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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1927
Page
5
John D. Rockefeller Jr. contributed over 1.75 million dollars to the University of California to fund a 500 room dormitory and social center for American and foreign students, announced by President W. W. Campbell.
A Mecklenburg Superior Court jury found Rev. Willis T. Jordan of Columbus Georgia guilty of bigamy. Judge James L. Webb sentenced the elderly preacher to two to three years in the state prison at Raleigh.
Kumejiro aki a Kobe based millionaire and member of the Japanese diet offers 100000 yens about 50000 dollars to the first Japanese to fly solo across the Pacific in 1928 in a Japanese aircraft.
Smith and Wesson resumes revolver and firearm production in Springfield, Mass., after a five month shutdown caused by weak business outlook.
Miss Margaret Beavan, long devoted to children's hospital and welfare work, is unanimously elected by the Liverpool city council as England's first woman lord mayor succeeding the post.
The Illinois Brick Company refuses dumping at its clay hole on 138th and Ashland but allows others to dump. Sidewalks on State Street near completion. 139th Street sidewalks started. A new street light will illuminate the alley north of 138th from Wahash Avenue. Several whooping cough cases reported. health officer to placard affected homes. Water pressure issues tied to S. H. B. railway valve south of the tap under the viaduct. valve removal and repairs ordered with three day deadline before shutoff. Harvey Water Service Bureau bill referred for correction. status of John Dickleman alley deed reviewed. adjournment to next meeting.
The Board of Local Improvements of Riverdale Illinois awarded John Mackler & Company the Atlantic Street grading curbing paving and drainage project from West 138th Street to the Baltimore & Ohio railroad line. The total bid is 17647.10 dollars with detailed quantities for excavation pavement curb and gutter concrete work and sewers. Oct 14 1927 Riverdale Illinois.
The 4% Second Liberty loan bonds were refinanced into lower rate securities, saving $28,000,000 yearly for taxpayers. The piece praises U S bonds as universally safe amid European turmoil, noting no social upheaval could affect interest and principal payments.
An advertisement touts a lecturer who speaks straight from the shoulder. The copy humorously notes that some talks would benefit from aiming higher up to avoid dulling the audience.
James H Taylor of Gary Indiana and Chicago was arrested after a loaded .38 was found on him by Illinois Central Detectives Milne and an associate. He claimed to be a graduate detective from a correspondence course and showed a National Association of Certified Public Detectives star and card. Judge Howe fined him twenty five dollars and costs and sent him to Oak Forest for the sentence.
Weather reports show temps near normal in the south and below normal in the north with general rainfall. Corn progress slow in Iowa due to rain and cool weather. frost danger decreases with time, Illinois reports poor to fair progress and frost safety. southern states report early crops gathered with good yields and frost risk lowered. Cotton and tobacco harvest activity continues with varying progress and weevil impact. Pastures and haylands remain in good condition and sugar cane progress is solid.
The Village of Lansing proposes a special assessment to pay for vitrified tile sewer pipe house connections along Calumet Roy Community Henry and Bernice streets and 178th Street in Cook County Illinois. The final hearing is set for October 17 1927 with ten yearly installments at six percent interest. Objections may be filed before the hearing. Public notice dated September 30 1927 and published September 30 and October 7 1927.
The Bard of Trustees of Dolton announces proposed sidewalk improvements along Lincoln Avenue Shepard Drive 145th Street Cottage Grove Evans Avenue in Dolton Cook County Illinois. An assessment for costs has been prepared payable in five annual installments at 6 percent interest. Final hearing set for October 18 1927 at 10 AM in Cook County Court.
The village board approved lighting improvements including C I flood lights and Ivanhoe subdivision upgrades. Actions included resurfacing Margaret and 144th with crushed stone, rounding the corner in front of The Pointer, and enabling a safer pump and nozzle system for fire protection. The board accepted street sign contracts, urged railroads to curb smoke, approved bonds, and authorized building permits and sidewalk work. Meeting adjourned to October 17.
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