballin Lands on Hand to Greet Albert Ballin passengers
A German landing at Cuxhaven greeted Mrs Heileguan and a six member party aboard the Albert Ballin voyage. Dr Ferber arranged the visit and flowers were presented. The group photographed at Hamburg appeared in the Hauturg Fremdenstate and later met Dr Hugo Simon. The students were selected by the Institute of International Education committee and include Julia Dodge Edna Duge Hilda Wright and Elizabeth Zerb among others.
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Albert Ballin
Heileguan
Cuxlaven
Germany
Iby
Hamburg
Mrs. Hetloma
Ruysel Jaquan Nrad
New Haven Vale
Yale
Jais Kelley
Manhowec
Wis. Lawrence College
University of Wiscnisit
Frank A. Southard, Jr
Berkley
Wottien
Sierra Cordoba
Shin
Chicago
Simon
Berlin
Institute of International Education
Heileman
Ferber
Julia Dodge
Madison
Wis
Switch College
Edna Duge
Greenwich
Conn
Weilesty
Stephen PI. Duggan
Inestitute of International Education
Fratatte Roman
Buffalo
Rom Wellesley
Hilda Wright
Bryn Mawr
Bryn Mawr ‘College
Elizabeth
Zerb
New York City
Vassar
Efre. Helleman
Ger- Mat
Schurz
Obituary notices for Julius Lietke and Charles Waldie
Julius Lietke aged 52 died at Div hate 2312 Pranklin street Furent Mark Saturday July 28 2928 He was born in Wittenberg Germany came to America as a youth first to Miciyiarid then Forest Park thirty five years ago later worked in a Chicago company He is survived by widow Mes Brana Lietke his children Marie Svhule 205 Circle avenue and three sons Raymond Arthur and Harold Funeral services were at home Wednesday afternoon Burial Forest Home cemetery Charles Waldie aged 84 died at Nis Rate 526 W Hardison street Chicago last Saturday July 7 after weeks of septic poisoning Funeral services were at Mandell M church Tuesday afternoon with Masonic rites at Oak Ridge cemetery He and Mrs Waldie formerly lived in Forest Park 624 Marengo avenue Their son Mikeo a Grant School graduate last February is cousin of H A Froleisy Hannah avenue He was a conductor on the Logan Square elevated line for many years
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Julius Lietke
Div
Pranklin Street
Furent
Wittenberg
Cignamany
Sud
America
Forest Park
T. Lithilar
Chicago
Heir Fur Aus
Fiat
Hus
Mark
Marie Svhule
Circle Avenue
Amd
Rayanond
Arthur
Harold
Burint
Forest Home Cemetery
Charles Waldie
Charles Waldir
Agen
W. Hardisoin Street
Mandell M
Oakridge Cemetery
Wualdie
Marengo Avenue
Mikeo
Soldier of Fortune Tatka Addresses Forest Park Kiwanis Club
Albert Wehebe a noted traveler and veteran speaker, spoke to Forest Park Kiwanis on Tuesday and was rewarded with twenty of his books purchased by members. He described his wartime confinement at Leavenworth and future travels to Danzig Berlin and Southern Germany. The Kiwanis committee plans hosting the Legion baseball team at Wrigley Park August 2 3 and 4 for state championship contention and will promote a community picnic.
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Tatka
Kiwaniang
Albert
Webbe
Forest Park Kiwaniselub
Mmembers
Kiwanis Club
Wehebe
Leavenworth
India
Forest Park Kiwanis
Legion
Wrigley Park
Forest Park
Evanston
Dedication of New Slide in Bathing Pool
Forest Park Lions dedicated a new ten foot high and eighteen foot long slide at the pool in the old park. Henrietta Kracalik unveiled the slide with a Lions song while Prof. R F Worsham and J Lye Clark spoke.
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Forest Park
Anigsemensy Park
Dr. Lyons
River Forest
Henrietta Kracalik
Beloit
Lions
Trurple
Geile
Ariel
R. F. Worsham
Worshaut
Lions Club
J. Lye Clark
Cooper's Variety Selling at Auction
The unsold stock of Cooper Variety, closed store, will be sold at public auction to Jobber on Monday. Mr Cooper had run a closing out sale since early in the year after buying the business from R Gittleson a few years ago. The proprietor cited profits not commensurate with the investment and opted to exit the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Variety Store
Cooper
R. Gittleson
Lanio family returns from Yellowstone and Colorado trip
Ay Lane and granddaughter Misa Ethel Lanio arrived home Wednesday evening after touring Yellowstone National Park and the Colorado Rockies. Ethel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin J Lanio of 904 Circle Avenue, reports the trip was most delightful.
Ocean Voyage Ends As It Closes In Cherbourg
A fragmentary diary description by Edith Heilemas recounts the ocean voyage aboard the Albert Ballin. The narrative captures misty coasts near Cherbourg, a haunting sunrise, and passengers saying their farewells as they approach England. It mentions notable figures and a close-knit circle aboard, including Rev. Howard Gibbs, Miss Duncan’s associates, and Kurt Ludwig among others on the ship’s final days.
Fighting Skeeters A Big Job In Des Plaines Valley
Jo Lyell Clark, sanitary inspector, leads an anti mosquito effort in the Des Plaines Valley district. He explains Mosquito types, testing methods, and sites like Forest Park and River Forest where larval pools were found. Authority and local cooperation with the Abatement Association and city departments are coordinating trapping and filings to reduce bites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Lyell Clark
Clark
den Plainen Valley
Proviso High Adopts $600,000 Tax Levy
Proviso Township High School district approves a $600,000 levy, up from $460,000 last year, with $100,000 reserved for building funds and protection. Board notes actual tax collections will approximate $525,000, not the full levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Levy
Band
Proviso Township
Hgh School
Matey
Beautiful Blue Danube Wake Sets Sail With Chicago Guests
A German wake aboard the Albert Ballin features the Beautiful Blue Danube as Kart conducts the orchestra in a dizzy, soulful scene. Two women from Bush Musical Conservatory staff aboard Chicagoan connections, John Minnems and Forest Park Woman's Club ties noted. A Northwestern University physician aboard heads to Berlin for heart clinics and plans to broadcast any misdeeds on return. The vessel will pass the Isle of Wight soon as night falls, with England’s shores fading before Germany’s presence.
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Midwest
Albert Ballin
Wight
England
Germany
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Danzig
Edith Heilemas
Cherbourg
Vrutie
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Etile
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Southamgood
Jonlotran
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Segiel
Mauretania
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Mra. Simon
Caldera
Christ
Gethsrinane
Friends of Pty
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Howard Gibbs
St Thomas Biscopal Church
Tihler
St. Thomas
Tsadora Duncan
Miss Duncan
Aliska
California
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Senptor
Rome
Vienna
Kurt Ludwig
Kurt
Heltar
Los Angeles Athletic Association
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Skeeters
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