Debate Advances Cuban Belligerency Recognition in House
After a lengthy second debate the House passed resolutions favoring Cuban belligerency recognition. The session featured sharp exchanges with Mr Bontelle opposing the bill and others debating presidential attitudes and Illinois delegates’ votes. Cicero, Austin, and Ok Park vote changes noted. women’s votes rise. Congress boasts record work, with Wern the River and Warbor bill reported and end of session in sight.
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House
Bontelle
Cicero
Austin
Ok Park
Twelfth Street
Publisher uses prize story to distract women and girls
The piece accuses the Chicago Records publisher of stirring sensationalism to keep his penny paper afloat amid challenges. It notes readers are urged to ignore schooling and work to follow a jail story. The column also mentions River and Desplaines appropriation in Congress and hopes for a Des Plaines project.
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Trex
Chicaco Records
Washington
Desphaines
Michigan
Skokie
Cicero Precincts Voter Counts And Redistricting Idea
The article lists voter registrations by precinct in Cicero with errors and suggests electoral officials group precincts consecutively during division. It notes First and Twelfth in Austin, Fourth and Fifteenth in Oak Park, Ninth in a Youth area on the Saudi Lade, and mentions thirteen precincts in the Lawn.
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Tuk Minnber
Obe
Furst Prevnet
Mairbers
Pwelfth
Austin
Oak Park
Continent wide and state river works funding outlined
The document details a broad appropriation plan reported from Washington describing a COUNTRY total near a fraction less than a large amount and a continuing work fund just over 50 million. It lists specific river and harbor projects across multiple states with caps for dredging, improvements, and preliminary examinations, including Illinois and Mississippi interests.
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Washington
Ite
Wade Hinet Barber
Chieweoa
Cienaiver
Credauy
Removitar
Chester
oEsu
Muudes
Adlatis
Pike Stud
Crhouim
Gainey Bay
The Jigts Up on Lorimer and McKinley Fight
A Chicago Tribune echoing editorial denounces Rep. Lorimer and Aldrich for opposing the popular choice of McKinley. It argues rival party leaders in multiple states are rallying to McKinley as delegates instructors and predicts his nomination by acclamation amid nationwide convention momentum.
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Grosvenor
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Harrison Pattens
Indiana
Chicago
Washington
Illinois
Tribune
Inter-Ocean
Billy
At-Laree
Hlinois
Hwlingis Achinett
Medith
The
Chicago Tribune
MeKiiley
McKkinsey
United States
Chay
Blaine
Phen
Grover Cleveland
Nebresna
Poumestvania
Ulinais
Wazewell County
Pohin
Vadalia
Carpolbon
Carroll County
Titi
Berton
Praktin
Teldaut
Sata Deliuiies
Dale
Togne
Meudvindey Wats
Amd
McKinley Beon
Notable Citizens Elected in Cicero Town Offices
Henry D. Pierce reelected Town President of Cicero praised for public service and leadership. The article profile also outlines former officials and notable locals Abe Attridge and others, highlighting roles in business, banking, and civic groups within Oak Park and surrounding areas.
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Henry D. Pierce
Cicero
Pierce
Cavendish
Vermont
Dartmouth
Toledo
Ohio
Oakark
Phil. Sherdian Post
Royal Arcanum
Scoville Place
Oak Park Club
Rearden Named Cicero Collector and Local Leaders Elected
Henry H. Rearden, a seven year Austin resident born in Indiana, is chosen as Cicero collector. The report highlights his insurance career with Phenix and community roles. Also noted are local appointees including McDonald as town trustee and Steabner as constable, with Drent elected town clerk and his New York City roots.
Berwyn’s Mr Drent: longtime mill foreman to city official
The article profiles Mr. Drent of Berwyn, noting ten years as a planing mill supervisor and later roles as book-keeper and private secretary to Geo P Harris. He now works as a washier for Town Collector Frankland in Chicago, and lives with his wife and five children. He serves as treasurer of the local Methodist church and Sunday school, secretary of the C B & Q Epworth League union, and treasurer of the Berwyn Improvement Club.
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Cicero
Barrington
Castle
Nock Island Railroad
Chicago
John V. Barwell & Co
Austin
Harrison
Austin State Bank
Air
Castile
Abs
Uaau
Abe
Filipois
Libertyville
Tle
Schoors
Tne
Necurex
Mr. Attridge
Oak Pik
South Geden Avenue
Attridge
Grace Episcopal Church
Royal Arcanum
Pitt
Kdge
Canada
Mer
McDonald
Ilinow
Clyde
blcDonald
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. K. Russell
Geo. P. Harris
Drent
Frankland
Chamber of Commerce
Berwyn
Legion
Epworth League
Banner of Freedom Poem by Charles J Beattie
A poetic ode exalts the American flag as a symbol of liberty and triumph. It invokes battles from Saratoga to New Orleans, urging the flag to fly across seas and shores as a beacon of faith for the free and a rebuke to monarchies and tyrants.
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Trenton
Yorktown
Grand Bunker Hill
Red Saratoga
Crowns
Britain
New Orleans
Charles J. Beattie
River Forest Village Board Honors Bills and Licenses Debate
River Forest Village Board met last Monday presided by President YT Jackson with strong attendance. They approved numerous bills totaling hundreds, heard an appeal against fruit dealer licenses on Madison Street, and discussed sewer repairs, town hall improvements, water studies on Thatcher Avenue, and a street improvement ordinance held in abeyance. Firemen received praise for Thatcher Avenue fire response and a plan to replace 100 feet of hose was approved. A rebate of 355.98 was ordered for special assessments Nog. 49 Tb and 1. The board adjourned to meet Friday, May Inst.
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River Forest Village Board
Yt, Jackson
Otto Klosep
C. Westphal
Schneider & Irving
BE. Baker
B. Benson
Barr & Collins
Grant
Maywood & Proviso Electrical Co
John Morrison
Mr. Pohlmann
F. Schultz
Ed. Lewill
W. Halley
J. Morrivap
B. Schultz
Isaac Herr
Committee On
Madison Street
Desplaines
Wm. Hauertel
C. J. Barpard
Robert Williams
F. R. C. Smith
P. C. Porter
H. Glacks
Henry Baertal
R.A. Lackey
Forest and Lyhorn Aver Nuen
C. E.waller
Fire and Water Committee
Binks
Thatcher Avenue
Schlund
Scoville Institute seeks funds to expand library services
A Finance Committee report notes rising book issues from 15 513 in 1890 to 48 240 in 1905 amid stagnant funds. It highlights need for a card catalogue, renews concern about a waning Book Fund, and counts 22 068 visitors last year as Oak Park and Riverdale weigh enlargement against budget limits.
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Scm
Oak Park
Tvdgeland
Testimony on New Discovery Cough Remedy Endorsed
Condensed testimony from multiple locals in Columbus Ohio and Fort Wayne Indiana testifies that Dr Kings New Discovery relieves coughs and grippe symptoms. Endorsements from J D Brown hotelier LB Merrill and Mrs Hemming Chicago highlight reliability and rapid relief. Pre trial battles at Lovett Oak Park and Praill Austin cited.
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Head
Sroker
Calumbus
Ohio
Dr. King
J.D. Brown
Trop. S. James Hotel
Ft. Wayne
Ltd
Li Grippe
Jr. Kine
LB. F. Merrill
Baldwinsville
Muse
Village institute subscription appeal to residents
The notice urges voluntary subscriptions to fill a budget gap. It explains forms will be handed to solicitors in village sections and stresses no one should contribute beyond means. An average of 2.50 to 3.00 dollars yearly from 1200 to 1500 residents is proposed to support the Institute.
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Mr. Halley
Oak Park
Ridgeland
Scoville
Conway
Oak Park and
Scoville Institute
Oak Park and Ridgeland
Nabe
Ecg E Ee
Cerda
Ponce
Cicero Electors Vote In Local Ticket Wins
Cicero voters turnout was strong with 1094 ballots cast. Pierce led for President and Atteidge won Assessor with 1034 votes while Castle secured 1028 for Supervisor and Reardon 196 for Collector. Drent, Clerk, received 1917 votes. McDonald 1901 for Trustee. Steubner 1800 for Constable. a precinct table will follow.
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Cicero
Pierce
Mr. Atteidge
Castle
Reardon
Drent
McDonald
Steubner
Cicero Financial Condition Statement Noted in Board Proceedings
A statement of Cicero's financial condition appears in the report of the board proceedings for last Saturday. The document is described as revealing and will be discussed in the accompanying report.
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Cicero
Luxurious Through Train To New York From Chicago
A new vestibuled train leaves daily at 3 10 p m offering Pullman Buffet Sleepers and Dining car service. It travels via St Clar Tunnel and the Grand Trunk Line to New York and eastern points through Lehigh Valley Railroad. Licket notice at 10 South Clark St. E H W Hughes, Gen W Paes Apt.
Reverend Burgunn Endorses King’s New Discovery Remedy
Keokuk clergyman Rev John Burgunn commends King’s New Discovery claiming fifty years in ministry and instant cough relief. Trial bottles free at L. M. Lovett drug store in Oak Park and R H Traill in Austin. Price two dollars and fifty cents per box.
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John Burgnn
Keokuk
Iowa
Methodigy Episcopal Church
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