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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1911
Page
5
Children teach us kindness and sympathy opening fountains of mercy. They train a parent in the way he should go and bring messages from heaven of innocence and love. A parent's love echoes the supreme sacrifice in Christ, and a home with a child becomes a window of heaven.
An English maker unraveled old rope and cordage, wove it into a brown dyed fabric by a secret process. He wore a suit of clothes made from this material and reportedly runs a large trade in the British colonies.
A lobbyist admits uncertainty about the legislator’s party as he notes several factions are bidding to secure the seat. The exchange highlights fluid party affiliations and multiple contenders in the race.
Notice of the second installment for Sewer Assessment in Dolton due with interest on all unpaid amounts. Payable at the sewer collector's office to March 10, 1911. GEO. A. DOLTON, Collector.
A German artist tours with a self built portable house strapped to his vehicle. He transports the tiny shelter to cities, mounting it as part of his roadside exhibition. The mobile studio doubles as living space during long travel across regions.
Jennings, paroled convict who terrorized Harvey and nearby areas, was sentenced by Judge Kav anagh to be hanged February 24 for the murder of Clarence D Hiller, Rock Island Railroad chief clerk, at his Washington Heights home. His attorney plans an appeal to the Supreme court.
The Health Department warns that diphtheria still claims children and urges early antitoxin treatment. It stresses prompt doctor calls and notes that higher dose earlier can save lives. Free antitoxin is available via state distributing stations, including John Bakker's pharmacy at 10901 Michigan Avenue in the Calumet district.
A passenger who wore a threatening posture on the rear platform led the conductor to suspect robbery. He leaped from the moving train near 104th Street and fled toward Roseland. Police officer Condon initiated the chase but the man vanished after crossing the prairie. Officers searched the station and train but could not identify the conductor or any victim.
The Interstate Commerce Commission released the first bulletin under the revised accident law. July through September saw 321 killed and 3892 injured in train accidents with total casualties reaching 22328. Highway crossings and trespasser incidents are included, raising totals from prior years. Electric lines reporting 146 killed and 1070 injured.
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