Public Hit Hard On Chicago Pavement Scandals Report
Experts estimate contractors gained 385000 in extra profits from poor pavements laid last summer while property owners paid the price. University of Illinois engineer Ira O Baker and council finance staff accuse skimpy concrete, binder and asphalt plus faulty specs and weak inspection. Recommendations call for department reorganization, better materials, and stricter inspector training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Local Improvements
Chicago
Ira O. Baker
University of Illinois
Council Finance Committee
James Miles
F. A. Cenfield
Finance Committee
Capitain, Merriam
T. J. Lynch
Baker
Department of Engineering and Inspection
These Raise Wages in Chicago Employers Boost Holiday Bonuses
Chicago companies announce wage boosts as a Christmas gesture. Harrison B. Riley of Chicago Title and Trust says employees will receive a 10 percent annual salary increase, signaling broad prosperity and tangible year end gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Bridge and Ironworks
George T. Horton
105Th and
Throop Streets
Greeneville
Bridgeburg
Ont
Chapin & Co
la Salle Street
Santa Claus
Continental Belt and Ironworks
West 43Rd Street
Chicago
Harrison B. Riley
Chicago Title and Trust Company
STOP ALL BRIDGE WORK Halt ordered on Chicago movable bridge plans
City Administrator orders halt on all further movable bridge plans in Chicago. City Engineer John Ericson says the Nov 14 directive from Deputy Commissioner William Burkhart may delay letting bridge contracts six months. Three city designed bridges at $50,000 risk waste if patent systems are used.
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John Ericson
William Burkhardt
William R. Moorhouse
New York
Thompson
Chicago
Ericson
Hoyne Sworn In For Second Term As State's Attorney
State's Attorney Maclay Hoyne took the oath for a second term in a Monday morning ceremony in the Criminal Court building. Judge George Kersten administered the oath. Ad dresses were delivered by 8S. Gregory and Lessing Rosenthal for the Chicago Bar Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maclay Hoyne
George Kersten
Criminal Court
Gregory
Lessing Rosenthal
Chicago Bar Association
High State Tax Rate Amid Deficit Crisis in Illinois
Illinois confronts its highest tax rate in history as a $5.5 million general fund deficit looms. State Treasurer Andrew Russell, who opposed the prior low rate, says an 85 cent rate is needed to cover the shortfall. prior maximums were 70 cents in 1913, 48 cents in 1914, and 55 cents in 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Andrew Russel
Gilbert Anderson and NY counsel close Chicago theater deal
Gilbert Anderson known as Broncho Billy and his New York lawyer William Klein arrived in Chicago to finalize negotiations for adding another playhouse to the Loop. Negotiations between Chicago and New York had progressed for some time and the deal was closed on Monday. No location has yet been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert M. Anderson
Broncho Billy
Es- Sanay Film Manufacturing Company
New York
William Klein
Chicago
Loop
Studebaker Day Marks New Series 18 Car Unveiled
President Lafayette Markle of L Markle Company describes the new Studebaker Series 18 as a forward looking model. The announcement signals a shift in design and technology for the brand amid industry buzz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Lafayette Markle
L. Markle Company
Stuckart’s Great Record Sets County Interest Mark
County Treasurer Henry Stuckart reported record interest on public funds for the year ending Nov 30, with a $297,828.69 transfer to the county board. In two years in office his interest returns total $569,184.48, far exceeding prior records despite low bank rates of 2 percent.
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Henry Stuckart
Stuckart
New Municipal Court Judges Assigned to Preside
The assignment of judges to municipal courts begins December 4 as newly elected judges take seats. Judge Stelk will sit in Domestic Relations, Judge Fisher remains in the Morals court, and Judge Dolan will re- likely fill another docket role.
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Stelk
Fisher
Dolan
Boys’ Court
City Hall
Trade
Clark Street
Mahoney
Chicago
Sheffield
Swanson
West Chicago
Shakespeare Avenues
Ublir
Maxwell Street
3Th Street
Barasa
Englewood
Stockyards
LaBay
Hyde Park
South Chicago
Courtney
Desplaines Street
Stewart
Morals
Scully Defends Election Integrity Amid Claims of Fraud
Judge Thomas F. Scully rejected fraud accusations after the county officers’ election and urged critics to present evidence. The piece notes legislative committee shifts, names potential chairmen such as De Young and Dahlberg, and details tax and election reform links. It also covers remarks on rabbit meat, sausage quality, and Texas rabbit slaughter amid a bounty program.
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Thomas F. Scully
Studebaker introduces seven new exclusive features and refinements
The article touts a Studebaker with gunmetal finish and 25 operations to create it plus exclusive with Studebaker arm chairs and reversible front seat. It highlights a refined carburetor system, chrome nickel steel parts, Timken bearings, a 100 ampere hour Willard battery, and other mechanical improvements while noting police court assignments and the fatigue of election workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Yale
Willard
Legislature Eyes Rule Changes to Expedite Lawmaking
Republican house leaders are crafting rules to speed legislation. Proposals include fewer committees one day per week set for action on appropriation bills and limits on appropriation counts. The changes aim to streamline process and accelerate passage.
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House
Chicago election calendar outlines 1917 dates
The 1917 Chicago election calendar lists two primaries, two elections and three registration days. Key events include January 29 filing begins, February 7 last day for primary petitions, February 27 municipal primary, March 13 pre election registration, April 8 municipal election, August 22 pre primary registration, September 12 judicial primary, and November 6 election for ten Superior Court judges. Registration days apply to movers since the October biennial period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Election Board
Superior Court
Rabbit Sausage Plans Stir Texas and Chicago
The Chicago Daily News reports rabbit sausage debates with Oscar Mayer dismissing rabbit meat as unsuitable for sausage due to its softness. Dispatches from Austin claim Texas agricultural authorities will promote rabbit meat nationwide and erect a plant for jack rabbit sausage in West Texas, with at least a million rabbits involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Texas
Oscar F. Mayer
Austin
Tex
State Department of Agriculture
Hamilton Club Trains to Springfield for Inauguration
Two special trains will convey Hamilton Club members to Springfield for Governor-elect Frank Lowden’s inauguration on January 8. Chicago committee members include Rowe, Allen, Souther, Starry, McEvoy, and Sterling. Club reception in Springfield led by Charles W Vail with 140+ reservations. The club will display its own equipment for the parade and return after the inaugural ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Club
Springfield
Frank O. Lowden
Chicago
Frederick R. Rowe
Royal N. Allen
C. N. Souther Starry K. McEvoy
Fred R. Sterling
Springfeld
Charles W Vail
Governor Dunne Purchases New Chicago Home
Governor Edward P. Dunne buys a new residence on Gordon Terrace in Chicago, at Hart Taylor’s former house, and sells his Beacon Street home. He kept a Beacon Street room during his Springfield term as voting address in the Fortieth precinct of the Twenty-fifth ward with polling at 4519 North Clark Street.
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Edward PF. Dunne
Chicago
Gordon Terrace
Hart Taylor
Beacon Street
Springfield
Twenty-fifth
North
Clark Street
Congressman Juul Honored at Danish American Dinner
Congressman-elect Niels Juul was the guest of honor at a Danish descent group dinner at Dania hall on Sunday. Dr Max Henlus, president of the public library board, was toastmaster. Speakers included Chief Justice Harry Olson, Judge Torriaon, Corporation Counsel Ettelson and Henry L. Hertz. Carl Antonsen led the arrangements committee.
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Niels Juul
Dania Hall
Max Henlus
Public Library Board
Harry Olson
Torriaon
Ettelson
Henry L. Hertz
Carl Antonsen
NEW COUNTY OFFICIALS APPOINTMENTS LISTED
County Recorder Joseph F Haas names chief deputy John F B Devine and chief clerk T R Steinert. Clerk of the Superior Court John Kjellander designates chief deputy Leonard A Brundage and principal clerk Joseph French. Clerk of the Circuit Court A W Miller appoints chief deputy Louis Hutt.
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Joseph F. Haas
John FB. Devine
T. R. Steinert
Superior Court
John Kjellander
Leonard A. Brundage
Joseph French
Circuit Court
A. W. Miller
Louis Hutt
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Anderson Theater
Garrick
al. H. Woods
West Randolph
North Dearborn
Anderson Playhouse
Longacre
Anderson
F. Ray Comstock
Eee Pn
Hoyne
Scully
David KE
Shanahan
Edward D. Shurtleff
G. A. Dahlberg
Frederic R. de Young
Harvey
Revenue Committee
de Young
Judiciary Committee
W. P. Holaday
Danville
Representative Dahlberg
House Elections Committee
Lowden
Committee On Public Utilities
Harry Hamlin
William M. Brinkman
New England
Mr. Mayer
Edward Morris
Fred W. Davis
B. A. Eckhart
Merchant Miller
Gov. Dunne’s
Juul
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