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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1896
Page
2
A Baltimore style column mixes political names and local rumor. The letter questions Senator Coldoms persistence amid nominating despair and critiques a Times-Herald defense of Secretary Carlisle. It also comments on reform of the Senate, Chicago sewer annexation, and lingering questions about urgent public works.
The writer mocks sensational Chicago newspaper practices and questions religious satire in Punch. He contrasts historical ecclesiastical shifts with modern editorial choices and stresses that honest truth sustains journalism as a noble craft.
A rebuke of two chamber legislatures in America and Europe. The author likens the Senate to an ornamental House of Lords, argues that two houses hinder swift lawmaking, cites Canada and French history, notes court rulings and presidential conflict, and calls for constitutional amendments to curb gridlock.
At the annual meeting of the Teachers Association of Northern Illinois, Saturday last, Newell D. Gilbert Superintendent of Schools of Austin was chosen president for the ensuing year. Congratulatory note praises his high esteem among state teachers and at home.
The Cicero town board members took their seats last Saturday and conducted routine business naming standing committees. Retiring presidents and successor addresses published elsewhere offer interesting value to readers.
The speaker says McKinley is already chosen in the people’s hearts and only the official convention declaration at St. Louis next month and the electoral college count later will place him in the presidency on March 4 1897.
Fears of thwarted McKinley instruction proved unfounded as 832 delegates voted for McKinley to lead the Illinois delegation at St. Louis. The convention roared with banners, hats, and cheers for the "Napoleon of Protection" amid a dramatic struggle over four delegates at large.
The Illinois Republican state convention in Springfield named a ticket for the national convention led by President McKinley with delegates at large and alternates. Officers listed include Governor Tanner and War Secretary Rose, with others for auditor treasurer attorney general university trustees and clerks. The report notes machine influence and efforts to prevent pro McKinley instructions. A stray line mentions Vassar College mice and a thief.
Josiah Cratty of Oak Park, a Springfield convention delegate, fires a warning letter to fellow Republicans. He urges uninstructed delegates to honor the public will for William McKinley, opposing unit rules and trading material that would thwart voters. Cratty appeals Cook County Republicans to attend Springfield and express the people’s choice.
W A Giles spoke at the Ethical Culture Congress in St Louis urging public conscience and study of municipal government. He cited corruption in Chicago and urged reforms to provide sanitation, health, schools, libraries, parks, baths, and affordable transport for all citizens.
The U S Civil Service Commission orders an Oak Park examination on Saturday June 6 starting at 9 a m for clerk and postal carrier. Open to U S citizens 18 plus for clerks and 21 to 40 for carriers. Applications due by 5 p m May 18. Ira M Borwell secretary invites applicants and promises impartial evaluation.
Old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys are advised that Electric Bitters is the true remedy. The tonic contains no whiskey and acts gently on the stomach and bowels, boosting strength and organ tone. It aids digestion and is sold for fifty cents and one dollar per bottle at L. M. Lovett in Oak Park and RB Trail in Austin.
Oak Park club team beat the local high school 11 to 6 in a practice game attended by a large crowd. Suffield pitched creditably for the high school. Patterson of Oak Park earned mention with a strong effort. Johnson and Ruggles led the high school lineup with scattered hits as Oak Park capitalized on nine walks and timely RBIs.
Oak Park baseball club last week released its 1896 roster with Arthur C. Field named captain and E C Patterson as pitcher. The squad includes Ruggles, Herbert Alward, Guy Dart, J L Andrews, J N Adams, Ed Johnson, F L Barlow and others. Games are set for May 9 through June 27 at Clinton Avenue and Madison Street, Oak Park with weekly Saturday contests.
The Cook County High School league held its final pre season meeting at the Great Northern Hotel with delegates from Oak Park West Division North Division Northwest Division Hyde Park Evanston Lake View Englewood Chicago Manual and English High. Englewood was admitted after requests and Oak Park joins as a new member with a strong indoor ball tradition. North Division reports a 15 to 13 loss to Morgan Park in a close practice game.
The Cook County Trap Shooting league launched Saturday at Garfield Gun Club Grounds Cher eight clubs among 13 class teams of six men attended. League formation aims to centralize Chicago area trap shooting with officers elected in January and a team trophy plus six individual prizes across three classes. Members include Calumet Weights, Cicero, Eureka, Garden City, Lavergne and Garden City with shoots at 2 o'clock featuring sweepstakes prior to the league event.
The Oak Park Cricket Club begins its season on May 2 with games lined up for the next two Saturdays and a first match against the Albions of Chicago on May 16. The club eyes a successful season with fixtures against Chicago clubs and Elgin, plus an all day Decoration Day match at Ridgeland. Officers include A W Giles president and J Farson vice president. Dr James H Rosa captain. B Lockyer secretary. S C Stallwood treasurer. committee members Messrs Giles, Bullock and Charlton. Ridgeland grounds have pleased members since 1890, though the club warns offenders damaging wires and sign boards will not be lenient. The grounds are private property. inquiries may be directed to secretary B Lockyer, Oak Park.
The Austin citizens group led by J E Decker advances a new gymnasium on Central avenue and Ohio street replacing the Methodist church. Architects Smith and Packard proposed plans for a 40 by 60 foot main floor with bowling alleys 11 feet wide and 82 feet long. Total cost near $30,000 including equipment. The second floor will host secret societies generating about $2,000 yearly. Foresters plan to use space. life memberships priced at $100 with lower senior and junior rates.
Austin high school girls defeated Olivet Institute by 4 to 3 in Library hall last Monday. Jessie Custer scored twice and was named mascot while Hattie Griggs and Grace Dedekind added one each as visitors rallied, then Custer sealed the win for Austin with the final goal. Captain Alice Reiterman led the Austin lineup with Flora Hayes and Ella Blackstone among others. Referee was Mr. Gilleaby.
South Chicago High School defeated Oak Park High School on their grounds last Wednesday with a strong visiting lineup described as ringers. Oak Park pitchers struck out ten, allowed six hits, while their own lineup included A Haven P Volk D M Matteson S H Ball and others as a newly certified Bona fide student team.
Cicero Cricket Club held a reorganiz ation meeting at W R McAuley real estate office Lake street with many enthusiasts present. Officers elected include Henry W Austin president and G W Baldwin captain. Austin offered a ground strip for the club, accepted. The season opens May 30 against Bankers' Cricket Club.
West Division High School beat Austin High School 15 to 13 last Saturday afternoon at the Austin base ball grounds. A fair sized crowd watched as Rogers delivered creditable box work with solid heady plays at key moments.
Frankland turned over to Cicero town treasurer forty seven thousand nine hundred seven dollars and sixty two cents in cash and tax warrants, keeping three thousand nine hundred dollars as purported salary. Attorney Trade argues up to two percent commission on collected funds and possible per diem if needed. Board attorney Pebbles contends additional pay is not mandatory and court action may be required to resolve disputes. Finance committee recommends fifteen hundred dollars as additional compensation for Frank.
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