Lone Aldermen Vote On City Structure In November
The election on November 4 will decide whether aldermen are nonpartisan and if the city is divided into fifty wards with one alderman each. The conference committee urges favorable action on both acts and outlines key differences from earlier bills. The plan includes fifty wards with two or four year terms by referendum, keeps elected city clerk and treasurer for four years, and ends recall. A separate provision makes no primary or election day a holiday, with penalties enforced by judges.
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Conference Committee of Civic Organization
Conference Committee
Senate
House
Essays by Judge John Stelk
A Speeders Court note urges fines as a wise investment to curb lawless driving. The piece argues that paying a fine for a minor first offense supports the city treasury and reinforces respect for traffic rules.
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John Stelk
Speeders’ Court
Former Sailor Named City Food Bureau Director
A former navy petty officer will head the city’s new food bureau, replacing Russell J. Poole after an eligibility review. Frank Ward Ladky, 25, formerly chief petty officer, ranked eighth but cleared by state law favoring army and navy veterans. He will be certified for the post, as no others with such service ahead of him existed. Ladky brings food handling and traffic-work experience from his naval career.
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New Food Bureau
Russell J. Poole
Thompson
Food Commission
Poole
Robertson
Army
Navy
Frank Ward Ladky
North Menard Avenue
Percy B. Coffin
Civil Service Commission
Ladky
Fetzer for States Attorney Nomination Boosted by Republicans
Republicans favor Alderman William R. Fetzer for states attorney to succeed Maclay Hoyne. Fetzer is a respected lawyer and former assistant states attorney known for an active city council record. He advocated upgrading local rail tracks in his district.
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William R. Fetzer
Maclay Hoyne
Fetzer
Fraudulent Stock Dealers Targeted by Illinois Blue Sky Law
Illinois Secretary of State Lewis L. Emmerson announces strict enforcement of the blue sky law after consultations with investment bankers and the Chicago Association of Commerce. The Chicago Stock Exchange listing committee agrees to assist in identifying fraudulent concerns.
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Lewis L. Emmerson
Ilinois
Chicago Association of Commerce
Emmerson
Chicago Stock Exchange
Congress Hotel sale to Kaufman firm completed
The Congress Hotel Company bought the fees at 510 and 524 Michigan boulevard from Mary V. McCormick trustees for 262 500 on a four percent basis. The two parcels measure 26x110 and 26x172 feet with long leases dating from 1902 and 1905. Negotiators were David B. Simon and B W Eisendrath.
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Congress Hotel Company
Mary V. McCormick
Michigan Boulevard
Congress Street
David
Simon
B. W. Eisendrath
Chicago police reform plan aims to rotate plainclothes patrols
Alderman Steffen and his committee return from a tour of major cities with proposals to rotate three plainclothes officers at all stations, replace desk sergeants with lieutenants, and create eight hour shifts to curb jealousy and improve performance. The plan excludes the detective bureau and envisions faster crime notification through fire alarm boxes. The proposal draws support from city and state officials and civic groups as it undergoes public hearings.
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Walter P. Steffen
Police Committee
Keith
Boston
Council
Chicago
Garrity
Ald
John G. Horne
Gas, Oil and Electric Light Committee
No clear headline present
A fragmented report describes Alderman Fetzer and other officials with mixed political notes, local election implications, property acquisitions in Michigan boulevard, and plans from Commissioner Keith on city electrical and police communication changes. Chief Garrity expresses caution as operations evolve.
Weber Seen as Useful Delegate Candidate in Thirty First District
George Welsh Weber of 917 East Wood Place, a well known publicist, is a candidate for delegate to the constitutional convention in the Thirty first district.
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George Welsh Weber
Eastwood Place
Real estate taxes in Cook County to be based on half value
Cook County taxpayers will pay 1919 bills on assessed value of one half of property, not one third. The board of review adopted the change to align with a new state law effective July 1, intended to fund interest on forthcoming bond issues for public works. Chief Clerk Wisder explained the legislature raised the base for assessment and requires tax rates to be lowered correspondingly.
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Sweitzer
Reinberg
Harry R. Gibbons
Martin O'Brien
Tax Extension Bureau
M. F. Sullivan
Hoyne
Leon Hornstein
Thompson
Ettelson
Robert Redfield
Committee of One Hundred
Douglas Sutherland
Civic Federation of Chicago
Mathew Mills
Brundage
Alfred Mace
Hyde Park
Colin C.H. Fyffe
John M. Glenn
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
B. M. Winston
Board of
Lincoln Park Commissioners
Roy O. West
Board of Review
South Park Commissioners
Walter Beebe
Charles H. Wacker
D. BE. Shanahan
Lowden
Frank F. Noleman
Centralia
Joseph B Sanborn
Chicago
C. C. Craig
Illnois
Cook County
New Order
Paul HH. Wisder
Board of Assessors
Dr Wilford Wine Honored With Major Promotion
Dr Wilford Wine a Chicago surgeon who joined as a first lieutenant at the war start rose to captain and distinguished himself among the injured in the St Mihiel salient. Washington notified his promotion to major for his splendid services. His recommendation dated March 25, 1919, delayed by the armistice, marks a well deserved reward for his heroism.
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Oj. Wilford Wine
Chicago
St. Mihtel
Washington
Dr Wine
Duffy Announces Candidacy for Constitutional Convention Delegate
John M. Duffy, a noted lawyer and public spirited citizen, announces his bid to be the delegate from the Twenty first senatorial district. He is described as honest and trustworthy and pledged to uphold the rights of the people on all public issues.
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John M. Duffy
Duffy
Glenn for Sixth District Constitutional Convention Delegate
A campaign note endorses John M. Glenn as the best equipped choice to represent the Sixth district at the constitutional convention. It highlights Glenns experience proven ability and honesty as key qualifications for the role.
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John M. Glenn
Deis Family Summer at Lake Geneva
Mr and Mrs Oscar Deis have spent part of their vacation at Lake Geneva as Oscar Dais Viano Selool plans to reopen its studio on September.
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Oscar Deis
Lake Geneva
Oscar Dais Viano Selool
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