12 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1897
Page
1
The itemized column touches on Oak Park’s proximity to Chicago, entertainments like animated chromes and living pictures, a playful jab at social behavior, a half breed Indian claim on Kansas City, pugilist Corbett denying stage beatdown, critiques of preachers speaking on women, a New York miser with wealth, and December federal receipts showing gains in customs and internal revenue with a December 1895 comparison.
A wry survey links 19th century anxieties to evolving social life. French census figures show no birth-rate recovery since 1891 with emigration rising and towns growing at the expense of rural areas. In America, stories of club culture and a dime museum lifestyle reflect concerns about modern leisure eroding homes and traditional roles.
The article recounts European aristocrats plotting romantic entanglements, including Princess du Chi and Baroness Lucia Wane genheim. A duel erupts between the baron and the Count Walde mar Uexkuell over honor, with more duels rumored to follow as the baron clings to a wife with a $1,000,000 dowry.
A Boston Herald piece describes Mexican domestic life as rooted in parental respect and Catholic influence. It notes strict social discipline, escort requirements for girls, protection of women, and severe punishment for offenders, highlighting a contrast with Anglo-Saxon norms and a strong sense of honor.
The New York Herald notes American carpets impressed Russia after a Moscow exhibition. A New York firm received an imperial palace order for fine rugs in intricate Louis XVI scroll designs. Mrs. Cleveland also ordered carpets for the White House east room to cover the long corridor, selecting deep crimson and gold tones.
The author recalls travel through the Jordan Valley ending at Jericho with visits to Dead Sea shores and Bethlehem. He describes crossings at the Dead Sea, the Jordan baptism site, and sacred Bethlehem chapels, detailing towns, sights, encounters, and the rough conditions of travel among pilgrims.
A short humorous item notes an office boy praised for integrity and lingering at his post during a small fire. Ar Tearwelk jokes about raising wages as the secretary recalls advancing pay, highlighting loyalty and duty in the workplace.
Emperor Willam employs twelve valets in a tale where affection tests identity and service, revealing hidden motives as relationships unfold.
Poem depicts a voyage to Dream Town on Slumbersea to witness a nightly show. The speaker invites a reader to join as the sun sets and the harbor bars are crossed. The piece celebrates travel, fantasy, and a moonlit performance by dream folk in a whimsical, lyric voice.
A coal train on Pall Rock Railroad halted near Tiadaghton Station after a bear stood between the rails. The flagman and locomotive crew chased the animal for about a half mile before it leapt into Pine Creek. The canyon’s narrow gorge is described as sunless for portions of the day.
Port Jervis reports rare big game pursuit as Dan Wallack and hired man John chase a wounded bear for hours in Mud Pond Swamp Highland. Hallock’s first shot hit the bear under the chin, the animal ran four hours before a final shot felled it, weighing 254 pounds. bear and wildcat hunting by D D Bishop and John Selleck noted on Chapin property Lebanon lake.
In Brooklyn resident Mr. Chapin allowed hunting by sportsmen at his park stocked with imported game. Two Monticello hunters brought two fine wildcats to town, one shot by Bishop and the other by Selleck, bringing in $18. Bounties totaling $12 from Lumberland and Chapin plus $3 from the county raid, plus $3 for vats bought by F. G. Rummell of Rochester for mounting. Wildcats noted near Hawkins and a Delaware river incident near Kellama where a dog led to a river rock sighting and a man named Jones shot the animal.
A farm near Marlton Road north of the Marlton turnpike in New Jersey hosts a uniquely joined white oak. Two trunks unite in a “union” about forty years ago, forming a large diameter 2x444 feet and a smaller 146x2 feet, with the trunks appearing solid above the joint. Meehan's Monthly notes natural marching as the plausible explanation, arguing the union formed in early age and dismissing grafting or rooting branches theories.
Balch explains temperate zone ice caves across America and Europe. Mouths lie on cliff slopes or pits, sizes range from large to small. He dismisses glacial remnant and salt decay theories, proposing winter air sinks, cooling cave water, and summer hot air expelling cave air, with reformation each winter.
A wildlife report quotes Verden noting 30,000 elk wintering in the Jackson Hole region with calves crying for mothers. Warden describes a six mile trail of elk, estimating 15,000 head in a single band and travelers seen from Snake River swamps to Gros Ventre hills.
A Buckingham Palace acquired needle depicting life of Magloud's queen with scenes of Victorian girlhood at Tunbridge Wells the Westminster coronation and the marriage of queen and prince consort. The figures require a magnifying glass to view and the needle opens to reveal more tiny relief figures.
Six feet nine inch Alex Davis is identified as Hardin County Georgia's tallest man. Observers note that if he were straight his height would approach seven feet based on his appearance.
Amusements note that The Jacklins enters its second week at McVicker’s Theater next Sunday. The initial week exceeded expectations with Stuart Robson delivering a standout Lemuel Jacklin. Gertie, the Limb, is recalled as a strong memory, and The Jacklins remains a premier vehicle for Robson.
The Chicago Orchestra presents a Wagner tribute conducted by Theodore Thomas. Soloists Madame Januschowski Miss Sue Alina Karryington George Hamlin and Frangeon Davis perform with the orchestral chorus in a program featuring The Flying Dutchman Overture Parsifal Vorspiel and the funeral procession and glorification.
The Gaiety continues Acada's King into its seventh week at Clifford's Gaiety as Little Miss Chicago debuts. Headlined by Vernona Jarbeau with John D Gilbert Joe Doner Louise Willis Hepner and the Leigh sisters in the cast. Gilbert and Goodall wrote the book and Gustav Linders composed the music. Bargain day madness remains on Wednesdays with 20 cent admission to all parts of the house. seats reserved except boxes.
Schiller Theatre opens Monday February 1 with Frederick Bruton and Grace elkins in a new curtain raiser Proper to propriety by Augustus Thomas. Sidney Drew duo debut When Two Hearts Are Won by Kenneth Lee, and Arthur with Jennie Dunne in In Love With a Bell Boy. The Dunbar sisters from London perform in song and dance plus James Harrigan and other acts. New Cinematographe pictures add to the program.
Hoyt's famous comedy A Temperance Town comes to the Alhambra theater next Sunday. The original company led by George Richards and Eugene Canfield will perform Mink and Bingo Jones in a well reviewed presentation praised for good taste and sharp humor.
A lively program is planned at Hopkins South Side Theater featuring the stock company presenting the western melodrama Eagle's Nest by Arden Smith and Edwin Arden. The Queen of the Myriad Dance returns for another week. Werner and Rieder perform Swiss wrestling specialties for the first time in the west. The Nawns enact their Irish Celic sketch One Pouch of Nature. The vaudeville includes Marie and Heveile in con versation pieces, Pickings from Pucks Horeace, W. Benniers, and more.
The Haymarket hosts a week long engagement featuring the Mulambarks the famed Wight Arabian acrobats and jugglers. Lillie Laurel performs topical sentimental and descriptive songs. The De Forests dance act joins Billy Van the comedian and Campbell and Campbell in a comedy sketch. Additional performances promise moves and specialties.
The article describes Olympie Phenters ongoing preesperitmy showing thriving culture and refined gatherings. It lists several notable attendees and contributors including Livsie Daiv Cora Rowti Hibba VThomas Serank Barry Bouby Balsaci and Waestine Madde among others at the weekly event.
Flower decorations are popular and cloth tops appear on dress shoes. Society women knit golf stockings while fans stay small. Empire and Louis Quinze styles are in vogue. Silverware shines with bright finish and fur velvet combinations range widely.
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