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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1917
Page
1
A report describes a graft trail leading to political appointees, pickpockets, ex convicts and known grafting figures in public deals. Officials testify to erasures, crimes, and plans to raise valuations or pressure protesting property owners, with calls for treating tax dodgers harshly.
The story recalls Hoguns, a West Side tax fixer linked to a Clark Street barroom murder and later alleged to have profited from fixing assessments. The case ties to the 1916 tax books and a New York Life building dispute, with State's Attorney Hoyne promising a full inquiry and potential court calls for clerks and conspirators.
John Fitzpatrick of the Chicago Federation of Labor files a Circuit Court injunction claiming the 1916 city council ordinance forfeiting phone company rights and the 1917 ordinance allowing junking equipment were improperly adopted. The bill argues the council lacked a three fourths vote and no authority to release city property rights.
A personal notice in the Chicago Daily News on July 13 requests Mr Sapp to respond from his city address regarding profits and divisions in printing. The Chicago Tribune obituary on July 15 notes George B. Sapp of 4515 Lake Park Avenue died yesterday. He served as ballot clerk for eight years with the Board of Election Commissioners and later left city service for private business.
A Chicago meeting of the board of review discussed plans to save Cook County millions in taxes by stopping large corporations from dodging payments on technical grounds. State's Attorney Hoyne, County Clerk Sweitzer, County Treasurer Stuckart and other taxing officials were present. A list of protested tax accounts will be submitted.
Chief Schuettler wrote a letter to Alderman John A. Richert, chair of the city council finance committee, requesting a raise for beginner officers on the police force.
Charges filed against five officials of the council finance committee's efficiency staff by Michael J Faherty accuse them of inefficiency. Names include James Miles F H Cenfield F J Flanagan W J Heckathorne and J Lee Cears. Probe ties to Prof. Ira O Baker paving report alleging city swindled $333 291 due to skimmed materials. The civil service commission exonerated paying inspectors and blamed the efficiency staff for providing insufficient data.
Illinois officials brace for a coal price squeeze as producers threaten to halt outputs to the state. Governor Lowden weighs using state power to seize mines or operate them, while a joint coal committee reports a drive to curb extortionate profits and force compulsory measures. Federal help via the trade commission could follow if invited.
Chief Schuettler told Ald Richert that a man earning 75 dollars a month cannot buy a uniform revolver rent or support a family of three or four. He urged raising probationary pay to 1100 dollars yearly saying low wages fuel corruption and charging city contractors with swindling. The efficiency staff faces charges of neglect incompetence and false reports amid claims of poor service to the public.
A committee led by Dr F C Honnold met last week as the council prepares a report to Gov Lowden. Operators spokesmen revealed to the state council a program to cut coal sales from southern Illinois to state residents the moment any price regulation is attempted.
A column denounces awarding public contracts without bids or figures, arguing the practice favors suppliers and undermines fair competition. The piece condemns letting firms set their own prices as obsolete and calls for change in procurement ethics.
To the Editor a reader asks who issued bids for printing draft registration lists and whether the city county or Board of Election Commissioners sought competitive bids for the large contract. The letter raises questions about process and competition.
The state council of defense records the resignation of Frank Farrington as a member of the advisory committee on transportation and coal supply. The move, delivered to the chairman during a heated joint coal committee session, drew criticism from council members as miners and operators clashed. Farrington’s resignation followed the committee’s report.
County Superintendent Henry A Zender warns poor families in Cook County face winter hardship as coal mine operators resist price cuts sought by the state council of defense. Contracts with district suppliers may fail, forcing county purchases on the open market at higher prices. Foreseeable impact includes higher costs for Oak Forest and broader shortages if producers raise prices amid wage and freight increases.
Fragments show a community initiative aiding households to stockpile fuel and warm clothing for next winter. Officials encourage residents to apply for assistance through the municipal program and note rising need amid cold-season forecasts.
The Cook County Civil Service Commission lists examinations at 547 County Court House with dates from Aug 16 to Sept 20 1917. Positions include Attending physician surgeon Attending nurse juvenile detention home laborer Oak Forest and more with varied monthly pay and maintenance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and Cook County residents for at least one year prior.
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