Aldermen petition gains 2888 signatures in Chicago Heights
A petition requesting an aldermanic form of government gathered 2 888 signatures, 600 above the required amount, with hundreds added in ten days of canvassing. Signers include independent and machine supporters from every precinct. County Judge Edmund K. Jarecki may set a hearing date soon. City officials may challenge questionable names.
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Board of Election Commissioners
Chicago Heights Star
William H. Lane
Edmund K. Jarecki
New Baseball Sensation Joe Wosmuth Emerges
A Cleveland outfielder, Joe Wosmuth, draws attention as a rising major league sensation. His early feats include strong fielding and consistent hits, signaling a bright future with the Cleveland team in the local baseball scene.
Assistant Harbor Master appointment lands in Calumet District
Twenty years ago with the pointer twenty years ago with the pointer divinician Hein of Liverauie proprietor of the Wan Bun Buffer has been appointed Assistant Harbor Master of the Calumet District. The office pays a comfortable salary and carries with it considerable authority. Hein is well qualified for the position and familiar with the river and lake front at South Chicago. Chaley Wulf has bought the Thompson cottage at 647 Trewin avenue Delta. Fortran Bros photographers showcase artistic photography in Rover-Cale Study windows. Jacob Al Vocklar visited Freeport last Sunday. Charley Muller, who had his foot crushed boarding a Pere Marquette freight train, returned home from Cook County hospital. Most of his foot was cut away and skin grafts were needed. he will be laid up for some time yet. He is a bright boy and will recover, a warning to others about moving freight trains.
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Hein
Liverauie
Wan Bun
Calumet
Ilein
Ife
South
Chicago
Chaley Wulf
C. & Ell
Trewin Avenue
Deltan
Fortran Bros
Jacob AL Vocklar
Freeport
Charley Muller
Riverdale
Cook County Hospital
Harbor Bill Passed by State Senate and House
The Calumet Harbor bill cleared both chambers on Thursday signaling a major win for the Calumet region. Riverdale and Dalton are expected to receive a share of the new prosperity from the harbor project.
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Ecklar
August C. Reich
Riverdale
Interocean
John Ravesfoot, Jr
State Street
South Holland
Harvey
State Senate
Itouse
Calumet Harbor
Calumet
Dalton
Riverview Village Official Denies Salary Rumors
In Riverdale May 1 1911 editor of The Pointer publishes a letter from Andrew Baumgartner denying gossip about his pay. He states he received seventy five dollars monthly for janitor pumping station and police services, and that village records confirm the amount.
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Iverdale
the Pointer
Riverdale
Homewood News celebrates golden wedding and local updates
Homewood notes mark Mr and Mrs Christopher Kruse celebrating their golden wedding on May 7 near Flossmoor. Mrs Farr wins a silver sugar and cream set at Harvey’s Western Star gathering. Louis Mueller Sr recovers, Sadie Randall top teacher list, Henry Punk clocked at top of school display, and the water tower flag display rises with Old Glory seen high above Homewood.
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Homewood News
Louis School
Christopher Kruse
Flossmoor
Henry Punk
Homewood
Laookis
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Cook County
Martin’s
Kentuck
Ave
W. T. Marten
National Assn. of
McConnars
Joe Vander Meyden
158Rd
Woodlawn
Illinois Street
West 188Th Street
Pe ©Te Press
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton
Voss
Maytag
Wabash Avenue
Wentworth
138Th Street
Riverdale Station
Gallarnau Co
E. Jackson Blvd
Ord
McCormick Deering
Barrow
Henry de Young
Woodlawn Avenue
Wrens
Louis Rubinie
Sheridan Avenue
Hay van Keppel
W. Vincennes Avenue
Trarvey
Henry Greick
Jennings
John Wiersema
Kedzie Avenue
Evergreen Park
Evergreen Pack
Sound
Fred C. Rietveld
Bernie Road
Thornton Cigek
Telephone
Lansing
A.J. Allen
Prop
Riverdale, NL
Abi St
Calif
America
Chicago Heights
South End
Mathiel
Roy
Mathiel Beauty and Cosmetic Salon
Michigan Avenue
Roseland
Henry W. Schngor
Chicago Street
Walter R. Stroh
Sanderson Ave
Dolton, Il
Joe Wosmuth
Cleveland
Wis Outiteter
Iso Tas
Anthony Bassie
Lincoln Ave
Lyp
Dolton Auto Laundry
Andrew Baumgartner
THE
F. & M. Laundry
LaSalle St. Riverdale
K. L. Sherrill
Leyden Ave
Gladstone
Ognen
Res. Wammond
DR. A. W. Hamann
St. Michigan Ave
Hohman St
Carondolet
Hammond
Fray’s Flower Shop
Isaac Shilling
159Th St. South Holland
George Tuch
Peter Farney
Aspen Kruiter
Indiana Ave
Ste
Carl Dieck
Gladstore
Wm. C. Zesch and Son
Indiana Avenue
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