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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1883
Page
1
Offices and street locations at Root street Union Stock Yards 6209 School street Englewood and 198 Van Buren street Chicago appear in the notice text. The snippet confirms multiple addresses tied to the public notice rather than a narrative event.
Special terms will be given to advertising agents. All communications for the Editor of THE VINDICATOR will be addressed as EDITOR VINDICATOR 1 Rootstreet Union Stock Yards Chicazo ALBERT C. BERNDT and 5 G GIBSON are our only authorized agents for soliciting advertisements and subscriptions for THE VINDICATOR Dealers supplied by Western News Company.
The President and General Manager was chosen as the new company president after Henry Riddle declined re election, signaling leadership change within the organization.
The Rock Island railroad reports net earnings exceeding five million dollars for the past fiscal year. Other railroads mirror broad prosperity but with smaller gains.
A brief note reflects on Berkeley’s assertion about matter and emphasizes the loss of the Stock Yards mail matter, signaling concern over mail handling and its impact. The statement underscores the importance of resolving the missing mail matter for stakeholders.
A Bay Area report notes rapid removal of Chinese workers in California in powder mills. An explosion at San Pablo killed two Chinese workers, with claims of a mistake in handling or accountability.
A School Board meeting for District No 2 occurred Wednesday night to discuss appointments. It was held at Dr Lawless residence located at the corner of Forty Ninth and State streets.
Single copies of Tre Vrypteator may be had at many Chicago area outlets including Dennis Rh MaGuire's News Depot at 720 Forty-Third Street Union Stock Yards J I Snypen's 02 State Street near Thirty Ninth NE Corner TIGHE Bros at Fiftieth and State near Rock Island Shops Emery Son's 6142 Wentworth Avenue Englewood J RK Stints 5916 Cottage Grove Hyde Park Joan A McInrosn Postoffice South Chicago James R Warenbury 12 Arcade Building Pullman TALE Honcoas Front Street Kensington Cornelus Keen west side Michigan near 100th and Tenth Roseland Northwestern Press Bureau 69 National Life Building Chicago Ep Perrsson 4110 Wentworth Avenue H Piannaven 510 State Street J 2 Han Englewood OG McLavn Gutin 923 Forty Third Street Mus SteapMAN 355 Root Street Grow Cros 4155 Halsted Street.
The publication and editorial office of The Vindicator announces its move to 819 Root Street Union Stock Yards and invites friends to visit or place advertising and printing orders.
A large number of people, about 1,200, apply for positions on the Chicago police force, with many applicants being women drawn by the good pay. The article notes civil service appeal and interest in uniformed service, highlighting favorable wages compared with other jobs like sand shoveling or land plowing.
A detailed list of district officials committees offices and meeting rules shows the Union Stock Yards board appointing members to seven committees with cross county duties. It sets monthly meeting norms rules on bills licenses and referrals and notes official dates and locations.
Board proceedings reveal that efficient officer Mr. Carson is retained as Town Accountant but at an insufficient salary. It also notes Mr. W. W. Sprague being removed as Engineer in the Water Department and Mr. Nf. A. Clark returning to his former post.
At the Catholic church celebration in Chicago for its fiftieth anniversary it was stated that both of President Lincoln’s parents were practical Roman Catholics. Biographers note that Lincoln’s first teacher was a member of that church and this claim is discussed as possible context.
The Stock Yards Postoffice, a Chicago General Postoffice branch, offers free delivery as far south as Fifty-sixth street with nine delivery routes in Lake. Two general deliveries daily and one extra for the Stock Yards, Exchange building and packing-houses. Mail for Bridgeport and Stock Yards is received and delivered there. Arrival times include 1:50, 9:50, 2:25, and 5:10 a.m. Departures: 6:54, 10:55, 2:55, and 3:45 p.m. Sundays arrival at, depart at 12 noon.
A week’s ad summary lists stores Extas Loepe-Dry Goods at Fifty-first and State in Lake Town, D Corseay-Coal at 22 Arche avenue Lake Town, J W Coy’s Great 24 Cent Show Halsted between 25th and 26th, Dixon & Peterson Carpenters Mouldings North Canal Chicago, Pum Wheeby Private Sewer Builder 3956 State Lake Town, H Delph Wines Liquors Cigars 1609 Forty‑seventh Street Lake Town, Trish National League of America meeting Firemen’s Hall Fiftieth near State June 11, Clas-Na-Gaktz Guanns Picnic Oswald Park July, Putnam Clothing House Clark and Madison, Chicago.
The Special Committee of the One Hundred consisting of Halley Caldwell Hattendorf Moriarty McMahon Petersen Blair Shaarer Southard Hickey Dwyer Wren Willmott will meet Monday evening at The Vispirator office 819 Root Street near Halsted Town of Lake. Please attend promptly.
The speaker notes they have no time this week to honor the Lye and The Sun-of-a-Gun but promise their respectful attention in the following week.
At the annual meeting in Chicago, R R Cable formerly served as Vice President. The report notes a change in leadership and ongoing operations of the Chi cago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company.
Mr. J. W. Sheanay, a veteran Chicago editor and longtime editorial writer for the Chicago Tribune, has been near death for weeks with slim hopes of recovery. He is widely admired as a fearless advocate of popular rights and sound principles, and his passing would be a significant loss to the press and public.
SUMSCRIBERS are urged to remember the subscription price of The Vix Dicator at 81.50 per diem, unchanged since its third enlargement. The paper runs at heavy weekly expense and yields no profit. readers are asked to meet the collector cheerfully and aid in making it a complete success.
Lord Charles Beresford, noted for his well dressed appearance and pugilist Jem Mace, is described as not a scion of English aristocracy. A cousin of the infamous Marquis of Waterford, Beresford hails from the Irish branches in the North and South. The Wild Marquis appears to have a worthy successor in Lord Charles.
The Chicago South Branch Dock Company held its annual meeting Wednesday electing KR. B. Mason Ri. B. Field W. S. Sampson Jr F. C. Roelker and Jacob Beidler as directors. President Mason said proposals by other parties to build docks at South Chicago had fallen through and dockage demand had never been higher. Stockholders doubted a change in the location of the principal city docks.
The writer, once confident lard cannot be adulterated, now cites Mr. Mc Geoch of Milwaukee accusing some packets of adulteration. He warns that dangerously deceptive practices could spread to water supplies from Peoria, lamenting the difficulty of clear interpretation without bias or misinterpretation.
The publication apologizes for two weeks of failed paper deliveries. It explains that routes are large and streets unlabeled causing misroutes. It notes reassigning routes to in house carriers to improve service.
The note explains that omissions were unavoidable and that every effort is being made to rectify the matter. It expresses gratitude to Mr. Fitzgerald of the carriers department for valuable assistance in this regard.
An Englewood citizen laughs at a Vindicator satire about a former school board president who campaigned for reform while courting influence and a $1000 secretary salary. The tale contrasts public pretenses with past scandals including defalcation, bondsmen, and a costly high school building, ending with Peck-like jibes on consistency.
The North Side Street Railway Company posted a notice stating that after Sunday wages for conductors and drivers will be raised 25 cents per day. The amendment pleases the workers and reflects good relations between the company and its staff. Conductors and drivers in this division are paid by the day, unlike other firms paid by the hour.
In this issue Tur Vinvi cator publishes corrected figures for the Treasurer's two statements. An error in the Eyes table overstates water-pipe specials by 34675 dollars and a Sw omission omits the Collector's cash, making the legal account 1000 dollars short.
Tue Rev Father Hayes, a founder of the American League of the Cross in Chicago, is revealed as a Canadian. His late father Dr J J Hayes was a Toronto churchman, physician and capitalist, with enterprising brothers.
At a special Board of Trade session Fowler Brothers submitted a thorough answer to charges by McGeoch Everingham Co. They admit the May 11 purchase of 250 tierces prime steam lard from Alexander Geddes and assert the lard remains pure, stored with Anglo-American Packing and Provision Co. They deny any adulteration or deceit, accuse McGeoch Everingham of bad faith, and affirm their lard’s superior quality and global reputation.
A small group in Englewood calling themselves the Citizens Association seeks public recognition and public printing reforms. The writer criticizes the organization as self-important, composed of varied past professionals, and applauds their first public push to urge the Town Board to ensure printing is done by law.
Tribune reporter spoke with P. Wd Armour Wednesday about a Springfield bill barring deductions from hog buyers for piggy-saws boars or stags after weighing. Armour says the bill hurts shippers more than packers and prefers a law criminalizing sending piggy-sows to market, noting complications and possible discrimination.
O J Surra has sold his interest in the Chicago Express and will be succeeded as editorial manager by C C.
The obituary notes with regret the passing of the Colonel after many years of loyal service to the paper. It praises his tireless work, dedication, and the impact he had on the publication and community.
A sensational report claimed pirates invaded the Welland canal to dynamite locks but royal guards thwarted the plan. Observers say a pirate party merely viewed the canal and large masons associated with it, leaving the episode largely sensational.
A business notice informs readers that Mr G W Garren operates a carriage and wagon shop on Lane avenue behind No 734 Forty third streets Union Stock Yards. He offers repairs on short notice and specializes in axes and saws, with service emphasized in the front page column.
J B Wanrvey is the town harnessmaker and dealer in horse clothing saddles brushes and related gear at ab PEN Ha'sted street Down of Take. Repairs are promptly done on card.
Our timber firm of W. Hiexas at 44 South Balsted Street Tak Ife is advertised in The Vmdirates. Builders are urged to cultivate its connection and patronize the advertiser.
Dos't forget that PL. dacehownsky our liable taiker and diner at deg Hassed street continues to redeem the toyyn from the crutehes of high prived tailors.
The readable text is garbled and contains no coherent events or names. It mentions scattered phrases about lanes, devices, and a card on a page, but no identifiable people, organizations, dates, places, or actions to summarize into a valid news item.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Coamraryy or Halsted selling hats and jewelry at low prices. It mentions latest styles, rolled gold jewelry, tea, and gents furnishing goods with a focus on correct contact number and Halstead location.
The Brim League and Trish citizens of the Eighteenth ward organize branches of the National League. Officers elected include President P L Witzpatrick and Treasurer Dariel Corkery, with delegates chosen for the convention. About 800 attendees heard Judge Moran and Alexander Sullivan as principal speakers and discussed ward leagues and pledges of support from local societies.
In Minchwersker Wisconsin on June 9, Irish groups organized Milwaukee and Bay View leagues with divisions including East Side Leach Side West Sides and Be yo View Pad Leagues. A municipal council was formed and the Irish National League of Maryland was organized in Fond du Lac. Speakers included ex Congressmen FE S Brag with strong attendance despite threats of a cyclone.
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