Payrolls in Cook County offices show steep salary hikes
Investigative write up accuses County Clerk Phil Knopf and Sheriff’s office of oversized payrolls. It cites Knopf holding three posts, high deputies, and a total payroll of 2260400 yearly amid calls for reform and tax relief.
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Cook County
Phil Knopf
Knopf
United States
Lorimer
James Monaghan
Jim Monaghan
Monaghan
Ilinois
Superior
Circuit
R Seay
Bailiwick
Comptroller's Office
Ofice
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Lim
Ecord
Vss
Sheriff's Office
Criminal Court
Lead contenders emerge in city attorney race and county post
The field for the Republican city attorney nomination includes Thos U Caine and a withdraw may shift to county attorney. Tobin A Mefeetiit Trttts is noted as a potential tie and Shelly Cullom is highlighted as a strong supporter for the U S Senate bid.
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Cullom
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Lewin Seen As Likely City Treasurer Nominee
Hon James C Lewin praised for a splendid record as President of the County Board and Republican leaders favor his nomination for City Treasurer next spring as a strong party choice.
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James C. Lewin
Ald M. Poreman Seeks renomination in Fourth Ward
Ald M. Poreman of the Fourth Ward has made a grand record in the City Council and is believed set to be renominated, signaling a likely reelection next April.
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Poreman
County Board Grants Warrant After Coal Payment Delay
At Monday meeting, O Gara King and Co awarded a warrant for 83 Mein coal payment held since December. Vote 10 to 4 with Joafin Mack Van Steenberg Struck Joan and Trewin voting aye. Win Loether will not seek office next spring to focus on private business.
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Jloffinin
Mack, van Steenberg
Joan
Trewin
Loether
Mr Pred A Hangs Seen as Twelfth Ward County Central Choice
The report names Pred A Hangs as a resident of the Twelfth Ward and the latest tip suggests he will succeed Pred MM Thomt as the Twelfth Ward representative on the County Central Committee. The note reflects local political maneuvering and potential leadership change.
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Pred A. Hangs
Hailton
Council Adds Inquiry Into Unpaid Special Assessments
At last Monday’s council meeting Ald Verne faced questions from constituents about delayed special assessment payments. The ad hoc inquiry targeted Comptroller Beefoot and John A. May, secretary of the special assessment department, seeking an explanation for the payment delays.
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Verne
Beefoot
John A. May
Jissosement Department
City Council Debates Redistricting Proposals
Aldermen critique special commission plans as North Side wards are reapportioned. F K Blake opposes the change while Raymer presents a minority report. Reports ordered published and an effort urged to unite on a single proposition before further action. Council members comment eagerly on the new plans.
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Werno
Special
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Raymer
Gumboll B C Curtis Beckons in Speakership Bid
The fragment notes the so-called Gumboll B C Curtis of Grant Park HL staging a bid for Speakership while his Mammoth Cave record is recalled by critics as a past controversy. The piece emphasizes public memory and satirical tone about the candidate.
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B.C. Curtis
Grant Park
Mammoth Cave
Malley Sims firm rumors swirl on county office bids
The Malley-Sims law firm draws attention as Maley heads the Election Board and rumors spread that partner E W Sins aims for County Attorney. What action will Phil Knopf take regarding this matter?
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Butterine company execs questioned as grand jury eyes probe
Fragmented report notes tension as Revenue Agent McGlanis and a federal grand jury consider deeper inquiry into Braun & Fitts Butterine. It cites Braun expressing fear Congress may close his plant, and suggests calling John Jelke, vice president, to testify on Philadelphia and other recent events.
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Federal Grand Jury
Braun & Fitts
John BP. Jelke
Braun & Fitts Butterine Company
Federal Grand Jary
Johnny Jelke
Braun & Fitts Buttering Company
Philadelphia
Moxley Declares Congress Won’t Drive Him Out
The Hon. Will Moxley states he fears no political move to oust him in December. He declares he is here to stay and urges recognition of his persistence.
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Phil Knopf
Monaghan
Will. Moxley
Moxley
City Hall tale shows officials curb late hour justice schemes
A fragment hints at a Mayor and officials foiling a questionable scheme at City Hall. It notes how civic leaders checked the plan, yet warns ordinary citizens face greater risks when authorities act at odd hours.
County graft reforms urged as new board takes seats
The text notes long standing graft with no reforms, urging the new County Board to trench and reform. Taxpayers cheer lower city water bills this year under May or Harrison, while Sheriff Magerstadt and Perry A Hull clash over South Town patronage, hinting at rifts in the Lorimer Jamieson backed GOP.
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Magerstadt
Perry A. Hull
South Town
Lorimer Jamieson
Hull
Louis Behan
John R. Rooney
Political Maneuvering Tangles Ward Hopes in City
In the Sixth Ward Frank J. Palt’s election fate is tied to County Board outcomes. Local insiders expect Magerstadt to block appointment access until Palt’s county seat prospects clarify. The Fourth Ward Republican Club gears up for a clash with Madden, with Magerstadt backing anti Madden forces in prior scuffles.
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Frank J. Palt
Palt
Magerstadt
Martin B. Madden
Fourth Ward
Republican Club
Madden
Judge Hanecy
Moxley and Dadie Lead Butterine Manufacture World
Wm. J. Moxley and John Dadie are described as a hustling pair and a strong business team. The text proclaims that W. d. Moxley & Co. lead the world in the manufacture of butterine, highlighting their prominence in the field.
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Wm. J. Moxley
John Dadie
W.d. Moxley & Co
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