Graft, City Hall, and Harrison Critique in Chicago Notes
A critical editorial denounces a graft committee as a public misdirection, accusing Mayor Harrison and City Hall of shielding grafters and betting on gambling and policy patronage. It questions campaign fund sources, cites the Grand Rapids water case, and condemns political maneuvering while urging cleansing reform within the County Democracy. The piece also mocks payroll-influenced coverage and notes Roosevelt’s influence clashing with local debates.
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James i. Leary
Red” Brennan
Johnny Dorgan
Jim” McDermid
Colonel Morton
Duphay
John J. Coughlin
Michael Kenna
Chicago
Grand Rapids
City Hall panel re elects old officers on committee
The announcement notes no change in the Democratic County Central Committee as City Hall and the Payroll Brigade retain key committee posts. Critics blame graft and special committee chicanery for police failures and political influence in public streets. The Cornel moves to intervene in lowering the river tunnels, hoping to spur a resolution to the ongoing debate.
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Cnbal
Democratic County Central Committee
Democratic Party
Principal Claims Anarchists Emerge From Public Schools
A school principal asserts scores of anarchists arise from the public school system, dismissing surprise and blaming a Teachers' Federation led college of reform for the influence. The remark frames a critique of educators and their union.
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Teachers’ Federation
City Council Eulogizes Two Police Officers Murdered On Duty
By formal resolution the City Council honored the bravery and sacrifice of the two policemen who lost their lives while on duty. The act preserves their memory and acknowledges their service to the community.
Graft Committee Overshadows Local Security Measures
Between Sept 27 and Oct 27 there were 82 hold ups and burglaries with only 88 arrests. Police face pressure from the graft committee Civil Service Commission and the trial board, leaving little focus for other duties. Zina RK. Carter is poised to lead the Board of Sanitary Trustees.
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Herrmann Graft Committee
Civil Service Comission
Trial Board
Zina RK. Carter
Board of Sanitary Trustees
Fire Chief Musham praised for quick action at 880 Illinois Street
A local blaze at 880 Illinois Street put twenty Fire Department men at risk. Chief Musham and his calm promptitude saved the crew from certain death, with praise that he is the right man in the right place.
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Musham
Ilinois Street
Mushaa
Mayors graft committee blamed for scapegoats plan
The text argues that the Mayors graft committee would merely create scapegoats of a few small job holders and demoralize the officials, reflecting a critical view of the anti graft effort and its impact on local governance.
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Hagle
Police and Fire Departments React to Springfield Reunion
Chief O'Neill and Inspector Wheeler publicly back the stance critiquing William Preston Harrison. The North Side figure faces opposition as whispers from Republican leaders threaten a contentious upcoming Springfield gathering, casting doubt on the proposed reunion.
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Police and Fire Departments
O'Neill
Wheeler
William Preston Harrison
Globe Trotter
Congress
Open Meeting Comes Up Empty in City Transportation Panel
The Council Transportation Committee held an open meeting amid noisy declamation but provided no information. Visitors offered criticism, and no new facts emerged, confirming prior expectations about the session.
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Council Chamber
Council Transportation Committee
Health Dept Bulletin Warns 1908 Death Rate Will Exceed All Since 1800
The weekly Health Department bulletin states the 1908 death rate will be higher than any year since 1800, marking another of Harrison era legacies for Chicago.
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Bulletin of the Health Department
Chicago
Thompson and Walker Named Chairs of County Committees
Hon. William Hale Thompson and Ifon Edwin K Walker have been appointed to the chairmanship of the Public Service and Finance Committees of the County Board. The selections are praised as superior for these important positions.
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William Hale Thompson
Ifon
Edwin K. Walker
Public Service
Republican Convention Seen Likely In Chicago
Secretary Perry Heath of the National Republican Committee says Chicago is the proper place for the Republican convention and will probably get it. On some subjects, at least, Mr Heath's opinions are sound.
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Perry 8. Heath
National Republican Committee
Chicago
Mr. Teath
Government by newspaper trust warned by Governor Yates
In a statewide campaign Governor Yates describes government by newspaper trust as dangerous to American institutions, likening it to injunctions lynch law or mob rule and urging vigilance against undue press influence.
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Yates
William Gner Elected Vice President of Drainage Board
Mr William Gner recognized as one of the ablest and most useful Drainage Board members. A well deserved honor was paid him in his election to the office of vice president.
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William Gner
Drainage Board
Citizens discuss vigilante measures amid rising crime
Citizens debate forming vigilance groups as a club plans mass meetings to address ongoing crime. Armed thugs infest alleyways as squads prepare to confront the surge in violence and restore safety.
Chicago Listed as Border Town by Crime and Law View
James H. Eckels, president of Commercial National Bank, berates Chicago churches and press for indifference to law. He urges absolute, impartial enforcement and civic unity to curb crime and restore a responsible citizenry. He cites media sensationalism and calls for church action to elevate duty and law obedience.
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Chicago
James H. Eckels
Commercial National Bank
Presbyterian Social Union
Auditorium Hotel
Eckels
Mr. Eckels
Chicano
Presbyterian Church
Respect for Law in Enduring Communities Urged by Union
Mr Eckels addresses union members who respond with hearty applause. He urges suppressing horse racing dope news to curb gambling, while criticizing the Coroner's office and praising Building Commissioner George Williams for enforcing the law amid the World's Fair year.
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Coroner's Office
George Williams
Mayor Harrison Takes Up Traction Question Again
Mayor Harrison discusses recommendations for revoking a First Ward saloon license and expresses fatigue at revisiting issues. He emphasizes the traction question as a persistent concern, noting he has managed to keep bringing it to public attention.
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Harrison
First Ward
Pension board adopts Haymarket veterans pensioning suggestion
The Eagle notes the pension board has adopted a suggestion to pension the disabled Haymarket veterans. Next year the Council will be asked to grant the veterans the full pay of patrolmen.
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Haymarket
Pension Board
Alliance Report Claims Deneen Supports on Primary Day
A report suggests Hon. Chis. 8. De neen and Mayor Harrison have formed an alliance to back City Hall support on Republican primary day. The claim is viewed as the work of an enemy aiming to undermine Deneen and damage his standing.
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Chis
Deneen
Harrison
City asks elevated railways to run noiseless loops
The city authorities push a plan to force trains to operate around the loop without noise, a move seen as hostile toward elevated railways. The motive behind this policy appears to be to curb the usefulness and loyalty of the elevated lines, prompting questions about the real intent behind the crackdown.
Republicans in TL nois delegation back Warner for Governor
Nearly all Republican members of the TL nois delegation in Congress favor Hon. Vespasian Warner for Governor. If true this would be a notable boon for Warner, though other candidates deny it.
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Tlnois
Congress
Vespasian Warner
Warner
Hearst Bolster Split Ends with Williams Backers
Long excerpted letters and political commentary accuse City Hall grafters of foiling Hearst in Cook County. They claim James R. Williams trades support for Harrison’s delegates, while Hearst loyalists protest the backroom deals and demand fair treatment from local leaders.
Board of Education members learn a lesson at school
Some members of the Board of Education should attend school to learn a lesson about department duties. The remark implies public criticism of their understanding and actions within the education department.
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Board of Education
Board of Education to restrict union talks in schools
General commendation notes the Board of Education will refuse use of school facilities to labor leaders for discussion sessions. The move signals strict policy on outsiders in district facilities.
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Board of Education
Gubernatorial Hope Rests on Lightning, Not Santa
All candidates for guber natorial honors will suspend active work during the holidays. If Santa Claus bore the nomination, it might differ, but these gentlemen base their hopes on lightning reds rather than chimney flues and stockings.
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Santa Claus
Pleasant T. Chapman Aims for Congress Again in Williams District
Pleasant T. Chapman declares a second bid for Congress against J. R. Williams in Williams district. He predicts he can turn the tables next time and vows to keep Williams occupied if boosters fail to nominate Chapman for the White House.
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Pleasant T. Chapman
Congress
J. R. Williams
City Hall
White House
Mr. Chapman
Myr. Williams
Driving the thug out of Chicago appeal to reformers
An argument in favor of driving the thug out of Chicago appeals to friends of pure policies and good government by noting he will not be needed to stand by reform here until a year from next spring.
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Chicago
Revival of a Great Furniture Merchant After Racquets Incident
Mexander fT and Revell the noted furniture merchant escaped serious harm on Monday while playing racquets in the Chicago Athletic Association gym. A racquet hall struck Revell in the eye, causing a temporary blindness, but friends report the injury as painful yet temporary.
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Mexander
Revell
Chicago Athletic Association
Post Office Commission Appoints Coyne to Fairer Pay Basis
The Postmaster General Payne honors Coyne by naming him to a special commission of post office officials tasked with reporting a more equitable compensation framework. Coyne has proven himself capable and worthy for the role.
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Coyne
Vostmmaster
Payne
Special Commission
Post Attee
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