Battle Royal Mayorality Campaign in Chicago
A bitter campaign for Chicago mayor features William Hale Thompson and William E. Dever with Dr. John Dill Robertson also running. Straw polls tilt toward Thompson but show momentum for Dever, while opposition papers praise Thompson’s ties to the Negro community and civic appointments. Dever supporters cite his clean administration and voter confidence.
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William Hale Thompson
William E. Dever
John Dill Robertson
Big Bill
Dever
Dr. Robertson
England
Sam
Bill
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
America
Chicago
Senator Simeon Fess to Speak at Thornton Township Event
The Thornton community will hear Ohio Senator Simeon D. Fess in the auditorium on April 7 under the Boys' Club. Born December 11 1861 in Allen County Ohio he earned a law degree in 1891 and a doctorate in 1900 at Ohio Northern University.
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Thornton
Simeon D. Fess
Ohio
Boys’ Club
Senator Fess
Allen County
Ohio Northern University
Hamilton L
Thomas L
Charles
College of Law
Congress
Republican National Congressional
Senate
Yellow Springs
Thornton Township
S. D. Fess
Lost Purse and Keys Reported Near Riverdale or Dalton
Lost a small purse in Riverdale or Dalton. Return purse and keys and keep the money. Contact The Pointer office Aq-1.
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Rock County Sugar Co
B. Scheringa
Lansing
Ill
Riverdale
Dalton
Pointer
C E I Ry Items Report Traffic Dip and Honeymoon News
Yard clerk David Fadke and his bride return from a Florida honeymoon. The article notes diminished railroad business and predicts lower traffic by month end, though perishables like fruit may lift volume back toward normal.
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David Fadke
Florida
Dave
Parlor Renovation Glows at Y Club Thanks to Local Team
The Y club parlor gains from Mrs. Farbridge and Edna Reding with Jack Carter providing manpower. Edna led painting and Mrs. Farbridge touch ups and Lambertquin arrangements, boosting the house’s appearance and morale. Mrs. C. H. Sprague visits from Oklahoma with the Trussells, who may settle in Okeene. The season brings spring calm and renewed interest beyond mere physical matters.
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Hal Trussell
Dalton
Farbridge
Oklahoma
Trussells
Donald
Okeene
Goose Hang High senior play at Thornton High
The Goose Hang High will be performed at Thornton Township High School on March 31, April 1 and 2. The ladies of St Mary's Church will hold a Bakery Sale at Mrs Matthew Buechler's restaurant 13638 Indiana Avenue on April 2 starting at 1 30 p m. The WCTU will meet at Mrs Myers' home on Thursday April 7 at 2 00 p m.
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Thornton Township High School
Ladies of
St. Mary’s Church
Matthew Buechler
Indiana Avenue
Myers
George L. Koehler
Post Office
Branigar-Spies
189Th
Wabash Avenue
Dalton M. E
Killed A Rattler At Cogswell Farm
Oscar McKenzie of Moorhead Kentucky killed a very large rattlesnake on the Cogswell homestead. The serpent measured seven feet three inches with 27 rattles and a button. McKenzie shot it three times while hunting stray hogs and plans a belt from the skin.
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Frank Cogswell
Dolton
Moorhead
Cogswell
Oscar McKenzie
Mr. McKenzie
McKenzie
Notice of Nonresponsibility for Debts at Conservatory
Notice states not responsible for debts contracted in the name of the Woodlawn Conservatory of Music and Expression or any other than by Marie A. Ihde director and Mer. of Main School. Addresses provided are 6454 Maryland Ave Chicago and branch 13715 Leyden Ave. Phone Midway 6027.
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Woodlawn Conservatory of Music and Expression
Marie A. Ihde
Main School
Maryland Ave
Chicago
Midway
Leyden Ave
Card of Thanks from the Buchler Family
The Buchler Family expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy after their mother’s death. They acknowledge flowers and Rev. J. D. Liebreich for his tribute to her memory.
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J. D. Liebreich
New Pullman sleeping car shown at Illinois Central station
Exhibition of a fourteen room overnight Pullman sleeper featured at the Illinois Central station. The car, designed for overnight service, will be placed in operation on several railroads this week.
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Illinois Central Station
Proclamation Threatens Dolton Dogs With Death Rule
Village of Dolton issues a proclamation after April 4 1927 that all dogs found running at large will be shot. Board of Trustees ordered enforcement with WM Krueger as president.
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Dolton
No Money This Time At Lincoln Avenue School
Thieves broke into Lincoln Avenue School on Tuesday night, attempting to steal benefit money raising for library books. Authorities announce no money will be kept in any District 148 school henceforth, urging officials to inspect with a key to verify there is nothing of value.
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Lincoln Avenue
Hruby
Calumet Index Owners Targeted by Dynamite Blast
Dynamite blast at the Calumet Index building at 11242 Michigan Avenue damaged the rear wall and shattered windows. The owners Carl P. Morgan and Floyd Haas are longtime publishers who had warned about unsafe conditions in the Burnside district.
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Carl P. Morgan
Floyd Haas
Calumet Index
Michigan Avenue
Burnside
Carl Morgan
Illinois Brick Co approves capital increase and stock dividend
The Illinois Brick Company directors meet on Tuesday March 22 to call for a $1,000,000 capital increase and announce a 25 percent stock dividend if a stockholders meeting to vote the proposal is held later. The move would raise authorized capital to $6,000,000 and 240,000 shares of $25 each. Current capitalization is $5,000,000 with 200,000 shares, of which $4,700,000 or 188,000 shares are outstanding. The extra $1,000,000 plus $300,000 in treasuries would cover the planned stock distribution.
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Illinois Brick Company
Death of Joseph Koch In Chicago Area Community
Joseph Koch 23 died at Roseland Community Hospital after an appendectomy. He lived with his brother Carl Koch at 11317 Indiana Avenue and worked as a butcher for a Blue Island firm. A German immigrant about five years ago he came with relatives and made many friends in Dalton.
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Joseph Koch
Carl Koch
Indiana Avenue
Roseland Community Hospital
Mr. Koch
Carl
Blue Island
Germany
John Fox
Chas
Dalton Village Board Plans Public Hearing On Sewer Contracts
The Dalton board revisited the southeastern sewer proposal, authorizing Finance Committee and Attorneys Propper and Maloney to review realtor contracts. If acceptable, contracts will be approved and a public hearing set for April 7. Other actions include sewer approval for Shepard subdivision, cement sidewalks awarded to A C Wesse and The John Macklar Co., and a dog muzzling order to curb street roaming amid anticipated growth.
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Dalton Board
Finance Committee
Propper and
Maloney
Shepard Subdivisions
Mauer Subdivision
A. C. Wesse
John Macklar Co
Chicago Street
Stewart
Sibley Street
Sibley
Irwin Avenue
Delton
Girl Scout Officers Elected and Spring Festival Planned
Last Tuesday evening election of officers elected Gertrude Baumgartner secretary and Alberta Shoop treasurer. The annual Spring Festival is set for April 20 with Riverdale Troop planning to attend. An investiture is planned for May. Some scouts offer as mothers helpers after school and Saturdays. call Riverdale numbers 1163 28 or 468.
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Gertrude Baumgartner
Alberta Shoop
Riverdale
Riverdale Voters Set April 2 1927 Registration Day
Notice states registration day on Saturday April 2 1927 from 2 to 9 PM at the village hall. Eligible voters whose names are not in the poll books may enlist to avoid delays at the village election. George L. Koehler, Village Clerk.
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Riverdale
George L. Koehler
Electric Refrigeration Prevents Food Spoilage
The article urges upgrading from ice box cooling to electrical refrigeration to maintain steady temperatures in the food compartment and avoid moisture from melting ice. It argues modern systems keep a constant cool, dry interior and promote selling electrically powered refrigerators. Twin City Sales promotes the slogan Never Have a Stomach Ache.
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Twin City
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