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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
2
A dense roster of Democratic party officers and ward headquarters across Illinois and Cook County. It names chairs, secretaries, treasurers, sergeants at arms, and ward-specific leadership, with multiple headquarters addresses and contact details.
The city added 5,991 employees over five years and payroll costs rose by 10,618,039 dollars. In 1910-11 under Busse, 23,210 workers with payrolls of 24,555,496 dollars. in 1914-15 under Harrison, 29,201 workers with payrolls of 36,173,535 dollars. Taxpayers bear the burden as payrolls expand and costs climb.
The Chicago Eagle reports South Side complaints about strong odors from alleged soap factories and rendering works in Bridgeport. Residents say officials tolerate the nuisance, harming air quality and property values, amid calls for enforcement and accountability as summer breezes spread the stench.
Arrah J. Whisler, president, is highly respected in business circles for clean cut methods. The Akron Tire & Vulcanizing Company, at 982 Jackson Boulevard, operates a branch at 8927 Sheridan Road and offers repair of automobile, motor truck, and carriage tires along with vulcanizing in all branches.
An advertisement extols Schlitz beer served in brown bottles as a nationwide favorite and a symbol of wholesome beverages, asserting its established reputation and self-evident appeal.
Oscar E. Hewitt in the Chicago Herald analyzes the September primary focus on county offices controlling 1,221 regular jobs with about 197000 dollars in extra pay. The payroll totals 2261359 dollars, distributed across the Sanitary District, Board of Assessors, Board of Review, Recorder, Clerk of Circuit Court, Clerk of Superior Court, Coroner and State's Attorney, with details on salaries and the role of political considerations in precincts and organization.
Thomas F. Keeley stands in the front rank of movements for Chicago’s betterment and future. G A Schillinger, head of the Elks building committee, pursues plans for a new Elks building on Washington Street, with significant progress noted.
County treasurer Henry Stuckart objects to being blamed for higher taxes. He plans to post signs in his office stating that the board of assessors is responsible for the increase, not the treasurer.
Alderman Merriam urges city council to back a state bill creating building districts to separate factories and shops from homes. He cites higher child deaths in congested districts and argues zones would reduce dangers, cut fire risks, lower insurance, and improve air by removing nuisances. The measure seeks safer streets and cleaner living areas.
The piece argues high living costs stem from abundant domestic goods finding foreign markets at higher prices. It calls for a large export duty as the sole measure to shield Americans from rising prices and secure domestic markets.
The American Museum of Safety awarded the Union Traction Company of Anderson Indiana the Anthony N Brady memorial medal for best accident prevention record in 1915. Chicago Elevated Railroads received honorable mention. The note includes various Chicago civic and business blurbs about local figures, services, and ads.
A dated political roster shows the New Democratic State Committee districts with names such as John J. Coughlin Sullivan Martin J. Moran Harrison Terence F. Moran Sullivan Michael J. Donkin Sullivan J. J. Viterna Harrison Barth P. Collins Sullivan Stephen D. Griffin Sullivan James Furlong Sullivan Edward B. Lynch Sullivan Edmond L. Mulcahy Sullivan Thomas J. Dawson Sullivan and others in Sullivan and Dunne districts. In the Fifth district Collins and Viterna are credited with 3,630 votes each.
An honest litigant comes into court by the front door. Judge John Stelk of the Municipal Court garnishment and replevin branch hung a large placard with this legend to deter people calling before court. He plans a phone rule to same effect to keep cases in open court and reduce needless interruptions. The Eagle notes mentions Wilhelm Engel cigar maker and Charles C. Breyer as notable Northwest Side residents.
The New Roma restaurant at 117 North Clark Street rises in public favor as manager I Pellegrini steers the popular eatery.
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