Prune the Pay Rolls and Chicago’s Public Woes
The piece attacks city payroll waste and a large idle class in Chicago, urging Mayor Dunne to axe drones in the city hall after vacation. It praises cleanups on street and sidewalk obstructions, praises policing against loiterers, and comments on political reform and potential Democratic nominees for municipal offices. It also notes proposed tunnel closures to enable electrification and endorses several local officials and judges.
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Chicago
Dunne
Public Works
Tatterson
Michigan Avenue
Randolph Street
Re-election Hailed for Thomas J Webb to Sanitary Board
Supporters praise Thomas J Webb for honest faithful conduct in public service and unwavering focus on taxpayers interests. They describe him as an active progressive board member whose re election would reflect strong citizen leadership for the district.
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Thomas J. Webb
Board of Sanitary Trustees
Webb
Mr. Webb
Board of Drainage Trustees
Chicago Democratic Shakeup Said Tied to Mayor Dunne
A looming shakeup in the Democratic party of Chicago and Cook County is attributed to friends of Mayor Dunne. Reportedly, supporters claim the story of upheaval will come true if Dunne is accurately quoted.
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Democratic Party of
Chicago
Cook County
Friends of
Dunne
Camplan
Democracy of
James O Shaughnessy Seen as Key Figure in Democratic Reorganization
James O Shaughnessy has shown strong organizing and leadership skills within the Democratic party and is regarded as one of the men who will play a major role in future reorganization efforts.
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Shippy
Tie
Clark Street
Kinzie Street
James O'Shaughnessy
Democratic Party
OShaughnessy Praised by Mayor Dunne In Political Circles
The local Democratic machinery is praised with OShaughnessy held in high esteem by Mayor Dunne as a trusted representative of Hearst interests in the West. He is noted as a genial cultured journalist. The piece calls for action on the sewer project to provide Lake Michigan water, and for Dunne to resume municipal reforms after vacation to boost popularity.
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O'Shaughnessy
Dunne
Willian Randolph Hearst
Chicago Dems Eye New Deal And Traction Settlement
A Chicago reform era unfolds as Mayor Dunne plans a party reorganization to prune deadwood and push a traction settlement. Delegates praise Waterson and Collins while water woes worsen in Roseland, Pullman, and nearby wards amid calls for cleaner public works and improved sewer plans.
City funds diverted to intercepting sewer project drew concern
The city engineer states the water fund was redirected toward the intercepting sewer system, yet the project is not fully built or operational. Responsibility for this peculiar lapse remains unclear, as officials debate who approved or oversaw the diversion and project progress.
Sullivan Praised For National Leadership Amid Durand Appointment
Roger C. Sullivan, Democratic national committeeman for Tlinois, enjoys high regard among Prairie State residents and the nation. The article notes his prominence in selecting Elliott Durand as a director of the National Association of...
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Roger C. Sullivan
Tlinois
Prairie State
Elliott Durand
The
National Association of
Study of Plains for New Courthouse
Plains for the new courthouse are being studied with hope for a design and execution more satisfactory and enduring than the one now being torn down, signaling plans for a lasting civic building.
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Qose
Chicago crime and costly courthouse stir taxpayers
Chief of Police Collis notes ongoing thefts as a festive hold up man and burglar prosper in Chicago. The courthouse now being torn down cost 83,000,000 to erect and was built hardly a generation ago, leaving taxpayers grimbling at the burden.
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Court House
Recorder
Collis
Chicago
Milk bottle labeling rule backed by city administration
If strictly enforced the new city milk sale rule will benefit the public. Bottles must bear the dealer name and the source of the milk, marking a clear traceability requirement for consumers.
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Chicago
Wliss
John J Owens Praised as Public Official and Lawyer
John J Owens earns high esteem for exceptional ability and faithful performance of duties. He stands as one of the brightest members of the Illinois and Cook County bar.
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Henry Roth
Cook County
John J. Owens
Mer. Owens
Hlinois
Hon John C Felger Praised for Board of Education Service
Citizens commend Hon John C Felger for faithful work on the county board of education and express willingness to reward his service with public honors from the county and state.
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John C. Felger
Board of Education
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Bridewell
Chicago Federation of Labor
Collins
Tribune
Yates
Egypt
la Salle
Washington Street
Theodore Mayer
Merras
Ainckney
National Association of Manufacturers
Lake Michigan
Eckhart
West Park Board
Oscar F. Mayer
Mayer
Roseland
Pullman
West Pullman
Kensington
Detroit
State
Dearborn
Apalee
Doherty
Marcus Kavanagh
Teamsters
Comptroller's
Rand-McNally
Barrett
William Legner
Democrats
NEW Deal
Johnnie Powern
Be, Br, Bliss
City Tailway Company
Board of Review
Chieane
Milwaukee
Chief Collins
Clarence
Darrow
Eighth District
Watterson
Clear South Water Street
Aldern Johnnie Powers
City Railway Company
Col BR. RR. Biss
Deneen
Lincoln Park Board
Anos Pettibone
Bryan Lathrop
Francis T. Simmons
LE. HL Gansbergen
James Pease
Hopkins
Sanitary District Board
Senator Hopkins
Duine
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