Reformers Seek Life Tenure and End to Party Lines
A scathing critique argues reformers and Chicago newspapers push for official life tenures, four year alderman terms, and nonpartisan ballots. It warns of a kingly, nobility-like control over offices and removal of popular elections from judiciary and city government, citing health and utility concerns amid alleged graft.
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Reformers
Daily News- Bapeta
Reform” Associations
Chicago
Newspaper Trust
Springfeld
Reformers and Newspaper Trust
Jacob A. Hey
Trust
Corportation
Alderman Hey
Health Department
Public will demand fair competition and curb the Phone Trust
A Chicago policy battle unfolds over regulating the Telephone Trust and Nord public service issues. Gov Dunné proposes a nonmandatory city act with a state commission, allowing referendums and control over rates, stocks, and filings. The article critiques Expert Bemis and notes expected rate effects, profits, and graft concerns tied to Chicago Railways and forest preserves.
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Phone Trust
Pasom
Chicago
Telephone Trust
Dunné
State Commission
Bemis
E. W. Bemis
Council Committee On Gas, Oil
Calls Grow for Recall and Referendum in Public Office
Citizens urge a recall law to curb incumbents and set term limits. Voters decry rising Chicago taxes and demand measures to control rates. Reformers push for legislation, while taxpayers complain of worsening service and higher costs.
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Chicago
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Corporation
Beckwith
Pathfinders
Richart
Hey, Atpatel
Merriam
Chicago Railways Company
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Cubs
Indianapolis
Corporation Counsel
William Dillon
Max M. Korshak
Sexton
Traction
Michael C. Buckley
Illinois
Charles E. Merriam
United States
Madden
House of Representatives
Washington
Daniel A. Campbell
Sixty-third Street
Dunne
England
Australia
New Zealand
Brother Bemis
The
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