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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1897
Page
2
A common law principle holds that newspapers left at a home are paid for if not stopped. A Cicero citizen who received the Staats Zeitung daily for ten years but never ordered it was sued by publisher Mr. Slessing and ordered to pay $80 for the decade.
The Oxnk Park Branch Office of the Windlewater has moved to the Dunlop Bank building basement at the corner of Marion Street and North Boulevard. Open nights.
Editorial notes suggest the Faure assassination attempt stems from dishonest journalism. The piece argues that sensational newspapers fuel political violence and mislead the public.
The text notes that wealth fails to ensure happiness or health and mentions Barney Barnato, once described as the richest man, dying similarly to McGinty.
EH. J. McPhelim once a leading Chicago newspaper man and noted art music and drama critic died and was buried on Monday. He had long been connected with the Tribune.
The Cicero town board met Monday evening in a lengthy session. Officials report the meeting covered much important business and moved briskly through the agenda, with documents to be perused and studied.
The Austin high school baseball team has been awarded the pennant by the alumni board and is now the champion club of the league. The piece notes pride in the team and mentions pending actions of municipal ownership committees under President Trail.
Henry L. Buehler, the oldest odd fellow in the world, died at his Baltimore home on June 14 in his eighty ninth year. A pioneer member of William Tellodge and longtime associate of John Wildey, he helped found the order and belonged to it for sixty four years.
The message urges the gentlemen funding and backing the attacks on the Vindicator and Reporter to stop their onslaughts or face disclosures that could be harmful. It warns of revealing information that would not be agreeable if the pressure continues.
The passage lauds Judge Shaw for a landmark Freeport ruling revising water, gas, or electric rates under a fixed franchise. It argues rates must stay reasonable for both parties and calls the decision wholesome.
Announcement shows salary changes for Maywood River Side Oak Park and Austin. Maywood drops from 2200 to 1900 while River Side rises 1100 to 1200 Oak Park falls from 2960 to 2700 and Austin declines from 2300 to 2200. Applicants expected increases will be disappointed.
Senator Stewart exposes a plan to purchase Cuba from Spain using Cuban bonds guaranteed by the United States. He says speculators push the idea to exploit Cuban sympathy and gain congressional approval for the action.
The article notes that without the Republican caucus agreement to back only steering committee approved tariff amendments, a minority finance committee proposal for a 2 percent inheritance tax over 5000 dollars with exemptions for religious charitable educational and similar institutions could gain the necessary votes. It suggests Democrats and Populists unbound by the caucus could support it, ensuring passage.
Gossip links an extra session with a December regular session as Washington endures hot weather. Plans reportedly include a tariff bill, a currency commission act, a Hawaii annexation treaty, and Cuba policy related measures, with adjournment the emerging priority.
A Vindicator legal notice from S S Vastine Cicero town assessor calls property owners to present grievances about over or under taxation on June 28. The board of review includes the assessor Clerk and supervisor and will meet in the town hall to hear complaints with written notice to adjoining property owners before action.
The past week confirms tariff policy will not dominate the next national campaign. Republicans push protection, many Democrats embrace it, and Populists have long favored it. Senators voting for protection reflect constituent wishes, making a tariff dispute unlikely. Silver advocates hope money questions rise to prominence.
At the Cicero town board meeting on Monday evening proposed ordinances aimed at forestalling Mr. Yerkes grasping propensities were introduced. They will be reviewed by the committee of the whole, with details in the town board proceedings inside.
At the Cicero town board meeting on Monday evening the new town code faced its first tearing. The ordinance renaming north and South street was repealed and another ordinance introduced, changing Ridgeland avenue to Sixty-fourth avenue and 1ern avenue to Seventy-second avenue. The house numbering ordinance by Mr Putler remains unaffected.
Berwyn town water works plans to acquire an Rand Duplex Class B steam air compressor at $2 075 to ensure ample water supply. Mr McDonald questions whether the unit will meet growing demand and adequate capacity.
Assessor Vastine announces a June 21 meeting of the board of review in Cicero Town Hall to hear complaints about property assessments. The notice urges taxpayers to attend and seek corrections, noting timely notice this year and criticizing absent readers who miss the appointment.
In our last issue we noted rapid railway work on the Riverside suburb street cir line led by Megars Naugle Holcomb & Co, signaling swift expansion of suburban transit.
The article reports ongoing court battles involving a company and former partner Leeds. A receiver, John A. Roach, was appointed by Judge Horton, with Henry N. Cooper directing legal affairs. A new injunction exists, details unclear. The Des Plaines bridge is not yet built and another mile of track remains. Yerkes seeks line possession and backs Leeds-related litigation. The company eyeing the Twenty-second street franchise seeks time extension to October 1. Ogden avenue line expansion from West Fortieth to Forty-eighth tightens local transit options with three routes and a pending five-cent fare.
The Tuley decision limiting Cicero to two percent property taxation alarms the town. The Supreme Court may reverse, arguing Cicero’s charter places it under different governance, and higher levies could burden taxpayers. Costs rise, Trails faces a heavy year. the Vindicator pledges support but with caution.
The dispute over town printing for Cicero centers on alleged excessive costs and aims to destroy established local newspapers the Vindicator and Reporter. Supporters say the papers have served the town with hard work and sacrifice since 1885, while criticizers push for alternatives.
The piece defends Cicero papers against rivals absorbing Hyde Park and Lake markets and argues for fair payment. It condemns attacks on the Vindicator and Reporter, urges a living wage for town publication work, and warns that new papers lack lasting value and steadiness.
A Wednesday afternoon storm drenched Cicero and Proviso areas with heavy rain and lightning. Homes and a vacant building were struck or damaged, including W. R. Clark’s house in Austin, Mrs. M. Jewell’s residence, and Miss Clark who was injured. A Maywood man and a Lake Street trolley pole were also affected as crews fought fires and restored power.
Clarissa J. Smith died June 10 1897 at her daughter Mrs L M Cottle 622 Ridgeland Ave Oak Park Born in Kenosha Wis 1886 moved to Chicago then Oak Park thirty three years of epilepsy caused her death Funeral June 12 at Graceland Rev Sidney Strong officiated She was a Baptist member forty five years The family expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for support
Editor Morrison of Worthington Indiana Sun praises Electric Bitters as a cure for constipation and sick headache and a superior general tonic. Annie Steble of Chicago recovered her health and strength after six bottles. price 50 cents or 1.00. Available at Lovell’s Oak Park and Traill’s Austin drug stores.
At St Pauls church a large crowd witnessed the June 16 wedding of Miss Adele Schulz and F W Carlson with Rev R A John officiating. The ceremony followed by a reception at Heinen's hall and a dance for forty couples. Gifts included embossed flag portraits and a diamond rule cigar praised by guests. The Oaks Club annual election results and Melrose Park Ladies Social Circle officers are also reported.
The Woman's Club of Austin held its annual election Monday June 7 after an all day session. Mrs Kretzinger won the presidency with Mrs Woodside and Mrs Falk as first and second vice presidents. Re-elected recording secretary was Rose Smith. Griffing became corresponding secretary and Abbott treasurer. Directors named were Mathews Charles Hathaway and Oliphant. A lawn party is planned for Friday July 25 at Mrs Geo W Kretzinger's home.
Rev. A. A. Lambert of St Ignatius College delivered a Sunday evening lecture at St. Catharine's church on Science and Religion. He argued science and revealed religion harmonize from one source, praising the choir led by Miss Alice Coffey. The program included Salve Regina Ave Maria and Tantum Ergo with soloists Miss Scully Miss Fleming and Mr. Fleming. The choir planned a vacation starting next Sunday through September.
Preaching by Dr. D M Tomkins in Wheaton and July August union services planned. Pooley vacations with Epworth League in Toronto July 14. St Paul Gemeinde Harlem held Altenheim picnic with 500 attendees. Rev Groenlunde pastor. Maywood Melrose Park Young People to meet June 21 addressed by W E Blackstone on Christ’s Second Coming. First Church of Christ Scientist meets Avenue Hall at 10 45 am. Swedish Evangelical Lutheran services in Austin and Maywood. Queen Victoria jubilee sermon at Austin Presbyterian on June 20.
The Austin High School Club did not lose a league game this season and clinched the pennant. They defeated the English High School team of Chicago 7 to 4 on Saturday, ending the tournament with a strong finish and a clear lead in the standings.
Oak Parks defeats the Chicago Champions in a midweek game as Andrews Parker Nicols Jones Hamlin Alward Field Adams Jerrems Johnson star for the Oak Park Club. Score ends 16 for Oak Parks and 6 for Chicago club. Oak Park Club faces University of Wisconsin this Saturday.
Oak Park High School boys defeated West Division High School 20 to 0 on Tuesday in a one sided game. Oak Park players Baldwin Mattison Ball Johnson Kimball Hunter Sawyer Curtis Volk starred.
Oak Park High School held its annual athletic field day before over a thousand spectators. The class of 1898 won the school pennant, while multiple records and medals were awarded across events including mile bicycle, fifty and hundred yard dashes, mile run, and various jumping and throwing contests with names like Cratty, Flitcraft, Rockwell, Holdredge and Hunter prominent among winners.
The Economist reports Cicero Water Gas and Electric Light Company last year grossed 92 642 with net earnings 55 825 and surplus 22 857. A temporary management led by D J Kennedy and a director Mr Wood signals a possible reorganization as transfer to a new company proceeds.
At its annual meeting Tuesday night the Oak Park Young Men's Republican Club elected officers for the coming year. President E. T. Malone, vice president W. P. Utley, secretary Geo. D. Helliwell, treasurer D. L. Hall. Precinct Directors include John E. Hunt, S. Stevens, G. A. Rothermal, G. S. Eissler, Lee Jackson, C. S. Pellet, and W. R. Townsend. By-law changes were discussed but final action was deferred.
The discussion notes a 15 percent share on the town special assessment warrants. The emphasis is on budgeting and the impact on local finances as the advertisement costs are reviewed.
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