Illinois News Notes highlights and state events
Gustavus A Fauth, 66, cashier of the American National Bank, dies in Aurora after brief illness. Rockford plans include unification of rights of way and a union station, eliminating dangerous grade crossings. Governor Small urges Armistice Day observance November 11. Chicago council debates jaywalking prohibition. Frederick Starr warns of a China Japan alliance under exclusion acts if war comes. Alexander Legge deeds 53 acre Hinsdale estate to the Katharine Legge memorial. Streator replaces trolley cars with motorbuses, first Illinois city of 5,000 to do so. Illinois deep waterway lock contracts delayed by Supreme Court ruling. Wildlife reports show abundant quail and game. Federal agents dismantle Elgin brewery, Pure Products and Standard Beverage face possible destruction orders. Illinois health conference planned at Urbana November 12-14 to boost state health cooperation.
State civic groups to convene in Moline for three days
The annual state convention of Mli nois civic welfare organizations will be held in Moline November 23 24 and 25 Delegates are expected from every county in the state.
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Mlinois Civic Welfare Organizations
Moline
Legion service chief sets goal to coordinate disabled veterans aid
Howard B. Savage Illinois department commander at Bloomington aims to consolidate resources from all agencies aiding disabled soldiers and families through the Legion service department. He urges efficiency to avoid duplication and maximize help.
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Service Department
The
American Legion
Howard BP. Savage
Tlinois
Bloomington
State Department
Savage
Legion Service Department
Careless affidavits noted in state bonus scheme
Palmer D. Edmunds cites widespread carelessness among officials and professionals swearing to soldiers bonus affidavits. He says many statements were not willfully dishonest, just based on uncertain facts. The Chicago Community Trust donation of the University club land funds Evanston hospital, Presbyterian home, and several colleges, with annual income currently $40,000 to $45,000.
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Palmer D. Edmunds
Service Recognition Board
Springfield
Furmer
Mr. Edmunds
University Club
Chicago
Chicago Community Trust
James A. Patten
Evanston Hospital
Ridge Avenue
Evanston
Presbyterian Home
Emerson Road
Board of Christian Education
The
Presbyterian Church
Blackburn University
Carlinville
Lincoln College
James Milliken University
Lincoln
Lake Forest University
Lake Forest
Inois College
Jacksonville
University of Illinois
Presbyterian
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Japan
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Hinsdale
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Alexander Legge
International Harvester Company
Legge
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Streator
Illinois
Ilinois Deep
Starved Rock
State Supreme Court
la Salle County
C. F. Mansfield, Jr
Federated Sportsmen of
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United States
Robert R. Levy
Elgin Ice and Beverage Company
Butch” Crowley
Gold Doorknob Fame
Pure Products Company
Standard Beverage Company
Terry Druggan
Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs
Illinois Medical Society
Urbana
University of Ilinois
George Thomas Palmer
J. N. Moore
Danville
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Missouri
Wisconsin
Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway
Edwardsville
Ilinois Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Joseph Kess
Carson Cobine
Isabel Russell
Tfuist and Vicinity
Walter Lindley
District Federal Court
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Miss Russell
Illinovis
United States Department of Commerce
Cook County
Ralph Collins
Paris
Ohio State Penitentiary
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E. D. Burton
University of Chicago
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W. J. Barker
John Looney
Rock Island
Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Louis
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Ice
Frank Hintz
AL. J. Walz
State Street
Hammond, Ind
State St
Quinlan
Marquette
Randolph
Calumet City
Hammond
Carload
Thornton
K. Dykema Oakglen
Ill
Calumet Concrete
115Th ST
Roseland
Buick Sales Co
Michigan Ave
Silvertown Cord
Commander Cord
Goodrich Fabric
Lee and Goodrich
Prompt Tire and Battery Service
Mobile
Veedol Oil
Texaco
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