03 Mar 1923
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1923
Page
1
Citizens in Forest Park present candidates for mayor four commissioners and police magistrate ahead of the March 13 primary. Nineteen seek commissioner, eight for police magistrate, with four mayoral hopefuls and two to be nominated. Voters urged to consider qualifications before casting ballots. Forest Park is fortunate in the field.
A reflective piece on the gossip filled whispering gallery, warning that loose talk erodes trust and virtue. It urges readers to abandon rumor and deception, embrace honesty, and pursue the Golden Rule in daily interactions despite societal temptations.
A satirical column by EDIH HEILEMAN criticizes political candidates for mayor, commissioners, and police chief. It mocks vanity, fear of faults, and the public’s appetite for appearances as primary day approaches, noting social scene chatter and imagined candidate personas.
A damaged OCR note describes an automatic lights house precinct in Swansea Wales. It mentions a lighthouse beacon, fading light, and the lamp being extinguished by chemical led action as evening turns to dawn.
The first commercial telephone exchange in the United States opened in New Haven on January 28, marking a historic milestone in telephony with local operators handling early calls and connecting customers to distant lines.
American Legion plans boxing at Memorial Hall Adams Street and Circle Avenue at 8:30 PM Tuesday March. Dr Ey Frankel lists bouts Tou Dorsey vs Frankie Stite Ray Moore vs Young McGovern Benny Berliner vs Charlie Woods Art Lote vs Kid Jarrell. Two four round fights and two six round contests feature Charlie Woods defending western amateur champion title against Benny Berliner. Admission 1.50.
Madison Street Boosters will meet in regular session on Monday at 12 noon at Otto's Pace on Washington boulevard. Harry Judd superintendent of Public Service Co and H W Beecher manager of Mingls Bell Telephone Co will speak. Luncheon reservations made for 125 members as block captains plan discussions.
The article lists candidates for police magistrate positions with their addresses and occupations. Notable names include A W Wendt ta, a village treasurer and water and gas department official living at 814 Elgin avenue, and Charles Wolk, a photographer at 7814 Madison street residing above his studio. Other residents are Humber Dvorak, William W Murray, Carl G Richter, and Paul R Witt among others, with varied roles from real estate to clerical posts.
Susan Puscheck Meyer of Hammond Indiana died February 25 near age 68 after a long residence here with husband Henry Meyer. Survived by two sons two daughters twenty seven grandchildren and extended family. Catherine Beauchamp of Forest Park died February 28 after years of invalidism at 447 Hannah Avenue. Survived by husband seven children eleven grandchildren and many friends. Funeral arrangements pending with St Bernarding Church and Mt Carmel Cemetery noted.
The candidate declares intent to run again for mayor citing the large petition in Forest Park. He asserts his record and platform as the basis for seeking office, noting opponents remain aligned with his principles. Vote for Kaul and Wolk as allies.
The second Schumacher Booster club meeting will be held Tuesday evening March 6 at Akerman's Hall 844 Denplaines avenue at 8 p.m. Village affairs will be discussed. Promised speakers and entertainment. Everyone invited especially the Indians.
The piece discusses native American groups and historical immigration narratives, noting misconceptions about descent from immigrants from Alaska and the Aleutians. It examines how these ideas circulated and their impact on identity discourse.
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