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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1914
Page
1
Voters in the Second District prepare for next Tuesday's election. John C. Vaughan, a longtime Progressive Democrat, runs on the Progressive Ticket and Democrat voters are urged to support him to back reforms President Wilson endorses. Vaughan is framed as a candidate who transcends blind partisanship in favor of good government.
The Calumet District backs Swanson for State Senate praising a high class first term record and hard work on Chicago Wheel Tax, Civil Service Bills, and public service. A Word from Coonley Friends urges voting Progressive for County Commissioner Avery Coonley seeking re election. Bond issue aims to fund roads and Forest Preserve. Sale notices list wagons harness and a blacksmith on Indiana Avenue.
The article explains a 1913 act to form a Cook County Forest Preserve District. It would place administration with County Commissioners and aim to acquire natural forests for preservation, education, recreation, and scenic value. It cites past efforts, boundary proposals, and the urgency of acting in November to secure land before values rise.
Wants to locate Patrick Cooney, about 65, once in Philadelphia boot and shoe trade, retired six years ago after seven years in the U S Army. Chief Crowe of Chicago Heights police seeks to locate him for a family matter involving Andrew Ward of Oak Glen. A separate note reports a lost Fox Terrier named Prax, with a reward.
The piece argues W. W. Wilson, a Republican with a conservative, steady record in Congress, will win the Third Congressional District next Tuesday evening. It praises his personality and calls on Republicans to support him amid a large party majority.
J W Steger president of Steger & Sons Piano Mfg says he traveled through war torn regions including Carlsbad and Ulm Germany where German patrols captured soldiers and machine guns. He reports widespread praise for President Wilson and recounts wartime experiences.
A vase with 60 carnations honored Juergens & Andersen Jewellers in the Stewart building last Friday. The company founded in 1854 remains owned by the Juergens and Anderson families with the fourth generation learning the trade. W. G. Anderson is president, W. G. Juergens is vice president and treasurer, and Wl. P. Juergens secretary. Rudolph Stutzer, long time Riverdale resident, has served the firm for decades as expert engraver.
All persons indebted to me are requested to pay up at once. Money can be paid to my son Clarence in High Lawn. Iemil Rosentilal.
A curious case unfolds as investigators close in on the solution to The Million Dollar Mystery and reveal a final payoff of ten thousand dollars. Officials outline the clues that led to the reveal and the parties involved in the resolution.
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