Maywood inventor patents key for well opening cans
A local editor notes Mn. KE. Newton of Maywood secured a patent this week for a key to open well-cans. The town faces political skirmishes as Democratic reforms falter in the Senate while local meetings and civic matters unfold. Authorities discuss patronage, annexation fears in Evanston, and upcoming school elections. A string of stories covers local politics, real estate, and transport debates as residents weigh public works and park issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. Newton
Maywood
West Towns debate on post office location and officers
Discussion favors placing the post office away from Lakefront with a central West Side site near Ogden Avenue. West Park Board officers listed include Edward Bicker treasurer George W Dorr engineer Harry Wilkinson secretary and George F Talty clerk with homes in Lake View Town of Lake Hyde Park and Gross Park. A memorial meeting for Lajos Kossuth was held at Central Music Hall with speakers including BH Bryan Luther Jadion FGMG and Bertholdites praising the Hungarian patriot and his legacy.
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Ogden Avenue
Tur
West Park Board
Edward §. Bicker
Lake View
George W. Dorr
Lake
Harry Wilkinson
Hyde Park
George F. Talty
Gross Park
West Towns
Loura Kossuth
Central Music Hall
Tales de Horvath
Speechan
Vhomec BH. Bryan
Luther Jadian
Kossuth
Miller's Drug Store
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Chicago
Methodist Epworth League Society
Henry Cribben
South Oak Park Avenue
Miller's
R. H. Pooley
Maeredith
Meredith
Miller's Drugstore
Lake Street
Grace Episcopal Church
C. P. Thomas
Oak Park Avenue
Orpheus Mandolin Club
Frank Wilson
Greta Blanchard
F. W. Boehmer
Harry Walker
George H. Orr
Millers
Ladies of the Presbyterian Church
Fitch
South Boulevard
Artesian Well Contract Sparks Water Rumor
Last year contractors were paid 10 560 57 for digging an artesian well not Garfield Park. Bills 40 to 50 a day were settled regularly. A commissioner offered 1 285 to guarantee water flow, and three days later the well was running again, raising questions about the project and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Park
West Side Returns and their Moral
In an Inter Ocean editorial, the West Side rebuke of ring rule is hailed as a cue for next fall. It urges professional Cook County politicians to heed public will, resist bossism, and accept a majority’s decree over the influence of Democratic strongholds.
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West Side Returns
Inter Ocean
Cook County
West Side
Republican Party
Chicago
Labor Troubles Threaten City Building with 60000 Men Idle
The article reports a widespread lockout by employers affecting about 60,000 workmen across twenty two industries. It warns of halted city building, financial distress for families, and potential violence without an early settlement as winter pressure mounts and contractors fear seasonal delays. The piece urges wise counsel to resolve the dispute and prevent broader harm.
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Daysea
Cicero Town Finances Show Healthy Yet Cautious Outlook
Financial report of R S Worthington, treasurer, covers March 1, 1893 to March 4, 1894 with detailed receipts of 481,199.35 and disbursements of 476,243.92 leaving a balance of 1,495.43 plus a lawn engineer report noting street improvement costs at 503,355.02. The note praises Cicero’s growth prospects, transit gains, location, and immigration potential and invites readers to obtain a copy of the Worthington report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Worthington
Cicero
W. L. Jones
Worthington
Proviso Village Elections Show Party Lines and Local Quirks
The Proviso village elections are set for next Tuesday with contests expected in Maywood River Forest Harlem Melrose Park and other towns The Vindicator notes Maywood will feature a caucus headed by Arthur Jones for president against contractor Charles M Porter for trustee River Forest lines up a Republican ticket led by Thomaa M Jackson with Robert S Odell on the Citizens ticket Harlem hosts a three way race Citizens Independent and Harlem Regulars with Clerk position between Meier and his predecessor Melrose Park features Regular Caucus led by Lewis A Nottmeyer against an Independent Republican ticket with some Democratic support Specimen copies of all tickets will be found in THE VINDICATOR.
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Maywood
Arthur Jones
Harry H. Nichols
Chas. M. Porter
River Forest
Citizens
Thomaa M. Jackson
Sud
Tiskat
Robert 5. Odell
Chris Schlund
Harlem
Joseph Klimmer
Independent
Henry Strunk
A. W. Kistenbroker
Georg Schrade
Clerk
Henry C. Meier
Citizens’ Party
Melrose Park
Caucus
Lewis A. Nottmeyer
Sonia
Not So Bad as Feared in Socialism Debate
An article argues socialistic theory remains beautiful but impractical, noting human nature limits. It compares reforms and mob rule fears to past republic concerns, citing Gladstone’s anecdote about alarmist warnings and change tolerance, concluding conservative fears often prove baseless.
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Gladstone
Maywood to Welcome Large Tin Manufactory Project
Norton Bros will move its tin and sheet metal works from River street and Wabash avenue to Maywood. A new $200,000 two story hollow square factory will span 343 by 243 feet with a central boiler-house, inner court, and side annex. Exterior brick and stone trim, two towers, elevators, and extensive mill interior planned under Frederick R. Schock design.
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Maywood
Chicago
Norton Bros
River Street
Wabash Avenue
Northwestern Railroad
Sixth
Eighth
Ninth Avenue
Plaus
Frederick R. Schock
Chicago Record
Smallpox Vaccine Urges Caution Across City
Officials warn residents that smallpox is spreading in the city and can be carried on clothing and hands, urging vaccination to prevent further transmission and protect public health.
Electric Bitters touted as universal cure all
A classic testimonial style advertisement proclaims Electric Bitters purify blood and cure liver and kidney diseases, pimples, boils, malaria, headaches, constipation, and indigestion. Sold by L. M. Lovett in Oak Park and R. H. Traill in Austin with money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Lovett
Oak Park
R. H. Traill
Austin
Republican Love Feast Draws Wide Republican Unity and Plans
A vast Republican gathering at the Grand Pacific hotel in the city united leaders and workers from all counties. Notables praised McKinley, a state convention was set for July 25 in Springfield with 1330 delegates, and the Republican League fixed August dates. The event closed with high spirits and strong fall victory hopes.
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Tinois
Grand Pacific Hotel
Dick Oglesby
Kohleset
Cullom
Henry Wolff
W. J, Mason
John McNulta
Hesing
McKinley
Cincinnati
Ingersoll
James G. Blaine
Springfield
Republican League
Washington Lyutter on Hill's aim and silver vows
Washington dispatch surveys Senator Hill's unclear motive as he stirs new doubt in Democratic leaders. Brice signals a big silver vote and fiscal reform shift, while House caucuses on state bank currency repeal edge toward nonbinding conferences. Naval notes dispute Kearsage relics, and Walcott's Mexican dollar resolution draws cautious optimism about minting standards for trade.
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Senator Hill
Washington
Sam Randall
White House
Brice
Congress
New York
House
Naval
San Andres Island
Kearsage
Alabama
U.S
Reneador Reef
Josh Billings
Walcott
Colorado
Mexico
United States
Dubois
Idaho
Lodge
Massachusetts
Oak Park News Roundup and Local Notices
A collage of Oak Park and River Forest items includes business changes, real estate ads, church and social events, lectures, repairs, and public notices. Highlights mention Kramer & Dale succession, Mrs. Baker’s California trip, Prentiss lecture on Shiloh, bicycle repairs by Schoening, property sales by Gala, and various church activities and society meetings.
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Kramer & Dale
Dale
Maurice Czmock
Chicago Tribune
William E. Blackstone
Oak Park
Columbien Commission
Commission For International Arbitration
Gresham
C. J. Schooning
Dunlap's Bank
C. A. Baker
G. TR. Weed
Riverside
California
C.J. Schooning’s
Dunlap
Barkhoildmne
J. J. Schoening
Dunlop's Bank
J. K. Dunlop
Kettlestring
River Forest
H. Gala
LaSalle Street
E.J. Gotsch
Kettlestrings
Thos. H. Gale
Edwin Russell
John K. Russell
Maple Avenue
Los Angeles
Cal
Dunnebscke & Co
Nineteenth Avenue
Melrose Park
Til
B. M. Prentiss
Bethany
Battle of
Shiloh
Unity Church
Sons of Veterans
GCA
Schoening
Trinity Reformed Episcopal Church
No Objection to Lake Front Government Building
Hon CuayTon E. Charts states no objection to placing a government building on the Lake front. A West Side resident praises the space and argues the lakefront should remain undeveloped, opposing construction there.
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CuayTon E. Charts
Lake Front
West Side
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Bugness
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Ill
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Europe
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Geo. H. Tapley
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Adaren
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Agnes Yerkes
North Grove Avenue
O. J. Schooning
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Switzerland
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