Riverdale Improvement Association backs inland harbor plan
In a March 13 meeting the Riverdale Improvement Association endorsed the inland harbor project at Lake Calumet. Secretary Schafer’s letter urges Hon. Benton F Kleeman to press the bill in the House of Representatives and secure a favorable vote.
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Riverdale Improvement Association
Lake Calumet
Calumet Canal
Schafer
Benton F Kleeman
Springfield
Aeatte
Noor Cr Tes
Allpiovement Association
Calumet Lake
House of Representatives
John HE. Schafer
Kleeman Letter Supports Inland Harbor Proposal
Mr B F Kleeman replies to Riverdale Improvement Ass'n secretary John E Schafer dated March 18 1911, thanking for support of a bill to make Calumet Lake an inland harbor. He cites downtown interests hindering harbor progress and vows to push the measure as meritorious before the General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Schafer
Riverdale
Calumet
General Assembly
Chicago
B. F. Kleeman
Riverdale Post Office Sunday Closure Endorsed
The Riverdale Improvement Association urges closing the Riverdale Post Office substation on Sundays. John E. Schafer secretary reports unanimous support from the South End Federation of Civic Clubs. Postmaster D A Campbell acknowledges receipt and says the matter will be considered.
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Fon
D. A. Campbell
Chicago
Ill
South End
John E. Schafer
Riverdale Improvement Association
Riverdale Station
Oliinois
Riverdale
Dolton Village Clerk Revives Power to Collect Drainage Debts
Dolton Village Clerk Henry Hasn says Monahan Bros. has granted power of attorney to collect all outstanding house drain accounts. Payments accepted at 444 Lincoln Avenue Dolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolton
Monahan Bros. Company
Lincoln Avenue
Tienry Hasn
Robert Tinsley for Ward Honest Government Stance
Robert Tinsley demonstrates executive ability and public honesty. He campaigns as a progressive candidate promising clean government and to deliver honest service to ward taxpayers.
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International Harvester Company
Parlin 6
Orendorf Company
Canton
WM. Mau
Leyden Avenue
Kern and
Kipley
Mose
Riverdale and Dolton
Kern & Kipley
Homewood
N. EF. Johnson
Msgr
Riverdale Improvement
Association
Lake Calumet Harbor
MR. Elleman
Robert Tinsley
Dan Bradley
Harvey
Fred L. Logan
Prop
LiThe
Calumet Hotel and Buffet
137Th Street
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