The Vindicator’s Mixed Editorial Notes and Local Reads
The piece compiles editorials and snappish quips from editor William Bralley, mocking topics from bar admission on Sunday to horse meat, sparrow decline, smokeless powder at West Point, and regional politics. It notes local franchise news for Suburban Electric Street Railway through La Grange Cicero and mentions Lake View Hyde Park and South Side booster aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburban Electric Street Railroad Company
Farias
la Grange
Cicero
Schneider
The
National Bank of
Tur
Lake View
Hyde Park
Lake
Jefferson
Chicago
South Side
Mari Kari
Toronto assesses value declines in annual return figures
Commissioner Maughan reports city property value shrinking by 5,590,311 with 338,780 reduction on exempted property. Toronto population reaches 176,808, up 2,540 from last year, while total assessment stands at 142,464,10. Estimates had hovered near 190,000.
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Maughan
Toronto
Unis
September Cook County grand jury far exceeds prior workload
The September Cook County grand jury, per Judge Payne, concluded a record session. In 22 working days it disposed of 720 docket cases 56 complaints and one general investigation the Stock Yards water cases. It returned 468 true bills and 284 no bills leaving 29 cases for October.
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Cook County
Payne
Treasury figures spark fiscal debate and naval contracts
The administration side touts a September surplus of about 2 million while opponents cite June’s 4 million excess and argue the month’s balance stems from smaller expenditures earlier in the quarter and higher revenues. Verreshoffs win navy contracts for two torpedo boats with a Pacific bid pending for the third, no Mississippi bid received.
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Tne
Treasury
Verreshoffs
Defender
Congress
Cmy
Atlantic
Pacific
Mississippi River
Pacific Coast
Navy
China a Vast Continent with Diverse Climates and Rich Plains
The Caicaco Daily News describes China as a compact landmass like the United States, spanning over a third of Asia from the Pacific to the Roof of the World. It notes varied climates and soils, vast arid deserts, and a Pacific coast belt of plains formed by dust and silt. The plains are touted as highly productive, renewable without fertilizers, and long producing crops without rotation or artificial enrichment.
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Caicaco “Daily News
China
United States
Russia
Asia
Pacific Ocean
Pacific
Government Revenue Debates Highlight Tariff and Bond Issues
The coming Congress faces decisions on raising revenue with tariff changes and the role of bond issue proceeds. Republicans favor tariffs but specifics are unclear, while critics note bond funds were used for current expenses after gold reserves. silver advocates pressed this issue in prior sessions.
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Congress
Justice Brewer Calls Courts Slow in Detroit Speech
In Detroit, Justice Brewer told the bar association courts are too slow and urged reform. He notes the new woman will likely shorten the courting period from three years to three weeks.
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Justice Brewer
Bar Association
Detroit
Shoestrings Sparked Petition in England in 1797
A historical note recalls that shoestrings began in England in 1797 and English buckle makers petitioned the throne to ban the innovation by law. A century later untied shoestrings remain common, showing the idea failed to take hold.
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England
New Daughter-in-law Entertains Aristocratic Ties
The Marquis of Queensberry declares his new daughter-in-law Lady Sholte Douglas fit for English aristocracy. She follows in the footsteps of Belle Bilion Connie Gil christ May Yohe and Bessie Bellwood as a leading figure among Britain’s grand dames.
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Marquis of Queensberry
Sholte Douglas
California
Belle Bilion
Connie Gilchrist
May Yohe
Bessie Bellwood
Vindicator to Transform into Literary Family Journal
The Vindicator announces a temporary shift to a literary family journal for several weeks. Only general town and village board matters will be published while the editor’s health and the paper’s finances are reorganized.
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William Phanley
Kentucky Responds to Cold Water On Animals Says Quote
The American Looking Glass company made an assignment last week. The failure was no reflection on the concern. The Kentucky gentleman is not used to it, sah. The general consensus of opinion seems to be that Cuba will get there. She will never again be a profitable subject of Spain.
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American Looking Glass Company
Kentucky
Cuba
Spain
Spain’s Cuba Grip Costs Record High This Season
It has cost Spain 20 million dollars to keep Cuba this season, a grip described as the worst on record. The piece notes a police ruling allowing women to ride astride horses in New York, raising the question of whether they will. A Pennsylvania man frightened his wife into speaking after seven years, with no cause given for the act.
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Spain
Cuba
New York
Pennsylvania
Miss Julia Mack Demands 150 000 Over Broken Affection
Miss Julia Mack files a suit asking for 150000 claiming damages from alleged heartbreak. The complaint argues substantial emotional and financial harm from a betrayed relationship and seeks compensation.
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Julia Mack
Literary Clubs Flourish in Georgia Towns
A playful note on Georgia towns where a literary club thrives in every community. Editors guard the group, described as sturdy and practical objects, guiding curious minds through local discourse and inquiry.
Irish recruitment comment on British leadership fairness
The remark asserts English undervalue Irish capacity to legislate for themselves while treating Irish individuals as suitable only for senior military roles. The speaker contrasts perceived political incompetence with token acceptance in high military positions.
Boston Globe notes Grant monument builds in America
European tourists complain there are no old buildings in the United States yet overlook the ongoing Grant monument project. The Globe highlights the new national tribute and its place in American architectural history.
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Boston Globe
America
Grant Monument
Editors Advise Women on Wear and Ride Ways
Commentary notes editors plotting outfits and riding styles for women, teasing guidelines that amuse editors but cause no disturbance to the women.
New York Fines Saloons For Milk and Housing Crises
New York faces a housing squeeze as fines of 25 000 dollars from saloons could fund spaces for 60 600 children unable to find rooms in city school houses. Authorities also imprison watered milk dealers, blamed on a small fish as the tipping point.
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New York
European ruler’s lineage and a Kansas suit for damages
A Kansas man sues his ex fiancee for 5 000 damages alleging she insulted him by implying another man supplanted him. The piece notes curious tales of lineage and costly marriages across nations, including a millionaire’s stepdaughter paying for a costly foreign husband and a foreign nobility buying and selling dollars.
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Kansas
Mackay
Dolar
St. Louis Broker Arrested for Poisoning Nancy Leathe
Thomas R. Howard of St. Louis, longtime broker and descendant of the Howards, is under arrest on charges of poisoning Nancy Leathe. He was also said to target Priscilla Henry to seize an estate valued at $100,000, tarnishing a once-distinguished name.
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Thomas R. Howard
St. Louis
Nancy Leathe
Howard
Priscilla Henry
Mr. Howard
Peru, Puebla Seismic Upturn Sparks Tehuacan Rumors
Sharp earth movement noted at Tehuacan Puebla with rumors a volcano forming in nearby mountains. Seismic activity heard by locals causes panic amid speculation that a Chicago real estate man is promoting a subdivision.
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Tehuacan
Puebla
Mexico
Chicago
Oklahoma desperado crop yields mixed revenge tale
The piece notes Zip Wyatt is down after a prior shootout with Winchesters. It lists Bill Cook Jim French Skeeter Cherokee Verdigis Kid and Wyatt as seeds from the Daltons. Cherokee Bill remains at large awaiting the noose as the penitentiary and repeating rifle curtail the band. The outlook predicts a weak new group of robbers cutthroats and murderers.
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Oklahoma
Zip Wyatt
Bill Cook
Jim French
Skeeter
Wyatt
Daltons
Penitentiary
Repeating Rifle
Bill
Scoville Institute Notes on Busy Season 1895
The report covers 243 meetings in 1895 across the ladies parlor auditorium and committee room plus 22,068 visits to rooms. 730 new volumes were added bringing library total to 8,503 with 2,214 volumes issued for building use and 59,142 total year’s volumes. The Agnussio Chapter of Oak Park displayed a new cabinet and meetings occur every Saturday under Mr. C. E. Hammingway. A list of travel and description books for youth will be published next week.
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Agnussio Chapter
Oak Park
C. E. Hammingway
Shaler
Village Board Fires River Forest Engineer In 1895
At River Forest on a Monday meeting the village board discharged engineer Iken after an executive committee found neglect and gross carelessness on Lake Street sewer stubs. Robt. Lackey of Oak Park was appointed in his stead as the new village engineer amid votes and heated debate.
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River Forest
Jackson
Lake Street
Frack D. Thompson
Juergens
Iim
Iken
Prynck D. Thompson
Chas
W.djuergens
Jok Js
WH. Schanenberg
Jos, Binks
Shearburn
Schurenburg
Lailure
Scherenberg
Sharenburg
Scharanberg
Darrett
Berteember
Thos. M. Jackson
Prest
Frank D. Thompson
Ole Anderson
Ole Olson
Rascal
Ole Oleson
Aod
Anderson
Joseph Maher
Barrett
Kelly & Dillon
Wark Avenue
Geo. T. Thatcher
Thatcher
Waller
D.C. Thatcher
Honda
Lathrop Avenue
Jackson Street
Geo. B. Kelley
Ill
Gro. Shlarburn
Walbank
Geo. A. Thatcher
D. A. Thatcher
Lake Stresat
A. Laurson
Wm. Ikens
Tkons
George Thatcher
Andrew Larson
Maywood
Gero
B. Kenury
Wm. Ikon
Lackey
Oak Park News Highlights From Cicero Precincts
Community notes from Oak Park include business updates for Mrs Zimmerman's Harlem miscellany goods store, the Oak Park Laundry Co. run by W J Chambers, and the Jersey Dairy of C T Norman. Local church events, school enrollment figures, marriages, club meetings, and property listings fill the column alongside unclaimed letters and advertisements.
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Germany
Scoville Institute Notes
Best OF the River Forest Village Board
Realgn
Robert T. Lachey
Oak Park, Wis
Robi. T. Lackey
W. J. Chambers
Nol City
Chambers
Oak Park Jaundry Co
North Boulevard
C. T. Norman
Wisconsin Avenue
Oak Park Club
H. BH. House
St. Croix Falls
Wisconsin
Myrtle Raggles
Laldwin
South Grove Avenue
Hoyt
Presbyterian Church
Tristees
Mesera Orr
Caldwell
Norton and Brown
C.S. Hoyt
Agenes
St. John's
Augusta and
Belleforte Avenue
Plana
N. G. Fiddelke
Charles Lussow
Alisa Addie E. Robbine
Presbyterian Hospital
E. W. Coburn
Waterloo
Iowa
W. B. Hull
Chas. Schroeder
German Evangelical Association
Elgin
Prairie Club
Tagran
Institute
University Society
Young Men's Republican Club of
J. L. Pearson
First Presbyterian Church
Board of Trustees
Nathan G. Moore
Horatio N. Norton
Lewia D. Brown
Geo. H. Orr
Frank C. Caldwell
Long Grove
Maggie Broderick
M.C. Butz
Bris
Chesterford Park
Kenneth
H. Zilly
Adams
N. H
Apleen
Beck
Paul
Campbell
H. W
Drenzler
John
Fleminog
Goodyear
Mra
R. K
Harrison
Hine
Harvey
Hanson
Hale
Douglas B
Hardy
James H
Johnson
Josie
Jenschke
Anna
Keefer
Mies
Lowman
O. C
Laird
Alien
Lentes
Lawrence
McCalla
Moore
E. E
McCain
F. J
Ostrander
C. E
Preston
Richardson
J. F
Stoor
Seaman
Simpson
Streata
L. W
Thayer
Winster
Watson
J. A
Warren
Ward
Charles
Wilson
J. B
Wallace
D. C
Chas. F. Drechaler
Hhia
Frank H. June
Lake St
Ridgeland
Thos. H.gale
LaSalle Street
Albert Burgess
Gee. Nordenholt
G. R. Weed
Marion Street
G. R.weed
G. BR. Weed
Enterprise
Loomis & Noex’s
Oak Park Avenue
W. D. Denne
Plaza Hotel
Benedict
W. S. Webster
Paul Blatchford
Atlanta
H. A. Caldwell
South Bend
Indiana
Clear Havana
Loomia & Noel
Priestlip
Firefield
Vallens
Gates
Loomis & Noel
Enterprise Department
Vourit
Branstrom
Oak Park Pharmacy
Renfield
Plaza
Champaign
Svenski Apothek
Chicago Avenue
Enterprise Department Store
Deutsche Apotheke
Crofts & Reed
Dreasmaker
Olsen
West Fifty-first Street
Washington Boulevard
Austin
Sarah Preston
Woodard
Home Avenue
Sharon
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