Prized Pigskins and Political Ramblings Across Lands
The passage jumbles topics from Pigsking prizes to California divorce court doings, revenue law talks, and an array of political forecasts. It notes shifts in party fusion, populist ties to Democrats, and hints at renewed railroad ambitions and power transmission developments in California and New York.
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Howard
Akiabiame
Tom Watson
Moe
Free Silver
Party of the People
AccoraaMe to Mr Worthington Bord in Treasury Bureau
Fragmentary note names Mr Worthington Bord as chief of a treasury bureau and mentions duties or tasks. The legible fragment suggests an assignment or accountability but lacks clear actions, dates, or locations. Further context would be needed to clarify the exact remit or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington C Bord
Bureau of Sparisiics
The
Treasury Deplartment
Dingley tariff bill meeting and local political notes
The article discusses the Dingley tariff as an emergency measure failing to cover deficits and notes local government meetings in Cheera town discussing fighting questions. It reports trial delays for Captain Transberry in Chicago, gives results of California electors, and cites commentary from the Sacramento Bee on Tom Reed. It also covers support for automatic voting machines, border monuments between the United States and Mexico, a Torrens law replacement in Illinois, and local businessmen associations in Guelph and Austin, including editor exclusion from membership.
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Senate
Contested Paths to Revenue Increases by Incoming Leaders
The article weighs competing aims of President-elect McKinley and President Cleveland over revenue legislation. McKinley favors delaying tariff action at the coming session while Cleveland seeks internal revenue expansion. Republicans align with the incoming president for patronage, complicating any short term move.
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Congress
Jellow
Gress
McKinley
Cougtess
Meveland
Internal Revenue Bank
Cleveland
Electoral College Choice Sparks Debate Over Power Balance
The text argues about shifting presidential selection from Congress to the Electoral College, criticizing elite majorities and fearing increased influence by populous states like New York. It warns such a change could undermine state checks and open risks of ballot manipulation.
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Mormerty
Congress
New York
Bimetallism Debate and Advertising Views Clash
Fragmented passages show Semen Chandder arguing for bimetallism in The Nation Review and praising a conservative upset against Bryan. Concurrent notes feature Charles A. Dana on advertising, stressing the value of prominent, reputable papers and the risks of scattershot promotion for merchants.
President-elect prom inns to be a major feature of short session
The item discusses the upcoming short session with a focus on the consequences and importance of the president-elect's proposals and the political maneuvering surrounding confirmation and policy priorities.
Cicero Captain Defends Police Behaviour In Reporter Incident
A Cicero police captain defends his actions after slapping two reporters who had misrepresented him. He denies drinking and claims the reporters provoked the confrontation, while locals and officials support his conduct and note no fault was found with his handling.
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Chicago
Cicero Police
Cicero
Bragadocia
Probability of War Over Seaboard Tensions with Spain
The article argues war between the United States and Spain over Cuba is now a near certainty, citing conservative observers and officials who favor preparedness. It outlines Spanish internal politics, Cuban rebellion, and President Cleveland’s neutral stance as central to the unfolding crisis.
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United States
Spain
Cuba
Oilieidls
Unis
Tripidu
Tente
Sprum
Wesdep
Tie
United Elates
Cleveland
Congress
Elgin envoy and 19th century tragedy in Kaya da province
The article recalls Lord Elgin as a youthful envoy and viceroy linked to Canada and Britain. It notes a Sunday accident in Kaya da, Boosey, where 9 to 19 people died and many were injured. The piece describes Elgin and his brother as prominent figures in Canadian governance and diplomacy.
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Lord Elgin
Viewvoy
Budia
Stuntay
Kayada
Boosey
Lore Elgin
Hart of
United States
Canada
Soo
Viceroy’s kin and a New Year birth tale from Elgin line
In a colonial era reminiscence a Canadian born hostess claims kinship with Lord Elgin and recalls Lord Thurlow’s sister, the viceroy’s family, and a 1846 New Year birth at Elmsie villa. The tale links Elgin’s daughter to the ill fated Lake Michigan steamer Jost and notes Canada’s early provincial split.
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Elmsie Villa
Lady Elgin
Jost
Lake Michigan
Earl of Dalhousie
Great Britain
Canada
Canada Fast
Canada West
Quebec
Ontario
Odd Fellows Entertain in Dunlop Hall for Aged and Indigent Home
In Dunlop’s hall a Valued committee of Mrs Morris, Miss Lukie, Mrs Churchill, H Apel and Miss Hencemann hosted a Monday night benefit for building a home for aged and indigent Odd Fellows and their wives and Rebekahs. A large crowd enjoyed vocal and instrumental performances including Miss Gertrude Riley and Mrs Conway, with Hindoo curios owned by Mrs Marion Sterling of Austin on display. Proceeds aim to fund a state wide home, after Chicago lodges contributed during last summer’s drive.
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Dunlop's Hall
Sarah Morris
Jessie Lukie
Celia Churchill
H. Apel
A. J. Hencemann
Gertrude Rileys
J. W. Conway
Austin
Chicago
Marion Sterling
Odd Fellows Encampment Entertainment in Oak Park Hall
Oak Park Encampment gave an entertainment for Odd Fellows last Friday night. Attendees were mainly Oak Park Maywood Austin and Moreland degree judges with several leading members absent. J J Miller of Austin presided. Halley of the Vindicater spoke on order advantages. other speakers included Cline Churchill Butler Swangren and Gilbert. Buddy Henry entertained. Daughters of Rebeka prepared a large repast led by Churchill Heuermann and McPauden organized the event.
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Odd Fellows
Oak Park
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Austin
Maywood
Moreland
Conway
Washington
J. J. Miller
Halley
W.O. Cline
Churchill
Butler
Mayewood
Swangren
Miswood
Gilbert
Buddy Henry
Rebeka
Heuermann
McPaudden
Thanksgiving Banquet at the Old Manor
The Gale family of Chicago held a Thanksgiving banquet with a postprandial program including a welcome address and multiple toasts. Participants included CUM, Bra Gale, Greenleaf Whittier Gate, Thomas H. Gale, J. Vincent Gale, and Grandma's letter observance.
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Gale
Chicago
California
Bra Gale
Greenleaf Whittier Gate
Thomas H. Gale
J. Vincent Gale
Grandma
Dr Kings New Discovery Advertises Free Trial Bottles
An advertisement claims Dr Kings New Discovery cures consumption coughs and colds and offers trial bottles free at Oak Park and Wrailly drug stores in Austin. It touts the remedy as superior to others and urges readers to try the product.
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W. OM. Repine
Tiskilwa, Ih
Dr. King
Dr. Kings
Town Board in Peril amid Malfeasance Charges
Across Cleero-Charge and County Sydwe, trustees face formal accusations of malfeasance. The article alleges the town officials failed in duty, acted with spite, and risked public trust, delaying proper governance and accountability.
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Cleero
Prosecution Plans Over Cicero Tax Levy Controversy
The Times Herald reports a planned criminal case against Cicero town president Henry D. Pierce and eight trustees for an alleged illegal 1896 tax levy. State's Attorney Kern agrees to present evidence to the grand jury after Judge Carter refused to sign an information.
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Times- Herald
Cicero
Kern
Carter
Cour
PD. C. Gregg
W. A. Bowles
Henry D. Pierce
S. D. Adtridge
CS. Castle
A. I. Cheney
B. F. Dare
W. P. Gunthorp
P. McDonald
H. H. Rearden
Gregg
Messrs
Bottom
Judge declines to take up case in court
The judge said he refused to hear the case and believed it not his business now. He noted the court has enough to attend to and would hear the state's attorney if a complaint is brought. One attorney, Mr Hall of Oak Park, is a minority representative for the seventh district and once sought the town attorney post for Jim.
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Cicero
Staats Zeitung
Tessin
Henry D. Pierce
Kern
Public Service
Fisel
Roe
Baddsttan
Ge Dolsatien
Leite
Towal Board
Carcer
Grand Jury
Hall
Oak Park
Jim
Union Relief society outlines aims and activities in Austin
The Union Relief society formed in October 1890 from several church and civic groups to aid the worthy poor rather than feed paupers. It operates without cash handouts, investigates each case, helps about thirty families each year, funded by school campaign drives and Thanksgiving offerings. Contributions go to Mrs. Dr. Charles Reiterman in Austin.
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Union Relief Society
Phillips
Aid Society
Presbyterian
Baptist
Methodist
Congregational
Episcopal Churches
King’s Daughters
Ladies’ Post
Mesdames
Reiterman
John D. Haggard
Sullivan
McCarthy
Murray
Sandman
A. B. White
Stillwell
Rucker
Dr. Campbell
Union
Iocal
Charles Reiterman
S. Boulevard
Austin
New Olympic vaudeville draws Chicago crowds
Continuous vaudeville at the New Olympic on Clark north of Randolph draws many downtown shoppers during fall. Admission runs 10 to 30 cents with frequent matinees. Week of Dec 7 features Johnstone Bennett and S Miller Kent in An Evening at Home plus Lillie Western and a slate of acts including Heeley and Martha, Dan Mason, Lawrence and Harrington, Le Fleur, Hughes and Parton, Maud Beal Price, Swan and Bambard, Ada Deaves, the Ty Bells, Jessie Leon, Leonard and Fulton, Cereta Barton, and Burgess and Burgee.
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Olympic
Clark
Randolph Street
Johnstone Bennett
Jane
S. Miller Kent
New York
Lillie Western
Heeley and
Martha
Dan Mason
Lawrence and
Harrington
Joseph le Fleur
Hughes and Parton
Maud Beal Price
Comedienne
Swan and Bambard
Ada Deaves
Ty Bells
Jessie Leon
The
Golden Wire
Leonard and
Fulton
Cereta Barton
Burgess and Burgee
Melrose Park Republicans Elect New Officers
At the Melrose Park Republican club annual meeting on Saturday evening, John W. Barker was elected President K W Benson Vice President T N Burgoyne Secretary W C Smith Treasurer and an executive committee including H Giles C A Faust D C Gojens FP Dunnebecke P Kibby R Ef Perry 1H G Scharen bury. The club endorsed T B Burgoyne for postmaster and plans monthly meetings at the Melrose Park Leader office.
Pencil Points Philosophies on Temptations and Social Interaction
A collection of quips on temptations and behavior contrasts men and women. Observations note women discussing freely while men struggle to mix. wartime uniforms and moral strength are invoked as social commentary.
Poem Fragment By Edward Pinckney Celebrates Ideal Beauty
A short verse extols a woman described as a gentle sex, with a form so fair that she seems nearer heaven than earth. The speaker likens her loveliness to a crafted cup, noting beauty blessed by heavenly stars and better elements to elevate the beloved above mere earth.
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Prieson
Earth
Heaven
Edward C. Pinckney
Oak Park Schools Receive $1000 Gymnasium Gift
The Scoville Institute donated a complete gymnastic outfit valued at $1000 to the Oak Park board of education for the benefit of the schools. A committee of Beye Cleveland and Mrs Pitkin will act, planning to set the gym on the high school’s third floor. The gift highlights the aim of combining physical culture with intellect in education.
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Scoville Institute
Chicago
Board of Education of
Oak Park
Beye
Cleveland
Pitkin
Rubenstein Club Oak Park Brings Season Opener Concert
The Rubenstein club of Oak Park announces a Dec 10 concert featuring Wind of Evening and Serenade with soprano solo by Mrs. Ingersoll plus works by Abt Brahms Neidlinger Addison Marston Homer and others. A printed program and three private concerts are planned with tickets at 50 cents.
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Oak Park
New York City
Rubenstein Club
P. S. Hulbert
Rubenstein Club of
New York
Metropolis
Wild West
Alleghenies
Hulbert
C. B. Ayres
Louie Allen
Adams
C. L. Uliss
Mary J. Bliss
A. Babcock
J. N. Conard
Jennie Curtis
C. W. Chandler
Mabel Cornell
Simpson Dunlop
Joseph Dunlop
Ida Cell Freeman
W. I. Furbeck
E. C. Glover
N. Goodwillie
Julia Herrick
C. Roy Hall
Aurie Hadrick
G. W. Ingersoll
R. H. Salter
Mabel Thain
Anna Scott
Maurice von Platen
W. EB. Warner
Chas. Wells
Gertrude White
C. S. Yerkes
J. Morgan
Yawling Rives
Anderson
Franz Abt
Barcorole
Brahms
Neidlinger
Congregational Items From Austin Church Services
Austin Congregational church held services at 10 80 a m and 7 30 p m led by Rev Thos Westerdale with morning and evening sermons The midweek talk covered Untolerance and Charity and three short speeches were given by Mrs Laura Matthews Miss Junt Moore and the pastor Attendance rose from the prior week The Ladies Aid met at Mrs Laura Matthews 127 Park avenue to sew for the poor A December church social is planned at the church on Friday the 8th The Advance church paper is available via Miss Mae Westerdale The Ladies Aid annual meeting is set for next Wednesday at 2 p m at Mrs J0 Cleverdon’s home The Christian Endeavor supper for Oak Park division presidents and chairmen is at the church on Monday night Dec 21 Mrs George Drury Start will sing in December and Mrs Srarr recently moved to Austin at 111 Baird avenue seeking vocal music enthusiasts.
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Austin
Thos
Westerdale
T. Cor
Laura Matthews
Junt Moore
Ladies’ Aid Society
Park Avenue
Mae Westerdale
Lieties’ Aid
J.0
Cleverdon
Dee
Christian Endeavor Society
Missionary Societies
Oak Park
Christian Endeavor
George Drury Start
Widowers Lure Young Brides Say Resord Quote
A clipped quotation suggests young girls marry widowers to escape foolish ideas about women, attributed to Chato Resord. The fragment reflects 19th or early 20th century gender views and social attitudes.
Fragmentary note on missing Austin Suite bank statement
A cryptic OCR fragment notes the official Austin Suite bank statement will appear soon but could not be found due to unclear placement. The text suggests a typesetting error or misplacement in the archival copy.
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Austin Suite Bank
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