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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1897
Page
2
A newspaper left at a house and accepted without stopping is viewed as a subscription. Common law binds payment as if formally subscribed. A citizen in Heere received the Staats Zeitung daily for ten years yet denied bills, but the publisher Hessing sued and won.
The Oak Park Branch Office of the Vindicator has been relocated to the Daniop Bank building basement at the corner of Marlon Street and North Boulevard. Open nights.
Editorial notes discuss Frank Kimball and A Strom securing a railway frog patent while noting local issues. Mentions Gen Miles jubilee in London, Judge Gogein, Vindicator stance, and the suburban rail franchise on Twenty second Street. References to Rev Hulbert of Oak Park, municipal ownership plans, and appointments in state offices.
The Social Democracy of America is a new politico social organization headed by Eugene V. Debs. Its object is to found somewhere in the west a socialistic state like that of the Mormons. Advocates say a Utopia is better than a hell and the well to do call it utopia.
Senator Morgan criticized the tariff bill for not repealing the income tax. He argued the Wilson tariff’s income tax was unconstitutional as ruled by the Supreme Court and expressed relief that the bill avoids leaving repeal provisions, fearing a different court might sustain it.
An official agricultural department report outlines a stronger plea for government action to restore peace in Cuba, detailing concerns and proposed steps. The document emphasizes policy measures and potential impacts on regional stability and agriculture.
The record shows Cuba trade in 1893 at 102,864,204 dollars, declining to 47,548,610 in 1896 and an estimate under 20,000,000 for 1897, reflecting a substantial drop over the period.
Robert Fergus an 82 year old veteran printer and retired newspaper man was killed instantly by a fast suburban train on the Northwestern line at the Main street crossing in South Evanston Tuesday evening. In a heavy rainstorm he attempted to cross in front of the train and was hurled to his death. His son suspects partial deafness kept him from hearing the approaching train.
The government moves slowly toward Cuba policy with Gen. Woodford nominated as Spain minister and Aldrich named consul, but posts may not open within a month. The plan seeks Spanish troop withdrawal and Cuban home rule under a Canada-like system, with Cuba assuming its debt if rebels agree.
Several senators push amendments targeting the sugar trust after defeating the Pettigrew anti trust measure. Pettus seeks to bar the sugar trust from importing raw sugar while Nelson proposes penalties for attempts to monopolize raw or refined sugar commerce across states or with foreign nations.
Commissioner Heer claims Congressman Lorimer is interested in county coal contracts as the public service committee’s report recommends awarding the Dunning institutions coal to Youghiogheny and Lehigh Coal Company at 2.49 per ton. The board tied on a motion to refer back, and the award motion failed.
The account claims Sherman shifted from opposition to annexation after learning of a Japanese plot. It links his change to accelerating the Tra vel treaty, sent by President McKinley, and to fears among ex-queen supporters in Washington seeking to topple Hawaii’s government and cede the islands to Japan.
Franklin Park in Leyden near Oak Park planned a Hazel Pure Food factory site with a free barbecue to promote lot sales. Thousands came from the city, but bids were nil and the event unraveled. one building stands, livestock feasted, and Sabbath desecration accusations linger as nearby villages prove no buyers.
Charles TL Yerkes ends years of plans by merging Siemens Halske Electric Co with the Pennsylvania Iron Works in Philadelphia. The Chicago factory joins with the Pennsylvanian plant to form a $3,250,000 capital, producing street railway machinery for Chicago New York Philadelphia and Pittsburg. Minority stockholders have sixty days to respond. W J Elkins of Philadelphia partners with Yerkes in the deal.
Martin Maloney a Siemens director and others effectively control Philadelphia electric lighting. Dynamos for the Eastern city will be made in Chicago. The move promises 1000 more jobs at Siemens-Halske and rapid orders to outfit street railways in four major cities after a Chicago annual meeting signaled a new board arrangement and an impending consolidation.
The Jubilee marks sixty years of Victoria's reign with praise for reform and global advances. It notes past cruelties such as the Canadian rebellion and Irish famine, contrasted with modern gains in self government, education, and civil liberties under the Victorian era.
Town board seeks to stop paying for publishing proceedings and to shift the burden to publishers. The Vindicator and Reporter recount their history of official reporting at low rates, defending fair compensation and denouncing the plan to abolish pay per line as undue competition and a subsidy for wasteful practices.
The Vindicator argues that publishers and local reporters deserve remunerative salaries while criticizing a town move to reduce pay. It questions why elected officials earn more and implies the town board is listening to a political ally. The piece urges withdrawal from the proposed cuts.
The Suburban company advances electric service on the Harlem and Southwestern division with planned city access via future inclines. About 174,000 people live in served towns including Lagrange, Riverside, Grassdale, Austin, Oak Park, River Forest and Harlem. The fleet includes fourteen motor cars and ten trailers built by Pullman, with 48-seat interiors and dual 50 hp motors per car.
Description of a city streetcar power house at Harlem avenue and Twenty second street detailing brick construction, 96 by 108 feet, three boilers of 250 hp each, two tandem engines with 560 hp capacity, space for two more sets, a 200 by 100 by 7 foot reservoir, cooling table system, and a car barn 225 by 114 feet with repair pits and on site shops. Inspectors call the plant one of the most complete and convenient in the city.
The column reports marriages, birthdays, parties, and club gatherings in Oak Park, Maywood, Austin, and Ridgeland. It notes weddings of Harold Jensen’s brother, Arm strong and Haslet’s daughter, plus numerous social events with dates, venues, and hosts. It lists reception details and upcoming meetings of local clubs and societies.
The ceremony at an evening service was led by Rev Dr McClure of Lake Forest. The couple, Fred Price of Poplar avenue and Kitty Pool of Chicago, received many presents amid good wishes for happiness and prosperity. The note ends with a light nudge to singles to marry.
Mrs Clara H Scott of Austin dies in a Dubuque Iowa runaway with her sister Mrs Maria Jones Hay. Funeral in Forest Home cemetery follows arrival of the bodies. Hay, daughter of Iowa's first US senator, lived on Austin’s west side and was married to Dr H J Hay. The accident was caused by harness failure and a frightened horse. A third injured, Mrs D D Myers, is in critical condition.
Rev Dr J E Roy of Oak Park recalls her early singing and composing from age fourteen. A Chicago start led to Iowa teaching piano at Ly ons Seminary and directing choirs. Her Royal Anthem Book first published by C M Cady made her famous. Her book Truth in Song gained praise. She died in Austin after eight to ten years there and was buried at Forest Home. Relatives thank those who helped at the Wednesday service.
A trust deed for 16.5 million records the reorganization of the Chicago and Northern Pacific into the Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad. United States Trust Co of New York and John A. Stewart named trustees. The mortgage covers former Northern Pacific assets and a 999 year lease on Chicago and Calumet Terminal Railway property. Bonds run fifty years from July 1 1897 at 4 percent, first mortgage status. Proceeds allocate 2,195,000 to lease obligations and 31,305,000 to retire underlying indebtedness. Signed by S R Ainslie president and George P Butler secretary.
The Maywood and Melrose Park High School reception features a program with Invocation by Rev. O. FE. Reade Soffel salutatory by Helena Cecelia Soffel essays by Harriet A Walker Nellie Benson Anna Reynolds Lydia Bishop Eva Kemp Ieva Kemp Elizabeth Scott May Evelyn Johnson readings and music including Ne lie Benson Karolyn Flynn and others diplomas presented by Supt Bright with benediction and readings omitted.
Chuck Murphy formerly of Northwestern leads Evanston Boat Club to a 4 2 victory over Oak Park. Murphy blanks Oak Park after three innings while Parker start for Oak Park struggles. Double plays, triples and errors mark the game with 800 in attendance.
Oak Park wins 5 to 0 as Wisconsin falls to heavy hitting and veteran Oak Park players. Attendance 900. earned runs 4 for Oak Park. Key hits include two base by O Connor Johnson Jones and a three base by Greeg. Umpire Tindill. time 1 55.
Delegates of the High School Baseball League met at the Great Northern Hotel to finalize the season. Austin was named champion despite English High’s protest over a game and a pending protest before the board alumni. The protest board faced criticism and its abolition was unanimously approved. A new league constitution was recommended due to defects.
The Austin eighth grade forms a baseball nine alongside the high school unit. Captain Rufus Kittridge leads a strong rotation with pitchers Harry Gallop James G. and extra pitcher Henry Rightiner. Infielders Will Campbell Stephen Allen and Rudolph flank Henry Rightiner at short Lucius in center Kline left and Rudolph in right.
The Cicero Gun Club on Madison Street and Des Plaines River will host a live bird and target shoot on July 5 with many shooters expected. Although some dislike the shadow from nearby trees, a sunny day is hoped to fix it and crowds will attend, as the club remains the only west side venue able to host such an event.
Oak Park Athletic Ball Club hosts Taber College on Saturday June 26 hoping to repeat a Wisconsin victory. The Hawkeyes aim to demonstrate their classic running play against the visiting nine.
A sentimental verse written for Grandma Cummings praises an elderly woman seated in a high backed chair with white cap and silver hair. It honors her long life, gentle heart, and hopeful wish that years remain happy until she is called by the Master.
Electric Bitters is advertised as a seasonable medicine to counteract languor liver torpor and malaria poison. It claims to relieve headache indigestion constipation and dizziness and warns of potential bilious fevers without its use. Sold at Lovell's Drug Store Oak Park and Tranl's Drug Store Austin.
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