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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
2
A Cook County Finance Committee petitioned to defer part of the salaries of Judges Hateey Shepard Ball Car tee Chetlain Adame and Cutting to cover Christmas expenses. The move aims to ease delay in tax collection and funds.
The governor notes shifting support as members gathered, predicting no nomination on the first ballot and Cullom's hope in a fleet ballot. He cites 23 legislators opposed to Cullom, 24 instructed for him, and an opening for other candidates with varying district loyalties. He mentions Dirtt and Cannon as potential allies with regional backing.
A portrait of Captain Luke P. Colleran outlining sixteen years of service in Chicago police ranks from patrolman to captain. The piece highlights his actions in Haymarket Square riots and other crises, noting his leadership, bravery, and role in major arrests and labor disturbances.
Inspector Luke Kalas is a respected Chicago police officer noted for brave, steady service. Born in Poland and raised in Chicago, he joined the force in 1887 and rose to inspector after key arrests and prosecutions including the Werner rape case and the Knope gang crackdown.
One of the citys best police officials Capt Herman F Schuettler commands the Sheffield Avenue Police Station. Born July 14 1861 in Chicago he joined the force in 1888 and rose through detective work on famous cases. His career includes major confrontations with anarchists and high profile trials, earning a world wide reputation.
Captain Wheeler leads the Maxwell Street district in Chicago with praise from City officials and peers. He rose from patrolman to captain over two decades, resolving major crimes including Jim Dacey, Jack McLain, and the Edward Waller case, while fostering a cohesive, respected precinct.
Four of the finest men under his supervision. He was married in 1884 to Miss Katharine J. Flint of Watertown Wisconsin. Three children bless their union two daughters and one son. They reside in a pleasant home at 754 Bosworth avenue.
The Police Trial Board fined only one man. Captain Wheeler, mild in appearance with gray hair and mustache, values station and comrades over high rank. He speaks slowly, has never tasted liquor, and at nearly years old has never married.
Brewers condemn the 82 per barrel tax as unjust and call for its removal. They argue the 1 per barrel wartime levy remains unfair after conscription era increases and warn of price pressures and demoralized trade if no relief is granted. The industry seeks equal treatment with other manufacturers and patriotism measured by fair policy.
A memorial committee selects Philp Martiny’s bronze design of Garret Hobart, late U.S. Vice President, nine feet tall on an undecided pedestal. The $15,000 project, raised by the committee, will be erected in Paterson New Jersey where Hobart resided. The design may be adjusted slightly by the art committee.
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