Rails Sued By Parmelee Over Terminal Contract Fallout
Parmelee Transportation Co files an 8 million dollar damage suit against 21 railways serving Chicago and the Chicago Union Station Co over a contract dispute that led to the resignation of Interstate Commerce Commission Chairman Hugh Cross. Cross, a Republican and former Illinois lieutenant governor, stepped down amid Senate scrutiny of the award. The service shift to Railroad Transfer Service headed by John L. Keeshin ends Parmelee’s 102 years of passenger and baggage transfers between Chicago terminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Parmelee Transportation Co
Hugh Cross
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago Union Station Co
Parmelee
Railroad Transfer Service
John L. Keeshin
Cross
Illinois
IOC
Senate
Coin Club Meeting in Du Quoin to Feature Auction
Three area coin clubs the Egyptian Coin Club Du Quoin the Stamp and Coin Club of Grayville and the Eldorado Coin Club will meet in Du Quoin on December 4. The gathering will include a coin auction showcasing members collections and exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Quoin
Egyptian Coin Club
du Quoin, Stamp and Coin Club of
Grayville
Eldorado Coin Club
Kroger
Fire Stricken Family Moves Into Carterville Apartment
The Bob Russell family, whose home was destroyed by fire Tuesday, will move into a Carterville apartment today. Salvation Army offers to pay a month's rent. Mrs. Joe Patrick reports clothing is plentiful. needs include bedding, table and chairs, cooking utensils, rugs, and food. Dell Dept. Store donates bed and couch. VFW provides funds for food. Russell is unemployed with his wife and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Russell
Carterville
Salvation Army
Joe Patrick
Patrick
Soes Dept
VFW
Russell
Five Day Forecast For Illinois Temperatures Near Normal
Illinois forecast shows temperatures averaging near normal with normal highs 39 to 48 and lows 24 to 31. Warmer conditions expected Saturday, followed by a gradual drop in temperatures late Saturday into Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Donations Accepted for Family in Carterville
Mrs Patrick and Mrs Lawrence Basler in Carterville are accepting donations for the family and list contact numbers 6652 and 6657 for donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Lawrence Basler
Carterville
Weather outlook with rain then snow by weekend
Forecast shows rising temperatures Monday and Tuesday with a colder Wednesday. Precipitation totals widely around 0.25 to 0.75 inches, rain giving way to snow flurries Saturday and Saturday night. Rain or snow for the north, mostly rain for the south, late Monday or Tuesday.
Also Mentioned on This Page
AVIS
Herrin
ERA Shop
California
Hollywood
Tal
State of California
Los Angeles
Red’s
19Th and
Walnut
Murphysboro
Rails
Sawyer
Sawyer TV
Urphysboro
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!