Government tightens grip on crooked railroading reveal
The Interstate Commerce Commission valuates the New Orleans Texas and Mexico railway at 8.87 million in reproduction costs with capitalization at 40.93 million. The test exposes an overlarge equipment cost and links an implied 28 million bond issue to the St. Louis and San Francisco line. Also Chicago buys three acres for a 1.5 million pumping station site from Congressman Mann at Stony Island and Seventy third street for 37 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Congress of Representatives
Associated Press
New Orleans, Texas & Mexico
New Orleans
Texas & Mexico
St. Louis
San Francisco
Gulf Coast Lines
Gulf Coast
Brownsville
City of
Chicago
James R. Mann
Stony Island Avenue
Seventy-third Street
Mann
Seventy -Third Street
Baltimore and Ohio
Jackson Avenue
South Hind Press
Fire destroys Kensington yards of Michigan Central Railroad
A large blaze at Kensington yards damaged three buildings and fifty box cars the Michigan Central Railroad Company. Fire originated in the icehouse and soon engulfed the transfer and freight houses. Estimated loss runs to about 500000 with fifty employees escaping unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
Michigan Central Railroad Company
319Th Street
Officials served both registration and election may void Gary vote
The Chicago Examiner reports that Indiana law prohibits officials serving in both registration and election. In Gary and Lake County several districts reportedly used the same officials for both steps, risking a potential voiding of the entire vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Lake County
Chicago Examiner
Dolton Immanuel Church sale at A O U W Hall
On November 25 the Immanuel Church of Dolton will hold a sale of many useful articles at A O U W hall Dolton. Oyster coffee and lunch will be served during the sale. Come one come all to support a good cause. The Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Church of
Dolton
Immanuel Church
Ladies Aid of Our Savior's Church
For Sale Two Buggies Inquire Dal ton Listing
Two buggies offered for sale one storm buggy and one open asking to contact Alnoest Khukhammer at 937 Chicago Street Dalton telephone 606 1124 2 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alnoest Khukhammer
Chicago Street
Dalton
Dolton Woman's Club Domestic Science Day Notes
The Dolton Woman's Club meets Saturday at 83 o'clock sharp at Lincoln Avenue School Building for Domestic Science Day with Miss Marie Walter as speaker on The Value of Home Economies and Mrs. Jack Mulligan of Chicago as soloist. The Study Department gathers Tuesday afternoon November 27 at Mrs. J. H. Jamieson's home with Mrs. Carl Wetterling reading James Whitcomb Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linccoln Avenue
Marie Walter
Dalton Public Schools
Jack Mulligan
Chicago
J. H. Jamieson
Carl Wetterling
James Whitcomb Reilly
Hinkle and Luckenbill Wed In Riverdale Ceremony
Hinkle, in charge of the interlocking system at I C tower Riverdale, married Miss Mabel Luckenbill at the church parsonage by Rev Walter Bressler. After a wedding trip to St Louis Cincinnati and Saratoga Indiana they will live in Dalton with the bride’s aunt Mrs George Luckenbill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. Hinkle
I.C Tower
Riverdale
Mabel Luckenbill
Walter Bressler
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Saratoga
Ind
5S. J. Hinkle
Dalton
George M. Luckenbill
Thornton Township High School
C. & IE. I. Railroad
Pointer
War Board Recommends 4600 Vickers Guns For Army
An official board appointed by the secretary of war recommends the immediate purchase of 4,600 Vickers machine guns. Made by Colt at Stratford Conn they cost about one thousand dollars each. Colt has diverted output to the Entente since the war began. a new plant is expected in operation about January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
United States Army
Colt Works
Startford
Conn
Colt Company
Local and Personal News of the Community
Cornelius DeVries in Woodman Colorado reports substantial improvement and potential home return in five to six weeks. John O Neil, Pan dle local freight conductor, crushed hand unloading at S Y Ve Dolton depot. thumb removed. Garry Holmes and Kesch win regional hunting title with 108 quail and 48 rabbits from Carrol NL. Mrs J H Jamieson and Edith Dalton attend Illinois State Federation of Woman's Clubs in Champaign. Baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. John Staat on Nov 23. W C T A event at Lincoln Avenue School in Dalton draws full house with dark town minstrels. Richard Townsend of Riverdale burned feet and side. hospitalized. Townhouse fire suspected from a pipe. Townsend recovering. Pennsylvania Grand Central Depot in Riverdale adds toilets. station agent Tom Deam proud of improvement. Chas Krueger welcomed baby girl born Nov 22 1916. Mrs M R Weidner returned from Reading Pa after illness and death of her brother-in-law Frank De Turk. Riverdale and Dalton young folks attend Brutlay’s hall party in Homewood for dancing and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Garry
Wm. Holmes
Wm Kesch
Carrol
J. H. Jamieson
Edith Dalton
Illinois State Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Champaign
Richard Townsend
134Th Riverdale
L[lospital
Townsend
Pennsylvania Grand Central
Riverdale
Grand Central
Tom Deam
Chas. Krueger
M. R. Weidner
Reading
Frank DeTurk
Minnie
Mary DeTurk
Public Sale At Frank Popp Farm Blue Island
Auction conducted by Henry Ulissch and Henry J. Dillner at the Popp Farm Blue Island on Ashland Avenue and the Calumet river, December 6 1916 starts 10 00 a m selling horse cattle implements hay corn stalks onion goods and a long list of farm items all cash terms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland Avenue
Calumet River
Frank Popp
Blue Island
Planet Jr
Henry Ulissch
Henry J. Dillner
Swallowed Cent Claims Life Of Blue Island Toddler
An eighteen month old boy named Tommy Sekora from Blue Island died after swallowing a cent. He showed no symptoms at first but worsened Friday, prompting a visit to German Deaconess Hospital where an operation could not save him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Sekora
Blue Island
For Rent Five Room Apartment on West 138th Street
Notice reads a five room apartment for rent on W 138th Street with all improvements provided for $12 monthly. Inquiries directed to 13944 Wentworth Ave at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
138Th Street
Wentworth Ave
Dalton Local No. 5 Meeting Notice
The regular meeting of Dalton Local No. 5 will be held at A. O. U. W. Hall on Wednesday evening, Nov. 29. WM. J. ALBRECHT, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Local No. 5
A. O. U. W. Hall
WM. J. Albrecht
Fights 8 Hour Law Faces Chicago Suit From Rail Firm
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad petitions U S District Court to strike down the Adamson eight hour law, seeking temporary and perpetual injunctions. Other railroads in Chicago include Rock Island Pacific Great Western Burlington and Quincy. Atchison Topeka Santa Fe suit filed in Kansas City and Union Pacific in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Company
United States District Court
Chicago
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Chicago Great Western
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Kansas City
Union Pacific
Omaha
No Hunting on Sabbath Day In Indiana Enforcement
State law banning hunting on Sunday will be strictly enforced in northern Indiana. Officials say Gary area hunting will be halted and anyone caught hunting will be prosecuted regardless of identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Gary
Burns Ditch Case Heard by U S Supreme Court
Arguments were presented in Washington in the Burns ditch case on appeal from Indiana to the U S Supreme Court. The Porter county superior court decision is under review, with a ruling expected in November. Backers say construction to reclaim the Little Calumet river valley from Gary to Dune Park will begin regardless of the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Burns Ditch
Supreme Court of Indiana
Superior Court
Porter County
Supreme Court
Little Calumet River
Gary
Dune Park
Embargo on Food Exports Questioned by Wilson
President Wilson shows reluctance to embargo American food exports arguing it would hurt farmers and provoke European retaliation. Critics warn it would strain allied relations and worsen European hardship. Money in circulation in the United States is listed as 4,780,278,987 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Europe
United States
Local Holiday Dances and Expositions Planned at Riverside Inn and Union Stock Yards
The Altong Pleasure Club hosts a Masquerade Ball at Riverside Inn on November 25 followed by events from Silver Leaf Pleasure Club on November 29 and Calumet Club on December 2. The Jolly 5 perform Thanksgiving Eve November 30. The Elks hold a two night show November 27 28. The International Live Stock Exposition runs December 2–9 at Union Stock Yards Chicago. Church groups schedule December 7 and December 13 Christmas sales with meals and gatherings. Continuously, dances occur every Saturday at Riverside Inn with emphasis on good order.
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Altong Pleasure Club
Riverside Inn
Silver Leaf Pleasure Club
Calumet Club
Riverdale Aill
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Obeldobel Ice Cream Heats Up Winter Sale
Obeldobel offers a winter ice cream sale despite cold weather. Advy reports the business moving stock and customers lining up for creamy treats as temperatures drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obeldobel
Advy
Dolton M E Church Receives New Minister McCracken
A reception in the Dolton Methodist Episcopal Church parlors welcomed Rev. A A McCracken and his wife as the new pastor. Nearly all active members and friends attended, pledging cooperation, with Rev McCracken outlining his planned work. Ladies of the congregation organized the event and a fine lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. McCracken
Dolton Methodist Episcopal Church
Dolton
A Re
McCracken
Churches Schedule on 148th Street and Lincoln Ave
Sunday School at 9 80 a m with divine services at 10 80 a m and English service at 7 30 p m conducted by Rev. H Winb pastor in the local church listing a weekly timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
148Th Street
Lincoln Ave
H. Winb
St. Mary's Catholic Church Mass Schedule
St. Mary’s Catholic Church lists an 8:00 a.m. Low Mass 10:30 a.m. High Mass and Benediction 2:30 p.m. with instructions. Rev. W. B. Derrmer is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary’s Catholic Church
W. BH. Derrmer
Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church Service Info
Rev J Waurer Bressier, pastor, conducts all English language services at Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Calendar of worship and events not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OUR Savior's
EV. Luth
J. Waurer Bressier
Immanuel Evangelical Church Service Schedule
English preaching on the first Sunday each month at 10 80. German preaching on other Sundays at 10 30. English evening services on the second and fourth Sundays at 7 30. Pastor Rev J Ug Horrmersrae leads the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglish
J UG. Horrmersrae
Dolton M E Church Sunday Services and Sermons
Dolton M E Church lists Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 10 45 with a sermon Our God and an evening service at 7 30 titled Things to be Thankful For Special music by the choir Rev Arpison A McCracken is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Arpison A. McCracken
Local raffle for geese turkeys ducks and pigs announced
Ed Dillner invites the public to a Saturday evening raffle on November 25 at his place. He notes the prize bundle includes geese turkeys ducks and small pigs provided by Chas Gansch of DeLong Indiana. Everyone is welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Gansch
DeLong
Ind
F. Dillner
Lost Ford 80x34 Demountable Thre Willfinder on Indiana Ave
Lost vehicle on Indiana avenue between 147th Street and Riverdale. A Ford 80x34 demountable Willfinder missing. reward offered. Return to 13748 Illinois Street. Phy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Avenue
147Th Street
Riverdale
Illinois Street
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U. S
Dolton Woman’s Club
Hinkle
Luckenbill
Vickers
Xaecord
Cornelius DeVries
Woodman
Colorado
John O'Neil
Pandle
Src
Y & S Ve
John Staat
W.C.T. A
Lincoln Avenue
Brutlay’s
Homewood
Harvey Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
Ilov
Rev
ST. Paul's Evang. Lutheran Church
Immanuel Evangelical Church
Dolton M. E. Church
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