Petition for disestablishing Woek County fails
A petition bearing over 70 000 names to disestablish the towns of Woek County is dismissed as too comical to be taken seriously.
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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1896
Page
2
Town consolidation scheme urged by Chicago paper
The Vindicator argues consolidation must be city and county government, rejecting any partial or unsatisfactory merger plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Defeated Petition Sees Embryo Statesmen Failing
The petition failed because it would worsen conditions it sought to fix. Embryo statesmen Kons taat and Birkhoff learned a hard lesson not to be forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Konstaat
Birkhoff
The
Civic Federation
Real Extate Board
Mr. Ross Hall Nominated in Seventh District
Mr. Ross Hall of Oak Park has received the democratic minority nomination as representative from the seventh district. His nomination replaces Clayton El Crafts who is said to have turned down the post. The item notes the nomination equates to an election and adds a side remark about Mr. Blackstone’s perceived urge to convert others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Hall
Oak Park
Clayton el. Crafts
Hall
Reformers blamed for defeat amid pre election talk
The Chicago Record says predicting the presidential result spoils interest and criticizes Wohisaat papers for railing about corruption after their straw petition fails. Reformers are urged to show sense and prudence as they face defeat and shift blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wohisaat
Chicago Citizens Urge Structured Government Reform
The writer urges Chicago gentlemen to pursue change through proper county governance and a sound revenue system. Severe NW winds damaged sewers and contaminated the water supply, with a call to action to address municipal issues. Thanks are expressed to Cleera supporters who defeated township abolition petitions, notably Alfen Cuccing Whitehead Cliptoune Tak Cummings for their discreet and effective work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cleera
Commts
Alfen, Cuccing, Whitehead
Cliptoune Tak Cummings
Country town meeting maps course of action at Jung's hall
Representatives from twenty six country towns met at Jung's hall on Lake Street to plan action. O W Therrick of Oak Park presided and speeches were given by B A Cummings Allen and Struckman as the group pledged to defend home rule with courage and vigilance. The Chicago and Northwestern road reorganized its allied force after WoOW Newman moved to the Great Northern. Promotions follow with Hir Re McCullough named general traffic manager and Mirvin Cloaghitt to general freight agent, both steps long foreseen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jung's Hall
Lake Street
Clark
Dearborn
O. W. Therrick
Oak Park
Messrs
B. A
Cummings
Allen
Struckman
Chicago and Northwestern
Woow
Newman
Hir Re McCullough
Fredght
Mirvin Cloaghitt
Peneral Freight
Bryan strengthens New York governorship bid amid New York machine clash
The letter from Thacher repudiating the Chicago platform sparks Bryan to declare he will leave the Democratic ticket. Observers debate Hill’s grip on the New York machine and Bryan’s influence, with hints of Palmer and Buchner support and an uneasy outlook for Hal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abr. Kyvyan
Paten
Bryan
New York
Thacher
Hhi
Palmer
Buehner
Washington
Hal
Political claims stretch across uncertain polls
The piece argues both sides inflate data from various states to claim sweeping majorities while acknowledging such calculations are unreliable. It notes voters in many states remain uncommitted and that polls may mask true sentiment, reflecting a climate of doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Mechinley Mantners
Vnat
Independent voters shape recent political surprises
The text notes that independent voters who avoid party ties and refuse to reveal voting plans drive unexpected results in presidential and congressional elections over the past twelve years. They remain unlocatable to politicians in advance.
Football tragedy at Merrick Park ends in injuries
A Saturday football game between Austin and Lake View at Merrick Park left multiple players seriously injured within the first minutes. Police cleared the field as physicians attended to the wounded, prompting calls for reform to safer football rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Lake View
Merrick Park
Lfe
Manly
Country towns celebrate defeat of township dissolution petition
Citizens applaud county board's rejection of a fraudulent petition to end township organization. The piece denounces Chicago dominance, argues for rural separation, and supports forming independent city government for Cicero and allied towns. The writer condemns inflated fees by city officials and urges a county-scale regional arrangement instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Itgs Township
Chicago
Cheage
United States
New York
Boston
St. Louis
San Francisco
London
Cicero
Vindicator Editor and Oak Park Letter on Gold Standard
A letter from Oak Park state bank vice president Hansen challenges the Vindicator editor Malley on gold standard bias. The piece defends McKinley and Republican unity, citing Austin voters as evenly split on money matters and noting public meeting attendance and party alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malley
Austin
Oak Park
Halley
Wansen
Mtr Ehunsen
Oak Park State Bank
McKinley
St. Louis
Oak Park Polls Show McKinley Favor Amid Free Silver Split
Local Republicans, financiers, editors and real estate figures in Oak Park declare strength for McKinley in a three to one ratio over silver opponents. The Oak Park Republican club survey estimates 1 200 for McKinley and 400 undecided, while criticizing sensational claims from rival papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. W. J. Bennett
Henry Frink
The
Austin State Bank
Taylor A. Snow
Ixtown
James W. Wilson
Farm
Fleld and Fireside
George Plumb
Daily News Almanac
Daily News Almanac;” Mr. Biggs, the Real Estate Dealer; Mr. Vermulyea
Austin
Oak Park
Republican Club
McKinley
Chicago
Hansen
Rev Flavius J Brobst Delivers Free Silver Talk in Oak Park
Rev Flavius J Brobst of Chicago spoke at Odd Fellows hall in Oak Park on Saturday evening to a small local audience. He argued for bimetallism, attacked the St Louis convention, defended demonetization of silver as a fraud, and called John Sherman a traitor while praising Brean and the Gracchi. The Oak Park Bi metallic League announced a free debate on the money question for the following Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flavius J. Brobst
Chicago
Oale Park
Odd Fellows Hall
Oak Park
Alexander Hamilton
Bismarck
St. Louis
John Sherman
London
United States Senate
Congress
Hooner
Vermont
House
Morgan
New York
Arnold
Awiram Coombs
Ohio Statesman
Brean
Gracchi
America
Ilinois
Silver Rally at Musonte Hall Highlights Grier Talk
A Silver Rally at Musonte Hall featured Mr Grier of Philadelphia, a former U S Mint officer, delivering a lengthy paper on the current financial problem. Col Bennett of Sheridan joined with pointed questions, and Grier answered clearly as the audience applauded repeatedly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musonte Hell
Grier
Philadelphia
United States Mint
Col. Bennett
Sheridan
Palmer wing of democracy meeting on Lake Street
About twenty people gathered in a vacant store room near Park Avenue to hear J. O McCarthy and others extol the Jeffersonian Jacksonian democracy. Speakers argued they represented true democracy and denounced the opposing faction as heretics to old principles. The session lasted about two hours before adjourning near Tu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W W. Rider
Lake Street
Park Avenue
J. 0 McCarthy
Jackson
P. Tu
County Board Rejects Township Abolition Petition
Cook County Board votes nine to five against submitting the township disestablishment measure to voters. Several city and county officials defend or oppose the petition amid accusations of illegality and concerns over shifting local power to a central board.
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Kohlsaat
Darily
Cook County
Cunning
Kuntsman
Linn
Mack
Healy
Messrs
Allen
Beer
Munn
Ritter
Struckman
Unold
Burmeister
Jones
McNichols
Martin
Canning
Petroleum V. Nasby
Real Estate Board
Civic Federation
Toul
Llegal
Commissioner Jones
North
Chicago
Home Iie
Arnold
Living Flag of St Pauls G A E 1896 Poetic Tribute
A vivid account of St Pauls honoring veterans with a living flag and parading Grand Army of the Republic members. The piece describes city streets filled with banners, drums, and crowds, including children in red white and blue, and a tribute to freedom and national unity.
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Stindred
Preet
Republican Rally in Library Hall Highlights Free Trade Debate
Under McKinley post No 11s auspices Hon Charlies 8 Dineen and Hon E R Bliss spoke to a full Austin Library hall audience. Norton s Maywood Corner band led processions and banners. Dineen blamed the tariff reform of Cleveland for economic gloom, citing gold standard nations and silver demonetization as non detrimental. Bliss defended Republican positions against the popocrats as the audience applauded.
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Repubblicean
McKinley Post
Charlies
Dineen
E. R. Bliss
Library Hall
Norton
Maywood Corner
Austin
Walker
Dineen. One Can See, At A Glance, That Mr. Dineen
United States
Cleveland
Bliss
Republican Party
Oak Park Couples Tie The Knot In White And Green
Grace Ernestine Hall and Dr Clarence KE Hemingway wed at noon in the First Congregational church Oak Park with Professor Chamberlain officiating The event drew five hundred guests and a reception at the bride’s home The couple will reside at 489 North Oak Park avenue after a two weeks east trip
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Alice Batley
Charles City
Iowa
Anginette Hemingway
James A. Harvey
Cleveland K. Chase
Oberlin
Leicester C. Hall
George
Willoughby Hemingway
Messrs
Mmes
A. T. Hemingway
A. Smith
W. H. Wood
D. L. McDaniels
C. E. Roberts
P. McDonald
T. R. Hennegan
Worthington
K. Martin
S. J. Humphrey
C. P. Paine
W. Roome
M. Hall
J. Tompkins
H. Bailey
C. B
V. Dodge
M. Whittlesey
E. Doane
F. Smith
A. Clapp
J. Herrick
D. Ayres
J. W. Edmunds
W. Budlong
A. Blackstone
W. A. Roome
A. Hemingway
H. W. Stough
B. T. Hancock
F. A. Eckert
J. FF. Bailey
Hall
W. S. Norton
East
Hemingway
Oak Park Avenue
Oak Park
Republican Meeting in Austin Reflects Cross-Party Dialogue
A large audience at Library hall heard Republicans Gold Democrats and Silver Republicans exchange views on the campaign financial issue. Speaker Mr BEff Abbot chaired and C S Cutting of Austin argued against free coinage while noting world finance links and the 1873 silver question. The Austin orchestra provided high quality music and Dr Coltrin received thanks for leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Library Hall
BE Ff. Abbot
Bryan Democrats
United States
C. 8S. Cutting
Chicago
Bryan
Austin Orchestra
Coltrin
Republican Rally Under Big Tent Moves to Maywood Park
The large Republican tent seating 8,000 was moved to Maywood Park this Friday for a major rally tonight with Senator Cullom as the principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itay
Maywood
Maywood Park
Senator Cullom
Chicago and Cicero Residents Must Reregister to Vote
In Chicago, the Town of Cicero and East St. Louis a City Election Law requires mandatory biannual registration. Registrations open on October 13 and October 20. otherwise voters will be unable to cast a ballot. Outside these localities registration remains optional this year but is advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
Chicago
Danning
Allen
Canning
Healy
Kuntsman
Cicero
East St. Louis
Electric Bitters Hailed as Nerve Tonic and Blood Purifier
Purported cure for tired nerves promotes vitality by toning stomach nerves and stimulating liver and kidneys. Advertises appetite boost, digestion aid, and blood purification. Sold for 1 at Lovell's Drug Store in Oak Park and Trail's Drug Store in Austin.
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Lovell
Oak Park
Trail
Austin
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