Senator Barr Urges Terminable Permits
Senator Barr, chair of the Illinois Legislature's joint commission on terminable permits, argues that utilities should be allowed to operate under terminable permits while maintaining good service and fair rates. He notes Europe and cities like Paris London Rome and Glasgow show varying mixes of public and private operation, urging broad regulation to ensure reliable service and proper financing.
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Barr
Tlinois
Joint Commission On
Legislative Commission
Europe
Glasglow
London
Lord Alshfield
Paris
Rome
Telephone manners disclose character in student thesis
Franklin F. Stephen of the University of Chicago argues in his thesis that telephone manners reveal character and vary from rough to smooth. He notes telephones break social barriers, connect people across distances, and affect business and social life as a vital daily factor.
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Franklin F. Stephen
University of Chicago
Central
Snow Falls in Rochester as Temperature Drops
Snow fell in Rochester New York early today following a rapid fall in temperature as other regions endured heat. The unusual event surprised residents and disrupted plans for the day.
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New York
Rochester
N. Y
Illinois Ranks Second in Widespread Electric Service
A United States survey by Electrical World shows Illinois with 97.5 percent of urban residents in towns with central station electric light and power. New York leads at 97.6 percent. The study, dated January 1, 1926, covers 17,672 towns and 72,941,582 people in central stations, with about 10 million rural residents not yet reached.
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Illinois
United States
Electrical World
New York
Haste wins inaugural Fairmount Derby in record time
J K Widener's 38 year old colt Haste triumphs in the first Fairmount Derby at Fairmount Race Track on June 19, beating Bagenbaggage and Boot to Boot. Haste sets a track record in 2:08 2-5 for 1 1/4 miles, with Earl Sande up. Bagenbaggage and Boot to Boot finish behind. race recalls 1904 World's Fair Handicap won by Colonial Girl at Fairgrounds.
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Fairmount
J. KE. Widener
Haste
Idle Hour Stock Farm
Bagenbaggage
Earl Sande
Blind
Goldie Johnson
Fairgrounds
Otto F. Stifel
Hermis
New York
The Creative Spirit in America
A reflection on American wealth and industry arguing the nation's riches come from widespread work and high production. It contrasts mechanized power use in the United States with higher human labor in China Russia and India, linking efficiency to high wages short hours and abundant homes.
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United States
China
Russia
India
America
Lucas Crawford Injured in Farm Feed Lot Incident
Lucas Crawford assisting A. Adams on a farm was knocked down and dragged by a frightened mule in the feed lot. He suffered two shattered ribs and other bruises and is listed as slow to recover in local hospital.
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Lucas Crawford
A. Adams
Lucas
Bernie Griffin Drives New Chevrolet Coach
Bernie Griffin takes delivery of a new Chevrolet Coach on Monday. The event marks a fresh start for Griffin as the car arrives at his residence amid nearby celebrations.
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Bernie Griffin
World Service Year Receipts Rise for Methodist Church
Receipts for the World Service year ending May 31 total 8 119 539 dollars, up by 220 294 from the previous period. Dr R J Wade and O W Awman briefed that gains reflect a rising World Service program with renewed missionary spirit. A Chicago meeting of the World Service Commission is set for June 29 59 with 21 bishops and 77 delegates to discuss world conditions.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
R. J. Wade
O. W. Awman
Sys
World Service
World Service Commission
United States
Chicago
Vernon July Fourth Program Highlights and Sponsors
A Vernon town Fourth of July program lists morning concerts from 10:30 to 11:30 and 1:00 to 4:30 with bands, a chicken dinner, speakers to be announced next week, a ball game at 3:00, and a children's hour. Evening events include choral numbers, readings by Anna Belcher and Mrs. Fred Black, a flag drill, moving pictures, and final performances by Vernon Entertainers and the Girls Odette. Sponsored by Edgar Rogier Post American Legion and Patoka Cemetery Association.
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Vernon Band
Odette
Ball Park
Anna Belcher
Fred Black
Vernon
Edgar ‘Rogier
Encampment Lodge Elects Officers After Initiation
Last Friday night the Encampment Lodge held its semi monthly meeting and the Patriarchal Degree was given to Donald Wilson. Ice cream followed. Edgar Dukes was elected Chief Patriarch George Purcell High Priest and Elza Dukes Junior Warden with other offices appointive. Installation set for Friday night July 2.
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Donald Wilson
Patoka Lodge
Edgar Dukes
George Purcell
M. Peek
Elza Dukes
Evening at Rose Lake Party Near Iuka
Murl Anderson Roy Edwards Harold Simcox and Misses Maxine Johnstone Thelma Hopkins and Helen Troyer traveled to Rose Lake near Iuka last Thursday evening and spent the evening there.
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Murl Anderson
Roy Edwards
Harold Simcox
Maxine ‘Johnstone
Thelma Hopkins
Helen Troyer
Rose Lake
Iuka
Applications for Citizens Military Training Camps rise
The Adjutant General in Washington reports on June eleventh 36582 formal CMTC applications received at the nine corps areas. In the Sixth Corps Area covering Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin totals reach 4900 with more applicants expected as openings remain at Camp Custer Camp Sparata and Jefferson Barracks starting July 8. Vacancies also exist for early August camps at Fort Sheridan and Fort Snelling. Eligible young men 17 to 24 of good character may apply via the Sixth Corps Area headquarters at 1819 West Pershing Road Chicago Illinois.
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Adjutant General
Washington, D. C
United States
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Sixth Corps
West Perishing Road
Chicago
Williams. Graves
C. M.T
Camp Custer
Camp Sparata
Jefferson Barracks
Aeigssy
Fort Sheridan
Ilinois
Fort Snelling
Minnesota
West Pershing Road
County Board to Meet Again Monday for Highway Choice
The County Board of Supervisors will hold an adjourned session next Monday to select a County Highway Commissioner or Engineer. J. Waldo Baker, the present County Surveyor, is a leading candidate with Ira Marshall of Alma a strong second. outcome remains in doubt as both sides rally support.
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County Board of Supervisors
J. Waldo Baker
Ira Marshall
Alma
Mrs Charlotte L Travis Members Busy In School Work
Mrs Charlotte Lee Travis of Chicago writes to renew with the Register. A longtime figure in the territory she last lived in Shobonier Champaign and Chicago and now resides in Chicago. She reports 68 eighth grade graduates this year and a coming school year with 25 teachers and about 1100 children under her. Her son Jerome works in a drug store preparing for a State pharmacy exam. Her husband is the night superintendent at the Psychopathic Hospital. The family plans visits to old hometowns in July and expects to see many old friends.
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Charlotte Lee Travis
Chicago
The
Register
Jerome
Travis
Psychopathic Hospital
Former Resident Loses Ford in Severe Burn
Clarence Melton, a former resident living south of town, suffered a severe burn when a Ford Sedan burned Monday evening about a mile north of Harvey Crossing on the hard road. The body was destroyed but the chassis remained largely intact.
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Clarence Melton
Harvey Crossing
State Officers Have Found 250 Stolen Autos
Thirty five automobile investigators under Secretary of State Louis L. Emmerson recovered 250 stolen cars in the last twelve months. Recent Harrisburg arrests broke up an auto theft ring. a Hudson car found in a junk yard had its engine numbers erased and reclaimed by torching. The program has expanded to all 102 counties with 2,000 auto-law arrests last year and a statewide bulletin system sent to police and sheriffs.
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Springfield
Louis L. Emmerson
Harrisburg
Ilinois
Jacksonville
Emmerson
Secretary of State
Power Cannot Be Transmitted By Radio, Says Engineer
Ann Arbor expert Prof Benjamin Bailey of the University of Michigan explains that radio cannot transmit unlimited power. He notes a broadcasting station may use five horsepower, while a receiving set only picks up about one thousandth of a millionth of a horsepower, far less than a fly’s lifting force.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Benjamin Bailey
Departtk of
University of Michigan
Good Lighting Aids Factory Production
Urbana Illinois reports University of Illinois Prof. A G Anderson surveys 445 factories. Only 3 percent have good illumination. five of eight workers show defective vision. Poor lighting costs payroll. improving light raises production 10 to 30 percent and adds profits through lower turnover, better quality, fewer accidents, and a cleaner workplace.
Lightning and Radio Safety Say Engineers at Underwriters Labs
Engineers at Underwriters Laboratories report lightning has no special affinity for radio antennas and operators need fear storms less. They note more lightning strikes occur under trees, and risks from insulated radios are comparable to kitchen risks. David Sarnoff of RCA predicts moving pictures by radio, with faster transmission as the main hurdle.
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David Sarnoff
Radio Corporation of America
Wheat Car Loaded at Reduced Price Stated by Elevator Co
A car of wheat is being loaded this week for sale by the local Elevator Company. The firm previously offered $1.80 per bushel but the current price in the market is about $1.35.
Illinois Supreme Court rules assembly cannot be forced to reapportion
The Illinois Supreme Court holds the general assembly has no authority to compel redistricting to adjust representation for Cook County. The ruling says executive legislative and judicial branches are equal and inviolable, and it denies John Fergus's mandamus petition. The case discusses constitutional duties to redistrict every ten years and the political dynamics between Cook County and downstate lawmakers.
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Illinois State Supreme Court
General Assembly
Cook County
John Fergus
Assembly
Supreme Court
J. L. Deck
Decatur
Chicago
U S Regulator to Study Buss Bus Operations Across Nation
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders a thorough inquiry into motor bus operations and their impact on rail and other carriers. It will review legality, rates, and service as joint operations or competition rise with rapid bus expansion. National Auto mobile Chamber cites 282000 miles of routes. 77 Illinois intrastate firms run 1196 buses over 4 miles. ten interstate lines operate 23 buses over 346 miles.
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United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
National
Auutomobile Chamber of Commerce
Standard Transportation
Illinois
Transpo
Vacation and School Mixed in Colorado
Announcement lists the en route to Denver of Mr. and Mrs. Rice Red Buffalo. Mr. Redmond has the school again at Buffalo to spend some weeks in Colorado during his summer session. Mrs. Redmond known here as Miss Dolly E.
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Denver
Rice
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Ill
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Colorado
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