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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1896
Page
2
The issue carries official registration announcements from the board of election commissioners and notes that all will register at designated voting places. It covers political currents including Tan ner and Lorimer campaigns, Bryan tours, and Chicago political heat. It also discusses local church news and postal service experiments amid the campaign season.
A Tuesday event honored Lincoln and Douglas for their impact on U S politics. Chauncey M. Depew Gen John M Palmer and Robert Lincoln attended alongside others in a ceremony recalling the 1858 debates and the Tribune’s facsimile edition of Oct 9. 1858. The Press and Tribune previously ran four pages of nine columns.
A Chicago Tribune style critique notes that writers magnify events, turning twenty horses into two hundred and two youths into a Bryan mob. It argues reporters’ imaginations create nonexistent torches and dramatic scenes where none exist, urging restraint and accuracy in coverage.
Chicago Day marks the twenty five year anniversary of a ruinous fire with political parades showing party strength. The Republican procession drew the longest, most picturesque line in the afternoon while the Democratic event drew large crowds and lively orators at Tattersall's in the evening.
In the Rock River conference of the MoM held at Freeport UK this week ministers were appointed for districts II Cicero and Proviso. Names include Oak Park RL TT Pooley current, Satterfield incumbent Berwyn WT, McCdennian Clydee OS, Stramadan Maywood KE, Reade Melrose Parker, G Leonard River Forest WMM Paweett.
A long editorial tirade denounces the Chronicle for fabricating a river town police hold up and other crimes. It mocks the paper’s sensational strokes, cites a cut chip from a post office panel as the only real detail, and defends officials against the forgery charge with stiff sarcasm.
Four thousand attendees at a Illinois gathering heard Introductory Speech by Mr Nichols and a lengthy address from Senator Cullom that failed to win support. Critics note stale arguments and Cries of Bryan supporters amid disorganized proceedings and an premature artillery salute interruption.
A Republican demonstration at Mita Wood last Monday evening showcased thorough planning and contingencies. Mrs Harrison P L Nichols led the event with a timed program, big village contingents, and a rocket display as speakers including Senator Cullen, Representative Ken Kins, Lorimer, Higitz, Deneen, and Roy West attended the crowded tent.
About two hundred members gathered for a Saturday dinner meeting of the Oak Park club. President C S Pellet outlined the club’s aims, Judge Wood gave a history, and former president Wim Beye recalled the club’s efforts and grounds, stressing its family focus and civic aspirations.
A prompt sale notice proclaims Electric Bitters as a remedy for malaria symptoms and general distress. The ad lists Lovell's Drug Store in Oak Park and Traill's Drug Store in Austin as outlets offering the medicine at one dollar per bottle.
Oak Park philanthropists back a secret society named the Coming Men of America or C M A begun July 18 1894. Founder W T Best markets a one dollar entry with a star badge and coded signs claiming global reach and life changing influence for youths under 21.
The Oak Park Orchestra, formed six months ago, earns high standing among Chicago area ensembles. Under director Verne Brado the 22 piece group rehearses Thursday evenings at Scoville Institute and calls for generous local support to sustain its artistic mission.
A list of 19th century works on political economy and labor, including titles by Atkinson, Bonham, Braney, Clark, Dontisthorpe, Farrer, Gilman, Gunton, Frowell, Jevons, McCulloch, Mallock, Carl, Powderly, Smith, Walker and Wells. Read as guides to wealth, production, labor, capitalism, socialism, and government roles.
The Cicero Telephone Co has remodeled three rooms over McGrogan's plumbing shop for offices and exchange. The first room will house the directory and manager, the exchange room will serve Miss Central, and a rear cable room will handle incoming wires. Contractor LM Wisk and manager W O Cling push rapid work with about thirty poles set this week and wires to be attached in the next weeks.
An 19th century advertisement touts The Best serve in the world for cuts bruises sores and rashes with a money back guarantee. It promises perfect satisfaction or a refund and lists Lovell's drug store Oak Park and Traill's Drug Store Austin as sellers.
Riverside shut out Austin 4 to 0 on October 3 with Schultz scoring the only touchdown after a turnover. Kellogg misfired on the kick. In the second half Riverside held advantage until the game ended on Austin’s 25 yard line. Rising and Richards starred for Riverside. Kellogg and Price led Austin.
Captain Dick Matteson of Oak Park high school football announces the team will withdraw from the Cook County High School Football League this week. The move follows lackluster practice and general disinterest among players after a stormy conference with the captain and manager Baldwin. The decision will disrupt league plans, require a new president, and potentially admit another school to fill the ten team quota at Friday’s meeting.
West Aurora defeated Oak Park 12 to 4 at Oak Park on a Wednesday night. Frovman scored two touchdowns and a goal for West Aurora while Sleckher and Flartzbers each added a TD. Oak Park’s Ifyman had the lone score for the visitors.
Oak Park club house opened Tuesday evening October 6 with four hundred guests witnessing a lavish scene of decor and electric lighting. President Pellet and Vice-president Karson hosted a grand reception followed by a german dance and banquet. F J Butler led the entertainment committee earning praise for a superb start to the season.
A column notes manufacturers and wheel riders, praising Winkel Jewelers bids to capitalize on the craze for pins. It cautions wheelwomen that recklessness is not courage and discretion is wise, while the league’s total membership sits at 62 2410 and is expected to hit 75 00 by year end.
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