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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1917
Page
1
A historical critique alleges regular possession of official ballots by ward bosses to deliver votes, linking graft to reform efforts. The piece recounts reform clashes, political operatives, and a pattern of corrupt influence across primaries and elections.
The Cook County Civil Service Commission announces exams at 547 County Court House. Applications must be filed before noon on the weekday preceding each test. Citizens and Cook County residents for at least one year prior are eligible. Examinations include physician and surgeon cystoscopy and children's diseases, home nurse positions with pay, all in August 1917.
W L Bodine superintendent of compulsory education reports 450 Chicago youths aged 14 to 16 examined weekly for working certificates show overall fine physical condition. The only noted shortcoming is dental health. children are advised to visit dentists.
Louise Osborne Rowe sues the city for 2500 dollars claiming back salary at five thousand dollars per year as former commissioner of the department of public welfare. The department was abolished last winter by the city council which failed to appropriate funds. Rowe did not quit.
Charles H. Wacker, chairman of the Chicago plan commission, urged Chicago residents to back improvements. He spoke to citizens about civic projects and urged collective effort to advance urban development goals.
The piece argues that legislative action in Springfield removed judge naming from voters and placed it with political bosses. It urges a primary and straight-ticket voting to restore voter choice on election day.
Illinois officials press a coal price reduction as the state council of defense moves to vet information from federal investigators. They seek full data on mining costs, on hand reserves, wholesale charges, and potential consumer costs if operators refuse reductions, with Gov. Lowden labeling current prices exorbitant and state councils poised to act in concert.
The Citizens Association lauds Cook County States Attorney Maclay Hoyne for halting an open bookmaking plan at Hawthorne race track. Hoyne warned promoters to stop gambling and vowed prosecutions, citing past summer’s scandals and liquor sales. The Hawthorne owner soon abandoned the proposed meeting.
Chicago aldermen plan to investigate taxi conditions in other cities amid Union complaints about a taxi monopoly and repeated accidents. The group plans to study licenses, private garages, theater licenses, and saloon closures as they assess broader licensing and police issues.
To the Editor a reader asks whether bids for printing the draft registration list were solicited by city or county authorities or the Board of Election Commissioners. The letter seeks information on whether competitive bidding occurred for the list contract.
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