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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1925
Page
2
A compilation of sharp quips and social critique from Chicago culture notes the city’s rough edge with jokes about crime courts and headlines. It lampoons judges, headlines, and public morals while spoofing famous figures and sly wordplay.
The Riverdale Supers defeated Phoenix 10 to 6 and then routed Pullman 14 to 4 in a doubleheader. Pitcher Kid Struss worked both games with Miller catching as the team treated the outings as batting practice. Standings show 12 games played with 11 wins and 1 loss and a .1909 percentage.
The Quincy railroad in Massachusetts is noted as the first actual railroad built in America to haul stone for the Bunker Hill monument. It was deemed impractical and unpopular, with horse drawn vehicles on rails constituting the initial railway concept.
A proverb-like remark notes that early framing of a resolution to avoid evil rarely occurs until the evil has progressed beyond remedy, implying prevention is best while danger remains distant. The saying suggests procrastination leaves little chance to avert harm.
A four man gang robbed Miss May Fage and Miss Irene Spillar at 127th and Halsted, fatally wounding Fage. Officer William Krause was shot in the shoulder while pursuing them as the bandits fled in a stolen car. George McNamara led the group, with Peter Saparnowkas, Robert Darling, and Anthony Susnis identified. The suspects were later captured at 115th street and the Illinois Central tracks after a tip, and McNamara resisted arrest by striking a police officer with a telephone receiver. The victims include Miss Fage, 19, and Miss Spillar, while Krause, a young officer, was hospitalized. Police expect multiple robberies tied to the case to be solved.
At the Chicago Northwest Conference session held in the Clifton Fowler church in Chicago, Rev. Christian F. Bohmfalk was transferred from Sandridge to Charles City Iowa after four years serving the Blue Island and Sandridge charge. Rev. C G F Schellhase from Elgin was appointed pastor for Blue Island and Sandridge. Schellhase, born near Tinley Park, has 22 years in ministry and will arrive with his wife and two sons around midweek. he will preach Sunday September 18.
Washington officials opened a formal inquiry into Col William Mitchell after his public claim that army and navy air service administration was criminally negligent. Maj. Gen. Helmick appointed Col George Nugent to question Mitchell in San Antonio. Proceedings focus on potential insubordination and possible penalties from promotion to dismissal.
Dr. Roger M. Bissexamer, a prominent Rockford physician, discovered his wife’s body in a bathtub after she apparently tried to use an electric curling iron while bathing. She had been dead for hours. Fire results show July Illinois fire losses totaling $1,216,582 from 33 fires. fireworks caused $21,640 loss, and stoves and furnaces added $14,427.
Paris. The Rif tribes surround Tetuan, capital of the Spanish protectorate, as de Rivera pleads for help. Madrid reports a landing at Alhucemas bay with forces under General Sarro securing a foothold near Abd el Krim’s territory, while Fernandez Perez feints at Betoya to draw enemy fire. Spanish troops approach five miles from Abd el Krim’s capital after landing.
Government plans require railroads and all carriers to post bonds up to 25 million dollars before receiving future permits to move any goods that could be converted into intoxicating beverages. This rule targets shipments that could be used to make liquor.
Five car loads of beer from Lawrence Massachusetts said to be a record day’s shipment for the Chicago territory were seized in Morton Grove. Authorities indicate the seizure follows a crackdown on illegal shipments and trafficking.
A man in a passion rides a mad horse, illustrating a proverb quoted by Benjamin Franklin about maintaining composure under provocation. The scene evokes a lessons on restraint and self control.
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