One Year Mayors and Subway Plans Dominate Chicago Council
Chicago voters demand repeal of the four year mayor term and a return to one year. The new city council meets April 2 to consider a subway merger and transit plans for surface and elevated lines. Aldermen Block Capitain and Stusby push a united rapid transit solution with fair compensation to traction companies and a possible ordinance awaiting voter approval.
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Sullivan Wins in Regular Democratic Sweep of Alderman Seats
The Regular Democratic organization led by Roger Sullivan won most aldermanic contests last Tuesday, with Sullivan’s ally Joseph H. Smith seizing the Fourteenth Ward. Across Chicago counties, results showed strong backing for Sullivan and Underwood, while tax and bond issues drew mixed support and the drys suffered a knockout in Cook County local option votes.
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Chicago Railroad Workers Oppose Terminal Electrification
The 48,000 Chicago railroad employees oppose terminal electrification. They argue their wage expenditure and ongoing costs make their stance crucial compared to a few critics supporting electrification.
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