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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1896
Page
2
The Senate committee agreed to admit Arizona as a state and set a vote to determine if residents want statehood. The Vindicator notes its GOP stance supporting McKinley, while reporting on conventions, local races, and Republican splits in New England and Illinois.
The piece highlights Harrison P. Nichols president of the Maywood Company as a leading Republican candidate for the Seventh district of Cook County. It praises his qualifications and oratory skill and expresses hope he will be one of three Republicans elected from the district.
A Chicago mayoral statement faults street appropriation for filthy streets and alleys. The piece recalls criticism of sanitation leadership under Mayor Harrison, noting political appointees failing to perform and resignations amid political interference.
In a Maywood district vote held Saturday, trustee Gehrke was reelected amid a warm contest. With 48 votes cast Harrison P. Nichols won the presidency by all but eight, while Gehrke secured a 142 vote majority for trustee. Gehrke is praised for faithful public service and doing what is right. Nichols ran unopposed.
The article endorses lawyer James Dewrrr Andrews as a candidate for Hiinvis legislature in the Seventh District. It argues he would pursue statute reform, codification similar to other states, and regulation of lawyers fees, appealing for his support.
A historic group living in Springfield included Abraham Lincoln Stephan A Douglas James Shields E D Baker and Lyman Trumbull. Lincoln later became president Douglas led the Democrats and sought the presidency Baker was a renowned orator soldier and senator Shields a famed Mexican War general and senator from three states Trumbull the last surviving member became senator and adviser.
Ex governor Joe Fifer of Illinois retires from public life with a clean record, a law practice, and a happy Bloomington home. Revered by citizens, he is the leading figure in his hometown and enjoys visits from those seeking his counsel.
The passage portrays Senator Cullom as a Lincoln-like figure in the Senate. It notes his Illinois roots, Kentucky birth, early farm work, poor health, self-improvement through education, and ascent from Governor to Congressman then Senator, describing him as a long‑standing leading member of the Senate.
Irv notes that counterfeiting has surged and laws now cover coin mutilation and uttering. Sweating, a fraud where gold dust is shaken from coins, yields hidden value. The act of mutilating money carries up to five years in prison and fines up to two thousand dollars.
A Cook county postmaster faced a Washington inquiry over cash receipts and sought gold as “honest money.” He counted a sack of yellow metal in his monthly settlement, only to see it weighed and found short, forcing him to cover the deficit. The incident left him wary of gold as the sole honest money.
The Civic Federation exposed a $45,000 town expense scheme in the Town of Lake with payments to officials for little work and to attorneys for guidance. Packer interests allegedly stole town water via secret pipes, continuing after annexation to Chicago.
Illinois Republicans meet in Springfield on the 29th to nominate state officers and select delegates to the National Convention. John R. Tanner is tipped for governor, McKinley support strong among delegates, but party managers dispute the alignment. A McKinley victory is anticipated amid varied delegate pledges and a large convention size.
The board met Wednesday night to discuss committee appointments and related organizational matters. Directors reviewed potential changes and outlined next steps for governance.
Attention is called to financial statements of the school treasurers of Cicero and Proviso to be found on our eighth page.
Proviso township polls closed quietly with River Forest voting results led by Geo. Shearburn for Clerk at 153 and Wm. Arnold besting Wm. H. Pickens by four votes. Harlem backed the administration slate as Otto Gorke won President by 144, with precinct splits favoring Gorke. Justice Joseph Klimmer led in the 2nd precinct. Maywood chose E. C. Nichols for President by a strong margin, and Melrose Park re elected Wm. Thomas for President with Leeseberg as Clerk and a two mill library tax passing.
Two tickets contested in Grossdale with a close race. Winners include President William Bahes Clerk John Haun and trustees W. D. Feeley Frank Gerhardt and B. Moore. In 1 Grange a regular ticket won by a large majority with President and board of trustees Henry Verne John T. Allison Ferdinand Hall Lilburn W. Slocum and village clerk Aaron H. Hurd.
Oak Park resident James DeWitt Andrews may run for the state House, pending Republican convention action. A letter from local supporters urged reform of civil and criminal procedures to speed justice, reduce costs, and improve tax and assessment laws. Andrews accepted the nomination soon after, citing legislative ambiguities and tax levy flaws as targets for change.
Mr. Gilman Brown of 34 Mill Street South Gardner Mass recounts his son with lung trouble after typhoid malaria and costly doctors who gave up. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with restoring health and enabling work. Trial bottles free at J M Lovett Oak Park and K H Traill Austin drug stores.
A pleasured journey over the Chicago Grand Trunk and Lehigh Valley rails to New York features a 3 10 vestibuled train with Pullman Sleeper and dining car. The route highlights the St Clair Tunnel and Niagara Falls offering an unparalleled travel experience.
Geo B Frankland town tax collector withholds about $40,000 of delinquent tax money awaiting approval of a $3,000 to $2,900 expense claim. Finance committee proposed $1,250 settlement as bondsmen stand ready to cover. Meetings ahead before board retires.
The piece portrays Republican leaders in Springfield anxious over expected McKinley support, with John R. Tanner criticized for undermining McKinley backers and deflecting indorsements. Doc Jamieson shifts from boasting to hinting at possible change in convention chairmanship.
Burcky & Milan’s restaurant on Clark Street serves over 6,000 meals daily in a 700 seat venue. Since 1871 the popular downtown spot draws heavy patronage with cheerful rooms, cool atmosphere, and praised cuisine. The proprietors’ agreeable personalities are noted as part of its appeal.
A large Austin meeting at Giles Hall last Tuesday endorsed forming an athletic association to fit up a gymnasium. Led by Jacob E. Decker, plans include six three story building with space for secret societies and a dance hall. Committees will study equipment costs and site and report next Tuesday.
The fragment speaks of a lover praising a pure sweetheart with heavenly blue eyes. It hints at a confession of love to be spoken someday, conveying intimate emotion in old fashioned verse style.
Miss Jean Conyne of Oak Park wed Mr. EH Preston Jones of Chicago last Wednesday evening in a ceremony at the Conyne home. Rev. P Anderson and Rev. T N Morrison officiated as 200 guests attended the canopy ceremony followed by a reception for 400. The bride wore white satin and was attended by bridesmaids including Miss Alice M Newton and Miss Mary D Jones. The couple's reception featured a customs green decor and French catering.
Willard Douglas Coxey of Maywood, known for press work with Ringling Bros. circus, publishes A Hypnotic Crime and other Like True Tales. Mary Abbott of the Chicago Tribune praises his fascinating tales of hypnotic murder, altered minds, and spectral influence.
Mrs. Kate C. Burridge obtained a writ from Judge Harvey to stop Edgard J. Burridge from leaving the state. The Oak Park couple, married in 1851, have four children and a history of alleged cruelty. Mrs Burridge accuses him of misconduct with two women and seeks a decree for her support.
Cicero districts report low activity with single ticket in Oak Park District No 1 reelecting the old board and approving Ridgeland school reconstruction plus 16000 in bonds. In Austin District No 2 Clement defeats Osgood by 147 votes for president. Meadows and Bartelme reelected trustees. Eighth District names Stevens president and Young Whitney trustees.
Arnica salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers gout rheum fever sorex tester chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold by L. M. Lovett Oak Park and R. W. Trs. Austin. Price 26 cents per box.
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