Editorial Notes and Comments on Politicians and Inventions
A jumble of notes cites two Shanahans in California and Wisconsin politics, debates over arbitration treaties with Mogland, a Belgian wheat preservation invention, and a proposed cabinet post for a secretary of Kibar. It also mentions Niagara power use, cross-border distribution to Ontario, Laurier’s era politics, and remarks on a Chicago Real Estate Board feast. Dominion cabinet to summon parliament March 11 with talks in Washington on reciprocity and alien labor. Sir Cartwright and L H Davies named for delegation.
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Chicago Real Estate Board
Dominion Cabinet
Washington
United States
Canada
Richard Cartwright
Trade and Commerce
L. H. Davies
Alger Seen as Next Secretary of War in McKinley Cabinet
The most popular member of McKinley’s cabinet in contention is Gen. Russell A. Alger of Michigan named as secretary of war. Rumors say Senator Sherman’s election as secretary of the interior would end Alger’s cabinet prospects.
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McKinley
Gen
Russell A. Alger
Michigan
Sherman
Ite
Gen. Alger
Two Former Quarrelers to Serve Together in Cabinet
The two men who had not been on friendly terms since Sherman's book now appear to bury the hatchet and to work as friends. They are to serve in the cabinet together with Gen. Alger described as genial and approachable, whose experience should aid him as an executive officer.
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Sherman
Bygones
Gen. Alger
Senator's capital control bill aims to curb overcapitalization
Senator Allen proposes a bill titled To prevent the overcapitalization of corporations that would require interstate railroads steamboats and telegraphs to file asset schedules with the railroad commissioner and prove stock value matches actual assets. Merchants of Sheboygan Wisconsin form a purchasing and storage group to rival department stores. The West Side Business Men's Protective Association of Chicago rejected the plan years ago and blamed cranks while seeking legislation that would not infringe others' rights.
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Allen
Commissioner of Railroads
Sheboygan
Wiks
West Side Business Men's Protective Association of
Chicago
West Side
Pitman and press history quoted amid modern notes
The piece recalls Sir Isaac Pitman and Ben Pitman as pioneers in parliamentary reporting and notes a former office reporter, Douglas Dawson, was dismissed after an incident. It describes a Chicago railway company building project with donations, and discusses reactions to Laman A. Gage's selection as secretary of the treasury, highlighting tariff and financial concerns among Republicans and silver supporters.
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Isaac Pitman
London
Ben Pitman
Cleveland
Johnson
Pitman
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company
Congress
Laman A. Gage
Treasury
McKinley
Gage
Maj. McKinley
Treasury Department
No Amusement in Gossiping Friends as Deals End
A Washington Star item quotes a woman declaring social chatter to be futile while Miss Cayenne counters that discussing private affairs requires friends. The exchange underscores social dynamics and the value of friendship in private discourse.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Cicero approves electric lighting contract for Oak Park district
The Cicero town board ratifies a six year contract with Cicero Water Gas and Electric Company for at least 350 incandescent lamps of thirty candle power beyond 350 lamps per night. The board expects municipal ownership hurdles and a state bill to enable a public plant.
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Austin
South Side
Cicero
Chicago
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Guaranteed Satisfaction
Ad for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claims it cures cuts bruises sores ulcers and various skin ailments with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Lovell’s Drug Store Oak Park and Traill’s Drug Store Austin.
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Lovell
Oak Park
Traill
Austin
Spring Election in Cicero Merges Oak Park and Austin Factions
The piece outlines informal agreements for the Republican slate in the Cicero spring election. Austin would hold the president, assessor, and collector posts with a four year trustee. Oak Park would control supervisor and a four year trustee, plus a holdover, while South Side gains clerk and a holdover. Potential candidates include Traill for president, Castle retiring from supervisorship, and S F Vastine as a possible successor for Attridge.
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Austin
Oak Park
Dare
Cheney
McDonald
Traill
Pierce
Castle
Bev Asseosh
S. 5
Vastine of
Chicago
Attridge
Drent
Coombs
Foul conspiracy alleged against Vindicator publisher
A scare linked to two newspaper men, Douglas Dawson and a Chicago City Press rep, alleged to have staged sensational reports to ruin the Vindicator. The piece details Dawson’s suspected deception, false name use, and alleged motives, with more clues promised within a week.
Austin Senate Elects Officers For Four Months
The Austin Senate held a Monday night meeting in the senate hall electing officers for four months. Officers named include President W. G. Schaff and vice president O. M. Donaldson, Clerk J. W. Phillips, sergeant at arms A. M. Pierce, and chaplain A. H. Clement. Five new members were announced. Next meeting will feature J. W. Wilson speaking on municipal control of public franchises with discussion on the Bradley Martin ball in New York.
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Austin Senate
Senate
W. G. Schaff
O. M. Donaldson
J. W. Phillips
A. M. Pierce
A. H. Clement
Bradley Martin Ball
New York
J. W. Wilson
Cicero Board awards street lighting contract in Oak Park
The Cicero Town Board approved a contract with Cicero Water Gas & Electric Light Co to install at least 350 incandescent 30 candle power lamps for all night service at 20 per lamp annually, with option after six months to upgrade to 1200 candle power lights at 60 per lamp, or 90 for all night.
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Cicero Town Board
Oak Park
Cicero Water, Gas & Electric Light Company
Harlem Avenue
Twelfth Street
Austin Avenue
North Avenue
Cicero
Philadelphia
Cicero Heat, Light & Power Company
Austin
A. J. Flitcraft
Charles S. Woodard
East Avenue
Messrs. Flitcraft
Woodard
Oak Park Republican Club
Oak Park Company
Austin Company
Attridge
Ridgeland
Pierce
President Pierce
A Telephone War Strikes Austin Phones West of Fortieth Street
Chicago Telephone Company removes all telephones west of Fortieth Street amid protests from Linden Park business leaders. George Koch & Co. and others allege a plan to cripple Austin Telephone Company and force use of Chicago lines to profit from city calls.
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Chicago Telephone Company
Fortieth Street
George Koch & Co
Fiftyve Second Street
Austin
Koch
Linden Park
Austin Telephone Company
Oak Park
Chicago
Mr. Koch
Fortiethtreet
Edwin Norton Promoted to Colonel on Governor’s Staff
Edwin Norton of Maywood is named colonel on Gov. Tanner’s staff. A biographical sketch notes he is vice-president of Norton Bros tin can makers, born March 27, 1845 in Rockton, served as a private in the Petersburg Richmond campaign, later moved to Chicago and built can manufacturing with his brothers, and has long been a staunch Republican.
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Are
Cicero
United States
Edwin Norton
Maywood
Petersburg
Richmond
Toledo
Chicago
McKinley Post Republicans Discuss Primary Fair Play
The McKinley Post Republican Club met at Masonic Hall Park avenue Tuesday evening with strong turnout. President Edgar N. Walker led remarks as a three man committee of Geo Stone Geo Elsworth and Thornton Crafts was named to invite the Austin senate to join in spring election action. Speakers included Frank Roce R o H Traill Mr Bantle Trustee Attridge Mr Robertson and Fred Hill. The group condemned hole and corner primaries and urged fair play for voters. They adjourned to reconvene soon.
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McKinley Post Republican Club
Masonic Hall
Park Avenue
Edgar N. Walker
Ghairn
Messrs
Geo, Stone
Geo. Elsworth
Thornton Crafts
Austin Senate
Frank Roce
R. O H. Traill
Bantle
Will They Work The Union Belief Society Meal Scheme
The Union Belief Society plans a work for meals program for able bodied men who seek food. They must labor on a stone pile to pave Austin streets, with police directing applicants and meal tickets awarded to those who participate.
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Union
Austin
Students with books head to law study in courtroom scene
In a humorous slice, a New York press quips about students carrying books into law classes and an old man in a gown atop the bench who is “laying it down,” capturing a campus legal atmosphere.
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New York Press
Look Inside Mouth Reveals Sleep Habit Comment
A humorous exchange in Tit-Bits features a doctor asking an Irish patient if he sleeps with his mouth open. The patient joked he has not seen himself asleep but will check tonight. The light exchange captures period tone and regional humor.
General Nobility Cited By Doctor In Moonshine
In a humorous exchange Mrs. Giles asks what ails her. The doctor replies it is general nobility, echoing a Moonshine era joke about health and status without serious illness.
Worthington editor praises Electric Bitters as cure all
A Worthington Indiana editor praises Electric Bitters as a valuable prescription for constipation and sick headache and as a general tonic. The ad cites Annie Stehle of Chicago who recovered from fatigue backache and poor appetite after using Electric Bitters at local drug stores.
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Morrison
Worthington
Ind
Sun
Annie Stehle
Cottage ‘Trove. Ave
Chicago
Gera Ucoat Tyes
Oak Park
End Rails
Austin
Oak Park Sports Roundup Promises Busy Season Ahead
The Austin Ball team faces Illinois Cycling club in whist at The Oaks tonight as Oak Park clubs plan expansions and new teams. Oak Park baseball aims for a strong season with new colors and ground improvements. Michigan and Chicago universities may meet. Oak Park cricket seeks recruits. Oak Park high school forms a baseball club. Oak Park Chess club invites players to a Saturday meeting at Supt. Hatch’s residence.
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Austin
Illinois
the Oaks
Oak Park
Michigan
Chicago
Oak Park Cricket Club
Oak Park High School
Supt
William H. Hatch
Forest Avenue
Unvarnished Truth and Christian Advice Panes
A devotional medley urges readers to live by faith in Christ and follow biblical commands. It emphasizes generosity patience mercy and hourly trust in God's will. It contrasts worldly wisdom with spiritual riches and warns against self deception and moral laxity.
The Air We Breathe And Its Hidden Dangers
The article discusses how carbon dioxide levels affect muscular power and health, noting higher outdoor levels are generally harmless while carbon monoxide in air is deadly even at low percentages. It cites occupations with high illness rates, emphasizes urban design on health, and links soil air to indoor ailments and boils.
Happy Living Admonitions From a Moral Leader
A compact moral guidance piece urges happiness through vigilance against deceit, perseverance, cheerful outlook, selflessness in pleasures, trust in God, privacy, and forbearance. It counsels minding one’s own business, cultivating a short memory for unkindness, and speaking less about private matters to grow inner peace.
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