19 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1897
Page
1
A long jumble of editorial asides, obliquely noting figures such as Cyrus Sulloway and a San Francisco affair, missionary praise, crime notes in Oklahoma and Sing Sing, and references to bullying, wealth, and public virtue. The piece weaves social critique with biographical snippets and moral commentary.
A Buffalo Express report describes a man who buys Canadian currency at 90 cents on the dollar, then exchanges it for U.S. dollars to profit about 25 dollars per 250 Canadian, building a weekly business of around 150 dollars. He notes barriers to entry and reliance on established patrons in Detroit Cleveland Chicago and Buffalo.
Thomas Wickes once wielded power in Wisconsin politics and gambling circles. Born in New York, he traveled the Mississippi era, moved to Wisconsin, then expanded into Chicago and Milwaukee gambling houses. His decline followed a long career marked by political influence, wealth, and eventual poverty before his death at age 62 or 63 after a lingering illness.
An elopement is reported from Jackson County Georgia where J M Sailers, a man of means, and Mrs Wulert a widow, acted as principals. The couple fled opposition from relatives and married before a justice of the peace in Oconee County about forty miles away. Both parties hold property.
Casper Wyoming youth Emil Streitz claims a yellow liquid can kill every wolf and coyote in the state. He says three skin injections over twelve hours render the animal mad and contagious, spreading the disease to others. Big Horn basin papers report rising deaths among coyotes as the method spreads. The Stockmen's association considers a contract if inoculated wolves do not threaten the range with hydrophobia.
In Roley Kentucky six weddings on one day create a complex kinship web. Three couples wed in the morning at two families end up linked to Uncle Bob Tucker, with further ceremonies in the afternoon. After the six unions turmoil and curiosity follow as residents seek each relation to the central figure.
Walter Spencer Morgan Burns, son of the J. Pierpont Morgan & Co. head, is granted a divorce from Mrs. Burns who faced misconduct charges at Monte Carlo and elsewhere. The case recalls past scandal linking her name to a duke of Orleans and a British peer.
A Glasgow Times clipping shows a gentleman entering a chemist asking about rectifying mistakes. The urbane clerk responds with a sharp line about the patient being alive. The exchange captures period wit in a street scene.
Old Cash Clay famed Kentucky veteran seeks a government pension to provide for his second wife Dora Richardson and their unborn children as his fortunes and estate wind through Kentucky courts. The 87 year old general, once wealthy, weds Dora after a turbulent marriage history and adoption disputes threaten his heirs.
Eliza Burton, widow of Morristown Indiana, cared for by L I McDonald, fights to secure an $8000 share from banker Morar Chandler's will as her two children face potential loss of inheritance. Despite illness and threats from a jealous uncle tied to a $100,000 estate, she endures, prays for her children's future, and dies three days after the uncle. Her final words bless her babes.
Micheale Posonski, an unsophisticated foreigner jailed for stabbing John Ricecco, hanged himself after fellow prisoners pranks. They told him the law would stretch his neck, driving him to self harm. He sharpened a knife and spoke of killing himself as he prepared.
The Massachusetts board of health warns that party beverages like soda lemonade and sarsa parilla often use lead stopper seals. An analysis of thirty stoppers found 3 to 60 percent lead and traces in the bottle contents, up to twenty seven hundredths of a grain per gallon. Lead is a cumulative poison and continued exposure may cause lead poisoning symptoms over time.
McVicker's presents The Cherry Pickers by Joseph Arthur at Marvel 21st. The drama offers a vivid Indian life depiction and aims for high production standards with a well regarded company.
The show enters its fifth week at Clifford's Gaiety with a refreshed act. Miss Jarbeau performs two new negro songs in a bright yellow and gold costume. John Dd. Gilbert keeps up the merriment and is supported by Miss Deaves in lively engagement.
Next week at Schiller Harry Rogers will reprise English postermanager Georgia Gordner and Edgar Ely in a clever impersonation act. They, famed last fall, return with a fresh comedy sketch as a novelty sensation. Alte Pleurette et les Mheurs de Lis present a dance series. Phearette is described as a pretty young woman whose dancing is praised as poetry. Press Eldridge remains a figure for another week. A large chamber of expatriates is promised. New moving pictures show Washington inauguration amid McBintes oath, Capitol stand, Arlington Hotel front, and White House arrival.
A fragmented notice highlights Hopkins South Side Theater in Cal for next week. It mentions inaugurations and several productions including Vyette Vinterpe and Yvette Coail bert with praise. Also notes Abe sighes and Hen buisaey as part of the program.
The Athaumbra Theater opens with Peter PL Duiter starring in a Nuithies led burlesque at Almwaora Theater. This marks Mon Dalles's first appearance at the venue after recent turns at Columbia and other Chicago houses. The piece, A Good Phinge, by Jon McNally, has drawn attention as a bold new burlesque for public savor. Washington and Civil Service Reform appear in a separate Onlook excerpt praising reform and cautioning against patronage, with Washington’s own warning about appointments and political conflicts.
Mr J J Williams in the Journal of Botany reports Ineglish humblebees show dissipating habits from honey of the compositae and dipsocene families. intoxicated bees roll on their backs and kick legs. after sobriety most desire more honey, though one had begun to reform after a night of intoxication, lifting its head and forelegs high before the release.
An Aberdenian minister preached to a revel parish in Seouand with just one attendee. He apologized for the poor turnout but the congregation approved and the sermon resumed with renewed vigor. The lone listener was his hana who had been engaged by the lose.
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