Aldermen Clash Over Finance Report Readings
Aldermen debated suspending rules to read the Finance Committee report. Alderman Hogan was defeated by party lines in seeking to wave the report, with Brown moving suspension and Homan opposing. The meeting saw calls to involve the City Attorney to explain Section 110 of the charter, and the resolution was referred to the Miscellaneous Committee.
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Common Council
Finance Committee
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Homan
Hecan
Éluy
Wilson
Hoean
Tornadoes rip through western Arkansas. Fifteen dead
Fifteen people were killed and many injured as two tornadoes struck western and northern Arkansas. Wires in the storm district were down, delaying casualty reports. One tornado cut a winding path about 19 yards wide through four western counties, while the northern storm damaged a hilly remote area with several buildings blown down in Leadhill and St Jos.
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Little Lock
Ark
Vitteen
Iwen
Jared
Forth
Arkansas
Tate
Anigal
Hhrough
Torthern
Leadhill
St. Jos
Price Boosting of Overalls Sparks Buy Nothing Clubs
Chicago AP reports a wave of overall clubs forming in the Midwest as denim prices rise. Fremont Nebraska members renamed their group The Patch Club and vow to wear old clothes until prices fall. Peoria Illinois officials announce a Buy Nothing club amid protests of higher costs for working people.
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Fremont
Nob
Peoria
Iuinois
Sequoyah club endorses Wilson Burns for president nomination
The Sequoyah club at Stratfield last night featured speakers from the Democratic party urging support for William J. Burns as a new presidential candidate. Several officials were absent, while Whitehead Kluttz stressed democracy’s inclusive policies and promoted women’s roles in the party as essential to national good. Chairman Lawrence T. Gallagher opened the meeting after the dinner.
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Democritas Parcye
Witton
Limor
Sequoyah Club Society
Stratfield
Danicia, Homer & Cummings
David G. Pitzrerald
New Waven
Whitehead Kluttz
Commission On International Affairg
Democratic Party
Forwacn
United States
WiIlia J. Bernas
God Knows What
Polics
Fikes
Mala
Lawrence T. Gallagher
Red Army Charged With Mass Killings Across Rostov War Front
Reports received from a Russian source allege the Red Army murdered more than 3,000 officers and soldiers of Danskine's army after Rostov and Novorossisk fell. The details describe killings in hospitals and prisons across several towns, with casualties reaching into the thousands.
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Polads
Rostov
Novoroossitk
Red
Danskine
Liese
Urges Extension of Broad Street For Bond Relief
City notes call for extending Broad Street and Bim Street northward to ease traffic. A council message urged the issuance of $200,000 in short term notes until the legislature approves additional bonds. The proposal was sent to the streets and sidewalks committee for study.
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Stuvor Wilnos
Iessage
Compan Council
Congress Agrees On Soldier Bonus Plan And Revenue Proposals
The House Republican group tentatively backs a soldier relief bonus and cash payments starting May 1. Proposals include a payroll tax on gross receipts and alternatives like sales taxes, with a subcommittee to study the best revenue source to fund the plan.
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Washington
Rerpublican House
Iquiers
Lothea Houss
Fiona
Uiserte
Midnight Conference In Mayor Office In City Hall
A late night meeting in the mayor’s office at City Hall involved Mayor Wilson, John C. Starley, Police Captain Peter Liall, Allen C. Myers of Burns, and eight Burns detectives. The session, continuing into Monday morning, included tense exchanges and reports, with limited details released. The event, described as a Sunday night conference, stretched into early hours as officials coordinated ongoing inquiries.
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Johm C. Starley
Police Board
Peter Liall
Allen C. Myers
Burns
Burs
Miyse Wilsor
UN Cela
Burns Detectives, Me. Stinley
Mayor
Nichols Street Abandoned to Salts Co by Vote of Council
Nichols Street from Kossuth Street to the harbor was discontinued by an overwhelming council vote despite Alderman Hogan opposition. The city attorney reported March 13 that the city cannot claim compensation for abandonments, and that damages and benefits would fall to affected property owners. The matter was tabled until the next meeting and referred to the Board of Appraisal.
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Salts Co
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Nichols
Kossuth
Salty Texte Company
Newar
Buri
Hardick
Board of Apprivisal
Cummings Hammers G O P Legislative Push in Chicago
Democratic national committee chair Thomas Cummings spoke at a Chicago event outlining GOP weaknesses and urging unity. He accused Republicans of obstructing leadership and warned the party faces a difficult struggle as plans for the party convention proceed.
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Chicago
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Tnmas Cummings
Democratic National
Consnalires
Chietyza Cody
Thepublican
Tomar
San Pignelsco
Demoueilic Wonen
Republicad Fenders
Gommitee
Ban on potatoes in Rockford restaurants announced
Rockford April 19 news reports a government ban on potatoes in Hockfood restaurants effective after today. Local restaurant operators have reached an agreement to reduce prices and comply with the new rule.
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Rockford
Los Gereement
Trolley Men Charged With Pocketing Fares
Trolley workers, named in the rough report, face embezzlement charges after allegedly taking fares from passengers and diverting funds into a slumped stash. Local officials comment on the modest sums and ongoing investigations.
To Internationalize the Dardanelles Statement
April 18 dispatch from San Heme reports the supreme redbell fy aiming to internationalize the Dardanelles with plans for Med contingents to be stationed at Constantinople amid Poardanudes developments.
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Supreme
Redbell Fy
Police Superintendent Redgate Suspended by Police Board
Superintendent John H. Redgate was indefinitely suspended by the Police Commissioners after Burns detectives raided disorderly houses and gambling dens. Assistant Superintendent Charles Suckley was named acting superintendent. The action followed a lengthy meeting with Mayor Wilson and involved 150 detectives from Burns in New York. Redgate declined comment as Commissioner Stanley announced the suspension and Redgate’s removal was described as part of a broader reform effort within the force.
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Veo
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Mayer Wilson
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Tate
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