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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1897
Page
2
A collage of city topics comments on civil service reform, police and street rail projects, and budget woes. It mentions the metropolis eyeing drain schemes for Tr ans ton, taxes and expenses rising, plus jokes about officials and a Hebrew charity ball raising $30,000 at the Auditorium. Also references to Cicero politics, Durants in San Francisco, and a cranky press scare about Bryan.
Lawrence Harmon named Ludgert's new chief counsel is described as a former Peoria man and former partner of the late famed criminal lawyer Billy O'Brien. He is said to be among those who look out for all there is in it.
Jim McCarthy and his baker's dozen followers drew attention at the town board meeting with sharp injunctions. He warned of plans and garnered curiosity about their forthcoming spring appearance and impact.
Mayor Warwick defends approving the lease of Philadelphia gas works, arguing it contributes to the debate on municipal control versus private enterprises. His reasoning supports maintaining private handling under current conditions, adding to existing evidence on the issue.
The mayor argues that cities should not run manufacturing ventures. He cites four year administrations and changing department heads as preventing a stable policy, hindering business success and making private enterprise unable to prosper under such a system.
Patrolman Wm. F. Coughlin of Chicago was shot twice in a confrontation with a notorious burglar and murderer last week. He has been promoted from roundsman to sergeant. The burglar has been buried.
The committee plan could erase Cicero from state senate districts, leaving John Humphrey without his bailiwick. It also implies Tiemann and Tisdell would lose their assembly seats under the new map.
The piece notes Cicero trustees will draw 1.50 per week except three holdovers and hints at secretary salaries. It comments on Cuban rights ally Senator Mason, Cuba belligerency support in Congress, and a likely long state legislature session. It also mentions tariff views and a questioned town fire alarm plant cost. The funeral of Mrs Nancy Allison McKinley is described with high attendance.
The reapportionment of Minors into senatorial districts proves harder than Gov. Tanner expected and the map will be drawn and redrawn several times to satisfy the sitting members.
Washington reports that William Lorimer will not run again after his current term ends. He cites personal business pressures as the reason, noting the district and the Republican party would lose a prominent leader with noted past triumphs.
Austin author J Woods Smith has copyrighted a practical travel book titled Smith's Mileage and Ticket Record. The volume tracks miles and route data for users of the new mileage ticket, aiding travelers beyond the ticket itself. It surfaces amid Springfield revenue talks where Chicago's tax reliance on land is noted as substantial.
The measures before the Illinois legislature special session press for a new revenue law to tax fairly, a primary election law for orderly nominations, and a better subdivision of the state for representation, with emphasis on Chicago.
The article notes that a jury is finally seated for the second Luetgert trial after judges and jurors were individually tried by lawyers. It suggests witnesses will face trials too and speculates the case may not reach trial until next spring. The piece ends with a remark on rent as the price paid for privileges.
The bill presented in the state legislature last Tuesday would require voters to have their political faith recorded when they register. Proponents say it standardizes process while opponents argue it violates the secret ballot principle and risks disclosure of political leanings.
The piece argues for a primary election law as Illinois lags behind, questions Lorimer era gains, notes party loyalty shifts in wards and Cicero, and details proposed Fourth district boundaries with a questioned population count. It contrasts Republican and Democratic strongholds, citing ward and town compositions and a contested district population estimate.
The Chicago midwinter industrial exposition will open at the Coliseum on Saturday evening December 18 and run five months until May 15, 1898. Amusements dominate the program with an art gallery, a menagerie, and numerous international village attractions including Chinese Turkish Streets of Cairo Cuban Indian and Japanese pavilions. A 250 by 150 foot area will host cycle skating.
Next Sunday's matinee marks the first Chicago staging of The Electrician a bright realistic comedy drama by Chas K Blaney. Notable cast includes P August Anderson Frank Barrington Arthur Sprague J H Bradbury Will F Phillips Florence Stone Helena Collier Ada Boshell Viola Vance Jessie Burnette Carrie Platon with 31 speaking roles and a traveling company of over 40 performers.
Management unveils Visions of Art re productions of classic Christmas pictures and a revival of The District Attorney by Harrison Gray Wiske. The vaudeville lineup features R. J. Jose and the Jose Quintette, Four Luciers, Fialkowski animal imitate, Melrose brothers, Mamie Kline wire artistry, Schaeffer and Garini duets, Hopkins' Lady Orchestra, and other acts.
The upcoming Olympic program centers on Prof. Leonidas and his animals, with Jassaline Rodgers and Fred Bock headlining the revived stage duo My Father. The one act comedy promises bright wit and sentiment, alongside a strong supporting bill of performers and acts.
Bucklen's Armor Salve advertised as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Lovell's drug store Oak Park and Tranl's Drug Store Austin.
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