Cicero Town Board Tries Street Lighting and Utilities
Cicero town officials meet January 9 1897 with most members present. They consider all night street lighting for districts between North avenue and Harlem avenue and discuss electric lines for the Suburban Railway and Clyde Ogden and Prairie avenues sub mains. Committees approve sewer, drainage and sidewalk work and address waivers and warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Town of
Cicero
Town Hall
Austin
MacDonald
Pierce
Chas. B. Schenck
Lake Street
Park Place
H. B. Speed
J. A. Connor
Harrison Street
Attridge
W. S. Eldridge
Geo. N. Miller
Committee of Whole
David T. Brennan
Grant Works
Committee of
A. T. Palmer
Clyde
C. Wilke
Rylands & Co
North Avenue
Twelfth Street
Austin Avenue
Harlem Avenue
Geo. M. Cowen
Oak Park
C. & N. W. Railway
Austin Company
Mandell Improvement Club
John Hearon
Frederick H. Wood
Madison Street
Oak Park Avenue
Wm. Cooney
A. Lloyd
Hawthorne
Twenty-sixth Street
John Daly
Henry Rath
Willow Avenue
Rylands & Hall
Attridge, Castle and Cheney
Clyde Avenue
Ogden Avenue
Prairie Avenue
R. R. CO. Naugle, Holcomb & Co
Chicago, Hariem & Batavia
City Board Adopts Various Public Works and Finances
The board approves lamp at Lake and Clark corner. A $3,374.15 warrant to Castle as treasurer for tax collection costs, clerk fees, and assessor books. Sewer work on Washington Boulevard linked to Ridgeland sewer, cost under 40. Sidewalk and crosswalk projects approved. Tax rebate and special assessment adjustments authorized. Ditch cleaning planned on Forty-seventh and Twelfth streets. Board adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Boulevard
Ridgeland Avenue
Cicero
Cheney
Jackson Street
Maple Avenue
First Alley
Gunthorp
Congress Street
Forty-eighth
Wiftieth Streets
Forty-eighth Street
Chicago Avenue
Harrison Street
Wenonah
Wisconsin Avenues
Harvey N. Harper
Gaid Harper
Harper
Dennis Cleary
Drainage Committee
Forty-seventh Street
Twelfth Street
Thirteenth Street
Forty-sixth Street
Crowded Broadway Car Passenger Challenges Seat Tamper
An elderly, well dressed man aboard Broadway car No. 146 confronts a young reader, ordering him to move up. The student Blackstone calmly cites the Constitution’s maxim of the greatest good to the greatest number, and responds with a question about switching cars while continuing to read from his law book.
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Lian
Broadway
Blackstone
New York World
A Train Car Becomes a Mobile Russian Church
A single railroad car in Siberia serves as a mission church. With sparse settlements, it offers religious instruction and worship by Greek ritual. The handsome interior features Russian art murals, a tabernacle, candlesticks, and a bell chime. crosses crown the roof.
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Siberia
Curious Quotation From New York Truth
A brief quote contrasts a promise to dine with another, naming Mr Blanque, with a desire for the speaker themselves to be pursued, describing a handsome and clever girl as the alternative. The remark centers on romantic entanglement and personal longing.
Heritage of English gold coin dates slim before 1879
A report notes that within England’s current gold coin circulation only a small portion carry dates earlier than 1879, indicating most coins in use are from or after that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
National game notes on Buck Wing Culney and Ewing
A column defends Buck Wing from unjust criticism and praises Ewing for finally securing a Western League franchise. It recalls Ewing’s successful seasons with the New Yorks and as Cincinnati captain and manager, notes player jealousy and poor judgment by some critics, and argues for fair critique over misguided managerial opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck
Culney
Eltis
Ewing
New Yorks
Cincinnati
Jit
Quincy Receives Western Baseball Association Franchise
Quincy In St. Quincy is awarded a Western Base Ball Association franchise after a seven club vote. President T. J. Hickey confirms the formal notice, clearing uncertainty about the circuit comprising Peoria Rockford Quincy Burlington Dubuque Cedar Rapids Des Moines and St. Joe. Traffley begins signing players including Frisby and Thompson and plans to move toDes Moines, with McGreevey potentially joining. Wich from Quincy hopes to pitch for a league team after a strong Rushville season, having pitched 27 innings in one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
St. Quincy
T. J. Hickey
Peoria
Rockford
Burlington
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
St. Joe
Traffley
John Frisby
Thompson
Traftley
McGreevey
Columbus
Young Wich
Rushville
Ellis Cash Plays In and Out of Franchises
Ellis pursues baseball deals with Grand Rapids Newark and Indianapolis moves. He sells Grand Rapids for 1600 over his asking price then cashes Cassidy for a Newark link while hinting at a four year franchise as he chases profit over hometown loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Grand Rapids
McFarland
Louisville
Mac
Eustace
Indianapolis
George Ellis
Cassidy
Chicago
George
Philadelphia
Newark
Messrs
Leadley
Glenalvin
Elis
Glenalyin
W. 8. Hull
Frank Bonnell
Western League Adopts Farming Plan
The Western League joins the major leagues in enforcing a farm clause that requires players to accept assignments to any farm club. The contract, drafted by President Vanderbeek, mirrors the major league clause though with simpler wording. It aims to curb players objecting to farm moves and to prevent disputes when players are sent to minor leagues for development.
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Vanderbeek
Farming system spreads through minor leagues in baseball
The article notes a clause inserted to keep players in the team and warns they must prove fast enough or be farmed out. It describes the Western League becoming a new farm system for the National League and predicts the Interstate, Western Association, Southern League and related bodies will adopt the model, marking a banner year for farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inc
Western Association
Anson and Hart Clash Over Baseball Rule Revisions
President Hart opposes any changes to playing rules while Anson supports selective revisions. He backs moving the pitcher's slab, restoring player reentry, and endorsing the trapped ball and balk rules to enforce or remove dead letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson
Hart
Manager McGunnigle blamed for Colonels woes in Louisville saga
The Associated Press reports dissatisfaction with Louisville manager McGunnigle. Critics cite his drinking habits and poor supervision of players on trips east. The Colonels face a popular demand for a new deal amid a disappointing season and a tall end team.
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McGunnigle
Associated Press
Louisville
Cape May
Wratley Plans Dry Diamond Cover For Rainy Games
Billy Wratley of Quincy proposes an oiled canvas cover 150 feet square to keep the baseball diamond dry for night and fore noon games. The device would extend beyond the baselines with high carriages to shed water into the field and could be deployed in five minutes at an estimated cost of 150 dollars. He plans to apply for a patent on the invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Wratley
Trailey
Quincy
Traffley
Prediction of twelve clubs standings at season's end
The writer forecasts the order the twelve major league clubs will finish next season led by Cleveland, Baltimore, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Pittsburg, St. Louis, Washington, and Louisville. He notes bias toward Cleveland but asserts the list reflects an honest opinion of comparative strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John HeyWers
Cleveland
Baltimore
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Washington
Louisville
Sacrifice hitting criticized by managers in league debate
The Cincinnati era notes manager Selke stands alone opposing sacrifice hitting while Joyce Anson and other league managers join the majority against it. Hanlon also favors stopping the practice for base running efficiency, arguing the hit and run game deserves focus. The piece labels sacrifice hitting an imitation and a libel on that style.
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Cincinnatirimes
Piar
Selce
Joyce
Anson
Hanlon
The Theater as a Foundation for Free People
A compact reflection on how theater cultivates liberty and civic virtue among citizens, arguing performance arts foster public spirit and critical thinking essential to a free society.
Mexico Pygmies Quest Ends Without Discovery
A writer recounts an expedition into Mexico seeking dwarf Aztec tribes. Despite traveling from the US border to the isthmus and gathering relics, the pygmies remain unfound, with a note they may still hide in remote mountains for future discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
San Francisco Examiner
Prescott
United States
Humanities Discredited in Debating College Schools
A forum argues that colleges favor science over humanities, praising practical knowledge and modern subjects while condemning ancient languages and philosophy. An anecdote recalls graduates who valued profit over classical study, spending donations on Greek mugs rather than useful investments.
Mary Anne Lee Chases Lineal Descent From Washington
Mary Anne Lee of Newport Kentucky aims to be a lineal descendant of George Washington and is a leading Newport society figure in the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is daughter of Col George Washington a Kentucky lawyer who traces his line to the revolution’s central figure. Miss Lee presides over her father’s household with grace and is a sweet singer active in musical affairs and expected to become an heiress.
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George Washington
Mary Anne Lee
Newport, Ky
Newport
Daughters of the American Revolution
Col
Kentucky
Miss Lee
Champagne as A Necessity for Juvenile Aristocrat
Westminster County Court in London ruled champagne magnums may be necessaries for a minor or noble family under the law of minors. Hon. Nigel Henry Thurlow Cumming Bruce, son of Lord Thurlow, faced a $200 claim for magnums bought while claiming infancy. The judge and jury sided with him against payment, noting social position and life accustomed.
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Westminster County Court
London
Magnus
Nigel Henry Thurlow Cumming, Bruce
Lord Thurlow
Nigel
Horoscopes Offer Private Readings by Mail
A newspaper notice advertises Professor G W Gunningham of Chicago who offers free horoscopes in his column and private readings by mail. Readers must send full name and address with stamps for instructions and a fee for private readings, with a sample forecast for a Crete Nebraska reader noting Aries Taurus influences and life challenges.
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G. W. Gunningham
South Clinton Street
Chicago
Ill
Horoscope for Plax Smithboro in Libra Mars guidance
A dated astrology reading describes Plax Smithboro as Libra and Scorpio influenced by Venus and Mars. It notes medium height and hazel eyes with flaxen hair darkening with age, hints of a chin dimple, a fondness for chemistry and art, and warns of potential financial loss without instructions. It predicts a fortunate marriage depending on choices driven by Venus or Mars.
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Venus
Mars
Astrological Chart Reading for Mrs Helena of Cairo
The text describes Jupiter as the ruling planet due to Sagitta rius rising at birth. It portrays Mrs Helena as medium to tall with a clear healthy complexion, light hair and eyes, a cheerful disposition, and universal appreciation. It notes travel, strong constitution, potential for high salary and large wealth with losses, love of horses, and ambition for a large business.
Libra zodiac portrait for Helen in Dubuque area
A horoscope style sketch describes Helen of Dubuque as Libra ruled by Venus with possible Uranus influence if born four minutes earlier. It notes a medium to tall build, slender figure, light complexion, cheerful disposition with occasional blues, strong sense of justice, love of the arts, and timing of intuitions. Marriage is predicted to be more than average fortunate.
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Crete
Neh
Mars
Taurus
Venus
Helen
Dubuque
Lona
Uranus
Old Time Card Icons and Early Card Games
The article surveys historical gambling and card game origins including vizier figures on game cards in India, early domino knowledge among Jews, ivory and marble dice in Roman Britain, dice in Aeschylus and Sophocles, arcane roots of Arabic cards, and origins of card use in Europe around 1379 Italy and 1180 to 1223 France. It notes chess name derivation from Shah and early English dice regulation in 1828.
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India
Great Britain
Aeschylus
Sophocles
Italy
France
Philip Augustus
Shah
England
George IV
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Cicero Town Board
Truster McDonald
Cicero Avenue
Fire Co
Geo. Bissler
Castle
Clinton
Wisconsin Avenue
Harrison
Twelfth
Fillmore
Harlem Avenues
A. V. Turner
Committee On
Nissen Bros
John N. Leech
Committee On Finance
Augusta Street
Ogden Company
F E. A. Barker
Trustee Castle
H. H. Rearden
F. A. Hill
Finance Committee
Ridgeland
Jackson
Fourteenth Street
Porty-eighth Street
Garfield Avenue
Cuyler Avenue
van Buren
Lombard Avenue
Harvard
Lombard
Harvey
Rissey Avenue
Twenty Sixth Street
Robinson Avenue
West
Fiftieth Street
Fyffe Avenue
West Fiftieth
Fiftyfourth Street
Forrest Avenue
Thomas Street
Henry Wahl
M. W. Saltterfield
Cicero Light, Heat
Trafiley
Steele
Mindo
Tella
Mary Ann Lee
Helena
Cairo
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