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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
1
Traction officials predict total value of local transportation facilities will be under 224 million with surface lines at about 151.7 million and elevated lines near 71.8 million. Final elevated valuation pending but guidance set between 70 and 72 million as the city considers consolidations, while surface line values are fixed by 1907 1908 ordinances.
A Chicago business delegation led by John M. Glenn urged the House Post Office committee to block Postmaster General Burleson from abolishing the pneumatic tube system in Chicago. They argued abolition would delay mail while Post Office officials defended a shift to auto handling and cited a Campbell letter noting 87 percent of tube mail could be faster by auto.
City administration orders halt to all plans for movable bridges. City Engineer John Ericson says the halt came from Deputy Commissioner William Burkhardt on November 14 as Commissioner Moorhouse nears resignation. Mayors and aldermen note it as a bid by bridge firms to gain design control while Chicago holds about 6.5 million dollars in bond funds for new bridges.
About 10 000 of Chicago’s poor will receive Christmas dinners at home as guests of Chicago Lodge of Elks No 4 The lodge will distribute baskets to 2000 families Auxiliary women help prepare the meals and members fill a Randol ph street and Fifth avenue storehouse Autos will deliver baskets for those unable to call The distribution is separate from the Big Brothers Association dinner for 2500 newsboys and poor boys.
Publicity efforts are planned to clear misconceptions about the Chicago Teachers Federation. A campaign will begin January 4 1917, marking the first anniversary of Miss Catharine Goggin’s death, killed in an automobile accident. The city council bill for an elective school board is acceptable to the teachers, said Margaret Haley.
President Lafayette Markle of the L Markle Company touts the Studebaker 18 series as a car with seven exclusive features. Highlights include gunmetal finish with 25 operations, reversible front seat, new storm curtains, improved body and upholstery, Yale switch lock, and a vibration-free super piston design. The car uses Timken bearings, Willard storage battery, and a 100 ampere hour battery, with average market prices around $2,000.
Judges order an audit of the Superior Court clerk's books to settle a $22,000 trust fund tangle tied to the defunct La Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank. Clerk John Kjellander refuses to assume liability, while $35,000 remains in solvent banks and $22,000 in the La Salle Bank. Court action and potential mandamus proceedings loom as county officials consider funding to cover shortages.
Governor elect Frank C. Lowden told job seekers that patronage will wait until consolidation and economy bills are in the oven at Springfield. He has appointed only two men so far and will not consider further appointments until the G O P Peoria platform constructive program nears completion. He left for his farm to map GOP legislative plans.
City and county employees will receive their pay before Christmas with city workers getting December pay. However clerks and bailiffs of the Municipal Court face withheld pay due to expenditures exceeding appropriations and the controller holding up the pay rolls.
In a Chicago inquiry at the La Salle, Insull of Commonwealth Edison and Beale of Commonwealth Edison urge state regulation for utilities. He favors a single state commission and a small local panel if local control remains, criticizing city councils as inefficient. He notes consumer overcharges and cites transportation unification as stalled.
The bureau of parks and playgrounds announces plans to flood fifty four municipal playgrounds by turning on water when cold enough to create ice. Fire departments will operate the water supply to the playgrounds as soon as temperatures drop.
The North Side L will run improved weekday evening service from 5:04 to 6:16 p.m. Ravenswood trains will run express from Chicago Avenue to Southport Avenue. Evanston trains departing the loop from 4:48 to 6:19 p.m. will skip stops between Chicago Avenue and Argyle Street. A North Water Street stub terminal will operate 4:50 to 6 p.m. with Ravenswood trains stopping at Kinzie, Chicago Avenue, Fullerton, Belmont, and all Ravenswood branch stations.
Illinois faces a 3.5 million dollar deficit as officials argue the tax rate was set too low last year. State Treasurer Andrew Russel contends an 85 cent rate is needed, higher than the prior 70 cent ceiling set in 1918.
Illinois officials move to revise antiquated tax rules after the state canvassing board in Springfield rules a constitutional tax amendment was adopted. The panel expresses doubt on legal issues but hopes to present the matter to the Supreme Court. The state tax commission then prepares to set the rate amid revisions.
The levy increases to 80 cents on the 100 dollar valuation, marking the highest rate since the current constitution was adopted in 1870.
Detroit officials visiting Chicago to study traffic congestion returned with little new insight. They noted Detroit's rules, especially a half mile no parking zone near city hall, are more effective than Chicago’s. James Couzens, former Ford executive and new Detroit police commissioner, highlighted this policy.
The Chicago election board lists two primaries two elections and three registration days for 1917. Key dates include January 29 filing for aldermen city clerk and treasurer, February 7 last day for primary petitions, February 27 municipal primary, March 13 pre election registration, April обознач Municipal election, August 2 preprimary registration, September 12 judicial primary and November 6 election of ten Superior Court judges. Registration days apply only to those who moved since October biennial registration or who move in the future.
Chicago employers unveil wage hikes and bonuses as a Christmas gesture. Harrison B Riley of Chicago Title and Trust says staff will gain 10 percent. Bridge and Ironworks adds 10 percent for 50 workers. Cont Belt and Iron works grants about 5 percent to 500 employees, including 100 women. Many La Salle street brokers boost salaries or offer one month bonuses. Plants span 105th and Throop to Greeneville and Bridgeburg.
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