Endorsement Controversy in Chicago Ward Election
A letter to The Pointer disputes a March 20 1928 Teamsters telegram backing Gotthard Dahlberg for 9th Ward Republican Committeeman. It asserts Calumet Joint Labor Council unions back Walter G. Davis and urges labor votes for Davis amid factional disputes led by Crowe Barrett.
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Chicago, Ill
Pointer
9Th Ward
Crowe-Barrett
Fenger High School
Teamsters Union
Indorses
Gotthard Dahlberg
Republican
Teamsters
Samuel Heidmeyer
National Republican Club
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Run-Down Feeling Advice From a Doctor
A doctor offers guidance for feeling run down urging readers to seek rest and medical advice, with emphasis on practical self care. The feature advises listening to the body, prioritizing sleep, nutrition, hydration, and moderate activity to restore energy.
Violet Ray Photograph Used to Check Diamonds
Paris researchers announce violet ray photographs can capture diamonds, revealing gleam and field-specific traits. M Malaval claims the method enables accurate grading and identification even after recutting, improving evidence in substitution or theft cases by producing comparable, verifiable images.
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Paris
M. Malaval
Malaval
Unclear Quote Leads to Hospital Visit After Altercation
Jordan King, 23, was hospitalized after a tassel incident in New York. When asked by police if he wished to file a complaint, he declined and said he got what he deserved.
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New York
Jordan King
Immortal Words At Paris Liberty Statute
Mme. Roland spoke the line Qo Liberty what crimes are committed in thy name before her execution at the Place de la Revolution in Paris beside the Liberty statue.
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Mme. Roland
Place de la Revolution
Paris
What Becomes of Radio Waves Forever
A Marconi official explains wireless messages do not disappear but travel on indefinitely. Messages may be trapped after three circuits around the world and could be detectable centuries later as technology improves. Voices from famous men may be heard long after their lifetimes through sensitive receivers.
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New York
Dorchester
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company
Then He Is Lost and Tunkins Quote
A aphorism from the Washington Star notes a man who says nothing may be strong only if he earns a reputation for speaking his mind.
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Tunkins
Washington Star
Earliest Grammar Notions Attributed to Yaska
The first general notions of grammar are traced to Yaska’s Vedic glossary in Sanskrit, marking an early framework for linguistic study.
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Yaska
Take Up the Slack In Employment Vote Yes On Bond Issues
A call to support bond measures in Chicago urges voters to back public works. The ad argues that aid to merchants manufacturers and workers will drive employment and city improvement through infrastructure and civic projects.
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Chicago
Ivanhoe Supers Enter New Amateur Baseball League
The Independent South Suburban Amateur Baseball League forms with officers to be elected in Dalton this week. The Ivanhoe Supers formerly Riverdale Supers join Ivanhoe park training as local players back a municipal organization. Delos Hand of Riverdale wins the ten dollar gold piece with lucky number 404.
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United Movement
South Suburban Amateur Baseball League
Dalton
Ivanhoe Supers
Riverdale Supers
Ivanhoe Park
Delos Hand
Riverdale
Random Gatherings From The Ivanhor Supers Quarters
A humorous sports reminiscence recalls spring training jokes and old league quirks. Tales include a bench incident with an umpire, a failed shower threat, and players like Harry McGrain and Herb Pitt trading quips about hitting and exposed balls.
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