Riverdale Chief of Police Arrested in Saloon HoldUp
Frank Sinnick, Riverdale’s chief of police since 1908, is captured after a saloon hold up at 956 West 119th Street. He confesses, admits drinking moonshine, and is beaten by a group of locals before being taken to the police station. The incident ends a crime wave in Riverdale.
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Riverdale
Chicago
Frank Simnick
West Pullman
W. 119Th Street
Frank
Durance
Kensington
Kensington Station
Homer
Mathew Homer
Frank Cres
West 119Th Street
Frank Sinnick
Sinnick
Saloon Robber Identified After Lafayette Ave Hold Up
Sinnick was identified Sunday by saloonkeeper Ernest Raimbult of 11690 Lafayette Avenue as the bandit who held up the saloon August 30 and robbed him of $15. Captain Homer Patrolmen Lennon Sudds and George Homer responded in an auto after one shot terrorized customers and a man telephoned for help.
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Kensington
Captain Homer
John Lennon
Gilbert Sudds
George Homer
Sinnick
Ernest Raimbult
Lafayette Avenue
Railway Workers Vote Down Wages Cut Struck Impending
About 200,000 railroad employes including trainmen engineers and switchmen may strike after 90 percent voted against proposed wage cuts and working condition changes. The piece argues for fair rules and cautions managers against harsh shifts in seniority and job rights.
Queen Selection Proposed for Chicago Day Fire Event
Mayor Quinlan acting for the county invites all villages and cities to join a joint Chicago Day Fire Prevention celebration. Each community should send a young lady over 16 as a queen, with organizations like the American Legion K of C or Woodmen possible to crown by popular ballot.
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Quinlan
The
Highway Commission
Chicago
Palatine
American Legion
K. of C
Woodmen
Morgan's Standards dominate double header and schedule
Morgan's Standards shut out Elroy Colored Giants 13 3 in game one with Slinger on the mound and beat Washington Heights A C in game two as Smoksey Wood hurled the winner. Kay starred behind the plate in both games and Neilson with Unruh led the hitting. The Standards set Sunday plans against Schaeffer Elev Co and Schneider Indiana at Twin City grounds. The Harmonies fell to Hawkes 12 8 and will not play Sunday.
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Morgan
Elroy Colored Giants
Slinger
Washington Heights A. C
Smoksey Wood
Kay
Neilson
Unruh
Schaeffer Elev. Co
South Chicago
Subscription Notices Push Delayed Payments to Readers
The Pointer reports that subscription statements are being mailed to all non prepaid customers urging prompt payment of a small bill. The notice emphasizes timely settlement to maintain uninterrupted service.
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during our mother and grandmother’s illness and death. Special thanks to Rev. H. Wind the Ladies' Aid and all who sent flowers donated cars. Mr. and Mrs. L. Koch and Family.
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H. Wind
L. Koch
The Man Who Waits for Perfection to Save Money
A proverb on delaying action to save, warning that waiting for ideal conditions prevents starting. The line appears attributed to First Trust and Savings Bank of Riverdale as a financial caution.
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First Trust & Savings Bank of
Riverdale
Electrical storm damages lines and yard. autowreck fatal
A Thursday night electrical storm damaged light and telephone wires across the area and knocked the Chicago Brick Co yard out of service. Superintendent Me Laughlin hopes the yard will be back in operation this afternoon or tomorrow. Max Lewis of Peoria died after wrecking his car near Harvey. police suspect alcohol in the car and question if it was an accident or murder. A diamond ring and cash were reported missing. Mrs. G. R. Melin and her children visit relatives in Dalton. Mrs. Edward Ripley and daughter travel to Lake side Michigan to visit relatives.
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Chicago Brick Co
MeLaughlin
Max Lewis
Peoria
Ill
Harvey
G. R. Melin
Moorhead
Minn
Wm. Laurenz
Dalton
Edward Ripley
Delores
Lakeside
Mich
Harry Brossat
Basil King
Dalton Theatre
Pinta Council K. of C
St. Mary’s Hall
Oakglen Camp
West's
Koppe
Robert Vandenberg
Cook County
Leone Walkerly Waddel
Bowen School
Claussen
L. E. Reich
Hedtke
Wunsch
McGrain
Maloy
Martha McGrain
Lord
Eastern Illinois Normal University
Brown
Riverdale
Santy Cale
Bought new Packard tied to Riverdale case
Mrs Rose Stancziz 25 of Riverdale was held to the grand jury in 15000 bond after admitting a deal connected to Harvey W Church the slayer of two Packard salesmen She used a relative's check to buy a Packard with a bogus payment The husband was cleared and will assist in the next hearing A warning to others cashing unauthorized checks was noted by Packard officials
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Rose Stancziz
West 187Th Place
Riverdale
Newcomer
Harvey W. Church
Hammond
Rose
Packard
Chicago
Flick
Riverdale Trustees Order Tree Overhang Cut
Village of Riverdale urges all property owners to remove branches overhanging sidewalks to maintain a 7 foot clearance. By order of the board of trustees Village Clerk GEO L Koehler oversees enforcement.
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Village of
Riverdale
Board of, Trustees
Village of Riverdale
Geo
L. Koehler
Kipley Dolton Store Interests Transfer After Oct 2 1921
Theo Koch and Peter F Kipley to assume interests of Peter Kipley Sr estate in the Peter Kipley Dolton store. All accounts must be settled in full before Oct 2 1921. Peter Kipley Co. Dolton Store.
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Theo. Koch
Peter F. Kipley
Peter Kipley, Sr
Peter Kipley
Dolton
Peter Kipley CO
Marie Neidow longtime Dolton resident dies at 76
Mrs Marie Neidow widow of Carl Neidow died at her daughter Mrs Louis Koch home on Saturday September 24 aged 76 years 9 months and 2k days She was a St Pauls church member born in Germany November 26 1844 came to America at age 9 married 1857 three children survive plus an adopted daughter 15 grandchildren Funeral services were held at St Pauls Church conducted by Rev H Wind with interment at Concordia Cemetery Hammond Indiana
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Irs
Marie Neidow
Carl Neidow
Louis Koch
St. Paul’s Church
Marie Kraatz
Germany
America
Jacob Kraatz
Dolton
Carl Neidot
John Schmidt
Roseland
Charles Neidow
Hammond
Ind
Fred Behrends
H. Wind
Concordia Cemetery
Wanted witnesses to car line accident in Dolton
Notice asks any witnesses to the end of the street car line in Dolton on Tuesday August 16 at 9 p m to leave their addresses at The Pointer office. Also seeks to buy a second hand 22 rifle. Call The Pointer Dolton 8 19. Found bank book opportunity at First National Bank of Dolton. owner can obtain it by applying to bank.
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Dolton
Pointer
First National Bank of Dolton
Cook County villages and cities debate selection
President Niemeyer urged the board to choose a winner from all Cook County communities. The board deemed it too difficult and referred the matter back to the president. He smiled and said all options look good and no choice could avoid hurting someone.
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Cook County
Niemeyer
Riverdale Board Approves Tax Warrants For Village Finances
Riverdale officials met in regular session with all members present. Trustees considered treasury needs due to bridge and road repair costs and approved issuing tax warrants. Drainage addressed sewer blockages on 138th street, with a plan to investigate. Other committees reviewed street work, sidewalks, lighting, police matters, water issues, and a Fire Prevention Day notice.
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Riverdale Board
Sellin
Treasury Law
Diehl
138Th Street
S. C
Herman Pauls
Highlawn
Lotz
Halsted Street
Wilkens
Unruh
Frank Simnick
Indians Avenue
137Th Place
Flick
Kraay
City Water Department
Indiana Avenue
Panhandle
137Th Street
Fiedler
Blue Island
Board of County Commissioners
Chicago
Riverdale
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Baseball News
Mrs
Bowen
Village Hall
Wabash Avenue
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