Subscription Reminder and Local Politics in Oak Park
The Vindicator notes subscription status with paid through dates for John Y. Smith and outlines debt if overdue. It also reports on Oak Park discussions favoring keeping current governance, citing J. P. Garner’s Springfield political meeting and Alderman Frank L. Race’s Buffalo procession, highlighting Ward 35 representation in recent meetings shaping party outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Garner
Springfield
Frank L. Race
Buffalo
Party For the Future
Brighton Park Idea Replaces McKinley Park Plan
A reader advocates replacing the long delayed McKinley Park project with Brighton Park. Proposes purchasing land at a fair price to create a park between Garfield Park and the Des Plaines River. Urges practical, businesslike action to secure the tract.
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McKinley Park
Austin
Brighton Park
Garfield Park
Desplaines River
Protection urged as suspicious activity noted in Austin and Oak Park
Reports indicate a need for protective measures amid renewed vigilance. People are urged to report suspicious characters to aid law enforcement and safeguard the community.
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Austin
Oak Park
Portraits of Paris Parliament presidents found hidden
Workmen at the Palais du Luxembourg uncovered several valuable paintings concealed behind a tapestry. The quaestor of the senate had them examined and identified as portraits of the three first presidents of the old Parliament of Paris and De Thou, the noted judge. It is believed they were hidden during the Revolution to protect them and have remained there since.
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Palais du Luxembourg
Senate
Paris
de Thou
Aged Benton County Groom Weds 17-Year-Old Bride in Warrenburg
S. H. Goodwin aged 71 of Hastain marries Maude E. Mayfield aged 17 of Hic eisville in Warrenburg Mo. Probate Judge Gibson officiates with consent from bride’s father George Mayfield. They depart soon after for Hastain, fifty miles away. The groom is widowed farmer. the bride is a widow who married at 15 and is described as a large, mature-looking woman.
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S. H. Goodwin
Hastain
Benton County
Maude E. Mayfield
Hic Eisville
Gibson
Warrenburg
George Mayfield
Alderman Frank L. Race Announces Congress Run
Alderman Frank L. Race declares candidacy for the new Seventh Congressional District. He outlines a platform centered on progressive reform, fiscal responsibility, and strengthening local industries to spur job growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Race
Congress
Seventh Congressional District
New Austin Author Mrs Denniston Poised For Novel
Noted Austin writer Mrs George Denniston, born Annie Badger in Chicago, prepares a forthcoming work titled John Carruthers described as a powerful autobiography. Readers know her literary skill, signed work exists, and her next novel may explore Madame de Pompadour. Her husband and son are highlighted as part of a well regarded home life.
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George Denniston
Austin
John Carruthers
Misunderstanding of Illinois referendum law clarified
A 1901 letter from Oak Park urges newspapers to educate the public on the referendum law approved May 11 1901. It explains the need for petitions signed by 25 percent of voters or 10 percent of registered voters to submit public policy questions to electors at general or special elections and notes only up to three propositions per election with separate ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
Ill
C. D. Allen
Cicero
Mtlinois
General Assembly
Secret Meeting of Cicero Town Trustees
The Town Trustees of Cicero met with Clarence Knight of Lake Street Elevated in a secret gathering at Town Hall last Saturday night. Knight is said to have conceded nearly all demands except a stipulated fate. The issue may be taken up at the board meeting Thursday night.
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Cicero
Clarence Knight
Lake Street
Knight
Not Found Tax Refund by Watters Reveals Missing Payment
Ex-Collector W. W. Watters paid his own taxes last year, totaling $16.40, as not collected. The books bear the familiar not found mark, with no further comment from officials.
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W. W. Watters
New Grocery and Market Opens in Austin
The new grocery and market at 6604 South boulevard in Austin has opened with up-to-date appliances and a full stock. Mr Meh ring has years of Hyde Park experience and rented the storefront for five years with plans to stay in Austin.
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South Boulevard
Austin
Mehring
Hyde Park
A Methodist's Prophecy About Theodore Roosevelt
In 1893 Dr Daniel Steele, while in Chicago for Bible readings, attended lectures on The Making of the West by Theodore Roosevelt then U S civil service commissioner. Impressed by his knowledge he predicted to his wife that Roosevelt would someday be president of the United States. Zion Herald reported this prophecy.
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Daniel Steele
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
U. S. Civil Service
The
United States
Zion Herald
Souvenir Fiend at Buffalo Strips McKinley Memorial
A souvenir fiend roamed Buffalo stripping movable artifacts including the two palms that sheltered President McKinley and the chair he sat in. The items were ripped from display, revealing a frenzy to claim relics from the assassination era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
McKinley
The Health Cost of City Noise and Fireworks Observed
A Health column argues noise from urban life worsens disease, disrupts nerves, and lowers civility. It cites London measures to curb noise, urges America to rethink Fourth of July celebrations with fireworks horns and steam whistles for a healthier nation.
Liquid fuel experiments and two objections to use of oil
The National Gazette notes that liquid fuel offers storage and spray benefits and has high calorific value, with Italian tests in 1892 showing efficient oil use with minimal water vaporization. However two serious objections persist: limited fuel oil sources and likely higher cost, and that liquid fuel has not yet yielded as much power per boiler as coal.
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Italy
National Gazette
Viper Killer of Haute Loire Earns Five Cents A Head
In Haute Loire France M Courtol a official viper killer earns about five cents per viper he slays. He average five thousand snakes killed yearly and dresses in skins of the animals for work and formal attire including a Louis XV styled outfit and a cap made from the same material.
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M. Courtol
Haute, Loire
France
Louis XV
Chicago Record-Herald
Spider Resembles Moth Case in Cannes Rocks
An Entomological Society of London report notes a spider among rocks near Cannes that rests in a pose resembling a moth case. The resemblance aids camouflage alongside moths that inhabit the same rocky areas, with cases scattered about the site.
Plant for Sale in Austin Printing Co and Town Talk
Health issues force retirement and sale of the Austin Printing Co including its contracts and goodwill with the Weekly Town Talk. Lease of 222 North Park avenue included. Business boasts strong local reputation and growing customer base. editor contemplates larger output if time permitted. Call at the office for details. serious inquiries only.
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Austin Printing Co
Gale
North Park Avenue
Austin
Geo. A. Dean
Prop. Austin Pty. Co
Town Talk
Austin Station
Chicago, Il
Mrs E Mae Hall Opens New Music Studio in Austin
Mrs. E Mae Hall opens a piano and voice studio at 101 North Park avenue in Austin with daily hours 2 to 6. The well known instructor previously operated at 14 Clinton street in Muskegon, and was part of the Derthick Musical club in this city, praised for her pleasing address and sterling qualities aiding her new venture.
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E. Mae Hall
North Park Avenue
Muskegon News
E. Mae’ Hall
Clinton Street
Austin
Ill
Wanted Salesmen For Nursery Stock Milwaukee
Wanted salesmen to sell a choice line of nursery stock. Steady work and extra inducements for right persons. All stock guaranteed. Write now for terms and a good situation for fall and winter. Address The Hawks Nursery Company Milwaukee Wis. Sep M 4 86.00 to panisroan &retury 26.00 via Nickel Plate road Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays five day limit from date of sale good in coaches only. fifteen day tickets 13.00 round trip. twenty day tickets 16.00 round trip good in sleeping cars. Three through daily trains. For particulars and Pan American folder of buildings and grounds address John Y Calahan general agent 111 Adams Street Chicago. No 39 Oct It is at W S Clevelands new theater Van Buren street between Wabash and Michigan avenues where wit humor and uproarious fun abound. That this handsome playhouse has already sprung into the affections of the best people of the city who appreciate merriment for blues and other mental afflictions which human beings are subjected to and apparently heir to is evidenced by the crowded and delighted audiences at each of the fourteen performances two daily at 2:30 and 8:30 p m including Sundays.
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Hawks Nursery Company
Milwaukee
Wis
Panisroan &Retury
John Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Chicago
W. S. Cleveland
New Theater
van Buren Street
Wabash and
Michigan Avenues
Recent Legal Decisions Highlight Varied Case Outcomes
A roundup cites Harrodsburg v Renfro upholding unconstitutionality of higher fee on main street intoxicants, King v King overturning implied promise to marry, Dorsey v Kansas City P G R Co affirming employer liability for a trespasser killed while being escorted from a ride, and State v Ned noting juror intoxication can nullify a verdict despite presence. Chicago News notes the Louisiana Supreme Court ruling.
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Harrodsburg
Renfro
King Ve. King
Mable
Supreme Court of Louisiana
State
Ned
Chicago News
Classified Ads Stacked with Room and Job Listings
A dense collection of classified notices from the Vindicator papers listing WANTED janitor apprentice and labor help, FOR RENT furnished rooms, private board, and small flats in Austin and Oak Park Illinois with addresses including On tario street N 64th avenue 722 North 64th and 1115 Lake street plus Park Hotel and Midway Park references for winter housing and long leases.
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Vindicator Office
Austin
Ontario St
Oak Park
F. Blondeel
Ohio Street
Waller Ave
North Willow Avenue
R. P. Parker
Chicago Avenue
Midway Park
Vindicator and Times Office
Lake Street
Park Hotel
J. J. Myers
Mgr
Oak Park Aq
For Sale Classified Items From Austin and Nearby
A series of brief sale notices list items in Austin and surrounding areas. Items include shade trees, an Imperial Jewel heater, two flat buildings, a ten can milk route, household furniture, a second hand base burner stove, dining and bedroom suites, and a Singer sewing machine with prices and addresses in Austin, Oak Park, and Evanston.
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Catalpas
Rena
Tuthill
North Central Avenue
Superior Street
Austin
Evanston
Oak Park
M. L. Burdick
Vindicator Office
Ill
S. Pine
Vindicator & Times
Fashionable dressmak ing and services offered in Austin
Miscellaneous notices advertise Miss Bryant for dressmaking at 5501 Augusta st corner of N Pine Ave Austin. Financial help offered by F. hi. Pray at 107 North Park Ave. Piano tuning guidance via Studio of Music Cody Brock or Garner's drug store. Lost silver watch with King’s Daughters cross between Austin Ave and South Grove Ave Oak Park. Carpenter work by M. L. Burdick 108 N 62d Ave Austin. Mrs Waugh’s Agency seeks competent girls at 239 North Park Ave with wages from 1.00 to 7.00 per week. Continuous employment offers and stock terms provided.
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Miss Bryant
Augusta St
N. Pine Av
Austin
Studio of Music
Cody Brock
Garner
C. H. Fentham
Third Avenue
Mayne
King’s Daughters
Austin Avenue
South Grove Avenue
Oak Park
South Austin
Church Notice at Masonic Hall on Lake Street
First Church of Christ Scientist announces services at 10 45 a m at Masonic hall Lake street with the subject Doctrine of Atonement A Wednesday evening meeting is held at the same address for worship and discussion.
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First Church of Christ Scientist
Masonic Hall
Lake Street
Elk for Maine Woods Plan Raises Hunting Interest
Plans to stock Maine's woods with elk from Wyoming or the West spark interest among Maine guides hunters and sportsmen. No official word yet but a bill is likely to be introduced at the next legislative session.
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Maine
Wyoming
Vaccination Abolished Triggers Epidemic in Berne Canton
Swiss authorities report in Berne that compulsory vaccination was repealed seven years ago by popular vote. A serious epidemic now erupts in Niederlopp causing concern for the tourist season as the native population braces for impact and measures.
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Witserland
Berne
Witzerland
Niederlopp
Clever Little Stories Of Royal Sermons And Rain Prayer
A collection of quick anecdotes features Emperor William I sparing a sleeping sailor aboard the Hohenzollern with a witty remark, a parish priest in Ireland hearing Pat pray for rain, and Richard Dobson of Lansing recounting a bet with Gladstone over chopping a tree at Hawarden.
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William of
Germany
Hohenzollern
Chicago
Hig Flock
Pat
Richard Dobson
Lansing
Mich
Gladstone
Hawarden
Globe-Trotter
Johnny Bull
Drama Subject Francesca da Rimini by Marion Crawford
Marion Crawford based his drama on the true Francesca da Rimini story rather than legends Sarah Bernhardt will stage the play in Paris.
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Marion Crawford
Francesca da Rimini
Sarah Bernhardt
Paris
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London
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Marion Street
Nesselroth
Europe
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I. Nesselroth
N. Park Ave
Park Ave
McIntyre & Ruxton
COAL
W. Lake Street
Telephone West
Austin Yard
Kinzie Street
F. Hi
North Park Avenue, Austin
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Schmitz
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Bree
A. L. Caron
Williams Street
AK Park
Carmichael’s Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Restaurant
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