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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1927
Page
3
The Bureau of Mines notes that early California payments in gold dust used a small scoop about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide with a 4% of an ounce height. The scoop amount varied by camp as gold dust fineness differed between camps.
A Scandinavian leader named Rurik arrived at Novgorod with warriors in response to an invitation to restore order and unity. Historians mark the start of the Russian empire from this event, placing its foundation in the year 802.
Washington lawmakers press for a nationwide flood program after the Chicago conference. Rep. Fred A. Britten argues for levee raises spillways and reservoir dams with power benefits. Louisianan Rep. Bolivar Kemp calls for federal flood responsibility amid Mississippi valley devastation.
George Schmidt sixty a voluntary prisoner at Warrensville workhouse near Cleveland says he would decline a 30 000 legacy to stay in his happy home at the workhouse preferring jail to leaving his current residence.
Payne Whitney prominent American sportsman and heir died suddenly at his country home in New York from acute indigestion while playing tennis. He was son of the late William C. Whitney and brother of Harry Payne Whitney.
Senator Barr's bill changes university presidency terms while Governor Small urges a cyclone relief committee. Public Works announces road and bridge contracts. Justice Heard becomes Illinois Supreme Court chief. Lindbergh congratulates Mrs Lindbergh as NA A president sends praise to the aviator's mother.
A 250 worker force pushes forward the new grandstand at the state fair grounds with completion expected by July 15. Director Leslie Smail leads the project for the Department of Purchases and Construction as plans call the structure the Middle West’s largest and most modern, set to overlook a new mile racing track.
The House committee reports favorable on the quo warranto measure to bar ouster actions against constitutional officers. Senate already passed. The House also approves $300000 for a Joliet women’s reformatory, a bill the Senate previously approved. Senate committees send McDermott liquor repeal and Whiteley chicken registration bills for passage.
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