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Newspaper

Oak Park Vindicator

Location

Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1896

Page

2

Rock Island cuts suburban trains to Blue Island and Morgan Park

The Rock Island line reduces eight suburban trains to Blue Island and Morgan Park amid sharp competition with the Chicago and Northern Pacific. Meanwhile the Northern Pacific maintains a five cent tare to those points, while Rock Island charges fifteen cents to Morgan Park and twenty cents to Blue Island as reader attention turns to transport costs. A separate note mentions the Bimetallic League of Great Britain meeting and reports progress toward international bimetallism with resolutions in France Belgium and Prussia.

Northern Pacific Rock Island Blue Island Morgan Park Tat Bimetallic League of Great Britain Canon Street Great Britain Chamber of Deputies France Chamber of Representatives Belgium

Civil service reform call after Chicago department head resignation

The speaker tells Mr Bryan that a former head of a Chicago city department under a democratic administration left office rather than lead subordinates who claimed they had already done their work at the primaries. The remark prompts a question about enforcing the civil service law to ensure efficiency.

Bryan Chicago

A Public Man Above Statesmen: Lover of Humanity

A dereature politician deceives voters to win office while a statesman serves country welfare. A patriot sacrifices for national greatness. A rare public figure transcends creed and color as a universal lover of humanity.

County Treasurer lists delinquent taxpayers in county court

County Treasurer Rochersperger filed last year delinquent tax list in county court and sought judgment against listed taxpayers after objections by Wednesday morning. Judge Carter ordered the process with measures to proceed against nonobjectors as the text notes political endorsements and party commentary surrounding Mekinley and Grover Cleveland.

Rochersperger Carter

The Chronicle Foes Democrats Yet Keeps Reform Dodges

The Chicago Chronicle shown here bias against the democratic platform and nominees. It is edited by prominent gentlemen but controlled by John R. Walsh the banker who seeks profit. Its editor-in-chief favors Cleveland’s customs role and writes editorials instead of office duties. The paper promotes proprietors and editors’ interests over democracy and reform.

Chicago “ Chronicle Chicago Chronicle John R. Walsh Grover Cleveland

Civil service reform urged to curb office seeking

The speaker argues that civil service reform should precede other measures. He criticizes Bryan for opposing reform and warns that the thirst for office corrupts good intentions. A strict civil service code is needed to prevent political scramble and ensure fair appointment.

Bryan

Bryan Bryans and Battles in Irish History Revealed

A note tracing the name Bryan to its Irish origins and history. It discusses Bryan Bohrome a ninth century king of Ireland slain at Clontarf, 1848 rebellion leaders Meagher McGee Mitchell Duffy, and claims on surname origins including McKinley and O’Brien connections and migration to America. It references W H.

Patrick Bryan Bryan Bohrome Boru Ireland Clontarf Bryans Thomas Francis Meagher Thomas D’arcy McGee John Mitchell Chas Gavan Duffy William Smith O’brian Bryant Bryan Powers Power Mr. Curtis

The Vindicator on Bryan's Nomination

The Vindicator notes Bryan's nomination by Nebraska's Wilsonson and predicts a br million vote coalition. It criticizes Cleveland era Democrats and argues for a new democracy opposing populism while praising McKinley and the GOP. The piece views Bryan as a strong candidate who can unite populists free silver Republicans and free silver prohibitionists.

Bland Bryan Wiininson Nebraska Union Cleveland Wall Street McKinley Republican Party

Cicero Town Board Proceedings on Inside Page

The note promotes reading the Cicero Town Board proceedings on the inside page, describing it as profitable reading for residents and suggesting it contains local governance updates and decisions.

Cicero Town Board

Prominent Local News Highlight on Eighth Page

The eighth page contains considerable local news of interest. Readers are urged to review the section for community updates, events, and notable happenings impacting residents and area organizations.

Laurier Forms New Liberal Cabinet In Canada

Laurier, named premier, forms a strong Liberal administration with Cartwright, Borden, Paterson, Joly, Davies, and others sworn in. The move ousts Blair Fielding and Mowat from provincial posts. parliament prorogued to Aug 6 to prepare. David Mills, a veteran Liberal, loses to Roman Catholic challenger Clancy amid A P A votes.

Tupper Lord Aberdeen Laurier Cartwright Borden Militia Paterson Customs Henry Joly Inland Revenue Davies Tarte Bish Oliver Mowat Fielding Scott Fisher Mulock Fitzpatrick Dobell Geoffrion Blair New Brunswick Nova Scotia Mowat Ontario Governor General Canada Gazette David Mills Bothwell County Clancy

Opposition Grows Over Suburban Street Railway Rails

Citizens from Oak Park Austin and the south side object to heavy rails on Cicero streets after a Town Board meeting. Delegations urged the committee of the whole to hold a special Friday session to hear petitions opposing the franchise and rail laying. A full report will follow in our next issue.

Suburban Street Railway Co South Cicero Oak Park Austin South Side

Improvements reshaping Cicero with vast town projects

There are numerous improvements in Cicero including streetcar lines main sewers police telephone systems and extensive street and public building work. The progress is extraordinary and reflects well on Cicero as a place of residence.

Cicero

Death of Cornelius Speleman Distiller In Peoria

Cornelius Speleman a distiller and valued editor’s friend died in Peoria Illinois on Wednesday July 15 at age 62 He leaves a large family He led a plain honest life and had long years in Peoria and also in Toronto Ont where the writer attended his wedding

Cornelius Speleman Peoria Ill Toronto Ont

Automatic safeguards urged after Altenheim and Logan wrecks

The Chicago Chronicle argues that Altenheim and Logan disasters stem from human error, not machinery failure. It urges automatic signals, interlocking switches, and electrical train controls to prevent future catastrophes, noting trained workers will slip and memory fails. The piece advocates replacing human judgment with failing safe technology to improve railroad safety.

Altenheim Logan Iowa

Another Palace Train To New York On Chicago Route

The 3 10 Chicago and Grand Trunk line to New York via Lehigh Valley Railroad promises top comfort with no extra charge. Travelers are guaranteed the best service on this route, and the customer is said to receive unusual comfort.

Chicago & Grand Trunk New York Lehigh Valley Railroad

Austin Baptists Celebrate 25 Years In Pine Avenue Church

The Pine avenue Baptist church in Austin marked a silver anniversary on July 5 25 years after organizing in 1871 with 15 members led by the first pastor Alexander Blackburn. The congregation has grown to about 400 with 200 new members joined under Pastor J T Bartlett in three years. The article recalls past pastors Maurice Bartree Edward Bortree and F S Bortree and notes the 850 seat new church planned for next year costing 18000 dollars on the present site. It describes the reception held with pastors from other protests and honors long time workers, choir director Charles Osgood and many named parishioners and volunteers who supported church activities and youth programs led by Lillie Block and Jennie Warder.

The Baptist Church Pine Avenue Sth Alexander Blackburn Maggie E. Blackburn Lyman Bridges Anna O. Bridges Elizabeth Bryan Mary D. Hail Susan Hitchcock M. Maynard Jennie Maynard Edwin S. Osgood Lizzie A. Osgood R. T. Phillips Anthony W. Smith Bartlett Maurice Bartree Edward Bortree F. 8. Bortree Walter Clough Chas. A. Osgood Edwin Wimenny George B. Finch Maurice Bortree Chas. B. Williams Edmund Francis Wallace B Fred Schock Baptist Church of Austin Earnest de Job Kittridge Wheeler Fourth Baptist Church of Chicago M. E. Blackburn A. M. Bacon Samuel Baker Austin Chae. Osgood Kidston Denniston U. S Frank Collings Arthur Chute Halifax Misa Lillie Block Will Osgood Husted Baker Satterfield Methodist Church Gilbert Healy Blackburn Chute L. P. DeSale Newell Gilbert M. Perkins Bartlett Qglough Misses ‘Trexlar Lench Osgood Rosa Bond B. Williams Prof. Gilbert Chas. Osgood Fred Home Hope Christ Harry Bartlett Lillie Block Block Lou Schlecht United States Canada

The Austin Senate Debate on Free Coinage of Silver

An audience at Odd Fellows ball heard a debate on Free Coinage at the 16 to 1 ratio. Col. J. W. Bennett spoke for the affirmative, C. O. Burras and Mr. Dunlop for the negative, with Atwood and Clement among others contributing remarks. The discussion touched on 1873 legislation, English policy, and international silver parity debates.

Senate Odd Fellows’ Ball Dr. O'Hara Col J. W. Bennett C. O. Burras Mr. Atwood England Dunlop Col. Bennett France Portugal Mr. Clement

Summer Houses for Oak Parkers at White Lake Michigan

White Lake Michigan will host several Oak Park residents this heated season. Forty acres fronting the lake have been bought for summer cottages among beach birch and pine. The lake is reached by Goodrich and Bradshaw lines with boats landing on the property. Noted visitors include C. B. Pellet, T. J. Skillen, A. W. Bryant, H. F. Frick, J. H. Jones, W. S. Gerts, Thos. H. Gale, and J. Fred Butler. Thos. H. Gale offers full information for interested parties.

White Lake Michigan Chicago Goodrich Bradshaw's Lake Michigan Pellet T. J. Skillen A. W. Bryant F. Frick Jones W.S. Gerts Thos. H. Gale J. Fred Butler

Marvelous Results From Dr King’s New Discovery

Rev J G under man of Dimondale Mich extols Dr King’s New Discovery after his wife suffered pneumonia and La Grippe with hours long coughing fits. A friend recommended the remedy, which proved quick and satisfactory. Trial bottles free at L M Lovett Oak Park and R H Trail Austin. Regular sizes 50c and 1.00.

J. Gunderman Dimondale Mich Dr. King Baptist Rives Junction la Grippe

Five Die in Northern Pacific Excursion Train Crash

A Sunday excursion train from Chicago to Schiller Park carrying 1500 passengers under the Ancient Order of United Workmen crashed after Altenheim. Five killed, five seriously injured, many more lightly hurt. Switchman Kniskern arrested. coroner's jury to hear case.

Northern Pacific Railway Chicago Schiller Park Order of United Workmen Altenheim

Robbery on Northern Pacific excursion train near Altenheim

Sunday afternoon a nine coach Northern Pacific excursion train bound for Schiller Park was held up near Altenheim River Forest by three men who attacked conductor Fred Coles and engineer William King with fists and a coupling pin. Coles was robbed of 41 dollars. Passengers later saw three suspects, George Letters George Mason and Frank O Hearn, arrested but Coles could not positively identify them.

Northern Pacific Altenheim River Forest Schiller Park United Association of Railroad Engineers Troy Street Manson William King Fred Coles Coles Thatcher Park W. J. Syder P. J. Horan Alterheim William Miller Fred Heidelberg Harlem Police Force Mason Jug Kremmer Harlem

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