Better Facilities on Boulevards Improve Motorist Traffic
The article notes Jackson and Washington boulevards under construction disrupt routes to the loop, doubling travel time in peak hours. It states Jackson will reopen part of the way in ten days and Washington becomes a one way between Gary Reid and Union Parks, with Warren Avenue widening to ease east bound traffic. Prohibiting boulevard parking is urged to restore smooth travel.
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West Side
Loop
Jackson Boulevard
Garfield Park
Canal Street
Washington Boulevard
Jackson
Boulevard
Gary Reid
Union Parks
Warren Avenue
Warren
Park
Washington
Ogden Avenue
Union Park
Chicago
Oak Park
Special Assessment Controversy and Past Court Battles
A columnist argues special assessments misuse and bias while praising their role in funding needed improvements. Recounts a nineties case where multiple officials spread an assessment for water mains, noting later court rejection and debates over equity.
Special Assessment Reductions and Local Bidding Practices
A Chicago area discussion outlines how real estate projects seek special assessment cuts via contracted brokers who take one third of savings. Courts often approve reductions if the municipality approves, sometimes placating objectors to save time. Forest Park and River Forest reported bid outcomes, with River Forest awarding a local firm a contract around 56 thousand dollars amid bids from five firms.
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Chicago
Suier and Gasier
Jackson Evans
Forest Park
Aimong
Forest Park Council
River Forest Board of Local Improvements
Focal Firm
Evans
Ute
Maywood Herald Changes In Management
A fresh shift in Maywood newspaper leadership unfolds as Mr Cogley retires from Herald Management while Harry E. Ross of the paper is noted in the report, signaling continued upheaval in the local press scene.
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Maywood
Cogley
Herald
Harry E. Ross
The
Board delays opening Grant School awaiting addition
The board of education postponed opening all grade school activities until the Grant School addition is completed. A later inspection of Grand School and extended faculty details were announced, with enrollment rules and birth certificates required for entry, including options for certificates from Forest Park, Oak Park, or Chicago authorities.
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Becauey Lizabeth
Board of Education
Thnt
Hilzabeth
Dytur
Aystem
Healdes
Muller
Qin
Grant Achool
GaField
Beventeen
Jriald
Forest Park
Oak Park
Chicago
Department of Health
City
Sayle
Washington
Nami
Roosevelt road widening okayed for Oak Park and Harlem
The court approved three improvements in Roosevelt road widening and paving south of fourteenth street including widening Housevelt road by twenty feet and finishing Roosevelt road paving to Harrisons street. The plan ties Roosevelt road to the state highway at Couplaines avenue and directs paving routes through Oak Park toward Chicago. Oak Park lacks immediate plans for Roosevelt road. completion will take several years.
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Roosevelt Road
Weaver
Whiteside County
Housevelt Road
Couplaines Avenue
Oak Park
Harlem Trots Roosevelt Road
Harrisons Street
Roonpvett Road
Harlem
Harlemy
Jackson
Harrison
Chicago
Thai Village
Pioneer Publishing Co Leads New Towners Group
Pioneer Publishing Co of Oak Park acts as president of a newly formed Towners group. Four other men join, with one resident of Oak Park and another maintaining an Oak Park office. The advertising manager, long tied to Oak Leaver, signals potential consolidation of Maywood papers under Oak Park control.
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Pioneer Publishing Co
Oak Park
New Towners
Oak Leaver
Maywood
Republican Picnic Here September 8 Likely Attract Small Crowd
A Republican picnic is planned for September 8 at Altenhrith Grove, starting at 2 pm with speeches and free dancing by Gene's originators. Candidates on the Republican ticket, including the governor and attorney general nominees, are expected to attend. There will be a restaurant, lemonade, ice cream cones, and a concession by the infant welfare association. Senator Heubach, just back from Europe, is expected to join.
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Hoyt
BeNeen
Ty da Miibmérnon
Curiniren
Gene
Eauly
Ani’ Sell
God Wiraney
Senator Heubach
Europe
Kiwanis Pledge Chest Drive Work in Forest Park
Forest Park Kiwanis club pledged to support a community chest drive at a Tuesday meeting. Members agreed to act as precinct workers if needed and to follow guidance from President Edward H. Blatter, with a date for action to be decided.
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Forest Park
Eloohyrat
Opening at Riverside Dam Cleared and Beautified
The Hoffman dam opening at Riverside is complete and the mill pond was drained Thursday. The remaining work will finish the opening and beautify the landscape to protect the river’s appearance, expected to clear Desplaines water and improve the Forest Park riverside atmosphere.
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Hoffman
Riverside
Forest Park
Car Turned Over After Collision Near Beloit and Adams
H C Peaslee escaped serious injury after his car flipped atop him when Kling's Minols Cleaners truck struck from the east at Adams street. The engine ran briefly, gasoline fumes filled the area, and bystanders lifted the car to free him. He suffered minor head and shoulder bruises with no lasting harm. An apartment building at the corner limited visibility.
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H.C. Peaslee
Tyeaday
Mr. Peaslee
Beloit Avenue
Adams Street
Kling’s Minols Cleaners
McLelland Store Opens This Morning in New Building
Metalland's Five Cents to a Dollar Store at 7445 Madison Street prepares to open at 9 o clock in a newly completed building facing southeast corner, with rent available for the old space. The firm, headquartered in New York, operates stores in Marion Street Oak Park Fifth Avenue Maywood and plans further expansion under R. A. Morrow as manager and NR A. dhromy as district superintendent. John Sterr leaves for California to visit his daughter for two months.
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Metalland
Madison Street
Bnow
Jrow
Pligtler
Trey
Marion Atrent
Oak Park
Fifth Avenue
Maywood
R. A. Morrow
Lgent
A. Dhromy
New York
Ribdellar
Newly Weds to Receive Gift from Review
The Review offers a special coupon to new residents and newly married couples to encourage subscribing to the local paper. The notice explains the benefit of staying informed and urges readers to share the offer with neighbors and friends to help them start their subscription.
C N W to Spend 80 000 on Right of Way Here
The village of Forest Park and the Chicago and Northwestern Railway reached an accord over a long running dispute. Plans authorize 80 000 dollars for Circle Avenue to Marengo and Nigim avenues driveways, enabling better access to the freight yards and the terminal station, with curb work and openings for local businesses. New freight arrangements include Forest Park freight status and a dedicated agent, signaling potential growth and new apartment development nearby.
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Morest Park
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company
Circle Avenu
Harlem
Lathrop Avenue
Edgar J. Hurt
Hiac Company
Cireli
Mus Rengo Avenue
Armat
Lake Street
Circle Avenue
Bhd Ik
Elain
Man Feng
Forest Park
Brannon
Kaul
Thy Railroad Company
Bowman Dairy Co
Ne Railroad Company
Vilage
Sas
Marenga Avenys
Luka Street
Old Heidelberg by the Neckar on Constitution Day
A vivid scene along the Neckar in Heidelberg on Constitution Day. Crowds flood the bridge and riverbanks as bands Wander Vogel and students gather for Midsummer Night in the old castle courtyard. The night ends with fireworks lighting up Old Castle and a festive riverfront crowd.
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Heidelberg
Old Ridge
Neckar
OM Bridge
New Bridge
Oly Mountain
Ifolderin
Neentano
Gorres
Goethe
Duci
Scheffel
Germany
Gaiaus
Frankfort
Darmatadt
Berg Street
Neuenhamer Land
Atreet
River Neckar
Wander Vogel
WandersVogel
Old Castle
Great Swellu
Herzin Heidelberg Verloren
du Schuenate
Derkad
Mass Meet Attracted Big Crowd In Forest Park
Jackson M Evans of Lloyd's Property Owners association of Chicago spoke at the Howe Owners Association meeting in American Legion hall. He promoted special assessments and warned that attorneys can secure favorable adjustments. The event filled the hall, drew Chicago reporters, and included calls for recall of city officials. The group formed recently to combat high taxes, with dues set at 25 cents monthly.
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Jackson M. Evans
Lloyd's Property Owners Association of Chicago
Howe Owners Association
Forest Park
American Legion Hall
Chicago
Evans
Cominy
Necate
Tegal Phanew
Avscoamenta Gut
Buschler
Kriegen Delemdov Messrs
Beuchler
Krieger
Cornell
Via
Hel Og Evatern
Clallian
Hore Owners Association
J . McDowell
Bremen
F. Larvey
McDowell
Harvey
Fig
Lloyds ¢ Owners Association
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Roosevelt
O. K
Poel Ween
Ole Manet
Ay Evert Anal
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McLelland Store
John Sterr
California
Dioav
Tor Pater
Fat Keer
Fleet
Wedo
Old Heidelberg
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Mr. Evany
Herman Lelivele
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J. W. Golden
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Elgin Avenue
Hans Kurth
Hannah Avenue
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