Judge Gibbons Faulted for Missing County Corruption
The piece charges Judge Gibbons with overlooking Republican misconduct in Cook County. It alleges looting of county institutions by contractors, loan sharks using the comptroller’s office, and alleged conflicts of interest involving County Board members, the sheriff’s diet bills, and Rosenfeld property rentals.
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Chicago
Judge Gibbons
Juriot
Bryan
Harrison
Con
Grand Jury
Reidy
Ogden Avenue
New County Board
Republican
Morris Rosenfeld
County Board of Assessors
County Board of Review
Rumor on Grand Jury Members and Campaign Ties
A reader questions if six Grand Jury members served on Mayor Harrison's Campaign Committee and whether such service implies crime. The writer calls speculation political nonsense and warns that the inquiry risks becoming a political scheme to protect the mayor.
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Harrison
Republican Papers Warn of Contractor Robberies in County
The Grand Jury ignores a flurry of reports accusing contractors of county fraud. Officials warn political bosses may face consequences if corruption spreads, sparking renewed calls for oversight.
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Republican Daily
County contractor accused of overcharging in one day
A county contractor is alleged to have defrauded residents for excessive charges in a single day, prompting scrutiny of oversight. The text hints at investigations but remains unclear on formal action or names.
County Board Debates Salary Cuts After Organ Resolution
Commissioner Organ proposes across the board cuts to high county salaries citing a $300,000 revenue shortfall. The plan, viewed as premature without the Comptroller’s report, is referred to the finance committee and outlines reductions for positions including General Superintendent at Dunning, County Agent, and Assistant Sheriff.
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Organ
Finance Committee
County salaries debate as board seeks cuts and legality tested
In a tense session the County Board weighed salary reductions for officials including the Chief Deputy Sheriff and Board clerks. Democratic members opposed rushing the measure while some called cuts absurd, citing fixed laws and constitutional limits. President Hanberg questioned legality of touching Board of Assessors and Review pay.
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Sheriffs Office
Board of Review
Becoo Fos
Daley
County Democracy
Organ
Carolan
Hanberg
William Mosley Butterine Ad Claims Honest Wholesome Food
A fragment examines a butterine product by William Mosley, arguing it is honest wholesome food yet condemning excessive taxation as harmful to life’s essentials. The text defends the quality and calls out tax levels.
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William
Congress pormits in Chicago thrms to sell hidte butter
Congress approves terms allowing sale of hidte a rancid butter derived from neiggerty and rotten tatte rial cast to undermine clean butterine. The piece notes backers favoring Mr. Charles id. Vopleka for City Treasurer and lists several Democratic and West Park figures as possible City Attorney candidates.
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Congress Pormits
Chicago
Charles Id. Vopleka
West Side
Prospective U S Senator Race Mentioned in Illinois
Horace Ef Horton is described as gaining strength as a possible successor to Jos. M. Cullom for the United States Senate from Illinois. The report notes growing support and political maneuvering within the state.
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Horace Ef
Horton
Den
Jos. M. Cullom
United States
Thline
Col
Edward TG Aea
8S. M. Cullom
Athels
Bridge Proposal Aims to Alleviate Madison Street Congestion
A persistent push gathers for a river bridge at Mouger Street near the depot. Proponents say the crossing would relieve traffic jams long observed on Madison Street and improve access to the station.
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Mouger Street
Madison Street
John H. Hartwick Likely Next Alderman in Twentieth Ward
John H. Hartwick is expected to win the position of Alderman for the Twentieth Ward. Local sources indicate strong support and a frontrunner status ahead of official results.
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Ton
John H. Hartwick
Cook County Republicans Back Shanahan for Speaker
Cook County Republican members of the State Legislature stand solid for Hon. David F. B. Shanahan. If he wins support from Cook County, Shanahan is poised to become the next Speaker of the House. The party argues Cook County deserves the Speakership this time.
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Cook County
Sinois
David FB. Shanahan
Mar Shimalan Seeks Credit for Supporters and Speaker Role
The statement argues that Mar Shimalan will reflect credit on supporters who voted for tilin fi the eames and will prove a Speaker that the grand old commonwealth will have reason to be proud of.
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Mar Shimalan
Tilin
Eames
Crafts Favored for Democratic Minority Leader Post
The district rumor says Hon. Clay ton EB. Crafts will be unanimously chosen in January as leader of the Democratic minority at Springtell this whiter. Crafts has served as Speaker for the Hilness Legislature three Unies.
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Elyeles
Clayton EB. Crafts
Springtell
Crafts
Hilness
County Republicans Expect Patronage Shifts After Yates Victory
Gossip among local Republicans centers on employe changes as Governor Elect Yates begins distributing state patronage. Rumors say county offices will see few changes, while State jobs may shift to the county. Henry T. Tiertz retires as chief clerk of the Board of Review. D. W. Clark is named probable successor.
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Repubicans
Elect Yates
Henry T. Tiertz
Board of Review
D. W. Clark
7Th Ward
Therta
Boldenweek Hoards HQ on St Lat Salle Street
Crowded daily by guards and supporters as a Republican mayoral hopeful turns full Senate candidate to replace Cullom. Senator Aspinwall opens suit headquarters at the Great Northern.
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Boldenweek
St Lat Salle Street
Brrr. Tltt
United States
Cullom
Aspinwall
Suitt
The
Great Northern
Brokers to Pay Taxes First Time Pushes Stock Exchange levy
A proposed bill led by Representative-elect Nolte aims to tax brokers dealing in stocks bonds grains and provisions for future delivery with an annual rate of 5000 per broker The measure intends to curb bucketshops and boost state revenue while extending to Union Stock Yards brokers The plan awaits revision and introduction when the General Assembly convenes and faces strong bipartisan interest across Chicago politics
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DHL
Nolte
Augustus W. Nohe
Chicago
Rey Hhaitivescleet
General Assembly
Board of Trade
Luis
Andrew J. Ryan Praised as City Attorney of Chicago
The notice lauds Andrew J. Ryan as the best Chicago City Attorney ever, suggesting he would make a strong mayoral candidate.
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AL We Pulver
Andrew J. Ryan
Chicago
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