Stand by the Mayor urging municipal ownership in Chicago
The editorial urges all citizens to back Mayor Dunne and support municipal ownership as a practical, lasting policy. It criticizes opposition from fleets of papers and calls for a high minded commission to study the issue, while noting protections for the poor and taxpayer interests alongside reports on a coal delivery firm’s failures in the Third District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dunne
Judge Dunne
McLaren
Ito
John B. Timsey
Chicagoria
Standard Wash Coal Company
Third District
Ramsey
Public Works Commissioner Pat terson Seeks Water Bureau Reform
The public supports the proposed reorganization of the city water bureau under Commissioner Pat terson. Voters favor a businesslike approach and competent leadership, appreciating the younger, capable official’s efforts to improve municipal operations.
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Public Works
Patterson
City Water Bureau
Call for steady view on gas and electric monopolies
In a measured argument the author says the gas company is not a monopoly and condemns the city electric department run via Western Electric as costly and inefficient. The piece urges residents to review city estimates and cut Western Electric charges to fuel reform.
Former West Town Supervisor John McLaughlin Leads Thirteenth Ward Democrats
Former West Town Supervisor John McLaughlin fronts a bloc of forward leaning Democratic leaders in the Thirteenth Ward as they carry momentum and support in local party affairs.
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West Town
John McLaughlin
Bright
Thirteenth Ward
City Council to Return May 10 with Broad Topics
The piece notes a tough balance of issues facing the West Side City Hall including a proposed public project and downtown congestion. It urges the Council to wake from a long siesta ready to tackle ordinary and extraordinary matters with capable leadership.
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West Side City Hall
Police raid gambling dens and city finances noted in era notes
A downtown theater alarm proves the fire ordinance issue lingers as Assistant Chief Schuettler outlines policing power. He reports four gambling retreats raided and fifty-five gamblers arrested in a day. City funds reached ten million under Ernst Hummel while new county offices seek quarters downtown.
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Schuettler
Chirk
Washington
Randolph Streets
City seeks million bequest to fund street cleaning plan
A Municipal League member urges using a $1,000,000 art bequest to clean streets, arguing it proves the city can be clean before becoming the city beautiful. Mayor Dunne’s actions will again draw interest.
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Municipal Area League
State's Attorney Healy Enforces Law Amid Levee Keeps Indictment
The text praises State's Attorney Healy as reliable to enforce the law and indict levee keepers if needed, criticizing a supine police force and declaring confidence in active prosecution to uphold duties.
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Healy
Tle Tas
Painy
Charles Hion Deneen Proves Fitness for High Office
The article claims Charles Hion Deneen demonstrates daily his fitness for the high office he has been elected to by the people of this state. It asserts no abler or wiser chief executive exists and that the public can place implicit confidence in him.
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Hion
Charles
Deneen
Thi Hols
Chicago Charter DIN Faces Ground as Healy Strikes Blow
Between hopping and tripping down at the Legislature the Chicago charter DIN is likely to come to the ground. State's Attorney Healy has struck another sturdy blow for good govern.
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Chicago
Healy
Legislature Seeks Salary Hike Amid Public Morals Debate
The text notes lawmakers plan to raise per session pay from 1000 to 2000 dollars while criticizing public morality and municipal ownership notions. It references Halton book-making and Cit y Otheralcott as an example of misguided policy in the public sphere.
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Halton
Clty Otheralcott
Commissions Could Lighten City Council Burdens
An era of commissions in municipal affairs could ease city government workload. If carefully chosen and empowered, such bodies would reduce duties of the City Council and lessen burdens on the city’s executive.
Mischief-brewing union bosses vow tougher strikes
Despite a rough week, the mischief-brewing union leaders return with firm resolve to widen disruptions and hurt city business interests more than before.
Westside City Hall Propaganda Pleases Mayor Dunne
The Westside City Hall proposition gains broad support as Mayor Dunne voices approval and appears to possess a knack for attracting favorable opinion.
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Westside City Hall
Dunne
Stringer Charts Reorganization Path for Demokrat Party
Lawrence B. Stringer, former governor candidate, argues the party needs a nationwide reorganization to unite all wings. He asserts a plan with harmony but acknowledges opposition from other factions within the Democracy of Hl. Hols and the nation.
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Hl. Hols
Lawrence B. Stringer
Stringer
Colonel Sumit Offers Escort to Roosevelt at Iroquois Club
Colonel James E. Sumit of the Lees and I N G offers his regiment to escort President Roosevelt to the Iroquois Club banquet. Colonel Stuart is praised as a gallant soldier and gentleman whose offer is expected to be appreciated.
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James E. Sumit
The
Lees and I, N. G
President Roosevelt
Stuart
State's Attorney Warns in Bold Declaration
A State's Attorney declares seriousness about forthcoming actions and warns bookmakers and others to take the warning seriously, signaling firm legal intent and readiness to proceed.
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State
Hed
Call for cleansed police force amid graft allegations in Chicago
The piece calls Mayor Dunne to root out graft within the Chicago Police Department and dismiss corrupt officers and sympathetic officials. It lauds the honest majority while urging swift action, linking reform to public safety and civic virtue. It notes supportive figures like Owens and James LR. Buckley and references to political figures and past elections.
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Dunne
Rntent
Erry Predsen
Jis
Chicago
Police Department
Lsgotten
Asion
Pulite
West Side City Aims to Relieve Downtown Congestion
A West Side city seeks to ease downtown overcapacity by relocating functions and reducing state overload that hinders urban efficiency. The plan envisions shifting activities to balance district workloads and improve overall city vitality.
William C Doyle for Drainage Trustee in Thirteenth Ward
William C Doyle a longtime Chicago resident and Republican seeks election as Drainage Trustee. His backers include many Republicans and diverse citizens who praise his business ability, upright conduct, and knowledge of drainage history and canal construction. His campaign emphasizes public service and timely progress for the district and taxpayers.
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William C. Doyle
Thirteenth Ward
Doyle
Chicago
Tie
Phireteouth
Council Reconvenes Faces Watchful Water Deal Return
Citizens are urged to monitor a potential revival of a water deal as the council reconvenes. If the issue reappears, opponents are advised to push back firmly and seek full public disclosure and accountability.
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William Meharen
Western Petrie
City Electrical Department
Western Electric Company
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Western Electric
Department of Electricity
Murray F. Tuley
Brandat
Ernst Hummel
Hummel
Teamsters’ Union
Eter
Daily Press
Yeotan
Owens
James LR. Buckley
Democratic Club
Thomas A. Smyth
Harrison
Brundage
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