B&O Plans Electrification and Double Tracking
The Baltimore and Ohio seeks to electrify and double track from 103rd Street and Western Avenue in Chicago to Blue Island and on to the Sanitary District Canal as a precursor to suburban passenger service and potential Chicago to Hammond service. The move follows Illinois Central electrification and is filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission as a necessary step.
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Baltimore and Ohio
103Rd Street
Western Avenue
Chicago
Blue Island
Sanitary District Canal
Hammond
Ind
Illinois Commerce Commission
Illinois Central
Blue Island Sun
Desperados in Town Astonish Informed Citizens
A fragment notes a small group described as famous desperados who tricked people into thinking they were defenseless due to their numbers. The speaker recalls telling townspeople about the courage shown, emphasizing the band’s notoriety and perception.
Adventure Tale of Davy and Fellow Guide in Africa
Earl Sinks and David Volkmar recount a trek with companions along a swift river. A tiger attack at camp is thwarted by Davy's gunfire, then a dangerous water journey ends with a boat accident but both men survive and vow to stay partners. They return home and share their African jungle experiences.
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Earl Sinks
David Volkmar
Davy
Davey
General Motors Rumor Ties GM to Pullman Properties
A New York sourced rumor claims General Motors has taken control of Pullman Company properties from 99th to 103rd streets and Cottage Grove to Lake Calumet. It says GM would convert the site into an assembly plant similar to Hegewisch Ford, with Alfred P. Sloan named Pullman Inc. director lending credibility.
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General Motors
Pullman Companies
99Th Street
103Rd Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
Lake Calumet
Hegewisch Ford
New York
Alfred P. Sloan
Pullman Inc
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A. C. Reich
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141St St
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Briggs
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Lincoln Ave
A. R. Harris
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