Blue Laws Stir Prohibition Fight In Chicago Politics
A Chicago editorial railed against Sunday closing as a vote loser for Republicans and a boost for Democrats, arguing foreign born residents swing the city’s politics. It warned a reform push would spark a political revolution, likely lifting a Democratic governor and legislature next year. The piece also reports a Supreme Court ruling on Mayor Busse’s removals from the School Board, signaling possible reinstatement of Dunne appointees and foreshadowing further legal action and political maneuvering amid city hall reckonings.
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Lkely
Chicago
Republican Party
Uinola
Busse
Dunne
Supreme Court
Springfield
State
Healy
George T. Trumbull
Pont
George Limbert
Robins
Frank C. Waller
Mills
Alfred N. Kohn
Fonsteby
Alexander Blackwood
de Hey
John F. Harding
Pausd
Brundage
Legal Department
Mestion
Board of Faucation
Chicago Health Commissioner Evans and stockyards tax fury
A political mordant column criticizes Health Commissioner W A Evans for withdrawing city inspectors from slaughterhouses, noting October meat condemnations dropped 82 percent after inspectors were removed. It argues Evans favors moderate taxpayers, targets Armours and Swifts, and predicts next year’s Board of Review and Assessors races will hinge on taxes and fair shares.
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Board of Review
Board of Assessors
Armours, Swifts
Chicago Beef Trust and packers grip on taxes
A Chicago newspaper column questions why officials undervalue multimillionaire packers and allow the Beef Trust to escape fair taxation. It urges indictments, calls for public accountability, and highlights McEwen’s looming gubernatorial bid while condemning Lorimer and the Trust Press for prophesied influence over grand juries.
Beef Trust Frauds and Chicago Health Officials
A Chicago oped denounces the Beef Trust and calls out the Health Department for lax oversight of canners in stock yards. It links canner cows to canned meats and corned beef, alleging systematic use of diseased carcasses and unsafe practices. The piece taunts Health Commissioner Dr. J W Evans over proposed inspector increases and a hospital plan, while criticizing neglect of packing-house conditions and Bubbly Creek contamination.
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Mississippi
Whalen
Des. L. Hektoon
W. A. Evang
Maximilian Herzog
Chicago Medical Society
Tealth
Chicago
United States
Cuba
Beef Trust
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Trust
Coomsville
Missisaippi
J W. A. Evans
Rubbly Creek
Thirty Ninth Street
Health Committee
Cen Rea
Evans
Council
Congressman Voss Over Naval Talk At Pax Lake
Residents of the Tenth District begin to tire of Congressman Voss who has spent much time on naval matters and sightseeing at Pax Lake while neglecting his district. Voss faces growing scrutiny as locals demand attention to regional issues.
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Voss
Pax Lake
Tenth District
Pox Lake
Packers Influence on Chicago Health and Jury Officials
The Packers complain they hold sway over the Chicago Health Department and the Illinois Pure Food Department. They claim long exertion of influence over Cook County’s Jury Commission responsible for drawing grand juries.
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Chicago Health Department
Illinois Pure Food Department
Jury Commission
Cook County
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