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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
3
Arthur Walton, a broker, flees jury duty by hiring a dishonest stand-in. After wrongfully convicting Ned Severn at the urging of a corrupt juror, Walton confesses and is sentenced to a year in the house of correction. Edith Severn’s forgiveness and Severn’s integrity restore Walton, who later gains partnership and love with Edith.
A trainer explains proper horse etiquette in petting. He notes many passersby praise a horse and pat it on the nose, but horses prefer a gentler touch between the eyes. He adds that true horse people learn these habits early among animals.
Lord Roberts in the House of Commons says the Greek king and government were involved in Athens events. Greece resignations follow amid a grave crisis as allies seek a radical solution to dethrone or marginalize Constantine. Casualties reported after the Zapppelen assault. French and British marines defend amid heavy fire.
A crazed Polish laborer Michael Innik shot three men in the Lake County superior court at Hammond including Judge Charles Greenwald. Lou de Bow and juror George Robbins were wounded as Innik was arrested.
Thaddeus A Thomson minister to Colombia and William H Hornibrook minister to Siam have sent resignations. John W Garrett of Baltimore a former minister to the Argentine Republic is likely to be nominated as minister to the Netherlands to succeed Henry Van Dyke who has also resigned. Van Dyke’s resignation from the Netherlands post is announced from The Hague via London.
Governor Dunne pledged commutation for every convict at Joliet who worked on public roads or the honor farm. For each day of work on the honor farm, a day would be shaved from the sentence. He noted 160 men are on the honor farm, none on the roads, and promised to publish each man’s commutation. 6.5 Cent Gas Is Called For Chicago. A 55 cent per thousand cubic feet gas rate for Chicago gas consumers was recommended by council experts, with a projection of 50 cents in 1920. The present rate is 50 cents for all.
Springfield reports the state board of health begins publishing health circulars for children to aid adult health education. The first circular titled How to Avoid Disease explains the seed and the soil theory of disease transmission in general terms.
Peter Lesko and John Kozinski were turned into living torches when a packing machine at the Cotton Specialty company exploded. They ran through the plant in panic before being subdued and saved by coats. Both serious, the blast caused $5,000 in fire damage to the building.
James A. Patten offers 125000 to Brunston hospital with a condition that Evanston citizens raise an equal sum by July 1, 1917. His wife serves as hospital vice president and he has already contributed substantially to the institution.
In Springfield Miss Sarah Morgan aged 23 was killed and 15 others injured when a Baltimore and Ohio freight train collided with a street car at a grade crossing. Witnesses say Morgan was attempting to escape through a window as the car toppled and she was crushed.
Great piles of Thanksgiving turkeys remained unsold and dealers complained eggs were left on their hands as local retailers predicted lower prices soon for both turkeys and eggs due to the boycott.
Springfield reports veterinarians and the central Illinois farmers association uniting to stop cerebrios or corn stalk disease spreading among cattle and horses. Many cases observed with hundreds of valuable horses and cattle dying in 1915. Joliet mourns John D Paige former mayor and longtime official passing at seventy nine.
The Williamson County News at Johnston City and the Equality Democrat stop publishing due to high paper costs.
State's Attorney Hoyne denounces acquittal of Mrs Elvina and W E Whitehead on receiving stolen property charges. Jury deliberated 11 hours. Indictments remain. Maj Stiles to face trial. Miss Wilma Rosenberger and sister Olga die and are injured when a New Orleans train strikes their automobile near Roberds crossing three miles north of Milford. vehicle demolished. Olga hospitalized with slim chances of recovery.
Fritz Downing and Irvin Thomas treed and shot a wild cat 20 miles north of Mount Sterling during a coon hunt. The animal measured two feet and weighed 380 pounds, the first of its kind seen in this region for many years.
The Mothers Congress plans 936 mailings in a month to promote child welfare. It backs a ward of Judge Mary Burteline's court in Chicago and reports 67 counties with probation officers and six counties with both adult and juvenile probation officers.
Springfield reports 150 coal wagon drivers striking for a half cent per bushel raise. Union officials say starting January 1 they will seek a raise of one dollar per day. Coal dealers refuse to meet the demands.
Governor Dunne grants Chicken Joe Campbell a reprieve to March 16. Campbell, condemned for the slaying of ex-Warden Allen's wife, was to be executed December 8, and this is his third reprieve as he seeks relief through the supreme court.
Bloodhounds from Spragheld pursued leads in Pekin's recent fires and led to the home of Carroll Houchins where he was detained. Houchins had a prior arson conviction from three years ago.
Savanna barbers raise prices for the first time in half a century. Haircuts increase from 25 to 35 cents and razor honing from 35 to 50 cents, effective immediately.
Middletown December 1. The Johnson Valley Coal company cannot secure enough railroad cars and now employs 40 wagons daily to transport coal to nearby towns within a twenty mile radius.
A 36 hour nuptial celebration in Duquoin marks the wedding of Charley Flantien and Miss Nicholenu Marano. The festivities extended long after the ceremony, reflecting a traditional community reception.
Peoria pupils deposited 2087.91 this fall under the public school saving system. Twenty grade schools are participating.
While plowing in a field, Zz. T. Doyle unearthed several old Spanish coins dating to the Revolutionary War period, highlighting a surprising archaeological find.
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