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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1894
Page
2
A muddled column criticizes The Top Tribune for its stance on Debs, the strike, and press bias. It notes fines in Montreal for insults, hints at Cicero and Oak Park papers misprinting sewer names, and reports Northwestern trains resuming service with steady freight.
A large deputation from the Upper Cicero Improvement Club pressed the Cicero Town Board to advance the Central avenue and Austin Main sewer confirmation in county court. They cited deadly drainage issues in the north and urged appointing Mr Whitehead to assist the town attorney, aiming to start work this summer despite opposition from about thirty firms.
The town sent extra police to guard Chicago, Burlington & Quincy and Northern Pacific railroad property after marauders from Chicago burned cars Friday night. General Manager Ainslie of Northern Pacific seeks town accountability for the losses, but Cicero replies it bears no obligation as an unincorporated village and blames Chicago for the riot.
The notice praises troops restoring order but notes rioting continues nationwide despite the President's proclamation. It argues arbitration is the fair method to settle labor disputes, condemns Pullman for obstinacy, and urges Cleveland to pressure settlement to return workers to industry.
The piece denounces California during the present emergency and portrays big railroad corporations as ruthless, universally opposed, and overpowering. It claims they crushed competition by absorbing smaller lines, displaced farmers, controlled trade points, discriminated against towns and individuals, corrupted regulation and courts, robbed the federal government, muzzled the press, and committed high-handed, lawless acts against the people.
The Tur village of Berwyn in Cicero held a Glorious Fourth celebration. A reporter laments not being sent to cover Cicero's own village event on that auspicious day and notes Geo S Willits declined a Congressional bid in the North Side district, a Republican seat once pursued but lost to Adams.
Congress faces a pivotal moment amid the 1144 casualties and disruption from the interstate railroad strike. The piece critiques lawmakers as cowards on wage-earners issues, praises Grover Cleveland for bold stance with army action, and notes battles over greenbacks land sales and tariff amendments.
The piece questions Eugene V. Debs, noting his sudden prominence and influence as workers strike and ignore laws. It asks where his power comes from and hints at his arrest as a potential presidential candidate in 1894. It contrasts Debs with Coxey Hayes McBride and Grover Cleveland in a cautious, critical tone.
The Cicero police under Superintendent Alex Ross and President Piper and Capt. Hansberry have worked almost constantly since the railroad disturbance began. The force has been expanded and organized so the entire department can be dispatched quickly in emergencies. Extra patrols monitor residence districts nightly under a lieutenant, ensuring citizen safety and property protection.
Vigorous clashes between strikers and town authorities erupt at the C B Q yard in Morton Park with mobs threatening violence. Police escort a meat train, retreats, and a large fire destroys 150 to 200 cars while firemen and militia guard yards. Oak Park and district volunteers bolster law and order efforts as Grand Army and Sons of Veterans join as sworn special policemen.
The Democratic conventions chose McGann in the Third District and Ryan in the Fourth, with Noonan winning in the Fifth. First, Second, and Seventh districts will vote on the 22nd. McGann is seen as Labor favored. Republicans have not set nominations. The labor issue shifts political mood, with low convention interest and likely Democratic gains.
The record lists June actions by LHS police including fines for obstructing a walk, peddling without license, and disorderly conduct. Notable amounts include Kathrine Anderson and Albert Bonhart at 25 dollars, and August Gherman 20 dollars. several suspects were admonished or discharged with no fines. Eight lodgers were housed at the police station during June.
The River Forest Village Board adjourned from a Saturday session on July 9 with all members present. Finances show general fund seven thousand one hundred ninety dollars and nine cents and special fund two thousand four hundred ninety seven dollars and seventy five cents.
The Village of Melrose Park board met Monday. They approved minutes and bills totaling about 390, with 210 to Bryant Bros. for lumber for the Fourth of July platform. Sidewalks were authorized on multiple avenues with special tax funding and water closets were disconnected. A thistle control report was filed and eight special policemen were authorized at the President’s discretion.
Hiram Coombs spent two days in Ridgeland last week and has returned to Gray's Lake summer home. He remains heavily affected by aRecent arm injury and continues to suffer from its after effects.
Oak Park trades and notices fill columns from florist and hardware ads to burglar attempt at S. Roger’s home on Scoville Avenue. Page reports the Oak Park Cristian Endeavorers at Cleveland convention, a runaway carriage incident, a fire at Rush Ingalls’ house, and the death of Miss Jessie Howland.
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