Lone Aldermen Showdown In Citywide Referendum
The article outlines voter choices on November 4 to decide nonpartisan aldermen elections and a fifty-ward city with one alderman per ward. It explains differences between bills as passed and original civic bills, including term lengths, recall removal, and whether clerk and treasurer remain elective. It also notes a law removing political holidays for primaries and elections, plus guidance to civic groups on supporting or opposing measures. The piece references South Chicago Illinois Central issues and local alderman Fetzer’s actions.
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Conference Committee of Civic Organization
Conference Committee
Senate
House
Essays by Judge John Stelk in Speeders Court
A judge remarks that paying fines in the Speeders Court serves as a good investment by curbing the lawless spirit toward traffic rules. The note cites a fine for a minor first offense as contributing to the city treasury.
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John Stelk
Speeders’ Court
Former sailor named director of city food bureau
A former chief petty officer in the navy, Frank Ward Ladky, will receive the post as director of the city's new food bureau. He was eighth on the eligible Civil Service list, but is first eligible under a state law giving preference to army and navy veterans. Ladky, 25, had prior Navy food handling and civilian traffic experience.
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New Food Bureau
Russell J. Poole
Thompson
Food Commission
Poole
Civil Service Lst
Health
Robertson
Army
Navy
Frank Ward Ladky
North Menard Avenue
Percy B. Coffin
Civil Service Commission
Ladky
Fetzer Seeks States Attorney Nomination in Republican Ranks
Republicans discuss Alderman William R. Fetzer as a potential successor to Maclay Hoyne for states attorney. Fetzer, a former assistant states attorney and active council member, is highlighted for his track record, public service, and strong ward support.
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William R. Fetzer
Maclay Hoyne
Fetzer
Weber Would Make a Useful Member of the Convention
George Welsh Weber of 917 Hast wood place seeks delegate nomination in the Thirty first district for the constitutional convention. Chicago awaits progress as Commissioner W G Keith proposes electric system changes to curb theft and cut city costs, prompting questions from Chief Garrity about new operations.
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Weber
George Welsh Weber
Hastwood Place
Thirtyfirst
Chicago
W. G. Keith
Bureau of Electricity
Garrity
Fraudulent Stock Dealers Targeted by Illinois Officials
Illinois Secretary of State Lewis L. Emmerson announces a rigid blue sky law enforcement plan after consulting investment bankers and the Chicago Association of Commerce committee investigating advertising. The Chicago Stock Exchange listing committee will assist in identifying fraudulent concerns.
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Lewis L. Emmerson
Illinois
Chicago Association of Commerce
Emmerson
Chicago Stock Exchange
Congress Hotel Grows Kauflman Purchase In Boston
The Congress Hotel Company buys the fees at 510 and 524 Michigan Boulevard from Mary V. McCormick trustees for 262500. Lot 510 measures 26 by 110 feet, 87 feet south of Congress street, leased 99 years from 1902 at 4500 annually. Lot 524 measures 26 by 172 feet, leased 100 years from 1905 at 6000 annually. Sale quoted on a 4 percent basis. Negotiated by David B Simon and B W Eisendrath for the buyers.
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Congress Hotel Company
Mary V. McCormick
Michigan Boulevard
Congress Street
David
Simon
B. W. Eisendrath
Alderman Steffen Eyes Reform Plan for Chicago Police
Alderman Walter P. Steffen and his police committee return from major cities with reforms for Chicago policing. The plan rotates plainclothes patrols at stations, replaces desk sergeants with lieutenants, expands eight hour shifts, and aims to curb jealousy while boosting efficiency. Commissioner Keith supports testing the lighting and alarm boxes citywide to keep cops on the job.
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Walter P. Steffen
Police Committee
Keith
Boston
Council
Ottier
Chicago
Garrity
Ald
John G. Horne
Gas, Oil and Electric Light Committee
Real estate taxes set to base on half value in Cook County
The Cook County board of review approved taxing 1919 bills on a one half assessed valuation instead of one third. The change, effective July 1, follows a new state law to fund interest on upcoming bonds with reduced tax rates by shifting valuation and lowering levy amounts for cities, sanitary districts, and other bodies.
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Cook County
Board of Review
New Order
Paul H. Wisder
Board of Assessors
Dr J Wilford Wine Honored For Major Rank Promotion
Dr J Wilford Wine a Chicago surgeon who enlisted as a first lieutenant at the war’s start rose to captain and served among the injured in the St Mihiel salient. He has received Washington notice of promotion to major for outstanding service. Promotion recommended March 25 1919 but armistice delayed the appointment until now. His devotion to the troops is praised as well deserved.
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J. Wilford Wine
Chicago
St. Mihiel Salient
Washington
Wine
Duffy Enters Race for Constitutional Convention Seat
John M. Duffy, noted lawyer and public citizen, announces candidacy for delegate to the constitutional convention from the Twenty first district. He is described as honest and trustworthy and ready to stand up for the rights of the people on vital public issues.
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John M. Duffy
Duffy
Glenn for delegate in Sixth district constitutional convention
The piece endorses John M. Glenn as the best equipped candidate for delegate to the constitutional convention in the Sixth district highlighting his experience ability courage and honesty. It notes Mr and Mrs Oscar Deis vacationing at Lake Geneva and announces the re opening of Oscar Deis Piano School on September 1st.
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John M. Glenn
Oscar Deis
Lake Geneva
Piano School
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Ira HE
Straus
W. B. McIlvaine
McCormicks
Kaufmans
Congress Hotel
Kaufmans Buy
Steffen
Department of Gas and Electricity
Sweitzer
Reinberg
Harry R. Gibbons
Martin O’brien
Tax Extension Bureau
M. F. Sullivan
Hoyne
Leon Hornstein
Ettelson
Robert Redfield
Committee of One Hundred
Douglas Sutherland
Civic Federation of Chicago
Mathew Mills
Brundage
Alfred Mace
Hyde Park
Colin C. H. Fyffe
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
B. M. Winston
Board of
Lincoln Park Commissioners
Roy O. West
South Park Commissioners
Sanitary District
Walter Beebe
Charles H. Wacker
Chicago Pisasion
D. B
Lowden
State Tax Commission
Frank F. Noleman
Centralia
Joseph B. Sanborn
C. C. Craig
The
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Galesburg
H. H. Merrick
Great Lakes Trust Company
Solid New Bank
DR. Wine
U.S. Army
Glenn
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