Cigarette fundraising scrutiny and license rules amid WWI
The Eagle reports concerns that Red Cross appeals are being used to promote cigarette sales for soldiers in France. It outlines Illinois wartime fundraising rules, license requirements, audits, and penalties to weed out frauds, listing the state defense council procedures and responsible officials.
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France
Theagle
Red Cross
Towit
Pall Bearers’ Union
Undertakers
State Council of Defense
Congress
United States
Illinois
State War Board
Ulinois
State Council
E. Be, Ward
Richard Miller
Alice M. Cox
West Adis Street
No More Lawyers Reelection Sentiment From Voters
Voters express preference for reelection of good judges and oppose life tenure. They urge clear electors to choose judges and officials, dislike officials who seek Trustress positions, and want tickets with both judges and non judges. They insist the people pay the freight and demand fair deals with no favoritism.
Ballot reform urged to curb boss influence in elections
Opinion column warns that bosses in river wards allegedly controlled official ballots to steer votes on primary and election days. It recalls past threats to change printers and cites police reports and newspapers as proof of repeated manipulation, urging reform to protect honest voters and candidates.
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Election Board
The Ballot Graft in Chicago History of Election Plunder
A historical account discusses the ballot graft as a celebrated prior ploy in Chicago. It claims the scheme surpassed council finances and tax rolls in wealth and negligence. The piece urges scrutiny of public expenditures and registration costs amid calls for reform and accountability.
Ogden Avenue Extension Route Planned by City Engineers
City engineers plotted a 3,000,000 extension of Ogden Avenue from Union Park on the Wear side to Lincoln Park in the north. President Michael J. Balerty of the project team commented on the progress and initial mapping efforts.
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Qeden Avenue
Union Park
Wear
Lincoln Park
Michael J. Balerty
Citizens hear appeal for war bonds drive and savings
The speaker urged broad support for a government bond issue, urging every person to subscribe. Officials noted the per capita share and emphasized bonds as a remedy for postwar relief, while bankers and merchants weighed in on expected subscription levels and market impact.
Favor With Powers Governing Election Affairs Recalled
A compact note recalls the influence of those who have managed election affairs in past years, highlighting concerns about their long grip on process and outcomes. The remark implies critique of entrenched control and calls for scrutiny or reform.
County to pay soldier employes amid military service
Cook County will compensate employees who join the armed forces by making up the difference between federal service and county salaries, up to 125 dollars monthly, funded by a 15000 dollar pool. Mayor Thompson notes a local improvements board plans Ogden avenue extension as part of the Michigan boulevard link with engineers expected to report soon.
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Cook County
United States
National Army
Thompson
Ogden Avenue
Michigan Boulevard
Maherty
West Randolph Street
Clark Street
Union Park
Lincoln Park
Draft Printing Bid Queries in City and County Roles
To the Editor questions arise whether bids for printing draft registration lists were solicited by city or county or by the Board of Election Commissioners and whether competition existed for this large contract. The letter critiques McAdoo plans, bond subscriptions, and reader notes about bond issues, taxation, and Chicago’s expected share, suggesting skepticism about the projected small subscriptions and the attractiveness of the new issue versus Liberty Bonds.
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Board of Election Commissioners
McAdoo
Chiricago
Tam
Sell Tickets for Fake Picnic in Te County Clerk Office
An alleged ticket scam at Te County Clerk’s office prompts officials to deny involvement. Clerk Robert Mo Sweitzer and others say they had no knowledge of any admission or plan. The county plans to hold a meeting to address the matter and consider separating implicated staff.
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Tee County Clerk's
Ottier
Elton
Ain
Robert Mo
Attale
Sweitzer
Civil Service
Plente Wis
State Tax Board Organizes for Year’s Work
The state board of co uabeition met and organized for the year’s work with State Auditor Andrey Russel as ex officio chairman. Moore of Ridgeway Wik was elected secretary. Committees were appointed covering personal property, towns and cites lots, lands, general equalization, resolutions, organization, rules, and conference. The board meets in five weeks to hear reports on county assessments.
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State Board of Couabeition
Andrey Russel
Moore
Ridgeway Wik
Dol Bo Shinckelton
Cornell
Harry
Nientinsade
Evanston
Herbert Ss Williams
Harvard
STOP MILK ROBBERY Prices to be fixed by the government
Prices to fix milk are likely unsatisfactory to Chicago producers say Potter chairman of the Clergque Milk Producers Association. He informed Alderman Willis Natice that cows will be sent to slaughterhouses by the food administration and the Chicago health committee. They do not allow producers a reasonable prowl in the face of a contemplated 8 per cent price advance. Governor Lowden.
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Chicago
Potter
Clicque Milk Producers’ Association
Willis O. Natice
Council Health Committee
Chicago Health Committee
Nance
Lowden
Migs Ae REDUCES SCHOOL CHIEFS
Chiengou district officials hear about reductions in district leadership positions as Superintendent Shoop outlines pending changes and lists candidates and terms for new posts with an emphasis on cost savings and reorganizational aims.
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Migs
Civil Service Examinations At City Court House Held Soon
Public notice announces civil service examinations in City Court House for various county and state roles. Applications must be filed on blank forms with the Civil Service Commission before the deadline. Only applicants meeting residence and attendance requirements will be considered. Pay and maintenance vary by position, with dates set through September and October at multiple county institutions.
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Atiel
Hateeman
Lahore
Ede
Wey
Tony
Niger
Chile
Department of Gynecalogy
Chine Anid
Lay
Sephow Tayy
A. Sepros
Pebt Ag Pleants Midet Furtish Oon
Penedia Andl Natetiak
Ospitab
Septi
Rats
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