Campaign quickens as election nears in Forest Park
Debate over water supply for Forest Park shifts toward Chicago Lake Michigan water. City officials including Mayor and commissioners discuss joint plan to supplement local wells, with engineer noting possible nighttime intake via off park road. Council may favor reservoir and new well costing about 118000, amid mixed views.
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Porest Park
Pank Road
Chicago
Mereil
Aves
Wendibald Sr
Wantt
Mesers
J. McNeill
Michael Brisch
Henry Rules
Forest Park announces police candidate John J Theodosakis
Citizens and voters are informed that John J Theodosakis a longtime resident and property owner in Forest Park announces his candidacy for Police Magistrate. He cites experience in cigar manufacturing and public welfare, urging support from the community.
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Ana
Ublhorn
Commissioner Hann Reviews His Record in Forest Park
Herman B. Ann pledges to continue village welfare in Forest Park if re elected as commissioner. He cites past work on streets including Hariom and Roosevelt avenues, a cost sharing deal with the railroad, and closing the Madigan dump with a new ground, plus sanitary disposal of garbage. He notes approval from voters and asks for continued support.
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Iy Anpecvision
Hariom Avenue
Alwoya
Roosevelt
Tuln
War Company
Bia
Tne Park
Tte
Flatiam Avenue
Toonevelt Road
Circe Avenue
Chicago
Northwestern Railroad
Madigan
Foreat
Hume
Gametery
J. Mischler
B. Jouxph
Banedt
Péthare
Emil Rasche Dies From Car Crash Injuries
Emil Rasche of Maywood died Saturday at Oak Park hospital from injuries after a February 26 collision on Washington Boulevard near the Des Plaines river bridge. Ralph Block of Forest Park was arrested, released on $1,000 bond. Rasche’s wife and two sons were injured. Morris Mose. investigation continued as of March 17 with Mrs Rasche too ill to testify.
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Emil Rasche
Maywood
Oak Park
Ford
Ralph Block
Forest
Block
Morrisl Mose
Desplaines Avenue
Deaplaines River
Forest Preserve
Washington
Washington Boulsraii
Nasche
Victor
Mendayani
Schumacher Backa’ Schumacher Leads Forest Park Mayoral Bid
The second meeting of the Schumacher Boatare club on March 6 in Ackerman’s hall drew a crowded audience including Chicago professionals. Speakers argued for Henry D. Schumacher as fit to lead Forest Park, citing his public service and character, with Joseph Henry Mohr praising Schumacher’s qualities.
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Schumacher Booatare
Ackerman'a
Ed Holpuch
Angertalwerk
Chicago
Michaels
Taingte
Forest Park
Walker
Schumacher
Davoh
Schwab
Henry ‘D.behumacher
Henry D. Schimueller
Forcat Park
Thare
Fulice
Uigny
Atate
Forest
Paul Zimmerman for Commissioner in Forest Park Election
A damaged campaign handout from Forest Park urges voters to elect Paul Zimmerman for commissioner. The letter emphasizes experience, qualified leadership, and a pledge to support school board administration while thanking supporters.
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Forest Park
A. Fate
T.beg
Forest Park Postmaster Appointed After Civil Service Exam
The Forest Park postmaster position went to Malwurm after a Civil Service exam diet and Senate confirmation on March 5 1923. He previously ran a 25000-piece weekly mail operation from the Forest Park office and will dispatch direct over the Soo line starting March 11. Local events include a County Fair at the church with supper and a Legion boxing show at Memorial Hall plus a Junior Moose Dance at Circle Masonic Hall.
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Henry I
Marnuim
Senate
Dixty-Syv
Congress
Wilson
Maiwurim
Pontomaater
Forest Tee Park
Forest Park
Civil Service
Malwurm
Soo Line Railway
McKinly
Hay Mooro
Young McGovern
Benny Kner
Charile ‘Woods
Art Batson
Kid Farrell
Jerliner Wooda
Sumelan
Pach
Caluion
News of the Legion
Fatur Hing Sooning
Circle Masonic
Cayenne His
Vermenized Fertilizers Spread Through Chicago Lawn Care
A fragment from a Chicago ad notes a fertilizer product from Newbury at 5816 West Engové rié, promoted for lawns, golf courses, and vegetables. The copy mentions an Organic plant fold and names Valmeres and Hyunugan as part of the mix, suggesting a specialty treatment for varied greens and plots.
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Newbury
West Engovérié
Chicago
School Election Set For April 4 1928
The annual school election will be held on April 4 1928 to elect a president for one year and two board members for three years. Petitions for candidacy must be filed with the Board of Education secretary by April 4 1928 at 7 p.m. and again by midnight at the Garfield school office.
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Board of Education
King
Board of
Fauudation
D.H. Hart
Ab B
Troost Avenue
Fe Park
Etual of Education
Garfield School
Han-' Poh
Jackson Boulevard
Michaloky Presents Record to Voters
Conrad Michalsey asks Forest Park voters for the nomination to Commissioner, recounting eight years as Commissioner of Accounts and Finance. He cites handling wartime revenue, department costs, and credit, and claims upgrades to the Fire Department including a four‑truck motor unit and plans for a chemical truck through subscriptions to improve emergency response. He asks continued support at the primary and election.
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Forest Park
Euch
Doalra
Ore Park
Nately
Jose Ee
Varlona
Winton
Conrad Michalsey
Wolk Seeks Support for Candidacy at Primaries
A fragmented notice from Wolk announces his candidacy for village commissioner. He pledges honest, efficient administration and asks voters in Furst Park for support at the primaries. The message references his name and intent but contains garbled phrases and stray punctuation.
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Wolk
Forest Park Kiwanis Banquet Planned by Club
Forest Park Kiwanis will host a big banquet in April to recognize local business members. Arrangements call for the club to be presented and featured at Otto's Place on Washington Boulevard Thursday evening amid preparations and discussions by the organizing committee.
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Forest Park
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Club
Ctub
Mgma
Crxantea
Otto’s Place
Washington Boulevard
Daunt Fiatsch Seeks Re-Election As Village Official
Dr John F Fiatsch a four year commissioner of public property in Forent Park seeks reelection He says he has always worked and voted for what he believed was best for the village and respectfully asks voters support ahead of the coming primaries on Tuesday March 18 Adv.
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John F. Fiatsch
Johm ¥. Figtech
Forent Park
Hla. Pecord
Caning Primates
Adv
Forest Park magistrate candidate announces bid
A Forest Park resident at 7409 Kadlee Street declares candidacy for Palice Magistrate in the next primary. He notes long residence, estate business experience, and six years as Justice of the Peace for Proviso Township as qualifications.
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Forest Park
Kadlee Street
They
Votera to the Polis Kaul campaign notice
Votera i To the Polis Kaul announces an election next Tuesday March 23. The message urges citizens to protect their rights by voting and warns against compelling or coercive actions.
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Polis
Citimenas
Prtary
Momisaleners
Lines Dram for Primary Contest in Forest Park
A confused report from Forest Park outlines looming primary contest lines with factions vying to field five candidates. Key figures Kaul, Mayor's ally Mike Belsch, Kaul opponents Kaul's rival Henry Maus backed Men Meduro Hass McGruik, and Henry Schumacher faction, plus women workers Helen Brown and Moe Winterroth.
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Forest Park
Han Dean
Kaul
Come Alober
Kaui
Gua Muehlenhaupt
Henry Maus
Hilly McGruin
Meduro
Hass
McGura
Henry D. Schumacher
Henry J. Mohr
Schur Macher
Moor
Gebpnachef
Mohr
Helen Brown
Moe
Winterroth
W. Harvey
Chiia Lange
Mika Kapjwohall
Mel Winteroth
Primar
Finetaun
Gela
Enemita
Batanro
Pat Witt
Ceri
Richter
Ratunia
Prizinty
Del
Hadolf-Barkart Seeks Village Commissioner Post
Voter notices urge electing Hadolf-Barkart for village commissioner. The text touts honesty and intelligent administration and urges citizens to vote on Tuesday March 18. It calls for strong turnout to support the candidate and ensure acceptance.
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Hadolf-Barkart
Borkart
Ig Pot
Dom
Alec bin
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Nears
Werept Park
Ofens and Vilage Connave
EL Murdoch
City Enuiner
Kgtt
Wendt
Hana
Re Michalaky
Nawrence B McNeill
Didate
Miki Srech
Alde
Henry’ Jinks
Willian McCullough
Harry Han- BA
John J. Theodosakis
Jobo Theodoankie
Metropoliae Oea
Golarhlaglonen
Lathrop Avenue
Mvinis
Lungheon
Hann
Forest Tieving
Foret Park
Orchig Bunco Club
Terrace
Colonial Ete
Wigtim
Logal
Backa' Schumacher
Paul Zimmerman
Zaaiee
X Eee
Paul Zimnwnpan
Mar
Chea
Memorial Hall
Fromi
Michaloky
Furst Park
Ofice
Tarent
Teagher St
Parent
William W. Murray
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