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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1896
Page
2
Caracas gains a notable chance through figures like Savon Botring linked to Venezuela's capital while J. Kinnie of Rockford campaigns for Auditor of Public Accounts. Cecil Rhodes appears as a historic financier with ties to South Africa's diamond mines and Boers.
The veteran actor Richard Howley, born in Ballina Mayo Ireland, is identified as the source of the estate valued over 350000. Native Irish origin noted alongside commentary on religious publications in villages and city press reportage. Observations comment on sensationalism and idle chatter in local media and clubs.
The Cicero town board approved selling its judgment against Chicago for $45,000 to S Warren Lamson of Chicago. The sale, ratified at a board meeting, nets Cicero cash to meet current obligations as the city’s finances remain strained. The judgment bears 5 percent interest and may be paid in semiannual installments, with final settlement uncertain.
McKinley Clubs to be organized under Samuel W Allerton and Magnus A Tess with a meeting at the Great Northern Hotel on January 25 to form the Business Men's McKinley Club of Chicago. Ex Governor McKinley may be welcomed as guest of Marquette Club with talks planned at the Auditorium and the First Regiment Armory. Organizing efforts extend to Cicero with supporters asked to notify the editor of the Visprewron as temporary secretary.
Amid mixed votes in Chicago City Council, many reputable aldermen supported the General Electric Street Railroad Ordinance, prompting scrutiny of press influence and a shared doubt about media accuracy. The piece notes bond forfeitures and construction deals tied to Robinson Avenue and Ogden Street viaduct projects, reflecting broader urban transit ambitions.
Kimball Piano and Dy van Co. were first to receive the electro types of the World's Pairs medals. They were awarded on Monday and appeared in advertisements in all daily papers. The inscription notes Phis tirta deserves commendation for Superhkitive Merit and high standard of excellence in their manufacturing branches.
A Rockwood Ontario paper reprints a nostalgic sketch of a Ninmas party from Thrivewell and Daisydelle. It hints at Hamilton fame, links to the Thrivewell Journal and Express, and identifies a writer who rose to political prominence in Toronto. The piece notes the author’s long life and continued public service.
The Vindicator recalls an earlier editorial predicting a congressional coalition and reports ex-Congressman Bryan of Nebraska has written to Senator Tillman urging a bloc between high tariff advocates and free silver allies. He favors free coinage and is willing to abandon his low-tariff stance to join with pro-silver forces.
A San Francisco postmaster card mentions Frank McCoppin a renowned local figure. Descriptions recall his roles as mayor state senator and gubernatorial candidate highlighting his physique and Irish background including a claim of prior service in the Royal Irish Constabulary.
Friends insist Reno did not arrange committee tasks to aid his presidential aims yet every likely key House panel chair is a strong Reed ally. The observation highlights potential alignment in advancing or blocking legislation this session.
A reader describes The Chronicle as an alleged Democratic paper misaligned with public welfare. The writer accuses it of serving money interests, aiding speculators, and acting as a wolf in sheep’s clothing while still deeming it a good newspaper.
Premier Sir McKenzie Bowell argues for Catholic minority schools in Manitoba while Sir Wilfrid Laurier contends Manitobans should decide school matters themselves. The exchange centers on minority education rights and provincial autonomy in policy.
Tum village of Harlem, population about 8,000, builds its own water works, electric lights, sewers, sidewalks and streets with only occasional special assessments. Sitsions exist but residents are thrifty and pay their debts.
An amusing note highlights Dave Oliphant who has entered the newspaper field and publishes the Milk News a neat eight page paper focused on pure milk and dairy topics.
O D Amen publishes the jurymen selected during his tenure as County Commissioner. The list covers towns Cicero Avons Proviso Leyden with multiple names and shows pride in the quality of the grand jurors drawn. The letter defends the selection amid public criticism in daily papers.
Advert says a salve cures bruises sores ulcers eruptions and even piles with no pay if not satisfied. Sold by L. M. Lovett Oak Park and R H Sraill Austin at 23e per box.
General Grant Council No. 916 Oak Park held a grand banquet at the Plaza during its annual installation of officers. The event featured a large dinner, music by Gustorf, toasts by Regent Hughes and others, and remarks on the order’s humanitarian aims. Cicero Council Oak Park hosted its own officer installation next, with Charles Corbey as Regent and J R Bower as Vice Regent, as officials addressed the gathering and the season's prospects.
The Oak Park Congregational church led by Rev. Dr. Hulbert clashes with local clubs over social life balance. Hulbert argues clubs encroach on home and church life while supporters say clubs aid youth with healthful recreation and act as extensions of family life.
The Harlem Village Board met in regular session last Saturday. Bills exceeding $5,000 were approved including $1,224.17 balance on the new well and $3,400 for special assessments Nos. 534 and 21. The treasurer reported $6,781.53 on hand and collector $3,182.77 collected between December 14 and January 2. Bills paid totaled $5,008.24, with $3,621.32 for specials Nos. 3, 9, 10 and 11 and $1,183.72 to the well contractor after coal deductions. The Hooker Steam Pump Co. contract and bond were presented. Fire and Water Committee to seek bids for a pump house and foundations. Board adjourned for one week.
A vintage ad touts Electric Ditters as a remedy for female complaints and general nervous disorders. It claims to restore strength and appetite, with relief for headaches fainting spells and insomnia, and advertises a price of fifty counts per bottle at Austin drug stores.
The Ladies Guild of St Pauls church announces a Kirmess at Library Hall Austin next week on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday evenings at 8 with a 2 pm matinee Saturday. Admission fifty cents for adults and twenty five cents for children, matinee twenty five and fifteen cents. Season tickets five admissions for two dollars. About 200 participants with varied dances and booths, including national dances American Spanish Julian Japanese Dutch peasant Gypsy and more. Events feature ice cream cake tea coffee frappe candy flowers and souvenirs plus a smokers rest. directed by Hermann Giruendler and Mrs Cora Kuendler with Mrs Koasiter as president and Rev Luther Pardes aiding.
Trustees Attridge Gunthorp and Brown held a closed hearing at Town Hall on Thursday about the sale of a horse to the Austin fire department by Superintendent McDonald. Witnesses included McDonald liveryman Davis Chief Didier and Town Clerk Hallgren. J J McCarthy did not attend. A report to the Board is expected by Saturday night.
A Maywood gathering at H P Nichols real estate office formed a permanent Proviso Republican Club with about forty men present. H P Nichols named president, A J Porter vice president, E. 2 Barney secretary treasurer. An executive committee includes H F Akin James McStimson William Berrman and O H Benson. Constitution and by laws adopted. No fees set. expenses by voluntary contributions. Meetings monthly. aim to enroll about 60 members by spring. Next meeting on president’s call. Melrose Park opens fifth saloon in old building at Railroad street and Ninth avenue near foundry. George Saystetter runs lunch from 9 am to 7 pm. License $1,000.
Lieut Houren and Oak Park officers uncovered a Cicero horse butchery run by John Woods. They found starved, mangled horses, hides and carcasses, and two animals suspended by ropes. Woods admitted illness and poverty but was fined 19 dollars and costs after trial, with witnesses including Rev F H Rowley and Officer Mitchell.
Capt Hunsberry arrested a young man named Dudenhaver on a warrant from Lyman Wayt of Wayt Amerson hardware firm Linden Park. Dudenhaver allegedly bought 250 dollars worth of hardware for a supposed building at Ogden and Alling avenues in Chicago, which proved fake. He is charged with obtaining goods under false pretenses and was held in 1000 dollar bonds to appear January 24.
Henry Gross, who runs a small basement business in F. Duert's block, was arrested Monday night by officers Gaylord, Ginger, and Schwedler for allowing nickel-in-the-slot machines to operate on his premises. Citizens in Oak Park had long complained of local children being enticed to gamble. undercover officers gathered evidence before seizing the machines. Gross faced trial before Judge Amerson and was fined after the case, with bail in place for F. Duerr until Thursday.
The club elected Melancthon Smith as president, W R Patterson as vice president, Chas W Austin as secretary, C P Miller as treasurer, and directors H R Pebbles H H Wallis C E Fox W D Sleep Lincoln Richards Milton 51 1 and Thos H Gale. Reports were approved. Financial issues solved and a solid basis laid for a prosperous year. A card party and a dance are planned within thirty days. A banquet for members is set for January 25. Multiple meetings are scheduled with dates to be announced.
The Maywood village board met Thursday and ordered payments of 2004.74, led by 1526.35 to C M Porter for South Second Street sewer work, 252.46 to Fire Extinguishing Co, 437.25 to Hill and Zuricht, and Thatcher and Burke’s pipe saving by 500 reserved. A resolution thanked Thatcher and Burke for finishing water works contracts honestly and well and Hill and Enrich for guiding water works design and construction. The board also authorized a third fire company.
Final arrangements are set for the second course of University Extension Lectures at Library Hall. Prof J C Freeman of Wisconsin Madison lectures on The Great Epics of the World, covering epic poetry, Homer Virgil and Milton with six Thursday sessions from January 30 to March 5. Tickets available next week from extension committee members or at local drug stores.
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