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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1894
Page
2
Circa week updates note Ridgeland patent for pneumatic tire and comment on local politics in Cicero. Mentions Town President elect Chonno, Collector Wanker third term, Ward elections, real estate talk, and party tensions amid Republican losses and Catholic-fueled crossovers.
The Town of Cicero presents an unmatched opportunity for homeseekers and investors. It boasts rapid West Side development, easy transit, broad healthy streets, and strong communities with excellent schools and churches. The notice invites all citizens to settle permanently as Cicero’s growth accelerates.
The Illinois Club champions a major Chicago project to extend Ogden avenue in an air line from its Union Park terminus to North Clark and North avenue opposite Lincoln Park. Cost estimates run to 2.6 million for bridges and land plus removal of buildings. A North and West Side business conference this week discussed pursuing the plan once organized. Property values along the route would rise, potentially doubling in the business districts.
The author praises historical orators from Jefferson to Lamartine and O Connor while defending the value of self-government and the ballot. It argues that Latin, Celtic, and Saxon traditions have contributed to freedom, and that dismissing eloquence weakens national progress. The piece urges refining the ballot, not discarding it.
The article reports rising excitement in Congress over the Bland coinage bill and looming amendments to the tariff. It notes movements toward a new political party in the South and West, possible Dem Populist alliances, and Senator Voorhees’s tariff debate. It also mentions Secretary Carlisle’s New York visit, the planned vote on the Bland bill over the veto, and Speaker Crisp’s political standing alongside seat contests and the public printer appointment to Thomas Benedict of New York.
The Cicero municipal election results last Tuesday are hailed as gratifying for all citizens. Voters backed an experienced Republican slate, with no elected official seen as untrustworthy, and hope for a healthy, wide administration in the terms ahead.
In the April 3 town officers election Gehrke 483 votes for Supervisor Boblander 491 for Clerk Wolf 488 for Assessor Porter 398 and W Glos 217 for Collector Boeger 4200 and Gerhart 175 for Highway Commissioner Covell 420 Dunnebecke 359 Magkc 414 A Wright 10 for Justices of the Peace Chas Wright 391 and Chase 175 for Constable Wright elected Pound Master Korrell unopposed with 349 votes
Alice C. Downey sues William Downey for separate maintenance as their marriage ended after a brief union. William seeks a divorce, while Downey requests a share of the property to sustain her future station. The hearing takes place before Judge MacConnel this week.
The Cicero town precinct results from last Tuesday show the tally for town officers with the presidential race as the main item. Precinct figures indicate votes cast and leading contenders, reflecting local election activity.
A crowded Oak Park River Forest page lists contracts, real estate moves, sales and repairs. W H Pickens lands a building contract. George Ingalls moves a barn to Kenilworth and Chicago avenues. J W Schoening advertises jewelry and bicycle work. Henry Goeltz notes fire losses. residents plan repairs, rentals, and music events at clubs and churches.
Mr. 8. W. Riderburg, chief clerk in County Clerk Wulff’s office, gains ground as a County Clerk candidate. He has strong labor ties, a long history with he toilers, and broad Swedish American support in Chicago. Frank Reed, president of the Mutual Benefit Labor Organization, is a key ally, with the union likely to back Riderburg.
The Schiller Theatre opens next week with Juggerunsut a dramatic novelty set in Cairo Illinois and Washington DC touching the whiskey ring. Empire Theatre highlights Sam T Jack's Lilly Clay company burlesque In Love at top of bill. Madison Street offers Rice and Barton's comedians and Razzle Dazzle burlesque with a bright specialty list.
Cicero Town Board meets in special session to approve paving Lake Street from Ridgeland Ave to Oak Park Ave with cedar blocks and limestone curbing. The Berwyn Water Ordinance was amended to favor Bernye residents' Chicago water rates.
Mrs. Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois was told she had consumption and had no hope. Two bottles of Dr King s New Discovery cured her and saved her life. Thomas Fegera of 139 Florida Street San Francisco was struck by a dreadful cold close to consumption and after one bottle of Dr King s New Discovery he recovered in two weeks. Free samples and bottles available from L M Lovett Oak Park and R T Traill Austin. Regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
Edwin L. Schuman of the Chicago Journal outlines Steps into Journalism a volume in press that treats newspaper work as a science and lays down its laws for beginners local correspondents and reporters It aims to answer why editors reject manuscripts.
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