06 Apr 1883
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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1883
Page
1
Subscription rates and office addresses for The Vindicator are listed, naming William Halley and the Northwestern Press Bureau. Alberta Berndt and Richard Roach are appointed to receive subscriptions and advertisements.
The notice details advertising rates for space and free births marriages and deaths, plus a list of outlets where The Indicator may be obtained. It also mentions postal and shop locations including Dennis Ro Macurne News Depot and J J Snypers among others with address specifics and a note that P T Barry has left for New York.
A local lumber deal tied to Baprwocni faced a sharp setback last Tuesday. Officials did not disclose specifics but indicated significant contract disruption impacting the project timeline and local trades.
A somber scene shows a single-eyed organ in mourning garb beneath dense dark clouds over Svan, conveying a mood of solemnity and foreboding as weather closes in.
The pantomime Mrs Jarley and Mother Goose, managed by the editor of the Age, has been indefinitely discontinued.
Orn esteemed friend D. S. Hubbard was not in the best of rumor the next morning after election, as he left town suchel in hand, on a brief vacation.
The electorate chose a peaceful path as voters expressed will at the polls, resulting in the town’s emancipation and the people freed from prior restraints. The words reflect calm civic harmony and a clear, orderly result.
The article notes the public excitement has subsided after the election. It states that both organs accused leading opposition figures of private misconduct and that defeated candidates and friends now treat the vilification as "unwise" or harmful.
The report notes a tiny majority in the Chur election with miraculous circumstances. It claims around 500 to 600 votes were polled by the ring while Boss Hough eyed a 100 percent majority to ensure money’s purchasing power, yet principle prevailed.
The old board sat for the last time in regular session and may adjourn within ten days after election. The new board must qualify within ten days of election and take the oath of office, then may enter on business immediately, with a first session expected a day a week later.
A town calls for reform after victory, demanding removal of useless officers, reduced salaries, and an end to favoritism. Officials should be property-qualified, taxes collected equitably, and justices impartially administered by competent officials.
Hon. Carter H. Harrison is reelected Mayor with a large majority. John M. Dunphy becomes City Treasurer, while Denis O Connor supports the opposition. Neumanster Grinnell and other Democratic ticket members secure posts in South Town and West and North Town majorities range from 1,090 to 5,009.
A detailed narrative on the People's campaign against the Ring in Lake Town, including candidate nominations, mass meetings, precinct shifts, and a dramatic counting of votes across six precincts. It highlights Darlington's narrow lead, Englewood gains for the opposition, and the ultimate tally showing a mixed outcome with both sides claiming victories and defeats.
A bold call urges overthrow of the school ring in the upcoming election. It accuses the Jarrett deal and Englewood site swindle of $1500 and a $1100 Farren School loss, insisting three new directors with no ring ties will probe, expose frauds, and lift schools out of the rut.
The Vindicator reports a first battle won in Lake as reformers claim victory over monopoly and bossism. It praises the earnest workers and warns against scramble for offices, urging reform to follow and governance to be wise.
The school election schedule announces a trustee vote on the 14th and directors on the 21st to replace Mr. Montgomery. The paper stresses reform of the School Board and Town Board and urges electing competent men to avoid past misuse of funds in District No. 2.
An 1885 notice from Rost. Neill president of the Sons of Temperance Free Reading Room and Library Society of Lake Town Illinois details a library founded 1882 with 300 to 400 volumes, funded by voluntary contributions, open evenings free, and $1650 spent in the prior year on furnishing and maintenance.
A Connecticut shopkeeper laid a floor trap that released criminals into a pit below the cellar when stepped on to access the cash drawer. The slot door sprang shut automatically and an overnight thief was found imprisoned. the storekeeper later had him arrested.
Delver Tribune describes a survey to pass the Black Canyon of the Gunnison with 3000 foot syenite walls and 1800 foot arched reaches. If successful, the Denver and Rio Grande could push a major canyon route across the continent, using a riverboat to navigate the swift current and roped controls, potentially endangering a fragile riverside baby road.
The census tables present annual counts of deaths caused by accidents and injuries in the country. The following summary highlights key figures and trends derived from the data.
The English colony of Rugby in Tennessee is set to become permanent following a timely $125,000 bequest that provides crucial financial support for its development.
Charles Duffey, a teamster for Armour & Co, was found dead in a cistern near the packing house after a day of drinking. He was 40 and left a wife and family. body removed to his Laflin and Forty-seventh street home. A letter by Charles S. Thornton denies seeking town of Lake attorney post, cites not seeking office and desire for public change.
The coroner's inquest in Englewood determined by Friday that Henry Steben shot himself at his Dickey Street home after heavy recent drinking. A verdict reflecting the facts was rendered.
The tenth annual report for Hyde Park District No 1 covers nine schools, valued property at 144 410, and a 18 055 21 balance. It notes 325 000 in bonds at 5 percent, total assets 137 465 21, yearly expenditures 346 108 44 with 19 660 70 for improvements. Population growth and school age increases are detailed along with staffing and tax data.
The Lake town election produced a decisive victory for reformers over incumbents backed by wealthy packers. Voters exposed town government corruption and high taxes on small property owners while favoring self government free from entrenched capital interests. The Herald notes the decisive citizen action as a model for other communities.
The document lists town officers and monthly salaries including Tacol Foster engineer 233.00, L Benton assistant engineer 100.00, Laurence Dobson draughtsman undefined, J Colburn superintendent water dept 125.00, Geo W Carson accountant 13.00, James V Byrne water collector 110.04, A L Corv health commissioner 54.00, Walter McDonald health officer 75.00, John Herbert health officer 75.00, John Glick redman salary unclear, Ralph Brownell roustabout 65.00, Adam Raven factory or cavein related pay 200.00, Adam Bugler forester inspector 75.00, Charles Farley sewer inspector 75.00, Thomas Gina captain of police 150.00, N N Holt marshal fire dept 150.00, D A Palmer electrician 10.00, H Veeder town attorney 250.00, J L Carmichael prosecuting attorney 43.53, Sam Cozzins captain fire dept 90.00.
Timothy Quaid died at his residence 4110 South Dearborn street on Friday April 1 1935 age 56 years 3 months 11 days native of Kilfinnan Parish County Limerick Ireland father of Jerry Andrew and Denis Quaid Mrs Thomas McNamara and Mrs C H Emery Funeral arrangements to be announced.
The passage claims Bill Nye is not a Mormon and outlines his platform with the line one country one flag and one wife. It contrasts newspaper writing profits with waste-basket writing and cites a Puck quote about aged fishermen and Virgil on deception.
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