Pure Food Fiasco in Chicago: Skim Milk and Mocha Fraud
A Chicago exposé alleges widespread food adulteration. It claims skimmed milk sold in red cans is rare, tomato catsup and olive oil are largely fake, and coffee mislabeled as Mocha or Java is over priced. Authorities arrested 35 merchants for impure products, while debates rage over enforcement and wholesale suppliers.
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State
Pure Food Commission
Chicago
State Pure Food Commission
Justice Kehoe
Lst
H. J. Schulta
Fifty-fifth Street
Sirup
J. B. Alexander
State Street
Polerane Bros
George Lessores
I. Vallette & Salley
Economos Bros
Stony Island Avenue
Berry
Impure
United States
Gans
Java
Aden
Brazil
Arabia
Delmonico
Sherry
Vienna
Sth Avenue
Dutch East Indies
Netherlands
Troquois Club Invades Homes in Dues Push
The Troquois Club, a political group, pursues housewives to collect dues, standing out as the only such club in the country seen pressuring households.
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Troquois Club
Clerk Replacement Shakes County Court Roster
John W. Hertz, ten months as chief clerk, was removed Monday by County Clerk Olsen amid reports of political motives. Henry L. Herts is his brother and Henry Wallis had appointed him. Frank Pasdeloup becomes chief clerk, with James T. Reddick moving to Hertz’s former probate role.
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John W. Hertz
Olsen
Henry L. Herts
Internal Revenue
Hertz
Henry Wallis
Frank Pasdeloup
Her
Prominent German American Democrats Named in Ward Twenty-First
Herman Meyersburg leads a group of notable German American Democrats of the Twenty-first Ward as they gather for a political event. The assembly signals organized local political activity and community leadership within the ward.
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Herman Meyersburg
Twenty-first Ward
Republican judges candidates called dead beats in attack
The piece denounces two Republican nominees for judges last June as dead beats who sign contracts and fail to pay debts while claiming the title of Republican leaders. It notes the Iroquois Club’s history and mocks hidden tactics, and mentions George Ty Greenwood's alderman bid on a working man’s representation ticket.
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George Ty. Greenwood
Shabby Genteel Figures Find Haven at the Troquois Club
The piece portrays shabby genteel individuals ostracized by elite clubs like the Union League Chicago or Hamilton Club who seek refuge at the Troquois Club, seen as the home of the shabby genteel politician.
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Union League
Chicago
Hamilton
Troquois
Mr Dooley Popular Judge Outshines Mayor on West Side
The police magistrate Mr Dooley, famed for clashing with Mayor Harrison, remains more beloved on the West Side where even children sing his praises.
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Mr. Dooley
Harrison
West Side
Charity minded Bryan cannot stomach Iroquois Club
The article notes that even William Jennings Bryan, famed for his charity ideals, could not stomach the Iroquois Club reflecting his strong stance on outcasts and social groups.
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W. J. Bryan
Jefferson Hodgkins Earns Respect Despite Foreman Insinuations
Jefferson Hodgkins is widely respected as a citizen and professional. No insinuations from Two Jobs Foreman can diminish his standing or impact his reputation or career.
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Jefferson Hodgkins
Mr. Hodgkins
Troquois Club Members Criticized as Cowardly and Poor
A sharp critique targets Troquois Club members as too cowardly to steal too proud to work and too poor to belong to any high-toned organization, reflecting a social scold tone.
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Troquois Club
City Hall graft claim shakes sewer contracts in Chicago
A mayoral probe reveals a favored construction company monopoly on catch basin work. Gubbins of the Bricklayers' Union and city employees are named in a letter exposing inflated costs and bond market schemes. An inspector's tavern talk spurs investigation into city sewer work and pay raises.
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Harrison
Gubbina
Bricklayers’ Union
Commissioner of Public Works
Elty
la Salle Street
George P. Gubbins
Fleming
City Mall
City Hall
Pleming
Gis
Orge D. Gubbins
Anarchists in City Hall Missing From Jharrlson's Patronage
A terse note questions which anarchists have not been given jobs by Jharrlson in City Hall. The statement implies gaps in patronage and uncertainties about official employment.
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Jharrlson
City politics and business woes dominate winter agenda
The grafters claim a water center project will be rushed through City Council this winter. The Republicans faced criticism for nominating two accused individuals for judge on their ticket. City administration pushes higher taxes to fund services. Gambrinus Brewing Company reports strong growth in Chicago with notable beer quality noted.
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Roosevelt
Shaw
Chicago
Federal Building
Taylor
Washington
Cobb
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A. M. Rothschild
van Buren Streets
Wisconsin Creamery Company
Milwaukee Avenue
National Tea Company
Menlo Bros
Belmont Avenue
Fred Voss
T. W. Lyon
South State Street
Koch & Lee
van Buren Street
J. C. Walter
Drath Bros
Thirty-seventh Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
W. F. Anderson
Gua Brandburg
Grand Avenue
H. J. Brimle
Randolph Street
Randolph Market
J. W. Taylor
Lemont, IL
Milk
T. Lacey
Charles Haberg
Monroe Avenue
Longheld
Lemont
J. Kerstens
Byrneville
J. Craigmill
Willow Springs
A. H. Eastman
Orchard Place
K. Behlke
Scharf & Oetjen
Lake Street
Conakes
H. Quillel
Madison ' Avenue
City Milk Inspection
Milk Dealers’ Protective Association
Church Street
Andrew Rohana
County Democracy
James A. Hogans
Miinois Stone Company
Elitz
James A. Hogan
The
Illinois Stone Company
Board of Local Improvements
Pullman Palace
Col
Frank O. Lowden
Chilcago
Iroquois Club
Sewer Work Union
Advlieistration
Gambrinus Brewing Company
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