Riverside Fire Destroys Seltgat Diguse. Town Hall Becomes Substitute
The Riverside seltgat diguse burned Thursday night leaving the town hall in use as a substitute until rebuilding. At Cicera town board’s latest meeting bids for town hall improvements were referred to committee or the whole with power to act. The report notes no entity shown for bares Qetaoure and the treasurer Geo. Swinera found no entitlements. the report was ordered returned.
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Seltgat
Riverside
Cicera
Cleero
Dimance Comanittss
Hee
Geo
Swinera
Bares Qetaoure Ehown
Hyo Diow
Silver debate and political turmoil across states
The text notes motions in a board on Mr Swinscoe’s public funds interest, a large Arkansas election swing toward popocratic sentiment, and Bryan’s widespread campaigning. It mentions Colorado silver data, Oak Park school reopens, and a Cook County Democratic primary in Chicago with White of Austin favored for Congress.
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Resis
Arkansas
Vindicator editorials defend sewer system coverage
A town paper reproaches itself for not addressing faulty work on Atchista street sewers and defends its duty to correct abuse. Despite meetings with property owners, the editor notes no one raised complaints until now and criticizes local officials for neglecting concerns.
Petition scandal erupts over signature fraud and township reform
The passage condemns a proposed reform amid allegations of forged signatures and paid campaigns by Times-Herald staff. It argues the plan aims to abolish township organizations and would burden rural and urban towns. The author credits public scrutiny and dismisses the scheme as a political trap.
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Times-Herald
Austin's First Gun Grant Republican Rally at Library Hall
A crowd of about seven hundred gathered at Library Hall Friday night to hear Mr. Jones of Kansas and Mr. Trisdel of Evanston discuss the day’s political issue. The program included a Temple quartet, a Jones speech advocating the gold standard, and Mayr Trisdel speaking on tariffs before the meeting adjourned at 10:45 under the Aus tin Republican Club banner.
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Kansas
Europe
England
United States
Temple Quartette
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Maywood Marching Club
Jones
Austin Republican Club
Local Poles Predicts Upcoming Seventh Senatorial District Nominations
The Hagle column notes R R dampolis of Austin may withdraw in favor of Clayton Crafts who is likely to be nominated for the Seventh senatorial district seat. Ross C Hall and John M Duffy are also mentioned as candidates. Clark J Tisdel of Evanston may resign to allow H L V Prauill to take his place on the ticket. In the Second district Charles M Schumacher is expected to be Teacher of the State Board of Equalization. Schumacher is respected in the Tenth ward and among real estate men.
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Austin
Clayton. Crafts
Ross C. Hall
John M. Duffy
Clayton Wi. Crafts
Tlinois
Manois
Clark J. Tisder
Evanston
Republicn County Central Committee
Ek. HL
Prauill
Tisdel
Vere
Hom Charles ML Schumacher
State Board of Equalizacion
Mav Schumacher
Ma Schumacher
Alarm system upgrade planned for town hall
Creera's Alarm System, the new fire and burglar warning setup, will be activated early next week. The main floor room at the town hall's northern corner becomes the central station with batteries and telephone lines wired to field boxes and alarm masters ready for testing by midweek.
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Te Town Hall
Vito
Uae
DANGER TO CICERO TOWNSHIP SYSTEM SPURS CRISIS
In Austin on September 7, 1896 RE Whitehead warns Cicero and Cook County residents of a proposed move to abolish township government in favor of a commissioner system. He argues the change erodes local self government, could consolidate power, and urges a vote against dismantling the township structure with details on functions and history.
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New Zingland
Cook County
Court House
Cicero
RE. J. Whitehead. Austin
Citizens of Cicero Consult On County Board Action
A Cicero consultation at Republican Headquarters Ohio Street gathered Oak Park Austin and south side representatives led by chairman Oliphant and secretary Hill. Talks centered on likely Cook County bill to abolish towns and merge into the county commissioner system, with options for city village or two boroughs. A street committee was named to press action and the group set a follow up meeting for Saturday evening.
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Republican
Ohio Street
Oak Park
Austin
South Side
O. 1D. Allen
David Oliphant
Conway
C. B. Piper
Downey
Fred Smith
Red Hill
Oliphant
Mr. Hill
Allen
Cook County
Pitts
W. A. Hutchinson
N.G. Moore
C. S. Cutting
Trail
Borwyn
C. Ed. Piper
Clyde
P. A. Downey
Hawthorne
Township organization divided Cook county debate
Letter from ER Whitehead urges voters to abolish township government in Cook County this fall. He contrasts the township system with the county commissioner plan, arguing the latter concentrates power and risks political ring control. Cicero residents have a direct stake in the issue.
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Cicero
Cook County
Ilinois
Virginia
Abolishing the Townships in Cook County
A reprint argues for abolishing city townships in Cook County while preserving rural townships. It urges separating city township abolition from outside towns and cites inflated pay and illicit costs as evidence. The piece favors home rule for townships outside the city and urges awaiting proper legislation.
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Chronicle
Cook County
Chicago
Wiyde Park
North
South
West
Chicagoa
Jefferson
Voting Confusion Spurs Discussion on November Ballots
The text outlines debate over counts and voters casting ballots in November. It mentions Commissioner Cun Atyn and a proposed measure related to the ConsTy, with references to local names and places.
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Tetou
County Board Debates Petition on Township System Abolition
At a recent meeting the board carried a motion with a president’s casting vote. Commissioner Ritter moved to reconsider, citing fraud concerns, while Commissioner Allen questioned petition signatures. The measure was referred to committees as Abolition talk ends with an estimated Cook county township cost above $500,000 annually.
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Canning
Jones
Kuntsman
Martin
Munn
Ritter
Struckman
Unold
Nays
Qinn
Mack Healy
Burmeister
MacNichols
Healy
Allen
Messrs. Kunstman
Cunning
Les
Cicero
Yees
Supreme Court
Cook County
River Forest Village Board Meeting Sees Routine Business
The River Forest village board held its regular monthly meeting on September 7 1896 with six members present due to the holiday. Treasurer reports show general fund 2791.74 special fund 2715.10 total 5506.84 and a balance on hand August 1 1896 of 2881.42 general fund and 2627.43 special fund. The chair elected was Scharenberg and various bills and contracts were approved before adjourning to September 21.
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River Forest Village Board
Jackson
Geo. Sherburne
Scharenberg
Cicera
Wwieetre Railroad Company
Lake
Aikin
Chicago Avenue
Gale Avenue
Barr & Collins
Coal
Tabor
Landwig
Ludwig Pullman
D. Purnell
PBR
Electric Light & Power Co
Fer
PeliEsn
Aatcashobay
Marnest Mircklish
Sek Gae
Wilmeroth
Pierce Tests Town Air Compressor By Rental
President Pierce opts to rent an air compressor for the town to trial rather than purchase. A unit was secured and placed in position for use on Tuesday but reports indicate ongoing issues with water flow and station status as residents await telecommunication updates.
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Aveai
Pierce
Berswiya
Mirde
Thawthorne
Oak Park Victorious Over North Ends in Rainy Meet
Oak Park defeats North Ends Evanston 18 to 2 at Oak Park grounds after moving bases due to rain. Lamont pitched for Oak Park as their offense exploded in last three innings with seventeen runs, eight earned, following a sluggish start.
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North Biuts
North Fonds of
Evanston
Oak Park
Oak Parkers
Lamont
Oak Parks
Oak Park Triumphs Over Cycling Cinah 15 to 5
Oak Park defeated Cycling Cinah 15 to 5. O Neill drew two fouls on Johnson but the incident had little impact on the game.
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Oak Park
Cinah
O'Neil
Johnson
Austin junior tennis finals announced with prizes
In the Austin event, W Biggs beat R Cutting 10 8 6 4 1 6 0 6 in a long final. First prize was a pair of tennis shoes, second prize a pocket knife from Reynolds. P Finnegan won third prize, and Warder beat G Price in singles consolation.
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Austin
W. Biggs
R. Cutting
Reynolds
P. Finnegan
Warder
G. Price
Oak Park Defeats Douglas Park In One Sided Cricket Match
Oak Park defeated Douglas Park by 39 runs at Ridgeland yesterday afternoon. Oak Park scored 79 while Douglas Park made 40. Only Baldwin 12 and Pearn 10 reached double figures. Heath top scored for the visitors. Latham bowled six Oak Park wickets in a wet tricky wicket.
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Douglas Park
Ridgeland
Oak Parks
Douglas Parks
Baldwin
Pearn
Heath
Latham
Wray's Death Ruled Accident In Austin Home
J C Wray 33 was found dead at his Austin residence from probable gas exposure. A loose gas shutoff thumb piece and open windows on a cool night led to fatal fumes. coroner's jury ruled the death accidental. He leaves a widow and three children. He had worked for Lamson Bros. & Co. on the board of trade for 3 years and 15 years with other firms. Funeral held at his home with interment at Forest Home cemetery.
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J. C. Wray
Mr. Wray
Sandman
Lamson Bros. & Co
Board of Trade
Sept
Anabis
Porest Tlome
Bucklens Arnica Salve Ad Claims Worldwide Use
An old advertisement promotes Bucklens Arnica Salve as a versatile cure for cuts bruises and sores. The text mentions world wide appeal and various minor ailments though the legibility is poor.
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