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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1925
Page
2
A collage of quips, gibes, and brief crime notices. The text Mixes murder headlines with wry dialogue and rural observations, featuring lines about a husband killed by a wife, a horse thief, and social musings. It reads like an informal page of jokes and headlines rather than a single coherent story.
The Argonaut notes that while Esperanto spreads, its universal adoption remains unlikely. English is viewed as the most probable widely spoken modern language. Yet Esperantists pursue universal brotherhood, promising a harmonizing influence wherever introduced.
The Cook County plan proposes doubling main paved highways from Chicago to the county line, adding about 170 miles of new roads and city entrances, and coordinating with state, federal, and Chicago Plan Commission efforts. A $15,000,000 bond issue would fund the project, requiring voter approval.
Thornton Township high school begins its 1925 basketball schedule with a home game this Friday January 9 at 7 15 o clock against Hammond Tech. The team shows strong heavyweights and promising lightweights after vacation practice.
Mrs H W Meharg of Plainview a former teacher and mother of several children was named secretary of state by Governor Miriam A Ferguson. The appointment marks a notable step in state government and places Meharg in a key administrative role.
C E Ruthenberg, a radical, was sentenced by Judge C B White in Berrien County to 3 to 10 years in Jackson State Prison with a $5000 fine. He was among twenty Communists at a secret Bridgman convention in 1921, subdued by county state and federal officials.
Most Rev Henry Moeller archbishop of the Cincinnati province died suddenly at his Norwood home. He was seventy five years old death traced to an attack of grip. The Cincinnati province covers Ohio Indiana Kentucky Tennessee and part of Michigan.
The sons of Sir Esme Howard, British ambassador, Francois age 19 and Wubert 17, travel by second class from New York to Paris. Francois will resume law studies at Cambridge, Tubert will take entrance exams there. They note there are five brothers and they must economize during their travels.
Secretary Hubert Work was named chairman of President Coolidge's new oil conservation board in Washington. Other members include Secretaries Weeks Wilbur and Hoover.
Chas Harbrecht of 547 Ingraham avenue Calumet City nearly died when exhaust gas from his Buick filled the garage. He staggered to the house for aid and survived with no lasting ill effects. The incident warns of deadly auto exhaust danger.
Christian Dorman longtime Blue Island resident and former Riverdale settler died at home on Vermont street December 28 1924 at age 74. He was born in Brandenberg Germany March 13 1850 and came to America in 1868. He leaves seven children twelve grandchildren one great grandchild two brothers one sister and many relatives. Funeral services were held December 31 at the First Evangelical Lutheran church Blue Island with Rev Doerman officiating and burial beside his wife in Blue Island Lutheran Cemetery.
A man in Ceylon sleeping beside a murdered English planter’s estate gives a damning clue. He repeats statements in his sleep that place five or six natives at the scene. Police, catching the revelation, arrest the sleeper and three accomplices who aided in the crime.
Douglas school reports lively yearend activity with gifts from Santa seen in new sweaters and coats. Students sold Christmas seals raising prize status for Soccer ball and class art exhibit prizes. Teachers Miss Bailey and Dr J F Kemp grant Wednesday half days while Mrs Wheatley’s wedding noted. Room 8 wins bazaar ticket prize. many students listed for top sales.
A newly discovered mahogany species on Panama's western coast near the San Lorenzo river is among the common trees in the primeval forest. A specimen reached 7 feet in diameter at 6 feet height and 152 feet to its first limb, with trunks like cathedral columns. The area hosts abundant wildlife including at least 200 bird species noted by Ludlow Griscom and three assistants from an American Museum expedition.
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