Vindicator exposes mayoral feud and lodge reform
The Vindicator reports editorials criticizing Chicago papers for attacking Mayor John P. Hopkins amid petitions for city government in Cresco and notes Hopkins and Dobbs did not order the Pullman strike, which the Railroad Men's Union Executive Committee ordered. It also covers the Odd Fellows Sovereign Grand Lodge meeting in Atlantic City adopting a constitutional amendment barring saloonkeepers bartenders and gamblers from membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pxons
John P. Hopkins
Pullman
Hopkins
Dobbs
Railroad Men's Union
The
Odd Fellows’ Sovereign Grand Lodge
Atlantic City
N. J
Conference to unite three bimetallic groups in Chicago
After a full day and evening session in Chicago, leaders practically agreed to merge the three national bimetallic organizations into a single body. A central executive committee would govern, with headquarters established in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Senator Jones Visits Austin and Sees Eye Trouble
United States Senator Jones of Iowa toured Austin to visit relatives while his eyesight deteriorates. He has lost sight in the right eye and may lose the left if a film forms. In local news, the Central Avenue sewer roll was confirmed after days in County Court, a project serving the north end, contested by large property owners, five and a half miles long at a cost of $200,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jones
Iowa
Austin
Central Avenue
American Wheelman's Protective Association
Wright Elsom Jr
Oak Park
Walter Moyne
Forest Avenue
Long Gove Creamery
Lake Bt
Long Grove
Lake Street
Mexican President Diaz Message Examines Country’s Health
The president Diaz state paper is praised as enlightened, able, and conservative. It is viewed as a strong, promising review of Mexico’s condition, highlighting favorable current affairs and bright prospects for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diaz
Mexico
Wabash avenue extension to open Sunday with new interlocks
D HW Louprersaen of Lake Street Road announces the Wabash avenue extension will open for traffic Sunday September 22. By that date the Fifth avenue temporary station will be completed and the Canal street interlocking switch system will be ready for operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. HW. Louprersaen
Lake Street
Wabash Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Canal Street
Quinan Couple Sues Police Chiefs for Damages
Patrick R B Quinlan and Ella C Quinlan sue Chief John J Badenoch and Inspector John E Fitzpatrick in Superior Court seeking 20000 damages each over their role in the Holmes case. The Oak Park Reporter article is cited but editorial position is denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Superior Court
John J. Badenoch
John E. Fitzpatrick
Patrick RB. Quinlan
Ella C. Quinlan
Dispute Over County Central Committee Reorganization Ends
Disgraceful scenes marked the Republican County Central Committee meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday as rival County and City factions clashed over control. An agreement was reached Wednesday evening favoring the County faction, ending the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Central Committee
Canadian engineer to study canal’s impact on lake ports
P. J. D. O’Hanley of Ottawa is appointed to examine how the Chicago drainage canal would affect Canadian lake ports by lowering water levels. He will visit Canadian ports, inspect likely joining ports, and report to Canadian authorities from a national protest perspective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J.D. O'Hanley
Ottawa
Canada
Chicago Drainage Canal
Chicago
West Chicago Street Railroad plans $1 million bond issue
Directors authorize a $1,000,000 debenture bond issue bearing 6 percent interest, dated Sept 1 and maturing in twenty years with call after five years. Proceeds to fund electrical construction for West Side streetcar lines, aiming to complete equipment with electricity and avoid further funding. The editor notes Cicero City matters and updates Oak Park and Austin petition activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chicago Street Railroad Company
Cart Pushes Cuba Recognition Amid US Spain Debate
Florida Senator Cart advocates US recognition of the Cuban insurgents as belligerents while calling present policy allied with Spain. Mr Call opposes Cuba annexation but backs full independence from Spanish rule. Spanish Minister says insurgents lack strength for recognition and Spain plans to crush the revolt, with Mora claim payment draft in hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cart
Florida
Washington
Spain
Call
Cuba
State Department
United States
Ogden Street Railway plans right of way on west side streets
Officials of the Ogden Street Railway Company say they secured the right of way on all west side streets for proposed lines. Part of the road should be completed in two months with the remainder by next May. Passengers will ride over both lines for one fare. Routes include Forty-Eighth street Madison to Twenty-Fifth, Twenty-Fifth from Forty-Eighth to Central, Central avenues Twenty-Fifth to Twenty-Sixth, Twenty-Sixth from Central to Robinson, Robinson from Twenty-Sixth to Thirty-First, Thirty-First from Ridgeland to Harlem, Fortieth from Madison to Thirty-Pirat, Twelfth from Fortieth to Harlem, Twenty-Sixth from Fortieth to Forty-Eighth, and Opden avenue from Fortieth to Harlem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden Street Railway Company
West Side
Cicero
Ogden Company
Forty-Eighth Street
Madison
twenty-Fifth Street
Forty- Eighth Street
Central Avenue
Central Avenues
Twenty-Fifth
Twenty-Sixth Street
Robinson Street
Twenty-Sixth
Thirty-First Street
Ridgeland
Harlem Avenue
Fortieth Street
Thirty-Pirat Street
Twelfth Street
Fortieth
Forty
Siemans Halske vs General Electric over Lake Street line
Complications rise as Lake Street streetcar line weighs third rail system with 1 electric power. Siemens Halske plans suit for patent infringement once third rail is installed while GE supplies motors and Lake Street funds the project. Yerkes holds stakes in both firms, with GE likely defendant in the Lake Street suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiegzo
Lake Street
Siemens-Halske Company
General Electric Company
Yerkes
Siemens- Halske Company
Metropolitan “ L”’ Company
Siemens Lalske Company
Electric Motor Replaces Engine in Chicago Cable System
ELQOTxicaL INDUSTRIES reports the Fifty-Second Street power house installation of an electric motor to drive the Chicago City Railway cable line from Thirty-Ninth to Sixty-Third Street. Engineers compared economy and performance, noting lower noise, quicker response, steadier speed, and easier reversal. The change aims at operating savings and smoother service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elqotxical Industries
Fifty-Second Street
Chicago City Railway Co
Thirty-Ninth Street
Sixty-Third Street
Civil Service Defines Pernicious Political Activity
The Civil Service Commission at Washington outlines when attending a political convention as a delegate can justify removal from a board of examiners. The commission asserts it may remove an examiner from membership for partisan activity, not from federal office. It also critiques reform rhetoric and notes ongoing financial concerns ahead of Congress and the upcoming session amid bond market pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Civil Service Board of Examiners
Boards of Examiners
Board of Examiners
Commission
Civil Service
Congress urged to curb bond syndicate influence on gold
A historic editorial argues the bond syndicate harmed the treasury by shipping gold to Europe while recording false obligations. It notes $169,284,300 in US gold sent abroad since 1894 against under $49,000,000 in imports, urging Congress to act before another bond issue. It warns Congress must protect the people’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Congress
Washington
Cleveland
Carlisle
Bond
An Annexationist Disgusted at Republican Meeting
A Evanston delegate Boland denounces annexation after witnessing chaotic scenes at the county central committee meeting. He criticizes city factions and calls for a vote on Hull's resolution, saying he and fellow county representatives grow tired of the quarrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Central Committee
Boland
Evanston
Chicago
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Statistics From Atlantic City Meet
The Boverign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows met in Atlantic City New Jersey on Monday. The Grand Secretary reports strength and growth across grand lodges encampments Rebekah lodges and initiations with totals for members and finances including relief and revenue across North America.
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Boverign Grand Lodge of Odd- Fellows
Atlantic City
N.J
Grand Secretary
Rebekah
North America
Death of Mrs Martha Ashworth at 65
Mrs Martha Ashworth died Thursday at her daughter Mrs John Farson's home in Oak Park after living recently with a West Side Chicago daughter. She was active in Western Avenue Methodist Church. Funeral held at Farson home conducted by Dr Martin and Rev Pooley. Remains shipped to Rockford Illinois for interment. Chicago friends attended from the Farsons and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Ashworth
John Farson
West Side
Chicago
Oak Park
Western Avenue
Ray. W. ©. Shepard
Ray. Pooley
Oalk Park
Court Street Church
C. E., Prate
R. H. Pooley
Henry Cribben
William H. Dyson
C. H. Ackert
Flora Ashworth
Eden Menzie
Henry Lynch
George J. Bliss
W. RK. Patterson
M. Davis
Wright Greenwood
Miss Greenwood
Mra. Naftel
C. L. Haskins
Rebecca Decker
Lucia Mausslich
M. E. Farson
Nelson
T. J. Derwent
Mr. Farson
West Ind
West Division High School Defeats Manual Training School in Close Duel
Captain Hager's West Division High School eleven beat a picked team of English Manual Training School graduates at Douglass Park 4 to 6. Half Back Wickett scored a touchdown after a fumble to seal the game. Manual Training pressed late but fell short as Pickett and Knolla starred with significant runs and gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hager
English Manual Training School
Douglass Park
Wickett
Manual Training School
Pickett
Knolla
Kane
Riverside Officers Held to the Criminal Court Riot Charge
Justice Foster held to the Criminal Court: William and Charles Lange Hana Isaacs and Alfred Sidenton who represent Riverside police on a riot charge. Complainants were picnickers with a marching band. Riverside ordinance bans Sabbath music. arrests followed. Charles Lange fined $25 for assaulting George Stroble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Foster
Criminal Court
William and Charles Lange
Hana Isaacs
Alfred Sidenton
Riverside
George Stroble
Ay Welsh
Christ Weindel
Albert Pratt
Liverside
Charles Lange
River Forest Board weighs engineer fate over sewer flaws
River Forest trustees hear accusations of carelessness in the Lake Street sewer project. Inspector Ole Anderson blames the engineer William Iken for misplacing curves and poor materials while Iken counters with sworn denials and a lawsuit. The board orders a public hearing and votes to discharge the inspector, recall his star, and pursue contract repairs with bondsmen enforced. The October meeting is set to decide further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Forest
Wm. Iken
Lake Street
Geo. B. Kelly
Joe Dillon
Chicago
Thos. Connelly
la Salle Street
Ole Anderson
Ole Ander- 800
Anderson
Report on Lake Street sewer inspection and work stoppage
River Forest dated Sept 16 1895 reports the inspection of the Lake street sewer. A contract with Thomas Davidson for crawling the sewer for 20 dollars failed when workers refused, then 30 dollars was offered but still they would not proceed. The inspector flushed from town line to Keystone avenue using water pressure, recording depth and velocity, with village engineer and Thomas Kennedy present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Anderson
F. D. Thompson
River Forrest
River Forest
Lake Street
Aea
Board OF Trustees
Village OF
Jurguens
Thomas Davidson
Monroe Street
Keystone Avenue
Franklin Avenue
Thomas Kennedy
Wedding in Oak Park Celebrates Addie Chandler Reinboth
A beauty filled Oak Park ceremony joined Miss Addie Chandler and Charles Franklin Reinboth with Rev. O M Morton officiating under a floral canopy. The couple, unescorted, received well wishes and a wedding supper before leaving for a Southern tour and home at 5410 Jackson Avenue Chicago after October 15. About seventy five relatives attended. many gifts and well wishers from local families were listed.
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Oak Park
Addie Chandler
Emory C. Candler
LaGrange
Charles Franklin Reinboth
Arthur H. Gilbert
North Kensington Avenue
C. W. Chandler
Clinton Avenue
0. M. Morton
Lohengrin
Addie McKay
Morton
Congregational Church
Linden Park Cigars Promoted At Stahmer's Store
A village advertisement touts Stahmer's store as the place to buy the best cigars in Linden Park. The note suggests smokers visit the shop for top quality tobacco.
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Stahmer
Cicero Precinct News and Local Advertisements
Miss Pauline Bormann returns from New York as the community reports Standard Cyclometers and Kombi Cameras sold at Schoening's bicycle store. A cement sidewalk from the Presbyterian church to the street is laid, while Oak Park races feature H Williams. Enterprise Department Store at 113 115 Marion Street highlights furniture, millinery, dresses, and a large floor space. Local residents visit and travel, with Mrs Godeo returning from Florida and Miss Mary Danforth speaking at the Methodist Church.
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Presbyterian Church
Schoening
Hoff
Mary Danforth
Japan
Methodist Church
Oak Park
H. Williams
Phoenix
Enterprise Department
Marion Street
George Elderkin
Elgin
Enterprise
J. E. Bailey
Dreichaler
Aurora
Mr. Holt
Enterprise Department Store
Hoover
W. H. Kirkhoff
D. W. Hoff
London
High Orchard
Long Grove
Lake Street
Rudolph Reinegar
American Wheelmen’s Protective Association
Wright Elsom, Jr
American Wheelmen's Protective Association
Long Grove Creamery
Epworth League
George W. Jones
Minnie Whitham
Catherine Search
George Webb
George Hoover
Sallie Hatfield
Andrew Blackstone
League
Enterprise Vepartment
Ridgeland Birthdays Spark Quiet Local Festivities
Ridgeland residents marked September 14 as a birthday day with private dinners and gatherings. Miss Adma Goodwillie hosted an evening event while families like Mr and Mrs Scott and Mrs D E Brink celebrated anniversaries or appearances. Visitors included Miss Edith Lay from Washington D C visiting Taylor avenue, and Miss Grace Van Dyke of Oconomowoc was honored at a Saturday party.
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Robert Caughie
Chicago
Ridgeland
Daisy Nashold
Hampton
Alta Brick
Taylor Avenue
Albert Burgess
Geo. Nordenholt
Oak Park
Geo. Butters
John Lyon
Grace van Dyke
Oconomowoc
Might
Gunson
Harvey Avenue
McDowell Garment Drafting Machine
Kathleen Carr
Oconomowoe
T ‘Igses
Gertrude
Alice Spaulding
Lawrence
Kansas
Cavera
Cicero and
Proviso Street
Cicero Milkmen Highlight Clean Sanitary Operations
A Chicago newspaper summary profiles Cicero milkmen Hoy Bros at 237 South Kenilworth Avenue Oak Park and several more vendors. It notes their wagons daily ice use tonnage, own Lom bard dairy connections, and fifteen years of dairy training. It praises R H Zilly 426 Ogden Avenue Ridgeland for customer favor, C Bergman 121 Elm Street Harlem for seven years in business with two wagons, N Hopf 205 Lake Street Oak Park with a large depot, and George D. Rogers North Park Avenue Austin running four wagons with high daily bottle output. Rogers emphasizes cleanliness and quality milk from the country, while C T Norman 311 Wisconsin Avenue Oak Park with four vats and thirty cans per day supplies hotels and clubs with bottled milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Chicago
Hoy Bros
Kenilworth Avenue
Oak Park
Lombard
R. H. Zilly
Ogden Avenue
Superior Street
Ridgeland
C. Bergman
Elm Street
Harlem
N. Hopf
Lake Street
George D. Rogers
North Park Avenue
Austin
C. T. Norman
Wisconsin Avenue
Electric Bitters touted as cure all liver and kidney issues
Advertised medicinal claim lists Electric Bitters as purer medicine, curing liver and kidney diseases, pimples, boils, salt rheum, malaria, headaches, constipation and indigestion. Guarantees satisfaction or money back. Sold by L M Lovett in Oak Park and Dr Traill in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Park
BR. H. Traill
Austin
City appoints physician to inspect scholars for vaccination
City authorities appoint a resident physician to examine each public school scholar and enforce vaccination to prevent smallpox spread, with the health department insisting vigilant measures will keep children safe.
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Cox
Ciesto
Halley
Whitehead
Liwest
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Treasury
Odd-Fellows’ Statistics
River Forest Village Board
Ken
Iken
Larson
Lathrop Avenue
O. K
Binks
Boharenborg Rone
Humphreville
Ferris
Jackson
Kelly
George Thatcher
Andrew Larson
Maywood
Thatcher
Mr. Scharenberg
George Kelly
Amanda Gorton A
Speed
Emory C. Chandler
John Atchison
Bert Atchison
V. E. Matlack
Wright Arch Johnston, Jr
J. BR. Foss
Suburban News
Linden Park
Pauline Bormann
New York
Schosning
Misses Hood
Miss Hood
Thos. H.gale
LaSalle Street
Zimmerman & Roath
Kansag
Albert Burgens
North Boulevard
Oak Park Avenue
Adma Goodwillie
Nellie Cummings
Rockford Seminary
Electric Bitters
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