State Police Bill Passed by Senate
The Illinois Senate approved a state police plan with a 34 to 9 vote, limiting the force to 750 members. It also adopted a resolution for reapportionment, and approved funding for road, university, and state projects, with numerous bills signed by the governor.
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Senate
Springfield
Senaate
Haenisch
Illinois
John B. Fergus
Small O. Ks
Small
Meents
Auditor of State
Statehouse
Department of Conservation
Fish and Game
Chicago
University of Illinois
Adjutant General
House
Congress
Committee On Judiciary
Judiciary Committee
New Radio Stations Planned for Notre Dame and Illinois
Preparations begin for two $100,000 radio stations at the University of Notre Dame and the University of Illinois. George Hull Porter of Western Electric leads construction with aims to be ready by June commencement. WIND and WILL likely names. WRM to be discarded. Trustees accept Sullivan gifts and announce funding.
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Chicago
George Hull Porter
Western Electric Company
E. A. Beane
United States
Sullivan
Notre Dame
WIND
University of Illinois
WRM
State University
Porter
Immigration Policy Praised By President At D A R Meeting
President Coolidge addressed the Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington commending immigration restrictions as a revolutionary, permanent policy. He noted benefits for the United States and Europe, lauded D A R efforts on education and Americanization, and warned that without self government federal intrusion would persist. He argued that without limits millions more would have arrived from Europe, estimating 2,000,000 could have entered in four years.
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Washington
Europe
Coolidge
Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington Auditorium
Patriotic Organization
Storm Kills Two Men in Peoria and Causes Major Loss
A severe Peoria storm left two watchmen dead, including Frank Hammel and George Wonder, as lightning ignited a fire at Isaac Walker hardware that destroyed the store and caused over 400000 dollars in damage. Total city losses exceed 500000 dollars with extensive wire damage and Pekin nearby reporting about 50000 dollars in damage.
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Peoria
Ill
Isaac Walker
Frank Hammel
George Wonder
Miller Lumber Company
Pekin
Feoria
Treble Funds for Agricultural Research Pledged
Secretary of Agriculture W. M. Jardine addressed a conference of agricultural college and experiment station representatives. He said the Parnell act would treble appropriations for research work at the stations. He urged confidence in agriculture and noted future needs for larger food supplies at reasonable prices and fair returns to producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
W. M. Jardine
Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations
St Paul Woman Charged With Poisoning Seven People
Delia Sorensen of St Paul aged 28 was arrested on charges of killing seven persons by poison over seven years. Three victims were family members. She signed a confession before County Attorney Dobrey.
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St. Paul
St. Paul, Minn
Delia Sorensen
Dobrey
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O. K
Appropriations Committee
Kessinger
Murphysboro
Todd
St. Charles
Lester Norris
John W. Gates
Lester Norris, Jr
Aurora
Chicago Board of Trade
Senate Agricultural Committee
Federal Bureau of Economics
United States Crop Reporting Board
State Department of Agriculture
Henry J. Fernekes
John Crerar
Carbondale
George Neal
Ward
Illinois Central
Taylorville
Christian County Bankers’ Association
Taylorville Country Club
Park Ridge
Elbert Waller
Tamora
Lake Forest
Lake Forest University
Harvey Smock
Santa Barbara
Cal
Contagious Diseases Hospital
Paris
Sheldon Ball
McGuire-Cummings Manufacturing Company
West Franklin
Big Ben
Public Works
Sprague
Rush
The
Election Commission
U. of Illinois
Alien Barget
Riverdale
E. 137Th Street
Knight Sanitary
Ernest Kettler
R. Ph
East 137Th Street
Silvertown Cord
Commander Cord
Goodrich Fabric
Goodrich
Prompt Tire and Battery Service
Mobile
Veedol
Texaco
Penn
GLOBE
G. J. Vulcanizing & Battery Shop
Garret Jacobsma
Washington Ave
Dolton
Roseland
Buick Sales Co
Michigan Ave
Storm
South End Supply Company
138Th & C
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