Police Battle in South Chicago Mill District Ends in Casualties
A late night clash in the South Chicago steel mill district left Policeman John Tracy and Robert Nikisch dying, William Lilach dead, and two others wounded after a group of three steel workers fired on officers. The exchange began when plainclothes officers confronted a group believed to be burglars. language barriers and a fierce gunfight followed.
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Chicago
John Tracy
Robert Nikisch
William Lilach
Tracy
John M. White
Siazwalk
Hens to Compete In Laying Contest in Murphysboro
Four hundred hens are entered in a three year laying contest starting November 1 in Murphysboro Illinois. Paul Arndt a high school vocational education instructor leads a class of forty boys. About eighty breeders have registered five hens each with a $1000 underwritten by local businessmen. Eggs will be sold in St Louis to offset costs and a relay of fresh birds is planned for year two.
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Murphyysborog
Ilinois
Paul Arndt
Carl Colvin
Murphysboro
St. Louis
Local political notices announce several candidates
A set of political advertisements announces candidacies for mayor and council seats in Tigh Point. GEO A Kersey seeks votes from all adults pledging a square deal, while Wor Herndon and other candidates ask for voter support, claiming past service and promises of fair treatment.
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Criry
High Point
Senate
Sid
Herndon
Tigh Point
Plain citizen candidate bids for mayoral post
W L Stamey declares he has no public office history but seeks the mayor’s seat by personal appeal and support from citizens. He criticizes political rings, pledges honest administration, and cites improvements like water and sewer, sidewalks, crossings, and a municipal building plan to modernize the city.
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Trom
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Igh Point
Citarles
A. S. Catdweel
Councle
Victery
X. EF. Russell
Cnly
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Russell
W. A. Davis
Councilatian
Councillan
Fourth Ward
S. F. Brown
Ingram
Tama
ER. Ingram
Genavsown
C. S. Grayson
Geo. A. Kersey
Ino
Woordrick
Cc. B. Reityzel, M.D
Cty
Elyey
Moder Municipal
Y. M. CC
Hamilton Suypel
Railroad Company
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Edison Phonograph
Kester-Weaver Furniture Co
High Point, North Carolina
Hoosier
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Rockers
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Worth
Rountree Traveling
Allen Princes
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