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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1897
Page
3
A Cicero resident disputed bills for a newspaper left at his home claiming no subscription. The publisher, Mr Hessing, sued and won $80 for ten years of alleged regular delivery. The ruling reflects common law that accepting a paper implies payment if delivery continues on request or neglect to cancel.
Auditorial notes attack Cicero leaders and Yerkes backed transit schemes. The piece cites eight cent fares, five cent fares, and alleged monopolistic interference by the town board. It blames President Trail for overstepping authority and laments the Oak Park Cicero postage stamp paper’s decline amid financial trouble.
The longtime Cicero Vindicator editor toiled twelve years for the town and its fame. A new president, eager to influence present affairs, seeks to hinder the editor’s future prospects and deny him dues, calling the editor’s dedication zealotry and ambition.
A critic condemns a town leader for humiliating and attempting to destroy the devoted local press. The speaker alleges the actions aim to reward favorable voices and claims accomplices on the town board.
A Chicago paper introduces a group of high school and college boys including Fred Ackert Phil Furbeck Sidney Niles Harry Daniels Roy Daniels Guy Wood Henry Dawes Tracy and George Noyes as they plan an overseas journey with the Zigzagz Journey Boys Abroad and Rolla Abroad titles promising lively wanderings and future characteristics to be revealed.
Bragtus Wiman, long resident and British subject, has declared intention to become a U.S. citizen. He cited business reasons and a desire to vote in New York City's forthcoming mayoral election as factors in seeking naturalization. He explained his delay was not due to disloyalty but to show support for Canadian-American trade ties.
A contentious note attacks a proposed Illinois salary law targeting Cicero. It alleges minor writer Ross C. Hall and allies McCarthy and Traill oppose Cicero’s trustees. The piece claims the measure aims to weaken the town and aid annexation.
An Act to Amend the city governance act sets pay caps for aldermen and trustees. Under 350000 inhabitants councils may pay up to 3.00 per meeting. over 350000 up to 1500 dollars per year per alderman. Trustees in villages may receive 1.50 per attended meeting. No other salaries allowed. Applies to all cities towns and villages.
Judge Laity of Clyde on Cicero vs Friedenhagen ruled Cicero cannot enforce a local peddler license under its special charter. He suggested general-charter authority would allow regulation, but current charter excludes it. The decision centers on home dealers and a 2500 dollar revenue figure, with appeal likely.
Turmoil grips District No. 8 Cicero as Berwyn and La Vergne faction push for a salary rise for Superintendent Spencer while Clyde and Morton Park members oppose. Resignation accepted? petitions circulate as factions clash over leadership and district finances.
During a meeting a quorum issue arose as Young and Whitney left after threats, leaving the board short. Opponents of Supt Spencer vow a strong campaign to retain him, citing a near ten thousand dollar rise in school costs bringing the total to forty seven thousand dollars. The district and region await the outcome of the dispute.
William Frazer of Bellewood faced Justice Dunnebeck in Melrose Park charged with family mistreatment. He pleaded not guilty and was jailed awaiting Saturday examination. His stepdaughter Ellen claimed Frazer caused a child’s birth and death, with the mother allegedly involved and under surveillance to prevent influence. Frazer, about 45, works at Norton Bros factory.
The town clerk records July building permits with lower total than June but notable outlays. Most new structures rise in Oak Park signaling increased village growth and local construction in the Republican era. Permits list owners and costs including Oak Park entries such as Jerome Smith and Louis Nissen with multi thousand dollar projects.
Charles T. Yerkes secures control of the Suburban Electric and aligns it with the Lake Street elevated. Naugle Holcomb & Co. and C S Leeds settle their dispute as Roache is dismissed from receivership. Suburban traffic averages 6,000 daily, with peak runs up to 15,000 after integration.
Jockey Tommy Crane died after his horse Twelve Fifty fell on the first hurdle in the mile and an eighth race at Harlem track. Crane struck a fence post and suffered a broken neck in front of about 3 000 spectators on Ladies Day. His partner Dick Jones had urged scratching but Crane insisted on riding.
Real estate assessments in Cook country towns are expected to fall by about 800000 for 1897 with a further 17000 drop in personal property compared with 1896. Several towns show increases, led by Thornton at 220000. greatest decreases occur in Lemont and Paratine among others. Only six towns show personal property gains for 1897, notably Cicero at 70000 and Proviso at 5000.
Lyons business leaders celebrate the acquisition of a new electric line expected to boost Sunday crowds to nearby gardens and groves. City visitors, especially from workingmen's groups, enjoy refreshments and respite as plans for a Desplaines River bridge completion in a week promise even more weekend traffic.
Real estate transfers listed by Thomas H. Gale show numerous conveyances in Berwyn and nearby areas. Transfers include W. J. Andrews et al to F. G. Baker for 1400 dollars on Willowave near Antonia Street and other deeds across Berwyn lots and streets during 1895 1896.
Thos H Gale of 34 La Salle Street Chicago announces plans to build rental or sale houses in the first block south of C N W E R. He will arrange long term leases and provide plans to suit tenants from his Chicago office.
Oak Parks defeated the Illinois Cyclists with strong ground hitting and timely scoring. Cyclists’ pitching and batting struggled as Bloomingston starred for the Bankers, while McFarland endured the tough curve.
Saturday witnessed a hot game between the Proviso Land Association ball team and the Heaths of Chicago. The locals prevailed through steady play and sharp hitting, delivering a spirited performance that thrilled fans. Official scheduling details follow.
The Hawthorne track may reopen with a fixed date possibly September or the 13th. Harlem meeting could extend thirty days, while investors press to start earlier. John Brenock seeks a receiver amid heavy mortgage and debt, with A S Trade mortgagee and Chicago Racing Association in focus.
Maywood officials debated retaliation after Chicago imposed a bicycle tax. A majority opposed the move and dropped the idea, but Maywood could revisit the plan if Chicago broadens taxation to Maywood cyclists.
A memorial statue for Ferdinand de Lesseps to guard the Suez Canal entrance is proposed. The Suez Canal Company funds a granite base and bronze statue to stand about 22 feet high, rising from a water-surrounded podium at Port Said, with medallions of Khiedive portraits at the base.
Dr. Wolfert and Robert Knabe perished when a balloon they rode caught fire shortly after takeoff from Ringbahnstrasse. The cigar-shaped craft tumbled from the sky as flames enveloped the balloon, ending in a devastating, irreversible wreck with both men fatally burned.
A Madras dentist is said to have received 3500 dollars for supplying the Nizam of Hyderabad with a row of false teeth.
A compilation of varied notes mentions Johannesburg’s tickey currency, London’s 3800 bed scarlet fever capacity and 70 for diphtheria, early 1800s New York Elm Street entry for Peter Cooper, Jumbo’s 5000 pound weight, scarlet fever rarity in Asia and Africa, Wortmann’s bacteria in aged wine, and a witty exchange about crankiness with travelers from Yonkers.
A meteor streak frightened an elk kept in Kansas City region causing alarm as onlookers reported the animal bolted in panic. Authorities investigated but no injuries reported.
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