Investigation to probe Warehouse and Gas Bills bribery links
A Cook County legislator will introduce a House resolution to form a nine member committee to investigate the passage of the Warehouse Bill and Gas Consolidation Bill. The measure seeks names of lawmakers and bribe payers with power to summon witnesses and papers. The article lists numerous legislators who supported the bills and notes upcoming disclosures from witnesses.
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Chicago
Legislature
Springfield
Inst General Assembly
Cook County
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Political maneuvering and party clashes in Cook County
A recount demand from Charles A. Cox as sergeant at arms candidate highlights Republican strength in Illinois. Democratic caucus meetings from Chicago discuss repeal of the Allen law, municipal ownership ideas, and a drafting committee for a reapportionment bill. County Republicans push for fair congressional districts and urge timely funding of the County Committee.
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Charles A. Cox
Chicago
Senate
Cox
Cullom
Logan
Milchrist
J. O. Anderson
Henderson County
House
Cook County
Harrison
P. F. Galligan
Santa
Galligan
Lanty
Mahoney
Broderick
McGoorty
Sullivan
Redfield
R. E. Burke
B. M. Lahiff
John Broderick
John P. McGoorty
J. Fiichel
Robert Red
General Assembly
Washington
Tanner
Illinois
Mann
Lorimer
Johnson
Wes
Belknap
Foster
Millx
Cusack
White
Noonan
Boutell
Hoechster
Foss
Rogers
Henry L. Hertz
James Pease
Republicans Prepare Spring Campaign Get Republican Election Officials
The Republican County Committee held its annual meeting on Tuesday with most members present. Chairman John M. Smyth ordered the submission of judges and clerks lists to the Central Committee, insisting only Republicans serve as election officials and warning against independents or Democrats.
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Smyth
Republican County Committee
John M. Smyth
Central Committee
Mr. Smyth
Judges Gary Sears Ball and Kavanagh face re election bid
The terma of Judges Gary Sears Ball and Kavanagh of the Superior Court expire next fall and many candidates have entered the field for the posts.
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Gary
Sears
Ball and Kavanagh
Michael McNamara Flees Bond as South Town Records Open
South Town notes reveal Mr. Michael McNamara the popular collector has fled his bond and opened his books. Officials warn he may have left the area while authorities investigate his conduct and potential abuses.
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Michael McNamara
South Town
Officials Seek Funds For Clerk Offices And Extra Staff
Cahill clerk of the Criminal Treasurer Raymond and Coroner Berg petition the Circuit Court Judges for appropriation of funding for their offices. The Treasurer asks permission to employ twenty four additional men when needed as the court plans year budget discussions.
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Cahill
Raymond
Berg
Juror Targeted by Bailiff in Street Railway Case
M J Pitagibbon a tea merchant living at 13 North Paulina street claims a bailiff in Judge Clifford's court offered 300 to sway a damages case for a street railway company. He reported to Judge Clifford who replaced the bailiff. Pitagibbon says the former bailiff remains employed by the Sheriff and could influence jurors. Attorney Clarence Darrow takes the matter. Pitagibbon alleges two jurors were fixed in a Dunne court damage suit where the plaintiff was a girl whose leg was severed by a streetcar. The jury in that case disagreed.
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M. J. Pitagibbon
S13
North Paulina Street
Clifford
Pitagibbon
Fitzgibbon
Reforming Chicago police courts and boodle politics rise
A Chicago Senate police investigation team led by Berry will probe police justices and the civil service body. The plan aims to propose legislation, potentially amending the state constitution, to improve police courts while denying any intent to accuse corruption.
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State Senate
Berry
Chicago
Great Northern Hotel
Bollinger
Lundin
Lindblom
Berry Committee
Civil Service Commission
Police Department
Baxter
St. Louis
Dee
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Alschuler
James J. Gray
Ald
Miller
Central Music Hall
Fred, Baird
Georgea. Trude
Superior Court
Philip D. Armour
Ing
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Board of Review
H. Harris
John Churan
Wm. Carmody
K. H. Borlg
Malato
D. V. Harkin
J. H. Farrell
J. F. O'Malley
D. E. Sullivan
James Hackett
F. J. Sulivan
Senator Berry
Thomas Gahan
Democratic Central Committee
William J. Calhoun
Mason
Interstate Commerce Commission
Grosscup
Showalter
Guy
Tanher
Calhoun
Armom
Mr. Goddard
James J. Townsend
Gis Trust
Ben Billings
Patrick Henry Dean
Board of
Elec ‘Tion Commissioners
Carter, Fieldf
Morris Drosdowitz
Milwaukee Avenue
Charles Stitt
Twenteth
Ogden Hine
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