Not a Bad Prefix MacKinley as President Debate
A Vidicator editor questions a Proviso republican about McKinley for president. The discussion dwells on the Celtic prefix Macs in surnames and their historical roles in military and political leadership, arguing a Mac could lead the United States. The exchange ends with the remark that McKinley is all right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Mae
America
McMahon
United States
France
McDonoughs
McClellans
McCletnands
McPhersons
McCooks
Mehwen
The Heavenly Twins Faulted in Cicero Fire Horse Tale
The piece accuses Jim McCarthy and Gedree Plumb of sensationalist reporting on Cicero town affairs. It defends Major Cheney and Mr McDonald regarding a fire horse purchase, noting no irregularity and calling the tale a drunken yarn by hostile editors.
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Jim McCarthy
Gedree Plumb
Plumb
Daily Record
Chicago
Don Quixot McCarthy
Cicero
Vines
McCarthy
Cheney
McDonald
Fire Department
Committee On Fire and Water
Mic McDonald
Lourd
Conway for Governor in Illinois 1896
A local note argues that FE S Conway of Oak Park should be Republican nominee for Governor of Illinois in 1896. The piece cites his business leadership and Civic Federation work and predicts strong statewide support if nominated. The Reporter endorses Conway as a capable, broad gauge candidate with extensive backing.
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Conway
Iinois
Oak Park Petition Seeks Arc Lamp Street Lighting Change
Residents petition the Oak Park Town Board to replace incandescent lamps with arc lamps. They argue arc lamps would require one per block due to tree cover, doubling costs but offering brighter lighting than the current twenty candle power lamps. They cite Ehnhurst’s thirty candle power lamps as a better but cheaper option than spark lamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Austin
Canadian Confederation Chronology and Dominion Structure
A reminiscence details the 1865 confederation push led by Macdonald Brown Cartier and McGee, the roles of Atlantic colonies, and the shift from separate colonies to a Dominion. It outlines provinces joining, the Dominion Act constitution, Senate and Commons power, election rules, and cabinet governance under McKenzie Bowell.
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Confederation
Ontario
Quebec
Ottawa
John A. Macdonald
George Brown
George Ed. Cartier
A. A. Dorion
Maritime Provinces
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Red River
Hudson's Bay Fur Co
British Columbia
Vancouver’s Island
North America
Atlantic
Pacific Ocean
D' Arcy McGee
Nova Scotia
Joseph Towe
Tupper
Canada
London
Prince Edward
Newfoundland
England
Maritime
New Brunswick
Dean Babuses
Prince Edward Island
Maelish
Scoteh
Upper Canada
John Smith
Mameda County
California
Dominion
Canada East
Great Britain and Ireland
Senate
House of Commons
Governor-General
Privy Council
House of Lords
Canadian Commons
Commons
Maywood Board Opposes Cicero Proviso Street Railroad
The Maywood village board challenges the Cicero & Proviso street railroad Co over a December 1 expiry of operating rights on St. Charles Road from Ninth Avenue to Nineteenth Street. Despite rails and trolleys down, the board revoked the franchise amid dispute, signaling potential costly litigation and questioning public gain. The notice also reports on a local election for the Cicero Town Board with Lot Brown of Morton Park elected, and comments on President's Venezuela message and Monroe Doctrine, noting congressional action and hope for no war.
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Maywood
Cicero & Proviso Street Railroad Co
St. Charles Road
Ninth Avenue
Nineteenth Street
Congress
England
Lord Salisbury
Christmas Day Reflections Amid Hardship and Generosity
The piece recalls next Wednesday as a cherished Christmas celebration though hardship looms for many families. It notes children focus on St Nicholas, stores display wares, and church from joy to feasts. it urges shared kindness to prevent desolation and promotes giving over receiving.
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St. Nicholas
Cullom Addresses Senate On Monroe Doctrine Affirmation
Senator Cullom of Illinois opened the session with a speech Tuesday the 10th promoting a joint resolution to affirm the Monroe doctrine. The galleries quickly filled as interest rose in both the topic and the speaker.
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National Senate
Senator Cullom
Illinois
Cullom
Rumors Around Presidential Candidates Stir Press Claims
The press is full of unverified rumors about presidential candidates. Readers should stay cautious as many statements lack truth and are likely speculative.
Still Gambling Persists at Harlem Race Track Saloon
The Harlem race track saloon of Niehausen and Wagner continues pool selling and gambling in open law violation. Village actions to shut the place have faltered with few real results. The head book maker was arrested, Wagner paid a $25 fine, yet gambling thrives as officials face accusations of collusion and slow raids.
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Harlem
Niehausen & Wagner
Otto Gorke
Harlem Village Board
Brandner
Klimmer
Wagner
Aftair
Christmas Programs Brighten Local Churches Across City
Numerous churches schedule festive events from Friday to Christmas day. Santa will hand out candy at a Methodist spectacle. children perform country-themed scenes. national songs are led by several soloists. Congregational and Grace churches host child-centered entertainments and carols. Unity Church presents Christmas music directed by Prof. Giddings. Special sermons occur Christmas morning.
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Santa Claus
J. K. Dunlop
I. J. Connard
J. W. White
Madison Street
Desplaines Ave
Unity Church
Giddings
Grace Church
C. P. Anderson
Arthur Gustoff
Christmas Services and Events Across Austin Churches
Austin churches announce festive services and entertainments. Methodist plan Monday night programs for children and a Linden Park Epworth tree on Christmas Eve. Congregational and Baptist groups host Tuesday events. St Pauls to offer two Christmas day services at 7 and 10:30 with a later children’s program. Presbyterian cantata at Library Hall next Tuesday. St Catherine’s masses at 7, 8, and 10:30 with grand choir and soloists Madame Rolein and Mrs. D R McAuley at the final mass. Admission to the school cantata is 10 cents for non students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
Library Hall
Austin
St. Catherine's Church
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Universal Skin Cure
Advertises Bucklen Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and more with a money back guarantee. Listed for sale by L. M. Lovett Oak Park and R. H. Sraill Austin at 230 per box.
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Bucklen
L. M. Lovett
Oak Park
R. H. Sraill
Austin
Privo
Tragic Death in Oak Park Opens Murder Inquiry
Robert A. Helliwell of 216 North Lombard Avenue Oak Park was found dead in his barn with a revolver wound to the head last Saturday. An inquest led by Coroner Buckley examined family members neighbors and a local physician. The jury ruled death caused by a bullet wound with accidental or other possibilities considered. The case prompted public condolences as the family mourns in Oak Park and extends to St. Catherines Ontario.
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Commons
Legislatire
Ontario
Legislative Assembly
Manitoba
British Columbia
Prince Edward
Quebec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Legislative Council
Dominion
Militia
Customs
Inland Revenue
Cify
MckKenzie Bowell
Robert A. Helliwell
Lombard Avenue
Oak Park
Cross
Mathews
Buckley
I. A. Cummings
Wiram Coombs
Edgar W. Carne
X. C. Coombs
George J. Charlton
Miss Grace
Lieut. Houren
Miss Helliwell
Mr. Cross
Mr. Helliwell
Helliwell
Drechsler
C. P. Anderson
Grace Episcopal Church
St. Catherines
Grace Wilson
Chicago
E. A. Jummings & Co
Helliwell, Treut & Co
Stock Exchange
Royal Arcanure Lodge
Grace
Gladys
Cicero Town Tax Rates 1895 Levy Details
The 1895 tax rate for Cicero Town shows a total levy of about $35,393 per $100 of equalized valuation. It lists state county drainage district and town taxes, plus school district levies for Nos. 1 2 7 and 8 with specific appropriation and levy figures and final district totals.
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Cicero
Ceca
Wesley
Death at Central avenue grade crossing shocks city
Nicolas Martin 31 was killed at the Central avenue crossing on the Wisconsin Central main line last Saturday night between 7 and 8. His body found about 150 feet west of the crossing. An inquest found he was struck by engine No. 2 and blamed the railroad for lacking lights and a flagman. He boarded on Central avenue. a brother in Omaha and sisters in Philadelphia survive. Funeral held Wednesday.
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Nicolas Martin
Central Ave
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Cicero Lummber Co
Buckley
Kampp
Martin
Central Avenue
Omaha
Philadelphia
Town Employees Paid for November and December
The Cicero town hall hosted a first host-walk as Treasurer Swinscoe with Clerk Hallgren and Assistant Clerk Martin paid police, firemen, and other workers who presented November and December warrants. Payments were by checks drawn on Oak Park State Bank from funds of the C B & Q railroad and the Lake R Street Elevated. The town hopes to sustain monthly payments for current services.
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Cicero Town Hall
Swinscoe
Hallgren
Martin
Oak Park State Bank
Lake R Street
Dinner for Marquette School teachers at the Plaza
Frank Williams of the Marquette School of Chicago hosted a dinner for his assistant teachers at the Hotel Plaza last Saturday. The menu featured oysters to dessert with a festive snow scene program. The party of teachers toured Oak Park by sleigh and enjoyed a long table dinner with wit poems and songs from Miss Young, Miss Warder, Miss Haines, Miss Tower, and others before returning to the city.
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Frank Williams
Marquette School of Chicago
Hotel Plaza
Quavera
Mesdames Taylor
Armstrong
Reyney
Gemmell
Hoffman
Williams
Plaza
Woodward
Abbott
Mieses Ensley
Turney
Catherine Woodward
Oak Park
Benedict
Miss Young
Brody
Morgan
Warren
Fire destroys Barr & Collins lumber office in River Forest
A Monday night blaze at Barr and Collins lumber office on Lake Street in River Forest destroyed the building. Hermann Pingle and his family of six narrowly escaped in nightclothes, while Pingle rescued horses and the alarm prompted prompt department response. The firm will rebuild at once. the Pingles, uninsured, are staying with Barr family and will move to a company owned home in Maywood. A dog died in the fire and a local resident suffered a shock from a broken trolley wire. The fire likely started in the office from mice and matches.
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Barr & Collins
Lake Street
River Forest
Hermann Pingle
Mr. Pingle
Ile
Detton
Moore’s
Pingle
Barr
Maywood
Pingles
Mr. Collins
Richard Oetjen
Thatcher Avenue Improvement Debate Ends in Cedar Block Pact
River Forest Board members settled the Thatcher Avenue dispute by approving cedar block pavement over asphalt after a petition with 1890 frontage was presented. The board adopted the cedar plan with a split vote and ordered necessary ordinances. Additional actions included accepting Lake Street improvement, authorizing estimate No. 3 payment under condition macadam work is finished, and arranging sidewalk contracts and electrical lighting oversight.
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Thatcher Avenue
River Forest Board
T. M. Jackson
N. G. Kirk
D. A. Thatcher
Thatcher
D. C. Thatcher
Jno
C. LE. Thatcher
T.s.thatcher
S. Thatcher
T. S. Thatcher
Goodman
Arnold and
Barrett
Banks
Juergens, Scharenburg
Walbank
Lake Street
Harlem Avenue
Auvergne Avenue
Thatcher & Wilson
Desplaines River Bridge
Austin Robbery on Franklin Avenue Targets Thomas Quinn
Thomas Quinn of Washington boulevard was assaulted and robbed by three men on Franklin avenue last Friday around 6 30 p m. After leaving a Madison street car he was approached and struck. He lost a gold watch a diamond pin and 75 dollars before the trio fled toward the city outskirts.
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Thomas Quinn
Washington Boulevard
Franklin Avenue
Madison Street
Mr. Quinn
Quinn
Suburban Northwestern depots to get improved platforms
Poorly lighted sub urban depots of the Northwestern railroad will have better platforms and station agents dismissed. Incandescent electric lights will be installed along the line.
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Northwestern Railroad
Chronicle
Cicero's Precincts Social and Business Notes Reach Oak Park
A lively Oak Park and Cicero column lists weddings and arrivals, local trades and shops, a Kombi camera offer, holiday gifts, new residents like Mr. Schoening and Mrs. Hansen, plus community events and incidents. Items mention Oak Park fire deputy Eddie Bullis, a Daughters of Rebekah lodge, Santa Claus at 140 Lake street, and local tradespeople with prices and services.
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Joan Meredith
Murope
Hay
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Harry Robinson
B. F. Rogers
North Grove Ave
Albert Burgess
Brown's Express
Enat
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Tel
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Schoening
D. Haulk
Cicero Gas Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Haulks
Plaza Hotel
Edward Bullis
W. O. Williams
Eddy A. Todd
Phelps
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Francis Hemington
St. J’aals Church
Sue A. Harrington
Geo. S. Linsler
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Albert H. Schneider
Marion Street
Lake St
Stewart
Gotsch
Chicago Ave
Barclay's
Phillip Corkhill
T. G. Morrine
Isle of Man
Los Angeles
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Zimmerman & Rooth’s
Burbank
H. C. Hansen
South
Churchill
Eriest
Brown
Chicago and
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Barclay
Mr. E
Atlanta
Washington
Elgin
Waltham
Gookins & Wilsnach
J. W. Shoening
Gookings & Wilsnach
Washington Ice Co
George Nordexholt
Circle Avenue
Standard Oil Co
R. R
Als0
Moyes
W. Woodward
Shay
Lyon
Sterling Furniture Co
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