Man Given Forty Years For Attacks On Riverdale Nurse
James Q. Allen, a young man from Riverdale, was sentenced to 40 years in the penitentiary for the murder and rape of Emma Bacon, a public health nurse. He confessed to the Dalton killing after arrest, but the confession was not part of the Beckhelm case tried by Judge Ehler. The attack on Mrs. Charles Beckhelm occurred November 1 as she returned from the train. a neighbor aided, and Allen was captured near the Sugar Works. The jury, protected from heat, deliberated briefly and returned the verdict in about 30 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Q. Allen
Charles Beckhelm
Wentworth Avenue
Riverdale
Dalton
Emma Bacon
Allen
Beckhelm
Fred Bussiere
Chief Stieman
Palos Park Tragedy Ends in Dual Drownings
Nineteen year old Gustave Swanson died a hero while attempting to save Clarence Soderberg, 23, from drowning in a Palos Park lake at 104th Street and Archer Avenue. Swanson’s bride, Mrs. Swanson, watched in grief as rescuers failed to revive him. Soderberg’s body was recovered later that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave Swanson
Harvard Ave
Palos Park
Clarence Soderberg
Elizabeth St
104Th St
Archer Ave
Soderberg
Swanson
W R C Picnic Notes and Bank Bus Schedule
The W R C plans a July 27 picnic at Glenwood Forest Preserve with a 10 a m bus from Riverdale Bank, stopping at Dalton Bank. Members should bring eats and a few grabs. St Pauls Ladies Aid hosts a banco party on July 28 starting at 2 15 sharp and all are welcome. Exiled Greek Premiers sent to Nacost Island following assassination plot discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Forest Preserve
Riverdale Bank
Dalton Bank
Ladies’ Aid
St. Paul’s Church
Banco
Buneo
Athens
Pangalos
Kafandaris
Papanastasion
Michalkopoulos
Nacost
Negroes Open First Community Theater in Harlem
America's first small community theater owned by black people will open this fall in Harlem, serving the large local negro population with a new cultural venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Harlem
Early Settler Mrs Maaike Vanderbilt Dies in Roseland
Mrs Maaike Vanderbilt wife of the late Johannes Van derbilt and mother of former alderman Hiram Vander bitt died early Sunday at her daughter Javup DeVourg’s home 10659 Webash avenue She had been ill since last February and would have turned eighty on August 8 She was a Roseland pioneer arriving in July 1851 and lived at 113th street and Michigan avenue She is survived by twenty grandchildren and ten great grandchildren Funeral services were held Wednesday at the First Reformed Church 107th street and Michigan avenue Burial followed at the family lot in Thornton Tl Her father Anne Verhoeve purchased the Roseland business district land for five dollars an acre totaling 115 dollars including seed and small items The property extended from 112th place to 113th place Indiana avenue to State street the deal dated July 17 1851
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maaike Vanderbilt
Johannes Vanderbilt
Hiram Vanderbilt
Javup DeVourg
Webash Avenue
113Th Street
Michigan Avenue
South Holland
Roseland
Hiram
Harry
Jacob
Cornelius
Nessie DeYoung
Johanna Ton
Thornton
Vanderbilt
Anne Verhoeve
Roseland Business District
112Th Place
113Th Place
Indiana Avenue
State Street
Family Gathering At Lau Home In Frankfort
A Sunday gathering July 18 at Mr. and Mrs. Otto Lau's home in Frankfort brought together their daughter and son in law Mrs and Mr John Kuse Sr and family plus numerous relatives and friends from Frankfort Tinley Park Harvey Riverdale Dalton and Chicago. The afternoon featured games and a supper hosted by Mrs Otto Lau, with all attendees reporting a fine time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Lau
Frankfort
John Kuse
Riverdale
John Kuse, Jr
Ill
Otto Bachmann
Tinley Park
George Bachmann
Harvey, NL
Henry Greick
Dalton
Fred Letts
Chicago
Heyman Paul
Agnes
Charles Albert
Minnie Ruse
Fred Ludwig
Will Sail the Calumet excursion planned for August
The Calumet river excursion under the South Chicago Chamber of Commerce is set for August 5 with two boatloads planned to inspect the Insull power plant project worth 100 million and to cruise to Riverdale and view the Lake Calumet harbor plans. Mrs. Anna Dieck has returned home from Roseland Community Hospital after gallstone surgery and is recovering well with many relatives and friends awaiting her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet River
South
Anna Dieck
Roseland Community Hospital
Grandma Dieck
Young Boy Undergoes Appendectomy in Roseland Hospital
Russell Jacobsma nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Gerrit Jacobsma was taken to Roseland Community hospital Wednesday evening at six and operated at eight for appendicitis. He is doing fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Jacobsma
Gerrit Jacobsma
Roseland Community Hospital
Local Social Notes and Family Updates from Clifton Area
Local residents share news of visits and health updates. John E. Propper and family return to Clifton after two weeks with relatives while John recovers from a two year illness. Numerous absences for vacations follow and community events include the old settlers picnic at Thornton, a lively ball game, and a horseshoe champion. Several residents undergo appendicitis operations, recoveries noted, plus trips to hospitals and vacations to Yellow Stone National Park and Long Lake Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Propper
Carol
Jack
May Propper
Clifton
N. J
John
Arlington Heights
Ill
Old Settlers
Thornton
Harry Packard
Jim Propper
Judge Locher
Leo Horn
Ray Vandeursen
J. W. Hood
Wisconsin
Phelps
Bill
Bertha Schug
St. Francis Hospital
Tillie Scheer
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harriet Lorenzen
Margaret Schultz
Dalton
Blue Island Hospital
Mabel Kay
Roseland Community Hospital
M. R. Weidner
Harvard University
Junior
Leonard McPike
Vivian
Decatur
Mich
Arthur Fisher
Evelyn
Long Lake
Ind
George Moomaw
Abe Weinner
California
Ernest Slusser
Paris Island
South Carolina
Marines
Army
Navy
Dolton Residents Asked to Rertain Water Sprinkling Hours
The people of the Village of Dolton are asked to refrain from sprinkling between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to allow residents to obtain water for their evening meals. Signed by WM. G. Dolton, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
WM. G. Dolton
Out with Bills Elks Hears Haberdasher’s Tale
Frank Kelly a 50 year old haberdasher of 4004 Elks Avenue was arraigned in Wabash Avenue court for disorderly conduct. He told Judge Francis Borrelli he had a good time with the Elks and was discharged with admonition to avoid a repeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Frank Kelly
Elks Avenue
Francis Borrelli
Wabash Avenue
Kelly
Why Destroy Beet Sugar Industry
A Calumet Record excerpt criticizes sugar policy noting 1925 U S consumption of 5 51 0 000 tons, 107 percent per capita, and that sugar buys far less than before the war. It argues duty cuts threaten American beet sugar farmers and Riverdale hosts a major plant impacting local growers and manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Riverdale
Speed Traps Probed in Cook County Areas
The state's attorney investigates speed trap activity across Blue Island area towns including Evergreen Park Markham River Forest Mt Greenwood and others. Reports claim up to 45 arrests daily in Markham and magistrate fees reaching 1000 a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Island Sun
Cook County
Blue Island
Evergreen Park
Markham
Specialville
River Forest
Mt. Greenwood
Notice For Bids Dolton Coal Sealed Offers Due July 26
Bids will be received by the Dolton Village Board of Trustees until 8 p m July 26 1926 for 50 tons of Pocahontas 3rd vein mine run coal with 45 percent lump. The board may reject any or all bids. Also for sale a four piece reed sun parlor set by W J Claussen at 7 East 188th Street Riverdale telephone 0549.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
WM. G. Dolton
W. J. Claussen
East 188Th Street
Riverdale
Big Parade Marks Dolton District Legion Meeting
About 400 attended the Fourth District session in Dolton with 82 from Paul Gall Post. A parade from the S C Depot to the Dolton theatre opened events, followed by a program featuring the Harvey Bugle Drum Corps, a Roseland Post quartet, and a string orchestra. Howard Savage presented medals to district leaders. refreshments were served by the Ladies Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Depot
Dolton
Fourth District
Paul Gall
American Legion
Dalton
I. C
Riverdale
Harvey Bugle
Legionaires
Legion Quartette
Roseland Post
Oklahoma 4 String Orchestra
Howard Savage
Thomas Taylor
Ferre C. Watkins
W. E. Bowen
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Supers to Face Chicago Blues in July Exhibition
The Supers, who did not appear last Sunday against the Raymond Jrs, have booked the Chicago Blues for Sunday July 25. The game at 2 30 p m will be open to all and is billed as a top season matchup with one of Chicago's fastest teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Jrs
Chicago Blues
Chicago
In Memoriam Emma Slusser Died July 23 1923
In loving rembrance of our dear wife and mother Emma Slusser who died three years ago July 23 1923. Gone but not forgotten. Her Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Slusser
Railway Crash Injures 22 East Liverpool Ohio
Six coaches of the Detroit Pittsburgh express derailed seventeen miles east of East Liverpool. Twenty two passengers were injured with two seriously hurt. Investigations focus on causes and railway safety. Authorities check wreckage and aid victims at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad
Here
Business Women Elect Des Moines Leader at Fed meeting
Miss Lena Madsen Phillips, a New York attorney, was elected president of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women at the closing session in Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Lena Madsen Phillips
New York
National Federation of Business and Professional Women
Hera
Emergency Radio for R. R. Chicago to aid trains in blizzards
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway system will install short wave radio stations along its routes. These stations will direct trains during blizzards or when wire service is disrupted, ensuring continued operation and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Yellowstone Park Jail Razed After 82 Years
Yellowstone National Park jail, unused for 82 years, has been razed. The historic structure in Wyoming was dismantled, ending its long vacancy and leaving no inmates or active use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone
Yellowstone Park
Wyo
Yellowstone National Park
Bowen School District 138 Seeks Coal Bids
The Board of Directors of Bowen school district 138 Riverdale will receive bids for 50 tons more or less of Glendora lump coal. Bids must be in the secretary’s hands by July 29 1926 at 6 pm. L E Reich secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen School
Riverdale
Glendora
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Drew
Paul Gall Post
Supers
Memoriam
Coal Bids
L. E. Reich
L. BE. Reich
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