Local politics and education news from Cicero and Aurora
John J. McKenna heads Republican bid for State Board of Education in the Second District. Cicero school leaders join teachers at Aurora meetings. Oak Park and Austin figures cited as contributors. Jessie Follyday praised for performance. Toronto Telegram’s John Ross Robertson named to Dominion Parliament. gives 2,000 toward sick children's hospital and now 50,000 in total contributions.
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John J. McKenna
Twenty-eighth Ward
Cicero
State Board of Education
Aurora
W.hh
Hateh
PD. O. Barto
Oak Park
Guibert and
Buck
Austin
John Ross Robertson
Toronto Telegram
Dominion
East Toronto
Sick Children’s Hospital
Solomon Endorsed for State Senator by West Side Group
The West Side Business Men's Protective Association endorses Moses Solomon for State Senate in the Second District covering the Tenth and Twelfth wards. The group cites his strong legislative actions against department stores during the last session.
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West Side Business Men's Protective Association
Moses Solomon
Solomon
Second Congressional district ward map and candidates
The district includes wards and towns such as Civero Proviso Elk Grove Shiwmbure Lemont Lyons Palos Leyden Norwood Park and Mains. Republican William Lorimer and Democrat John White vie for the seat as party unity shifts amid gerrymandering allegations and past election swings. Lorimer resides in the district and is the incumbent.
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Albu
Civero
Proviso
Elk Grove
Shiwmbure
Thinover
Lemont
Lyons
Palos, Leyden
Norwood Park
Mains
William Lorimer
Johnn White
Clayton
Crafts
Lorimer
Jian 4
Wintte
Austin
Cicero street improvements approved after trial
Judge Carter presided as Judge Jonpson assisted in calendar review. The Cicero avenue Clyde Ogden Prairie sewer projects faced objections but were defeated. Harrison street and Mandell laterals were confirmed to proceed. Several street and sewer schemes in Cicero area were affirmed though 53d street Linden Park was withdrawn due to clerical error. calendar resumes November 10.
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Cicero
Jaudge Jonpson
Ottawa
Carter
Caendar
Clyde Avenue
Ogden Avenue
Prairie Avenue
Harrison Street
Cicera Avenue
Storrs’ Place
Linden Park
Mkinley Triumph Promised Next Tuesday
McKinley’s triumph will be witnessed next Tuesday as this gentleman is expected to secure the event with public interest high and supporters gathering for the occasion.
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McKkinley
McKinley Victory Urged by Our Endorsement
The piece extols McKinley and Ho bert as the best choices for the presidency. It urges voters to elect them on Tuesday, asserting old-time prosperity and remarkable activity will follow the victory and electoral votes will favor their standard. Hurrah for McKinley and Ho bert.
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Horne
Neople
McKinley
Hobert
Bryan’s Endurance Stuns Chicago Audience Depth
William J. Bryan, Democratic nominee, delivers rapid speeches across Chicago from Tuesday to Thursday. He reportedly spoke at numerous halls, drawing crowds so large that admission required hours in advance. The city buzzes as the touring contender continues his relentless campaign across venues.
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Bryan
William J. Bryan
Chicago
America
Cicero Debates Municipal Light Plant Lease
The Cicero town board weighs municipal ownership of a light plant. The Cicero Light Heat and Power Co led by George M. Davis proposes a seven year lease with purchase option at 6000 dollars annually on a 40000 dollar revaluation. Board action is pending with no implied split.
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Cicero
Oak Park Company
Cicero Light, Heat and Power Company
George M. Davis
Austin
The Great Struggle in the Presidential Battle
The article portrays the 1896 campaign as a final clash among Democrats Republicans and third-party forces. It highlights fusion with populist and pro silver aims, Bryan’s nomination against McKinley, and heavy Republican funding and media support contrasted with a resilient Democratic hope despite waning leadership. The piece frames Bryan as a small but determined figure facing a powerful national machine.
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St Louis
Democratic Convention da Chigagy
God
William J. Bryan
Chaieg
William Mekhinloy
South
Far West
Middle West
Mark Hanna
Alba
Beck
Agaimer
Jericho
David
Bryan
McKinley Said To Win In State’s Electoral Vote
The piece asserts Bryan’s forceful campaign for free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 has drawn vast crowds in Chicago and across the state. It predicts McKinley will win next Tuesday, delivering decisive electoral votes from New York and securing Republican triumph nationwide.
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Chicago
Bryan
McKinley
West
Teachers Association Meeting in Freeport Discusses Expression in Education
A Freeport teachers association gathering runs Oct 30 to Oct 31 with Newell D. Gilbert of Austin schools as president. W H Hatch from Oak Park, L A Hatch, D O Barto, and Miss Nonie J Stephenson participate in discussions on public opinion, geography teaching, correlation, and what teachers should know beyond textbooks. The program aims to benefit youth development through educator discussions.
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Freeport
Newell D. Gilbert
Austin
W. H. Hatch
Public Schools of
Oak Park
Board of Education
L.A. Hatch
D. O. Barto
Nonie J. Stephenson
B. I. Buck
Oak Park Republican Club Holds Debates on Nominees
A well attended Oak Park Republican club meeting chaired by J. D. Everett discussed endorsing John H. Essen of the gold democracy while opposing changes to slate Mesuyi Tisdale and Thiele. Members planned precinct committee appointments for a Tuesday vote and McKinley Hobart ticket support. The club's annual meeting and new officers were slated for the following Monday week.
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Oak Park
Republican Club
J. D. Everett
E. EK. Pierce
H. J. Draper
John H. Essen
Gold Democracy
Messrs
Conway
Herrick
Allen
Rye
Mesuyi
Tisdale
Thiele
McKinley
Hobart
Dramatic Recital by Miss Patten and Miss Finch in Maywood
A Maywood Opera Hall program features Miss Cora Mel Patten and Miss Nellie J Finch of the Super School of Oratory with musical talent. Press notices praise Patten for a finished dramatic production and emotional range, with Steinway Hall audience acclaim and Omaha Bee calling the program excellent.
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Maywood Opera Hall
Cora Mel Patten
Nellie J. Finch
Super School of Oratory
Patten
Miss Patten
Steinway Hall
Chicago Times-Herald
Omaha
Neb
Daily Bee
Des Moines Daily Register
Austin Woman's Club Meeting Highlights Program
At a department meeting Dr. Kearsley read a paper on Judicial Powers, praised for its thorough preparation. A discussion followed as the club planned an upcoming session on the Dependent Children of the State by Miss Lathrop, with music and refreshments noted.
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Kearsley
Department of “Home and Education
Gold combs and hairpins demand rises for evening wear
Fashion notes highlight lasting demand for small gold combs set with diamonds and gems for formal wear while stylish individuals favor tortoise shell accessories such as combs and hairpins.
Valuable Prescrip tion Promotes Health Remedy
Morrison of Worthington Indiana recommends a listed bitters for constipation headache and general system cleansing. Annie Steine reports stomach and digestion relief after using Electric Bitters improving strength. Available at Lovell's Diet Store Oak Park and Widd's Drug Store Actin.
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Viitor Morrison
Worthington
Ind
Annie Steine
Cottire Grove
Ave
Chievo
Lovell
Oak Perk
Widd
Actin
Boulevard System of Chicago Opens New Park Boulevards
President Harvey T. Weeks leads West Side Park commission guests on a four hour tour of Chicago boulevards linking park systems from Diversey Avenue bridge to Lincoln Park. Highlights include new western lamps, Garfield park bicycle track, a marble band stand, a free natatorium, and a notable Humboldt park stable building.
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Harvey T. Weeks
West Side Park Commission
West Side
Diversey Avenue
Lincoln Park
Paris
Finois Club
Weeks
Ashland Avenue
Municipal
Garfield Boulevard
Douglas Park
Oliver
Drainage Board
Garfield Park
Athens
Humboldt Park
Park
North Park Board
Prominent Citizen Abiel Akin Dies After Illness
The village mourns the death of Abiel Akin born April 9 1829 in South Yarmouth Massachusetts. Akin a Quaker by origin lived in New York Chicago and Maywood where he was a respected resident for nineteen years. He married Sylvia Wing in 1851 and is survived by his widow three children and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held at his home with a private interment following.
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Abiel Akin
South Yarmouth
Maass
New York
Chicago
West
Maywood
Sylvia G. Wing
Lacey E. Norton
Henry , Akin
Carrie A. Gifford
Messrs
G. H. Donaldson
O. H. Benson
J. M. Stimpson
H. P. Nichols
Clend
Salvation Army appoints new officers in Northwestern division
The Salvation Army announces a semi annual officer change in the Northwestern division with permanent assignments in Austin. Captain Benjamin McDowell from Boston and Lieut. Fred Bennett arrive to lead. Meetings are scheduled nightly except Mondays with Sunday services at 2 30 and 5 p.m.
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Salvation Army
Austin
Benjamin McDowell
Boston
Army Corps
New York
Fred Bennett
McDowell
Cantain
Ita
Professor Chamberlain Hosts Seminary Seniors Friday
Professor Chamberlain of the Chicago Theological Seminary will entertain the seniors of that college Friday night at his home on N Kenilworth Avenue.
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Chamberlain
Chicago Theological Seminary
N. Kenilworth Avenue
Burglary at 617 Robinson Avenue Endangers Creighton Family
A bold early morning break in at 617 Robinson Avenue targeted the Creighton residence. A negro burglar entered through a rear kitchen window, stole two gold watches and jewelry from the creightons' rooms, alarmed Mrs Creighton, then fled as the milk boy Johnson provided a description for police. The upper story is vacant and two nephews and their sister were visiting.
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Creighton
Robinson Avenue
A. C. Creighton
Frank
Arthur Creighton
Mabel
Johnson
Wes
Henry
Jennie
Civil Service Examination Ordered for Clerk and Carrier Posts
The United States Civil Service Commission orders an exam in this city on Saturday December 5 1896 at 9 a m for clerk and carrier posts in the post office service. Open to all U S citizens aged 18 for clerks and 21 to 40 for carriers. Deadline to apply is 6 p m November 21 1896 with blanks through Iva M Borwell Oak Park HH S C Higginson Austin TIT.
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United States Civil Service
United States Civil Service Commission
Post Office Service
United States
Iva M. Borwell
Board of Examiners, Postal Service
Oak Park
S. C. Higginson
Board of Examiners Postal Service
Austin
TIT
Essom Nominated by Gold Democracy for Sixth Senatorial District
Recommendation from a committee in Chicago dated Oct 24 1896 urges Republican voters in the Seventh Senatorial district to back John H Esson the Gold Democracy nominee as a minority member for the General Assembly. The report notes the late opportunity to nominate a third candidate and suggests cross party support.
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Chicago
W. A. Moore
Morton Park
Cicero
General Assembly
John H. Esson
Gold Democracy
Gems and Bric a Brac Sparkle in Bohemian Glass
Describes a jewelry and decorative items trend with opalescent onyx pieces, Venetian and Bohemian glass punch cups, gold safety pins in luxurious mini series, lace over glass finger bowls, gold button hooks and shoe horns, pierced silver sword paper cutters, ruby glass vases and fern dishes, and tortoise shell backed brushes and mirrors with gold floral accents.
Arnica Salve Adverts Claims Guaranteed Satisfaction
Vintage ad copy touts BDicklens Arnica Salve as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers rheum fever sores chapped hands corns and more. It promises money refund if not satisfied and prices at 25 cents per box from Lovel's drug store Oak Park and Trails Drug Store Austin.
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Lovel
Oak Park
Trail
Auctin
Bryan at Maywood Speech Draws Support and Opposition
William J. Bryan visited Maywood on his return trip from the country and spoke on bimetallism to a crowded, orderly gathering. A Northwestern train brought him to Maywood where a reception and bouquet for Mrs. Bryan followed, while local Republicans displayed McKinley imagery nearby.
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William J. Bryan
Maywood
Wheaton
McKinley
Bryan
John Soffel
Helen Parry
Nettie Green
Melrose
Esther Soffel
Grossdale
Gaden
Harlem
Cummings
River Forest
Miss Parry
Oak Park
Messrs
Burdette and
Silas
Melrose Park
Oliver and Futchell
Bechstein
Lehman
Butler
Mueller
Williams and Ripley
Clendenin
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Cummings
Chicago
Toneuester
E. A. Cummings
Cicero
Judge Dunne
Bimetallic League
Bohlander
St Charles Defeats Austin Eleven 14 to 0 on Home Field
In a warm contest at St Charles Saturday the home eleven shut out Austin 14 to 0. St Charles scored three touchdowns in the second half after a scoreless first, with one extra point kick not attempted. Key plays featured End runs by Long Dykeman Knight and Whitehead and solid tackling by Bucks McClannegan and Hecox.
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St. Charles
Austin
Powers
Smith
Matteson
Long
Dykeman
Knight
Whitehead
Bucks
McClannegan
Hecox
Austins
Price-Hecox
Modine
R. G. Ovatts
G. VcClannegan
McParland Con. T. Bucks
R. &. Southerp
L. BE. Knigh
Q. B. Kellogg
Q. B. G. Smith
L. H. B. Whitehead
R. H. B. Gilbert
H. B. Powers
I. B. Kellogg
F. B
Protests Hover Over To Morrow High School Football Championship
High school football league games were unsettled by protests with North Division facing a rescheduled match. Oak Park High, barely admitted to the Cook County league, faces parent opposition over injuries and ongoing trouble threatening its league status and president Ernest Tomlinson.
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English High
Chicago Manual
Washington Park
Hyde Park
Englewood
Evanston
Oak Park
Lake View
Lincoln Park
Cook County
Austin
la Grange
Oak Parks
Ernest Tomlinson
Irom
League
Tomlinson
Oak Park Juniors Fall to Austin in 4 0 Defeat
Oak Park Juniors were defeated by the Austin Juniors 4 to 0 on Saturday morning at Oak Park. The Oak Park lineup faced heavier opponents by an average of about 10 pounds and managed only a fumbled touchdown. George Williams and Ray Govett stood out in a plucky loss.
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Oak Park
Austin
Oak Parks
George Williams
Ray Govett
Hammond
L. E
L. Smith
Triscraft
L.T
Pebbles Edmunds
Austin Juniors blank Tigers junior eleven 24 to 0
The Austin Juniors defeated the Tigers junior eleven at Austin Saturday by a score of 24 to 0.
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Austin
The
Tigers
Junior Tigers
Chicago
Austin Jenior
Clyde Defeats St Charles 26 to 0 on Clyde Grounds
In a Saturday clash at Clyde grounds Clyde varsity beat St Charles 26 to 0. Oak Park High School second team defeated Riverside 30 to 0 at Oak Park grounds with seven Oak Park touchdowns. Barnett of River Forest suffered a broken collarbone in the match.
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Clyde
St. Charles
Clydes
Oak Park High School
Riverside
Oak Parks
Barnett
River Forest
Ork Parks
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