Assault Met Agent Nabbed After Sunday Morning Attack
Two men attacked G. R. Schulz, Harlem avenue station agent of the Metropolitan elevated, early Sunday morning near Bitm. They struck him with a billy and fled after he fired, police pursued and captured four suspects, with two identified as Becker and Knotz. Becker, a Chicago pressman, and Knotz, an inventor, were fined 100 each after pleading guilty to assault and battery at a hearing before Judge Witt. Schulz, 1104 Cuyler avenue, Oak Park, was injured but not fatally.
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Aggqultey G
RB. Schulz
Hlarlem Avenue
Metropolitan Elevated
Bitm
Chicago
Erwin R. Becker
North Park Avenue
Arthur Knotz
Clytorn Avenue
la Grange
Harlem Avenue
Aston
Mr. Schulz
Metropolitan Railroad
Grand Jury
Cook County
G.I. Schuls
Hven
Cuyler Avenue
Oak Park
Forest Park Council Passes Two Ordinances in Short Session
The Forest Park council met briefly Monday night with most members present except Michael Brisch. Two ordinances passed earlier in the week addressed Brown Avenue costs and restricting public garages in residential areas without owner consent. A permit was granted for St John’s Lutheran church picnic in Altenheim grove on June 21 with police escort. Miscellaneous licenses and village expenses were approved, with attendance at Urbana clerks’ meeting.
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Michael Brisch
Chicago
Sinc
Cornel
Lick
Chicago River Bridge
Nothie
Brown Avenue
St John's Lutheran Church
Altenheim Grove
H. B. Plott
Harrison and
Hannah
B. Goldstein
Barry
Hurhold
Urbana
Hux- Ahold
Walter W. J. Meyer
Many Auto Victims Result Heavy Traffic Over Last Weekend
A surge of auto accidents last weekend and through Memorial Day weekend left several injured. Mrs. Lucy Sungall of Chicago toppled her car on Roosevelt Road near the river, escaping serious injuries after hospital care. Memorial Day brought J. Goldman of Maywood to Oak Park Hospital after being struck while stepping from behind a track. Arthur Polligon of Braywood collided with David Beech’s car at Jackson Boulevard and Madison Street. both escaped serious harm. Cork Anderson of Forest Park collided with a Central Lima & Cement truck on Randolph Street. brakes failed, but no major injuries. Emil Dance, a schoolboy from Lathrop Avenue, was knocked down by a car on Madison Street and Beloit Avenue but suffered no serious injuries.
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Reverol
Hie
Nofie
Lucy Sungall
North Malvina Avenue
Chicago
Troosevelt Road
Sungall
Speedway Bospttrul
J. Goldman
Fourteenth Avenue
Maywood
Deapliines Avenue
Metropolitan
Mra. A. Greenword
Oak Park
Nk Park Hospital
Arthur A. Polligon
Braywood
Western Electric Company
David Beech
Waverly Court
Jackson Boulevard
Madison Street
Folkeen
Cork Anderson
Ort Park
Randolph Street
Forest Park
Central Lima & Cement Company
Emil Dance
Lathrop Avenue
Beloit Avenue
Michael Cook
Rush for Fishing Licenses At Handy Shop
A busy week at the Handy Shop saw a grand rush for fishing licenses as Memorial Day approached. About seventy licenses were issued in three days, bringing total sales to 160, with most anglers heading to northern lakes to fish contested waters near tribal regions, while a few planned local river or Lake Michigan outings.
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Lake Michigan
Memorial Day Traffic Heaviest in History at Forest Park
Memorial Day drew the largest crowds since autos arrived, with Forest Park and Des Plaines Avenue the epicenters of congestion. Police stationed seven officers at key crossings to manage crowds, prevent pickpockets, and supervise traffic while cemeteries saw heavy foot traffic and 7 200 tickets sold at Forest Park. Pleasant weather drew visitors from other cities and Legion volunteers decorated graves. the day was the busiest of the season for the forest preserve.
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To Rest Park
Istory
Memorial Isy
Lnte
Desplaines Avénue
Atutlone
Uicket
Oak Park Hospital
Jackson Boulevard
Forest Park
Thta Elnga
Paawengera
Madison Street
American Legion
Legion
St. John's
St. Bernardine's
Election Passes Quietly in Forest Park Races for Chief Justice
In Forest Park the judicial election for chief justice of the state Supreme Court drew little interest with about a dozen votes cast and the contest described as uneventful. The sparse turnout contrasted with larger citywide totals as residents reported a calm election day.
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Forest Park
State Supreme Court
Election Returns From Forest Park Precincts Mentioned
The report notes nine polling places in Forest Park with returns to Town Clerk Ramuela from four two days later. At the Fire station precinct no voters appeared. County clerk sends returns. duplicates go to town clerk and secretary of state. Frederick F B, Young Republican, won the supreme court judgeship over A R Shannon amid Democratic opposition.
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Forest Park
Ramuela
Chicago
Frdrick FB
Supreme Court
A. R. Shannon
Schoolboy breaks ankle playing baseball in Oak Park
Albert Borman, a schoolboy living at 7220 Madison Street, broke his ankle Thursday afternoon while attempting to score a run at Lathrop and Madison Street. He threw himself toward home, struck an obstruction, and as he arose it was found the bone was broken. He was taken to Oak Park Hospital for treatment.
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Albert Borman
Madison Street
Lathrop
Eighty Four Graduate From Forest Park Grade School
Graduates totaling eighty four will receive diplomas next Tuesday night at 8 15 p m in Provine Township high school magnolia gym. Field Garfield and Grant schools each send many seniors in a list naming 27 34 and 24 graduates respectively including Arthur Abel Bernice Bachman James Felgenbauer Evelyn Frank George Gemkow Sylvia Haty and others.
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Forest
Park
Provine Township
Field
Qarfield
Grant School
Arthur Carl Abel
Bernice E., Bachman
Fred Willian Barker
Anna St
Criscodl
Henrietta Viola Ernat
James 4. Felgenbauer
Wiliam T. Welgenbauer
Evelyn Mildred Frank
George F. Gemkow
Sylvia Haty
Emanuel Janick
Arthur Kistenbroker
Edwin A. Karriman
Samuel Leo
Michael Lilentardt
Lucille Agnes Mackey
Edward Mayer
Loulae Mettl
Mildred Theresa Minnette
Luan A
New Auto Signal Displays Driving Arm for Clutch and Brakes
A new automotive indicator shows a green wow when either the clutch or brake pedal is pressed and a red stop when both are operated, signaling driver status.
Originators at Kankakee May Remain for Season
Gene's Originators of Forest Park's celebrated orchestra will provide music Saturday and Sunday for Avon Park and Kankakee. Manager Gene Joynux said the group would travel to the park for the two nights they perform and see how they are received.
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Gene
Forest Park
Avon Park
Kankakee
Gene Joynux
River Forest Committee Prepares for Graduation Party
Women from River Forest work at the Windy Shop in For es Park under Minnie Lily Baxter to prepare decor for Lincoln School Inver Forest graduation. The party will be held in the new Memorial hall when completed in time.
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Holl Ndog
River Forest
Fores Park
Lily Baxter
Lincoln School
First Use of Wool Ignites Debate Across Nations
A fragmentary report notes early use of wool sparked a global discussion on textile innovation. It references a contest, a debated shipment of wool involving a notable brand, and evolving methods in wool production. The piece hints at historical figures and periods shaping industry practice.
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Forest Park Council
Handy Shop
Illings
Bell Telephone Company
Bell System
OnePolicy
Universal Sarvica
Ney Cahn
Herman P. Carstens
Josef Ching Catanzaro
Iduth
L. Ceginry
John L. Chelboun
Walter Everhart
Lilian E. Exler
Georgine F. Finn
Mildred
Flpplinger
Ruth
Gaden
Alia A. Hutzeman
Franklyn
Hosler
Mary
Welson
Harry Jacknow
Gilbert
M. Joyoux
Vielna
Krumpholz
Leeter la Broo
William (. Meyer
Marjorie M. McLerath
Grace Eleanor Mueller
Leann
Mueller
Eleanore M. Pallas
David Pursky
John Schmitz
Joseph Spanick
Lorretta A. Splutte
Adeline M. Thetmer
Clarence W. Troort
Willium van Schock
George E. Vitonx
Vivian
Ablemsn
Plorence Abrams
Charlotte Armbrunt
River Forest Committee
Compais
OSS Ford
For the
Charles A. Coffin
General Electric Company
Activa Seatlocakip
Coffin
Charlies A. Coffin Foundation
Thia Foundation
Chariou A
Charion A. Coffin
Elae
Benefi
Ilinois
Public Service Company OF
Northern Illinois
H. , Judd
Oak Park Ave
Iit
Phina Cok
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