Record Vote Cast at Town Election
Town electors cast 165 votes last Monday in a close contest. A. W. Gray won mayor with 79 votes but will not qualify while G A Stoddard likely completes the term. Three new council members were chosen along with two holdovers. Treasurer results show A M Martin 15 and Fred Letty 6 votes. Three women ran for offices with votes for Geigel 7, Anderson 45, Ward 32.
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A.W. Gray
G. A. Stoddard
Gray
Mr. Stoddard
Uyo
Rose Hefty
W. H. Long
Wen Nissen
Desea Richardson
Dases
Henry Geigel
Maud Anderson
Frank Ward
Gas Tax and Road Spending Prompt Debate in Illinois
Historical column flags unconstitutional gas tax as double taxation and illegal discrimination against motorists, citing Fourth Amendment concerns. It criticizes state lawmakers for costly special sessions and road schemes, noting wasteful spending and high interest on planned improvements. Other items include a Washington motorist collision, Ottawa brake invention, and complacent remarks on health and elections.
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Illinois
Supreme Court of
United States
Country City Ideals Clash in 1928 Election Debate
A synthesis of views argues that national politics are shaped by country-bred leaders from smaller communities rather than city elites. It questions whether isolating political machines conceals a deeper clash between country and city ideals, predicting a pivotal 1928 national choice.
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Washington, Jefferson, Jackson, Lincoln
Wider roads urged to curb traffic on narrowways
Chicago Tribune argues for broader roads to prevent congestion and urge a rule against slow driving. It notes drivers clog lanes on narrow streets and that merely saying good roads is insufficient. advocates for wider roads as essential for a modern automobile era.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Promising Student Turns Tragic Murderer in Los Angeles
The piece contrasts a high achieving student and future leader William Edward Hickerman with his later conviction for murder and death sentence. It notes how early promise can diverge, then adds satirical comments on science, stock markets, and media. The tone remains critical of assumptions about youth.
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Nations Manor Society
School Annual
Thucydides Club
William Edward Hickerman
Little Marion Parker
Los Angeles
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