Local federal officers listed at Custom House and offices
A roster of federal offices and key personnel across city buildings. Names include Collector William H. Clare and Julius F. Smietanka, Postmaster William B. Carlile, Marshal John J. Bradley, Secret Service chief Thomas I. Porter, and many others overseeing Treasury, Weather, Commerce, Coast Guard, Marine Hospital, Postoffice, Railway Mail, District Attorney, Engineers, Hydrographic Office, Immigration, Steam Vessels, and Appraiser divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custom House
William H. Clare
John R. Ford
Willam Brown
William C. Hawley
Internal Revenue
Julius F. Smietanka
J. Mahany
Frederick W. Rech
William B. Carlile
Lemy States
John J. Bradley
Joseph ¥. Ryan
United States Secret Service
Thomas I. Porter
Weather Bureau
Henry J. Cox
Bureau of Commerce
W. C. Huntington
J. F. Dillon
Coast Guard Service
F. J. Haake
Marine Hospital
Clarendon and
Graceland Avenues
J. C. Cobb
Postoffice
James E. Stuart
E. L. West
United States
Noom
Charles F. Clyne
William A. Small
United States Engineers
Col
W. B. Judson
Corps of Engineers
Hydrographic Office
A. M. Steckel
Immigration Bureau
Newberry Building
Bldredge Court
Wabash Avenue
P. L. Prentis
Gustav B. Atkhinson
William Nicholas
Harrison and
Sherman Streets
W. F. Clare
Chicago Labor Leaders Appoint Committees and Nominate Leaders
The Chicago Federation of Labor lists officers and committees with John Fitzpatrick as president and Edward Nockels as secretary. Appointments include executive and legislative boards, delegates to Illinois Federation of Labor, and to the American Federation of Labor. A.Bickett, noted president of Bickett Coal and Coke Company, is praised for leadership in business circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fitzpatrick
Oscar F. Nelson
Edward N. Nockels
Fred G. Hopp
Thomas F. Kennedy
Reading
William S. McClenathan
B. A. Schroeder
John ©. Minor
Annie Fitzgerald
Women's Union Labor League
Elizabeth Maloney
Waitresses’ Union
J. A. Train
C. M. Madsen
Timothy Meary
John Carroll
Charles Dold
Tobias Heilman
Albert Peterson
C. A. Robinson
James Loughridge
John Kikulski
C. A. Pease
Steve Sumner
W. A. Vance
Joseph Morton
Honore Jaxon
Wm. Boyen
A. C. Anderson
John Meister
Mark Nelson
A Labor
Gertrude Stoetzel
Anna Staghage
H. Hammond
William Que
Legal Aid Society of Chicago Officers Named
The Legal Aid Society of Chicago lists officers including Charles H. Hamill as president and Mia Fanny J. Howe and John H. Wig as vice presidents. Other roles cover recording and corresponding secretaries, treasurer, and a special finance committee chaired by Silas H. Strawn with members including H. W. Austin and Dorothy Stirling among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Hamill
Mia
Fanny J. Howe
John H. Wigmore
Thomas J. Dee
F. Marion Kaufman
Henry A. Haugan
Silas H. Strawn
H. W. Austin
Louis M
Greeley
Charles Hamill
Ralph C
Hawxhurst
L, Jenks
Marvin B
Dorothy Stirling
Lawyers Urge Schein and Hogan for Municipal Court Judge Posts
George L. Schein a skilled lawyer would make a fine judge while Prank J. Hogan a noted attorney and former fire attorney would be an excellent municipal court judge candidate Coroner Peter M. Hoffman is a highly popular public official in Illinois likely to influence local politics
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Schein
Prank J. Hogan
Peter M. Hoffman
Lilinatas
Leading self-sustaining clubs of Chicago area listed
A dense listing of numerous clubs with street addresses across Chicago and suburbs includes Apollo Club Michigan Ave. Bohemian Club Douglas Boulevard. Calumet Michigan Ave and 30th St. Caxton Tenthoor Mine Arts building. Chicago Athletic Association 15 Michigan Ave. Chicago Club Michigan Ave and Van Buren. Chicago Yacht foot of Monroe. CUP Dwellers Michigan Ave. Coloniah Club of Chicago 4445 Rand Boulevard. Columbia Yacht foot of Randolph Street. Faiks West Washington. Edgewater Country Winthrop Ave. Farragut Yacht Club foot of 334 Germania. Maennerchor 106 Germania Place. Jefferson Dearborn Ave and Maple. Kenwood Lake Ave and 47th. Mid-Day First National Bank Building 17th Floor. Oaks Lake St and Waller. Press Club of Chicago City Hall Square. Rotary 38 South Dearborn. Saddle and Cycle Reed and Foster. South Shore Country Lake Shore and 67th. Speedway Park Club 1408 Dearborn St. Swedish Club 1258 La Salle Ave. Twentieth Century 2246 Michigan Ave. Union League Jackson Blvd and Federal. University Michigan Ave and Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Automobile
Plymout Court
Chicago Club
Michigan Ave
van Buren Street
Chicago Motor Club
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Vas Buren Street
Chicago Yacht
Monroe City Club
Coloniah Club of
Rand ‘Boulevard
Columbia Yacht
Randolps
Fiks
Washington Street
Englewood
Harvard Avenue
Edgewater Country
Winthrop Avenue
Farragut Yacht Club
Germania Maennerchor
Germania Place
Hamilton
Dearborn St
Troquois
Dearborn Street
Timeis
Ashland Boulevard
Jefferson
Dearborn Ave
Maple Street
Kenwood
Lake Ave
Kenwood Country
Drexel Boulevard
48Th Street
First National Bank
Oaks
Lake St
Waller Ave
Press Club of Chicago
City Hall Square
Quadrangle
Lexington Avenue
68Th Street
Rotary
South Dearborn St
Sheridan Reed
Foster Avenue
South Shore Country
Lake Shore
67Th Street
Bouthern
Speedway Park Club
Standard
Sth
Swedish Club of
la Salle Avenue
Twentieth Century
Union League
Jackson Boulevard
Federal Street
University
Monroe Street
Sanitary District Standing Committees List
The Sanitary District announces standing committees with chairmen and members. Judiciary chaired by Nance includes Mueller Carr Kealy Littler Finanes. Lawley chair with Nance Healy Mueller Paullin. Engineering chaired by Healy with Mueller Lawley Clark. Electrical Development led by Nance with Lawley Clark Healy Littler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nance
Mueller
Carr
Kealy
Littler
Finanes
Lawley
Healy
Paullin
Clark
Feders
Sergei
North Shore Channel
Laweley
Real Estate Development
Healy Littler
Illinois Valley
Sergel
Chicago's Paying Expert Lamson and Hopkins for Governor
Charles H. Lamson stands out as one of Chicago's top earning specialists. Albert J. Hopkins, famed as a premier Illinois United States senator, is seen as a strong candidate for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Lamson
Chicago
Albert J. Hopkins
United States
Illinois
City Council Holdovers List and Party Affiliation
A dense roll call of council holdovers and their party affiliations appears, naming numerous individuals such as Coughlin, Kenna, Jackson, Anderson, Furman, Hogan, Guernsey, McNichols, Rutkowski, Shaffer, Olsen, Kaindl, Walkowiak, Kavanagh, Tuohy, Hibbeler, Wallace, Crowe, Jensen, ArmItage, Kovarik, Poole, Burns, Moran, Garner, Lynch, and Clark among others, with party designations scattered after names. The list reads like a voters roster or candidate slate reflecting the city government composition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coughlin
Kenna
D. R. Jackson
B. Anderson
Sehwarta
Passmore
A. Riehert
D Hogan
D. Guernsey
Fe Furman
W. Govier
J. McNichols
Rutkowski
Dd. Y. Cepak
D. A. J. Cormak
D. G. Horne
Shaffer
L. Fick
Joey Crowe
Moran
Boot M. Homan
Lyle
Ae Fisher
Anderson
Garner
Ry Toman
Rkoatner
J. Lynch
John Clark
Why Chicago Is Losing Its Trees
Reformers in Chicago pushed a city ordinance requiring permits to plant trim or spray trees, with fees at City Hall. Residents planted trees at personal expense, but the ordinance choked upkeep and growth, leading to widespread tree loss amid claims of graft and reform. A defunct reform paper influenced aldermen to back the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sign of the Teeth Proposed for Chicago Public Service
A well known alderman proposes a double set of teeth as a symbol for the Chicago Department of Public Service. He does not specify whether the emblem would mark public utilities or the public itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Service
Halsted Street
Chicago
National School of Multigraphing Valorized by Business Community
Judge Frank Johnston Jr. is set to make one record on the Circuit Court bench as the National School of Multigraphing at 1108 Lytton Building is praised for saving hundreds of thousands of dollars for firms and individuals who use multigraphing in their business and for the increasing number of users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National School of
Lytton Building
Frank Johnston, Jr
Circuit Court
May Fine Women Who Do Not Vote May Fine Women
A revised draft of a proposed Chicago constitution article would allow abolishing civil service and empower a city charter to supersede state laws. The plan targets compulsory voting and the Bible in schools, with debates over who may dictate tenure and official power in Chicago. Guards Against Diseased Plants, discovery of the European corn borer prompts bans on plant imports from several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
United States
Spain
Chamber of Deputies
Cosny Barja
Massachusetts Con Con
Leo J. Prankenthal
Berne
Switzerland
Belgium
Leon Dupriet
University of Louvain
Freund
Professor Freund
Chicago
Lnwa
Bill of Rights Committee
Sanford B. Horton
Almighty God
Tllinois
Mr. Horton
Publc
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticeut
New York
Pennsylvania
Gov. London
Notable Local Officials and Engineers Praised
W F Cummings renowned engineer and contractor earns widespread praise for his fine record. Robert M Sweitzer is highlighted as a rare blemish free public official. Judge George B Holmes earns admiration for his strong Municipal court bench performance and wide friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Cummings
Robert M. Sweitzer
George B. Holmes
Aldermen Class High Price Loop and Movie Theaters
City council faces criticism for placing high price loop theaters in the same licensing class as low priced movies. Article notes license fees rise with seating and admission. critics say movies are essential for families while loop theaters are a luxury contributing to living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pass Fed
Raise Postage and Honor in County Leadership
A letter argues restoring 3 cent outside letter postage after a 2 cent drop, citing $154,000,000 yearly surplus and urging fair wages for letter carriers and staff. It endorses Charles E. Timroth as a capable County Commissioner candidate, noting Albert Nowak’s commendable public record and service to constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Nowak
Morals Graft in Chicago Reform Era
Chicago faces reform fatigue as graft links to public payrolls. Critics from the Domestic Relations group, the Morals Department, and Social Service factions demand a purge to end tax-funded influence and remove officials from public payrolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Domestic, Relations Gang
Morals Department
Social Service Boys
Sidewalk Ordinance Need Prominent Chicago Civic Leader Urges
The City Council should pass a sidewalk ordinance prohibiting loitering on Loop sidewalks with pedestrians kept to the right. Civic leader H. H. Merrick, president of the Association of Commerce and Great Lakes Trust Company, advocates regulation as downtown streets become nearly impassable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Merrick
Civic Fe
Chicago
Association of Commerce
Mr. Merrick
Great Lakes Trust Company
New Big Bank
Lawrence P. Romano Praised in Chicago Real Estate Circles
Lawrence P. Romano of Morse Romano Co. is highly regarded in Chicago investment and real estate circles. His ability and courtesy have earned him many friends in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence P. Romano
Morse-Romano Co
Chicago
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Fair State, Adam and Dearborn Sts
E. J. Lehmann
Directory of the Federal Build
Ing, Clark and
Adams Streets
Northwest Section
Robert I. Hunt
Frank C. Russell
Chicago Federation OF Labor
A. Bickett
Bickett Coal and Coke Company
Chicago Rearing Metal Company
Fort Dearborn National Bank
William Hale Thompson
Henry Stuckart
James T. Igoe
George F. Harding
Samuel A. Ettelson
Charles R. Francis
John Dill Robertson
M. D
John J. Garrity
Maclay Hoyne
Harry R. Gibbons
Joseph F. Haas
Charles W. Peters
James T. Burns
Robert M. Swehitzer
Henry Horner
John F. Devine
William R. Parker
John Kjellander
August Miller
Soroner
Peter Reinberg
Board of Review
P. A. Nash
Edward R. Litzinger
Board of Assessors
William H. Weber
Adam Wolf
George K. Schmidt
Charles Krutckoff
Charles Ringer
Frank O. Lowden
John G. Oglesby
Edward J. Brundage
Louis L. Emmerson
Len Small
Andrew Russell
Francis G. Blair
Supreme Court
Charles W. Vail
Legal Aid Society OF Chicago
N. Dearborn Street
Edmund T. Perkins
John T. Driscoll
West Side
Che Cage
Apollo Club
Bohemia Club
Douglas Boulevard
Chamber of Commerce
Calumet
30Th
Caxton
Mine Arts
Chicago Athletic Association
Chicago Architectural, Art Institute
the City Council
Dennis J. Egan
Democratic Executive Committee
City of Chicago
Frederick H. Rawson
Union Trust Company
Charles E. Timroth
The
Timroth Trucking Co
Ao Io Ao
Banuary
Park
Lincoln Pk. Anda
City Council
R. Marriott
Chicago Title & Trust Company
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