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Newspaper
Suburban Star
Location
Morgan Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1926
Page
1
Robbers blew open the Morgan Park Coal and Material Co safe at 11180 S Rockwell St last Saturday. They found only 5.30 in small change. a steel inner box was missing and nitro glycerin traces showed a muffled blast. Investigators call it the work of experienced gear men. payroll or weekend receipts were suspected.
Officer Fletcher pursued three thirteen year old suspects from 47th and Normal Ave who broke into a vacant 110th and Washtenaw house, damaged windows, and stole pants at Smith's Tourists Camp. The youths fled but two were captured and sent to Gresham station for juvenile authorities.
William L Cruden receives oath as United States Appraiser at 158 W Harrison St on a day highlighted by his long public service and community involvement. A 19th Ward leader and longtime Republican supporter, Cruden has held multiple public roles, from Chicago police to state legislature, and is active in church and Masonic organizations.
Freight truck service begins July 19 at the railroad freight depot located at Sherman and Harrison. Island management outlines operations for Englewood Cresham Washington Heights Mean Park and Blue Island. The ten ton truck tractor will haul four two foot trailers on a defined schedule.
Morgan Park Improvement Association notes a threatened tree collapse on parkways. Charles May of Davie Tree Co warns at Monday night meeting that scale and decay endangers most trees and urgent action is needed to save them.
Paul Florence, catcher for the New York Giants and local resident, is celebrated with Paul Florence Day at Cubs Park next Sunday. The Florence family and Loyola supporters organize a campus led program to honor him with flowers and gifts during the game.
A Chicago Tribune readers’ exchange shows railroad workers and supporters rebutting Alderman McKinlay’s resolution condemning the Pennsylvania Line and the Special. The letters defend safety and speed standards, arguing trains regularly reach around 60 mph with safety, urging fact checking before casting blame.
The Chicago League of Women Voters forum led by Mrs. Willa Laird will host a bene fit outing July 21 at Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Sweizer’s Palos Park country estate. Guests from locals leagues and families are invited with lunch. train departs Englewood 10:17 a.m. and 1:57 p.m. via Wabash.
Frank D. Thomason, prominent Chicago patent attorney and elder of the Thomason and Lunde firm, died at his home on Longwood Drive after a long illness. He practiced since 1881, was active in Lake town politics, and leaves his widow Diana and son Fr. Emory Thomason. Funeral Friday at home with interment at Mt. Hope cemetery.
Burglars broke into 1814 Monterey Ave last Monday evening at Poshisen’s Battery and Tire station. They jimmed the back door, damaged the jamb, and stole six tires and four batteries. Neighbors did not hear the watchdog. owner suspects a prior daytime visitor as the intruder.
The C A Wilson Realty Company opens a new office at 2385 2887 West 111th St with C A Wilson miss E Von der det and E B Cresap as principals. Cresap is an attorney with Garick Theatre Building offices. Wilson and Von der Linden previously with Beverly Ellinwood Realty. Salesmen W W Taylor and C L Jenkins Jr join. firm offers general insurance and real estate brokerage focusing on Morrgan Park Beverly Hills Cook and Will County acreage. Mrs Willis C Meyer hosted Dorothy Diehl over the weekend.
Bundy and a 14 year old were driving a Harvey Dairy Co truck when they sideswiped an Overland on Western Ave. Bundy, intoxicated, urged flight. Sergeant Fremont pursued, halted by a train, then returned to arrest both. Bundy fined $100 and costs. the boy sent to the juvenile home.
Hollister youth Novotny son of Sir and Mrs Frank Novotny of Longwood Drive received a lacerated hand requiring twenty two stitches after an auto crash at 121st and Church Streets last Sunday afternoon. He rode with Henry Fields in Fields Paige car when struck by a 4 Spec-ALTOW car driven by Mrs Mead Seeley Avenue. Fields was not injured.
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