Oak Park and Cicero politics stir spring plans
The Oak Park W Co plans a servants club and a town ticket as division talks move ahead. Berwyn faces a mad dog scare while Maywood considers a race track. Cicero Gas Co extends franchise with reduced rates as the town board lays out a $117000 budget. Justice Saulsbury relocates to Morton Park and no JP appointment is expected in the 35th ward soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Cicero Gas Co
C. W. Saulsbury
Chicago
Morton Park
Cicero
Republicans name Chas M. Olk for 5th ward alderman
The Republicans of the redefined 5th ward nominate Chas. M. Olk a real estate man long established at West North avenue and St. Louis avenue as their candidate for alderman. Olk is described as a sturdy German citizen.
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13Th
Chas. M. Olk
West North Avenue
St. Louis Avenue
Olk
Aldermen Discuss Cicero Water Contract Nulling
Aldermen Hunter and Race quarreled over references to nulling the Cicero Water Co. contract by the Cicero Town Board before Austin’s annexation. Hunter holds the matter and the city legal department opinion on file with the finance committee.
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Hunter
Race
Cicero Water Company
Cicero Town Board
Austin
City
Finance Committee
Paving Assessment on Erie Street Confirmed and Interest Cut
The Erie street paving special assessment from Waller to Austin avenues was confirmed March 30, 1899 with the contract let August 17, 1900. Owing to Cicero officials oversights the law would have charged interest from the confirmation date, but Alderman Hunter requested relief. An order will be entered in court to suspend interest until August 17, 1900, saving property owners about one year and five months of interest.
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Erie Street
Waller Avenue
Austin Avenue
Cicero
Hunter
Contest for Ward 35 Alderman Seat Sparks Fight
The 35th ward aldermanic race heats up as incumbent races with Austin’s two aldermen and the central committeeman clash with a large opposing faction. Gar ner backs the incumbent while a rival crowd argues the western end should share power and influence the ward’s future balance. The contest promises heated tie ups as delegates trade favors ahead of election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Garner
Race
Austin Delegation Seeks Manual Training and Home Arts Classes
A Austin delegation appeared before the Board of Education's business management committee to request manual training for boys and a cooking class for girls. The group included Mrs. Dr. Charles Principal Rockwood Mr P V Castle and Alderman Hunter. Citizens have subscribed over $500 and pledged more funds if needed to hire teachers for these arts. Alderman Hunter opened the address followed by Mr Castle, both longtime members.
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Austin
Board of Education
Charles
Rockwood
P. V. Castle
Alderman Hunter
Castle
School Board members gain recognition for city assets
District leaders told the committee that the School Board and the city hold valuable inheritances. They argued the board’s assets outweigh perceived financial strain, stressing enduring benefits to Chicago. The committee approved the matter and promised a report in one week.
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Bers
Political scheming and patronage in Melrose Park and Maywood
A Maywood Herald letter reveals distrust of deputy sheriff appointments tied to County Commissioner J. Carolan. It accuses Carolan of using favored allies like De Correvant to secure delegates, with Melrose Park resisting such methods. The piece questions W. J. Cameron's deputy sheriff appointment, alleging it followed Carolan’s influence rather than local merit.
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South
Cicero
de Correvant
Austin
Joseph Carolan
Chicago
Carolan
River Forest
Wia
de Corrovant
Harlem
Bullwick
Maywood
Melrose Park
Magerstadt
Melrose News
W. J. Cameron
Lord
Mr. Blake
W. C
Blake
J. Carolan
Maywood Herald
Missouri banks expand as seventy one new institutions authorized
Banklong Institutions of Missouri reports seventy one new banking institutions authorized to do business in Missouri over the past two years. Many banks have increased their capitalization to reflect growth.
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Banklong Institutions of
Missouri
Munich Divides Over Sale of Bavaria’s Largest Linden Tree
Munich papers condemn the state for not intervening as a lumberman acquires Bavaria’s biggest linden tree. Public reaction centers on cultural loss and government inaction.
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Munich
Bavaria
Observations on Manners and Wisecracking Sayings
A collection of wry aphorisms on gender roles age money and education. The piece casts humor on husbands wives and social norms with quips about debts cows sawdust markets and geese. It reads as a miscellaneous column of pointed witticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Sucking Fish and Chinese Turtle-Hunting Tactics
The article describes the remora eel or sucking fish with a head disc that latches onto ships and objects, detailing its vacuum-like mechanism and difficulties in detachment. It explains Chinese use of the fish as a hook to catch turtles, its behavior when hooked, and the fish’s size and color.
Parlor Suite and Furniture Repair Services
Local craftsman offers Parlor Suite restoration and leather Turkish chairs Rockers and settees repaired and finished to new. Couches mattresses and carpets cleaned and relaid for a refreshed home look.
Pan American Midway at Pan American Exposition
The Pan American Midway spans one end of the exposition grounds with 12 000 seats and numerous attractions. About 2 000 concession applications cover over 600 subjects, including a Darkness and Dawn African village and Venice in America. Concessions granted include Temple of Isis and Japanese village as the Midway aims for a premier, well-curated experience funded by a 10 million dollar Exposition budget with 3 million for the Midway.
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Venice
America
Hawaiian
Colorado
Classified ads on board and room seeks housing and loan
Classified notice items include furnished room with board at 4.00 per week on 5706 Ohio street. WANTED heated room with board in western Austin or Oak Park for light housekeeping. Address X20 Vindicator Austin Ill. WANTED seven or eight room house near Austin depot for part payment with cottage. Dreckman 81 North Forty-eighth Ave. TO LOAN mortgage maturing or money for building offered by F E Pray 107 North Park Ave Austin.
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Ohio Street
Austin
Oak Park
Vindicator
Ill
Austin Depot
Dreckman
North Forty-eighth Ave
F. E. Pray
North Park Avenue
Rentals and Help Wanted Classified Snippet
TO RENT W Nicely furnished room convenient to elevated station. Ad dress A, Vindicator, TO RENT 6-room flats hot and cold water electric light gas and bath. Morris A Peterson 1115 Lake street. FOR RENT A modern 6-room flat centrally located 15 dollars also pretty 6-room cottage large yard 15 dollars Apply to R. S. Tuthill 422 North Central avenue Austin Tel 1963. MALE HELP WANTED Reliable man to sell our line of fine lubricating oils greases and paints Salary or commission Address THE RESERVE OIL CO CLEVELAND OHIO.
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Morris A. Peterson
Lake Street
R. S. Tuthill
North Central Avenue
Austin
Tel
THE
Reserve OL. CO
Cleveland
Ohio
From Gay to Grave An usher doubles as pallbearer in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia theater usher explains he works as a professional pallbearer during the day earning 2.60 per engagement and up to 30 weekly, while at the theater he makes 7.60 plus seating allowances. He says the two jobs offer a welcome contrast to the theater’s gaiety and provide varied income.
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Philadelphia
Causes of Tender Feet From Ill Fitting Boots
Causes of tender feet are usually tight ill fitting boots and shoes. They produce corns bunions enlarged joints and ingrowing toenails. The advice warns to avoid tight footwear and seek proper fit and care.
How to Prevent Tender Feet From Boots and Socks
The article warns that pointed boots pinch feet like bandages and tight socks cause trouble. It advises choosing socks with minimal seams and frequent warm water baths with salt to keep feet healthy and comfortable.
World Copper Production Study by M. Leon Demaret
Belgian statistician M. Leon Demaret conducts an exhaustive study on global copper output. The accompanying table presents his summarized statistics detailing national production figures, totals, and comparative shares.
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M. Leon Demaret
Belgium
Christ as God-man a debated doctrine in early theology
The statement questions whether Jesus qualifies as a righteous figure if he is not the divine incarnate. It reflects ongoing Christian doctrinal disputes about the nature of Christ and his divinity in historical theological debates.
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Christ
DANGEROUS PATENT MEDICINE PRACTICE REPORTED IN CINCINNATI
A Cincinnati story warns parents after sample medicine packages left on doors by boys. envelopes bore directions but many young children misread them and consumed lozenge shaped candies that were violent purgatives. Several children were seriously harmed.
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Cincinnati
Russian Outposts Near at Hand Across Bering Strait
In the Bering Straits Russia and America shake hands as Big Diomede and Little Diomede stand side by side. A narrow sea divides them, with clear air making it seem one could reach across. North of Kotzebue Sound lies Point Hope, home to Eskimos who attend mission school and church and learn hymns, English, and soap use.
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Bering Straits
Russia
America
Diomede Island
Little Diomede
Ruassia
Kotzeline Sound
Point Hope
Arctic Sea
For Sale Notices from Austin Listings
For sale notices advertise goods and property in Austin area. Listings include dirt stock store fixtures at 209 North Park and 111 North Park, household furniture at 6413 Ontario Street, a seven room Maywood house for bargain terms, Gibson Coupons and a 16x20 photograph offered by Mrs. Holland at 209 North Park Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hill & Co
North Park Avenue
Austin
The
North Park Ave
Ontario St
Gibson
Holland
Pneumonia Preventable With Chamberlains Cough Remedy
The notice claims pneumonia stems from a cold or grip and asserts timely use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia. It credits past La Grippe epidemics and reports no pneumonia cases after treatment, naming J P Garner Co Austin Geo Koch Co Moreland as sellers.
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J. P. Garner & Co
Austin
LA Grippe
F. L. Hewett
Winfield, Sr
Chamberlain
Grippe
Geo Roth & Co
Moreland
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Austin Station
the Vindicator Publishing CO
Puts, A. &. Pierce
Cooees
Plymouth
Banyon
Lake Burcet
Wee
Oak Park W. Co, T. A
Berwyn
Lundin
Grant Works
Nesselroth
Menes
Europe
I. Nesselroth
N. Park Ave
Austin, Ill
Telephone
Chicago Fair
W. E. Turner
N. Waller Ave
Ed N. Oak Park Ave
Erent
Carmichael
Gabe’s Restaurant
Aindertaking
Park Ave
United States
Bolivia
Pernaeneeyerd
Spain
Portugal
Germany
Sweden
Norway
Australia
Japan
Y-20
Ralston
Owens Bros
53D and
Lake Sts. Austin
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