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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1897
Page
2
The Austin office at 149 North Park avenues promotes displaying advertisements in Vin Dicator. It assures readers that wants and services can be advertised for one cent per word with tasteful typography and proper placement to attract attention.
A jumbled editorial notes Europe’s handling of China and Turkey, debates a US position on China’s fate, praises Cuban victory claims, and critiques lawmakers. It references Congress adjournments, pension rolls, streetcar plans near Cicero, and calls for budget retrenchment and civil service reform amid national fiscal concerns.
A political critique argues that rivers and harbors appropriations should be cut to one third and that the administration of law suffers from unchecked expenditures. The speaker labels Congress and its allies as responsible for wasteful spending and lavish influence.
The bankers aim to drive the government from banking and secure sole note issuing power. Government banking is seen as the people’s real security for money. The text argues that if half the money paid to Chicago department stores in two weeks had circulated locally, town merchants could lower prices and still profit.
The piece notes recurring legislative measures aim to appoint individuals to office, often commissioners. It mentions Senator Lundin of Moreland, linked to juniperade, being accused of ballot box stuffing and demanding a police investigation. It contrasts Chicago and New York Tribunes on drainage canals and ends with a brisk winter scene of frozen waters and skating.
Quincy wins re election against Curtus with Riley as a secondary Democratic challenger stirring the race. Democrats also capture the board of aldermen, signaling strong party support and a shift in city leadership.
A columnist criticizes gerrymandering as political barbarism and argues for districts drawn on the square sized to population. The piece calls for more science and less cupidity in political arrangements.
The Berry sponsored measure establishes a Cook County assessment review board made up of the county treasurer, county board chair, and county clerk. Democrats say it signals Cook County will stay favorable in next year’s elections. The piece is dubbed the machine bill and is expected to pass.
A narrator recalls meeting Smalley the newspaper man who criticizes the country at a Hast social event. He notes Smalley’s daughter behaved differently in London praising American tastes while criticizing English company. The piece contrasts tastes of Miss Smalley and her father’s views across eras.
The sudden death of Washington Hesing, editor of the Staats Zeitung and former Chicago postmaster, shocked the public. He was in the prime of life with a notable career, having served the city in several roles and earned a reputation as Chicago’s best postmaster. He sought the mayoralty last winter on an independent ticket and drew strong support.
Washington Hesing died of heart failure after a severe beating that caused him great distress and delayed health. A devoted son of a public figure, his death leaves Chicago with a void in its political and civic work. Hesing, born in Cincinnati forty eight years ago, came to Chicago young and died after a funeral from the Cathedral of the Holy Name to St. Boniface cemetery.
The Vindicator invites signed public opinion pieces on questions facing readers. The newspaper stresses an open parliament where readers participate for community welfare and civic engagement.
On Wednesday the reapportionment bill moved to a third reading in the house and will reach final passage next week before going to the senate. Republicans fear voting yes may delay other favored measures like revenue and primary election bills and risk adjournment.
Wide Oregon protestors attack Attorney General McKenna as unfit for the Supreme Court but the writer defends his long record. California origins and service in Solana County, state legislature leadership, Congress, federal judgeship, and cabinet tenure are cited as proof of merit and fitness.
The marriage of Miss Mable Ella Tompkins, daughter of Rev. James Tompkins, to Mr. Benjamin Jewett Ricker of Iowa, is planned for next Tuesday December 28 at the Tompkins residence Oak Park.
A humorous column mocks rival towns for crime feats while praising Cicero's odd cases. It recalls hayload theft by eight farmhands and two clever hay thieves, then shifts to a love poem misadventure and a Chicago reporter's critique of a staged hold up, defending the columnist's amateur detective fame.
Miss Carolyn Adams and Prof Herbert Griffith were married at the bride’s father home 225 Wesley avenue Oak Park on Saturday December 18 at 7 pm in the presence of many friends and relatives. The couple will reside in Galesburg Illinois.
Miss Anginette Blanche Hemingway daughter of Mr and Mrs Anson T Hemingway of 500 North Oak Park avenue will wed Rev Frank Bristow Hines president of the Albion Seminary in a December 30 ceremony at the bride’s parents home. A large attendance is expected after many invitations.
Miss Louie Belle Allen daughter of County Commissioner Allen of Oak Park married George Miller Woodward of 139 South Euclid avenue on Tuesday evening December 21 at the bride’s parents home 432 Lake street Oak Park Rev W B Chamberlain officiated A reception followed the ceremony with many guests The couple will reside at 432 Lake street and announce two future gatherings January 18 and 25 with 200 invitations issued The bridal party included Grace Allen maid of honor and bridesmaids the Woodward sisters in pink and white organdie Christmas themed decorations and lilies of the valley bouquets
Mrs. Clay remains bedbound by illness while John Buckley suffers cancer in the jaw from an ulcerated tooth. The Petterson home welcomes a baby boy as the restaurant at Mrs. Bosch’s former site passes to Mr. Frisley. Grant Works plans more shifts after holidays to meet rising orders and expands ice machine, dynamo, and motor production with 300 workers. The plant’s full capacity is 2,000 men.
Druggist Clarisey plans Xmas turkey with relatives on the south side. Chilton Hitchins engaged by RE McMullen at 6348 Forty-eighth Avenue. The Eight Bells held a successful dance in Peters hall with prizes. A surprise party is planned for Dec 30 in Peters hall by Mandell youths. Justice Saulisbery joined two hearts in marriage after a swords point contest. Mr Lutter, a longtime butcher since 1889, had a serious accident while driving for supplies and lies unconscious. a search party found him and he remains unconscious at press time.
Nick Kaufman now with the C B and Q fails at butchery as a fractious steer escapes into the woods. Justice Kapella’s court handles daily cases while Mrs. Dr. Lloyd and child improve. Seasons bring visits, dinners, and a new fire plug. Rumor says the railroad may move yards to Forty eighth and Twenty fifth streets boosting Hawthorne and Morton Park. Mr Panco leaves farming for sausage making amid good sleighing and skating commerce.
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