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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1894
Page
2
The article discusses the Wellman Arctic expedition reportedly lost, a dramatic political scene with Till defending Cleveland, and a Chicago Hawthorne race schedule. It mentions Cicero fire departments plans, Wellman’s legal case, and local civic honors for veterans.
Mrs. Stuart and Mrs. T CO Reiley hosted the gathering with Miss Willard and Miss Gordon arriving shortly after 2. The Republican State convention in Springfield featured harmony despite differing interests. Henry Wulff of Chicago won the State Treasurer nomination on the first ballot. The ticket included S M Inglis for Superintendent of Public Instruction and trustees S A Bullard Alexander McLean and Mrs J M Flower.
Supreme Court judge Justick Barrett grants a certificate of reasonable doubt over Kristus Wiman’s conviction, issuing a stay of execution and allowing continued appeal to the General Term. Wiman’s bail was furnished by Charles Broadway Rouss amid lengthy legal maneuvering and historical remarks.
The Committee of the Whole recommends no change to Cicero liquor licensing and defends the Hawthorne race track under state law. Evidence claims fewer drinkeries and brawls since prohibition, with race track work and property values cited. Indictments against Hawthorne track operators loom, as the season opens near Twelfth Street across the town line.
Police in Cicero announce strict enforcement of a new dog ordinance. Unlicensed or unmuzzled dogs may be killed and owners prosecuted. The law requires annual and July registrations, tax payment, and a metal identification plate issued by the Town Clerk.
Town Hall park filled Wednesday night for the Cicero Alilitary Band open air concert. The program included Mareh Sonia's Band Fassett waltzes Queen of the Isle Dalbey serenade Those Chimes Wallace pavette Bright and Bewitching Round march The Jolly Cop persmith Peter original caprice The Heather Lore Lange ameared Distant Greetings Doring serenade Soldier's Dream Ripley The Flag.
The League Hotel in Oak Park is now conducted by Mrs H N Wadleigh a New York lady with business skill and hospitality. Described as a first class family hotel it offers day board at reasonable rates and appeals to guests seeking luxurious living at moderate cost.
Washington letter from July 23, 1894 discusses the House Senate tariff deadlock over the original Wilson bill and Senate plan, the Cleveland administration’s stance, and a looming conference. It notes public pressure, political maneuvering, and remarks by Senator West and Senator Hill, plus a Nebraska bill on alien immigrants and sugar trust scrutiny revival.
In a vivid recount from the Chicago Tribune, John J. McKenna, a Brighton Park Republican boss, describes his district’s push for delegates and alternates. He recalls schemes to mobilize voters via straw-hat operatives, wagons, and bribes, and reflects on past Democratic maneuvers in the Central committee.
A compact notice from a suburban town lists the week’s events including spiritual, literary, church and civic gatherings. The article mentions interfaith activities and reflections tied to local business and community life in the Cicero area.
Oak Park residents and visitors are noted in a dense list of items. Local addresses list Bentley Sibley and others visiting Boston and Massachusetts. The piece mentions Suydam druggists, summer trips, camp meetings, and expected new post office construction on Marion Street with Hull and Schroeder scales approved.
The Board of Education announces a special meeting Thursday evening before summer adjournment. The session will open and consider bids for a new schoolhouse on Jackson boulevard between Cuyler and Highland avenues. Several plans were discussed and a two story brick design with four rooms was chosen.
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