Unrest in Dolton Election Sparks Recount Bid
The Dolton village board met in special session to canvas votes and declared James McLaughlin president W C G Krueger William J Haney and Fred Ehlert trustees Wim Maurer police magistrate. Harry Packard asked for a recount claiming improper primary procedures and ballot vacancies. The board, voting 5 to 1, ruled Haney illegally elected and referred the matter to a Court of Record for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton Village
James McLaughlin
W. C G. Krueger
William J. Haney
Fred Ehlert
Wim. Maurer
Rychniak
Harry Packard
Markman
Packard
Peoples
Wm. J. Haney
Wm. Lawrent
Dalton
William Maurer
John Connors
Wm. G. Dalton
Peoples Party
Mr. Haney
Reyner
Haney
Supreme Court
Ven
Ilegally
Weber, Albrecht, Krueger
Smyth
Dieckelman
Needles
Vaekard's Popularity Sparks Controversy Over Appointments
The Pointer notes Vaekard's influence with the board and ties allowing riders on his engine and whistle cord at crossings and the Calumet River bridge. The paper calls the issue a pull and labels several appointive offices as plums, amid reports of a messy situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaekard
Tie
Calumet River Bridge
Reichstag votes to postpone Simons note amid stormy Berlin session
In Berlin April 27 the Reichstag backed delaying discussion of Dr. Simons note to the United States after heated party clashes. Rudolph Breitscheid cited Kaiser era terms and wartime destruction, while confrontations outside the tribune drew jeers at nationalist officers and their monarchist supporters.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Dr. Simons
United States
Simons
Dirty Dog
Crook
Devil
Marine Brigade
Independent Socialist Party
Rudolph Breitscheid
Harding
Kaiser William
Breitscheid
Foreign Affairs
Kaiser
America
France
England
Germany
Belgium
Stinnes
Hugo Stinnes
Herr Breitscheid
Chicago
Local and Personal News From Riverdale and Nearby Areas
George Barth buys a new Dixie Flyer from Twin City Garage. Dr. John McLean, longtime Pullman surgeon, dies in a Centralia sanitarium. Chas W. Berger buys 620 Fredericka Street to move by May 1. Mrs. M. H. Maloy hosts Bunco with prizes for Mrs. Gale White and Mrs. J A Kollar. The Burwell family welcome a son born April 18. The Wiedke brothers visit Riverdale for brides. Fred and Herman wed Rosa and Marie Schmeidl and Niemeyer sisters. Mrs. William C. Krueger returns from Paw Paw reporting everything fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Berger
Stanczik
Fredericka Street
M. H. Maloy
Bunco
West 138Th Street
Riverdale
Gale White
J. A. Kollar
William C. Krueger
Paw Paw
Michigan
Treasury agents bust Illinois bootlegging scheme at residence
Agents seized four pints of concentrated liquor extracts disguised as medicinal olive oil valued near 18000. R Zit Zannette known as the Nobby tailor imported from Rome with cans concealing distillation essences for rum cognac anisette and brandy. Cans bore false bottoms and instructions to yield 600 gallons. Chicago prices put value at 57000 in “wet goods.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
R. Zannette
East Kensington Avenue
W. H. Williams
F. H. Gardner
Lake Michigan
Jamaica
Chicago
His 78th Birthday of Riverdale Pioneer Mr F L Baecker
Retired Riverdale and Dalton resident Mr F L Baecker celebrated his 78th birthday on April 27. His children and grandchildren gathered at his home last Sunday and enjoyed the occasion. He has suffered rheumatism for years and cannot walk far but hopes for strength with settled weather. He greets everyone with a cheerful smile and never spreads gloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Baecker
Riverdale
Dalton
Baecker
Lotz and Miller Tie The Knot In Harvey Home Wedding
Arthur Lotz of Riverdale and Clara Miller of Harvey were married Saturday April 23 at the bride’s home 15133 Turlington Avenue. A shower and reception at Riverdale Village Hall on April 16 gathered many friends to wish the couple happiness and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lotz
Riverdale
Clara Miller
Harvey
Turlington Avenue
Twin City Baseball Team Opens May 9 at Riverdale Field
Twin City camp reports activity with a complete lineup expected next week and opening game set for May 9 in Riverdale at 138th and State streets. Local star Lefty Albrecht will pitch, hailed as a top talent after last season. Highlawn school crushed Phoenix 8 to 0 and Burnham 5 to 2 in recent games.
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Twin City
Dalton
Twin City Diamonds
Riverdale
138Th
State Streets
Lefty” Albrecht
Lefty
Highlawn
Phoenix
Burnham
Warning to Trespassers at Calumet and Indiana Properties
Pro perty owner William Maurer warns against trespassing on the frame house at 13553 Calumet Avenue the barn rear of 125th and Indiana Avenue the old lumberyard office at 135th and Indiana Avenue and any building with door locks lights and kindling wood. Police will act if trespass continues. Systematic Saving promotes wealth building with First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale.
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Calumet Avenue
125Th
Indiana Avenue
First Trust & Savings Bank of Riverdale
Niemeyer Wiedke Wedding At Riverdale Home
Miss Viola Niemeyer daughter of Riverdale mayor and Mr Herman Wiedtke of Roseland were married at the bride’s home 30 East 137th Street on Saturday April 28 at 4 30 pm Rev H Wind officiating The bride is an only daughter and the couple will start housekeeping in the Niemeyer residence Both are held in high esteem by many friends and all join The Pointer in wishing them well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Niemeyer
Niemeyer
Riverdale
Herman Wiedtke
Roseland
E. 137Th Street
Rev. H. Wind
Danville Mayor Race Ends With Salary Repeal Vote
Danville Illinois residents vote 8 to 1 to block a proposed raise from 50 cents to 96 dollars a year for the mayor and from 25 cents to 48 dollars for aldermen. Wealthy citizens and several prominent figures who had held the posts opposed the increase.
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Danville
Ill
Riverdale Board Acts On Drainage and Streets Plan
The Riverdale board in regular session approves drainage projects including a sub catch basin linking to the sewer and culvert on Emerald avenue. It leaves repairs and catch basins to the drainage committee and OKs street scraping bills. New officers and appointments are announced as the board anticipates local improvements.
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Riverdale Board
Brandt
Indiana Avenue
137Th Street
Calumet River
Emerald Avenue
188Th
139Th Street
Lotz
Simi Die
Koehler
Chas. Niemeyer
Chas. Sellin
William Lotz
Alvin Wilkens
Niemeyer
Flick
A. G C. Reich
P. P. Flick
Anton Strosinski
J. A. Koilar
L. E. Reich
Henry Goos
State Street
Sellin
137Th
State Streets
Dolton District 148 selects school leaders in spring election
District 148 elected George H. Schaefer as president and Frank Seestadt Fred Pohlers and Charles Murphy as members. Baseball results: Highlawn 8 Phoenix 0 Lincoln Avenue 5 Matte Sen 4 Chicago Street 3 Steger 2. Spring entertainments run May 6 May 12 and May 13 at Lincoln Avenue and Highlawn with 20 cents adults 16 cents children, proceeds fund library books.
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George H. Schaefer
Frank Seestadt
Fred Pohlers
Charles Murphy
Dist
Highlawn School
Phoenix
Lincoln Avenue School
Mattesen
Chicago Street School
Steger
Lincoln Avenue Auditorium
Rip van Winkle
Highlawn
Village Hall to Collect Water and Vehicle Tax
The collector will be at the Village hall on May 2 5 9 12 16 19 and 23 from 7 30 p m to 9 30 p m to collect Water and Vehicle Tax A STROSINSKI Collector Village of Riverdale. Charles C ORR s new drug store at 111th street and the I C tracks Pullman will open on May 10 People with prescriptions on file can have some refilled by calling at the view store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Strosinski
Riverdale
Charles C. Orr
111Th Street
I. C
Pullman
View
Community club events and church notices
Local groups announce events including Bunco at St Pauls church May 7 and bakery sale at the Evangelical church May 7 from 3 to 5. WCTU meets May 5 at Mrs Dentons home, Sunday school board meeting canceled for Dalton M E on April 29. W R G C meets May 6 with lunch. First National Bank of Delton signs off on payment tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Lutheran League
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Denton
Dalton M. E
Evangelical Church
W. R. GC
First National Bank of
Delton
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W. J. Haney
Dolton
Harry
Citizens Party
Dillner Weewer Etree
F. J. Krueger
Seer Terrae
Albrecht Eeeeereeeese
Me Gowan Neeeayee
Par Mans Womans
Me Laughlin
Connors Aeeneeeeeree
Eevee Ener Ernesee
Lawrenz
Independent Party
Harper Wraeeeseseenee
Ww. C. Krueger
Tehiett Wrens
Seutgsaehe Ain
Maurer Peeseneneereee
Bill
Uncle Sam
U. S
George Barth
Acme Steel Goods Co
John McLean
Pullman Company
Centralia
Illinois
Italy
Lotz Miller
F. P
Niemeyer-Wiedke
Allright IF
Hoppestonians
A.C. Reich
PF. F. Flick
A. Strozinski
L.E. Reich
The
Public Service Co
Halsted
Dolton School
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