Payroll revolt shocks Chicago ward politics in 24th ward
Chicago Democrats suffered strong defeats on payroll dictation in last Tuesday's aldermanic elections. In the Twenty fourth Ward the payroll candidate Hechinger was overwhelmed, while George K. Schmidt won by 1,031 votes. The drive against mayoral interference hit in the Twenty-eighth and Twelfth Wards with Raymer and Brennan and in the Fifth Ward with Sloan. The overall pattern shows the public rebuke of payroll bossism and city hall dictation across multiple districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hechinger
Ald
Ehemann
Bossium
George K. Schmidt
City Hall
Twenty-fourth Ward
Twenty-eighth
Walter J. Raymer
Twenty-eighth Ward
Raymer
William F. Brennan
W. BE. Cerveny
Sugleman
Brennan
Bridewell
Dem
Ocratic
County Democracy
Robert KK. Sloan
Harrison
Minwegen
Municipal Voters’ League
Martin
Robert IX, Sloan
Rhode
Charlie Byrne
Henry Wulff
Hubert Butler
Butler
League
The
Frank
Chicago Voters Cast Votes on Obscure Municipal Questions
Thousands of Chicago residents voted last Tuesday on items named the little ballot. The questions asked for opinions on hypothetical public policy, with little understanding of aims or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
No Anarchy Here What Voters Said on Referendum
The editorial mocks municipal ownership advocates after about one third of Chicago voters supported the measure. It warns that such a vote does not mandate policy, cautions against anarchy, and argues proposed ownership would threaten property rights and civil institutions in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
People of
Council
Legislative Assembly
Charity
Learning
City street system warned of municipal ownership risks
The Eagle argues against municipal ownership citing ruined bridges sidewalks and alleys. It warns streets not repaired and utilities decaying under flawed city hall management risking bankruptcy and worse transit collapse.
Public utilities under political machine feared by critics
Critics warn that municipal control of streetcars, light and power, and other utilities would expand the mayoral power and create a large payroll of political operatives, increasing patronage and government influence over Chicago services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Man on the Tribune Earns Pay Sunday for Billy Loetiler
A male employee at the Tribune earned his wages on Sunday, doing work linked to Billy Loetiler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Billy” Loetiler
Chicago Democrats accuses party of favoring second crop nominees
The Democrats of Chicago are blamed for ruining the party by nominating candidates like Carter Harrison Jr for mayor Melville Stone for North Town Assessor Charles Walker for Corporation Counsel and Palmer for alderman. The piece attacks the party for sticking to a second crop policy and relying on sons of their fathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats
Chicago
Carter H. Harrison, Jr
Melville Eb, Stone
North Town
Charles M. Walker
Palmer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Twenty- Fourth Ward
Daily News
Coughlin
Fisher
Iiner
John Powers
Gunther
Chicago Telephone Company
Grand Jury
Cook County
A. 8. Hibbard
John ‘T. Connery
Youghlegheny & Lehigh Coal Company
Connery
Condery
Mr. Connery
John LT. Cowdery
Dan Donahoe
Chawley" Walker
Dan" Donahoe
Board of County Commissioners
Winero
Sumer Gardens
Advertiser
Anarchy
Cholly Boy
Walker
Minnois
City of
Poles
Rhemann
John T. Connery
Youghiogheny & Lehigh Coal Company
Christendom
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!