Dunne appoints Patterson to Public Works post in Chicago
Mayor Dunne selects Joseph Medill Patterson as Commissioner of Public Works amid hopes he will purge the city hall payroll and break the old gang. The Eagle hails the appointment as a sign of reform and strong leadership shaping Chicago government while praising Patterson's youth, Yale education, newspaper background, and municipal ownership stance.
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Joseph Medill Patterson
Dunne
Chicago
Eagle
Judge Dunne
Carter H. Harrison
Old City Hall
City Hall
Leutenants
Patterson
Yale University
The
Tribune
General Assembly
Mueller
Public Service
Clarence Darrow Announces Prompt Condemnation Push for Street Cars
Special traction counsel Clarence 8. Darrow says there will be no delay in starting condemnation proceedings as the first step toward municipal ownership of street car lines. Darrow is known for brisk action in his undertakings.
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Clarence
Darrow
Wilk Elected Unanimous Vice President of Marquette Club
Fred L. Wilk, noted banker and popular Republican, was unanimously elected to the vice presidency of the Marquette Club at their meeting last Tuesday night.
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Fred L. Wilk
Marquette Club
Call for Police Chief to Enforce Levee Neighborhoods
Citizens urge the next two years chief of police to enforce order on the North West and South side levees described as hell holes. The plea stresses immediate action and better safety in troubled sections.
Andrew Graham as City Comptroller Beneficial to Public
The text argues that if Andrew J. Graham, a prominent banker, accepts the city comptrollership it would benefit the public and add to Judge Dunne's administration.
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Andrew J. Graham
City residents pay for rising water burden as meters stall
Citizens living over the first floor in hundreds of buildings face pumping to raise water. Some city salons insist on stalling water meters, worsening the burden on households already strained by high charges.
Ravenswood Ends Sunday Blue Laws Under New Mayor
The mayor states there will be no Sunday blue laws under the current city administration, signaling approval of Sunday baseball in Ravenswood.
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Ravenswood
Public urges Legislature to pass bills and adjourn
Public opinion unites for swift action as citizens voice disgust at the delaying tactics and sandbag measures in both houses while pressuring immediate adjournment and passage of essential legislation.
Public doubts grow over Joliet municipal utilities
The piece criticizes Joliet's municipal electric light and water departments. It argues the electric plant is overpriced and propped up by Western Electric purchases, while the water system is mismanaged and underprovides, suggesting private operation could yield higher returns and efficiency. It notes talk of a citizens ticket for the Drainage Board amid broader ownership debates.
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Drainage Board
Western Electric Company
United States
Eity
Eity Department of Electricity
Department of Electricity
Municipal service hampered by politics and contractors
The report states the service is twenty years behind the lines due to diversion of profits and aldermanic complacency. Collections of assessments exceed $800,000 in arrests. Improvements have been hindered for years by political considerations and by mechanical and supply contractors. These facts argue against municipal ownership in practice.
Candidates Seek Superior Circuit and Municipal Court Judgeships
The woods are full of candidates for the vacant Superior, Circuit and Municipal Court judgeships, and neither party should find any difficulty in selecting an excellent set of candidates.
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Woods
Chicago political council weighs fresh drainage and court candidates
The article lists several possible candidates and influences in Chicago politics. Hon James M Doyle could be a strong municipal court judge while Judge Dunne attracts public approval. Albert Graff would be a strong drainage board candidate. Hon William Cory and Zina Carter receive support for board roles. George Mills Rogers is named for a bench nomination and J K Prindiville may face removal. Elbridge Hancey remains a leading private practitioner. Harry Gibbons is noted as a potential drainage candidate, with Charles F Bilger and Captain Anson highlighted for city roles as movements against City Hall barnacles gain momentum.
Democratic fall convention eyed for June or July
The piece notes the likely timing of the Democratic fall convention in June or early July. It mentions Mayor Dunne offering to cover the Glasgow traction expert’s expenses, while arguing the public should pay. Governor Deneen is cited as overseeing proper state charitable administration.
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Dunne
Glasgow Traction
Dalrymple
Charles 8. Deneen
Deneen
City Collector race draws many candidates as mayor pushes delay
The city hall battle centers on the City Collector post with multiple hopefuls. The Mayor announced a further postponement to next month, extending the campaign uncertainty.
Medill Patterson Named Public Works Commissioner
A report notes further appointments including Joseph Medill Patterson to the Commissionership of Public Works and the dismantling of the old Harrison political machine as part of ongoing reform.
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Joseph Medill Patterson
Commissionership of Public Works
Lahitt-Harrison
Charter Reform Urged as Chicago Weighs Mayoral Vote
A Chicago newspaper column argues a new charter with increased powers is needed after the mayoral election. It questions delays, urges prompt legislative action, and credits Governor Deneen and local leaders for pressing for a stronger municipal government. It highlights a push for a charter convention as delaying tactics.
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Chicago
Union League Club
General Assembly
Tribune
Omer
City Building Dept Targets Summer Gardens Crusade
The city department launches a campaign against summer gardens as critics urge Mayor Dunne to reform department leadership to prevent ongoing trouble for the administration.
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Summer Gardens
Dunne
Doyle Nominated for Chicago Board of Sanitary Trustees
William Doyle, Thirteenth Ward Republican leader and respected Chicago business figure, is among party choices for a nomination to the Board of Sanitary Trustees. A Lafayette native, Doyle has lived in the ward over twenty years and worked in a major local firm. He is praised for practical judgment, drainage canal insight, and broad ties in social, business, and political circles. His supporters plan an active campaign as they push for his nomination.
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William ©. Doyle
Thirteenth Ward
Board of Sanitary Prastees
Mr. Doyle
Las Aleays
Las
Lafayette
Chileno
Chicago
Doyle
Board of Sanitary Trustees
Cantwell Named Nominee for Drainage Trustee
Former West Town Assessor Thomas A. Cantwell, famed West Side Democrat, is named as a nomination candidate for the Drainage Trustee post amid local party activity and council interest.
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Thomas A. Cantwell
West Town
West Side
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Cory
Zina Carter
Board of Drainage ‘Trustees
Fantie
Labift-Morrison
George Mills Rogers
Police Justice
J. 1K. Prindiville
James O'Shaughnessy
Elbridge Hancey
Judge Hancey
Harry BR. Gibbons
Gibbons
Trius. Ie
Charles F. Bilger
South Side
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Anson
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James R. Buckley
Mathias Thome
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