State Capitol News and Political Appointments
Rural school supervisor Uriah de Haffman dies after seven members of the extended illness. Francis G. Blair opposed him for rural school head, while standards rose under Blair’s influence. Continent al Indemnity Co license revoked for failure to post $100,000. Harrison dismissed after Chicago bribery arrest. Shafer appointed to Illinois Commerce Commission post. World’s Fair Committee head Roy Woods named. Simon Lantz introduces state income tax bill with graduated rates and exemptions.
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State Capitol
Uriah de Haffman
Tite
Francis G. Blair
Continental Indemnity Company of
Kansas City
Department of Trade and Commerce
State Department of Insurance
Roy C. Woods
Chicago
State Senate
Senate
Simon Lantz
General Assembly
Representative Thon Pushes Bill To Remove City Treasurer Provision
Chicago legislator William G. Thon seeks to strike the city treasurer provision from a bill aimed at village governance amid a group of Pike county residents who attended a conference with Director Harry Li. state officials discuss Route 105 location between Mere dosia and Laberky as Gleaveland from public works outlines. Bramerson committee reports state executive employees contributed 32000 to unemployment relief with funds allocated to favor counties at contributors’ request. Supervisor Coal Co of Gallespie received a diploma from the United States joureau of tings for outstanding inwork and accident prevention, with John Milhouse noting aims at mines and minerals in Illinois.
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Henry F. Scarborough
Payson
Pike County
Harry Li. Gleaveland
State Department of Public Works and Buildings
Meredosia
Laberky
Supervisor Coal Company
Gallespie
United States
Chadwick hosts Milledgeville and Thomson in weekend games
Chadwick fans anticipate two basketball showdowns this weekend with Milledgeville visiting Friday night and Thomson visiting Saturday. Milledgeville aims to upset Chadwick after recent strong play, while Chadwick hopes to avenge a prior setback and extend a home win streak.
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Chadwick
le Thomson
Milledgeville
Wfriday
Thomson
Edoo Sesson
Thomson Grede
Chaidier Prade
Thomson Midgets
Sinté
Aulé
Thumson
Chadwick Review
Savanna Greenhouse Telegraph Flowers to Distant Friends
A Savanna greenhouse offers telegraphic flower deliveries to friends in distant cities. Mrs. K B Carpenter acts as agent for potted plants, shrubs, bulbs, and endflower products.
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Savanna Greenhouse
K .B. Carpenter
Oldest Mohair Upholstered Furniture Sought for Chicago Exhibit
Household Science Institute in Chicago seeks the oldest mohair upholstered furniture in the United States for a 1928 World’s Fair exhibit. Prize up to 250 dollars for the item and details on color condition and provenance. Graciously contact Mrs Grace Gray, Household Science Institute, 75 Dearborn St, Chicago, with history and terms.
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Household Science Institute
Household Seipence
Inglitule
Chicago
United States
Institute Kevis Dit
Cruce Wiall Gray
Wrless
Grace Gray
Dearhor
St. Chicago
Uwinals
Protect Our Game Repeal Aims At Two Year Hoarding Ban
Senator Charles W. Baker of Monroe Center urges repeal of the game code to halt all hunting for two years in Illinois. He argues years of licenses and restrictive laws failed to boost game, calling for land ownership as a solution to the shortage of prairie chicken quail and partridge. He says sanctuary plans were rejected by voters and urges drastic action to preserve wildlife.
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Tllinois
Ilinois
Charles W. Baker
Monroe Center
Senate
Pish and Game Committee
Conservation Department
Senator Baker
Baker
Chicago Girl Wins Near East Service Medal
Miss Mayile B. Johnson of Chicago received the Cleveland 11 Dodge Distinguished Service Medal for welfare work among orphans and refugees in the Near East. The luncheon honoring her was held at the Hotel Pennsylvania on January 29. She spent four years in welfare work overseas before returning to the United States.
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Mayile B. Johnson
Chicago
Cleveland
Near East
Pennsyvania
Johnson
United States
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William Wenty Harrison
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Louis L. Emmerson
Wiliam CC. Jones
George M. Shafer
Abnois Commerce Commission
C. G. Zorn
Glenn Griswold
Round Table
Chicago Journal of Commerce
Caims
Chhaos
Epler C. Mills
Virginia
Svidge
Tlinois River
Iping Valley
Robert J. Wilson
Kewanee
House of Representatives
Missary Davidson
Crom
Sicuss
Michael Fahy
Teluca
Commis
William G. Thon
Louis L. Bramerson
Tony
N. Genevieve Chipman
Hllinots
John L. Brearton
Savanna, Illinois
Savanna
Main St
Savanna, Il
George B
Louis B. Goodall
Sanford
Maine
Germany
France
Illinois
Frank F. Buren
Sth
Ave
Clinton
Iowa
Plesse
Apito Morrison
Owith
Beatrice Lillie
Edmund Lowe
TOP Speed
Joe E. Brown
Bernice Claire
Gary Marlene Cooper
Dietrich
Mgrrocco
Foreign Legion
Conrad Nagel
Shwig Taukle
Enok Grub
Patel
Bean Lendlay
Tho
Wilvind
Lang
Uhis Remington Gyselsman
Fae
Titole
Teteeil Bile
Mestee, Moss
Banks of Carroll Co
Illinois Bankers Association
JO High School
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