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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1924
Page
7
The War department disclosed that the fiscal year ending June 30 produced canal receipts higher than any period since construction. Net revenue totaled 17,200,572 dollars, plus 1,044,887 dollars from the Panama Railroad, for a combined 18,254,459 dollars.
Inland Steel prepares for big business in 1925 with several mills moving to double shifts by year end. Local plant orders remain strong as the 14 inch mill in No 2 plant is expected to be first to be doubled, followed by others as staffing is secured.
A Wordsworth line about the best part of a man’s life being small, nameless acts of kindness and love, emphasizing humble daily deeds over grand gestures.
Admiral Eberle announced the battleship Washington, a treaty required scrapped superdreadnaught, was sunk near Virginia capes by gunfire after tests by the Texas. Charges and torpedoes, then armor piercing bombs from planes, tested hull integrity and deck resilience amid rough seas. Results praised as technically informative, with details kept secret.
Charlie Chaplin wed Lita Grey at five in the morning in Empalme near Guaymas on the Gulf of California. Civil Justice Antonio Haro conducted the marriage and the couple shortly returned to Guaymas. Friends and family reacted with varied comments on the surprise nuptials.
United States Senator Smith W. Brookhart holds the official certificate of election after Iowa's state executive council confirmed he led Daniel F. Steck by 755 votes. Official counts: Brookhart 447,706 Steck 446,951.
In federal court judge Cliffe convicts William J. Fahy known as supersleuth and James Murray also called Nine teenth Ward Jimmy for their roles in the Rondout mail robbery. Walter McComb is found not guilty.
A federal jury found guilty fifteen of sixteen Hawkins Mortgage officials in a conspiracy to use the mails to defraud. Investigators estimate cash payments nationwide totaling between 4 and 6 million dollars to Hawkins controlled enterprises including the Portland Indiana Hawkins Mortgage company and 104 welfare loan societies. The Hawkins Mortgage company also absorbed the Cooperative League of America and the United Slame Builders of America, which together wrote over 20 million dollars in business.
Chicago and other areas reported a surge in radio interest as English and French announcers were heard during 10 to 11 pm during international broadcasting tests. The public noted successful transatlantic reception and widespread satisfaction with the experiment.
Washington reports an indictment in Kansas City naming Walter S. Dickey owner and Ralph Ellis managing editor of the Kansas City Journal Post. The six count charges involve publication of income tax returns of six individuals as part of actions to clarify provisions of the revenue act. Attorney General Stone foresees five or six more indictments in similar cases.
A 10 percent wage reduction took effect in Maine cotton mills on Monday affecting about 18 000 workers. The last change occurred in April 1923 with a 124 percent increase, and the cut is blamed on Southern competition and weak markets.
A Chicago News quip notes that a man must be well above average intelligence to laugh at the proper moment while a woman tells a funny story. The remark highlights gendered social dynamics and wit in conversation.
Birmingham News notes that with age comes doubt about whether hard work truly eases children’s path. The piece uses a ponderous tone to question generational progress and the value of effort in shaping opportunity.
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