Chicago Tax Plots To Extend Alderman Terms And Boost Taxes
A Chicago article reports a finance committee plan to extend alderman terms for one year, scrap aldermanic primaries for two years, and raise city funds via a 5 mill tax levy plus consolidating city clerks and treasurers duties. It notes potential governor approval, cost savings of about 500000 annually, and a push to obtain new taxing powers while major elections and constitutional questions loom.
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May Abolish All Elections Sparks Graft Debate
A political maneuver in Illinois aims to abolish aldermanic elections next Spring and then target Fall elections and primaries through a Fusion tactic framed as patriotic. The November slate includes a U.S. senator succeeding Lewis, two at large congressmen, a state treasurer to replace Len Small, and a state superintendent to follow Francis.
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Illinois
United States
Lewis
Medill McCormick
William £. Mason
Len Small
Francis
City Council Hears Cabaret Ordinances and License Issues
The Chicago council debated two cabaret ordinances at a Monday meeting one licensing cabarets and barring dancing where liquor is sold and the other brewers’ measure abolishing cabarets. Ald. McCormick proposed an audit to surface dance violations under special bar permits amid pushes to end such permits.
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A. A. McCormick
Oliver L. Watson
Committee On Home Defense
American Defense Society
Congress
Home Defense Committee
Ald. E. F. Cullerton
Judiciary Committee
McCulloch Nominated for Mayor at Republican Rally
Charles A. McCulloch was nominated for the Republican mayoral race during a round up of party leaders at the Eagle River Shooting and Fishing club dinner at Hotel Morrison. Homer K. Galpin chaired the speeches and seconding moments while McCulloch avoided hinting at any withdrawal from the race. Notables in attendance included Coroner Peter M. Hoff man and several judges, aldermen, and party officials.
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Eagle River
Hotel Morrison
Homer K. Galpin
McCulloch
Peter M. Hoffman
Hebel
Foell
How They Would Save City From Financial Hole
Legislative suggestions to pull the city from its finances include removing Maj. Funkhouser First Deputy Weatbrook Walter L Fisher and Edward W Bemis per Rep Michael L Igoe. Traction and water funds cited by Rep Frank P Caviezel. Proposals cut saloon licenses to 500 and ice cream parlors to 1000 a year while oppose by Leon Hornstein assistant corporation counsel citing laws against these ideas.
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Weatbrook
Walter L. Fisher
Edward W. Bemis
Michael L. Igoe
Frank P. Caviezel
Thomas Curran
John Walsh
Leon Hornstein
K Water Street Plan Official Indorsement
Official indorsement to the plan for the improvement of South Water street was given by the Chicago plan authorities.
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South Water Street
Chicago Plan
Public works and tax relief urged as graft risk grows
Chicago officials warn against a Contractors' Ring seeking more city money defying President Wilson's call to halt nonessential public work. Commissioner Bennett cites two million dollars owed to suppliers amid looming debt and interest threats. A city survey and budget reforms are urged, with talks on consolidating finances, staffing, and inspectorate to curb leaks and waste.
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Wilson
Chicago
Public Works
Frank I. Bennett
Attempts to Hinder Governor by Grafters at Special Session
A Chicago meeting at the Hotel Sherman urged Mayor Thompson and the council to refer plans to reclaim South Water Street by doubledecking from North Michigan to North Market to the board of local improvements. Charles H. Wacker outlined benefits, with lantern slides shown to meet payrolls. City finances are tight. Comptroller Pike and Alderman Richert warned no relief is available as departments seek funds. Oscar E. Hewitt notes the city may need 7,500,000 more or more for core needs.
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Herald
Chicago
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Lowden
Hotel Sherman
Thompson
South Water Street
North Michigan Avenue
North Market Street
Board of Local Improvements
Charles H. Wacker
Oscar E. Hewitt
The
Recorder Haas's Men Remembered for Christmas Boxes
Eleven former employees in County Recorder Joseph F. Haas orfs office now in the U S army will receive Christmas boxes. The gifts include sweaters socks candy soap and cigars donated by Mr Haas. The packing was done by thirty three women during an efficiency luncheon hosted by Mrs J W Blacklidge.
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Joseph F. Haas
United States Army
Haas
J. W. Blacklidge
City May Refuse Licenses to Aliens
City council weighs barring aliens from licenses as about 6000 affected by anti alien order. Members express strong support, citing complaints that aliens owning small restaurants and stores gain by absence of other tradesmen and build up business at expense of men in the colors. Ald Byrne's ordinance would require all drivers of automobiles to comply.
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Byrne
Beach Nuts look to nominate mayor amid bank scandal
The Beach Nuts, a north shore club of contrac tors and politicians with thousands in unpaid city claims, push one of their own for mayor at a banquet costing six dollars a plate. High society figures mingle with graham bank note abusers as deposits miss the holiday season. The group seeks a Fusion primary to back their candidate, leaving taxpayers facing a heavy burden.
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Beach Nuts
North Shore
Atyle
Graham
Graham Bank
Turkey
Welcome soldiers in Chicago plan city welcome to Camp Grant
The Chicago city officials adopted resolutions to warmly welcome Camp Grant soldiers who will soon depart for the world conflict. They urged prompt drafting of a fitting welcome for their arrival and extended an invitation to the commanding general and the Eighty sixth division to visit the city, with elaborate programs planned by city organizations and officials.
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Chicago
Council Committee On Home Defense
Eighty-sixth Division
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