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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1912
Page
8
Homewood residents share lighthearted notes from the week with visits, trivia on the groundhog, a birthday surprise, and a Valentines collectors update. A stair injury, a broken arm, a fire alarm confusion, and local taxes reveal the town’s routine moments and small misadventures.
Chicago residents in the southwest section won a 5 cent fare downtown after the city council passed the Southern Traction ordinance by 47 to 18. The measure allows express service on surface lines and sets interurban stations in Harrison street with limits on station locations and hours for express cars.
The Illinois Brick Company sues the Baltimore Railroad Company in Superior Court for damages totaling 60000 alleging unjust rate discrimination. The suit stems from an old agreement involving the Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad and the Chicago Heights Land Association, seeking treble damages under state statute for a claimed 16000 in damages.
The community vents anger after last Friday night’s attempted burglary at 75 year old Mr. C Anker’s home. Gunfire shattered the door and window as the elderly resident hid behind a stove while prowlers lingered nearby. The incident remains a mystery and under investigation by locals.
Assistant State's Attorney Thomas Marshall investigates alleged election voucher frauds. A grand jury inquiry may involve about 100 judges and clerks of election who reportedly sold vouchers three or four times daily to different loan agents. Five voucher buyers are entwined in the case.
Rep E D Crumpacker asks Secretary McVeagh support for declaring a new Indiana harbor a United States port and custom house. Treasury will urge Congress to establish the port. Presently 12 000 tons are shipped from Indiana points and ships must enter and clear from Chicago.
Gary steel mills run at peak capacity with the seventh blast furnace blown in and 28 open hearth furnaces in operation. Similar conditions reported at American Bridge Company and American Sheet and Tin Plate Company in Gary.
United States Engineer Lillenrantz proposes to straighten the Calumet River between Hammond and East Chicago Indiana. Hammond and East Chicago will abandon the current course and dredge a new channel with a near mile shorter length and 300 foot width. A turning basin will be dredged where the river meets the Indiana Harbor Canal.
The author argues India lacks a unified nation, claiming internal divisions in interests history and tradition. Racial and regional hostilities persist and only British rule maintains peace among diverse parts of India.
The notice states payment for all Chicago papers is due after one month of delivery. If unpaid within 15 days after the month’s delivery and following a collector’s call, delivery will be discontinued. Agent A M Reich at 13569 Indiana Ave Riverdale handles notices.
First class piano tuning guaranteed. A trial will convince you. Leave orders at Jacob Laua store or call Riverdale 264 Epwin Wear Piano Tuner.
Sealed proposals will be received for a two story brick school building with cut stone trimmings at West Hammond Thornton Cook County Illinois. Bids due by 8:30 p m February 14 1912 to the secretary of School District No 155. 2 1 2 percent certified check required. Plans from G W Ashby Medinah Building Chicago or from the Board President 501 W Sibley West Hammond.
A wry line from Smart Set Magazine notes that two sides persist when one side veers from the truth, suggesting stubborn bias shapes narratives and counterpoints.
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